Friday, February 16, 2007

Announcements for 2/12-2/18

This week in the Friendship Registry!
* Sign up if you would like to serve coffee before Worship Service, help with Snow Removal, and/or join the Sewing or Knitting Groups!


FISH is in need of your help. You can donate canned foods by placing them in the grocery cart the first Sunday of the month. FISH also needs volunteers to accept phone calls, deliver food, or do both one day per month. Please call FISH at 548-2000 if you are interested.

LOGOS NEWS: There will not be LOGOS this Wednesday. Instead please bring a dish and enjoy the carry-in meal to celebrate Fat Tuesday & Ash Wednesday. The Dan Craine Comedy show will be performing during the meal. There will also be special music performances. Don’t miss the fun!

Ash Wednesday is February 21st. There will be a carry-in dinner for the congregation at 5:30 p.m. and a Communion Service at 7 p.m.


Knitting & Sewing Groups! The Sewing Group will meet every 4th Monday at 9:30 a.m.; the knitting group will meet every 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:30 a.m.

Fun in Marriage is Serious Business, A Date Night for Couples The Miami Valley Marriage Coalition is proud to sponsor a dinner date for you and your spouse. If you are interested in dinner and a presentation by Marriage Alive International call Nikki at 937-898-8811 ext 203. The dinner is Friday, February 23, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. at Christian Life Center, 3489 Little York Rd. in Dayton. The cost is $35.

Darke County Center of the Arts presents The Spencers, Theatre of Illusion on Saturday, February 24th at 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall. The Spencers use illusion as a source of healing and therapy. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 14. If interested please call DCCA at 547-0908.

Caregiver Education Series for Loved Ones with Dementia – The Alzheimer’s Association will be holding two workshops at the Versailles Health Care Center for Caregivers including Orientation to Dementia: Legal & Financial Issues on March 7, 2007 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Community Resources: Day-to-Day Caregiving, Caring for the Caregiver on March 14, 2007 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you are interested, call 800-272-3900 to register.

30-Hour Famine: Friday and Saturday February 23-24, our teenagers will experience what children around the world experience, hunger. Late Saturday afternoon, a meal will be given to our teenagers. If you would like to donate food for this event, please see Chris Benek.

The Stephen Ministry would like to give a special thank you to Dean & Arlene Bankson for engraving pendants for the members and a special thank you to Askus for engraving the groups’ name tags.

Lenten Soup & Sermon Series will start on Ash Wednesday, February 21st and run every Wednesday until Easter. These begin at 12:05 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor John will be preaching on March 28th.


The Darke County March of Dimes is having their annual WalkAmerica on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at the Darke County Fairgrounds. If you would like to donate to March of Dimes, which raises funds for research to help detect birth defects, and provide emotional/medical support to families with premature babies, please contact Lauren Henry at 548-3188 or 547-1282. Any donations can be made payable to March of Dimes.

Cornerstone Café Coffee House on the corner of 121 and Weaver’s-Ft. Jefferson Rd. offers live music, a friendly atmosphere, delicious coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and games. Christian singer, James Clay will perform on March 10th from 7-10 p.m. Tickets for James Clay are $5.00 each. Please call Connie or Marty McCabe at 547-0497 with any questions.

Christian Concert featuring Storyside B, James Clay, and guest speaker, Mike Sandlin will be on Sunday, March 11th at the All Seasons Place, 5256 Sebring-Warner Rd. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $12.00 at the door. Call 459-2515 for details.

The deadline for the March LINK is tomorrow, Monday, February 19th.


The Media Committee will have a meeting at the church on Tuesday, February 27th at 7:00 p.m. Please call Karen Henninger or the church office if you are unavailable to attend.


The Mikesell Review group will have a meeting this Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the church.


Congratulations to our Church Family’s dartball allstars, Andrew Fryman & Carl Trittschuh. They played in the Darke County 2007 Church Dartball All-star game this past Monday evening and won!

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Announcements for 2/5-2/11

This week in the Friendship Registry!
* Sign up if you would like to serve coffee before Worship Service, help with Snow Removal, and/or join the Sewing or Knitting Groups!

Hospice Grief Support Series Offered. The group will meet every Wednesday through February 21st, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Hospice Office at 1350 N. Broadway in Greenville. Sessions are free to the public and we encourage anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one to attend. To register or for more information call 548-2999 or 800-417-7535. Please look in your February LINK for a full listing of Bereavement groups for 2007 sponsored by State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

FISH is in need of your help. You can donate canned foods by placing them in the grocery cart today or you can help by making a check out to FISH and putting it into the offering plate or by sending a check made out to FISH to Hazel Blanchard, 271 Dogwood Drive, Greenville.
FISH also needs volunteers to accept phone calls, deliver food, or do both one day per month. Please call FISH at 548-2000 if you are interested.

LOGOS NEWS: This Wednesday is Valentine’s Day and we will be celebrating Jesus’ love for everyone!

Ash Wednesday is February 21st. There will be a carry-in dinner for the congregation at 5:30 p.m. and a Communion Service at 7 p.m.

Knitting & Sewing Groups! There is a misprint in the LINK calendar. The Sewing Group will meet every 4th Monday at 9:30 a.m.; the knitting group will meet every 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly.


Tuesday Gals – The Tuesday Gals are having a Pizza Party, February 13th. If you like pizza, fun, and fellowship, please join us. We will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the social room of the church. Since this is the day before Valentine’s Day lets all bring a valentine to exchange. Call Betty Small at 548-3736 or Betty Grooms at 548-5701 by Sunday, February 12th if you can be there.

Fun in Marriage is Serious Business, A Date Night for Couples The Miami Valley Marriage Coalition is proud to sponsor a dinner date for you and your spouse. If you are interested in dinner and a presentation by Marriage Alive International call Nikki at 937-898-8811 ext 203. The dinner is Friday, February 23, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. at Christian Life Center, 3489 Little York Rd. in Dayton. The cost is $35.

Thanks! We would like to extend a special thank you to Jeff Amick, Gary Riegle, and George Luce for providing the television for the Super Bowl Party.


Darke County Center of the Arts presents The Spencers, Theatre of Illusion on Saturday, February 24th at 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall. The Spencers use illusion as a source of healing and therapy. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 14. If interested please call DCCA at 547-0908.


Lenten Soup & Sermon Series will start on Ash Wednesday, February 21st and run every Wednesday until Easter. These begin at 12:05 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor John will be preaching on March 28th.


Caregiver Education Series for Loved Ones with Dementia – The Alzheimer’s Association will be holding two workshops at the Versailles Health Care Center for Caregivers including Orientation to Dementia: Legal & Financial Issues on March 7, 2007 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Community Resources: Day-to-Day Caregiving, Caring for the Caregiver on March 14, 2007 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you are interested, call 800-272-3900 to register.

The American Cancer Society is sponsoring the Relay for Life, a 2-day fun-filled event to raise money for cancer research at Heritage Park in Versailles on July 20-21st. They will have an information session on Sunday, February 11th from 2-4 p.m. at Romer’s Banquet Hall for anyone interested in putting a team together or call Kim Custenborder at 526-3469.

The Darke County March of Dimes is having their annual WalkAmerica on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at the Darke County Fairgrounds. If you would like to donate to March of Dimes, which raises funds for research to help detect birth defects, and provide emotional/medical support to families with premature babies, please contact Lauren Henry at 548-3188 or 547-1282. Any donations can be made to March of Dimes.

Cornerstone Café Coffee House on the corner of 121 and Weaver’s-Ft. Jefferson Rd. offers live music, a friendly atmosphere, delicious coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and games. Upcoming events include a Euchre tournament on February 17th and Christian singer James Clay on March 10th from 7-10 p.m.. Tickets for James Clay are $5.00 each. Please call Connie or Marty McCabe with any questions.

Christian Concert featuring Storyside B, James Clay, and guest speaker, Mike Sandln will be on Sunday, March 11th at the All Seasons Place, 5256 Sebring-Warner Rd. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $12.00 at the door. Call 459-2515 for details.

30-Hour Famine: Friday and Saturday February 23-24, our teenagers will experience what children around the world experience, hunger. Late Saturday afternoon, a meal will be given to our teenagers. If you would like to donate food for this event, please see Chris Benek.

Monday, January 29, 2007

Announcements for week of 1/29-2/4

This week in the Friendship Registry!

* Sign up if you would like to serve coffee before Worship Service, help with Snow Removal, and/or join the Sewing Group!

2007 Coffee Hour Sign-up is in the kitchen. Please sign up to serve coffee and snacks after worship. Call Tammy Mobley with any questions.

Hospice Grief Support Series Offered. The group will meet every Wednesday through February 21st, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Hospice Office at 1350 N. Broadway in Greenville. Sessions are free to the public and we encourage anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one to attend. To register or for more information call 548-2999 or 800-417-7535. Please look in your February LINK for a full listing of Bereavement groups for 2007 sponsored by State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

FISH is in need of your help. You can donate canned foods by placing them in the grocery cart the first Sunday of the month or you can help by making a check out to FISH and putting it into the offering plate or by sending a check made out to FISH to Hazel Blanchard, 271 Dogwood Drive, Greenville.
FISH also needs volunteers to accept phone calls, deliver food, or do both one day per month. Please call FISH at 548-2000 if you are interested.

TONIGHT! Join us this evening for the Super Bowl XLI Party. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. We will be watching the game on a big screen in fellowship hall. Bring a snack to share!

Congratulations! The carnation on the communion table is in celebration with Ben & Brooke Larkins on the birth of their daughter, Elliana Grace Larkins on December 22, 2006. Congratulations to grandmother Cynthia Larkins and great-grandparents LeRoy and LeNie Wilson.

LOGOS NEWS: On Wednesday, February 7th we will be celebrating our February and August birthdays. Volunteers are needed to provide desserts for upcoming Logos. Please sign up in the Narthex if you would like to help.

Ash Wednesday is coming on February 21st. There will be a carry-in dinner for the congregation at 5:30 p.m. and a Communion Service at 7:00 p.m.

Dartball Fans! Calling one, calling all! Please come and cheer on your fellow Presby Dartballers. The following is the tournament schedule: Feb. 5th – League Tournament at Ansonia Church of God.

Picture Directories are available. Please pick up your church directory today in the Narthex. Anyone who had a photograph taken or submitted a photograph will receive a complimentary directory. All others can purchase a directory for $4.75 each. A special thank you to Jan Boyer and her committee for a job well done! Please add Dale & Anna Lee Dickerson’s new phone number to your church directory. Their phone number is 968-3302.

The Adult Sunday School Class which meets upstairs will begin a study of the book of Genesis. All are invited to come join us.

Tuesday Gals – The Tuesday Gals are having a Pizza Party, February 13th. If you like pizza, fun, and fellowship, please join us. We will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the social room of the church. Since this is the day before Valentine’s Day lets all bring a valentine to exchange. Call Betty Small at 548-3736 or Betty Grooms at 548-5701 by Sunday, February 12th if you can be there.

Do you enjoy knitting? The sewing group is going to meet on both the second and fourth Sunday of the month in February at 9:30 am. Please contact Barb Gray with any questions. Annual giving statements are ready! Please pick-up your annual giving statement in the narthex today. Also this year’s initial offering amount is $24.43. This is the amount it costs the church to keep each member active for the year. Fun in Marriage is Serious Business, A Date Night for Couples The Miami Valley Marriage Coalition is proud to sponsor a dinner date for you and your spouse. If you are interested in dinner and a presentation by Marriage Alive International call Nikki at 937-898-8811 ext 203. The dinner is Friday, February 23, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. at Christian Life Center, 3489 Little York Rd. in Dayton. The cost is $35.

Would you like to donate altar flowers? Please call Ben Hudson if you are interested. We have an open date on Sunday, February 25th. If you would like the Deacons are happy to deliver these flowers to our shut-ins after the worship service.

Darke County Center of the Arts presents The Spencers, Theatre of Illusion on Saturday, February 24th at 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall. The Spencers use illusion as a source of healing and therapy. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 14. If interested please call DCCA at 547-0908.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Announcements for week of 1/15-1/21

This week in the Friendship Registry!
Please sign-up in the Narthex or Friendship Registry to help with Snow Removal or Coffee Fellowship before Worship Services. Thank you for your help with our church’s ministries!

The 2007 Coffee Hour Sign-up is in the kitchen and friendship registry. Please sign up to serve coffee and snacks after worship. Call Tammy Mobley with any questions.

Annual congregational meeting and appreciation luncheon will be held after worship on Sunday, February 4th. We will have a lunch for the entire congregation and acknowledge the hard work of our outgoing session and deacon members.

Audio/Visual Team Member Wanted! We need a volunteer who would like to help videotape the worship services. Please call Karen Henninger with any questions.

Hospice Grief Support Series Offered. The group will meet every Wednesday through February 21st, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Hospice Office at 1350 N. Broadway in Greenville. Sessions are free to the public and we encourage anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one to attend. To register or for more information call 548-2999 or 800-417-7535. Please look in your February LINK for a full listing of Bereavement groups for 2007 sponsored by State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.


FISH is in need of your help. You can donate canned foods by placing them in the grocery cart the first Sunday of the month or you can help by making a check out to FISH and putting it into the offering plate or by sending a check made out to FISH to Hazel Blanchard, 271 Dogwood
Drive, Greenville.

FISH also needs volunteers to accept phone calls, deliver food, or do both one day per month. Please call FISH at 548-2000 if you are interested.

LOGOS NEWS: This Wednesday, January 24th we will be celebrating our teachers with Teacher’s Night! Please invite your teacher to enjoy dinner with Logos and call the church office with your reservations.

Dartball Fans! Calling one, calling all! Please come and cheer on your fellow Presby Dartballers. The following is a list of upcoming games and the tournament schedule. All regular league games are at 7:30 p.m.
January 29, 30 & Feb. 5th – League Tournament at Ansonia Church of God Super Bowl Party! The church will host a Super Bowl Party, broadcasting the big game in fellowship hall at the church on Sunday, February 4th.

Christian Education Meeting Change! We will meet on the 4th Sunday of this month, Sunday, January 28th, 2007 at 8:15 a.m.

Picture Directories are available. Please pick up your church directory today in the Narthex. Anyone who had a photograph taken or submitted a photograph will receive a complimentary directory. All others can purchase a directory for $4.75 each. A special thank you to Jan Boyer and her committee for a job well done!

Directory changes – Please note that Dan and Linda Craine’s last name is incorrect in the new church directories. Please make this change in your book as it currently reads Craig. Also, please change Kenny Turner’s phone number to 937-467-6171 in the directory. If you see any changes that need made to the directory please call the church office.
Fundraiser - The Youth Girls will be selling Romer’s chicken dinners and distributing them from 4:30-6:30pm on Friday, February 2nd in fellowship hall in order to raise funds for their weekend retreat, Transformation 2007. Tickets are $7.00 each and can be purchased in the Narthex or church office.

For Those Who Like to Knit – On January 22nd from 9:30 am – 11:30 am, please meet in the church parlor to knit, share patterns, enjoy fellowship and talk about organization for the group. If you are interested, but cannot attend that morning call Barbara Gray at 548-8719. We will make prayer shawls and other things of interest.

The February LINK deadline is Monday, January 22nd

Friday, January 5, 2007

Announcements for week of 1/7-1/13

This week in the Friendship Registry!
School Tutoring begins this January. We are in need of volunteers to help with this wonderful ministry to reach out to children. Please sign up to help in the Friendship Registry today and/or sign up in the Narthex.

Also, please sign-up in the Narthex or Friendship Registry to help with Snow Removal or Coffee Fellowship before Worship Services. Thank you for your help with our church’s ministries!

The 2007 Coffee Hour Sign-up is in the kitchen. Please sign up to serve coffee and snacks after worship. Call Tammy Mobley with any questions.

FISH is in need of your help. You can donate canned foods by placing them in the grocery cart today or you can help by making a check out to FISH and putting it into the offering plate or by sending a check made out to FISH to Hazel Blanchard, 271 Dogwood Drive, Greenville.

Stephen Ministry Group (both our past group and our new group) will meet on Tuesday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m. The new group will be commissioned on February 11th.

LOGOS NEWS: On January 10th LOGOS will be celebrating our second annual Grandparents Night. Remember to invite your grandparents to dinner, and remind them to phone the church office with their reservation.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to David Layman and his family as he recovers from quadruple bypass surgery. If you would like to send cards please send them in care of: First Presbyterian Church, 100 North 10th St., Richmond, Indiana 47374.

Tuesday Gals will meet in the Social Hall on January 9th at 5:30 p.m. There will be a salad carry-in, so please bring a salad to share. All women of the church are welcome. Please call Toni Heggie with any questions.

Lock-In for Sr. High - Mark your calendars for an evening of fun Sunday, January 14th. Note – This lock-in is for Sr. High only, which is a correction from last week’s bulletin & the Link. Contact Chris Benek for more information.

January 14th - Work Day - Please sign up in the Narthex if you would like to help us paint the basement. We will be painting beginning after Worship. All are welcome to help and Sr. High kids can stay for the lock-in that evening! Thank you for your fellowship to the church.

Dartball Fans! Calling one, calling all! Please come and cheer on your fellow Presby Dartballers. The following is a list of upcoming games and the tournament schedule. All regular league games are at 7:30 p.m.
January 15th – at Greenville Church of the Brethren
TBD – Our team is hosting Beech Grove
January 29, 30 & Feb. 5th – League Tournament at
Ansonia Church of God

Picture Directories are available. Please pick up your church directory today in the Narthex. Anyone who had a photograph taken or submitted a photograph will receive a complimentary directory. All others can purchase a directory for $4.75 each. A special thank you to Jan Boyer and her committee for a job well done!

Transformation 2007! There has been a change in venue for the girl’s retreat in March. It will not be hosted at Hueston Woods, it will now be hosted here at the church. Please watch for more information as the pricing will change. For questions please see Chris Benek. Brochures are available in the Narthex.

Thank you to everyone for our special offerings. We were able to give each of our missions: Holcombs, Castalluccios, Sommers, Tanner Romania Mission, Strides n Stirrups, & Toys for Tots $100.00. Our Christmas Eve offering collected $1,481.75 to be split for the Deacon’s Fund and FISH. Also individual offerings towards the Deacon’s Fund added another $775.00.

Super Bowl Party! The church will host a Super Bowl Party, broadcasting the big game on the big screen in the Sanctuary on Sunday, February 4th.

Congratulations! The carnations on the communion table are in celebration with Molly & Chris Mumaw on the birth and adoption of their new twin daughters, Jillian & Jocelyn, born on December 28, 2006. Congratulations to grandparents Jerry and the late Donna McConaha and Patricia & Dennis Mumaw and great-grandparents Vrina & the late Marion Grimes.

Congratulations! The carnation on the communion table is in celebration with Betsy & Aaron Ward on the birth of their son, C. Ryan James Ward, born on January 3, 2007. Congratulations to grandparents Jim & Sherry Ward, Susan Hohler, and Terry Cassell.

Christian Education Meeting Change! We will meet on the 4th Sunday of this month, Sunday, January 28th, 2007 at 8:15 a.m.

Fundraiser - The Youth Girls will be selling Romer’s chicken dinners and distributing them from 4:30-7pm on Friday, February 2nd in fellowship hall in order to raise funds for their weekend retreat, Transformation 2007.

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Announcements for week of 12/25-12/31

This week in the Friendship Registry!
School Tutoring begins this January. We are in need of volunteers to help with this wonderful ministry to reach out to children. Please sign up to help in the Friendship Registry today and/or sign up in the Narthex.

Also, please sign-up in the Narthex or Friendship Registry to help with Snow Removal or Coffee Fellowship before Worship Services. Thank you for your help with our church’s ministries!

FISH is in need of your help. You can donate canned foods by placing them in the grocery cart the first Sunday of the month or you can help by making a check out to FISH and putting it into the offering plate or by sending a check made out to FISH to Hazel Blanchard, 271 Dogwood Drive, Greenville.

LOGOS NEWS: No LOGOS this week. Have a great holiday.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley Zeller and family as they mourn the loss of Ross Zeller, who passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to David Layman and his family as he recovers from quadruple bypass surgery. If you would like to send cards please send them care of: First Presbyterian Church, 100 North 10th St., Richmond, Indiana 47374.

Casual Sunday – January 7th We will be taking down the greens this day. If you would like to help, please plan to stay after worship. A light lunch will be provided. Sign-up in the Narthex.

Tuesday Gals will meet in the Social Hall on January 9th at 5:30 p.m. There will be a salad carry-in, so please bring a salad to share. All women of the church are welcome. Please call Toni Heggie will any questions.

Lock-In for JAM & Sr. High - Mark your calendars for an evening of fun Sunday, January 14th. Contact Chris Benek for more information.

January 14th - Work Day - Please sign up in the Narthex if you would like to help us paint the basement. We will be painting beginning after Worship. All are welcome to help and JAM & Sr. High kids can stay for the lock-in that evening! Thank you for your fellowship to the church.

Dartball Fans! Calling one, calling all! Please come and cheer on your fellow Presby Dartballers. Games are Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Picture Directories are available. Please pick up your church directory today in the Narthex. Anyone who had a photograph taken or submitted a photograph will receive a complimentary directory. All others can purchase a directory for $4.75 each.

Transformation 2007! There has been a change in venue for the girl’s retreat in March. It will not be hosted at Hueston Woods, it will now be hosted here at the church. Please watch for more information as the pricing will change. For questions please see Chris Benek. Brochures are available in the Narthex.

Hope in Recovery - Our group meets at First Presbyterian Church on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Anyone in recovery is invited to join our group. We also have devotional at Pure Chocolate in Downtown Greenville on Saturdays 10:45a.m. - noon. Please join us to hear stories of recovery and share your own. For questions on this program please contact Arlene (Art) Garland.

Monday, December 11, 2006

Announcements for week of 12/10-12/16

This week in the Friendship Registry!
Sign up for volunteer opportunities including School Tutoring, (which begins in January), Caring Cooks, Snow Shoveling, Sewing Group, Creative Arts, Praise Team, Office Volunteers, Wednesday a.m. Bible Study, and Joining the Choir.
You may also sign-up in the Narthex.

Armed Forces – If you have a relative or friend serving our country overseas and would like them to receive a church Christmas Card, please leave their name and address in the church office.

FISH is in need of your help. You can donate canned foods by placing them in the grocery cart the first Sunday of the month or you can help by making a check out to FISH and putting it into the offering plate or by sending a check made out to FISH to Hazel Blanchard, 271 Dogwood Drive, Greenville.

Christmas Cards Still Available!
We still have some of our special First Presbyterian Christmas cards available. The cost is $12.00 for a package of 20 cards/envelopes and they may be
purchased in the Narthex or in the church office.

Congratulations! We would like to celebrate with Kay Girbert and the late Paul Girbert, on the birth of their grandson, Paul Joseph born on
November 15th. Congratulations to parents Peter & Diane Girbert.

LOGOS NEWS: December 13th is going to be our last LOGOS that consist of 4 parts for 2006. We will be celebrating Jesus’ Birthday with our December and June Birthdays. The last store for the year will also be on the 13th . The Christmas program will be on the 10th. On December 20th we will have our Annual Skating Party at the Greenville Roller Rink on Sater St.

Toys For Tots – providing toys for children for over 40 years!
Darke County Toys for Tots will be conducting its annual toy drive. Good condition toys can be donated. Collection points include Greenville Fire Department and the Boys and Girls Club building at 613 S. Broadway in Greenville. Monetary donations are much needed as well. Checks can be written payable to Darke County Toys for Tots and given to Ted Finnarn, who serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the program.

New Website!
Our new website is currently being created and can be visited at www.gfpres.blogspot.com. We want to thank Andrew Jones for sharing his expertise in this area and helping to set up our new website. Thanks Andrew!

The Nutcracker - Cameron, Hayden, & Abigail Clark will be performing with the Dayton Ballet in the Nutcracker, December 15-17 at the Schuster Center. If you are interested in attending, tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketcenterstage.com. The performances are Friday, Dec. 15th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16th at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 17th at
1:00 & 4:30 p.m.

Reach out and Touch a Child This Christmas
There are still a couple names in the Narthex of children who are in need of clothing & toys this holiday. Please take a name, contact the Deacon listed and spend between $25-$30 to make this child’s Christmas special. Please bring the items, unwrapped, to the Church between December 10th -17th.

Christian Education Meeting Reminder
There will be a Christian Education Meeting on Sunday, December 17th at 8:15 a.m.

Deadline for January LINK is Monday, December 18th.

Caroling Sign-up in Narthex
Please sign up in the Narthex if you would like to join the church on Sunday, December 17th (next Sunday), to Carol in the community. We will meet at the church at 5:00 p.m. After caroling the group will enjoy an evening of Christmas fun at Dick & Dianne Brown’s home.