The Clarion for the week of February 1, 2012
Lunch and Learn with Book of Hebrews
Deacons and Stewards are reminded the first of two “Lunch and Learn” events will be held on Sunday, Feb 5. Officers are asked to meet in the Social Hall immediately after worship service for lunch and a time of leadership building through the participation in a daily devotional based on chapters 1-7 of the book of Hebrews.
Youth “Jesus Dojo”
On Sunday morning, January 29th, the Jesus Dojo attended the 11am worship service at a West Angeles Ethiopian church. All participants were asked to meet at 1st Presbyterian Church at 10:00 am. After traveling together to the church, all enjoyed a meal at the Messob Ethiopian Restaurant. This is an opportunity to recognize and embrace the diversity of the city we live in - and the body of Christ. Future outings have been planned; all interested may contact Debra Williams, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries.
Centennial Committee Set!
“1913, when Pasadena’s center of town was Fair Oaks Avenue and Colorado Street, orange orchards and farms stretched beyond Lake Avenue, there were about 100 to 150 Japanese here, mostly young men who were students or domestic workers. There were only about 10 Japanese women here in those days.
At the time, the First Congregational Church maintained a mission, started in 1905 or 1906, which reached out to these young Japanese. The Friends Church also had a mission with a similar purpose, to offer these newcomers a night school, dormitory facilities and introduction to the teachings of Christ.
In 1913 the two missions combined and, joined by other churches, formed the Federated Missions for the expressed purpose of providing a church to serve the Japanese in the community.”
In 2013, the First Presbyterian Church, Altadena will celebrate its centennial anniversary! The committee to plan this event is now in place, and we will be in need of plenty of help! We especially want to reach out to those members (active or inactive) who have specific knowledge, memories, or experiences in regards to our church history. The following individuals have already agreed to serve as committee chairpersons, but are seeking additional help in organizing and implementing this wonderful event.
· Program Chairman- Dorothy Kirkland
· Guest Chairman - Nadine McManus
· Invitations - Bob and Mae Uchida
· Exhibit Chairman- Ivy Sakamoto
· Food Chairman - Presbyterian Women
· Publicity Chairman - Bob Uchida
· Evangelism Chairman- Roy McManus and Paul Kikuchi
Support - David Sakamoto, Ron Ota, Wandy and Larry Jung, Virginia and Sam Gin, Pete Morris, Alice Young, Irene Hirashiki, Donna Gonzales, and Barbie Ishida
