• 8:00 a.m. McMillen Chapel
• 9:00 a.m. “The Gathering” McKay Hall (informal service)
• 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
• 11:00 a.m. Korean Language Service, McMillen Chapel

If you are looking for a church home or place to worship, please consider joining us!

Can’t make it to Carnegie Hall?  Relax…St. Olaf Choir is coming to us!!!  Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this world-renowned choir under the direction of Dr. Anton Armstrong this coming Wednesday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. in our sanctuary.  Tickets can be purchased through the church office this Sunday or from 8 – 5:00 p.m. on through Wednesday.  Tickets are $25 and student tickets, which are $15, will only be available at the door on the day of the concert.  More information is available through the web www.stolaf.edu/music/stolaf_choir/calendar.html 

In preparation for the journey, the award winning film Places in the Heart will be shown in the Theater one week before the start of Lent on Sunday, February 14 at 9:30am. This classic movie explores the trials of a single woman during the depression.

ASH WEDNESDAY, February 17, Dinner and Worship – Join us for a light dinner at 6:00pm on Ash Wednesday, and then at 7:00pm remain in McKay Hall for family worship in observance of Ash Wednesday. Included in our observance of the beginning of Lent will be the Imposition of Ashes, the opportunity to reflect on the Cross, Holy Communion by intinction, and a children’s story time; child care will be available.

The Emergency Food Pantry relies on your donated food or money to support its program of feeding hungry people caught in crisis situations.  Start your weekly shopping with the “food of the month” for the Emergency Food Pantry and bring your food or monetary donation the 3rd Sunday of each month to First Presbyterian Church.  Any or all of the items on the list are welcome!

First Presbyterian’s Monthly Shopping List

1. Cold cereals
2. Canned vegetables
3. Spaghetti sauce
4. Flour (5# bags or less)
5. Cooking oil (32 oz or less)
6. Baby foods
7. Baby formula
8. Powered milk
9. Laundry soap
10. Bath /hand soap

Items 1 – 7 are especially needed this month

Thank You! 

Faith in Action – Hunger Relief Team 

Go to the Newsletters & Bulletins page under the Resources tab for complete information and announcements.

 Inclement Weather Policy-The church will remain open and programs will happen unless the city, county or emergency management agency delcares a weather emergency, then the following procedures shall be followed:

Level 2 emergency – officials ask the public to stay off streets and roads unless travel is absolutely necessary:

Most church activities (see following exceptions) will be cancelled until emergency is declared over.

• Day Care will follow its separate inclement weather policy
• Worship services may be held, as determined by the Head of Staff; please check the television/radio announcements.
• Theater performances may still run; please check the television/radio announcements after 3:00 p.m. for evening performances and after 11:00 a.m. for Sunday matinees. 

All senior and support staff shall report to work if possible; exceptions require approval by the Head of Staff.  Maintenance and janitorial staff place priority on cleaning access to the building and assisting Day Care.

Level 1 emergency – officials advise the public that no one except emergency workers should be on streets or roads, subject to arrest.

• All church activities will be cancelled and the building will be closed.
• Senior and support staff shall not report to work. 

Noon Prayer Group – Join us for prayer, silence and fellowship.  You may bring your own lunch if desired.  Every Thursday (except the fourth Thursday) at noon in Conference Room 1 (near the west entrance).

Nametags Available – Many of you have requested the name tags with the magnetic backing on them.  We can make these available to you at the cost of $6.00 each. If you would like one of these name tags please fill out the form at the front office on Sunday mornings with a check made out to First Presbyterian Church for $6.00. We will not place an order until the name tag is paid for.

First News of February - The February edition of First News is now available in the brochure rack outside of the Church office. Please pick your copy up today. It is also available under the Resources tab.  If you did not get your newsletter at home please let us know in order to add your name to the mailing list. Call the church office at 426-7421.