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Thursday, April 17, Mary Martha Circle, 10:30 a.m.
Contact us at: Faith Pres
Updated: 2:14 PM 5/8/2008
Social Events and Fellowship Opportunities
at Faith Pres
There are several venues for members and friends of the church to have fellowship and meet socially outside the regular Sunday worship service and the social hour that follows:
The 28th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
Forty-one children and twenty-nine adults joined us in the annual community Easter egg hunt. There were games, snacks and munchies, prizes, raffles, and surprises.
It was a fun-filled and friendly event for our community's little children.
The Easter egg hunt was held on Saturday, March 22, at 10:00 a.m. on the campus of Faith Presbyterian Church of Valley Village, 5000 Colfax Avenue, located between Hesby and Addison.
Parents had brought their cameras because the Easter Bunny was visiting, and they took pictures when their child met the Easter Bunny.
Santa Visits Kids at Advent Dinner
Sixty-eight adults and children attended the annual Advent Dinner. The social hall was festively decorated with poinsettias, and two Christmas trees flanked the fireplace as well as by two toy soldiers (donated by the late Cece Stell) who stood guard over the donated gifts. The dinner of ham was supplemented by a variety of tasty potluck offerings.
After dinner, the guests sang a number of Christmas carols. Then suddenly amid the loud noise of jinggling bells, Santa Claus, accompanied by an elf, dropped in to give the children who had been good this year shiny coins and candy canes. No one had been naughty.
Shepherds Fields Olive Wood Handicrafts, made by Palestinian Christians, were available for sale to provide income for Christians in the West Bank.
Faith Pres Sunday Hikers
On the third Sunday of each month, weather permitting, the group led by veteran hiker Miriam Skarin, walk along some easy and picturesque trails in the Valley. All those interested, please meet in the church parking lot at 1:30 p.m. Wear sturdy but comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Faith Pres Women's Group: Mary/Martha Circle
The women of Faith Presbyterian Church invite all women interested in Bible study to join them on every third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room for Bible study, prayer, discussion, and fellowship.
This year the studies are based on the Old Testament book of Genesis, each session dealing with one or several characters from the familiar Genesis narrative. These studies are provided by Horizon magazine for Presbyterian Women.
All participants are asked to bring their own lunch, a sandwich or a salad. Coffee and some sort of a dessert will be provided. Men are also welcome to participate!
For over 50 years, the Mary/Martha Circle at First Pres/Faith Pres has been providing monthly Bible study sessions and a rich fellowship opportunity for the women of this congregation. Throughout the year there are times when special offerings are taken such as the Second Mile giving to the Presbyterian Women, the Birthday Offering, the Thanks Offering, and the Least Coin program. These gifts provide helping hands in Christ's name to address those global needs that are otherwise not met.