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2015 page
January 2015
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Inside this edition:
PALS
8
Christian Education
9
What’s Happenin’...
10
11
Pastor’s Letter
2
Unofficial Summary of Session
Activity
3
In Our Hearts and Prayers
4
East Fort Bend Human Needs
Ministry
Growing deeper in our Faith
5
Calendar
12, 13
Celebrate
6
Serving this Month
14
Youth Mission Project
7
Trustee News
15
Pastor’s Letter
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“And the One who was seated on the throne said,
‘See, I am making all things new.’” Revelation 21: 5a
Time goes by at warp speed- even in your church office. I joked in
November with one of the committees that the first Lent-Easter
catalogue would come in the mail around December 23rd. The record
was broken this year, as I found the first such item in the mailbox on
December 8th. But while we plan for the future, we should live in the
moment, for this is the day the Lord has made. And it is the start of
2015.
Who knows what this year will bring each of us? What will First
Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land look back on when the first
Advent-Christmas catalogue comes in the mail sometime after Labor
Day? It will be interesting to find out!
On the first Sunday of 2014, if you came to worship you probably
received a slip of paper with a “star gift” printed on it. (We will offer
them again on January 4th at both services.) Do you remember what
yours said? Mine was “Balance”. I wondered about it at the time. I do
admire J.J. Watt and his work ethic, and appreciate how he has worked
hard to earn his salary with the Houston Texans—but I have also tried
over the years to balance family and personal time with the work of
ministry. I thought perhaps the Lord was telling me to look at how well I
was doing with the balancing act, and to be ready to do some adjusting.
Ruth and I had no idea that she would have surgery last spring. I also
did not know how well I would become acquainted with my periodontist
during the first half of the year, or that my super-energetic mother would
break her ankle a few weeks ago and have to adapt to a very different
routine. “Balance” took on a different meaning in our family. It has not
always been fun, but I can say with assurance that the Lord has been
with us at every moment. And amid the things I’d just as soon we not
have to repeat, we have been blessed.
Now to see what “star gift” I get in my bulletin. We will also have the
opportunity at both services on January 4th to remember and affirm the
vows of our baptism.
Whatever 2015 brings, God is with each of us. And I am glad to be
sharing the new year as your Pastor, and looking forward to the fourth
anniversary of my arrival in Sugar Land.
See you in church!
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UNAUTHORIZED SUMMARY OF SESSION ACTIVITY
The Session held its regular meeting on Monday, December 8, 2014. It
opened with a hymn, Scripture reading, devotional, and prayer by the
Pastor/Moderator and received reports from the Pastor, Trustees,
Deacons, and Stephen Ministers. Elders Jeff Lynch and Robin Chew reported on the
stated meeting of the Presbytery of New Covenant at the Indian Presbyterian Church
in Livingston on November 15th.
Besides hearing reports from the Apple Tree School Board and each committee, the
Session took the following actions:
✟
Discussed the Trustee’s preliminary budget work, the status of the Generosity
Campaign, and approved extending the 2014 Budget into the start of January
2015 and until a finalized budget is approved;
✟
Discussed the Pastor’s Terms of Call for 2015;
✟
Set a congregational meeting for Sunday, January 25th, following the 11:00 A.M.
service to approve the Pastor’s Terms of Call for 2015 and, if a finalized budget is
approved by then, to present it to the Congregation;
✟
Approved the Worship Committee’s meeting that as Seminary Student Annemarie
Wallace will not be able to fill the pulpit on December 28th, that Rev. Dr. Rose E.
Niles, Development Officer for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the
Houston Area, be authorized to preach at both services that Sunday in the
Pastor’s absence.
✟
In the process of receiving Committee reports the Session also approved having
Ambassador Cleaning do the Office and Fellowship Hall Building on Mondays as well
as on Fridays, as well as the Communion dates for 2015.
The next regular meeting of the Session will be on Monday, January 12th, at 7:00 P.M. in the
Meeting Place.
In our hearts and prayers….
...in times of loss
Velda Waldo, Ruth Allen’s sister
Peg “Honey” Bickett, Skip’s mom and Megan’s Grandma
Heberto Ybarra, The York’s former
housekeeper Juanita’s brother
Ray Santana, Emma Ford’s friend
J.B. Flannery, Evelyn Flannery’s bother in law;
Jennifer Sic’s uncle
Marjorie Rozell, Mary Shelton’s life-long friend
The family and friends of Susie Shields, Cindy Hart’s coworker’s sister in OK
...in the hospital last month
Susan, Billie Sutton’s daughter
Debbie Jones, the Lawson’s daughter
Connie Lambert, neck surgery
Ronnie McDonald, Family Promise Van driver, heart surgery
Mytran Pham’s father
Molly Chew, Robin’s mother
Ann Master’s, Judie Larkin’s mother, pneumonia, sepsis
...for those at home
Lee Scott, Barbara Shelton’s father
Ally Babineaux, a Bailey family friend,
awaiting a second heart transplant surgery
Rachel Davis, Jennifer Sic’s school friend, awaiting a kidney transplant
Kendall Boyd, Martha and Don Stewart’s friend
Mackenzie Brown, baby daughter of Wayne and Brittney (Lambert) Brown,
Chuck and Connie’s great grand daughter
Marilyn Dean
Jerry Siler, Chris and Valerie Williams’ friend, continued healing from
5th bout of cancer treatment
Susie Taylor, Harriet Keel’s daughter, San Marcos
Shirley Shilts
Dana Brown, Maureen Broughton’s friend, hospice care
Mary Ondoua
Dixie Ellis
Craig Oliver
Robin Fluke
Don Racz
Robert Henderson
Lena Marcantel, Barbara Clark's mother
Inez Mims
John Reed, the Deans’ son-in-law
Doris Svec, stepmother of Shirley Jack
...for those in assisted living or nursing facilities
Lynn Burkhalter, Shirley Jack’s friend, following surgery
James Flannery, Evelyn’s brother in law, in Ohio
Patsy White, Ohio
Diane Cisler, Will’s mother
Bill Fogleman, Joyce’s father, Silverado
Jean Shrull, Keith’s mother
Bill Streich, Beverly Mathew’s father
Lila Marshall, Lu Ann York’s mother, the Atria
Joyce Clark, Ray Clark’s mother
Rhelma Evans, Ruth Peterson’s grandmother
Oleta Strom, Greatwood
...for healing
Billie Sutton and her grandson Ryan, flu
Octaviano Gallegos, Carrie’s husband
Sandra Gandy, Bill Broughton’s sister, COPD, CHF
Rick Bates, knee surgery
Glenmary Seay, Pastor Fred’s mother, broken ankle
Rebecca Sidique, Presbyterian pastor’s wife from Pakistan
Randy Emmons, James Robinson’s business associate, stage 4 colon cancer
Mike Schofield, gall bladder removed, ankle problems
Andres Kubarii, Carrie Prince’s coworker, his grandfather has cancer
Joe Pruitt, Jennifer Marrero’s friend
Dorothy Dugas, John York’s friend from the Atria
Jaime Anderson, the Altman’s friend, tumors in her brain, stunting her growth
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...in hospice care
Joyce Clark, Ray’s mom
Berter Troutman, Jennifer Marerro’s friend, Mary Tann’s mother
...for general concerns
Ron Gaines, Marsha’s son
Eric Francis, Arlene’s son
Matthew Frnka and family, Diane Blom’s coworker’s nephew
Lynn Dozzei, Jack Ashton’s co-worker
Josh Murphy, Jennifer Sic’s nephew
Susie, Chuck and Connie Lambert’s daughter
Cheryl Hunter, Judie Larkins’ sister, teaching in Dubai
Nora Oliver, Craig Oliver’s mother
Lenore Bridgewater, Connie and Chuck Lambert’s daughter
...for those undergoing treatment
McKinley Paige Hinkle, Patsy Armbruster’s 2 month old great grand child,
possible epilepsy
Lance Miles, Maureen Broughton’s son, Neuromuscular dystrophy
LaVita Prazada, Judie Larkins’ friend, recurrence of cancer
Joan Vacarro, Bill Broughton’s sister, Trigeminal neuralgia
Shelly Coldiron, Carrie Robinson’s friend, Breast cancer
Earlene Outlaw, Maureen Broughton’s friend, extensive cancer
Waylon Gandy, Lee Shelton’s friend, rehabilitation
Sue, Betty Coit’s sister, cancer
Rose Dartez, Leslie Myers’ coworker’s mother, Melanoma
Chris, Connie Lambert’s friend, brain cancer
Kaitlyn Barnes, the Shelton’s granddaughter
Charles Miles, Connie Lambert’s daughter’s friend’s father,
trying new treatment for liver cancer
Virginia M Campbell, Maureen Broughton’s friend, for successful
cancer treatment
Gaye Failla, Chris Williams’ cousin, abdominal surgery
Lolita Smith, Connie Lambert’s daughter’s friend, chemotherapy
Eugene Ramon, the Seay’s friend
Kyla Kapche, Richard Stegemeier’s mother
Craig Burnett, Jennifer Marrero’s friend
Tom Liu
James Bosi, Steve Bailey’s niece’s husband, Esophageal cancer
Stacey Carter, the Williams’ friend, return of cancer
Sarah, Taylor Davenport’s friend, diagnosed with Leukemia
Marlene Roach, Cindy Hart’s aunt
Lauren Siegrist, the Lawson’s and the Stewart’s granddaughter
Stephanie, Pat Lawson’s niece, stage 2 breast cancer
Ruth Allen, high blood pressure, glaucoma, macular degeneration
Alison Young, Carolyn McGee’s brother, cancer
David Evans, Eileen Hanson’s brother, brain tumor
Lynn Mitchell, JR Larkin’s coworker, stage 4 lung cancer
Mary Boisen, Pat Lawson’s daughter’s friend, leukemia
Leslie Catron, Vickie Coates’ cousin, kidney failure
...those serving as missionaries
For Christians suffering persecution, especially those in parts of Iraq
and Syria controlled by ISIS
Emily (Esposito) and Mark Heger
Sharon and Dennis Welch, Connie Lambert’s nephew, Cambodia
Wes Stewart, the Jochecs’ grandson, the country of Georgia
Erin Brasher, New York City
Jacob and Aliamma George, South Sudan
Kayla and Cameron Cook, the Jochecs’ granddaughter and
grandson, serving in Bolivia
...for those serving our country
Samuel Broughton, Bill and Maureen’s great nephew, 2nd deployment to Iraq
Ray Nahar, Connie Lambert’s nephew, Jordan
Russell Skov, Navy, Cathi Simons’ nephew
Kevin Watson, Navy, Ford's nephew
Jason Smith, Army, Marsha Gaines’ grandson, deployed to Afghanistan
Andrew Shomette, Marines, the Shows’ friend
Matthew Wehr, US Navy, Denise Herbers’ cousin, Guam
Kirstin Mahler, Air Force, Svoboda granddaughter
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Growing deeper
in our faith...
(Disclaimer: a dramatic event in the life of the congregation, nation, or world—or the
insistence of the Holy Spirit—could result in a change of Scripture or sermon topic!)
WORSHIP AND SERMONS FOR JANUARY
January 4, Epiphany and First Sunday of the New Year
Isaiah 60: 1-6 and Matthew 2: 1-12
“Our Light is Come!”
January 11, Baptism of the Lord and Communion Sunday
Isaiah 64: 1-12 and Mark 1: 4-11
“Invasion!”
January 18
Psalm 139 & John 1: 43-51
“God Knows…and Calls Anyway”
January 25
Psalm 62: 5-12 & Mark 1: 14-20
“Repent, Believe, Follow”
Coming Attraction:
Ash Wednesday is February 18th
All sermons are recorded and available for listening through the church website: www.fpcsl.org.
COMMUNION DATES FOR 2015
January 11 (Baptism of the Lord)
June 28 (Reformed Patriotic Service)
February 18 (Ash Wednesday)
August 23 (Back to School)
March 1 (Lent)
October 4 (World Communion)
April 2 (Maundy Thursday)
November 1 (Communion of the Saints)
April 5 (Easter Sunday)
November 29 (first Sunday of Advent)
May 24 (Pentecost)
December 24 (Christmas Eve)
You are welcome to be a part of the Thursday’s
Angels’ Bible Study that meets at 10:00 am
in the Meditation Room. And there’s a
bonus...the members go to lunch afterward!
Led by Ellen Svoboda
Presbyterian Women’s next meeting is
Monday, January 12 at 10:00 A.M. for Bible study
in the Meeting Place.
Bible Study led by Patsy Armbruster
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Celebrate!
2
William Broughton
Billie Sutton
17 Cassidy Williams
Samuel Williams
3
Boum Nkot
20
Corey Ray
4
Inez Mims
Angelique Pike
Elliot Smith
22
Will Shrull
23
Lu Ann York
7
Christopher Racz
Evelyn Flannery
9
Chris Venissat
11 Robin Chew
24 Marilyn Dean
Stephen Simons
25 Ricky Ford
27 John York
14 Chris Williams
29 Larry Simons
15 Toby Shows
31 Michelle Simons
Unless the Lord builds the house, they
labor in vain who build it.
Psalm 127:1
Happy Anniversary!
8 Will and Glenda Cisler
13 Charles and Connie Lambert
17 Joe and Mary Floyd
25 Paul and Kathy Duecker
26 George and Sue Chiles
Mary’s thank yous……
I want to say thank you to all of
you who help me in the office
through out the year. Even when I fail to see my need,
it is anticipated. I hesitate to mention those by name
in case I happen to leave out someone! Most recently,
Ruth Seay, Daniel Seay (who I believe folded many of
the Easter bulletins and inserts), Arlene Francis, and
Joyce Fogleman helped get the bulletins for all the
Christmas services folded. Even the carolers lent a
hand before we left for our singing! Lissette Diaz who
proofs the newsletter every month and Kim Shrull who
looks at the bulletin every week, this is an invaluable
help. Jim Coats, who lent his computer knowledge
and Tejal, an Apple Tree School mom, who helps fold
the Sunday bulletins on Fridays. Patsy Armbruster,
who stepped in to answer the phones in my absencesthese are all true examples bearing one another’s
burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ.
JOYFUL NOISES ARE MADE IN
SMALL GROUPS TOO!
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is wonderful - as
is the New York Philharmonic or even the
Houston Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
However, we at FPCSL are blessed with our
own special musical group—our Choir - under
Jennifer's leadership. Their Christmas
presentation last week was as joyful and
spiritual as any of the giant ensembles of the
world, and we all thank them for their gift to
us. We all know that dynamite comes in small
packages, and we don't need to hear the
cannons roar - or the cymbals clashing to be
stirred by Christmas music that is from the
heart. Thank you choir for your hard work and
dedication that made our Christmas in a still,
small, and joyful, way.
Christmas love from your many friends
in the audience.
Youth Mission Project
Our Liaisons:
Adrielle Chew
713-826-2099
or
Joyce Fogleman
832-754-7478
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PALS
January Calendar
1/4/15: No PALS
1/11/15: PALS @ FPCSL
1/11/15: Mo Ranch Deposit due
1/16/2015: 8:00 pm Lock–in at
South Minster Presbyterian
1/18/15: PALS @ FPCSL
1/25/15: PALS @ FPCSL
The PALS will be holding a
garage sale in the upcoming
months. If you have any
donations you would like to
donate please contact Stacey
Williams, Valerie Davenport
or Leslie Myers. We will be
collecting donations soon!
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Christian
Education
Faith is not an I-land adventure...
Join us in Sunday School
each Sunday, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Classes for Children
Class for Adults
and Teens
FAITH FOUNDATION
CLASS
HeartShaper
We will be studying
the New Testament beginning in the
book of Matthew.
Taught by Kim Shrull and Will Cisler
Shaping Hearts with God’s
Word
4 Yrs Old to Pre K Class
with Cindy Hart & Diane Blom
Elementary School Class
with Connie Esposito & Carol Racz
and Judie Larkins & Carrie Prince
We will continue in the book of Leviticus. The English
name is from the Latin Leviticus, taken
in turn from Greek and a reference to
the Levites, the tribe of Aaron, from
whom the priests descended. Leviticus
takes place during the month or monthand-a-half between the completion of
the Tabernacle and the Israelites'
departure from Sinai.
Many life lessons can be found in this
book!
Class led by Mary McMaster
FEASTING on the WORD
Middle School Class
with Valerie & Craig Davenport
A lectionary-based curriculum that
provides intentional connections
between education and worship.
The Zombie Apocalypse
Survival Guide for Teenagers,
by Jonathan McKee.
Touching on the real-life
struggles faced by teenagers
today, using this popular
post-apocalyptic fictional
premise.
With Eric Peterson
and Robin Chew
faith limps
- trusting a good God in a broken world
by Michael Kelley
Six Sessions - Bible study for adults that helps
believers respond to suffering by confronting
their questions and doubts and by placing their
faith in God. This study is designed to help
people confront the difficult issues surrounding pain and
disappointment and see their suffering as an opportunity for a
deeper walk with God in Christ.
with Ruth Peterson
What’s happenin’...
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Men’s Breakfast
Fifties Plus Dinner Group
January 10th
Restaurant Schedule
7:30 am in the Meeting Place
January 7
Mystery chef!
"Out of Wildwood" - last few copies now
available
As many of you know, I am planning to
make a move in the very near future - from
a house in Quail Valley that is way too big to a more manageable place several blocks
away. BUT - a move is a move, and they
are all difficult when one is trying to downsize - which I must do. This is a round
about way of saying, that I still have fewer
than 100 copies left of "Out of Wildwood" that I don't particularly want to move with
me. I am happy to reduce these
remaining books by 50%. The hardbacks
are now $20, and the soft backs are
$10. If you want your 1st copy or an
additional copy for someone else who loves
Louisiana and Texas history - and a sweet
story that is true, I would be happy to get
a copy to you - in person -or by mail.
Thanks - Betty Verdino - 281-437-8881 or e-mail me at Verdigo9@aol.com
January 14
January 21
January 28
To be determined!
ARE YOU PLANNING TO MAKE A PLEDGE FOR
2015?
The Trustees and Session are working to
finalize the budget for next year.
January 12 is the next Session meeting at
which time they plan to set a firm
budget. If you plan to make a pledge, and
have not sent in the Estimate of
Giving Card yet, please mail it to the church
or put it in the offering plate. This will help
the church’s officers as they plan for next
year. If you need another Estimate of Giving
Card, there are some available on the table
closest to the hallway leading to the
restrooms in the narthex.
A Sugar Land film company, Premier Pictures, Inc. will soon
begin producing a movie from the wonderful book entitled “Out
of Wildwood” by local author BETTY VERDINO, a long time
member of First Presbyterian Church. Any church members that
are interested in participating in the production
as cast or crew should email the producer their contact info to:
Gene.Odom@earthlink.net . The experienced and the novices are
welcome, as informative classes will be held each Saturday, starting after
the new year, until principal photography begins in March 2015. Everyone
involved will be listed in the rolling credits. Merry Christmas.
You may also contact Stacey Williams: staceycoates89@gmail.com
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East Fort Bend
Human Needs
Ministry
Follow us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/humanneedsministry and
www.facebook.com/tricitychurchesresaleshop
425 Stafford Run Rd. in Stafford,
off Ave. E, near Hwy 90 and Murphy Road
281-499-8833
www.humanneeds.org
Save the Date for the 6th Annual
Empty Bowls fundraiser!
CURRENT NEEDS:
April 17, 2015
For the Food Pantry
Linda Day and Kip Johnson will serve as co-chairs
for the event.
Flour-2lbs, sugar-2lbs, cooking oil
and saltine crackers.
FOOD FAIR is held the 2nd Saturday and the
4th Thursday of every month except N ovember
and December at the ministry.
Non-food items: Toothbrushes,
toothpaste, shampoo, feminine
hygiene items, bath bar soap, toilet
paper and brown bags, diapers
(especially toddler sizes).
January 10 & 22
February 14 & 26
Always appreciated: donations for
the Resale Shop.
March 14 & 26
April 11 & 23
Hours: 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
Monday-Saturday
Open late Wednesday:
10:00 am—7:30 pm
May 9 & 28
June 13 & 25
July 11 & 23
Pick up for large item donations
available.
August 8 &27
September 12 & 24
October 10 & 22
Volunteers are always appreciated to help sort
and distribute fresh produce received from the
Houston Food Bank.
Become a Volunteer at East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry... Volunteers are an integral
part of East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. Hundreds of volunteers each month donate
their time and talents to come together to help the community. There are many ways you
can help out by volunteering at the Ministry and/or Resale Shop. Please contact the
Ministry at humanneeds.org or call 281-261-4902 to schedule your orientation if you are
interested in becoming a volunteer.
All volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer Application Form. Please return
completed form to the Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Weiland. Click link on the website to
access Volunteer Information Form.
Thanks!
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CALENDAR
Thursday, January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Office closed.
Friday, January 2
Saturday, January 3
Sunday, January 4
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
Worship (S)
Sunday School for all ages
Worship (S)
Deacon Meeting (MP)
BVPF Worship and Fellowship (S)
Thursday, January 8
9:15 am
10:00 am
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Friday, January 9
10:00 am
5:15 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Epiphany of the Lord.
Girl Scout Troop # 28041 (MP)
Jam with Sam (FH)
Wednesday, January 7
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Fifties Plus Dinner Group
Girl Scout Troop # 152007 (MU)
Worship Committee Meeting (MP)
Choir (CR)
Men’s Breakfast (MP)
Worship Committee to take down
Christmas decorations
Sunday, January 11
Girl Scout Troop 28210 (MP)
Tuesday, January 6
FPCSL at the Food Pantry
Girl Scout Troop # 28210 (MP)
Saturday, January 10
Monday, January 5
6:30 pm
ATS Chapel (S)
Angel’s Bible Study (MR)
Girl Scout Troop #28096 (FH)
Fort Bend Quilters (MP)
Stephen Ministry (MR)
Property Committee Meeting (SH)
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 pm
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
Baptism of the Lord
Communion Sunday
Worship (S)
Sunday School for all ages
Worship (S)
Baby Shower for Tiffany Williams (FH)
BVPF Worship and Fellowship (S)
PALS
Monday, January 12
10:00 am
10:00 am
7:00 pm
ATS Board Meeting
Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study (MP)
Session (MP)
Tuesday, January 13
7:00 pm
Jam with Sam (FH)
Wednesday, January 14
MP= Meeting Place CR=Choir Room MS= A11 SH= A4
PS=Pastor’s Study
MR=Meditation Room,
EB= Education Building MU=Music Room in the Education
Bldg., FH= Fellowship Hall S= Sanctuary, L= Library,
PALS-youth group for grades 6-12, Fifties Plus-dinner group
BVPF = Bellaire Vietnamese Presbyterian Fellowship
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Fifties Plus Dinner Group
Compassionate Friends (MP)
Choir (CR)
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“Teach us to number our days aright, that we
may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Psalm 90: 12
Thursday, January, 15
5:00 pm
9:15 pm
am
7:30
10:00 am
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Fifties Plus Dinner Club-Chili’s
ATS
Chapel
Choir
(CR)(S)
Angel’s Bible Study (MR)
Girl Scout Troop #152007 (MU)
Fort Bend Quilters (MP)
Stephen Ministry 9MR)
Friday, January 16
8:00 pm PALS Lock-in at South Minster Presby. Church
Saturday, January 24
Sunday, January 25
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
Saturday, January17
Sunday, January 18
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
Worship (S)
Sunday School for all ages
Worship (S)
BVPF Worship and Fellowship (S)
PALS
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
Monday, January 26
7:00 pm
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Wednesday, January 21
7:00 pm
9:15 am
10:00 am
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
ATS Chapel (S)
Angel’s Bible Study (MR)
Girl Scout Troop #28096 (FH)
Fort Bend Quilters (MP)
Friday, January 23
10:00 am FPCSL at the Food Pantry
5:15 pm Girl Scout Troop #28210 (MP)
Jam with Sam (FH)
Wednesday, January 28
5:00 pm Fifties Plus Dinner Group
7:30 pm Choir (CR)
Thursday, January 29
9:15 am ATS Chapel (S)
10:00 am Angel’s Bible Study <MR)
6:30 pm Fort Bend Quilters (MP)
Friday, January 30
5:00 pm Fifties Plus Dinner Group
5:30 pm Girl Scout Troop # 152007 (MU)
6:00 pm Trustees Meeting (MP)
7:30 pm Choir (CR)
Thursday, January 22
Christian Education Committee Meeting
(SH)
Tuesday, January 27
Tuesday, January 20
6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop #28041 (MP)
7:00 pm Jam with Sam (FH)
Worship (S)
Sunday School for all ages
Worship (S)
Congregational Meeting (S)
BVPF Worship and Fellowship (S)
PALS
Saturday, January 31
2:00 pm5:00 pm
Baby Shower-Shilts (FH)
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Serving this Month
(lead at both services
unless noted)
January 4
8:30 am Frans Pike
11:00 am
January 11
8:30 am
11:00 am Craig Landin
January 18
8:30 am Ben Svoboda
11:00 am
January 25
8:30 am Steve Jack
11:00 am
January 11
8:30 am Mary McMaster
11:00 am Connie Lambert
Kim Shrull
January 25
January 4
January 4
8:30 am Alex Sic
11:00 am Boum Nkot
January 4
Leslie Myers
January 18
Sanctuary Committee
Acolytes
Worship Leaders
Elders
Hieu and Mytran Pham
January 11
8:30 am Austin Robinson
11:00 am Abby Shows
January 18
8:30 am Meridian Ashton
11:00 am Emma Prince
January 25
8:30 am Jackie Sic
11:00 am Yadhitha Reyes
January 11
Gary and Pam Robinson
January 18
Michael & Jocelyn McConnell
January 25
Chuck and Connie Lambert
Church Officers for 2014-2015
Elders: Kirsten Ashton, Robin Chew, Craig Landin, Gary Robinson,
Steve Jack, Ben Svoboda, Amanda Leary, Connie Lambert,
Stacey Williams, Frans Piké, Jeff Lynch, Elaine Brasher and
Colby Myers (Youth Elder).
God Caring for People
Through People
For help in crisis, or in everyday trials
call
(281) 240-3195
Deacons: Joyce Fogleman (Moderator), Diane Leary, Betty Schofield,
And Stephen, full of faith and power,
did great wonders and miracles
among the people.
Acts 6:8
Craig Davenport, Lu Ann York, Hieu Pham, Dan Graves (ATS Bursar),
Richard Stegemeier, and Valerie Williams.
Our Stephen Ministers
Diane Blom, Coordinator
Ellen Svoboda † Carol Racz
Ben Svoboda † Elaine Brasher
Barbara Shelton † Jim Shilts
Jessica Herbers † Ruth Peterson
Barbara Shelton, bryanne bickett, Judie Larkins, Judy Schaub,
Carrie Prince, Delarue Ondoua (college), Debra Larkins (Youth), and
Erin McMaster (Young Adult),
Trustees: James Robinson, Kathy Duecker, Bill Broughton,
Committee Moderators
for 2014-2015
Christian Ed
Vice Moderator
Ben Svoboda
Mission
Amanda Leary
Personnel
NO MOWING IN JANUARY!
Kirsten Ashton
Evangelism
Vice Moderator
Lawn Crew
Lissette Diaz-Burgos
Vice Moderator
Jeff Lynch
Steve Jack
Craig Landin
Property
Frans Piké
Generosity
Robin Chew
Deacons
Joyce Fogleman
Worship
Gary Robinson
Vice Moderator
Connie Lambert
Presbyterian Tidings
January 2015 page 15
Trustee Items
November
YTD
INCOME
$27, 313.00
$275,671.25
EXPENSE
$23,287.49
$282,171.17
NET
ADJ PREPAID
PLEDGES
$(4,025.51)
$(6,499.92)
$(4,525.51)
$(999.92)
NOVEMBER INCOME and EXPENSES
Total income for the month of November was $704.84 more than the budgeted forecast.
Pledged Offerings were $1,624.17 greater than pledged and the Year-to-Date pledge deficit is
$6,395.13. Loose Offerings were $769.00 less than forecast for October and the Year-to-Date
Loose Offering is below budget by $11,804.10. November expenses were $400.16 over
budget. Repairs and Maintenance expense were helped by a $1,103 transfer from Capital
Improvement for the ladies room remodeling. Year-to-Date total expenses are $6,155.46
below budget.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!
WHY DO WE ASK FOR SEPARATE CHECKS?
WHEN WE RECEIVE A SINGLE CHECK FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO MORE THAN ONE FUND, WE
MUST USE CASH DONATIONS OR A TRANSFER BETWEEN BANK ACCOUNTS TO DEPOSIT
THE FUNDS INTO THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS. THIS CAUSES ADDITIONAL EFFORTS
FOR THE TREASURER AND ACCOUNTANTS AND DISTORTS OUR FINANCIAL RECORDS.
WHEN MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO OPERATING, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, PALS,
BEREAVMENT OR CHOIR, PLEASE WRITE A SEPARATE CHECK FOR EACH ACCOUNT. ANY
QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO A TRUSTEE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS WILL BE EMAILED IN JANUARY 2015, TO ALL
MEMBERS FOR WHOM WE HAVE EMAIL ADDRESSES ON FILE. IF YOUR EMAIL
ADDRESS HAS CHANGED, PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU!
First Presbyterian Church,
Sugar Land
Presbyterian Tidings
January
20152015
page 16
January
502 Eldridge Rd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
(281) 240-3195
FAX: (281) 240-3196
Published monthly.
새해 복 많이 받으십시오
Ein glückliches neues Jahr
Felice Anno Nuovo
Godt NytAr
Gelukkig nieuwjaar
Chúc mừng năm mới viết
Manigong Bagong Taon
Bonne année
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Worship Services
8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Church School for All Ages, 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Church During
8:30 am and 11am service
Rev. Dr. Fred Seay, Pastor
Mary McMaster, Church Secretary, Newsletter Editor * Sara Lee Morgan, Organist
Jennifer Marrero, Director of Music
Kim Shrull, Volunteer Christian Education Coordinator * Stacey Williams, Youth Director
Rita Rodriguez and Beverly Martin, Nursery Attendants
bryanne bickett, Wedding Coordinator * Diane Blom, Stephen Ministry Coordinator
Website: www.fpcsl.org * Email: office@fpcsl.org