Events Serve Announcements Give A Desire for God In my daily scripture readings, I recently came across Psalm 73. Toward the end of the psalm, the psalmist prays, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you" (73:25). The Psalmist’s confession that God is his only object of desire recalled for me a prayer of Augustine of Hippo. During the … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Celebrating Confirmation This year’s confirmation journey has been such a joy. It has been an absolute privilege to walk alongside Ivy, Bergen, and Henry as they’ve grown in their faith, asked thoughtful questions, and stepped boldly into a deeper relationship with God. Each week brought meaningful conversations, plenty of laughter, and moments that … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Celebrating Sam Robinson At the end of this month, on Sunday, May 31, we will celebrate and give thanks to God for Sam Robinson’s ministry at FPC. As I shared in a letter to the congregation on January 27, Sam is retiring from his role as Worship and Music Coordinator, a position he has held for four years. Through his dedication to Jesus Christ, … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Sunday, May 3rd is FPC (First Public Communion) at FPC! This Sunday we celebrate five students taking their first public communion — a sacred and joyful step in their growing faith. In the Presbyterian tradition, coming to the Lord’s Table marks their own “yes” to the grace God has already been shaping in them. This moment is shared with the whole church … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Stewardship Planning Most of you have heard the term “Per Capita” talked about in church, and some of you may have read previous Connector articles about the subject.  Some of you have been very familiar with it all your Presbyterian lives, and for others, newer members, for example, it’s a new term. What does it mean?  It’s a Latin term … [Read more...]