Category: General

2024 Back to School Supply Drive

Cheri Simonet
Lincoln Elementary School Logo

August 1-31

August 1st thru 31st are the dates for our annual Back to School supply drive! Due to Tank Elementary School’s closure, we will now be supporting Lincoln Elementary School. Most students who previously attended Tank Elementary will attend Lincoln Elementary in the fall. Our long history of supporting and interacting with the school and students at Tank will now transition to supporting Lincoln Elementary students.

Every child should have new pencils, crayons, glue, etc. for school. The electronic list of supplies can be found at https://lincoln.gbaps.org/academics/school-supplies or copies are on the table in the narthex and there’s a copy on the following pages. There will be a table at the back of the Sanctuary to deposit your donations when you are here on Sundays, or any other day Monday – Thursday 9:30am to 2:00pm through August 31st.

THANK YOU for your support!

Power of the Pipes 2024 Concert Series

Cheri Simonet
Power of the Pipes Concert Series

The Power of Pipes summer concert series returns for a seventh season in 2024. These are short concerts, usually 45-60 minutes, and each one is located at a different Green Bay area church. Each concert provides different kinds of organ music, some of which you will certainly not hear during Sunday morning worship!

All concerts begin at 6:30pm, are free and open to the public, and are sponsored by the Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

A free will offering provides an opportunity to contribute to the Organ Guild’s programming. Upcoming August concert dates are:

Power of the Pipes Concert Series

Tuesday, August 6

Grace Lutheran Church located at 321 S Madison St, Green Bay

Featuring John Kopp, organ, with “American Folk Music” and Denise Zenko, organ & piano

Tuesday, August 20

Ascension Lutheran Church located at 2911 Libal Street, Allouez

Featuring Connor Klavekoske, organ, with classical and modern pieces

Tuesday, August 27

First United Methodist Church located at 501 Howe Street, Green Bay

Featuring Jeffery Verkuilen, FAGO, organ, with “Music Never for Sunday Morning!”

August Confirmation Social

Cheri Simonet
Confirmation

August 18, 2024

Confirmation students and their mentors are having one more summer gathering since we’ve had so much fun so far! Sunday, August 18th beginning at 5:00pm we will gather at Bruce & Sandy Deadman’s (6375 Sturgeon Bay Road, Luxemburg) for brats on the grill and maybe even a ride on the boat out on the Bay.

Please bring a side dish to share. If transportation is needed, contact Pastor Katie or Joel in the church office in advance.

See you there!

2024 Choir Camp

Cheri Simonet
Music notes

Calling All Singers!

If you’re interested in becoming part of the music ministry of First Presbyterian, mark your calendars for Choir Camp that will take place on Saturday, September 7th beginning at 10am till 2pm. Lunch will be provided.

This will be a time to preview music for the upcoming year and to socialize a bit, welcoming back current choir members and welcoming new singers interested in joining our music ministry.

Our regular rehearsals will take place on Sundays at 9am prior to the Worship Service and we’ll be providing special music for the first time the day after camp on Sunday, September 8th.

If you’re interested in attending, there’s a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly for lunch and if you have any questions please contact Michael at MRFR920@aol.com.

Hope to see you at camp!

August 2024 Rundown

Cheri Simonet
Monthly Rundown

Church Chix Socials

The Chix had a small but delightful gathering at their July 11th social. There were 5 Chix in attendance when they dined at Parker John’s BBQ & Pizza. Everyone enjoyed ribs, nachos, salads and more! The food and fellowship is always fun! The Chix are taking a break during the month of August so watch next month’s newsletter for when and where they’ll dine in September. Once the day and location are confirmed we’ll have a sign up sheet on the bulletin board.

July Confirmation Social

The July confirmation social was another great gathering! There were fun games as always. A wonderful taco bar meal was provided by Deb Shober and everyone brought a dish to pass. We’re looking forward to our August social and then it’ll be just a few weeks before confirmation class resumes in September with our confirmation taking place sometime in the fall. Thank you to Deb Shober for hosting an amazing event!

Installation

The Installation to the office of elder was held on Sunday, July 14 for Kirke Ryder and Deb Shober. Kirke demonstrated his leadership skills by playing “Follow the Leader” with the
children during the service! We sincerely appreciate their willingness to serve our Session for a three-year term. Kirke will represent Session on the Generosity Team where he has served for many years, and Deb will chair the Worship Committee. Thank you!

From the Meltons — Thank you!

Mike and I find ourselves walking a new journey. Not one we would have chosen, nevertheless it is ours to share, and we shall walk it together. We both thank you all for the calls made, cards sent, and wonderful meals made with such love. We especially appreciate the love and prayers from our wonderful church family. We’ve been with you such a short time, but we love each and every one of you, just as we feel the love from you. God bless you and keep you safe.  Lovingly, Mike and Kris Melton

Softball Stats

We played our last game of the regular season on July 14th and unfortunately walked away with a 10-16 loss. Our first playoff game was the following Sunday and we again walked away with a 1-18 loss and our second playoff game on July 28th was another 10-11 loss. Although our season wasn’t a grand slam everyone enjoyed the opportunity to socialize and play the game. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us this season!

Rundowns will publish with our Connections issue on a monthly or bimonthly basis. To submit rundowns for consideration contact us at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org by the 15th of the month to be included in the following month’s publication. And, as always, we look forward to receiving your Rundown of what’s been Happening Now!

Worship Service July 21, 2024

Cheri Simonet

On this 9th Sunday after Pentecost, we continue our summer sermon series with “The Gospel According to Abner Doubleday” as guest preacher Tom Schoffelman considers what the American pastime of baseball has to say about the good news of God. Our scriptures are Isaiah 55: 6-9 https://bit.ly/46byRkq and James 1: 2-12 https://bit.ly/3Sd7ikK.

Worship Service July 14, 2024

Cheri Simonet

On this 8th Sunday after Pentecost, we continue our summer sermon series with “The Gospel According to Doctor Who: Bigger on the Inside” based on Romans 8: 1-11 https://bit.ly/4bAz7KV. We also celebrate the installation of two new elders, Kirke Ryder and Deb Shober.

Worship Service July 7, 2024

Cheri Simonet

On this first Sunday in the month of July, we continue our sermon series with “The Gospel According to Goodnight Moon and More: Storybooks and Spirituality”. Our text is Luke 15: 4-7 https://bit.ly/4bvpM79. We will also share in the sacrament of communion by intinction.

Worship Service June 30, 2024

Cheri Simonet

On this last Sunday in June, we continue our summer sermon series with “The Gospel According to Star Wars” based on Romans 5:1-9 https://bit.ly/3VWVYLW. Our preacher will be CE Director Joel Morien, and we have a small ensemble singing “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” as well.

2024 Ordination and Installation

Cheri Simonet
Deacons
Elders

Sunday, July 14th

“There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them. There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served…Together we are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.”

These words, taken from the service of ordination and installation in the PC(USA), are a reminder of our calling to service in the church. This is the time of year when our Deacons and Elders complete terms of service and begin new ones.

With many thanks to outgoing Deacon Linda Christensen and outgoing Elders Jane Bies and Jon Tessier, we are pleased to welcome new Deacon Mike Melton, as well as new Elders Kirke Ryder and Deb Shober to service! They have each served in various ministries prior to this term and bring a wealth of experience to their roles. The Session has set the date of Sunday July 14, 2024 for their ordination and installation in worship and they begin their service officially at the scheduled July meetings of the respective boards. Please take a minute to thank them all for their willingness to serve and keep them in your prayers as they lead us.