First Presbyterian

In what way must we reckon with our past, present, and future as we listen to what the Holy Spirit would say to us through the spirits who visit Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve? We will look at segments of A Christmas Carol and then enter a lively discussion.

No preparation needed unless one wants to read the book or watch your favorite A Christmas Carol movie. We will meet in The Well and on Zoom on December 8 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. 

Youth Club meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Geri Doll is our Youth Director and has developed 3 separate age-group programs for youth between the ages of 10 and Senior High School.

*Senior High Youth Group (Grades 9-12)

*Middle School Youth Group (Grades 7-8)

*5-6th Grade Youth

Dinner is served at 6 p.m. After dinner, youth may choose between Youth Choir or free time where they can enjoy playing pool, board games, and other activities located in the Youth Lounge from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The youth study begins a 7 p.m. and concludes at 8 p.m. Transportation can be provided upon request and parental consent. Contact Geri for more details!

Kid's Club will begin meeting on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning December 1. This group also participates in a family fellowship activity once a month. 

We will have a one room schoolhouse classroom located in the nursery for ages Newborn- 6 years old. We also have a classroom for children ages 7, 8, and 9. We will start out in the Youth Lounge on the third floor with dinner, and we end our night by 8 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Norris. -Director of FPC Children’s Ministry

Click on the link below for the latest E-Blast!

https://firstchurchwichita.org/assets/documents/Weekly_E-Blast_12-2-21.pdf

Afghan refugees are arriving faster than scheduled and we need your help!

Here are a few quick facts :

• Most Afghan families are large (8-10 children).
• Most Afghan women are good seamstresses and make all their own clothes.
• Most Afghan women do not speak English. Husbands may have good English.

The IRC (International Rescue Committee) is overwhelmed with the number of newcomers arriving… and the volunteer hours needed to sort through donations and set up each household.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CREATE WELCOME KITS! 

We can create pre-made welcome kits to speed up the process. We have chosen to create 50 Dinnerware Kits. Here’s what each kit will contain:

• 8 Dinner Plates 8 Drinking Glasses
• 8 Salad Plates 8 Mugs
• 8 Bowls 8 Silverware sets

You can help by donating any of the above items (new or very gently used) and the mission team will make up the kits. Or, if you’d like us to do the shopping for you, please send donations to the church office and denote “welcome kits” on your gift. Other donations of household goods are still welcome, of course.

Volunteers are still needed to:

• Provide transportation to enroll kids in school, get a drivers’ license, go to doctor appointments, etc.
• Help set up houses

If you would like to volunteer, sign up on the IRC website. https://www.rescue.org/volunteer-opportunities/wichita-ks.

Housing: If you or someone you know has housing available for rent, please contact Morgan Palace at morgan.palace@rescue.org. Housing is in short supply and is a big challenge.

 Thank you for your support and God Bless!

~ Patrice Cummings

https://firstchurchwichita.org/media/sermons/view/150th-anniversary-documentary

Matthew 25 Church Initiative:

At the September 2019 meeting of Session, we became a Matthew 25 Church, committing to congregational vitality, addressing issues of poverty and race.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Brent