On Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. – noon, stop by the Huss Project, 1008 Eighth St.!
Each family will receive a large box of fresh fruit, vegetables, breads and bakery items.
FFIs are open to anyone; no documentation is necessary.
Dear Friends,
I have struggled with writing this, partly because my heart is so heavy after the senseless death of 19 children and two of their teachers. I wonder, how long O Lord, until we take real measures to protect the most vulnerable among us. I cannot even imagine living through this horrific loss of a […]
Greetings Everyone!
Here we are at the month of May already. As I am writing this it is pouring rain outside. Oh wait, now it’s not…..ok, it started again…oh and I just stepped out and it is sleeting. Feels like November. Just when we thought Spring had arrived with a couple of 70 degree days, it […]
Could you see yourself playing this lovely instrument on a regular basis? FPC is seeking an organist/pianist for Sunday worship services, choir practices, and special occasions.
For more information, the job description is here.
Greetings!
This month we celebrate Easter, the most important Church holiday of the year. It’s the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ as well as being raised to new life in Him! As Easter has become more and more commercialized, it’s easy to focus on just one day. There’s the build-up with Easter eggs, […]
We began the Lenten season with an Ash Wednesday service on March 2.
Dear Friends,
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, March 2. The beginning of a Holy Season in which we prepare our hearts and minds as we move toward Easter and the remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Lent is a time for us to make a conscious and concerted effort to encounter God and be empowered by […]
Greetings! As I contemplate these cloudy days, sometimes I am struck by what seems to be a cloudiness of soul. There is so much that concerns all of us in this day and time as we still struggle with the pandemic, as we see natural disasters become more frequent, as we see our country struggle […]
Happy New Year!
Christmas felt like it came up on us quickly and was over very quickly. I hope you had a blessed holiday season that brought you joy and contentment.
Some people I know expressed this year that they just couldn’t get into the spirit of things. It just didn’t feel like Christmas. I know there […]
The Chancel Choir and Campanile Bells will perform their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 12 at 4 p.m. Come join us!
Can’t attend in person? Watch on Zoom at this link …
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Greetings!
Advent has arrived and we are looking toward Christmas in a few short weeks. Every year we are reminded that the season of Advent isn’t simply about getting ready for Christmas, it is about setting aside time to prepare our hearts and lives to receive the gift of our Lord. The gift of light that […]
Memorial events for Gus Armstrong will be held as follows:
Visitation
Wednesday, November 17 from 3-7 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St.
Thursday, November 18 from 3-7 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St.
Memorial Service
Friday, November 19 at 11 a.m. here at FPC
If you are unable to attend in person, feel free to watch a […]
Greetings!
As I write this November is already here and it finally feels like fall. And of course we are looking forward to Thanksgiving, perhaps with greater anticipation because you will again be able to gather with family and friends around tables of wonderful food prepared with love, sharing joyful stories of family memories and sharing […]
We are excited to welcome the community for trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 5-7 p.m.!
All activities will again be outside this year on the front steps along Main Street.
The Facebook event can be found here.
Topic: Rev. Randall Painter’s Memorial Service
Time: Oct 9, 2021 10:30 AM Eastern Time (Service begins at 11 AM)
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Greetings!
As I write this, it is a beautiful Fall day and the leaves are just starting to show their glory! With this article we will complete my series about worship and why we do what we do in worship.
The reading of Scripture and the Word Proclaimed in the sermon go hand in hand. The Book […]
Hi Everyone and Welcome to Fall…..I hope!
It is September and to be honest I am done with summer and ready for fall colors, pumpkins and sweaters!
This month I am continuing through the worship liturgy and we are going to look at the Call to the Confession of Sin, Prayer of Confession, and the Assurance of […]
