On Sunday, April 15th, the members of First Church voted 62-4 to “do whatever it takes” to grow. This vote was the first step in many that we will be taking over the next few months as we seek to implement the recommendations that Bill Tenny-Brittian has laid out for our congregation. Next up, we … Continue reading »
Maundy Thursday – April 5th Our Maundy Thursday Service this year will be at Shenkel UCC, and we will be worshiping with the folks there and members of Temple UMC. Shenkel UCC is at 1580 Shenkel Road, and is right around the corner from Temple. The service will begin at 7:00 pm on April 5th. … Continue reading »
This article, from a blog written by Lawrence Wilson, is essential reading for those who read the scripture during our worship services. Wilson begins by saying: Most Christians never read the Bible outside of church. So when you have an opportunity to read Scripture aloud during a worship service, you are providing all the Scripture … Continue reading »
Bill Tenny-Brittian spent three days with us at First Church. During his time here he examined all aspects of our ministry, interviewed church leaders, members and committees and made insightful and challenging presentations each evening. Attendance was good, with 31, 35, and 52 people in attendance on Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively. With the extensive … Continue reading »
“The bread which you do not use is the bread of the hungry; the garment hanging in your wardrobe is the garment of him who is naked; the shoes that you do not wear are the shoes of the one who is barefoot; the money that you keep locked away is the money of the … Continue reading »
It is vital to the success of this consultation that as many church members as possible participate in this weekend’s events. If you are listed for a one-on-one interview with Bill Tenny-Brittian and cannot attend at that time, please let Pastor Will know as soon as possible. The luncheon on Saturday should be attended by … Continue reading »
Our Church Council has chosen HEIFER International as our global mission for 2012. HEIFER is a nonprofit, humanitarian organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty in the world. It has been in operation since 1944 in all 50 states and 125 countries worldwide. Further, HEIFER provides livestock and training in environ-entally sound agriculture to those … Continue reading »
“An old Cherokee told his grandson, “My Son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy and truth.” The boy thought about it, and asked, “Grandfather, which … Continue reading »
The Rev. Katie Mulligan, a Presbyterian minister from New Jersey, and the leader of our Spiritual Life Retreat in March will be our guest preacher on Sunday, February 19th. Because of this, we will only have one service on this Sunday at 10:15 am.
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that this measureless power comes from God and not from us. We are troubled in every way, but not distressed; see no way out, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; cast down, but not destroyed; always carrying in our body the death … Continue reading »
