On this 11th Sunday after Pentecost, we celebrate communion by intinction. Former Pastor Steve Shive, who served our congregation from 1992-2005, will be preaching. Our scripture is Exodus 3:1-15 https://bit.ly/3zZSwYs and Mark 1:14-20 https://bit.ly/3Wvlvex.
Category: Worship
2024 Choir Camp
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!
Worship Service July 21, 2024
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
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
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
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
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.
Worship Service June 16, 2024
This week we continue our summer sermon series with “The Gospel According to U2: We Get to Carry Each Other” and scriptures John 14: 1-6 https://bit.ly/3xbtftt and 1 Corinthians 13 https://bit.ly/3KDuwwm. Join us as we celebrate our fathers and worship the Father!
Worship Service June 2, 2024
This Sunday, June 2, we shift fully into summer mode with a new sermon series called “The Gospel According to…” that will focus on finding theology and faith in popular culture. We begin by looking at the much-loved comic strip of the Peanuts, with Pastor Katie’s reflection on “We Need Each Other”. Our scripture is 1 Corinthians 12: 12-27, https://bit.ly/3WXZ6s3 and we will share the sacrament of communion by intinction.
Congratulations 2024 Graduates!
Graduation Sunday, June 9th
Join us on Sunday, June 9th at 10am worship service as we recognize this year’s high school graduates, Nana Berko and Gaby Jimenez. The fellowship hour following worship will be a chance to congratulate both graduates and continue the celebration.
Nana graduated on May 29th from Xavier High School in Appleton. She will be attending Macalester College where she’ll study Biology/Pre-med. She was awarded the Catherine Lealtad Scholarship. Dr. Catherine Lealtad was Macalester’s First African-American graduate. The scholarship exists to honor Dr. Lealtad for her life-time of service to the medical profession and her community, which reflects Macalester’s traditions of academic excellence and service to others. While in high school Nana participated in varsity tennis, soccer, varsity mock trial team, wind ensemble, National Honors Society, French Honors Society and French club. Her favorite high school memory was senior year homecoming with friends.
Gaby graduated early on January 22, 2024 from Preble High School and plans to attend the Empire Beauty School. Her goal following her secondary education is to own her own beauty salon. During high school Gaby was active in choir and her favorite high school memory is all those memories made with friends through the years.
