06 Feb

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The Wheatons Update from the Wheaton family, EPC missionaries to an unreached people group in North Macedonia:We began 2024 in the middle of our team's planning retreat. Many good discussions were had and it was a joy to see deep alignment on values which impacted what...

06 Feb

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Facilities As you have surely noticed, certain panels of our stained-glass windows have been disappearing and reappearing, one or two at a time, for the last few months. While this is somewhat inconvenient (special apologies to those of you who have had the sun in your...

04 Oct

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Children and Family Advocacy Center Our October ministry partner spotlight is on CFAC. You might not be familiar with the acronym yet, but CFAC is an organization that First Pres has supported for several years now, only you might remember them as CAC. For over 20 years,...

06 Sep

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Dogwood Literacy Council September in Siloam this year promises the confluence of two things I hold dear but have never tried to hold together, literally: Mums and Tacos! Now, I and you can get that chance on September 16th at the city's 2nd annual Hispanic Heritage...

05 Jul

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Stewardship In the coming months our church is embarking on a restoration project of our stained glass windows. Over the last few years, the Stewardship Committee consulted with a stained glass expert and made a long-term plan for the repair and preservation of our stained glass....

03 May

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Proclamation Institute Zambia This month, the Outreach Committee is highlighting the work of Proclamation Zambia. Proclamation Zambia is a school in Kitwe, Zambia that trains preachers and teachers in God's word to grow churches, by His grace. The school currently has sixteen students. They are on break...

03 May

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Session In addition to our “regular” responsibilities, we have been preparing for the interim period. I have been creating manuals and guides for all the organizational and institutional knowledge that is in my head and delegating responsibilities to staff and volunteers who will assume ownership of...

12 May

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Thank you to all who came out to pack snack packs last week! A note from Tiffany Hansen, Bright Futures Coordinator:"Dear First Presbyterian Church:Thank you so much for your support of Bright Futures as we continue to strive to meet the basic needs of students in...