Weekly Announcements

(format for a typical week)

We welcome you this morning as an honored guest or treasured member.  May this worship service give you both the blessing and challenge God offers on your journey of life!  If you are a visitor, please see the “Welcome to Visitors” section on the back of the bulletin.  Please join us for Fellowship Time in the Laws Room following the worship service. 

We give thanks to

The flowers are given to the glory of God by

Each week we lift up members of our congregation in prayer.  Today and throughout the coming week, we ask you to remember in your prayers:  

Encouragement Campaign Cards are available today during Fellowship Time in the Laws Room.  Please take a moment to sign them.  

ADULT NURTURE OPPORTUNITIES

YOUTH SCHEDULE

CHILDREN’S SCHEDULE

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

LOOKING AHEAD:

GOSPEL LECTIONARY READINGS

WELCOME TO VISITORS

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church!  Please ask ushers for information about childcare, Sunday School, large print bulletins, hearing aid assists, or current newsletters.

Please sign the Friendship Registration pads!

We welcome children in worship.  Infant and toddler care is offered from 8:30-11:30 a.m. today.

Communion is open to any baptized person, including children.  It is our custom to partake of both the bread and the cup at the invitation of the pastors.

Please join us for a time of fellowship in the Laws Room at 10:00 a.m.  Please check the bulletin for second hour Adult Nurture offerings.

Restrooms are located on the balcony of the Laws Room and off the Gym; a women's only restroom is across from the kitchen.


 The mission of First Presbyterian Church is to be an active, growing,
inclusive and caring church family that witnesses to God's love
and shares the good news of Jesus Christ.

First Presbyterian Church
512 Seventh Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201-6293
Telephone (812) 372-3783; FAX (812) 372-9533
Office Hours M-F 8-12 noon, 1-5 p.m.
www.fpccolumbus.org


STAFF OFFICE HOURS

Nancy Howard will be in the office Tuesday – Thursday each week and working on sermon preparation at home on Monday.  She can be reached at home in Indianapolis at 317-594-5045 or on her cell at 317-431-4983.

Cal Brand is in the office Monday, Tuesday and Friday.  In case of emergency, please call Cal at home at 378-0572 or page Cal at 317-338-3550, input ID # 3105, then your phone number. 

Scott Dewese is in the office Tuesday – Thursday.

Christine McKenna is in the office Sunday – Tuesday. 


Interim Pastor The Reverend Nancy Howard
Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Cal Brand
Music Director Scott Dewese
Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries Christine McKenna
Preschool Director Barbara Newton
Childcare Judy DuLong, Ginger Bruce
Office Staff Patty Wessel, Janet Law
Facility Staff John Frank

We strive toward the use of inclusive language in our church as it pertains to people and to God.
--adopted by the Session, 4/16/97