Events Serve Announcements Give Waiting on the Lord Several years ago, I watched Jerry Seinfeld’s stand-up routine on Netflix. Seinfeld pointed out that we are constantly on the move. We get excited about going somewhere, so we go. But we only go out long enough to feel the urge to return home. When we’re at work, we want to go home. When we’re traveling long distances by plane, we … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Dear Beloved Church Family I greet you with deep gratitude and joy as I step into the role of Interim Director of Children and Family Ministry. It is both a privilege and a sacred responsibility to walk alongside our children as they grow in faith, wonder, and love. In a world that often moves too fast and speaks too loudly, our children need steady … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Keeping Christ at the Center Several years ago, I attended a seminar in Dallas on Christian formation led by Brian Wallace of Fuller Seminary. He shared with us the three essential ingredients for Christian community, based on the main scripture passage from his presentation, Mark 3:13-15: “[Jesus] went up the mountain and called to him those whom he … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Announcement to the FPC Family It is with great joy that we announce Angela Himegarner as our Interim Director of Children and Family Ministry at FPC. Angela brings to this role a strong faith in Jesus Christ and a genuine passion for nurturing the faith development of children. A member of FPC since 2017, Angela has served in a variety of volunteer … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Message to the Congregation Scam emails continue to circulate, falsely posing as me and requesting assistance, money, gift cards, or other suspicious actions. Please be assured: I will never ask you—or any church member—for cash or financial help. If you ever receive a message that appears to be from me but seems unusual or suspicious, … [Read more...]