http://fredericksburgpc.org The Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg Virginia Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:48:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 The church traveled to Camp Hanover for the Congregational retreat. It was a great time of fun and fellowship. Join us again this year March 13-14 2010! [1] [1] http://fredericksburgpc.org/wp-content/uploads/church-retreat-2009.jpg http://fredericksburgpc.org/slide-show/congregational-reteat-2009-1358 Senior High and 8th Graders trip to Montreat deposits of $100 are due by March 1. Call Sarah Dennis if you have any question. http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/montreat-deposits-1347 Senior High and 8th Graders trip to Montreat deposits of $100 are due by March 1. Call Sarah Dennis if you have any question. http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/montreat-depoists-1345 Senior High Retreat to Massanetta permission forms are available on the website (if you need one)and due by February 28. Cost of the trip is $30. http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/senior-high-retreat-to-massanetta-1343 Lenten Bible study begins Wednesday February 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the attic. We will be talking about how we can deepen our faith this Lenten season. The Bible study will be every Wednesday through Lent (February 24, March 3,10,17,24,31). http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/youth-lent-bible-study-1340 Our Mid-week supper and activities resume this Wednesday, February 24. Please fill out the reservation form found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate. Kaci LeFebre will prepare the meal that will be served from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Adults may choose from 3 activities (6:45-7:45): Faith & Movies (watch The Illusionist); The “Big Church Theory” led by Pastor Dennis; or Christian Meditation. Youth begin a Lenten Bible Study; 2nd – 6th graders will participate in Music extravaganza; 4’s – 1st graders will have games; and a nursery is provide for our youngest. We invite the congregation to join in our service project by bringing in items for hygiene kits for Haiti. OVER 35,000 HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN HAITI. Items for the kits include 1(one) each: hand towel, washcloth, comb, nail clipper w/ file, bar soap (bath size in wrapper), toothbrush (original package) and 6 band aids. Monetary donations are welcomed: $10 for hygiene kit and $2 for shipping. Put checks in the offering plate and place items in the marked bin at the bottom of the stairs in the Education Building. http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/mid-week-supper-1336 Any child, youth, or adult who has attended or had a family member attend a camp/retreat at CampHanover recently or many years ago –is invited to a meeting on Sunday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. in theMiddle House. Bruce Harvey serves on a task force that is reviewing the current program at CampHanover and will make recommendations about the future direction of programming. Your inputis important as we discuss some of the following questions:Why do you/your children choose Camp Hanover? Other camps? Does Camp Hanover's focuson small group camping model influence your decision to attend? (To children &Youth) Why do you come to Camp Hanover? And What kind of programs would get youexcited to come to CH? (To adults) What would bring you to Camp Hanover? And In orderfor Camp Hanover to achieve its stated outcomes, what elements/ingredients must be presentand at work? If you could change or add anything to Camp Hanover, what would it be? http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/camp-hanover-program-meeting-1334 The Congregational Retreat at Camp Hanover is March 13-14. Registration forms are available outside the Sanctuary after both worship services. http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/congregational-retreat-1332 All women of the church are invited to attend any of our scheduled Presbyterian Women’s meetingsor special events. If you are interested in joining a circle, please call Moderator, Carol Johnson, at373-2703 for details of meeting times and places. Upcoming scheduled activities:February 21 - Pastor Dennis will offer an overview of our Bible Study on Joshua, Lessons 7-9,in the Church Parrlor at 7:00 p.m.February 22PW Coordinating Team Meeting at 9:00 a.m., in the Church Parlor; Note dateand time change:Mission Workshop at 10:00 a.m., in the Church Parlor - trim stamps (bring scissors),sort clothing for School Dressing Days, make children’s comfort blankets. Soup,bread, and dessert will be provided;April 18 - Annual Spring Tea at Trudy and Milton McNatt’s, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.;May 17 - Birthday Luncheon at Renato’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/presbyterian-women-1328 Attention Prime Timers: a deposit of $50 for the May 12-13, trip is due by February 28. We (Empty Nesters) will be visiting Monticello and the new visitor’s center on Wednesday, March 10. We will leave from the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The cost of the house tour is $22 per person or $15 if we get a group of 25. The new visitor’s center has an introductory film on Jefferson, several exhibits, a model of Monticello and café. The café prices are $6.99 each for a salad, grilled or cold sandwich plus cost of beverage. Please call or email Kay Lanceley (786-7270 or jklanceley@aol.com by March 3. http://fredericksburgpc.org/announcements/prime-timers-3-1325