Pastor's 2012 Book Challenge
Pastor Jeff has selected some books for the beginning part of the new year that he is encouraging and challenging the congregation to read along with him. These books will be a wonderful addition to your daily devotionals and time in Scripture. If you have read some of these or need some suggestions for some new books please go to our facebook page and post your comments. Once you are done reading any of these books, you can post your comments and recommendations on the church facebook page as well.

Here is a list of Pastor Jeff's Books, just click on the link to get a synopsis of each book:

	Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman Are you a fan or a follower? Not a Fan challenges you to consider what it really means to call yourself a Christian. Kyle invites you to take an honest look at your relationship with Jesus.
	Slave by John MacArthur The Hidden Truth About Your Identity In Christ In this book, John MacArthur unveils the essential and clarifying revelation that may be keeping you from a fulfilling-and correct-relationship with God. It's powerful. It's controversial. And with new eyes you'll see the riches of your salvation in a radically new way.
	Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent A story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing a little boy's trip to heaven and back. Heaven is for Real will forever change the way you think of eternity, offering the chance to see, and believe, like a child.
	Nearing Home by Billy Graham Join Billy Graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well.
	3:16 The Numbers of Hope by Max Lucado If 9/11 are the numbers of terror and despair, then 3:16 are the numbers of hope. Best-selling author Max Lucado leads readers through a word-by-word study of John 3:16, the passage that he calls the "Hope Diamond" of Scripture.

Lent Activities & Holy Week
Lent Activities
January 22 - February 22: Take Orders for Yard Signs
January 22 - February 12: Q&A Sermon Series - Questions about faith & the Bible submitted on Facebook & at church. Basis for 7 Sundays of Lent Sermons
February 22: Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00pm in Chapel - Communion
February 22 - April 13: 40 Acts of Service
February 29 - April 4: 3:16 The Numbers of Hope Bible Study
March 31: I Refuse Saturday

Holy Week
April 1: Palm Sunday
April 5: Maundy Thursday Dinner & Foot Washing
April 6: Good Friday Service
April 8: Sunrise Service Dartmouth Park
April 8: Sunday Worship Service 10:30am

*******Details Coming Soon*******

Monthly Meetings
Meeting Changes beginning September:
1st Tuesday in Month: All Committees Meet
Dessert & Decisions Fellowship Hall 6:30pm
2nd Tuesday in Month: Deacon's Meet Conference Room 6:30pm
3rd Tuesday in Month: Staff Meets Conference Room 4:30pm
4th Tuesday in Month: Session Meeting Conference Room 6:30pm

Greeter Ministry Schedule
February 5: Chris Mester, Ralph Hayflich, Stephen Adkins, Matthew Adkins
February 12: Jamie Abernethy, Ralph Hayflich, Ines Parrish, Alex Woodard
February 19: April Stringer, Chris Stringer, Jennifer Black, Alicia Murray
February 26: Alex Woodard, Stephen Adkins, Matthew Adkins, Terri Straw
March 4: Chris Mester, Ralph Hayflich, Jamie Abernethy, Ben Abernethy

Response to PCUSA Amendment 10-A
Dear members and friends of College Park Presbyterian Church, It is with great sadness that we inform you of the decision our denomination (PCUSA) made regarding the standards for ordination to become a deacon, elder and pastor within the church. With the passage of Amendment 10-A, the Book of Order (G-6.0106) will now reflect the following...
Click here to read the full letter.

Prayer Warriors
Prayer is at the heart of our church's mission. We have prayer group called the "Prayer Warriors" to intensely pray for those on our request list and others who are in desperate need. Please join this very important group, if you can dedicate time to this mission each Sunday after worship service. This is a praying church! We know the value of prayer and we believe it connects us immediately to God.
Click here to view our VIP list.

Committees!
We have a lot of ministries and ways to get involved. The best way to get plugged in or even start something new is to join one of our committees. If you are interested in playing a more active roll in the church then call the office or talk to one of our elders after a service about which committee would be a good fit for your interests. The Church is the body of Christ, we need YOU and YOUR gifts or we are incomplete!

2nd Sunday Offering
Every second Sunday of the month is now a collection day for non-perishable foods. These foods will be used for the needy of the College Park Community specifically from College Park Presbyterian Church. To participate please place donations in the barrel located in the Fellowship Hall on any second Sunday.

Society of St. Andrew's Gleaning
The Society of St. Andrew's network uses volunteers to glean nutritious produce from farmers' fields and orchards after the harvest. This food instead of being left behind to rot is delivered to those in need. College Park Presbyterian Church has had a history of working with the Society of St. Andrews and found these events to be enjoyable ways to help provide for the community. Please contact Don Wadsworth or the Society of St. Andrew's website for more information. You can also go to the Society of St. Andrew's calendar to check out upcoming gleanings to participate in.