Weekly NewsToday, we continue our seven-part sermon series titled “Made New,” which takes us from Easter through Pentecost. To balance our joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection with the reality of our fallen world, we do well to remember we proclaim a gospel of transformation. God takes what is and conforms it to his will.
April 20 – Luke 24:1–12, “Eternally New” April 27 – John 20:19-31, “Authentically New” May 4 – John 21:1-14, “Ordinarily New” May 11 – Revelation 7:9-17, “New Perspective” May 18 – Revelation 21:1-6, “Living the New Life” June 1 – Acts 16:16-34, “New Freedom” June 8 – John 14:23-29, “Listening Anew” Saints Alive Sunday School Class has begun a new video study called “Creed, What Christians Believe and Why, Exploring the Apostle’s Creed” by Adam Hamilton. The class meets at 9:15 in the Parlour. The Missions Committee is asking for nonperishable food donations for a Easter Gift. This food will provide an Easter dinner for those in need. Items must be at the church by today, April 27. Place your donations in the Easter basket in the Parlour. Committee Chairs, ChristCare Small Group, Sunday school and other group leaders, please gather your information for the 2025-2027 18-month church calendar. The Annual Joint Session/Deacon Meeting & Calendar Planning is on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Westminster Hall. Please submit your events and meetings by, Wednesday, May 1. Thank you for your help. Join us at 12 noon Thursday, May 1, for a National Day of Prayer observance as members and friends from neighborhood churches gather on the East side of the Courthouse. The National Day of Prayer website (https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org) provides lots of resources for families and individuals to help you to be praying for our country and other aspects of life. Scholarship applications are available on the credenza in the Parlour. They must be turned in by Sunday, June 1. You can give them to Melissa or return them to the church office. If you or someone you know will be graduating or retiring this year, we would like to recognize you. Graduates, please send your name, school, awards, a recent photo, and your future plans. Retirees should send their name, company or organization, job title, years of service and a recent photo. Send the information to Melissa Roe-Wilson, [email protected], or the church office by May 18th. 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 Laura Gillett 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. 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. 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 our Finance Committee, Stewardship or Pastor Dave with any questions. PER CAPITA $44.98 Total per capita for 2025 $30.99 —Presbytery $3.15 —Synod of Mid-America $10.84 —General Assembly |
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