January Potluck and Prayer #FPCM

RSVP: http://new.evite.com/?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=text&utm_campaign=invite_details#view_invite:eid=0202AAPMT7NZ5QB5EEPCJ6JYONQDMQ&gid

THE CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING #FPCM

THE CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING

WILL BE RECEIVED ON

SUNDAY DEC. 23.

IT PROVIDES MONEY TO HELP MINISTERS AND MlSSIONARIES WITH UNEXPECTED EXPENSES AND TO OUR RACIAL ETHNIC SCHOOLS.

Christmas Angel #FPCM

Sunday, December 16

Christmas Angel

Lunch After church-11:15am Fellowship Hall

Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family

Bring the whole family to this special event just for Children’s ministry families. We will have lunch, do a craft and hear a special telling of the Christmas story.

Do not miss out!! RSVP ASAP!!

December/JanuaryTower Times #FPCM

The Tower Times now is available. It should be in your email box. If you need a copy, please contact the church by calling (626) 358-3297 or by email Church@fpcmonrovia.org to be add on our email list.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

God Bless, 

Starting Churchwide January 6th #FPCM

Copies of The Story sold out after Church on Sunday.

More copies are on the way.

A 31-week journey through the Bible. Learn how your story weaves into The

Greatest Story ever told.

The Story Study Groups are availlable Sunday through Friday to gp deeper. The story is available at a huge discount of $5.50 in the Churdh office whiel supplies last. You caJn also order Participant guides from Amazon.com

Make your New Year's Resolution to read the Bible through The Story

www.thestory.com

Continental Breakfast Caring for Clifton #FPCM

Handel's Messiah Christmas Concert #FPCM

Sunday December 9th @ 7:30

It is free. 

Offering is welcomed

Childcare is available

More Information

Dr. Peter Green

(626) 358-3297 x 205

peter@fpcmonrovia.org

New Member Class #FPCM

Want to know more about our church?  Pastor Tony will be conducting a New Member Class on

Sunday, December 2

11:30 to 1:30

Fireside Room

Lunch provided

Childcare provided upon request

Questions??  Email Pastor Tony at tony@fpcmonrovia.org

Christmas Caroling then Potluck and Prayer #FPCM

We changed the location to the Fellowship Hall. Also, we will be going to Leven Oaks and The Gables at 5:30 to sing. After that we will come back to eat and fellowship. Let us know if you are coming. The more the merrier!!!

Click to RSVP:

http://new.evite.com/?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=text&utm_campaign=invite#view_invite:eid=0202AAQZXGK5ZY5BGEPCGJ6EE2UZ6Y&gid=0202MDVWTUTCHIO76EPCGJ6FMI54NY

Basket of blessing, 11/18 and 12/16 #FPCM

PWC Bake Sale 11/4 #FPCM

November Tower Times #FPCM

The Tower Times now is available. It should be in your email box. If you need a copy, please contact the church by calling (626) 358-3297 or by email Church@fpcmonrovia.org to be add on our email list.

God Bless, 

OCC Nov. 4th and 11th #FPCM

Make a Difference Day Oct. 27, 12 #FPCM

Clifton Book Fair #FPCM

Dear Church Family-

We have an opportunity to help out with Clifton and interact with some kids as well as parents.  This would be a great time to share the love of Jesus with this school through working side by side at the book fair.  If you can give your time please let me know or sign up on the patio so that I can let the woman in charge know as well.

It's Clifton Book Fair Time! 

We’ll be open from Wednesday 10/17 – Wednesday 10/24 during school hours and for a while after school (usually until shoppers stop showing up).

Please check out the time slots below and let me know when you can lend a hand.   As always, any time you can give if very much appreciated!

Set-up: Tuesday 10/16    

9:00 – 12:00

Wednesday 10/17  through Wednesday 10/24

9:15 – 10:00 (AM snack)

11:15-12:15 (lunch)

1:30-2:30 (After School)

  

Pack-Up: Thursday 10/25

9:00 – 12:00

Connections Minsitry

First Presbyterian Church Monrovia

101 E. Foothill Blvd.

Monrovia, CA  91016

626.358.3297

October Tower Times #FPCM

The Tower Times now is available. It should be in your email box. If you need a copy, please contact the church by calling (626) 358-3297 or by email Church@fpcmonrovia.org to be add on our email list.

God Bless, 

Monthly Potluck October 6,12 #FPCM

We changed the room to the Fellowship Hall becuase we thought it would be fun to make caramel apples. Bring a $1 if you would like to participate in this extra activity.

Please RSVP by clicking the following link

http://new.evite.com/?k=evite&c=TrueBrand_Exact&gclid=COCt57mDz7ICFal7Qgod3AsA7Q#view_invite:eid=0202AAPMTMDWJMM52EPCA2C5BJQ7VY

2013 pledge #FPCM

2013 pledge cards will be in the bulletin this Sunday. Don't forget to fill one out and turn it in to the Business Office. Thank you, 

Celebration BBQ Sept 23, 12 #FPCM

Please RSVP by clicking the following link

http://new.evite.com/?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=rsvp_yes&utm_campaign=invite_details#view_invite:eid=0202AAPMTMDWJMM52EPB7OFW4BCQZA&gid=0202AAPMT7N2NE3UEEPB7OGA3AJFJI

Connections Team

First Presbyterian Church Monrovia

101 E. Foothill Blvd.

Monrovia, CA  91016

626.358.3297 x209

PWC Luncheon, Sept. 16, 12 @11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall #FPCM

Please join us after worship service on Sunday, Sept. 16 for our luncheon. Our speaker will be our own health and fitness guru, Kristy Sketeris. Kristy will be sharing with us about Health or Fitness – What’s the Difference, and Why Does It Matter? She will share with us about knowing what our goal really is, and how each of us can take the ‘do-able’ steps to achieve it. Kristy has made health and fitness her lifestyle, and has taught these principles to women’s groups in other area congregations… See you there! 

There is no charge to attend the luncheon. A basket for donations will be available to help offset the cost of lunch. 

Who's really following FPCM on Social Media? #FPCM

Please type a response to this post? From Tony's Sermon this Morning. We like to see how fast and how far does these announcements reach. 

One more question: What day do you look for new announcements on Social Media and how often would you like to see announcements to be posted? 

Thank you and God bless,

Andy CharngFirst Presbyterian Church Monrovia
Social Media

andy@fpcmonrovia.org
2012

http://www.fpcmonrovia.org/
https://www.facebook.com/fpcmonrovia

https://twitter.com/FPCMonrovia

http://www.linkedin.com/in/fpcmonrovia

http://fpcmonroviaca.blogspot.com/
http://pinterest.com/fpcmonrovia/

http://www.youtube.com/fpcmonroviaCA

September Tower Times #FPCM

The Tower Times now is available. It should be in your email box. If you need a copy, please contact the church by calling (626) 358-3297 or by email Church@fpcmonrovia.org to be add on our email list.

God Bless, 

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) #FPCM

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) starts at FPCM on September 5? Join us! Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11:30. Childcare is provided. Email mops@fpcmonrovia.org

Caring for Clifton - school registration!

We are partnering with Clifton Middle school again this year!  You helped make a big impact on the life of that school last year and now we have the opportunity to continue it.  Clifton will be holding their registration days for the students on Tuesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 22 with the time frame of 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.  These are important days in the life of this school and they need all the help they can get.  Here are the details:

·        Address for the school is 226 South Ivy in Monrovia.  1 block from our church!!

·        Work either day or both if you like.

·        Time frame is 8:00 am to noon.  If you would like to work the whole time, please arrive at 7:30 am to Clifton to be briefed on what to do.  But if you can only give an hour or so, then just show up and you will be placed in the best spot.

·        Things that you will be doing – taking registration papers, taking money, passing out uniforms and so on.

·        Most places will be inside so you will sit and be in an air conditioned room.

·        Also, children are welcome and can be helpers as well.

·        Please see Courtney Glass when you arrive and he will be able to direct to you where you need to be.

We would like to give them a list of people who are committed to help by Monday, August 20 so that they know what holes to fill so please think and pray about how you can help and respond to this email (alicia@fpcmonrovia.org) or sign up on the patio on Sunday, August 19^th.

Thank you church family!  We are excited to see what God has in mind as we continue to partner with Clifton.

Connections Ministry

First Presbyterian Church Monrovia

101 E. Foothill Blvd.

Monrovia, CA  91016

626.358.3297 x209

First Presbyterian Church Preschool of Monrovia

#FPCM First Presbyterian Church Preschool of Monrovia is now on facebook.  Like Us @  https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresbyterianChurchPreschoolOfMonrovia

PINK FLAMINGO FLOCKING

Help the FPCM Youth Group raise money for Summer Camp!

During the month of July we will be running a Pink Flamingo Flocking fundraiser (Operation PF3).

How it works:  You pay $20 to place a hit on someone’s house, in which they will find a flock of 50 mini pink flamingo’s* grazing on their lawn the following morning. Pay $30 to double the flock!

You also have the option of buying immunity from one hit for $30 (Pastor Tony cannot purchase immunity!)

Call or email Jason Emberger to set up a hit or buy “immunity:

Jason@fpcmonrovia.org; 443-994-0300

*no pink flamingo’s will be harmed during this fundraiser!

SHORT TERM HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR SUMMER 2012

One of the families at our church works with this organization and is looking for host families for the youth who are coming.  If you are interested in this opportunity to share your house and your family, please contact Lily Liu and she will be happy to connect with you.  Thank you.

Alicia Glass

Director, Children's Ministry

First Presbyterian Church Monrovia

101 E. Foothill Blvd.

Monrovia, CA  91016

626.358.3297 x209

SHORT TERM HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR SUMMER 2012

First Presbyterian School needs host families who are willing to host 1, 2 or 3 students/staff in their homes.  The students are coming for a short term summer program from Henan city, China  and will be of either middle school or high school age.  If you are interested in hosting for one or both of the sessions listed below, we do have students and staffs photo ready for you. Please e-mail Lily Liu atfpslily@yahoo.com or you can call the school at 626-282-9936.  Specific details as follows:

Session 1 - July 11 to July 18, middle school students, $240 compensation per person you host

Session 2 - July 19 to July 30, middle school/high school students, $380 compensation per person you host

Qualifications/Responsibilities

·         You can host a maximum of 3 people, no more than 2 people in one room

·         Provide 2 meals per day – breakfast & dinner

·         Provide transportation to and from First Presbyterian School ( 9am/4pm, M-F)

·         English speaking families please (English must be the primary language used in the home)

·         Be able to make your guests feel like a part of your family for the short time they are here.

Contact information

First Presbyterian School

101 S Atlantic Blvd

Alhambra CA 91801

626-282-9936

fpslily@yahoo.com

VBS-Freedom in the Marketplace-Last night

Dear church family-

I would like to invite you to the last night of VBS.  We have a meal together and then go into the sanctuary to have a worship service where we will sing, talk about the mission project – Schools in the Sand, hear our last drama and see the slide show of the week.  This is a great time to come and see what God has done throughout the week of VBS.  The meal costs $5 per person and you will get grilled chicken, rice and salad with a drink.  If you plan on coming to the meal, please let Alicia know ASAP as she needs to have an official food count for the caterer.

Here is a little about our mission project for the week:

This project came to our attention through two members of our church who were Pakistan missionaries.  Schools in the Sand was founded by Caleb John, back in 2001, who wanted nothing more than to share his love of Christ and the desire to see children get a good education.  There are many remote villages in Pakistan which predominately have Hindu families and they do not have enough money to send their children to school, let alone pay for the uniforms and books.  Not only that, but there is an animosity between the Hindus and the Muslims of Pakistan so that the Hindus are discriminated against even if they try to go to school in the city.  Seeing this broke Caleb’s heart and he decided to start this ministry of schools so that Hindu children would not be discriminated against, but would be told how much Jesus loves them.  The schools are set up Family style, where all the children learn together in one room ranging in grade from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade.  Many children and families have been come to know Jesus through his ministry and have even been baptized. If it were not for these schools, these children would not be getting a basic education.  It is an honor to support this ministry through our VBS this year.  If you have any questions, please call Alicia Glass regarding this ministry.

So Thursday, June 28 at 6:00 pm…come and experience VBS!!

Alicia Glass

Director, Children's Ministry

First Presbyterian Church Monrovia

101 E. Foothill Blvd.

Monrovia, CA  91016

626.358.3297 x209

July/August edition of the Tower Times

The Tower Times now available. It should be in your email box. If you need a copy, please contact the church by calling (626) 358-3297 or by email Church@fpcmonrovia.org to be add on our email list.

God Bless, 

PWC Ice Cream Social

PWC Ice Cream Social

SUNDAY, JULY 1

Enjoy an ice cold root beer float on a hot summer day

and help support the FPCM youth group!!

Kinsler N Korea mission newsletter

Kinsler N Korea mission newsletter. It should be in your email box. If you need a copy, please contact the church by calling (626) 358-3297 or by email Church@fpcmonrovia.org to be add on our email list.

God Bless, 

Piano Fund

Caring for Clifton all done for the year!!

Dear Church Family-

How amazing to be able to provide a fantastic meal for the staff and teachers on Tuesday, June 5.  They all ate until they were full and enjoyed every bite.  We are so grateful to have a church family who is so giving and caring towards others.  The way that you have given to Clifton through your time and money is showing that you care for them and they see that.  As each teacher and staff left, they all said how wonderful the food was and how much they appreciate our partnership.  So thank you for being so gracious!!

We will continue our partnership with them next year as well.  If you have any ideas of how we could help them or if you would like to be a part of the Connections Team, please email Alicia Glass at alicia@fpcmonrovia.org.  Thank you and God bless!!

Connections Team

First Presbyterian Church Monrovia

101 E. Foothill Blvd.

Monrovia, CA  91016

626.358.3297 x209

Family We Help Support in Agriculural Work in Asia

Good News!
 
The family we help support in agricultural work in Asia has been stuck in Thailand for five months waiting on a visa for the country in which they serve.  Hooray!  The visa has come through and they are heading home to the area they serve.  Thanks to all of you who lifted them up during this trying time and continue to lift them up for a safe journey and fruitful service.  

Last Caring for Clifton Middle School event...

Thank you so much for all your generosity over the school year.  I know that the Principal, Ms. Gates and Assistant Principal, Mr. Glass as well as the staff have appreciated our presence.  We hope to continue our presence next year and maybe get onto campus to help out.  Please start thinking about how you can be a part of that.

On Tuesday, June 5 we will be hosting a lunch for the staff at Clifton.  We are having a taco bar.  There are still some items that we are in need of:

1 Small container of sour cream

Four or five limes

2 more desserts

Bag of shredded lettuce

1 pound of cooked, shredded chicken – need two people to volunteer to bring this

1 pound of cooked shredded pork – need two people to volunteer to bring this

You are always welcome to come and help set up and serve the staff.  We will start set up at 11:30 am in Room 6 at Clifton Middle school – lunch is from 12:27 to 1:02 and then we will clean up after that.

Please send an email to Alicia alicia@fpcmonrovia.org  if you are willing to help out in any way…thank you so much.

Connections Team

First Presbyterian Church Monrovia

101 E. Foothill Blvd.

Monrovia, CA  91016

626.358.3297 x209