Announcements
last updated: October 23, 2003

UPCOMING • GENERAL INFO • ADULTS • STUDENTS • CHILDREN • OUTREACH

UPCOMING EVENTS
Offsite Parking
Sundays, October 19 & 26, 7:30 am-12:45 pm at Lincoln Elementary School
Roosevelt High School is not available this Sunday morning or next. Shuttle bus service will be provided to/from Lincoln Elementary School from 7:30 until 12:45. Heading Ewa, take the first right after Roosevelt. Lincoln is the brick school 100 yards or so on the left.

Purpose Driven Life Celebration Dinner!
Sunday, October 19, 5:30 pm in Hale Ohana
Join our church family as we close the 40-day fast and study series, "Living On Purpose.” We will have food and share our stories and testimonies on how the study and fast affected our Christian walk. There will also be worship time featuring a live band similar to what we'll have in our upcoming contemporary worship services in 2004. Sign up today at the Special Events table in Hale Ohana. There are only 30 more spaces available at the dinner, but the 6:30 pm worship service is open to everyone. (Calabash donations accepted at the door.)

Operation Christmas Child
This Christmas, you can share the love and hope of Jesus Christ with a needy child in a country like Uganda or El Salvador by using a simple shoe box. Operation Christmas Child is an easy missions project that every member and family can participate in by bringing a gift-filled shoe box to church in the next three weeks. Complete details are outlined in the Operation Christmas Child brochures and a video that is being shown in Hale Ohana. Empty shoe boxes are also available in Hale Ohana at the Children’s Ministries table. Last collection day is Sunday, November 9.

All-Church Bazaar
All committee chairs/co-chairs and their volunteers, please check in at the People Tower Table located on the lanai to pick up your nametags before going to your area to help on November 1 - Bazaar Day. Contact Janet Crowell at 623-6218 if you have any questions.
Last Day for Bazaar
Drive-thru Drop-Offs
Today, 7:40-7:55 am; 9:10-9:25 am; 10:40-10:55 am in FPC parking lot (open M-F, 8 am-3 pm)
Today is the last day to drive-thru with your donations! Last drop-off date is Friday, October 24 at 3:00 pm. Large, bulky items must come in just before the Bazaar on Nov. 1. Call Patt Emminger at 545-3977 regarding such items. Note: please do not bring any donations to room 6. Thank you.
Bazaar Drop-Off Deadline
If you have not dropped off your donations by Friday, October 24, please give them to your favorite charity. We are not be able to accept anything after that date because our volunteers won't be able to finish the sorting and pricing. The Committee is very appreciative of everyone who has donated their treasures and have been so diligent in using the drive-through-drop-off procedure this year.

Called Congregational Meeting
Nov. 16, Sunday, 12 noon (right after 3rd service)
All members encouraged to attend. Purposes of meeting are to 1) elect the Nominating Committee and additional Elders and Deacons for 2004; and 2) present the budget for 2004 and approve the pastors' terms of call.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Our Condolences
We express our sympathy to Jeanette Ulsh and Wally Miura at the recent passing of their fathers and to Don Fancher and Angela Mathieu at the passing of their mothers. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of them and their families during this time.

Leftover Halloween Candy?
Donate your leftover Halloween candy to Student Ministries! Just bring it to the office with a note that says "Jim and Yo Miller." Thanks for being sweet!

ADULTS
Bible Study with Dr. Rely Heins: Genesis
Sundays, 4:00 pm in Rooms 2-3
Join us as we study the Bible together.

Chancel Choir call 271-1153
Thursdays, 7:00 pm in Sanctuary
We have resumed meeting on Thursdays. Please join us!

Damascus Deli
Sundays, 9:30 am in Hale Laulima Mauka
This is a Bible study fellowship group for adults.

DivorceCare
New 11-week session begins October 23! Thursdays, 6:30 pm, in Rooms 1-3
Join us as we begin a new group led by Dr. Tom Merrill.
· Register online
· For more information on Divorce care, please see DivorceCare.com
· Childcare provided

Fishermen of First Prez
The leadership team will soon announce the new format for Men’s Ministry based on ideas received at the Men’s Retreat. Keep your ears open and your eyes peeled for details to come!

FPC Certificate
Your completion of various Adult Ed courses can enable you to receive a Certificate of Excellence. Visit the Adult Ed table in Hale Ohana.

Helping Hands
Can you lend a helping hand to someone in crisis on an occasional basis? Sign up today in Hale Ohana or online.

Mauka Eleven
Sundays, 11:00 am in Hale Laulima Mauka
Ada Lum begins her fall study in the Gospel of Luke next Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend this riveting class, so please mark your calendars and join us!

MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers & Infants)
Monday, October 27, 9:00-11:00 am in Hale Laulima Mauka
Come to our next meeting, “Pumpkin Patch.” If you or a friend would like to join MOPS, call Siana Hunt at 943-1460 or e-mail MOPShawaii@hotmail.com.

Oasis Ohana (formerly Java Rock)
Sundays, 9:30 am at AAUW House
Oasis is the fellowship group that gathers around God's Word, a pool in a desert, for refreshment after a week in His service. We’re going through Purpose-Driven Life with the church, so it’s the perfect time to join!

Prayer Ministry
• Intercessory Prayer Meeting
Sundays 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Lighthouse
• Prayer for healing and personal needs
After each service at the Prayer Table in Hale Ohana
• Urgent Prayer requests
Call Nancy at 521-7286.

Presbyterian Golf Adventures (PGA)
For information on the FPC Golf Club, please stop by the Hospitality Table on Sundays. You may also access detailed information at our website. Questions? Contact Bruce Patterson at 373-1286 or bpatterson@hdcc.com

RAA! (Retired Active Adults)
Wednesday, November 12, 10:30 am in Hale Ohana
Mark your calendars for our next RAA! event: a Thanksgiving luncheon in November.

Runners Interested in the 2003 Honolulu Marathon
Saturdays , 8:00 am at Kapiolani Park
We are establishing a running club and clinic for runners of all levels (first time marathoners especially welcome!), providing a training regime/schedule, runs, tips, and encouraging fellowship along the way. We will meet every Saturday morning at Kapiolani Park starting July 12th (time TBA). Please bring friends. Looking for experienced runners to help lead. Call Kelly Wong at 221-3203 or email kmjwong@aol.com

Single Impact!
Thursday evening activities:
7:00 pm–Bible Study
8:30 pm–Fellowship time
See our event flyers at the Single Impact! table for more information.
Newsletter
Check out the Singles Impact! newsletter, WIRE, on the FPC website at http://www.fpchawaii.org/ministries_adults.html. Copies of the newsletter are also available at our table in Hale Ohana.

Small Groups
Drop by to check out our Small Group Board in Hale Ohana. Information cards on groups open to new members are available for your selection!
Our Webpage
The Small Group ministry team launched a Web page for small groups. Check it out on the First Prez website!

Taiwanese Ministry call 531-8930
Sundays , 12:30 pm in Sanctuary
We provide a full-service ministry to Taiwanese speaking people in Hawaii. We also offer various fellowship events.

WAHO (Wednesdays at Hale Ohana)
Fall WAHO 2003 “Take-Off”
Wednesdays, September 17-October 22
It's the last week of WAHO, but you can still join us. Look for the table in Hale Ohana for Brochures and info.

Women’s Ministry
Craft & Sewing Group
Friday, October 24 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Room 10
This Friday is Patty’s Potpourri Party, so please join us. We will be making potpourri for the potpourri sachets for the Bazaar.
Jams, Jellies & Chutney
We now need lilikoi, lemons, kiwi and ripe mango. We also need 8-ounce margarine tubs, 8-ounce Lucerne yogurt cups and jars. Thanks to all who brought sugar–we now have enough! Drop off donations at the church office.

Young Adults (22-29)
“Real World” call Jordan 532-1118
Check out our website where you’ll find information and other upcoming activities.

STUDENTS
Senior High call Jim 440-6565
"New Community"
Sundays, 11:00 am and Wednesdays, 6:30pm in the Lighthouse
High School students, come on!
Girls' Group
Sundays, 1:00 pm
Guy’s Bible Study
Fridays, 6:30 pm at Matt Yasuda's house

Junior High call Yo 440-6563
“Wild Kingdom” • Sundays,
9:30 am in Hale Laulima Makai
Wild Kingdom now meets in the Lighthouse every Sunday morning at 9:30 am!
“The Zoo” Weekly Small Groups
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm or Fridays, 5:00-6:00 pm
Join us for a time of bonding and Bible study. Call Yo at 440-6563 to sign up today!

College Group
Thursdays, 7:00 pm at the Lighthouse (in Jim’s office)
Meet weekly for Bible study and hanging out. Call Jim Miller 440-6565.

CHILDREN
Sunday School for Kids call Vicki 440-6564
There are Children's Ministry Activities available for all children at all services. For specific information for your child, please visit the Children's Ministry table in front of Room 8, or the Hospitality table.
We love your children and have designed Children's Ministry to meet their needs through Bible study, fun, fellowship, and worship with other children.
“A Stranger In the Manger”
Come and be a part of the children’s Christmas Musical! Information at the Children’s Ministries table downstairs.
Baby Boom!
First Prez is blessed with many new babies in our congregation. To meet that need, we have totally refurbished all three nurseries: the "cry room" behind the sanctuary for all babies who are fussy during the service, room 7 for small infants and babies that are not walking yet, and room 8 for older babies and toddlers through age 2. Come take a peak at what our nursery staff and Jim Becker have been working on!
Oops! Your Manners are Showing!
All kids join us for this fun class during WAHO this fall. Learn how to handle a burp, introduce people, set a table and many, many other fun things that are good to know.
Operation Christmas Child
It’s coming soon! Begin to save your large shoeboxes. More information to come.

OUTREACH GROUPS
Community Services
“Doing Something Beautiful for God” call Eileen Lum 595-2396
We want to show God’s love with our presence helping the needy and hurting in our community. Please pick up a brochure in the back of the Sanctuary for a listing of service opportunities.
Food Donations
Thank you for continuing to bring non-perishable foods each Sunday for the homeless and needy in Honolulu! Your compassion and generosity are a blessing to these our brothers and sisters. Keep them coming!

Missions & Evangelism
Habitat House Volunteers Wanted!
We have plenty of new work through October: interior finishing, assisting with fixtures, cabinets and flooring. Come join in! Meet the Kaahanuis and support the incredible site supervision. Help First Prez finish this awesome mission effort and be a part of the blessing! Contact Nancy Schroeder to provide a lunch at 521-7286.
Invite a Foreign Student to Thanksgiving!
Want to change the world without leaving your dining room? Help open doors for Christianity in closed nations? Then invite a student or two to join you for your Thanksgiving meal. Contact Lynne Quinn at lquinn@hawaii.rr.com by November 7 with the following information: Number of students desired, your email address and your occupation (sometimes used in matching students). Lynne will forward you biographical information about a student interested in having Thanksgiving dinner with an American family. E-mail Lynne for more info. Start a friendship that will enrich your life.
Missions Opportunities
Cuba: October 2003 • 7-days
Japan: Summer 2004 • 10-14 days
Thailand: October 2003, January 2004
China: Late summer or October 2004 • 16 days
For more info or suggestions, contact:
Gill Berger: 394-6678 / gilllori@aol.com
Jordan Seng: 532-1118 / Jordan@fpchawaii.org
Elaine Masters: 926-0115 / emasters@verizon.net
Rosella Shishido: 532-1113 / Rosella@fpchawaii.org

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