Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Christmas Eve Candle Lighting and Hymn Sing December 24 at 8:30 p.m.

Join us for our beautiful Christmas Eve service on December 24 at 8:30 p.m. as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and sing Christmas carols with the Reverend Jim Herrington. 

Communion Sunday, December 19

Christmas Pageant December 12 at 10:00

Priscilla Haugh and Sunny Whitlock are looking for children and adults who are interested in participating in our annual Christmas Pageant.  They will provide costumes and accessories for participants.  Please contact
Priscilla at 302-834-7266 if you are interested.

Christmas Party/Fundraiser at Crabby Dick's Wednesday, December 8

Please invite your friends and family to join us at Crabby Dick's Restaurant in Delaware City, DE on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 for a Christmas dinner fundraiser.  The back room is reserved for us, please call for a reservation for a table in the back room,  if you want to dine with other members or reserve a seat for your group in the dining room.  If you have questions, please call Jill Snow at 302-834-8039. 

For reservations call Crabby Dick's at 832-5100.

SPECIAL SERVICE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

Please invite your friends and family to join us at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 5 for our special "First Sunday" service. Reverend Jim Herrington will lead our service.  Bob Haugh and Tullie Northam will play Blue Grass Christmas music and we will join them in singing Christmas carols.  Following the service we will have hot turkey sandwiches and sundaes in the Sunday School room.

Session Meeting Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.

The Session will meet on Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.  Please contact Bill Derrickson at 293-7587 by Tuesday, November 30 if unable to attend.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Ebenezer Methodist Church

Wednesday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Please join us for the Ecumenical Thanksgiving service at Ebenezer Methodist Church, Clinton Street, Delaware City

Monday, November 22, 2010

Food Closet Donations and Volunteers Needed

The Food Closet, an ecumenical venture with all churches in Delaware City, helps families in need by assisting with non-perishable foods.  We need canned goods of all types.  Powdered baby food is also needed  The First Presbyterian Church of Delaware will take its turn in December staffing the Food Closet located behind Christ Episcopal Church in the Parish House at 3rd and Washington Streets in Delaware City, DE. The hours of operation are Thursday evenings between 6:00pm and 8:00pm only. 

Interested parties may sign up at the Presbyterian church.  If you have any questions, please call
(302) 293-7587 and ask for Bill Derrickson for further information or questions.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Thanksgiving Donations

The First Presbyterian Church of Delaware City, Delaware is asking for donations of soaps, detergents, shampoo, disposable diapers, tooth brushes, paper towels, plates, toilet paper, etc for Meeting Ground, an area homeless shelter.

Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to help deliver food to area shut-ins.  If interested in helping, details are available on the bulletin board located in the church..

Worship on 11-21-10

The Rev. Dr. Scott will be preaching for us.  Dr. Scott is an old friend of many in the Delaware City area as he was the town doctor for decades.  Now retired, his sermon is a treat  for the congregation as he is loved by all the town.  We look forward to Dr. Scott preaching a sermon.  Come join us for worship at 10:00am.  All are welcome.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Elder and Deacon Training

To all Deacons and Elders of the Frist Presbyterian Church of Delaware City:

The Rev. Randy Clayton will be giving training on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 1:00pm at church. Please make all attempts to attend this gathering as we continue to learn what it means to be a Deacon or Elder in our church.

There will be a stated meeting for the board of session on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 7:00pm at the church.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Service on 11-7-2010 at 10:00am will include a live performance from Bob Haugh and Tully Northam as they play guitar and sing old favorites for us. The congregation will be joining them for the chorus of the song.

Sundae Sunday 11-7-2010:

We will be meeting for lunch after the service in the fellowship hall adjacent to the church. This is an old fashioned hymn sing along with the boys. A great time to be had at the First Presbyterian Church of Delaware City. Won't you join us in worshipping God with some really nice people anxious to meet you and welcome you?