What’s Going on at the Church
Something GREAT is Rising Up for the Future of FPC,
on Nov. 9 & 10, 2024
At our last Session meeting, it was decided that we schedule an opportunity to receive some expertise, encouragement, and practical understanding of how there are possibilities for First Presbyterian Church, to help us move forward into the future. We’ve invited Firebird Spirit a nationally recognized organization that specializes in church transformation and growth, to present a weekend-long seminar to introduce our congregation to the possibilities for creating a future path for FPC. The ministry of Firebird Spirit helps congregations learn ways to deepen spirituality, grow disciples, do effective outreach to the community through innovative ministries, and more, in ways that will “fit who we are” at FPC.
The November 9th weekend will feature an exciting comprehensive event from 9:30-12:30 on both Saturday and Sunday (including a worship service). There will be plenty of food and drink, and some small group offerings on topics to be announced (based on the feedback we receive from our congregation). Some possible topics might be: how to lead change; how to implement our church’s mission, discipleship in the 21st century, reaching out beyond our doors, and more. The most important part of this event is that the specifics of the presentations will be created in consultation with us, so that we are part of determining the content of the weekend.
If you want to be part of making sure that FPC will be a thriving spiritual community well into the future, save the dates, and make your commitment to being part of building the community that will be here for the next generations to come!
Peace and Blessings, Your FPC Session
Interested in Getting Involved?
We have a lot of different ways for you to get involved – short-term projects, one-time opportunities, working with our livestream technology on Sundays, plus much more. Click on the button below to see what we have on our ‘volunteer wish list’. As more opportunities become available, we will be sure to update our listings.
Traveling Mercies for November 3 -9
Listening for God’s Word:
“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael said. Philp replied, “Come and See.” John 1 46
Sometimes the best way to find out how our faith in God will work in us, and for us, is to give it a try. “Come and see for yourself’ was Philip’s reply to Nathanael’s initial skepticism. Skepticism is not necessarily a bad thing. Then, as now, there are so many both within and outside of the church, who claim to have the newest, best way to make our lives better. These days it’s hard to know who to believe, and because there are so many who don’t merit our trust. Nevertheless, when it comes to growing in our faith, one of the best ways to do so, is to enter in. You and I can do that by carefully opening our minds and hearts, and letting down our defenses. We can carefully step out of our comfort zones, and let the Spirit move our bodies along with our hearts. We can risk praying out loud. We can seek to follow Jesus’ teachings in our daily lives, by standing for what’s right, and standing with those who are suffering. We can share our faith with people we know at work and home. Sometimes following Jesus is like finding our way in the dark with a flashlight – because we can only see enough of what’s ahead to keep moving. Still, we will grow in our faith whenever we take Jesus’ promises at His word, and see what a difference it makes, in our lives, and in us.
Prayer:
For the world’s needs… for health care, creation care, poverty, and injustice… Pray for the concerns that come to mind.
For physical, emotional, and spiritual strength to reach all who need them… Pray for the people or concerns that come to mind.
Pray to be part of God’s unfolding purposes today, and when it feels right…
Pray The Lord’s Prayer.
Blessing:
I am God’s beloved child, therefore, Wherever I am, I will trust in you. Wherever I go, you are with me. Whatever I do, your Spirit will give me strength. Amen.
Peace, Pastor Ed