Join us Thursday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the WareHouse for a viewing of National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Please bring a drink for yourself. The movie and popcorn are on us! Please RSVP to
by Tuesday, May 20. learn more
Rome Braves game sponsored by Men Serving God June 7
Men Serving God will once again be sponsoring a Rome Braves Game on Saturday June 7 at 7:00 p.m. A Tailgate picnic will be available prior to the game. Tickets will be $5.50 each. Sign up for tickets starting Sunday, May 18 in the Gathering Space. Contact
(404) 226-0088 for questions or more information.
Forever 50's Trip to Niagara Falls, Canada featuring a visit to Toronto June 16-22
Don't miss this special trip to Niagara Falls, Canada with a visit to Toronto June 16-22. This tour includes a 7 day. 6 night stay in Niagara Falls with breakfast and full course dinners, all day tour of Niagara and Toronto, Harbour Cruise, IMAX, Maid of the Mist, tour of local winery, taxes and standard gratuities, luggage handling and more. The cost is $779.00 per person double occupancy. Please contact
to sign up or if you have questions by May 1 as the trip is dependant on sufficient numbers. learn more
Preschool Summer Camp July 2008
For current students, siblings, church members and friends, who will be three by September 1, 2008 through kindergarten (age 6). SCHEDULE: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday Session 1: July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 – Let’s Go to the Beach! Session 2: July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 – Let’s Go to the Circus! Session 3: July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 – Let’s Go Camping! COST: $75.00 per child for each session; $5 discount for siblings. You may choose one or more sessions. Please choose carefully—fees are payable in advance and are NOT refundable unless a class is unavailable. Request a registration form by
or pick one up from the Gathering Space or Preschool office. learn more
Need assistance with yard work or small household repairs?
Let our team of HG FPC (Home & Garden First Presbyterian Church) volunteers give you a loving hand! To volunteer or if you need loving hands please contact Patsy Carlton (770) 422-6483 or Debbie Peterson (678) 560-5814. "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14
Calling All Knitters
New outbreaks of leprosy in Southeast Asia have led to new calls for knitted leprosy bandages to hold in place 4x4's with medication. Please follow these directions: use 100% cotton yarn either white or ecru; knit with #8 needles. Cast on 18 stitches and knit until 4 inches wide by 4 feet long. Wash and air dry. Roll into tight roll and pin with large safety pin. Drop into sandwich-sized zip seal bag. Return to Presbytery Office or to First Presbyterian, Dalton who will mail them. Thanks!
Ushers needed for all services
A friend and gracious spirit describes the work of an usher. Share this gift with the FPC congregation by volunteering for Usher duty 2008. Ushers are needed for all services. Please contact Malcolm Bethune (770) 974-3008. Learn more...
Join the most lively volunteer group around FPC - Bulletin stuffers
There’s nothing stuffy about this crew! Stuffers meet on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Glover Room. There’s plenty of coffee, conversation and Laughter. Come have some fun and be a stuffer! Contact
at the church if interested in joining this lively group! (770) 427-0293.
Monday Evening Women's Bible Study
FPC women, please join us for a fresh vision from God's word; A study of Paul's letters to the Philippians and Galatians. It's not too late to join. The next study convenes in the Glover Room and continues every 1st and 3rd Monday thereafter. This study will be led by Rev. Denise Beltzner. Register today with
(770) 427-0293, ext 241.
Women on the Run Bible Study continues on Thursdays
Trade in those heels for a pair of walking or running shoes with SOUL! Join the Women on the Run Bible Study continues on Thursdays in the Holland Hall basement. The Study begins at 9:15 a.m. with a special prayer time and at 9:30 a.m. we begin the Study: Bad Women of the Bible, followed by a walk or run together. You do not have to be a runner to be a "Women on the Run!" Please check the Small Group/Bible Study Web page for contact information.
Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study continues
Join in the fascinating study of The Amazing Collection, a 12-week study of the Minor Prophets, Hosea through Malachi. A continental breakfast is available at 9:00 a.m. with the study beginning at 9:30 a.m. in room 057. Registration cards are available at the Welcome Center. Contact
for more information.
Meals on Wheels needs more drivers
Presbyterian Women has volunteered with "Meals On Wheels" in Marietta and Cobb County for 30 years. We need your help to continue this meaningful ministry. Drivers are needed every Wednesday and Friday for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours to deliver meals to people who need them. The meals are picked up at the the Senior Center on Fairground Street at 10:00 a.m. If you prefer not to drive, but would like to ride with a driver to assist in navigation or provide company, this is a great help as well. Drivers will cover the same route each time. Currently, each drive volunteers twice a quarter, but with more drivers it would be less often. If interested in this rewarding ministry, please contact Suzanne Edwards (770) 993-2143.
Help with Prime Timer Luncheons
Volunteers are needed to help with the Prime Timer Luncheons. Volunteer to help serve the drinks, carry the Prime Timer's trays and clean up. The luncheons usually last from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you would be willing to volunteer, please contact
(770) 427-0293 ext. 241.
Singles Focused on Christ to prepare and serve meals to Presbyterian Student Group at KSU
The FPC Singles Focused on Christ Ministry will be preparing and serving a home-cooked meal on the second Thursday of each month to the Presbyterian student group at KSU. If interested in participating by helping to prepare or serve the meal, please contact
. We will meet at the Rec & Wellness Center at Kennesaw State University at 6:30 p.m. There will be approximately 15 college students and 1 campus minister to feed. This group meets for dinner and fellowship at 7:00 p.m. with worship at 8:00 p.m. on the KSU campus. Learn more about Singles Focused on Christ.
Service opportunity at Camp Cherokee
Do you have some time to spare? Are you handy with tools? Come help Camp Cherokee get fixed up. Volunteers are needed to do everything from painting to construction. Contact if interested.
Club 3:30 children need snacks
Every afternoon hungry children arrive on the bus for our after school ministry. Donations of individually wrapped snacks are needed such as cheese crackers, granola bars, Doritos, etc. Leave donations at the Reception Desk marked for Club 3:30. Thank you for supporting this ministry.
Housemate Match, a United Way program matching home providers/home seekers
Are you seeking a safe, affordable home? Do you have an extra bedroom in your home that you want to rent? House mate Match, a United Way funded program, has 20 years experience compassionately matching Home Providers and Home Seekers after confidential screening and interview. Now providing in Home Care Giving – free rent. Contact
, Housing Counselor Cobb County. Tel: (770) 578-7526, Fax: (770) 565-2780.
Out of Our Seats. Into the Streets!
Habitat for Humanity build dates in May and June
Come help us serve God, who is the Builder of All Things. Presbyterian Coalition for Cobb Habitat for Humanity is building house #51 in Hillcrest West subdivision in Austell (same place as 2007). Since 1993, we have housed 50 families - building 21 Habitat houses in Cobb County, restoring 3 houses after Hurrican Dennis, and sponsoring 26 houses for Kenya Habitat for Humanity. This year, we will house 8 more families - one in Cobb County and 7 in Kenya - fulfilling our goal -- "8 houses in 2008." Build dates 2008 are May 10, 17, 31 and June 14, 16-21. If you have questions or would like to be involved with Presbyterian Coalition Cobb Habitat for Humanity, please contact: Bob White (770) 565-0975 or visit the web site.
Mission T-Shirts for sale
If you are interested in ordering our new mission T-shirt to wear while doing any mission work this year, please email
or call her at (678) 560-5814. All sizes are available including youth sizes for our littlest missionaries and they are $7 each. The mission field begins when we leave the front door of our church, so whatever we do, and wherever we go to serve God's people, we do it as missionaries of our church, a mission church for Christ. Let all know that First Presbyterians of Marietta are "Out of their seats and into the Streets!" Learn more about FPC Missions.
Katrina Mission Trip-New Orleans
Read all about the largest FPC Katrina Mission Trip! Follow the movement of the Holy Spirit (as captured by writer and editor, Becky Jordan) on the Katrina Mission Blog.
Youth Mexico Mission needs your support
Please continue to support the Youth Mexico Mission Trip as they continue to raise funds for their June 2008 trip to Mexico. Buy a "block" for $10.00 and help build a house! Please contact
or
to make a donation. Thank you for your continued support.
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