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ACCESSFirst Presbyterian Church Newsletter January- Feb 2012

A Gift for you, a Gift for the NationsThis year give a mission pilgrimage to a friend or loved one, or consider

giving the gift of yourself to the Nations.

Choose one of our many mission trip options:Massanetta (June 17 -19); Kenya (June 23-July 8);

Mexico (July 15-21); Nicaragua (August 4-11); Kenya (Oct 21-Nov 11) Sr. High Trip to Savannah, GA (April 9-13)

Visit www.fpcnorfolk.org for more information.

Gift cards are available in the Common.

Sermon Series2012

Invest in the Kingdom Jan 1-22

How are we called to steward our financial resources for the expansion of Christ’s Kingdom

on earth? Consider whether you might commit to the Four-Month Tithe Challenge and test and see

God’s response to your faithfulness!

Read through the Entire Word Jan 29-Feb 19

Would you like to know the Bible better? Have you often wanted a more complete picture of what Scripture says? Be a part of B90X, our

program of reading through the Bible in 90 days! Join a class on Sunday morning or Wednesday evening and get started on B90X! Classes start

Jan 29 (Sunday) and Feb 1 (Wed)

Add to the Community Feb 26-April 8

We are called to go and make disciples of all nations, but that starts here at home. Do you

have friends, coworkers or even family who don’t know Christ? Let this Lent be a season where together we can celebrate the God who Saves, Seeks and Sends as we bring our loved ones to

our community of faith. Take the Evangelism Challenge and commit to praying for, and sharing

your faith with, five loved ones this year.

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Women’s Bible Study – Thursday evenings: January 16 - March 22:

7:00 - 9:00pmCome join us for this Bible Study that meets

at The Center for PrayerJames: Mercy Triumphs a Beth Moore Bible Study

See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple with Beth Moore's study James: Mercy Triumphs. Once

you get to know both the man and the Book of James, you'll never be the same again.

Meet me at the WellSecond Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm

starting January, 12.This is a time for women to gather together,

listen to a speaker and receive encouragement for their Christian Journey.

January 12: Power of Change – not just our behavior, but our hearts, not just our words,

but our thoughts.

Fireside Chats with Jim WoodJanuary 24 and February 21:: 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Armstrong Room

January 24th: Huckleberry FinnThis classic book takes a close look at relationships, religion and redemption. Come join us as we discuss Huck’s existential crisis as he is forced to choose between the “Christian” thing to

do and his integrity.

February 21st: Dante’s InfernoJim reads this book every year to help prepare him for Lent. Inferno opens on the evening of Good Friday in the year 1300. Traveling through a dark wood, Dante Alighieri has lost his path

and now wanders fearfully (a powerful metaphor for our own lives).

Norfolk Night MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

1st and 3rd Thursdays6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

FPC 101FPC 101 is an opportunity to meet our

staff, learn about our vision as a congregation, and discover what

membership means for us. Our next FPC 101 is Feb. 12 from

4:00-8:00pmDinner and childcare are provided.

Please register online. www.fpcnorfolk.org

Women’s Bible Study – Wednesday mornings:

9:30 – 11:30 am. January 11 – April 11 (Childcare provided)

Come join us for this intergenerational Bible Study which meets in the main church building.

We will be studying the Spiritual Gifts.

What has God called you to do and uniquely equipped you for? Discover the spiritual gifts

God has given you and understand those given to all believers to glorify Himself and strengthen His

church. Come to this intergenerational Bible Study.

For MenShoulder-to-Shoulder Men’s

Breakfast in First Hall7:00 – 8:00 a.m.,

2nd & 4th Tuesday each month

Men's Small Group11:05 am Sunday mornings

Meeting in the Center for Prayer and Spirituality. Enjoy time with other men in rich discussions, current topics and

fellowship. Contact Mike Smack (374-7177) for more info.

Check out www.fpcnorfolk.org for more information on our Men’s Running Team

and the upcoming Men’s Retreat.

Valentine’s Dinner and Dance February 10th at 6:30 in First Hall

More information at the Welcome Desk.

Go 2 Blocks! 1 Block Sunday School + 1 Block Worship

Please park 2 blocks away to make room for visitors!

Upcoming Events & Classes

Sanctuary FlowersIf you are interested in donating flowers for the

sanctuary, in honor or in loving memory of someone, please call Shirley Roberts at

757.428.0726

Writer’s Workshops: Starting Tuesday Jan. 3rd

7:00 to 9:00pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month

Writing allows us to create sacred space to reflect on our God, our lives and our world. It is often

through writing that we allow our pens to go where our minds will not. Through writing, we bring

meaning to our individual experiences of life and through reflection, we are transformed.

First Tuesdays of the month: A short lesson with an exercise. We will also be sharing our work with

eachother so that pieces can be workshopped.

Third Tuesday: Spiritual Writing Exercises from "The Artist's Way, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity" by Julia Cameron. We will also be sharing our work with each other

so that pieces can be workshopped.Contact Kristine@fpcnorfolk.org or visit www.fpcnorfolk.org for more

information.

Women’s RetreatFebruary 24 - 26

This year’s retreat will be held at the beautiful Oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn

located at the Outer Banks. Our speaker, Julie Courtney, will be teaching the story of Ruth and giving us insights and inspiration about God's love. We hope that you will set aside this time to be refreshed as you spend time with

other Christian women.$165.00 per person, Double Occupancy $250.00 per person, Single Occupancy

$125.00 per person, Quadruple Occupancy

(after January 24th, prices increase to $175.00, double occupancy; $260.00,

single occupancy) Contact Kristine Rand

kristine@fpcnorfolk.org orvisit www.fpcnorfolk.org for more

information.

Sunday Family WorshipJanuary 29, 2012

Look for your worship checklist in the January 22 bulletin.

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Where you gain more insight in how to be a be2er disciple of Jesus Christ and enjoy great fellowship with your FPC 

Family.  We have a special Arts program for our children and youth.

5:30 Meal in First Hall with great fellowship for the whole FPC Family

 Cost: 6th grade – adult  $7.00  K‐5th grade   $5.00  Preschool FREE

  Max per family   $20.00

CKC – CreaPve Kids for Christ is a ChrisPan Arts based program for K – 5th grade that begins at 4:30.  CKC then join their families for dinner at 5:30 and 

return to their acPviPes at 6:00 and end at 7:15.

CORE – Arts program for Grades 6‐8 begins aUer dinner at 6:15 – 7:15

6:15 Adult Classes begin and end promptly at 7:15

Wednesday Night Ins4tute of Discipleship (I.D.)

I.D. Classes beginning January 11, 2012 Choose a class that will challenge and nurture you:

ParenPng with Jeffrey Olrick (3 week class)B90X prep with Jim Gates (3 week class)

Managing Our Finances God’s Way with Andrew Callan (6 week class)

Paren4ng with Jeffrey OlrickParenPng is one of the most difficult jobs that one can encounter in this world.  Come and learn from Dr. Jeffrey Olrick who will guide us through important conversaPons about parenPng.  He will talk about: 

ParenPng as Discipleship, God’s Design for Social and EmoPonal Development, and PracPcal ParenPng Tools.

Dr. Olrich has over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate complex psychological and 

interpersonal issues.  He is a strong ChrisPan believer and believes that the transforming power of Jesus Christ and proper treatment can 

bring healing to a hurPng world.

B90X prepB90X Prep on Wednesday Nights

Join us for three weeks as we prepare for our 90‐day Read Through the Bible class!

Jan 11 – Old Testament OverviewJan 18 – New Testament OverviewJan 25 – B90X Overview and Prep

"Managing Our Finance's God's Way" This six‐week, video‐based, interacPve study provides the opportunity to study biblical principles on financial management in a small group 

segng. 

The series features video messages from well‐known ChrisPan leaders and finance experts on various topics related to financial stewardship.  Small group discussions follow each video lesson.  During the week, you will follow clear personal assignments designed to help you 

formulate a financial plan according to God's principles. 

The cost of the program is just $13 per person / $26 per couple.  That includes a detailed workbook with all the forms you need as well as resource CD to help with your financial planning. You will be asked to make payment for these materials on the evening of the first session.

Winter Adult ClassesI.D. Classes beginning January 11, 2012 Choose a class that will challenge and 

nurture you:

ID Classes beginning February 1B 90x (3 weeks)

Managing Our Finances God’s Way with Andrew Callan conPnues (began January 

11)

Ash Wednesday ServiceWednesday, February 225:30 Meal in First Hall

6:15 Worship in SanctuaryThis powerful worship serve will be filled with meditaPve music, candlelight and God’s Word read and preached.  Ash 

Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent, which is a Pme of reflecPon and 

prayer on the life of Jesus and his crucifixion on the cross.  The 40 days of Lent are a journey of waiPng and hope as we 

anPcipate the resurrecPon celebraPon of Easter.

Coming Up in Feb.

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