Weekly NewsEach person possesses unique talents and gifts to be used for the glory of God and the benefit of humankind. God calls people to use their gifts in service. The FPC Nominating Committee will soon be meeting to decern who might be called to serve in the offices of Elder, Deacon and Trustee. Please take time to prayerfully consider who you feel led to nominate, and don’t overlook yourself; self-nominations are welcome. Nomination forms are on the credenza in the Parlour.
The Christian Education and Mission Committees are joining together to sponsor Operation Christmas Child boxes. Boxes are due on Sunday, November 24. The list of suggested items is in the Parlour. There is a $10 fee to ship boxes in November. If you are writing a check to cover this fee, please make it payable to the church with “Operation Christmas Child” written in the memo and include it on top of items in the box. Please contact Emily Johnson at 816-392-1409 with questions. This year’s Stewardship Theme is “Growing in Faith Together” or G.I.F.T The brochures have been mailed. Thanks in advance for the time, talents, and treasures you pledge for 2025 The Fellowship Committee will be hosting the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 24, at Westminster Hall after worship. We will serve box lunches of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie, for either eat in or carry out. Saints Alive Sunday School Class meets in the Parlour at 9:15 on Sunday mornings. This week, they will continue to learn from Adam Hamilton’s video study Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts and Outlaws. This week’s lesson is titled “The Final Week.” Join us at LOGOS this week! We will honor the veterans of the church this Wednesday with a delicious meal and other activities. 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 WEDNESDAYS at WESTMINSTER HALL. Dinner is served at 6:15-6:45 Games at 6:45-7:15 Bible Study at 7:15-7:45 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 $43.94 Total per capita for 2024 and 2025 $30.99 —Presbytery $3.15 —Synod of Mid-America $9.80 —General Assembly |
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