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.

November Reporter-is ready for pick up in the narthex and for download.

Cookie and snack donations are needed for the Great Punkin’ Youth Concert Friday October 31. Please drop off at the church office.

No Bible Study this Monday or Wednesday.

Beginning in November Women’s Bible Study will start a study of Advent-watch for the date.

White Ribbon Against Pornography week-October 26-November 2.

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

Congregational Meeting November 2 right after the service for the purpose of discussing the church building debt.

After Choice Symposium-Saturday, November 15. Call Ruthann Doyle at 732-5000 for information.

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.

Remember to vote Tuesday November 4.

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

The November 2008 Reporter is available for download.

Church Building Debt-In an effort to reduce or pay off existing church building debt, any members who are interested in providing loans to the church at low or no interest are asked to contact Pastor Kent, Phil Sadoian or Steve Musson. Thanks.

New Office hours, Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nursery Care Providers for next Sunday- Rebecca and Teresa Orta.

Kayaks (adult fellowship group) will meet this Saturday at 5 p.m. at Kenny & Patty Johnson’s home. For more information please call Patty and Kenny at 637-2210.

November Reporter news items must be in by no later than this Wednesday. We will no longer be mailing the Reporter. It will be posted on our web page and a few copies will be in the narthex for pick up on Sunday, October 26.

Congregational Meeting November 2 right after the service for the purpose of discussing the church building debt.

After Choice Symposium-Saturday November 15. See bulletin insert for information.

If you have color pictures you would like to see on the bulletin cover please bring them in to the office.

Open Gate Thrift Shop needs volunteers, please contact Gloria Gaona at 591-1241 or Gwen Krahn at 638-4535.

Marie Pearson has a new address: 2929 Thistle Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406. She would appreciate cards.

Church Building Debt-In an effort to reduce or pay off existing church building debt, any members who are interested in providing loans to the church at low or no interest are asked to contact Pastor Kent, Phil Sadoian or Steve Musson. Thank you.

Nursery Care Provider next Sunday- Barbara Fry.

Cruisers (Adult Fellowship Group) - this Friday at 6:30 p.m.-dinner at Lascananas (old Lala’s) on Alta Ave. Order from the menu. RSVP to Bob & Myrna Pilkerton at 591-3034.

San Joaquin Women’s Fall Gathering- this coming Saturday at Lemoore Presbyterian Church-9:30 a.m. Lunch is $6.00. Reservations need to be in by this Wednesday. Scott Henderson is the speaker from Calvin Crest. Call Alice Hagthrop at 591-2765 for more information.

Kayaks (Adult Fellowship Group) will meet Saturday, October 25 at 5 p.m. at Kenny & Patty Johnson’s home. For more information please call Patty and Kenny at 637-2210.

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A “Big Thank You” for all the lovely cards and notes that made my 100th birthday celebration so wonderful. It’s overwhelming to me. Please accept my thank you for all your kindness.

-Avalyn Halls

Flaming Sheep is cancelled as we search for a better meeting time.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Please let Pastor Kent know how much you appreciate him for all the sacrifices in serving this church.

Nursery Care Provider next Sunday - Joanne Tatum.
San Joaquin Women’s Fall Gathering - Saturday October 18 at Lemoore Presbyterian Church-9:30 a.m. Lunch is $6.00. Reservations need to be in by October 15. Scott Henderson is the speaker from Calvin Crest. Call Alice Hagthrop at 591-2765 for more information.

Nursery Care Provider next Sunday - Libby Wilgenburg.

Prayer and Fasting has begun for Marriage Protection.

Please have October Reporter news articles in by today.

The 2nd Annual Sherwood Forest Golf Tournament-Saturday, October 4. See information on table in foyer.

Presbyterian Women invites you to the Quarterly Meeting this Saturday at 9 a.m. Friendship Circle will serve a delicious brunch. We have invited Annett Aiken, she’s a talented lady who has had many experiences that she will share with us. Thank Offering will be dedicated. We hope you will be there.

Sunday, October 5 at 9 a.m. Pastor Kent will have a GA presentation on action to change the Book of Order regarding ordination of gays.

There will be a Congregational Meeting Sunday, October 5 right after the single service for the purpose of electing new officers (see bulletin insert for nominees of elders, deacons and trustees) for the period beginning January 1, 2009, and financing of the church building.

Tulare-Kings Right to Life 13th annual banquet, this Tuesday. See information on the table in the foyer.

Bob Williams memorial service will be this Friday at 3 p.m. here at the church with light refreshments to follow.

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

Raisin Festival Women’s Luncheon- this Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, in Dinuba.

Women’s Bible Study is on Monday morning at 9:30 and led by Pastor Kent in the study of Galatians. He is also offering a Bible Study Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend both classes.

F.I.R.M. will be having their 15th Anniversary Banquet at Wolf Lakes, this Friday, from 6-8:30 p.m. Call Marge Freeman at 591-2976 for further information.
Please have October Reporter news articles in by Tuesday, September 30.

The 2nd Annual Sherwood Forest Golf Tournament-Saturday, October 4. For more information contact Calvin Crest at 683-4450.

There will be a Congregational Meeting Sunday, October 5, right after the single service for the purpose of electing new officers (elders, deacons and trustees) for the period beginning January 1, 2009, and financing of the church building.

P.W. invites you to the Quarterly Meeting October 4 at 9 a.m. Friendship Circle will serve a delicious brunch. We have invited Annett Aiken, she’s a talented lady who has had many experiences that she will share with us. Thank Offering will be dedicated. We hope you will be there.