#FPCM Hiking up to Echo mountain (the White City)

     Come with us to wake up and have God in your face

Ok maybe that might be a bit of an exaggeration but maybe not because we are planning on hiking up to Echo mountain (the White City) overlooking Pasadena for a special morning of worship and reflection early in the morning where Jason will walk us through a memorable, quiet opportunity to get closer to our creator. This hike will take us up a fairly strenuous trail at the end of Lake ave. about 2 1/2 miles up the Sam Merril trail to a great lookout, where Mr. Lowe thought it was a good enough location to build a grand hotel some 100 years ago. That hotel no longer stands due to a fire but the foundation still exists and so does the view. We would love to have anyone who can make the 5 mile round trip, join us and share in whatever God has to offer.

 

Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 6:00 am

Where: First Pres Church parking lot to caravan up to the trail head

Contact: Steve Eckstrom, tooltime91260@aol.com or Jason Emberger jason@fpcmonrovia.org and anyone who likes to be in nature.

Sunrise: 7:12 am

FPCM Baskets of Blessings Packing dates Nov.17 and Dec.15th, 2013

It’s that time of year again when our Congregation can share in the gifts that God has blessed us with.

For many years, the Deacons have provided baskets of food to needy families in our church and community to help. We do not only supply food for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but include food for every day needs.

We also became aware several years ago that some people aren’t able to cook a turkey or a ham, so we give gift certificates, appropriate for the size of the family, so that they can

make an individual choice of what fulfills their needs.

Our congregation has always been generous in their giving of food and gift certificates, and we are asking you to continue this tradition. Please bring your donations to the Narthex where we will have a display for the “Baskets of Blessings” during the months of October, November and part of December.

Prior to Thanksgiving, on Sunday, November

17 and prior to Christmas on Sunday,

December 15, the Deacons will work together

to assemble the baskets. Only one or two

people are made aware of the people to

whom the baskets will be delivered to, so that

there is no concern about too many people

having the information. Baskets will be

delivered between Sunday and Tuesday

evenings.

Although most of the recipients are not able to come forward to thank you directly, please know that your donations mean so much to so many. Thank you for your continued support.

By His Grace and in His Love, Steve Eckstrom and April Borrow Deacon Co-Moderators

List of Donations:

•Stuffing

•Spaghetti

•Spaghetti Sauce

•Peanut Butter

•Jelly

•Cereal

•Caned Soup and Stews

•Applesauce

•Canned Vegetables

•Cranberry Sauce

•Canned Fruit

•Boxed Mashed Potatoes

•Canned Yams

•Marshmallows

•Boxed Jell-O

•Baking Mixes (Bisquick, cakes, cookies, brownies, etc.)

•Grocery Store Gift Cards

•Retail Store Gift Cards (for Christmas)

Dates to Remember:

•Thanksgiving Packing: Sunday, November 17th

•Christmas Packing: Sunday, December 15th

October Tower Times #FPCM

The digital version of the Tower Times now is available. It should be in your email inbox. Also a few print copies are located in Narthex. If you need a digital or print copy. Please contact the church by calling (626) 358-3297 or by email Church@fpcmonrovia.org to be add on our email list and mailing list.

If you do no want to receive the digital version, please let us know.

God Bless, 

#FPCM MOPS Yankee Candle® Fundraiser Oct. 2 through 23

Dear Church,

My group, MOPS, has just kicked off our Yankee Candle® Fundraiser and I need your help! We are raising funds for special programs and materials. Our group earns 40% of every dollar you spend.

Simply click here to see the exciting collection of America's Best Loved Candles™, candle accessories, flameless fragrance and assorted gift wrap. Shop online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – everything is shipped directly to you.

If you don't click on my link listed above, you need to enter my Group Number 990056026 and my Seller IDTina76 in order for me to receive credit.

Click here for my site

If you are having trouble with the above link, you may copy and paste the following link in to your browser:
https://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/ycfroot/ycfwcgi.exe?_V4=Process&_Func=enterWebsiteFromEmail&publicKey=1XJv7xNOdFwnLIF24tY78qbiCieewDIp

Our fundraiser will be running from 02-Oct-2013 through 23-Oct-2013. Please help me by placing your order before the end of our sale. You can continue to order all season – my group will receive credit.

If you have any questions,  Email Tina Emberger tina@fpcmonrovia.org

Thanks, my group and I really appreciate your support!

Tina Emberger 
MOPS Coordinator 
First Presbyterian Church Monrovia