Dinuba Presbyterian Church

Congregation Meeting/PNC Nominations is today after the service.

Souper Bowl of Caring-  place your donation in the ‘soup pot’ after the service today.  Proceeds go to Open Gate Ministries.

Deacons will be at the exit doors after the worship service collecting for their fund.

Annual Report 2009 is ready for pick up in the narthexes.

Celebrate the Gifts of Women—nominations are now being accepted for a woman in our church family.  Nomination papers are available in the church office and must be submitted on/before February 24.  At our March 6, P.W. Gathering, she will be honored.

Pastor Nominating Committee—if you would like to nominate someone or yourself for this committee please give the names to Hans Wilgenburg, Steve Musson, Bette George, Lucille Franzen or Sherry White.

Arm Chair and Step Aerobics resumes tomorrow. Arm Chair is at 10 am Mondays and Wednesdays and the Step class is at 5:45 pm Mondays and Wednesdays.

Women’s Bible Study— 6 week Lenten Series begins Tuesday, February 16 at 9:30 am in the library and led by Pastor Kent.

African Children’s Choir – this Friday, at 7 pm.  Extra inserts are in the narthex to pass out to friends, family & neighbors.

2010 Phone Directory will be printed soon.  If there is any changes in address, phone, cell phone or it you would like to add your cell or email please let the office know ASAP.

Blessing the Nations Church- Barbara Cueto a bi-lingual speaker will be speaking here Sunday, Feb. 21 at 5 pm and sharing how God preformed a miracle in her life. You are invited to attend.

Congregational meeting– January 10 at 11 am.  The purpose is to get information on the Pastor Nominating process.  Rev. Randy Scheer will provide information at this meeting.

Notice: continuing into the New Year we will worship in one service at 10 am.

January 2010 Reporters are ready for pick up in the narthex.

Sunday School for all ages will begin January 10 at 9 am.

Aerobics classes will begin January 4 at 11:00 am and 5:45 pm.

No Women’s Bible Study until further notice.

Christmas Joy Offering—This is the time of year to remember Retired Pastors and Church Workers who need our help.  There is a green envelope in your contribution boxes designated for this purpose.  This offering can be given at any time in December.  Mission envelopes are also available on the tables at the exit doors and in the narthex.

Reporter January 2010 articles are due no later than Wed. Dec.23.

No Women’s Bible Study until further notice.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service “Carols of Christmas—Stories of Hope” is at 6 pm.

No Aerobics classes until January 4, 2010 at 11:00 am and 5:45 pm.

Lydia Circle will not meet this month.

Notice: Beginning December 27 and continuing into next year we  will have one single worship service at 10 am.

Sunday School for all ages will begin January 10 at 9 am.

The Deacons provided a free booklet “Jesus The Light of the World”   for the Christmas season, located in the narthex.

Christmas Joy Offering—This is the time of year to remember Retired Pastors and Church Workers who need our help.  There is a green envelope in your contribution boxes designated for this purpose.  This offering can be given at any time in December.  Mission envelopes are also available on the tables at the exit doors and in the narthex.

The Parish Annual is Sunday at 5:30 pm.  If your last name begins with A-M please bring a side dish, N-Z please bring a salad.  Be sure to bring your own table service.

No Arm Chair or Step Aerobics classes this week.

December Reporter—please have information in by this Wednesday.

Monday Morning Women’s Bible Study will resume November 30 at 9:30 am with an Advent Study led by Pastor Kent .

Kayaks Thanksmas Soup Potluck—Friday, December 4 -6 pm, at the church.  $5.00 gift exchange max. Hosted by: Olson’s & Musson’s. All are welcome, bring friends. RSVP to Donna at 591-8842.

Dinuba Senior Center Fund Raiser Dinner—Saturday, December 5 at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15.00 and available at the Dinuba Senior Center, 591-2450 or by calling 591-5054.  Entertainment is by Greg Olson, Tammy Allen and Friends, andcatered by Pat Dahlgren.

Lost & Found items are in a drawer in the office for you to claim.

Upper Room Devotionals for Jan/Feb are available for pickup.

Samaritan Purse was a big success this year—59 boxes and $366.00 was collected.  Barbara Fry thanks all who participated in giving gifts from the heart!

Congregational Meeting—today between services for the purpose of electing officers.

There will be a Single Worship Service next Sunday at 10 am.

The Parish Annual - next Sunday— 5:30 pm here at the church. If your last name begins with A-M please bring a side dish, N-Z please bring a salad. Be sure to bring your own table service.

Looking for Talent!! If you would like to be a part of the program portion of the Parish Annual coming up on Sunday night November 22 here at the church, call Hans Wilgenburg at

696-3633. Thanks!

Kayaks Thanksmas Soup Potluck—Friday, December 4 –

6 pm, at the church. $5.00 gift exchange max. Hosted by: Olson’s & Musson’s. All are welcome, bring friends. RSVP to Donna at 591-8842.

Nursery Care Provider today Joanne Tatum, next week— Myrna Pilkerton.

The Congregation is invited to a Quinceanera for Myrissa Valle (grand daughter of Margaret Lopez) next Saturday at 1 pm at the “Rock Yard” – reception follows at “The Island.”

December Reporter—please have information in by Wednesday, November 25.

Lost & Found items are in a drawer in the office for you to claim. A sweater is hanging on the coat rack.

Upper Room Devotionals for Jan/Feb are available for pickup.

Fellowship Committee meeting today in the Library at 11 am.

Missions/Outreach Committee meeting today at 11:15 am in the Prayer Room.

Back Row Singers will rehearse today at 5 pm.

NO Aerobics classes this Wednesday due to Veterans Day.

Congregational Meeting—next Sunday between services  for the purpose of electing officers.

After Choice Symposium—this Saturday – 8 am-3 pm.  See information posted in narthex.

Samaritan Purse Christmas Boxes –  Barbara Fry will  pick up the boxes Sunday, November 15.  Shoe boxes are needed, please bring them to the church.

The Parish Annual is  Sunday, November 22 at 5:30 p.m. here at the church.  If your last name begins with A-M please bring a side dish, N-Z please bring a salad.  Be sure to bring your own table service.

Looking for Talent!! If you would like to be a part of the program portion of the Parish Annual coming up on Sunday night November 22 here at the church, call Hans Wilgenburg.  Thanks!

Kayaks Thanksmas Soup Potluck—Friday, December 4 – 6 pm, at the church. Olson’s & Musson’s are hosting.

An earring was found in the sanctuary. Claim it in the office.

Trustees will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

Nancy Moranda will soon be moving to Virginia.  Next Sunday  between services  coffee and cake will be provided to give us an opportunity to see her and wish her well.

P.W. Dessert Social—coming up Sunday, August 23 at 6:30 pm.  The Circles, Kayaks and Cruisers will each contribute a basket and you will be able to purchase tickets for a drawing.  Please come and invite your family and friends for a fun evening, delicious desserts and great fellowship!

Deacons will be at the doors after the service collecting for their fund.

Marge Freeman is in need of drivers to get to upcoming appointments—August 5, 10 & 12—10 am in Visalia at Kaweah Delta.  If you are able to help out please call her at 591-2976, it would be greatly appreciated.  She appreciates all the ones who are presently helping out.

Remember to pick up the August Reporter in the narthex.

Upper Room Devotionals are ready for pick up.

Calvin Crest Conferences Summer Celebration— next Sunday beginning at 3 pm. An afternoon of celebration, music & worship is planned. To donate for the silent auction or for more information call Scott Henderson at 683-4450 x211 or Marci Haas at 355-5438.  Information for pick up is in the narthex along with posted information.

P.W. Dessert Social—coming up Sunday, August 23 at 6:30 pm.  Each Circle will contribute a basket to be raffled off.  Please come and invite your family and friends for delicious desserts, a fun evening and great fellowship!

Welcome Jeremy Johnson this Sunday, he will be sharing experiences while in Kenya. A “love offering” will be taken for his ministry. Finger sandwiches, cookies, punch and coffee will be served after the service.
Elizabeth Prasad is our guest speaker next Sunday, July 19. She is with Witnessing Ministries.
Missions/Outreach Committee will meet Sunday in the library after the service.
Adult Discipleship will not be meeting in July or August.
Summer Worship Celebrations— are going to be once a month this summer. This Saturday, July 18 at 5:30 pm Justin Hebert will lead the worship and songs.
Lost Items— used for youth related events are on the counter outside the office. There is a stainless steel serving spoon, fork to salad tongs, and a Rubbermaid container with a lid. If they are not claimed they will be donated to Open Gate.
August Reporter articles—please have articles in by Thursday, July 23.

Welcome Diana Musson today, she will share her experiences while in Indonesia.  She has items displayed in the narthex. Enjoy finger sandwiches, cookies, punch and coffee served after the service.

July “Missions Month”— only one service at 10 am. Postcards in the narthex are for you to take to invite your friends and family to our church services.

Next Sunday, Jeremy Johnson will share his experiences in Kenya.  A love offering will be taken for his ministry.

Deacons will be at the doors today after the service collecting for their fund.

Deacons will meet tomorrow at 7 pm.

Adult Discipleship will not be meeting in July or August.

Summer Worship Celebrations—Saturday July 18 at 5:30 pm.  Justin Hebert leads the worship and songs.

Open Gate had brand new furniture donated to them from models homes that you can view and bid on.  Call Open Gate at 591–1241, and see the newsletter in the narthex. A current list of needs is posted also.