Weekly NewsWe conclude our sermon series titled “Rise Up” today. Standing alongside the prophet Elijah, we will listen for God’s voice inspiring and empowering us to rise up – through an act of kindness from a widow, Elijah’s heated debate with political leaders, and the sound of silence that that brings a holy peace. The final sermon today is:
Sept. 24 – 1 Kings 19:9-13, “Rise Up: From Injustice to Peace” Jesus calls us to be peacemakers. The Peace & Global Witness Offering (formerly the Peacemaking Offering) supports the PC(USA)’s efforts to engage in peacemaking at all levels of the church’s life and enables the church to promote the peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice and allows us to strengthen peace-building efforts around the world and locally by bringing witness through Christ. The ushers will provide envelopes for this collection on Sundays, Sept. 24 and October 1. We are now collecting gently used items for the rummage sale. Please call Jackie Pence, 816-419-7754 or Emily Johnson, 816-392-1409, to make an appointment to drop off your donations. The sale will run Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 27-30. Any and all help would be appreciated. All proceeds go towards the youth group. We also need paper and plastic sacks to help people carry the items home. Clean-up will begin at 12:30-2:00 pm on Saturday. The Youth will start the Rummage Sale set up on Sunday, September 24, after Children’s Church at Westminster Hall. Clean up will on Saturday, September 30, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided both days. Non-Student Rummage Sale Workdays will be on Monday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An hour or so of your time to sort donations would be greatly appreciated. Logos is back with NEW ENERGY! This year we are putting more focus on our relationships with others, through team building, games, personal interests, hobbies, and fun activities. All while learning about our Lord Jesus Christ, and receiving the opportunity to find why God made you so special! There's a place for everyone and enough room for all! Come for the fellowship, stay for dinner, enjoy the laughter, come back again the next week after! Find us WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4th at WESTMINSTER HALL. Arts and crafts start at 5:30! Dinner is served at 6pm! Bible Study at 6:40! Games and Recreation at 7:15! The Divine Design craft group has resumed meeting on Thursdays from 2-4:00 p.m. in the Craft Room upstairs. All crafters are welcome regardless of the craft and as always a good time for fellowship. If you have questions, please contact Barb Graham at 816-803-5558 or at grahambarb1950@gmail.com Ink Cartridge Recycling Program - due to the space in the Parlour for the large recycling/collection box and most cartridges and toners are not accepted in this program, Debbie will discontinue the recycling program. There are several ways to recycle ink and toners.
If your address, phone number and/or email address has changed or there has been any other life event such as marriage, new baby, etc. please contact the church office. The following schedule is for the Coffee Fellowship after worship. Please See Robbie Gorman for more details. 1st Sunday – (former members) VIP Sunday school class 2nd Sunday – Guidance class 3rd Sunday – Fellowship Committee 4th Sunday – Saints Alive class 5th Sunday – Ladies Circle groups When exiting the church building, please push all doors to ensure they are completely shut and secure and make sure the alarm is set as needed. Session voted Jan. 18 to share the following information from the CDC website* Close contact with someone who has COVID-19? – Where a mask if around others and get tested after 5 days or when symptoms begin, and:
* For full guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html Please submit all information including the Greeters, Ushers, and detailed requests for the Sunday bulletin by the Wednesday before you would like it added. Bulletins are finalized on Thursday mornings. Those wanting to get Facebook updates from Bonnie and Will Ratcliff as they battle Will's brain cancer recurrence can join the Will's Warriors group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/386853145972477. First Church now offers online giving for those faithfully making their pledge offerings and other contributions. You may use your computer or Smartphone to visit the FPC Giving Page (or look for the ❤GiveNow button on our website) and begin the process of simplifying (and if you want, automating) your financial contribution to the ministry of First Church. This service is thanks to The Presbyterian Foundation’s Online Giving Program, with no monthly or annual fees. The Presbyterian Foundation uses the Vanco Payment Solutions platform, an industry leader in providing churches secure and simple giving solutions in compliance with Payment Card Industry data security standards for handling, storing and transmitting credit card information. Contact Robby Klim of Finance Committee, David Melton of Stewardship or Pastor Dave with any questions. PER CAPITA $43.94 Total per capita for 2023 $31.19 —Presbytery $2.90 —Synod of Mid-America $9.85 —General Assembly |
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