Volume 2
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January 14, 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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Pause, breathe deeply and reflect ...
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But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Isa. 43:1-3
Heavenly Father, your Word is a balm for the broken, ballast for the bewildered, and bread for the hungry. This sentiment is no mere theory; nor is it simply good theology. It’s my in-the-moment reality and I praise you with all my heart.
You’ve promised to show up, and here you are. Thank you for being the Father from whom all fatherhood derives its name and meaning; the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort; the God from whom all blessings flow. No god is as near as you and no god is as good, in every season and storm. The aroma of fresh gospel bread is wafting through the air as this day begins.
You’ve created us and you are redeeming us, all for your glory. You’ve summoned us by name, calling us to life in the gospel. You’ve given us a new name, “Mine.” There’s no sweeter name, appellation, label or title.
Father, you haven’t promised we won’t experience floods and torrents, and fires and flames. But you do promise you’ll be with us, “come fire or high water”. To know you are near and to know you are good is all we really need to know. We’ll go anywhere and do anything, as long as we are convinced that you will never leave us, forsake us, abandon us, shame us, or reject us.
Father, we know ourselves to be precious and honored in your sight, and greatly loved, because you gave Jesus in exchange for us. Though Jesus was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor, so that through His poverty we might become rich (
2 Cor. 8:9
). We praise you for the one and only truly indescribable gift (
2 Cor. 9:15
).
And since you didn’t spare your own Son, we can trust you graciously to give us everything else we need (
Rom. 8:32
), for every season and storm ahead. We don’t have to be afraid of anything or anyone. You are with us and you are for us. May your steadfast love and daily mercies flow through us today to others. So very Amen we pray, to the glory of Jesus, our Savior and King.
A Prayer of Encouragement and Hope
23jul2013 - Scotty Smith
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Please join us for worship
Sunday, January 19, 2020
9:30 a.m.
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- Please pray for Mary Ralston, Annette Anderson, Don & Nancy Tobias, Louise Shapley, Marilyn MacCaughey, Marlene Wilson, Larry & Ellen Cardwell, Mary Jane Johnston, Marge Henze, Heidi Lawrence, Shelley Lawrence.
- Special prayers for an unnamed church family, David—brother of Harold Ralston, Mary—sister of Carrie, Kesney—granddaughter of Andy & Denise Park, Ida—mother of Debbie Yale, Barbara—mother of Steve Hansen, Betty—grandmother of Jessica & Jenny, Charlie—niece of Carrie & Kathi, Shawn—friend of Denise, Michelle—friend of Sheila Lawrence, Gillian and Ben—friends and former pastors of First Presbyterian.
- We ask for continued prayers for those serving—Mary Workman, Lt. Col. Jay Brooke, Nicholas Hansen, Evan Humphreys, Chad Lawrence, Jared Smith, Jordan Smith.
- Thoughts, prayers and love for all those who have recently lost loved ones.
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New Events:
- Tues., Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m. - Deacons Meeting (Chapel)
- Fri., Jan. 17, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Trauma Informed Care Seminar (Chapel)
- Fri., Jan 17, 1:00 p.m. - Delivery for the FirstPres Food Pantry
- Fri., Jan 17, 1:00 p.m. - FirstPres Book Club (Parkview - Cardwells' Apt., 5215 Douglas Ave., Racine)
- Tues., Jan. 21, 2:00 p.m. - Investment Committee Meeting (Ihrman Hall)
- Tues., Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m. - Session Meeting (Chapel)
- Wed., Jan. 22, 9:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. - Continuum of Care / Point in Time
- Thurs., Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m. - Senior Singles (Racine Country Club, 2801 Northwestern Ave, Racine)
- Fri., Jan. 24 - Newsletter Deadline
- Sun., Jan. 26 - 181st Congregational Meeting, followed by a potluck lunch
- Tues., Jan. 28, 12:00 p.m. - Daytime Circle Ministry (Chapel)
Please note that we will NOT be hosting the Community Meal in January. Our next date will be March 17, 2020.
Recurring Events:
Sundays -
- 8:30 a.m. - Confirmation Reboot (Parlor)
- 10:45 a.m. - Confirmation Class (Pastor's study)
Wednesdays -
- 12:00 p.m. - Bible Study (Ihrman Hall)
- 4:00-7:00 p.m. - FirstPres Food Pantry
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Yoga
- 7:00 p.m. - Bell Choir Rehearsal
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Food Pantry Volunteers
- 1st Wednesday: Maria Hansen, Mac MacCaughey, Diane Lehmann, Austin Moulds, Taylor Moulds, Logan Lehmann
- 2nd Wednesday: Maria Hansen, Nancy Reeser, Bev Eifert, Autumn, Bill Anderson, *Becky Strommen, *Braden Strommen
- 3rd Wednesday: Myrna Kryger, Debbie Yale, Bill Anderson, *Prairie HS students
- 4th Wednesday: Kate Gleason, Steve Simpson, Pam Simpson, Sarah Seversen, Diana Lehmann, Austin Moulds, Taylor Moulds, Logan Lehmann
- 5th Wednesday: closed
*Denotes volunteers who are not members of First Presbyterian
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Please note: A volunteer is needed to "man home base" here at the church rather than doing installations. If interested, contact Ben Neal at 262.497.6545.
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