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First Presbyterian Church 1302 SW A Avenue Lawton, OK 73501 Telephone: 580.355.0215 |  |
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April 2010 Children's Easter Party, April 3rd There will be a Children's Easter Party on Saturday, April 3rd from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Please call the church office or let Joan Van Horn know if you plan to participate. March 2010 - April 2010 Each month the loose change offering will be used to support a local charity. For the months of March and April the loose change offering will support the Salvation Army. The Evangelism and Community Outreach Committee appreciates your support of this ministry and the other local ministries supported by this congregation. March 2010 Book/Bake Sale, March 13th and 14th There will be a Book/Bake Sale on Saturday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, March 14th after church to raise funds for our church's Family Promise hosting needs. We will sell donated books, magazines, DVDs, CDs and baked goods. If you have any questions contact the church office. February - March 2010 Lenten Luncheons from February 17th to March 31st Everyone is invited to our ecumenical Lenten Luncheon series that is every Wednesday at noon in the Fellowship Hall starting February 17th. A light lunch is prepared and served by various groups of our church. The meal is free, but donations are accepted to cover the cost of the food and to contribute to the Discretionary fund (for people who need help paying for utilities, medicine or other emergencies). Ministers and church leaders from different denominations share their message and music with the Lawton community. We encourage interdenominational participation in these special times of worship during this most meaningful time of the church year. February 2008 Rev. Bobbie McGarey Becomes Interim Pastor, February 24th Rev. Bobbie McGarey became our interim pastor on Sunday, February 24th. Rev. McGarey has served as a Presbyterian minister for 30 years. She received her Master's Degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School and her Doctorate from McCormick Theological School. She is specially trained as an interim pastor to work with us as we complete the process required to seek a permanent pastor. Bobbie and her husband Rev. John McGarey live in Duncan where John is the pastor for the First Presbyterian Church. Ongoing Events All members, their friends and neighbors are encouraged to attend our mid-week Family night at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday during the school year. It includes a dinner provided by the church with a suggested contribution of $3 for each meal appreciated. At 6:00 p.m. (after supper) there will be Bible study on the Book of Daniel. A nursery is also provided starting at 6:00 p.m. We will have crafts and Bible stores for the little ones. The Presbyterian Coffee Project links congregations with small farmers through fair trade in partnership with Equal Exchange. We will be selling Equal Exchange coffee and tea as a ministry to small farmers in Latin America, Asia and Africa by cutting out the middlemen who offer the lowest possible price. Through Equal Exchange the farmer cooperatives are paid directly. If you would like to purchase coffee or tea, see the display in the church office for details. If you have a prayer request/emergency, please contact Barbara Dawkins or the church office. To be added to the chain, please contact Barbara Dawkins. Quarterly Church Noon Sunday Luncheons
Come join us in the Fellowship Hall following
the 10:45 a.m. worship service the first Sunday of the month once each
quarter. Nursery is provided.
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