Volume 36 | August 30, 2020 |
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Greetings!
We hope this week's Evotional brings you all the news, information and insight you've been wanting. Please feel free to comment on or share your weekly message with friends, family and co-workers.
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Sunday, August 30, 2020
Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough
Please join us for our virtual service at 9:30 a.m.
To watch this service anytime, click here!
And click here, to download the bulletin for this service.
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- Please pray for Sandra Hopkins, Bud & Mary Eastman, Bob & Mary Johnson, Sharon Campbell, Steve Simpson, Marilyn MacCaughey, Mary Lou Schuler, the Schaal family, Evelyn Vanderheyden, Bill Blandford, Kay Mahl, Mary Ralston, Louise Shapley, Don & Nancy Tobias, Marlene Wilson, Mary Jane Johnston, Larry & Ellen Cardwell.
- Prayers for Dodie—friend of First Presbyterian, Elizabeth—mother of Amy Schaal, Jennifer—daughter of Jim & Georgia Hall, Mary—sister of Carrie Massey, Betty—grandmother of Jenny Humphrey & Jessica Smith, Charlie—niece of Carrie Massey & Kathi Wilson, Gillian and Ben—friends and former pastors of First Presbyterian, Mickey and Pinky—friends of Theresa & Shelley.
- Continued prayers for those serving—Col. Jay Brooke, Nicholas Hansen, Evan Humphreys, Mary Workman, Chad Lawrence, Jared Smith, Jordan Smith.
- Thoughts, prayers and love for all those who have recently lost loved ones. May they know some peace and comfort.
- And as we move into the new school year, please pray for all students, parents, teachers and staff.
If you have anyone to add or remove for our prayer list, let Shelley know.
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As stated in the Racine Journal Times, a grant for $8220 has been approved for First Presbyterian Church. The grant is for improving the Food Pantry capacity and includes: $3100 for a commercial freezer; $3000 for a commercial refrigerator; $300 for additional shelving; extended warranties on equipment; and electrical work to extend the 20 amp circuits.
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Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous
to be understood.
How grass can be nourishing in the
mouths of the lambs.
How rivers and stones are forever
in allegiance with gravity
while we ourselves dream of rising.
How two hands touch and the bonds
will never be broken.
How people come, from delight or the
scars of damage,
to the comfort of a poem.
Let me keep my distance, always, from those
who think they have the answers.
Let me keep company always with those who say
“Look!” and laugh in astonishment,
and bow their heads.
To hear the poem, click on its title.
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Online giving is now easier than ever with PayPal!
This is a safe and easy way to support the ministries of First
Presbyterian Church; by making a one-time contribution or
establishing scheduled giving. God is doing incredible things
at First Presbyterian. Thank you for doing your part of it.
To make your secure donation, click on the PayPal logo above.
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A recent study showed that we do not always use our best judgement when we are stressed, and these are stressful times that can leave us anxious and often irritable if not angry. Centering prayer helps us lower anxiety and settle into a deeper stillness where we can better sense the movements of the Spirit of God and reconnect with our truest and best selves.
Centering Prayer will be offered initially online via zoom every Thursday at 4:30p.m. beginning September 3. Each prayer will begin with an introduction to guide our prayers followed by ~15-20 minutes of silence and concluding with a few minutes for people to share their experience with one another. When it is safe to do so, we will offer Centering Prayer at the church.
To register for Centering Prayer, please email the church at office@firstpresracine.org. You will receive an email invitation to participate. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with microphone, speaker, and camera to participate via zoom.
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Online Bible study beginning in September—
You will have two opportunities to participate in an online Bible study via zoom: after worship each Sunday beginning September 6, and every Wednesday at noon beginning September 9. To register, email the church at office@firstpresracine.org and indicate which session you plan to attend, Wednesdays or Sundays.
Those attending the Wednesday sessions will receive a zoom invitation via email. Those attending the Sunday sessions will be sent to the Bible study break out group following worship. The scripture for discussion will be the ones used in worship so the sermon will serve as a prompt for the discussions. The scripture readings for each Sunday will be posted online the week before.
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We are still in need of individuals to do pick-ups of items for those who are not able to do so? Currently, we are in need of a pick-up from Pleasant Prairie to the church for a bedroom set with a king-size bed. Please contact Shelley (262.632.1686) or office@firstpresracine.org, if you can help?!
The profits from these sales will go toward the various ministries of our church.
Thanks, in advance, for all your support and contributions!
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Do you have ...
- Change of address?
- New email account?
- Different phone number?
Remember to share any changes in your status with us, so that our church family can stay connected!
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