Category: General

January 23, 2024 – Did you know?

Cheri Simonet
Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

Our Name that Member! feature gave us the opportunity to learn just how well we really know each other. But how well do we know our church?

Here’s this week’s Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

What was the Minister’s salary in 1893?

A) $1,000

B) $1,250

C) $3,000

Answer:

A) The Minister’s salary in 1893 was $1,000 annually, but in September of that year the trustees’ minutes indicate that only $900 for the year was available, so Rev. J. F. Young stated he would resign. The minutes do not indicate what action was taken, but he apparently reconsidered for he remained as pastor until 1896, in spite of the fact that in 1895 his salary was reduced to $850.00

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Worship Service January 21, 2024

Cheri Simonet

On this third Sunday after Epiphany, we reflect on Mark 1:1-14 https://bit.ly/490W3ly and Jonah 3: 1-10 https://bit.ly/3U9WXYE. We welcome guest Preacher, David Colby, who will share with us “The Reluctant Prophet, the Penitent Kind, Active Animals, and the Grace of God.”

Welcome to Vanco, Our New Online Giving Platform

Cheri Simonet

Hi First Presbyterian Church! My name is Callie, and I’m excited to show you how to get started with Vanco, your new online giving platform. In this video, I’ll guide you through accessing your giving page, making one-time and recurring gifts, and managing your profile. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cheri at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org. Let’s get started!

Worship Service January 14, 2024

Cheri Simonet

On this second Sunday after Epiphany, we will consider the story of the young boy Samuel as he grew up in the temple with his mentor Eli in 1 Samuel 3: 1-11 https://bit.ly/3HfWtIS. Pastor Katie will reflect on “To Dream and To Do.”

January 9, 2024 – Did you know?

Cheri Simonet
Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

Our Name that Member! feature gave us the opportunity to learn just how well we really know each other. But how well do we know our church?

Here’s this week’s Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

In which year did Nursery Class begin?

A) 1933

B) 1967

C) 1955

Answer:

C) From January 15, 1956 Annual Report: “One of the new features begun this last year was the Nursery Class in charge of Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Schrevens.” Additionally, “Kings Daughters reported 10 meeting, 2 summer picnics, and that they had sold plastic bags, candy and miscellaneous in addition to magazine subscriptions. They sent Christmas gifts to children at the Missionary School at Spear Fish, S. Dakota, and also sponsored a Spring Fashion Show in April which was held in the church parlor.”

Thanks for playing!

We want you to do more than just play Did you know?, we’d also like you to contribute! If you have some church fun facts to share, please send those to Cheri at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org and we’ll have your contribution added to an upcoming Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

Worship Service January 7, 2024

Cheri Simonet

On this Epiphany Sunday we reflect on Isaiah 60: 1-6 https://bit.ly/47Aii0M and Matthew 2: 1-12 https://bit.ly/3vBK2V6 and Pastor Katie shares with us about “Showing Up”.

Worship Service December 31, 2023

Cheri Simonet

On this First Sunday of Christmas we have a Service of Lessons and Carols. We reflect on Luke 2: 22-35 https://bit.ly/3vlpekX , Luke 2: 36-38 https://bit.ly/3RJIhNk and Luke 2: 39-40 https://bit.ly/48G2gmN. Pastor Katie returns as our worship leader.

Worship Service December 24, 2023

Cheri Simonet

On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of Love and reflect on Luke 1: 26-38 https://bit.ly/3ubxYGr Our guest preacher on this morning is Nancy Siewert.

2024 Epiphany Sunday

Cheri Simonet
Epiphany

January 7th

“Epiphany” is a word meaning manifestation, revelation, or showing forth. At the Epiphany of the Lord (observed on the calendar on January 6th, or the Sunday closest to it) we celebrate the manifestation of God’s saving purposes to all the nations of the world.

Just as the Magi came from a distant land to worship the Christ child, God’s covenant of grace is extended to all people who believe the good news of Jesus Christ. In Epiphany, the symbolism of light is important—not only because of the star that guided the Magi, but also as it suggests the bright dawning of God’s self-revelation in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we are called to bear Christ’s light in the world.

Our liturgical color changes from the blue of Advent to white for Epiphany, and we focus our attention on images of light and the showing forth of the Messiah in our lives. One way to celebrate the season of Epiphany is to start out the new year with a “star word.” A star word is a random word that becomes a prayer guide, a focus, a way to watch for God. God can use anything to speak to us. There is nothing magical about a star word. But a star word begins as a mystery; typically you do not choose it. And so, it invites investigation, attentiveness, waiting. A star word orients you to watch for God in a particular way, to be receptive to the Spirit who is moving right now in the world around you.

On Sunday, January 7th our worship celebration of Epiphany will include the distribution of “star words” for everyone present. Come and see what word might guide you in 2024!

2024 Cozy Kids Campaign

Cheri Simonet
Cozy Kids 2024

January 1st—31st

The Cozy Kids Campaign, formerly for the children at Tank School, will this year benefit Presbyterian Pantry guests. Our community at First Presbyterian aims to keep those kids cozy with a collection of items needed this year of:

• Hats • Mittens • Boots
• Jackets • Underwear • Socks
• Chapstick • Kleenex

Anything that will help the kids of our Presbyterian Pantry guests get through the winter would be greatly appreciated. All donations can be gently used – we’ll find a home for them. Please place the items – by January 31 – on the table at the back of the sanctuary.

Please help keep Presbyterian Pantry guest’s kids COZY this winter.

The Outreach Committee thanks you for your support!