2017 December First Press

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GIFT OF CHRISTMAS

sundays through december 3

The “Gift of Christmas” is a mission project coordinated by the Women of the Church of First Presbyterian Church. This Christmas Project is an opportunity for groups or individuals in our church to share Christ’s love by giving food, clothing, gifts, and gift cards to families in need. Each family is referred to us by the House of Neighborly Service. Some families are large, some multi-generational, while others are small family units. All are very appreciative of the gifts and the givers.

We encourage WOC Circles, Sunday School classes, small groups, House of Prayer groups, various church organizations, families, and individuals to share in this effort to include these HNS families in your Christmas giving. Gift of Christmas Family Request Forms are available in the Mauze Lobby through December 3.

Read more about this wonderful opportunity at www. fpcsanantonio.org/gift-of-christmas.

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Requests received later than Sunday, December 10, 2017 will miss the insert printing deadline

Bring a friend and join us for the Annual Advent Festival at FPC. All are invited to celebrate the season of Advent by making an Advent Wreath as a family, taking photos at the manger, decorating delicious cookies, making fun Christmas crafts, supporting a local mission, and much more! We hope to see you there at this free event. For more information, contact Becky Prichard at beckyp@fpcsat.org.

Each year during the Advent season the congregation has an opportunity to remember a loved one, honor an individual or recognize an occasion by purchasing a poinsettia to be placed in the Chancel by the Sanctuary Flower Committee. If you would like to participate, the cost is $15 per poinsettia, the revenues of which have enabled the Sanctuary Flower Committee to make many special gifts to beautify the church over the years. Your check should be made payable to the Sanctuary Flower Committee. Mail to First Presbyterian Church, c/o Sanctuary Flower Committee, 404 North Alamo, San Antonio, 782051918, or placed in the Sanctuary Flower mailbox in the workroom.

sundays through december 3

POINSETTIA’S for Christmas

ADVENT FESTIVAL

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First Presbyterian Church is excited to share an opportunity to make Jesus Visible in Quintana Roo, Mexico from February 14-20, 2018. FPC, in conjunction with other Texas ECO churches, will be sending construction volunteers to assist our long-term mission partner Yucatan Peninsula Ministries as they continue to expand their facilities. No construction experience is necessary, but you need to be able to support construction activities including lifting and other physical labor in a tropical environment. You do not have to be fluent in Spanish. The cost is $500 per participant and is due by December 3. Please contact Lindsay Selli (lindsays@fpcsat. org) with questions.

USE THIS FORM TO ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA

participation cost due December 3