First Church News
A multi-award nominated artist with Chapel Valley Studio/Church House Music, Mercy Road Records Ron Brewer has a heart to serve God with all his mind, soul and being. The warmth and love he portrays captivates his audiences the moment he walks on the stage. Ron travels full-time throughout the United States and appears in auditoriums,…
The Senior Friendship Club begin in January 1972 as the vision of Vera Amsden. Vera felt that a ministry was needed for the “older adults” at First Church. The “Club” began with 18 members. Here we are 40 years later and Senior Friendship Club continues to be a vital ministry of First Church. On Friday…
Community Prayers for each week of Advent November 27: Restore “Restore us, O God of life. Bring us closer to hope, the hope that lights the way on the journey to Bethlehem. During this season of waiting, may we be open to signs of Your restoring love. We pray for restoration in the midst of…
An Advent Thought I joined my middle school’s track and field team. I did not have the patience or lungs for long distance running; I ran sprints. Our goal was to get off the starting block fast, and cross the finish line first. Most of us went out for the team because we were fast.…
In October, the Endowment Committee adopted a policy of allocating 10% of the gross amount of each undesignated gift towards the retirement of debts owed to special endowment accounts that were misallocated in 2007 (“Endowment Restoration”). The accounts were owed a combined $200,323.54 at that time. The Endowment Committee received with thanks a $1000 gift…