First Impressions
The Newsletter of FPC of Houma
August 2010
First Impressions
The Newsletter of FPC of Houma
September 2010
First Presbyterian Church of Houma – Vision Statement
Matthew 22:36-40. First Presbyterian Church of Houma is called to “love the LORD our God with all our heart,
soul, and mind and to love our neighbor as ourselves.” We seek to pursue this mission by focusing on Christ and
these key purposes given to the church.
WORSHIP: Exalt and love God in unity by offering praise and petition and by confessing Jesus is LORD.
MINISTRY: Ministry is loving one another, by encouraging one another, caring for one another and using Gods
gifts in service to one another.
DISCIPLESHIP: Teaching the good news of God’s love in Christ, through Bible study; applying God’s truth and
demonstrating the gospel in our daily lives.
MISSION: Following the great commandment we will proclaim the gospel in our homes, communities and to the
ends of the earth, through outreach, testimony, sharing of gifts and works of mercy in love. We will seek to display
the joy of our salvation to the world.
FELLOWSHIP: Fellowship begins with our mutual acceptance in Christ, it shows its self in the common joy of the
spirit and it strengthens the body in love.
In pursuing these purposes it is our conviction we will “glorify God and enjoy him forever”: question one of the
Larger Westminster Catechism.
Pastoral Intern update
Rhonda and I are not moving. I am staying as your Pastoral Intern. We have purchased a house in Houma at
1105 Suthon Avenue.
Pastor Search Committee
Committee Chairman Emmett Galloway submits this report: Your Pastor Search Committee is preparing itself to
begin interviewing, with discernment, candidates. Pastor Bill Crawford made the needed opening comments at
our first meeting and since then we have individually read the Westminster Confession, the parts of the
Presbyterian Book of Order dealing with Pastors and Pastor Search Committees, and Guidelines for Pastor
Search Committee. We are currently in the process of completing a 7 part internet audio course on interviewing
the best candidates. We are in need of your continued prayers as we go forward on this spiritual journey seeking
the Lord's will as to our new Pastor.
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP
Part of our giving glory to God is by gathering together in fellowship. Every Sunday immediately after the morning
worship service we gather in Fellowship Hall for snacks and Godly fellowship. We would like to invite everyone to
come and join us. Thanks to the following volunteers who helped bring in snacks for August: Wendy Theriot, Jill
Biggs, and Ms. Verna Buquet, the Lee Family, the Taofik family, Therese Fuglaar, and Amy Thompson. For
September, the following have volunteered: Sept. 5th – Mike Buquet, Sept. 12th – Carol Galloway, Sept 19th –
Rhonda Robertson, Sept 26th - ??
SUNDAY SCHOOL classes:
o Mixed class (leader: Mike Buquet) - Bible Study of 2nd Peter.
o Ladies class (leader: Therese Fuglaar) –a study of “The Disciples.”
o Adult class (leader: Glenn Burgess) – “They walked with the Savior” by Scott Hagan
o Youth 6th-12th grade (leader: Mark Lee) – Bible teachings
o Elementary 1st-5th grade (leader: Ms. Marilyn & Dale R.) – Luke 2:52 God’s word on “Wisdom”
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August 2010
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION during the week:
o Men’s Breakfast. Terrebonne General Hospital every Wednesday morning at 6:30 in the cafeteria on the first
floor. We are working though “The Pursuit of Holiness” by Jerry Bridges.
o Ladies Bible Study. First Presbyterian Church of Houma every Wednesday morning at 10:20 am in the
Women’s Resource Room. We are continuing the study of “Respectable Sins” by Jerry Bridges.
o Home Bible Study. Dale & Joan Thompson’s house at 7pm on Monday, September 13, call 876-5630 for
directions. We are studying the Book of Zechariah.
o Ladies Home Bible Study. Therese Fuglaar’s house at 7pm on Monday, September 20, call 381-5971 for
directions. We are studying the Book of Nehemiah.
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry Search Committee is still looking for someone who can lead our music worship team so if you
know of someone who might be interested please let the chairman of this committee, Rives McCord, know. Rives
can be reached at 855-1580.
Youth Ministry
We are asking for prayers as we begin forming our youth group again. On September 5 th at 6:00 PM we will have
an organizational meeting / pizza party in Fellowship Hall. Our first actual youth group meeting is scheduled for
Sunday, September 12th and Sunday, September 26th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. We will be having music, games,
ministry, and food. Volunteers needed. Kid’s bring your friends!
Deacon’s Ministry
The deacon’s are asking us to reach out to our church family for volunteers to help with one of our local missions
outreach – Hope Extreme. Hope Extreme is local here in Houma and they are beginning their education classes
on September 13th. They are asking for volunteers to work one-on-one with some local teens in half-hour intervals
on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s from 2:45-5:45 PM.
Men in Ministry
The men continue to meet every Wednesday morning for breakfast and bible study in the Terrebonne General
Medical Center cafeteria at 6:30 AM. We are roughly half way through the great reformed theologian, Jerry
Bridges book: “The Pursuit of Holiness”.
Women in Ministry
o Ladies Bible Study. First Presbyterian Church of Houma every Wednesday morning at 10:20 am in the ladies
Sunday school class room behind the church sanctuary. We are continuing the study of “Respectable Sins”
by Jerry Bridges. “Living unselfishly will likely not cost us our lives, but it will cost…”
o Ladies Home Bible Study. Therese Fuglaar’s house at 7pm on Monday, September 20, call 381-5971 for
directions. We are studying the Book of Nehemiah.
o Here are some time tables of a few events coming up:
 September 26, Sunday at 4 PM – “Shoes for Orphans” is having a preliminary shoe count & move all
shoes to the Fellowship Hall.
 October 17, Sunday from 2-5 PM - Painting afternoon: “Coffee and Canvas” with Ellen McCord. Each
woman will go home with her own original painting. All supplies will be included in the $10 fee. You will go
home with an original “work of art”.
 Book Discussion Group: “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. Jill Biggs and Joan Thompson will lead
the discussion; date to be announced. You will have at least a month to read the book. If you love to read
please be encouraged to join.
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August 2010
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The Newsletter of FPC of Houma
June 2010
Pulpit Supply:
September 5
September 12
September 19
September 26
Dale Robertson
Rev. Rob Leverett (Communion)
Dale Robertson
Rev. Rob Leverett
FPC Financial Update
Through July 2010
July
$
Giving
$
5,502
Monthly Giving
5,502
Expenses
Budget
5,506
10,745
$
$
Monthly
(
4)
( 4,457)
Year-to-date
Giving $
Giving
$
50,550
50,550
Expenses
Budget
Year-to-date
60,318
Year-to-date
75,213
$
( 9,768)
$ (24,663)
July average attendance – 49
Birthdays
Anniversaries
September 1 – Henry Havens
September 1 – Linda McCord & Mike Dearing
September 4 – Liz Favret
September 10 – Randy Rydberg
September 11 – Molly Thompson
September 12 – Wendy Theriot
September 16 – Kenny Thibodeaux
September 17 – Julia Benoit
September 3 – Ray & Susan Boudreaux
September 4 – Diane & Stafford Lochner
Birthdays (continued)
September 20 – Jennifer Robinson
September 25 – Blythe Hebert
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September 19 – Linda Domingue
September 19 – Amy Thompson
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September 26 – Julie Havens
September 29 – Stephen Neil