June Note from Pastor Jon

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We have just celebrated Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, and with that celebration we recall the passion that existed in the early church at that time.  Here at First Presbyterian Church we have seen passion and excitement quite a bit recently.

Earlier in May we elected Rev. David Paul to be our Associate Pastor.  He will be starting with us June 1st and is excited to get to know the church and its members.  Incidentally, if anyone has a guest room available that David could stay in for June, until he closes on his new house, please let us know.

The Deacons just celebrated and had a very nice dinner for those members who have been with us for over 50 years.  The rich history that we have in these members just amazes me at times. What a blessing it is to join in community and worship with new members and 50 year members right next to each other!

Each Sunday after worship, members are going out to lunch for fellowship time.  This lunch group ranges from 8 to 35 people, and it is always a great time to get to know one another.  It is never the same group, and anyone is welcome to join.  We have gone to restaurants ranging from places like Noodles, Qdoba and Chipotle to Cracker Barrel, Burgerstar, and Red Lobster.  In each case the restaurant has worked with the church to help us out a little bit, but by far the best benefit has been the fellowship we have!

I have been hearing from various members who have been attending more frequently how wonderful it is for them to be back in church where they are sensing joy and a common mission once again. 

On Easter Sunday, I mentioned that we all are enriched when we can gather together and worship.  I also said that anytime someone is missing from our congregational worship we are diminished.  It is amazing what happens when you get a community of believers together and we worship the Lord..  If you have not been with us recently, please come by and see what things are like, you might be surprised!

                                                                                         In His Name,  Pastor Jon

Posted June 3, 2009, 2:55 pm | Comments Off