Common Threads Ministry
Date: January 24, 2010

Monday's at 11:30am in the Library Lounge - on going opportunity to provide others with tangible evidence of our prayers. Knit, crochet, quilt, etc. Everyone welcome.

Ash Wednesday Services
Date: February 17, 2010

Join us for worship at 11:30 a.m., and again at 7 p.m., for a traditonal Ash Wednesday service with a meditation and imposition of ashes. In the Chapel.

Christianity and World Religions
Date: December 7, 2009

Christianity and World Religions is an 6 week video based study that explores four major world religions and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. The study deals openly and honestly with questions people ask about other religions including why we should believe the claims of Christianity over those of other faiths. Class facilitator: Rev. Lynette Meyer Cost of the book to be paid on registration is $ 11.00 Call for more information

Christian Believer
Date: January 10, 2010

Christian Believer is a 31 week study of the beliefs of the Christian faith; it integrates Bible study and Christian doctrine. Participants in the study will: explore both the Scripture and the teaching of the church shaped from those Scriptures, read the testimony of God's Word and the creeds and confessions of the church, learn the content of Christian doctrine with fellow believers as well with scores fo believers from across the ages - Augustine, Hildegard, Calvin, Luther, Wesley, Georgia Harkness, wrestle with some of the questions of belief Christians have wrestled with for the last 2000 years and enjoy learning, dialogue and fellowship. Class facilitator:Rev. Lynette Meyer
Cost of participants package $ 40.00 to be paid on registration. Call for more information.

The Prophets and Kings of Israel
Date: March 15, 2010

The Prophets and Kings of Israel is a unique six lesson video series filmed on location in Israel that brings God's Word to life with astounging fascination historical, cultural, religious and geographical contexts. "These illuminating faith lessons afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life." Class facilitator: Rev. Lynette Meyer
Cost of participants book is $7.99. There will be no class April 3, Easter Monday. Please call 533-7551 for more information.

Financial Peace University
Date: January 13, 2010

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is a 13 week class that teaches biblically-based personal finance and accountability. The class is taught by Dave Ramsey himself via DVD, followed by small group discussion time. Call the church office 915/533-7551 for more information and registration information. Registration is required 3 weeks prior to class beginning.

THE WIRED WORD
Date: January 24, 2010

THE WIRED WORD - WEEKLY BY POPULAR DEMAND - Do you want to: relate current events to relevant Scripture passages and consider thought provoking, interesting questions that the publisher provides? Does your schedule make attending a weekly Bible study difficult? THIS IS FOR YOU! The Wired Word is down loaded weekly and the topic of the week is directly from the headlines of that week's news. Participants will receive the topic and questions every Thursday via e-mai. Coordinator Rev. Lynette Meyer Call the church office to participate 915-533-7551 or e-mail lynette@firstpres-ep.org

Modern Parables: Living in the Kingdom of God
Date: January 3, 2010

Modern Parables: Living in the Kingdom of God is a new kind of Bible study. This is an original film based Bible study curriculum based on Jesus' parables. The modern short films will enable us to engage the Bible in a powerful new way and help us understand the Biblical text with more insight and apply what we learn to our daily lives. We will study the "Hidden Treasure", "the Samaritan", "the Shrewd Manager", " The Widow and the Judge", " The Sower" and "the Prodigal Son". Class will be in the Robert M. Young Centre Class facilitator: Rev. Lynette Meyer Cost of participants book is $ 6.00. Call Rev. Lynette at 533-7551 if you are interested so we will have enough books for everyone. See you there!

Sunday School--24 Hours that Changed the World
Date: February 21, 2010

Singles and couples are invited to join the Fellowshippers as we begin Adam Hamiliton's Lenten study of the final days in the life of Christ. (Led by Amber Ferguson upstairs in Room 208.)

Community Pancake Breakfast
Date: March 6, 2010

First Presbyterian Church will be holding a Pancake Breakfast to introduce our renovated Community Hall to the greater El Paso community. The Hall will now be available at reasonable rates for weddings, meetings, quinceaneras, dances, baby showers and other events.
Cost for the pancake breakfast is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.