News & Upcoming Events

• On Sunday, February 12 we will have a combined worship service at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary with music led by both Praise Band and Chancel Choir. Following this joint worship service we will enjoy the third annual Chili Cook-off in Fellowship Hall. Donations will go to support mission projects.  Session has called for the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held in Fellowship Hall following the Chili Cook-off.  We will discuss ministry reports, the budget and take action on Rev. Wade’s terms of call.
  

• GIFT: Wednesday, February 8th, 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall: plan to join your church family for dinner! GIFT is an intergenerational potluck for our church friends and families. No RSVP is necessary but we do ask that you plan to bring a dish that will serve 15-20 people. For more information you can contact Julie Boden at 299-3082.

• Fairmont Presbyterian Church Preschool is currently accepting registration for the 2012-2013 school year for Fairmont Church members and children presently enrolled. Others may register starting March 1st. The Tuesday-Thursday class is designed for children were 3 years old by September 30, 2012 and the Monday-Wednesday-Friday class is for children 4 years old or older by September 30, 2012. There is a $35 registration fee ($25 for Fairmont church members). Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year is $75/month for the 2 day class and $99/month for the 3-day class. To register, or for more information please, call Jenny Fiden 299-3539, or 435-0234, or visit the website at www.fairmountchurch.org.

• LENTEN STUDY 2012—Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Heart of His People by: Jim Cymbala, Pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. Let’s catch the fresh wind and fire of the Holy Spirit together as we fellowship, study and pray in small groups during lent. Sign-ups will be in fellowship hall beginning January 29 after both services. Study begins Thursday, February 23 Book Cost $10.00.  Study times and leaders:
              Wednesday, Noon—at Church—Led by Harry Bradbury
              Wednesday Evening, 7:00 p.m.—Room 109—Led by Carol Bussey
              Thursday Evening, 7:00 p.m.—at the Stevens home—Led by Rev. Bob Wade
              Thursday Evening, 7:00 p.m.—at the Keenan home—Led by Rev. Denise Ingram
              Sunday Morning, 9:30 a.m.—Upper Room—Led by Wally Taylor

  All Church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 21st at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall: The Deacons will again be hosting an all church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. This is for all ages and will include the best pancakes in town and lots of fun games. Shrove Tuesday is also called Fat Tuesday (in French, Mardi means Tuesday; gras means fat) because on that day a thrifty housewife would use up fats that she had kept for cooking, but could not use during Lent.

  
  
• Ash Wednesday Worship: We will have a traditional Ash Wednesday worship service on February 22nd, at 7:00 PM, in the sanctuary with special music. Rev. Denise Ingram will be preaching.  The imposition of ashes will be offered to all who want to receive this sign of penitence and trust.  Come and receive the mark of wholeness and give thanks for the One who brings new beginnings through Jesus Christ.

• PYC will be traveling to Cincinnati to participate in “Kids Against Hunger” on February 25th. We will meet at church at 7:50 am.  Contact Ashley Ross with any questions at aross@fairmontchurch.org.
  
  
• Fairmont Men’s Lenten Breakfasts February 29-April 4, 2012 from 7:30-8:30—The Men’s Group at Fairmont are planning a series of breakfasts, and programs built around the theme of “Technology” This year. Our Pastor Rev. Bob Wade will start our series off this year on Wednesday, February 29th, on a theme of “Whose Technology is it, Man’s or God’s?”  Larry Welborn will be back to wind up the series on April 4th speaking on “The New Technology in the Study of the New Testament”. As always, all the men of the church and their guests are welcome. There will be a $6.00 contribution to offset expenses for the meal and speaker fees. Other presentations include:
              March 7th         Wright Brothers Mosaic
              March 14th       New Technology from UD’s Department of Engineering
              March 21st       Mackintosh Computers, iphones, ipads, etc. (Not Joyce’s)
              March 28th       Community Blood and Tissue Services

• Every Presbyterian Church pays a Per Capita Apportionment each year to help cover Administrative costs of Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly. This year, the Per Member apportionment for Miami Presbytery is $25.38. Envelopes are located in your envelope box and in the pew pockets, simply mark your check Per Capita.

• Blood Drive Volunteers Wanted —We are looking for volunteers for the 2012 blood drives.  The times are all 2:30pm-7:30pm on Thursdays.  There is decorating, setting up the food, sitting with the donors and visiting (greeter), and cleaning up.  The dates are: April 12; June 7; August 2; September 27; December 6.  If you can help, please contact the church office or Gail Richardson at 299-3305.

• Wings Art Gallery—We will be asking for pictures of you and your pets (or just your pets) to hang in the gallery during April and May. They can be in any media and any size but they must be in a frame that has a wire to hang it on the hooks in the gallery. Gail Richardson will be displaying her art during February and March. If you have any ideas for art for the gallery, please contact Kerri Miles at kerrim1234@aol.com.