tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84480360749625206662011-08-04T04:26:09.093-05:00firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-68138591826092775192008-12-11T16:44:00.004-06:002009-11-23T07:15:00.675-06:00

In 1988, the First Presbyterian Church of Vernon, Texas celebrated its centennial. As part of the festivities, the church developed a narrated slideshow. That slideshow is now part of the internet age. You can find it here.The slideshow runs about fifteen minutes and contains some rare audio of interviews with Mrs. Elliot and Mr. Sullivan. It's exciting to hear these voices from the past as the

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-45013283185075910502008-06-10T09:49:00.004-05:002008-06-10T09:58:49.502-05:00

Five members of the First Presbyterian Church of Vernon,Texas are heading to Belize this week on an eight day mission trip. We are in partnership once again with Word at Work. We will be visiting orphanages, a prison, and a Presbyterian seminary. We will be working alongside Christians already there, doing the hard work of spreading the good news. Please keep Alice Tate, Julie, Letha, Valerie and

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-36925729915518273632008-04-13T21:04:00.003-05:002008-04-13T21:06:48.475-05:00

Mark F and Cathy D are the owner/operators of the Vernon Plaza Theater. Cathy grew up in Vernon, and Mark grew up all over Texas in towns like Abilene and Waco before settling in Austin. They met in 2001 and were married three years later. Cathy has a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and worked for many years in different private schools. Both she and Mark were active in the Austin

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-1109281298958621682008-03-05T10:32:00.003-06:002008-03-05T10:40:51.622-06:00

A message from Jack Frost III. Can you believe that more than 1.3 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year? Those are staggering statistics, but there is hope. Each of us can do something to save lives and help those already fighting this disease. That's why I've decided to take action against cancer by supporting the American Cancer Society Relay

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-88713914197317514522008-02-29T16:37:00.002-06:002008-02-29T16:40:21.546-06:00

The March 2008 edition of "Presbyterians Today" (a denominational publication) has an article entitled "Elders as Spiritual Leaders"http://www.pcusa.org/today/believe/2008/elders.htmHere is an excerpt..."Consider the spiritual vitality that might blossom within congregations if elders would give as much time and attention to providing models for discipleship and evangelism as they give to

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-24896396084918414092008-01-17T00:32:00.001-06:002008-01-17T00:43:57.624-06:00

Building One Another: A Letter of Encouragement (I Thessalonians 5:11) January 15, 2008 Volume 7, No. 3 Mentoring Dear Friend, In the midst of the epic story that unfolds in the Book of Acts there is what seems to be a small aside: “Now there came to Ephesus a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria. He was an eloquent man,

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-63076358217573825372008-01-16T23:02:00.000-06:002008-01-16T23:16:39.497-06:00

A Message from Tim Tam of Word at Work: Well, a few of your members got to participate on a Vision Trip with All Saints Church of Amarillo and were able to get a glimpse at our work in Belize. Are you ready to launch a bigger assault? The folks from All Saints are planning a mission trip for the 2nd week in June and would like to invite you to join them again. Here’s

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-21268608974142652942008-01-16T20:59:00.000-06:002008-01-16T21:06:00.314-06:00

We collect for United Samaritan Services of Vernon every Communion Sunday. As Christ has shared his life with us, let us share with one another. Here is a current list of needed supplies: Brown paper grocery bagsTunaMacaroni & cheeseDried beansPeanut butter Please also keep in mind that USSV often fills the needs that public assistance cannot provide. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CANNT BE

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-22422649644274128472007-12-22T18:21:00.000-06:002007-12-22T19:02:46.678-06:00

Join us for a new Christmas tradition, old time radio. The First Presbyterian Church in partnership with the Vernon Community Players presents Dickens' A Christmas Carol this Sunday, December 23 @ 5pm and Christmas Eve, December 24 @ 8pm on KVWC radio, 103.1 FM.The First Presbyterian Church is a proud sponsor of this classic story of redemption. Whether you have heard the story a hundred times

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-36592738217086499462007-12-22T18:14:00.001-06:002007-12-22T18:21:19.169-06:00

A big thank you to the choir this Advent season as we have made an offering of the music from Handel's Messiah. We are especially thankful for those folks from other churches who helped. Together we saw a witness that Christ is not divided. The Church is truly one. We are certainly blessed. I especially appreciate Mary Jane E's hard work as director and Lance B's countless hours on the

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-61722334724995789182007-12-08T17:20:00.000-06:002007-12-08T16:00:17.764-06:00

In December, the congregation and friends are invited to a Messiah Roadtrip.Join us as we head to Wichita Falls on December 16th to the First Presbyterian Church. We will leave the church parking lot at 12:30 pm for lunch and then a Messiah concert at 3:30 pm.Please RSVP at 940-553-3925.December 2007 ScheduleSunday, December 2"Comfort, Comfort, My People"Isaiah 40:1-11; John 10:1-18; Ps 85:1-139

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-74132916353789246152007-12-08T15:36:00.000-06:002007-12-08T15:55:44.447-06:00

After the Christmas holidays, First Presbyterian Church will be planning a roadtrip to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Until March 30, 2008, the museum will be showing an exhibit entitled, Picturing the Bible: the Earliest Christian Art. Here we will see how the "earliest Christians first gave visual expression to their religious beliefs." It is a review of Christian art from the third to

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-51967726018316869392007-12-07T10:24:00.000-06:002007-12-07T10:36:32.951-06:00

The Vernon Presbyterian Choir will be heading over to Odell at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 8th to record Christmas carols for the upcoming radio production of a Christmas Carol. Meet in the church's parking lot.We also will be distributing those carols as a CD to our shut-ins this Christmas season. All are welcome to join us.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-71595376787515231972007-11-22T10:41:00.000-06:002007-11-22T10:56:34.204-06:00

In the midst of a horrific Civil War being fought over the terrible injustice of slavery, Abraham Lincoln suggested that we turn our attentions to God in thanksgiving.The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come,

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-1776781126764968172007-11-20T14:33:00.000-06:002007-11-20T15:18:43.717-06:00

Great news, praise God! Our 2008 Pledge Drive was very successful as we received $177,000 in pledges. This is a significant increase over the last few years. This will help support the operations and ministries of our church next year. Thank you for your pledge to Vernon First Presbyterian Church.If you are interested in how we prepare our budgets, please follow this link. If you are

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-23117581174854399332007-11-19T21:48:00.000-06:002007-11-29T15:43:57.072-06:00

Every year we partner with the Wilbarger Church of Christ to provide some Christmas cheer to cadets at Victory Field. For some of those cadets, we are the only family they will see this Christmas season. We need your help. Please contact the church at 553-3925 or vernonpres@sbcglobal.net to let them know what you can contribute. Please help us to reach out with the love of Christ this season.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-60598080909256877912007-11-19T08:30:00.000-06:002007-11-19T10:23:18.937-06:00

On November 18, our congregation witnessed the baptism of Ezra Clay and Kristin Leigh. Ezra was born in May 2007 in Plano, Texas. Kristin was born in October 2006 in Wichita Falls. We give thanks for God's grace found in Jesus Christ and take seriously our vows to help raise these children in the faith.BAPTISMCombined with the promises of Scripture, Baptism is a sign and seal of incorporation

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-50924210861815168592007-11-19T08:17:00.001-06:002007-11-19T08:24:02.232-06:00

CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 18-24Sunday (11-18) 9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes10:50 am - Worship6:00 pm - Community Thanksgiving Service @ Calvary Baptist ChurchMonday (11-19) 5:30 pm - Bear Den, McLain7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub HallWednesday (11-21)11:00 am - Prayer GroupThursday (11-22) THANKSGIVING DAY Church Office ClosedFriday (11-23) Church

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-57087427929907703802007-11-16T15:45:00.000-06:002007-11-16T15:58:11.352-06:00

In 2007-2008, the First Presbyterian Church of Vernon, Texas will be celebrating Jesus Christ through the witness of George Frederick Handel’s Messiah. In 1741, Handel received a letter from Charles Jennens who had written some lyrics for Handel in the past. In the letter, Jennens sought Handel’s help to set music for a compilation of Scripture about the Christ of God. Whether inspired by

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-69832277195740972652007-11-12T17:43:00.000-06:002007-11-12T17:48:33.627-06:00

There will be a Thanksgiving Service held for the youth on the Victory Field campus this Saturday, November 17th, 2-3pm, in the gym. Lupe Rando, New Life Baptist Church, will be conducting the service. Please pass the word that registered volunteers are invited to attend this service if able.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-32149694664448312502007-11-10T11:51:00.000-06:002007-11-10T12:40:24.699-06:00

Sunday, November 11, is Veterans Day. We continue to thank God for the men and women who have served and are serving in the military. As we remember their sacrifice, please keep them in your prayers. Also pray for the following soldiers in active service who have a personal connection with our congregation.Danny, Rodney Paul, Eric, Sheila, Trevor, Brian, Tim, Nancy, Joseph, and DavidIf you

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-83604179155242366652007-11-07T15:55:00.002-06:002007-11-07T16:01:46.406-06:00

A progressive dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, December 1 at 6:30 pm. An appetizer course and a main course will be held at various members’ homes. Dessert will be served in the church Parlor. Child care will be provided at the church during the evening.Sign up sheets are posted in the Narthex. When signing up, please indicate how many will be attending and what dish you will bring.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-17117593192944079342007-11-07T15:36:00.000-06:002007-11-07T15:52:50.015-06:00

Thanks to the generosity of Mary Beth Waggoner, the Texas Presbyterian Foundation has received the bulk of her estate. Moreover, our congregation will receive the income from that estate for the next 23 years. One question has been what will happen to ministries begun and supported by these moneys.The First Presbyterian Church of Vernon has established its own endowment fund to be called

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-43284468592305805812007-11-07T15:27:00.000-06:002007-11-07T15:32:48.249-06:00

John and Pam J have lived in Vernon for 15 years. John works with the Adolescent Forensic Program at the state hospital. Pam teaches the 4-year old class at Sonshine Place Preschool at Calvary Baptist. She was hired last fall as the secretary at this church.John grew up in Big Spring, TX., one of 3 children. He attended Howard County Jr. College, Univ. of Texas, Univ. of North Texas and Texas

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-78675828443699169842007-11-05T16:29:00.000-06:002007-11-05T16:36:32.832-06:00

CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 4 - 11 Sunday (11-4) 9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes10:50 am - Worship, Communion Monday (11-5) 7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub Hall Tuesday(11-6)9:30 am - Circle Meetings Circle 1 - Martha Smith Circle 2 - Lou Byrd6:30 pm - Stewardship Meeting, Budget Hearing7:00 pm - Christian Ed Meeting Wednesday (

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-60325504649490394592007-10-30T22:30:00.000-05:002007-10-30T22:36:14.074-05:00

Jacob, I-Chun and Sofia have their new home in Elletsville, Indiana. If you need their address, please contact the church office. The family is busy, but they sent a few pictures for us to enjoy. That little girl is growing fast!

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-26174402972008432802007-10-30T22:13:00.000-05:002007-10-30T22:17:08.040-05:00

United Samaritan Services of Vernon has need of any non-perishable food item right now except rice and dried beans.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-5540579818386509912007-10-30T22:05:00.000-05:002007-11-07T15:24:11.143-06:00

Brad and Raji met while they were both undergraduates at Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Brad grew up in west Texas and Raji originally came from southern India. They both attended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri where Brad completed a triple degree plan and Raji completed her Masters in Health Administration. They married in 1993 after a long courtship and now have three sons:

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-1251952105816572262007-10-30T22:02:00.000-05:002007-10-30T22:12:15.916-05:00

OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 3 CALENDAR Sunday (10-28) 9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes10:50 am - Worship7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor Monday (10-29) 6:00 pm - Wolf Den, Tate7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub Hall7:00 pm - Pack 87, Halloween Carnival, Staub Hall Wednesday (10-31)11:00 am - Prayer Group7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal,

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-48670326402469125182007-10-23T10:30:00.000-05:002007-10-23T10:38:39.633-05:00

All of you may be familiar with our ministry out at Victory Field which includes weekly Bible Study, prayer for the cadets, monthly birthday fellowships, and parental support. You may also be aware of some discussion about closing the facility. Misti Jacobs, Community Relations Coordinator for Victory Field, sent us a e-mail about the current situation. This is provided for our volunteers and

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-65930485000467707052007-10-23T10:23:00.000-05:002007-10-23T22:50:34.138-05:00

All of you may be familiar with our ministry out at Victory Field which includes weekly Bible Study, prayer for the cadets, monthly birthday fellowships, and parental support. Due to new regulations, all regular volunteers need to be fingerprinted.----Original Message-----From: Tammy VegaSent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 2:22 PMSubject: Deadline for fingerprinting is extended until October 31

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-55212195505659109232007-10-18T19:47:00.000-05:002007-10-18T19:54:04.263-05:00

Please join us for a Work Day Saturday, November 3rd at 9:00 am. We will be cleaning out the north bed in the south courtyard. This area collects trash and leaves which blow into the Narthex. We will dig out unwanted plants and lower the level of the bed for better water drainage away from the building. Volunteers should bring shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows.The Nursery is also in need of

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-67331185024011205432007-10-18T19:36:00.001-05:002007-10-25T20:56:20.775-05:00

The Fellowship committee is sponsoring a Tailgate Party this Friday, October 26 at Staub Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 before the football game. There is no charge for the hamburger meal, but tickets are available for everyone to give to friends and family as an invitation and reminder. Please take some tickets, bring family and friends and enjoy good food and fellowship on Friday night.

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-11970722887131929882007-10-18T19:16:00.000-05:002007-10-18T19:25:23.420-05:00

OCTOBER 21-27 CALENDAR Sunday (10-21) 9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship 9:30 am - Sunday School classes 10:50 am - Worship 7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor Monday (10-22)7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub Hall Tuesday(10-23) 6:00 pm - Den Leader’s Meeting, Staub Hall

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-6028711779077241992007-10-15T15:10:00.000-05:002007-10-15T15:14:56.492-05:00

OCTOBER 14-20 CALENDAR Sunday (10-14) 9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes10:50 am - Worship7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor Monday (10-15) 7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub Hall Tuesday(10-16) 3:30 pm - Webelos 1, Hodsden, Staub Hall7:00 pm - Session Meeting, Staub Hall Wednesday (10-17)11:00 am - Prayer Group11:00 and 12:00 - High

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-36746750587981024122007-10-08T16:53:00.000-05:002007-10-23T23:27:55.448-05:00

WEEKLY CALENDAR OCTOBER 7-13Sunday (10-7) 9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, ParlorMonday (10-8) 6:00 pm - Wolf Den, Tate, Staub Hall7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub HallTuesday (10-9) 3:30 pm - Webelos 1, Hodsden, Staub Hall7:00 pm.- Property and Personnel MeetingWednesday (10-10) 11:00 am - Prayer Group5:00 pm - Dinner @ Baras, 9th

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-67350876850103041582007-10-04T15:57:00.001-05:002007-10-23T23:28:13.939-05:00

CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 5 Sunday (9-30)9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes10:50 am - Worship & Playground Dedication10:50 am - Stewardship Drive Begins7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor Monday (10-1) 7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub Hall Tuesday (10-2)9:30 am - PW Circle Meetings: Circle 1: Carolyn

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-82195878821000734192007-09-26T12:01:00.000-05:002007-09-26T12:05:34.831-05:00

United Samaritan Services of Vernon has the following needs for October 2007: macaroni & cheese,canned meats,pork n' beans,ranch style beans,peas (canned),mixed vegetables (canned),tomatoes (canned),Jell-O,puddings,ramen noodles,breakfast cereals,crackers,grocery bags (paper & plastic)

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-41073573870401477002007-09-24T11:16:00.000-05:002007-09-24T11:18:23.128-05:00

The Fellowship Committee is offering an opportunity to further develop our spiritual and physical selves. October 1-31 will be a time to spend two or three days a week walking with a small group of three people. Information and sign up sheets are available in the Narthex and Staub Hall. Sign up now until Tuesday, September 25.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-83443355125275474452007-09-24T10:58:00.000-05:002007-09-24T11:10:19.663-05:00

The 2008 Stewardship Campaign will begin September 30. The theme this year is “Running the Relay” and we will be using the “batons” again this year. A letter will be sent early in the week reviewing how this works. Prayerfully consider what God is calling you to give to maintain and expand the ministries of our church.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-47025905741466445102007-09-24T10:47:00.000-05:002007-09-24T10:56:53.098-05:00

CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 23 -29 Sunday (9-23)9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes10:50 am - Worship7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor Monday (9-24)6:00 pm - Wolf Den, Tate7:00 pm - Pack 87 Meeting, Staub Hall7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub Hall Tuesday(9-25)3:30 pm - Webelos 1, Hodsden, Staub Hall7:00 pm - Music Ministry Committee Meeting, Staub Hall

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-89192553390370348952007-09-17T12:48:00.001-05:002007-09-17T12:51:39.728-05:00

Vernon Community Players will be holding Auditions for our radio play version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol on Wednesday, September 19, 6:00-8:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, across from Vernon High School. The play will be airing during the Christmas Season on KVWC.

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-22509333496318760052007-09-17T12:20:00.000-05:002007-09-17T12:29:33.577-05:00

CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 16-22 Sunday (9-16)9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes10:50 am - Worship7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor Monday (9-17)7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub Hall Tuesday(9-18)12:00 noon - PW Luncheon, Staub Hall3:30 pm - Webelos 1, Hodsden, Staub Hall6:00 pm - Den Leader’s Meeting, Staub Hall7:00 pm - Session Meeting, Staub Hall

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-48822438754152294572007-09-13T14:10:00.000-05:002007-09-14T00:06:01.410-05:00

A Hymn Festival, sponored by the Ava and Max Kreutz Organ Concert Series, will be held on the weekend of October 5 and 6. John Ferguson, Professor of Organ and Church Music and Cantor to the Student Congregation at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota will conduct the event at the First Presbyterian Church of Wichita Falls.The worship service will begin at 7 pm on Saturday, October 6th in

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-30511635465187345842007-09-12T21:28:00.000-05:002007-09-12T22:02:49.979-05:00

From the youngest to the not-so-young, we are looking for your favorite hymns. Our congregation is beginning to plan worship and music for the upcoming winter, spring and summer. We need your participation. What are your top 5 or 10 hymns? Drop your list by the church office, place it in the offering plate, or e-mail us at vernonpres@sbcglobal.net. We need your list of hymns by September 30.

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-44733705725218747362007-09-12T13:30:00.000-05:002007-09-14T00:06:42.865-05:00

The Presbyterian Women annual fall luncheon will be Tuesday, September 18, at noon. They will meet in Staub Hall. Carole T and Sara H will be speaking on Faithfulness.

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-82722478867518443252007-09-11T22:06:00.000-05:002007-09-11T22:19:41.227-05:00

"The 'E-word,' God and the Unchurched" by Evan Silverstein. Presbyterian News Service. September 11, 2008.In many mainline Protestant churches the “E-word” (evangelism) has seemingly replaced sex and money as the most unspeakable of terms, according to author and researcher Martha Grace Reese.The E-word makes some pastors cringe and leaves many church members pondering how and why they should

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-18302015233040666672007-09-06T21:19:00.000-05:002007-09-09T14:56:13.596-05:00

CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 12-18 Sunday (9-9)9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship9:30 am - Sunday School classes10:50 am - Worship7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor Monday (9-10)7:00 pm - Troop 87, Staub Hall Tuesday(9-11)3:30 pm - Webelos 1, Hodsden, Staub Hall Wednesday (9-12)11:00 - am - Prayer Group7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday (9-13)7:00 pm - TYC Bible Study

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-31119951733009175282007-09-01T15:32:00.001-05:002007-09-01T15:42:24.878-05:00

WEEKLY CALENDAR: SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2007 Sunday (9-2) 9:00 am - A time of Prayer for our Worship 9:30 am - Sunday School classes 10:50 am - Worship 7:00 pm - Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor Monday (9-3) LABOR DAY Office Closed Tuesday (9-4) 9:30 am - Circle Meetings: Circle 1 - Madge H, Circle 2 -

Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-56855225757285134792007-08-30T15:53:00.000-05:002007-08-30T16:15:55.923-05:00

Welcome back to another exciting year of Presbyterian Women. As most of you know, we are staying in the same circles as we work through a bible study which is taking us two years to complete. We will be continuing our study of Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God by Blackerby and King.Circle #1 and Circle #2 will continue to meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am from

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-89488474301087919602007-08-30T15:26:00.000-05:002007-08-30T15:52:40.921-05:00

We collect for United Samaritan Services of Vernon every Communion Sunday. As Christ has shared his life with us, let us share with one another. Here is a current list of needed supplies:Canned Goods:Tuna, Ranch-Style Beans, Meat, Pork-&-Beans, Fruit, Carrots, Tomatoes, Mixed VegetablesMacaroni & CheeseSpaghetti NoodlesSpaghetti SauceJello

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-42023925025936716832007-08-30T14:51:00.000-05:002007-08-30T15:26:07.448-05:00

First Presbyterian’s adventure in Narnia was a huge success! Almost 130 people attended the special event, a showing of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe on Monday night. About 75 kids were involved in the activities on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.They began each evening with a meal followed by a lesson and singing. The elementary age children were divided into two

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-2858315736058254372007-08-30T14:46:00.001-05:002007-08-30T14:50:53.735-05:00

WELCOME NEW STAFF:Property and Personnel would like to welcome Alan L to the church staff. Alan has accepted the new part-time position of Landscaper & Groundskeeper. He will be helping to maintain the flower beds, sidewalks, and grounds at the church and the manse. Alan is an energetic and enthusiastic young man who is very knowledgeable about plants and their care. He has some great ideas

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-89936860139720039252007-08-30T11:31:00.001-05:002007-08-30T11:35:42.171-05:00

Bobby and Carrie B have been married for 13 years and have 2 daughters M age 11 and E age 10. Bobby grew up in Vernon and moved to Canyon, Texas for college. Carrie grew up in Portales, NM and met Bobby in Canyon. They moved to Vernon in Oct of 1997.Bobby is a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones and Carrie is a homemaker. M is in Middle School in the 6th grade and E is at Shive in 5th grade.

firstpresvernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8448036074962520666.post-11693403958837741892007-08-24T08:27:00.001-05:002007-08-28T12:26:02.658-05:00

Welcome to a new way to keep in contact at the First Presbyterian Church of Vernon, Texas. We've been talking about going on-line for a while, but we have now finally taken the first steps. Keep checking this space for current news and information about our life together.I'd like to thank all the folks that helped get us on-line. Jacob O and Don P helped with technical advice. Susan G adapted

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