by Brad Jenkins | Aug 19, 2022 | Blog, Love
Many of our students are starting school during these few weeks. We pray for them and our teachers. We invite you to use this prayer in your individual and family prayer times this week. :: God of all knowledge and wisdom, Proverbs tells us that “the fear of the...
by Brad Jenkins | Aug 18, 2022 | Blog, Love, Uncategorized
What a mess! In the thick of reading through the Old Testament accounts of the various kings who ruled God’s people, the bleakness of a life without God is on full display. Over and over, you read that king after king “did what was evil in God’s sight,” and that those...
by Brad Jenkins | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, Serve
First Pres supports local mission agencies throughout the year. This month, our mission focus is New Creation, which is fighting human trafficking by offering survivor-made goods and fair trade accessories in their shops and providing prevention education. We asked...
by Brad Jenkins | Aug 14, 2022 | Blog
What do we do when things don’t make sense? A number of our church family have faced unimaginable grief this past year, and we have been at a loss for answers. The death of loved ones, and it feels too soon. Cancer. Chronic pain. Broken family relationships. The list...
by Brad Jenkins | Jul 24, 2022 | Blog, Serve
Since 2002, East Gate Ministries has provided residential and outreach programs that help young women choose life for their unborn children. East Gate is a ministry partner, and in July is our featured local-mission group. We asked Isla Weaver, president of the...
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