Welcome!

Sunday, February 19 Transfiguration of the Lord 9:30 a.m.—Church School 10:45 a.m.—Worship, Sanctuary

Our Mission

Called by God and guided by the Holy Spirit, the mission of the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, Kansas, is to worship God, grow in our knowledge of God’s love, reach out to make new disciples, and commit our lives to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Welcome to Worship

If you're a new visitor to our worship service, we welcome you! Please be sure to register at our guest registry and take our "Mug and a Hug" home with you. Along with the Hugs®, the mug contains a brochure full of information about First Presbyterian in Great Bend. We hope you'll worship with us again!

Prayers

Remember these people during times of prayer today:

Connie Peacock, Bob Harders, Marge Shauers, Terry Schenkel, Irv Burhenn,
Shelley Brooks, Shannon DeHaan, Laura Padgett, Joe Spears, Abby Trapp,
Ariana Steadman, Katie Kilgore, Officer Widiger's mom, Sheryl Spears,
Laura Novak, Sharon East's in-laws.

Ash Wednesday

The Ash Wednesday worship service, with imposition of ashes, will be Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Bereavement Group

The Bereavement Group sessions continue on Thursday, February 23, at 6:00 p.m. in the parlor. Hosted by Hospice Care of Kansas, the group meets every other Thursday. Sessions are free of charge and are offered to persons associated with Hospice Care's deceased patients and to the public.

Lenten Bible Studies Planned

You are invited to join us for two Lenten Bible Studies.

On Sunday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m. we will begin a six week study in the book of James called "A Practical Christianity."

A noon Bible Study is also being planned. Look for details to come. This might be an opportunity to invite people into our fellowship. Join us and bring a friend.

Rummage Needed

The Presbyterian Women's annual Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 3.

In order to have a successful sale We Need Rummage. You can start bringing it now during Church business hours. The rummage will be stored upstairs until the week before the sale. Volunteers, women and men, are needed starting February 29th to sort the rummage. Volunteers are also needed to help with the sale.

Presbyterian Irish Stew

Presbyterian Irish Stew – Thursday, March 15th – Mark your calendar!

We need your help. We will need pies. And we need everyone's support

Lifted from our Church history book, His Love Endures the men of our Church first organized in the 1930's and joined the National Council of Presbyterian Men on November 15th 1950. Ed Bartley of the Mayflower Café, started cooking at the Church for the men's weekly luncheon in the 1950's.

Our St. Patrick's Day Irish Stew started in 1963 and has been a major event every year since. Our awesome Stew recipe is on page 193 of our Centennial Cook Book.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity has started building another house. If anyone would like to help on Saturdays, 8 – 5, (lunch provided), contact Don Sweeney or Carol Woodmansee.

Easter Lilies

If you would like to bring an Easter Lily to the church during Holy Week in memory/honor of a loved one or friend, please fill out the form below and either drop it in the offering plate or return it to the church office. Bring your lily to the church sometime between Monday, April 2 and noon Friday April 6. The church will be closed at noon on April 6.

We would like to provide an Easter lily, given

In Honor of: ______________________________________________

In Memory of: _____________________________________________

By: ______________________________________________________
(your name/names)

Centennial Scholarship Applications

Centennial Scholarship applications are now available.

Consideration is given for scholarships for high school graduates pursuing post-secondary education in vocational, community or four-year colleges and universities as well as post-graduate degrees for adults who may have been out of the work force or those in need of re-tooling for a career change.

Deadline for submission of applications is April 15, 2012. For first-time or renewal applications and scholarship guidelines, contact the Church Office, 792-2594.

Per Capita

Per Capita for 2012 will be $26.00 per person.

Coffee Klatch

Join us for coffee and conversation every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor!

Presbyterian Men

Presbyterian Men meet each Friday at noon at the Highland Hotel. All men are invited.

We Are Still Collecting

• Sunday Coupon Sections (given to Military Moms to distribute to Food Bank and PXs overseas) - We have been told this is greatly appreciated.

• Box Tops For Education (given to area schools)

Collection boxes are in the bookcase in the small parlor and on the shelves across from the handicapped-accessible bathroom.

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