SCOTTSCH HERITAGE SUNDAY

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Posted January 23, 2012, 2:56 pm | Comments Off 

The 151st Annual Meeting of FPC Feb. 5

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The 151st  Annual Meeting of the Congregation of First Presbyterian Church will be held in Knox Fellowship Hall downstairs on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Lunch will be served at 12 noon and the meeting will begin at 12:45 p.m. Copies of the Annual Report will be available.  Reports will be received, officers elected, and Nominating Committee chosen.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Child care will be provided.

Posted January 2, 2012, 1:52 pm | Comments Off 

Janaury Pastor’s Manna

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Happy Day After Christmas!

Last month Lori and I were invited to go to a Matthew West Christmas concert. On his Christmas Album, he has a spectacular song called Day After Christmas. In this song Matthew writes about the letdown that can occur after Christmas, after the presents are opened, the family has gone, and Christmas Dinner has been eaten. In his song he reminds us that even though Christmas is over, the Light of the World is still here in our world.

As you begin this new year of 2012, remember that Good News and great Joy that Jesus Christ is born, and lived, and remains in this world. Just because Christmas Day is over, doesn’t mean Christ’s presence is any different on this world then it was on December 24th. Just because your decorations are being put away does not mean we put the message of Christmas away until next winter. No, Jesus came that we might have life, and have it abundantly, it is a yearlong gift, a gift that should guide us in all that we do as Christians who place their trust in the Lord.

Did you know that the Christian church calendar begins with the 1st Sunday of Advent each year? This reminds us what our lives and our years are about. We begin our Church year, with the anticipation of the birth of a Messiah, and we move throughout the year anchored to that wonderful news. We are able to make it through the year, through the difficult times, through the joys, through the wonders, and through the fears, because we start our year with the birth of a child, a Messiah, who came that we might know love, and peace, and joy, and hope.

So even when Christmas is over, actually BECAUSE the birth of Christ occurred, the light of the world is still here. Let us join together this year celebrating the days the follow Christmas, all year long Let us celebrate together the change that the coming of our Lord has made in our lives.

In Him,

Pastor Jon

Posted January 1, 2012, 12:01 am | Comments Off 

First Presbyterian Shirts for Sale

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Would you like a First Presbyterian shirt?   Below is a list of  shirts available.  T-Shirts (adult and youth sizes) – $12 for short-sleeved; $17 for long-sleeved;  Hoodies – $20;  Collared Polo Shirts - $18;  V-Neck T-Shirts – $15.    In most cases, shirts in shades of white, blue, and yellow can be ordered.  Please talk with Rev. Sloan or Allison in person on Sundays.  They make a nice witnessing tool for all at activities.  Get one today!

Posted December 30, 2011, 8:50 am | Comments Off 

Find Us on Facebook

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FPC on Facebook

Posted December 30, 2011, 7:50 am | Comments Off 

Help FPC Earn Money by Shopping With Scrip

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Have you remembered to shop with Scrip?  Help FPC earn additional money by purchasing Scrip either in Calvin Hall on Sundays or through the available website.  You can add as much as 13% from the purchase of your Scrip to our church.   One can purchase Scrip for many familiar stores and now we even have a grocery store.  Stop by the table in Calvin Hall to see the list of stores available to you and make your purchases.  Scrips ordered this Sunday will be ready for you next Sunday.  Happy Shopping!

Posted December 30, 2011, 6:35 am | Comments Off