Dinuba Presbyterian Church

December Reporter is ready for pick up in the narthex and is also available for download.

During this holiday season, if there is any need in the congregation please let your Deacon know or call the church office.

Nursery Care Providers next Sunday-Tracy, Nicole and Casey Sadoian.

Kayaks (adult fellowship group) “Thanksmas” Party-this Friday, 6:30 p.m. at the church. Bring a pot of soup or a large salad, everything else is provided. RSVP to 591-8842. Hosted by the Musson’s and Olson’s. Each person bring a $5.00 (maximum) gift for exchange and canned/dried goods for Open Gate.

Presbyterian Women invite you to the December P.W. Quarterly on this Saturday, at 9 a.m. Brunch will be served by Lydia Circle. Christmas Boutique-by all the Circles will be open on Saturday and Sunday. The Madrigals will sing and start your Christmas season with love and joy! The Madrigals are saving for their trip to Canada, etc. Come and meet some of the young people of Dinuba High School. New officers for 2009 will be installed. Hope to see you there.

Two positions are available-wedding coordinator and events coordinator. If interested contact Pastor Kent.

Open Gate Ministries-current needs are posted in the narthex. Look for the Christmas wrapped box.

Women’s Bible Study will have the final lesson on Advent Monday, December 1, and will resume Monday. January 20 at 9:30 a.m.

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A Special Christmas Choir Opportunity-A Beautiful Christmas Eve Celebration called “Lessons in Carols” is being planned. This service, which will include candlelight caroling, is quickly becoming a community tradition and we expect many guests like we did last year. The choir will be a large part of this service, and it is important that we have a good, solid choir that evening. Even if you nave not sung for several years, but could commit to three Wednesday rehearsals; December 3, 10, and 17, we would like you to consider joining the choir for this month of celebration and the important Christmas Eve Service. Call Rollin at 859-7302 or just come to rehearsal this Wednesday December 3rd at 7 p.m.

Parish Annual is Sunday at 5:00 p.m. If your last name begins with A-M, please bring a side dish, N-Z please bring a salad. Please bring your own table service.

We will be setting up tables for the Parish Annual in the sanctuary after the second service today. Please help if you can.

Nursery Care Providers Sunday – Barbara Fry, next Sunday – Joanne Tatum.

Kayaks “Thanksmas” Party-Friday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Bring a pot of soup or a large salad, everything else is provided. RSVP to 591-8842. Hosted by the Musson’s and Olson’s. Each person bring a $5.00 (maximum) gift for exchange and canned/dried goods for Open Gate.
Presbyterian Women invite you to the December P.W. Quarterly on December 6, at 9 a.m. Brunch will be served by Lydia Circle. Christmas Boutique-by all the Circles will be open on Saturday and Sunday. The Madrigals will sing and start your Christmas season with love and joy! The Madrigals are saving for their trip to Canada, etc. Come and meet some of the young people of Dinuba High School. New officers for 2009 will be installed. Remember December 6, hope to see you there.

Two positions are available-wedding coordinator and events coordinator. If interested contact Pastor Kent.

December Reporter-please have articles in by Wednesday, November 26.

Samaritan Purse Ministry was a great success-38 boxes and $286.00 collected. Barbara Fry thanks everyone for their contributions to reach less than fortunate children.

Daily Bread Devotionals for December-February 2009 are available for pickup.

Presbytery Meeting-Saturday November 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fresno. The vote will consider the amendment from the GA meeting to change the Book of Order regarding ordination standards.

Parish Annual will be next Sunday at 5:00 p.m. If your last name begins with A-M, please bring a side dish, N-Z please bring a salad. Please bring your own table service. Volunteers are needed for setting up tables after the Worship service and also for take down after the dinner.

Nursery Care Providers next Sunday – Barbara Fry.

Upper Room Devotionals for Jan/Feb 2009 are available for pick up in the narthex.

Presbyterian Women invite you to the December P.W. Quarterly on December 6, at 9 a.m. Brunch will be served by Lydia Circle. Christmas Boutique-by all the Circles will be open on Saturday and Sunday.

The Madrigals will sing and start your Christmas season with love and joy! The Madrigals are saving for their trip to Canada, etc. Come and meet some of the young people of Dinuba High School. New officers for 2009 will be installed. Remember December 6, hope to see you there.

Kayaks (adult fellowship) “Thanksmas” Party-Friday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Bring a pot of soup or a large salad, everything else is provided. RSVP to 591-8842. Hosted by the Musson’s and Olson’s. Each person bring a $5.00 (maximum) gift for exchange and canned/dried goods for Open Gate.

Two positions are available-wedding coordinator and events coordinator. If interested contact Pastor Kent.

Samaritan Purse-Please bring your boxes next Sunday, Barbara Fry will be collecting them.

Presbytery Meeting-Saturday November 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Westminster Presbytery Church in Fresno. The vote will consider the amendment from the GA meeting to change the Book of Order regarding ordination standards.

Parish Annual will be Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m. If your last name begins with A-M, please bring a side dish, N-Z please bring a salad. Please bring your own table service. Volunteers are needed for setting up tables after the Worship service and also for take down after the dinner.

Nursery Care Providers for Sunday – Karen Kapheim, next Sunday – Libby Wilgenburg.

Upper Room Devotionals for Jan/Feb 2009 are available for pick up in the narthex.

November Reporter-is ready for pick up in the narthex and is published on the church website.

Please vote this Tuesday, may voters use wisdom when voting in this upcoming election.

Samaritan Purse-Barbara Fry will be collecting the boxes on Sunday, November 16.

Lydia Circle has cookies and soup mix for sale. The cookie mix is $10.00 each and the soup mix is $7.00 each. They make wonderful gifts!

Bible Study will resume Monday morning and Wednesday evening this week.

Beginning this month Women’s Bible Study will start a study of Advent.

Nursery Care Providers next Sunday-Karen Kapheim.

Library sign out sheet is on the desk in the Library for checking out books.

Parish Annual will be Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m. If your last name begins with A-M, please bring a side dish, N-Z please bring a salad. Please bring your own table service. Volunteers are needed for setting up tables after the Worship service and also for take down after the dinner.

Open Gate Shelter-A new list of current needs for the shelter and the food distribution program are posted in the narthex.