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First Presbyterian Church of Maumee
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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2/1 Wild Wednesdays, Union 2/6 Jump Start Prayer Gathering
2/9 Discipleship on Draft, Black Pearl
2/10 Young at Heart, Union Cafe
2/11 Dine with Your Valentine
For more events and more details,
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Dear Friend of FPC,
Greetings! I looked out through the window on the work site this last Sunday and I was reminded of the bible passage about building on a firm foundation versus building on the sand. The big hole and accompanying cement make for an ugly sight and it is hard to picture the finished product. But this is also true in our own lives a given snapshot of a moment may catch us not looking our best for Jesus in the journey of faith. Our E100 Bible study on Wednesday also talked about the journey of faith for Abraham. When one reads Hebrews chapter 11, we are presented the more finished product of the faith stories of these Bible heroes. The earlier accounts in Genesis, Exodus and other places reveal Bible characters with flaws, warts and all for us to see. This should offer us hope that God is not finished in any of us yet. The snapshot of any our lives today may reveal a hole in the ground or a pile of rubble, spiritually. God gives us this hope that he will complete the good work of faith in our lives. We do not have the benefit of an artist's rendition of God's finished product for our lives to show us what God is up to but we do know this from scripture: "He who began the good work of faith in our lives will indeed bring it to completion." And again: "When we see Jesus on the other side, we shall be like him, for we will see him as she is." So, the next time you take a look at our hole in the ground or at our pile of rubble, also take a look at your own life and consider what God might be doing to "remodel" your life. Blessings,
Pastor Nelson |
Upcoming Events (For full schedule of events, please see our website)
Young at Heart, Friday, February 5:30-8
 Young at Heart meet on Friday, February 10th. The program will feature Nancy Bucher, Curator of Horticulture for the Toledo Zoo. She will be talking about "Houseplants" and may also touch on the Zoo's Greenhouse and Conservatory and perhaps even the Lights at Christmas which the Zoo offers to the community each winter. The decision has been made to meet in Fellowship Hall, which is accessible through a door near the Memory Garden and then about 6-8 steps down to FH. Bring a food dish to share and your own table service for the pot luck buffet. Gathering begins at 5:30, eating at 6:00 and the short business meeting and program begin around 7:00-7:15 p.m. Hope to C.U. there!
 Dine with Your Valentine: A Celebration of Marriage, February 11, 5:30-9 pm
Join us for dinner and the movie, "Fireproof," Saturday, February 11 in the church Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner starts promptly at 6:00 pm. Reservations required. Tickets are available for $20 a couple at the Sunday services or the church office at 419-725-9061. Childcare is provided. Please drop off kids at Union Elementary between 5:30 and 6:00 pm. The evening will conclude at 9:00 pm. Click here for a flyer that you can print and put on your refrigerator or share with a friend.
A New Stage, Saturday, March 10, 5:15 pmThe youth group fundraiser titled, A New Stage, will be taking place on Saturday, March 10th beginning at 5:15 p.m. in the Union School gym. The evening will include a finger food dinner and dessert, a silent auction, a live variety show performed by the youth and adults of the church, and a live auction. Tickets for the fundraiser will be $10.00 and will go on sale beginning next Sunday, February 5th. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards the Youth Group's summer trips. See Jason Armstrong for more details.  The Jump Start Prayer Gathering Has Begun! Mondays 7-7:30 am
FPC has started a Monday morning prayer gathering called "Jump Start." Ten of us shared the joy of praying together during our inaugural gathering! "Jump Start" is held in the chapel from 7-7:30 am. It is a loosely structured prayer gathering that will seek to include the congregation, construction and design crew, neighbors, schools and churches. We will pray for a successful and safe completion of our FPC campus along with any joys and concerns. There are prayer concern books placed by each area of our worship spaces that may be filled out by anyone coming to "Jump Start" or any of our services on Sunday. We will include all prayer concerns during our "Jump Start" service. Jump Start your week with FPC; come and join us with a little one on one with God!
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Announcements
Help People Stay Warm this Winter through Donations to St. Paul's St. Paul's Community Center has asked for donations of new or gently used coats, socks, towels, hats, and mittens (for adults only please). A large box for donations will be located in the foyer, and another will be on the lower level. Thank you so much for your generous support. |
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Growth Groups
By now, the Growth Groups have all been meeting for a few months and have built some pretty significant relationships. Each group has its own personality and style with a common group of questions to guide conversation. There is still room for you at a Growth Group. The Growth Groups are not serving as in-depth Bible Study opportunities. If you want such an in-depth Study opportunity, please contact Pastor Clint or Pastor Steve to find a great place to plug in and grow your faith. Just because these groups have been formed and up and running for a bit does not mean that you have missed the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing. Charlotte Davis-Friedman will be forming a new group in the spring at Swan Creek. A young adult Growth Group is in the process of forming and exploring where God is guiding. The existing Growth Groups will begin, at some point this year, to expand and "birth" new groups from the existing ones. God is on the move and is calling you to be a part of what He is doing.
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Confirmation
The Confirmation class worked hard to prepare a meal for St. Paul's and when they arrived learned that there had been a miscommunication and another church was already serving. They left the food they had prepared but were disappointed that they did not get to serve. I hope they will participate with their mentors at one of the next weeks that we are scheduled to serve.
This semester we have covered Created for a Purpose led by Kathleen Sheets and What Would You Say, Jesus Christ led by Bryce Harbaugh. Coming up Jason Armstrong will lead the lesson on Sin and Forgiveness, The Grace of God; Margo Leininger will lead the lesson Jesus Christ the Solution to our Sin; Ginny McCook will lead The Holy Spirit and a Relationship with Christ, Getting to Know God; Nancy Fish will lead The Church and its Mission; Rick Secondo will lead The Sacraments and the Lord's Prayer and the last lesson will be Developing a Rule for Life.
Each week the students write a paragraph telling what they believe about the topic they are studying. When they have finished all eight lessons, they put their paragraphs together and it becomes their statement of faith. Watch for them in the late spring or early summer. Confirmation Sunday will be April 22.
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Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns
June Baker Swan Creek Health Care Bob Engwert Home
Our collegiates of the week are Jeff Montgomery and Briana Stalder. Members may send a card or note to Jeff at 5707 S. Harper Avenue, Apt. #1, Chicago, IL 60637. Jeff's e-mail address is monty9002@bex.net. Members may send a card or note to Briana at 1634 Noble Lane, #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Please keep them in your prayers.
Our home centered member of the week is Bill Cameron. Members may send a card or note to him at Swan Creek Retirement Village, 5916 Cresthaven Lane, #326-B, Toledo, OH 43614. Please keep Bill in your prayers.
Birth
We celebrate the birth of Annalyn Lucile Riegsecker to Edge Band Leader, Bethany Riegsecker and her husband Gavin. Annalyn was born Friday, January 27th 6:12 am and was 7lbs 2oz 20 inches long at birth. Please keep the family in your prayers as they celebrate this new life.
Death
The support of our congregaton is offered to the family of Kay Connor, who died on Thursday evening, January 26th. We remember her family, son Craig (Kathy) Connor, son Gary (Martha) Connor, and daughter Leigh Ann (Michael) Antieri. She had been a member of our congregation since August 4, 1996. "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever lives and believes in me shall never die." A white rose has been placed by our Board of Deacons in memory of Kay. A memorial service is currently being planned for Saturday, February 4 at 1 pm in the church sanctuary. Birthdays Anniversaries
2nd Brent Borgelt 3rd Ian Bova, Philip Christensen 4th Henry Gaster, Talli Gromes, Ella Hertzfeld, Margo Leininger, Wendy Wlodychak 5th Barry Brown, Cynthia Russeau 6th Heather Friedeman 7th Emma Armstrong 8th Joyce Yutzy 10th Bev Blasiman, Rebecca Finch, David Saunders 11th Vicky Hudson James & Lowrie Gilmore (33rd) 12th David & Emmy Bates (41st) 13th Wilma Page, Lynne Rayl, Molly Rogers, John & Marjorie Omler (67th) Gaye Tebay 14th Elena Stansbury 15th Julie Bodette, Amy Sheets 16th Betty Reynolds John & Vicky Hudson (38th) 17th Marisa Abbott 18th Katie Gaster, Luc Langlois, Nancy Schneider 19th Bruce Russell, Joseph Syrnichenko 20th Diane Haas, James Stahl 21st Ellen Flemming, Matthew Hudson Robert & Dori Boggs (36th) 22nd Wendell Kollen 23rd Abby Krause, Lillian Tolbert 24th Doug Blasiman 25th Ann Elder, Joel Hertzfeld 26th Janet Querry 27th Diana Regueiro 28th Nathan Cowdrey, John Joslin
From Lois Driver
I think it's time I write a note of thanks to you, the congregation of First Presbyterian. After a month of recuperation from a 4 hour surgery and therapy I was discharged to home only to find a whole group of physical/occupational therapists and nurses wandering in and out of the house at all times of the day. Just about 10 days ago, I got good reports from both surgeon and PC and was told they don't want to see me for 6 months The therapist unit discharged me soon after. These people couldn't have done their work so well without your help and support which manifested theirselves in so many ways. I appreciated the prayers and concerns, the cards, phone calls, visits, goodies, and help after I got home. A special thank you to the person(s) who sent the apple fritter home with Ben one Sunday morning. It was so good. Thank you. So inadequate, but what other words are there for gratitude? Blessings, Lois Driver
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In Worship this Week: Sunday, February 5th
8:00 a.m. in our Chapel Service Pastor Clint Tolbert is preaching. Elder Mary Siefke is Liturgist. We will celebrate communion.
9:00 a.m. at the Edge Service in Fellowship Hall. Pastor Clint Tolbert is preaching. We will celebrate communion.
11:00 a.m. in our Sanctuary Service Pastor Clint Tolbert is preaching. Elder Kay Heck is Liturgist.Our Chancel Choir sings "Great is the Lord" by Craig Phillips. We will celebrate communion.
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 am The Edge Service10:20 am Children of God Bible Time 11:00 am Sanctuary Service
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