People say they have never seen a church eat as much as we do! We love to get together, welcome each other to worship and have fun as we celebrate the good works of our church family. While it seems like our committee spends most of its time in the kitchen, we love to create events that bring our congregation and the community together in Christ. At committee meetings once a month we review past events, plan upcoming programs and support other ministries in the church. Along with a team of enthusiastic volunteers, we look forward to serving the congregation, our community and Christ through our ministry.  If you like to gather around the kitchen table for fun and fellowship and get to know people in all different ministries, we invite you to become part of our team!

Front Row: Judy Self; Grace Styron; Donna Zoppi; Judy Davis; Anita Raike; Liz Doyle Back Row: Pat Douglas; Carol Helander; Soni Door; Linda Seward, Joe & Cheryl Erbes; Dolores Grantham.

The Hospitality Ministry works hard to create a home for the FPCM family and visitors. Our ministry is supported by volunteers. Here are a few of our on-going needs:The Hospitality Committee works hard to create a home for all its members and visitors.Couples or friends in pairs to serve Sunday hospitality (time commitment: 4 hours; need: rotations on each Sunday) Men to climb ladders to hang Easter decorations and Christmas decorations in the sanctuary (time commitment – 1 hour to 4 hours; need: twice a year) Brownies, cookies or bar cookies (time commitment – 2 hours to shop, bake and deliver the treats; need: once a month). We are always open to event ideas and suggestions as well as welcoming volunteers to join our fun. Please contact Liz Doyle for more information.

2010 Events September 19 Youth Appreciation Pot Luck Bring your favorite dish and join us in the Family Life Center as the Youth entertain us with stories and photos from their summer mission trips. September 26, October 31, November 21 Souper Sundays!  Soup is $6 a quart and we sell it from the Fellowship Hall kitchen window beginning at 10:30 am.  No pre-orders necessary.  First-come, first-served until we run out.  September:  Chicken Noodle and Cream of Broccoli; October: Pumpkin Lentil and Chili; November: Great Northern Bean and Cheeseburger.  You can freeze it, too! December 11 A bus trip and lunch to “The Sights and Sounds of Christmas” pageant in Hudson, Florida, just outside Tampa.  The cost is $61 which includes the trip, ticket to the performance and lunch.  The trip is limited to 25 people and payment is due by October 22.

Upcoming Events
August 15 Grandparents Shower for Ron & Cheryl
August 29 Service Ministry Fair in the Family Life Center
September 19 Youth Appreciation Pot Luck in the Family Life Center Cost: A canned good to restock the Christian Sharing Center
September 26 Souper Sunday – $6 a quart in Fellowship Hall Chicken Noodle and Cream of Broccoli
October 17 MSO at Worship
October 24 Bluegrass Sunday
October 31 Halloween and Souper Sunday – $6 a quart in Fellowship Hall Pumpkin Lentil and Chili
November 21 Sell Soup – $6 a quart in Fellowship Hall Great Northern Bean and Cheeseburger Soup
November 25 Thanksgiving
November 28 Hanging of the Greens
November 30 – December 1 Decorate for Christmas
December 5 FPCM Christmas Concert
December 11 “The Sights & Sounds of Christmas Pageant” Bus Trip to Hudson, FL
December 12 Orchestra Reception

Volunteer Opportunities
Every Sunday Serve coffee and pastries (3 ½ hours, perfect for friends, families, small groups, ministries or circles. Sign up in the lobby.)
August 29 Service Ministry Fair in the Family Life Center (set-up, cook, serve, clean-up)
September 7 Ministry Meeting at 4:30 in the Conference Room (1 ½ hours)
September 19 Youth Appreciation Pot Luck in the Family Life Center (set-up, cook, serve, clean-up)
September 23, 24 Make Soup (3 hours from 9 am to Noon)
October 5 Ministry Meeting at 4:30 in the Conference Room (1 ½ hours)
October 28, 29 Make Soup (3 hours from 9 am to Noon)
November 2 Ministry Meeting at 4:30 in the Conference Room (1 ½ hours)
November 18, 19 Make Soup (3 hours from 9 am to Noon)
November 28 Hanging of the Greens (prepare food & hot chocolate)
November 30 – December 1 Decorate for Christmas (part or all day as we decorate the Sanctuary, lobby and Fellowship Hall, particularly men to climb ladders to hang garland)
December 7 Ministry Meeting at 4:30 in the Conference Room (1 ½ hours)
December 12 Orchestra Reception (set-up, bake and serve)
Please contact Liz Doyle at lizmoregroup@earthlink.net or 407-539-2513.