Are you thirsty? Looking for a way to renew your spirit during Lent?

Come, join the Adult Sunday School class as they study Richard Foster’s Streams of Living Water; Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith February 26 – April 15.  Join us as we explore the major traditions at the core of Christian practice, and practical ways to incorporate these “streams of living water” into our daily lives.  See Steve Thiel for more details.  Facilitated by Todd Bacon, Steve Thiel, and Doug Frank.

THE GIFT OF LIFE is a term used by Hoxworth to recognize how precious a pint of blood is for the recipient. The MPC Blood Drive is scheduled for February 29, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All members who can donate are encouraged to donate at that time.  You can donate blood on February 29, 2012 if you haven't given blood since December 29, 2011.

It only takes about 20 minutes to donate a pint of blood ... a tiny expenditure of time to help those in need of blood. You can donate in the name of MPC, allowing members to receive blood. You can also donate in the name of a person who needs blood.

Montgomery Presbyterian Church is pleased to welcome Rev. Michelle M. Bacon to our community!

Rev. Bacon was the Pastor Nominating Committee’s first choice out of nearly 100 candidates. She accepted MPC’s call on December 4, 2011. Prior to joining us, she served as Interim Pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Fairfield, OH), where she led the congregation in the programs focused on “Unity through Mission” and leadership development (“Strengths Finder Workshop”) to match leaders’ gifts and energy with specific congregational needs. This enabled leaders to serve effectively and to avoid leadership burnout. She also has extensive experience in Christian Education (children and youth), serving First Presbyterian Church (Glendale, Ohio) as Christian Educator, and Heritage Presbyterian Church as Interim Associate Pastor responsible for Christian Education and Pastoral Care. Rev. Bacon holds both Master of Divinity and Master of Education in Counseling degrees. She has church staff experience in Christian Education, Pastoral Care, and as a Hospital Chaplain.

It is almost unbelievable that only a little over 3 years ago God called us to be partners in the work of the Kingdom of God. I can honestly say, and have said it too many others, Montgomery Presbyterian Church is a wonderful place to experience the joy, happiness, and challenges that await those who love God, who walk humbly with their God and work for God’s peace and justice in their community and the world.

In the calling of Rev. Michelle Bacon to be your installed pastor, you have shown courage, defied the expectations of some, stood resolute to the face of those who predicted Montgomery Presbyterian Church’s demise, and above all, never stopped listening to the Holy Spirit. What privilege it is to be the pastor of MPC! Some have asked me to suggest ways that the news about Rev. Bacon can be effectively shared with others. I would heartily suggest you say to others the same words Philip said to Nathaniel: “ Come and See”

On behalf of myself and my family, thank you for your wonderful support during my ministry. The “potluck chili lunch” was perfect and suits my desire to have a relaxed atmosphere in which to meet all of my friends. The “Tall Stacks” print is beautiful, very touching and perfect….and not just because it fits Mr. Bowen’s publicly stated desire for MPC”s gift be one that I could not hide in a closet. MPC will hold a treasured niche in my heart.

Blessings,

Rev. Dr. Daniel Watson