Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week! There is LOTS happening, so please read to make sure you don’t miss anything! (Probably no e-news next week as I hope to be taking some time off!) 

**NEW: We are again partnering with Faith Action International to sponsor 75 refugee and immigrant children from low income households this Christmas. If you would like to help, please use THIS GOOGLE SHEET to add your name in the highlighted column by the child you would like to sponsor. You are asked to purchase one age appropriate toy in each of the three categories listed and deliver the three toys wrapped & labeled with the child’s FULL NAME to FPC by the morning of December 4. If you have questions, please let me know. I have also attached to this email a list of suggested toy items in each of the categories in case you need ideas! 

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This Sunday

Sunday School at 10am followed by ONE WORSHIP SERVICE at 11am in the Sanctuary (no Rejoice this week!).
Parents – Sunday School in the Garden Room! Final in the series about managing stress during the holidays!

Then, join us in the Life Center for a potluck lunch! BBQ and chicken tenders provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. You can drop your item off in the Life Center before you head to Sunday School or Worship!

REMINDER: If you signed up to help provide items for the gingerbread church, please bring your items on Sunday! (or this week!)

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Coming Up

  • November 27 – No children’s Sunday School; there will still be two worship services (Rejoice! and Sanctuary) with nursery care available. 
  • December 4 – Family Advent Wreaths and Gingerbread church in the Life Center at 10am; Kids disciple Club 3-4:30pm
  • December 11 – Journey to the Manger & Caroling (families attend together)
  • December 18 – PJ & Movie Day!! (Parent Fellowship in the Life Center)

Christmas Eve: Family Nativity Service at 10am in the Sanctuary (Kindergarteners & 5th graders who would like to participate SIGN UP HERE ASAP!) 
There will also be candlelight and communion services in the Sanctuary at 5:30 & 11pm. No nursery care provided, but we will have special worship bags and children of all ages are welcome!! 

Elementary Milestone classes will begin on January 8!! look for more grade specific information after Thanksgiving!! If you would be interested in helping to lead one of the milestone classes, please let me know!

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Please be in touch if you have any questions or concerns! 

Blessings,
Lisa Witherspoon
Director of Children’s Ministry
First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC
(336) 478-4726