First Presbyterian Church

All women are invited to join this interdenominational group for their Winter/Spring Session, beginning February 6, 7:00 pm for Evening Classes and February 7, 9:15 am for Morning Classes. Please do not miss this introductory session, as it will set the stage for the entire study!

The focus will be Beth Moore's study of James: Mercy Triumphs. During these 8 weeks, you will be inspired to put your faith into action in practical ways as you get to know both the man and the book of James. We will explore together such concepts as joy, hardship, faith, wisdom, single-mindedness, the tongue, humility, prayer, and more. Bring a friend and join us for this life-changing study! For more information, please pick up one of the pink brochures in the narthex or lobby of the church.

Girls in Faith Together is for middle school girls (6-8 grade). These young ladies will gather each Wednesday for an hour of discussion, Bible study, and faith-based questions led by Meredith Trout and Lynnae Benton from 4:30-5:30 pm, January 18-March 28. Make plans to join us, and bring a friend!

This informal group is open to all church members; each person is responsible for his or her own expense. Gatherings will be held Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to join us any week for fun, fellowship, good food, and lots of laughter.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

• January 25 - Smokey Joe's Barbecue, 1101 South Main Street, Lexington
• February 1 - First Wednesday Supper Fellowship, FPC, 6:15 p.m.
• February 8 - Ocean View Seafood, 1803 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington
• February 15 - Main Street Deli, 13 N Main Street, Lexington.
• February 22 - Ash Wednesday Service, FPC, meal at 5:30 p.m.; service at 6:30 p.m.

A little over a year ago, several people from our church took a Saturday to drive over to Madison, NC to observe the men of First Methodist Church cooking peanuts. We had tasted their peanuts and were interested in how they cooked them. Following that trip we searched for a cooker we could use to cook peanuts ourselves, but couldn't find one. We now have contracted with the Madison church to sell us peanuts wholesale.

NUTS ON A MISSION is a unique, delicious gift for your neighbor, a relative, or just for yourself! Contact the church office or Emmy Floyd to purchase. Each pint jar costs just $6.00, or pick up two jars for $10. A case of 12 jars costs $60. All proceeds will go toward missions.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will next meet on January 25, 2012 at 1:30 pm. We are always looking for new stitchers! If you know how to crochet or knit, come join us. If you want to learn, come join us. Contact Marie Muskovin if you have questions. Subsequent meetings will be held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.

Pastor Zehmer has the following sermons planned:

January 8, 2012 - Baptism of the Lord - Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
"What is it that you believe?"
Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17

Pastor Zehmer will begin a series of four sermons based on the book "The Power of a Whisper" by Bill Hybels
January 15, 2012
“Can You Really Hear from God?”
Acts 9:1-19

January 22, 2012
“Can God Really Direct your Steps?”
Genesis 6:1–22; Matthew 16:21–23; 2 Kings 4:8–37

January 29, 2012
“Practicing the Presence of God”
Philippians 4:8; John 15:1-5

February 5, 2012
“Changing the World”
Zechariah 7:11–12; Isaiah 58:6–11

February 12, 2012 - Youth Sunday

“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in numbers daily.” - Acts 16:5

You may have heard the phrase “Acts 16:5” used around church by the elders and deacons and been wondering what it is. Well, it is obviously a reference to a verse in the book of Acts which is quoted above, but it is also an initiative sponsored by Salem Presbytery in which the churches take disciplined and intentional steps toward creating new ministries to reach new people while honoring and strengthening the work of present ministry.