I've added a 'podcast' (basically an audio of the content) to the Devotionals pages.  Currently, I am including the audio of each days Advent Devotion.  You can subscribe to the podcast via RSS and play is on any MP3 player or IPod.  The link for the Podcast is included here.  Check it out and let me know what you think!

This Week At First Presbyterian Church

The Advent Devotional Books are Available Now!!! Contact the Church office.

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 – Cub Scouts meet at 6PM in the basement.

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 – We will be decorating the sanctuary for the holiday season beginning at 9AM.  A light lunch will be provided at noon.  
The Communicant’s Class meets at 6:30PM in the Ergonian Room.

Thursday, December 1, 2005 – Cub Scout Den Meeting 6PM in the basement.

Saturday, December 3, 2005 – Shower in the Fellowship Hall at 2PM.
Worship at 6PM in the sanctuary.

Sunday, December 4, 2005 – The 2nd Sunday in Advent.  Sunday School 9:30AM.  Worship 10:45AM.  Choir Practice immediately following worship.

We are planning a trip to Hannibal to see “A Shepherd’s Tale” on December 11.  Show time is 2PM, cost per person is $11.00.  Please sign up now in the Fellowship Hall or by contacting the Church Office!

The Youth Group is collecting canned goods for the Hope Center throughout this Advent Season.  Help make a meal possible for someone in need!

Don’t forget!!!! The Annual Christmas Program is December 18th during worship!  It will be followed by the Advent Dinner.  Come out and enjoy the work of our kids as they tell the Christmas story in their own special way and then stay and enjoy the fellowship and good food!!!

The link to the complete copy of the Advent Devotional was in error. The correct link is http://1stbgmo.presbychurch.org/pdf/advent051.pdf . Sorry if this caused any inconvenience.

The Advent Devotional booklets are available now by clicking your mouse here.

Today - November 23 - BGMA Thanksgiving Eve Service 7PM at Nazarene Church!

Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 - The church office is closed. Have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving!!!!!

Saturday, November 26 - Worship at 6PM

Sunday, November 27 - The First Sunday of Advent! Sunday School for all ages at 9:30AM, Worship at 10:45AM. Choir Practice following worship!

Tuesday, November 29 - Cub Scouts met at 6PM in the basement

Wednesday, November 30 - Communicant's Class meets at 6:30PM in the Ergonian Class room.

Thursday, December 1 - Cub Scouts meet at 6PM in the basement.

Saturday, December 3 - Shower in the Fellowship Hall 2PM. Worship at 6PM

Sunday, December 4 - The Second Sunday of Advent. Sunday School 9:30AM. Worship 10:45AM. Choir Rehearsal following worship.

As the holidays approach, the building use is increasing please check this page and the calendars posted here for updates.

Calendars are now available online for November - January!

We have hired a new Administrative Assistant, her name is Karen Long! Stop by and introduce yourself to her. Thanks to the Personnel Committee for their help.

Friday, November 18 - Soup/Chili Supper and Bazaar. Serving from 11AM-7PM. Come out, enjoy the food and find some early Christmas gifts!

Saturday, November 19 - Worship at 6PM. Cub Scout Pack meeting in the Fellowship Hall at 7PM

Sunday, November 20 - Kirk Day - Coffee and doughnuts in the Fellowship Hall before worship. We are having a congregational meeting during worship to elect new classes of elders and deacons. We will also act on matters related to pastoral compensation for 2006.

Monday, November 19 - Cancer Support Group meets at 7PM in the Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, November 23 - BGMA Thanksgiving Eve Service, 7PM at the Nazarene Church. Bring canned goods for the Hope Center. Monetary donations will be received for the Ministerial Association.

Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 25 - Church office closed

Saturday, November 26 - Worship at 6PM

Sunday, November 27 - The First Sunday of Advent! Worship at 10:45AM, Sunday School at 9:30AM and Choir practice following worship.