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CALENDAR

Sunday, April 1

8:30 AM

Nursery

Traditional Worship

9:45 AM

Adult Sunday School

Early Childhood Sunday

School

Elementary Sunday School

A&Ω Sunday School

GAP Sunday School

Choir Sunday School

11:00 AM

Worship

11:05 AM

1105 Worship

Monday, April 2

7:00 AM

Men's Prayer Breakfast

8:30 AM

Affinity Group - Exercise

12:00 PM

Men's Bible Study

Student Ministries Team

Meeting

5:00 PM

Properties Committee

5:30 PM

Small Group - Butterfield

Women's Bible Study -

Sicola

6:00 PM

Music Ministry Team

Tuesday, April 3

8:30 AM

Affinity Group - Exercise

Prayer Group A

9:00 AM

McElreath Bible Study

11:45 AM

Real Life-Chick's Soul

Food

12:00 PM

Men's Bible Study

3:00 PM

Affinity Group -

Needlework & Prayer

Shawl

4:00 PM

Nuff Steering Committee

Maundy Thursday andGood Friday ServicesOn Maundy Thursday we celebrate the Lord’s Supper remembering

that it was on this night that our Lord and Savior told his disciples in

the upper room after breaking the bread, “This is my body given for

you; do this in remembrance of me”(Luke 22:19). “In the same way

after supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant

in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of

me.” Please join us at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, in our

Sanctuary for a family friendly Maundy Thursday service. Rev.

Orlando Lopez will be preaching and Chuck Alexander will be

leading worship as we come to the Lord’s table on this special

evening of worship and remembrance.

On Good Friday, we have a service of darkness remembering the

darkness that came over the land on the Friday that Jesus was

crucified. Norman Goad and our wonderful choir will lead us

through a moving service of diminishing lights as we gather for

worship to remember the great sacrifice our Lord and Savior made

for us. Please join us at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6, for a time of

thoughtful reflection and worship.

What Are You Doing withthe Rest of Your Life?That’s the question this year’s Morris Distinguished Preaching Series

speaker will ask in three compelling messages Sunday and Monday,

April 22 and 23.

Rich Kannwischer, pastor of the 3,000-member St. Andrew’s

Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA will be on a speaking

marathon of sorts, preaching the first message of the Series at all

three Sunday morning services, April 22.

He will give

his second

sermon in a

special 5:00

p.m. Sunday

service in the

Fellowship

Center. Rich

will complete

the Series at a

noon lunch in

the Parlor,

Monday, April

23 from 11:45

until 12:45

which will

allow people to come from work, have a box lunch and still get back

before 1:00 p.m.

Of Rich’s theme, “What Are You Doing with the Rest of Your Life?”

4:30 PM

Women's Retreat Planning

Team

6:00 PM

Called CFMT meeting

7:00 PM

Jean Miller Circle

Wednesday, April 4

8:30 AM

Affinity Group - Exercise

8:45 AM

Prayer Group B

9:30 AM

Community Bible Study

10:00 AM

Women's Bible Study -

Harrison

12:00 PM

Men's Bible Study

1:30 PM

Affinity Group - Bridge

5:00 PM

Outreach and Membership

Development

5:30 PM

Praise Kidz 1 & 2

6:00 PM

Wednesday Night Meal

The Road Fellowship

Prayer

6:45 PM

Middle School A&O

7:00 PM

Critter Land & Nursery

Big City

Merge

12 Steps with Jesus

GAP Wednesday

Marriage Small Group

Small Group - Chaloupka

Small Group - G Burkman

Small Group - L Burkman

& Osborn

Small Group - Sadler

Small Group - Howard

Griffin

Small Group - Murray

Gossett

Small Group - Orlando

Lopez

SALT Wednesday

RUN Wednesday

8:00 PM

High School A&Ω

Thursday, April 5

8:30 AM

Affinity Group - Exercise

10:30 AM

Women's Bible Study -

Wells

11:00 AM

Women's Bible Study -

Brooks

4:30 PM

Shon's Bible Study

6:00 PM

Rev. Howard Griffin says, “We only spend a very small percentage of

our time in church, and Rich’s theme comes from his conviction that

wherever you are, wherever you go, whether it be your office, your

school, a social event, wherever, God has sent you there and he

wants you to be a light of his love where he sends you.”

Kannwischer, a native of Waco, is known to some in the

congregation for his work a few years ago as the navigator for the

year-long planning process in which representatives from all areas of

the membership developed the church’s vision for the future. At

that time, he was pastor of First Presbyterian Church, San Antonio.

Reserve your box lunch for $7.00 by noon, Friday, April 20. You may

bring your own lunch, but please reserve a seat so that adequate

seating can be arranged. Prepayment for the box lunch is

encouraged to expedite checking in, distribution of the box

lunches, and beginning the message at 12:10 p.m. Reservations and

pre-payment may be made online at firstpres.com or by calling the

automated reservation line, 373-4288.

Care for children through kindergarten will be available at all

services.

For 21 years, The Joe S. and Lettie S. Morris Distinguished Preaching

Series has brought outstanding preachers to First Pres for the

benefit of the congregation and community.

On April 22 and 23, what will you be doing with your life?

"Bringing Our Love"to Bolivia Mission TripOn March 11, a team from First Pres landed in La Paz, Bolivia with

the mission of “Bringing Our Love,” to the Mallasilla Bible Church

and to further the major investment of money and talent First Pres

is making in Camp El Puente, the retreat center it operates in the

Los Yungas jungle outside La Paz.

The team composed of Murray Gossett, Joe Batson, Ruth

Whitehead, Marty and Cal Smith, Diana and Norman Goad, and Jan

and Charley Hargrave worked at the retreat center for three days.

First Pres has also contributed building materials, a stove,

refrigerator, and microwave oven to the camp.

During the remaining five days of the trip in La Paz, probably the

most humbling and interesting time was half a day the team spent

dressed as, and working with, “shoe shiners,” under-resourced

people who shine shoes for 15¢ a pair, and to whom the Mallasilla

church has a ministry.

The team visited the church’s prestigious K-12 school, the only one

in Bolivia recognized by both that country and the US. Graduates of

the school have been accepted at ivy-league schools and other

institutions of higher learning in this country.

Before returning home, the team worshipped with more than 200

Bolivians on Sunday morning in their "new" church still under

construction.

Many new friendships were formed during meals and Bible studies in

the homes of the Mallasilla congregation. Every team member

returned to Amarillo filled with love for the Bolivians, assured that

God is doing a mighty work through His servants there. We are all

looking forward to partnering with our new Bolivian family there and

back here!

Chancel Bells

7:00 PM

Maundy Thursday Service

Sanctuary Choir

Friday, April 6

8:30 AM

Affinity Group - Exercise

8:00 PM

Good Friday Service

Saturday, April 7

No Events Scheduled

MEMORIALS

In Memoriam

John Charles Maynard

March 21, 2012

Sympathy Extended

To Virginia Maynard in the

death of her husband,

John

Memorial Gifts

Mary Cameron

My beloved wife on our

65th wedding anniversary

March 23, 1947

Given by

Darrell Cameron

Cyrus Fields

Given by

Peggy and David Walvoord

Elaine Landers

Cindy Bridges

John Maynard

Given by

Peggy and David Walvoord

Tol Ware

Part of the mission team posing with Bolivian kids and missionary,

Greg Hurst (second from left, back).

Jan Hargrave “Bringing Our Love” to Bolivian children

Mother-Daughter TeaUshers in Spring!Spring hats, finger sandwiches, photo ops, and tea were everywhere

last Sunday morning during the Third Annual Mother-Daughter Tea in

the Parlor. The room was abuzz with lively conversation, smiles, and

hugs as can be seen from a few of the many photos made during the

event sponsored by Children and Their Families and FPC Women

Ministries. Purses and toiletries were collected to contribute to the

Downtown Women's Shelter. Residents there will get first choice of

the goods and the remainder will be sold in their thrift store to help

fund the Shelter. Following is a photo glimpse of all the fun.

The official photographer, Nancee, prepares to photograph Caryl,

her daugher, Allison, and granddaughters Molly (right) and Libby

(left). Spring hats and boas were available for photos.

Dena and daughter, Angela

Marshallette with her daughter Libby and granddaughter, Natalie

Four generations of mothers and daughters! At right, Dorothy, her

daughter, Mary (center), granddaughter, Sarah (left) and great-

granddaughter, Kennedy

With a flowery headband, Lola and her mom, Kalley socialize with

Amanda and her daughter, Callie.

Susan (left), director, Children and Their Families Ministry and Liz

show off their big hats.

New-member mom, Samantha and daughter, India

"In the Name of the Father..."

Wyatt, young son of new members Andee and George Barnett, was

baptized as his parents were among 24 new members introduced at

various services last Sunday morning. Additionally, 18 confirmands

were received by Session during the previous week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORSHIP

UPCOMING PREACHING SCHEDULE

April 1

Palm Sunday

Matthew 5:9

Rev. Howard Griffin

April 8

Easter

Matthew 5:10-12

Rev. Howard Griffin

8:30 and 11:00 Traditional services in the Sanctuary

9:05 and 11:05 Contemporary services in the Fellowship Center

No Sunday school

April 15

David Mullin

"BACH'S" LUNCHES CONCLUDE

The "Bach’s" lunches conducted at various churches every Friday

during Lent have been a wonderful time for reflection and hearing

good music among friends. The 25-minute organ recitals beginning

at 12:05 have been followed by time for “Bach’s” lunches with the

host churches providing tea, coffee and a place to eat with plenty

of time to get Bach to work by 1:00 p.m. The last of this year’s

recitals will be this Friday, March 30, at St. Andrew's Episcopal

Church with Margaret Lacy as organist.

GROW

GREAT ESCAPE SIGN UP

If you are in middle school you don't want to miss out on The Great

Escape to Gunnison, CO, June 24-29! It's a week of worship, hiking,

white water rafting, teaching and everything in between. Cost is

$450.00 and includes transportation, lodging, food, fun and games!

Payment plans are available. Register online here.

DIVORCE CARE

Working through a divorce? First Pres Singles Ministry is offering a

spring Divorce Care small group for anyone working through this

difficult time.

Divorce Care is an effective, biblically based program encouraging

people in the grief, anger and fallout of a shattered marriage. The

program is done in a safe, appropriate and confidential manner.

For more information, please contact Kim Talley at

kimt@firstpres.com or 806-584-9523.

REAL LIFE TO FEATURE DENA LOPEZ

“Real Life” will resume meeting on Tuesday, April 3, from 11:45

a.m. until 1:00 p.m., in the Parlor. Dena Lopez, wife of our

Hispanic ministry pastor, will be the speaker. Dena will recount her

“faith journey” and tell how she loves to share the love of Christ to

let everyone know they are not alone in their struggles.

All women of First Pres are encouraged to attend and guests are

welcome. A catered lunch will be provided for $8.00, or you may

bring your own lunch, but let us know you are coming so we will

have adequate seating. As an added convenience, childcare will be

available. Reservations must be made for lunch as well as childcare

no later than noon on Friday, March 30, by calling the automated

reservation line at 373-4288.

Dena grew up in Amarillo, attended Amarillo College, and after

much prayer surrendered to the call of God. She attended the Latin

American Bible Institute where she met the love of her life, Orlando

Lopez. They graduated, married, moved out of state, and began

their first pastorate, all within three months. They have three

children.

The Lopez family moved back to Amarillo in 2006 to begin their

second pastorate. After two years they felt the call to plant a

church. They are currently doing just that at First Pres. The “Road

Fellowship,” First Pres’ bilingual fellowship will meet on Sundays at

11:00 a.m. in the Chapel beginning May 6. Until then, they have a

monthly "preview" service the last Sunday of each month at 11:00

a.m. in the Chapel.

CONNECT

BRIDGE PLAYERS WANTED

The Wednesday bridge affinity group is hoping to attract new

players! Currently meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Westminster Room on

the first and third Wednesdays of the month, the group is without a

leader. Head of the affinity groups, Peggy Smith, is seeking input

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APRIL AFFINITY BOOK CLUB

The book club affinity group will meet on Monday, April 9, at 7:00

p.m. at the home of Dottie Hopps, 3236 South Milam. The book to

be discussed is "Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel" by Beth

Hoffman. Everyone is welcome. Call Phyllis Fields at 358-9989 for

more information.

SERVE

APRIL COLLECTIBLES

As a community service project, First Pres will be collecting canned

meat, canned fruits, bread, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese,

beanie wienies and juices for children during the month of April.

Please bring these items to the missions table in the Great Hall. If

you have questions, please contact Anita Goodrum (350-5202 or

anitag@firstpres.com).

HELP HEM BLANKETS FOR EVELINE RIVERS

Join the Jean Miller Circle in hemming blankets for Eveline Rivers

Christmas boxes. Thousands of pieces of fleece are being hemmed

throughout the Panhandle to put in Christmas boxes for needy

children. For some children, these “blankets” will be their only

blankets. We do this in the spirit of Dorcas (Acts 7:36-39).

Blankets can be hemmed by non-sewing methods, sewing machine,

serger or hand sewn. If you are doing the blanket stitch by hand and

would like to have the edges pre-punched, please call Barbara

Biehler at 356-7501 or email her at bab5@suddenlink.net.

Hemming of the blankets takes place from March-October. Blankets,

along with directions and sign-up sheets will be in boxes next to the

officers' mail boxes in the office hallway. Hemmed and un-hemmed

blankets will be due at the church on October 7 in order to be

returned to Eveline Rivers by October 11. Please share this mission

and deliver blankets to persons confined at home who would like

blankets delivered to them to hem. Please call Barbara Biehler at

356-7501 or Barbara Harrison at 358-2243 for more information.