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Spiritual Disciplines

     At our congregational meeting last month, I mentioned that an annual goal I had for the church was to place more emphasis on spiritual growth. This was not just a random idea I had when I was attempting to find a goal that I could verbalize, this goal is actually the result of observations I have had over the last two years, and data from the survey on Congregational Life that we took in September of 2008, which we have been releasing over the last several months in this newsletter.
     If you look at the results of the survey that we look at this month (inside this newsletter), Spiritual growth was an area where we scored lower than both the average churches in the United States, and lower than the average Presbyterian Church. Clearly this is an area where we need to do some work!
     There are many ways that we can grow spiritually. We do have a number of Spiritual Growth group opportunities here at the church that you can be a part of, from Sunday morning and Wednesday night Studies, to the Prayer Chain, to Presbyterian Women Studies.
We also have resources available for your own private devotional activities. We have a wonderful Lenten Devotional that many of you helped to write which can be read upon waking, or before falling to sleep. We have a library with many books that can be checked out (and more being added). We have devotional magazines available in the Narthex and Calvin Hall that are available for you to keep. Pastor David and I also have books in our own libraries which we would be more than happy to lend out for you to use in your spiritual growth at home.
     The Christian Journey that we are on is a journey of constant reflection, learning, and growth. We each have opportunities to grow in our faith, whether that faith is one day old, or 100 years old. Together, let us worship our Lord, and learn more about what it means to be in relationship with such a loving God.

In Him, Pastor Jon

Posted March 2, 2010, 1:07 pm | Comments Off 

You are invited to join FPC’s Lenten Service each Wednesday.  The theme is The Lord’s Prayer.  Join us for dinner at 5:45 p.m. downstairs in Knox Hall, and worship and communion will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.  Listed below is the Meditation for each week.  We look forward to having you join us each Wednesday!

February 24 – Our Father… (Matthew 6.9)

March 3 – Your Will be Done…(Matthew 6.10)

March 10...Daily Bread…Forgive… (Matthew 6.11-12)

March 17 – Deliver Us…(Matthew 6.12)

March 24 – Pray…(Matthew 6.5-8)

March 31 – No Service

April 1 – Maundy Thursday service

Posted February 23, 2010, 5:05 pm | Comments Off 

As God’s people, we are called to stand in the “GAP” — Give, Act, Pray.

Give — Your Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000064. Gifts can be made online, by phone at (800) 872-3283, or by check. Gifts by check may be given through your local Presbyterian congregation or mailed to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburg, PA  15264-3700. Please include the designated giving account number on your check.

Act — Make Gift of the Heart kits. Congregations and individuals can assembly hygiene kits and baby kits. Instructions are on the PDA Web site. Advocate for Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.  Information can be found on the Presbyterian Washington Office Web site. Stay informed. Visit the PDA Web site for answers to frequently asked questions and for resources to aid in discussions.

Pray — You can join with others in lifting up the people of Haiti and those seeking to provide aid in this critical time.

Posted January 17, 2010, 5:08 pm | Comments Off 

 

What does the Bible have to say about money?

Financial Peace University is a biblically-based class that teaches your family how to manage their resources in a godly manner. God has given us more than 800 scriptures showing us how to handle money His way!

Proverbs 22:7

“The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”

Classes held Sundays in Knox Hall from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served.

Cost: $99 Membership Kit & Class

The Financial Peace University Member Kit includes

For more information on this class or the next class contact our FPU Coordinators:
Aaron or NeEtta Gillespie at 402-554-4774
or Reverend David Paul at 402-203-6400.

Scholarships are available.

Posted December 14, 2009, 2:18 pm | Comments Off 

The year 2010 brings the celebration of 150 years of First Presbyterian Church.  There are many activities planned throughout the year.  One of the major activities is our dinner on October 9, 2010.  If you are interested in attending this celebration, contact the church at (402) 345-5383 or (402) 551-9747.  We would love to have former members and friends of First Presbyterian Church attend this celebration.  

Posted December 2, 2009, 6:35 pm | Comments Off 

Posted August 19, 2009, 4:42 pm | Comments Off 

Would you like a First Presbyterian T-shirt?  They are available in adult and youth sizes.  Cost – $12.00 for short-sleeved and $17.00 for long-sleeved.  Order and pickup in Calvin Hall.  They make a nice witnessing tool for all at activities.  Get one today!

Posted July 6, 2009, 3:01 pm | Comments Off