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Volume 21- Issue 2 2018

“People ministering to people for Christ’s sake.”

Scripture Readings and Sermon Topics: February 04 Mark 1:29–39 “He Prayed”

February 11 Mark 9:2–9 “To Blurt”

February 18 Genesis 9:8–17 “When The Bow Is In The Clouds”

February 25 Mark 8:31–38 “Taking Up The Cross”

Wednesday Night Supper and Devotional Join us each Wednesday at 5:30 for supper and 6:00 for study: Our Lenten study is entitled “Names and Titles for Jesus

in the Gospels.” The schedule follows:

February 07 Philippians Study, final session

February 14 Ash Wednesday Soup Supper and Worship

February 21 Session 1 - Jesus

February 28 Session 2 - Rabbi, Teacher, Master

Boy Scout Sunday: On Sunday, February 04, members of our Troop 49 will be present to assist with the 10:30 Worship Service.

Reminder to Church Officers Sunday, February 11 10:05 A.M., Called Meeting of Session in Charlie’s Office

10:30 A.M., Morning Worship, Service of Ordination and Installation

12:00 Noon, Congregational Luncheon

Ash Wednesday We will observe Ash Wednesday, February 14, with Soup Supper at 5:30 and Service of Worship in Fellowship Hall at 6:00.

Please let us know if you plan to bring a pot of soup; bread and beverage will be provided.

Mission Presbytery Our Presbytery will meet Friday and Saturday, March 02-03, at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin. Session

Commissioners will attend, along with Charlie.

* Stuff from the staff - CHARLIE *

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Program Committee

Adult Sunday School : Starting Sunday, January 7th Scott

and Mary Hime will be leading a 9-week study on prayer. They

will be reading the book, Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy

with God, written by Timothy Keller, a New York Presbyterian

pastor. In the book, the journey of prayer is described as

finding our way through to duty to delight. The topic will be

challenging and the fellowship will be enriching. Please give Adult

Sunday School a try. If you would like a book, let Mary

know. They are $12. Reading the book is not required nor is

attending every class.

Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2017

Year to Date 12/31/17 12/31/16 2017 Budget Loose Offering $ 14,554 $ 13,723 $ 13,710 Pledges $160,418 $172,164 $152,974 Unpledged Giving $ 74,155 $ 56,449 $ 67,380 Castaways $ 71,210 $ 76,521 $ 72,000 Special Gifts $ 47,128 $ 18,700 $ Income $367,465 $337,557 $306,064 Expenses $336,111 $345,477 $352,242 Cash Over (Short) $ 31,354 $ (7,920) $(46,178)

Kay T. Stanley

CHURCH TREASURER

Operations Committee - Treasurer’s Report

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InReach Committee - Meeting Report

In-reach (the committee that serves people who already worship with us) celebrated

the new year by hosting an Ice Cream Social in January. Janet Gaskamp provided ice

ceam, and topping and about 28 people took her up on the idea and enjoyed ice

cream desserts. While most visited and spent time getting to know each other better,

some tested their skills at dominoes and other games. Be on the lookout for the next

event of this type. We are using them as transition breaks between Wednesday night

Supper & Study topics.

In-reach welcomed Debbie Shedden as a new member of our committee. Debbie will

work with our in-home communion program and other areas of interest. Anyone

who would like to become a member of this committee is asked to contact Adelaide

Marlatt (361-729-0520).

On January 14 First Presbyteian welcomed Steve and Karla Crossett as

new Associate members of our congregation. Short bios will appear

in the March newsletter. Welccome Steve and Karla!

It was noted that the church directory on the website now contains many new cell

phones numbers gathered from the surveys distributed in the last months. The

Directory is available on the “1st Presbyterian Church-Rockport” website. See the top

Right-hand corner on OUR WEBSITE’S home page. You can print your own hard copy

of names, addresses and phone numbers only by printing pages 24-29 only. It comes

in handy to stay in touch with your 1st Pres family, at least until you get them into

your contacts somewhere.

We also discussed ways to increase the use of emails within the Shepherd teams.

This will continue to be a 2018 project.

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Worship Committee

worship was enhanced by the following folk and their contributions:

Head Ushers: Ken Owens & Adelaide Marlatt Pulpit Fill: January 21: Jon Gaskamp Liturgist: January 21 : Janet Gaskamp Scripture Readers: January 08: Brink Brinkerhoff

January 14: Mindy Durham January 21: Jon Gaskamp January 28: Ted Flournoy

Communion : Preparer: Veronika Camehl

Servers: Pete Chamberlain, Caren Cobb, Jad Smith, Sandy Swanson Wine provided by: Sally Reynolds Bread provided by: Pati Vincent Special thanks to all who provided food items for the Garcia Family reception on January 25 and volunteered their time helping with it before, during and after. Thanks also to Pete, John and Tom for fixing the dishwasher!

Stuff

• Head Ushers : Kathy Green & Michael Henderson • Flower sponsorships : Sign-up sheets to sponsor flowers in the Sanctuary during 2018 are

on the bulletin board in the hallway next to the Mission Room. Take advantage of this wonderful method to honor or remember a special person, occasion or celebration - all to the glory of God...

All February dates except February 25th are available for sponsorship. • National Scout Sunday is February 4th : Many thanks to our Boy Scout Troop 49 for

again honoring the day by participating in our Worship Service with a Color Guard and reading the Liturgy. We are very proud of these fine young men…make plans to attend.

• Ash Wednesday is February 14. Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30pm for a Soup Supper followed by a Service of Worship at 6pm.

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Fellowship Committee - Lunch

is gonna get HOT…!!

HOT … !!

HOT … !! CAUSE WE’RE HAVING Chili !!

It’s CHILI TIME! The congregation is invited to bring a

delicious pot of warm, hot, spicy, non-spicy, beans or no-

beans, meat or no-meat CHILI on Sunday, February 11. No

competition … just a fun time tasting chili recipes.

A “pull tab” board will have options for everyone, not just the chili cooks. You non-chili makers can supply sides like chips, desserts, cornbread or condiments such as guacamole, onions and cheese.

Come, enjoy the fun and lots of really good CHILI in the

Youth Center on Sunday, February 11th after the 10:30

worship service.

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Dear Church Family, Our church has an amazing community called Presbyterian Women. The group’s activities are open to all women who attend FPC. Our missions focus on outreach and fellowship, and we believe that each activity is an opportunity for growth, service, and a time for fellowship with other women in the church. We hope that this month, February 2018, is the one when you will give a new activity a try!

1. The PW Business Meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month, September-May. Our next meeting is February 6 at 10:00 am in the Café. Meetings are open, and all women are cordially invited to join us.

2. The Quilters meet at 9:00 on the Third Tuesday of each month. On February 20, the group will cut, iron, sew, and tie threads for Prayer Quilts in the Café. There are jobs for all abilities, so no sewing experience is necessary.

3. The PW Bible Study group meets the Fourth Tuesday of each month. The 2017-2018 study is called “Cloud of Witnesses: The Community of Christ in Hebrews.” Lesson 5 is scheduled for February 27 at 12:00 noon in the cafe. PW provides the book, and church members & friends are encouraged to come study our Lord’s word in community. Some of us bring a sack lunch to eat during the lesson.

4. Castaways: FPC staffs and manages the store every Monday, 8:00am to 3:00pm. We sort and price donations every Thursday, 8am to 11am. There is plenty to do either day, and we have a lot of fun on the job. Even if you can only spare an hour, please come check out Castaways.

***Castaways’ PULLING in January is Wednesday, January 31 at 3:15 – 4:30.

5. Each year our PW group attends the PW Of Mission Presbytery Spring Gathering at Mo Ranch. This year’s

dates are April 6-8, and registration forms are due as soon as possible. (Pick one up in the office or see Janet G.) This is a great year to attend for the first time if you haven’t been before!

Presbyterian Women Announces its 2018 Officers & Chairpersons

Moderator: Janet Gaskamp Vice Moderator: Barb Goodlock Secretary: Theresa Smith Treasurer: Holly Hamilton Backpack Buddies: Trisha Revel Neet Feet Chairs: Caren Cobb/Kelly McNeely Publicity Chairs: Kelly McNeely/Adelaide Marlatt BEAS Scholarship: Kathy Henderson Good Samaritan Chair: Lois Atwood Mission & Resources Chair: Caren Cobb Castaways Reporting and Volunteer Recruiter: Veronika Camehl

Submitted by Kelly McNeely, Publicity

Ministering to Women …

APPRECIATION DINNER

for ALL FPC volunteers who give their time and energies on behalf of

First Presbyterian Church

Castaways, Good Samaritans, Community Table, VBS, Sunday School, Veterans Outreach Center, Receptions,

Hand Bell & Chancel Choirs, Committees, etc.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018 5:00-7:00 P.M.

Please come!!

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3 Trent Harris Lloyd Lockwood

5 Rusty Kline 6 Danea Mickey 7 Dwight Edens

Ray Ingersoll 14 Bill Burton

Kari Kelley 15 Lori Nance 17 Jane Ethington 18 Sarah Gaskamp Hamilton

Marissa Brown 20 Melissa Sue Myers 21 Ann Robbins 22 Thomas Jaggard 23 Patsy Williams 28 Max Marton

Kay Patteson Jo Smith

If your birthday is not listed, or in error, please call the church office at 729-6251.

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