It's summer-vacation season, but when it comes to our walk with Jesus, there's no such thing as time off. So, we want to help you stay connected even as you head out of town for a summer trip. Here are some ideas. Tune in to the First Pres livestream We livestream...
Mission is messy (and could keep you up at night)
Have you had one of those energy drinks? They are high on caffeine and, apparently, other ingredients intended to keep you awake. I don’t recommend them. Especially if it is 7 p.m. and you are planning to go to bed. I recently was able to spend a whole evening with...
God invites us to love
I’ve been thinking about love from a biblical point of view. Now, the Bible has a lot to say about love, and I’m particularly struck by the assertion of 1 John 4:16 that “God is love.” I’m struck by it because while it reads like a statement of fact, it is actually an...
Groups for men and women to help grow in faith
Faith-growing groups for men and women will begin again in September. Women The weekly women's Bible study begins Tuesday, September 14. The group meets Tuesdays at noon in Showker Hall, and a Zoom option is available. This year, the women will be studying the two...
Friday soup kitchen to begin in September
Exciting changes are coming with the re-opening of our Soup Kitchen. We will be back inside Showker Hall and tentatively will begin in September. Tuesday Soup Kitchen has been served during the COVID pandemic by preparing 25 bagged-lunch meals and meeting guests...