Talent Show October 30!

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First Presbyterian Church held its annual Talent Show on Sunday, October 30.  It began with a sloppy joe lunch for adults and hot dogs for children.  The lunch was enjoyed by all.  Following the lunch was the talent.  People of all ages shared their talents.  We had singers, drummers, flutists, violinists, pianists, taekwondo exhibition, guitar solo, poetry being read and even our bell choir played.  It was darling to see our pre-schoolers sing “What Are You Gonna Do Today,” and Tonya  sang a beautiful LeAnn Rimes song.  She was terrific!!  The first picture shows our Pre-School youngsters singing their song.  Below you see a picture of Tonya singing “Ten Thousand Angels Cried”.  What a treat!  Not only did the angels cry, but so many of us cried as well as her rendition was soooo beautiful!!!

View our Photo page on the website to see more pictures of our talent show. The pictures will show you the wealth of talent that is available at First Presbyterian Church!  One will be able to see one of our youngsters breaking a board with his foot, showing the skills he has learned in taekwondo.  How did this board break with a bear foot? It is hard to believe that this was done and the foot wasn’t hurt!

Posted October 31, 2011, 3:02 pm | Comments Off 

Memorial Service for Ida Hipps-James

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The Memorial Service for Ida Hipps-James will be Friday, October 7, at 10:00 am, at the Douglas County Health center.

Posted October 4, 2011, 11:33 am | Comments Off 

October Pastor’s Manna

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The Season Changes

I am writing this in Mid-September and we already hit a cold evening last night when the lows hit the upper 40’s.  In the middle of September!  We already are starting to see summer in the rear view mirror and need to think about getting ready for the Autumn and Winter months.

We also have seasonal changes in our lives and the life of the church.  Over the course of this week we have seen:

  • Several church members who have been called home to be with their Lord
  • I have been setting up premarital counseling plans with members who will be getting married.
  • Last night we started up our Wednesday Night Downtown ministry after taking a break over the summer and we were stunned by how many came to join us!
  • David and I have been visiting three members who are healing following surgical procedures.
  • The Pantry distribution time has changed to better address the needs of those who use it
  • Our Church fielded a large corps of volunteers to hand out flags at the 9/11 concert at Turner Park

It seems Heraclitus of Ephesus almost had it right when he said, “The only constant in life is change.” We of course know that this Greek Philosopher didn’t have the benefit of knowing of another constant, regardless of the season of our lives that we find ourselves in: The love that God has for his church and the people of the church.  That is how we know we can turn to God in times of sadness and grief, in times of needed healing, in times of starting new life together, in times of service to the people around us.  God loves each of us, and the minute we call on him as seasons change in our lives, he will be there, just as he always is, to join you in whatever you are facing or celebrating in life.

In Him, Pastor Jon

Posted October 1, 2011, 12:01 am | Comments Off