Our Vision Statement:
We are a welcoming community FIRST UNITED in proclaiming FAITH in Jesus Christ, sharing HOPE for the future, and inspiring LOVE of our neighbors.
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Sunday Morning Recap
During our worship today we were reminded that we're all children of God, no matter our age. We also celebrated World Communion Sunday, the return of our Chancel Choir group, and music from our new praise band, Joyful Noise. After some Coffee Fellowship and visiting, we split up into several groups for Sunday School classes for all ages. If you weren't able to join us, you can watch our service recordings on our Facebook page and on our website (*see links at bottom).
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From This Week's
"Taking Faith Home"
Read: Mark 10:2-16
When we read that the Pharisees ask Jesus about divorce, our bodies can easily tighten. Divorce has touched all of our lives. We know that at times divorce, as painful as it is, is better than remaining in a hurtful relationship. Jesus goes to the heart of the matter: God desires life-giving relationships, not divorce. Why is this so important? Because in Jesus’ day women and children paid the greatest price in a divorce. Family life is foundational to our social fabric. For much of our history - and especially during Judaism of the New Testament - the protection provided by the shelter and wealth of a husband and father was essential to survival. Without it, women and children were left poor and ostracized by society. Today, men, too, can be the ones left with grief and distress. Jesus is speaking here to defend defenseless lives. He is teaching his disciples as they journey to Jerusalem to care for the helpless, the poor, and the socially dispossessed. This story in Mark about divorce, women, and children ends by caring for the two groups hurt most in a divorce in his day: women and children. He does not chastise them. He offers them his healing care, lays his hands on the children, and blesses them. How have you helped people who have been affected by divorce?
Prayer
God of life and healing, help us to care for one another and to protect one another with our words and our actions through the healing touch of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Our “Taking Faith Home” publication is a great resource for exploring your faith all through the week. It provides daily readings, prayers, devotions, and service opportunities following the weekly lectionary readings. Click here for this week's complete new edition.
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Dead Reformers Plans for This Month
Carpe Diem! Join us on Tuesday (10/5) at 7pm for our next Dead Reformers Society gathering. We'll be getting together at Zambaldi Brewery for another intellectually exciting opportunity to discuss what is happiness and how can we find it (or maybe borrow it for awhile). Come and join our next interesting conversation!
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Stop By for Our October Agape!
Our monthly Agape Drive-Thru Dinner is coming this Wednesday (10/6) at 5:45pm. The menu will include chili & "Million Dollar" cookies! Everyone's invited to drive though to pick up your free meals (while supplies last). Monetary donations are welcomed but not required. Invite your friends and neighbors and help us share the love!
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Pastors in the Parking Lot
Bring a lawn chair and stop by this Thursday (10/7) at 10am to chat with Pastors Luke and Meggan and friends in the main parking lot under the big tree. As long as the weather cooperates, they'll continue to be outside on the first Thursday of the month. These visits will continue as the temperatures get colder, but they'll move inside to the Gathering Area.
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Will You Join Us for our
Homelessness Awareness Event?
You're encouraged to be a part of our Connecting Ministry's Cardboard City - a homeless simulation night - to be held this Friday (10/8) from 5:45pm until Saturday (10/9) at 7:30am outside our church. We'll start the evening with a speaker from St. John’s Homeless Shelter and an evening meal. We'll then spend the night outside while doing various activities and projects to gain just a little more realistic awareness of what homelessness is like.
Contact Steve Warner, Amy Cassidy, or Pastor Meggan to let them know you're coming or to ask any questions about joining the event. Participants should bring toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush), a sleeping bag or one blanket, one outfit, and your Bible. Also, please bring one or two items of non-perishable food to donate to a local food pantry. This is open to all ages, but kids under 6th grade will need to have a parent attend with them. Please consider being a part of this special event.
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Special Day to Say Thanks
Pastor Appreciation Day is coming next Sunday (10/10). Be sure to let Pastors Luke and Meggan know how much we appreciate their leadership and how much they each mean to our church family.
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Men's Club Fruitcakes Are Returning!
After a "safety" break last fall, our Men's Club will resume the 64-year-old tradition of baking/selling their famous fruitcakes as a church fundraiser. The kick-off is coming on Monday, October 11, at 6:30pm in the Family Life Center to measure and mix all the dry ingredients. Bruce Kilmer is organizing the kick-off participants plus crews for baking and wrapping. He'll be contacting past volunteers. Anyone else - yes anyone - who wishes to participate should contact Bruce. The fruitcakes will go on sale beginning November 7!
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Where's Jesus?
We're always looking for Jesus in our lives, but this week we began a new challenge for you to have a little fun with. This adorable Jesus doll will be placed somewhere within our church each week. This Sunday, he was sitting right up front of the Sanctuary by our fall decorations. See if you can find him each week, and maybe share a photo with the church office. He'll be in a new spot each Sunday!
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THIS WEEK
Monday (10/4) - Amy Nelson & Jonas Wirtanen
Tuesday (10/5) - Mary Khabbaz
Thursday (10/7) - Bo Baxter & Seth Hau
Friday (10/8) - David Leiber
NEXT WEEK
Sunday (10/10) - Peggy Dorn, Tom Paulson, & Joyce Smith
Monday (10/11) - Huck Wood
Tuesday (10/12) - Cole Hau
Friday (10/15) - Les Gulyes, Kip Pelegrin, Tim Lake, & Anneliese Waggoner
Saturday (10/16) - Philippa Conway & Max Baumgartner
Why not call, email, or send them a card?
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Thanks for Your Continuing Support
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> Mail your checks to:
First United Presbyterian Church
605 N Webster Ave
De Pere, WI 54115
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> CORE/JAM Youth Group (Youth Media Room) this evening (10/3) 6pm
> New Officer Training Class (Zoom) - Tonight (10/3) 8pm
> Building & Grounds Ministry Mtg. (Senior High Room) - Monday (10/4) 5:30pm
> Leadership Ministry Meeting (Library) - Monday (10/4) 6pm
> Dead Reformers Society (Zambaldi's) - Tuesday (10/5) 7pm
> Agape Drive-Thru Dinner - Wednesday (10/6) 5:45pm
> "Joyful Noise" Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) - Wednesday (10/6) 6:30pm
> P.W. Mission Sewing (Koinonia Lounge) - Thursday (10/7) 10am
> Pastors in the Parking Lot - Thursday (10/7) 10am
> "Cardboard City" Homelessness Awareness Event (outside church) - Friday (10/8) 5:45pm through Saturday (10/9) 7:30am
> Session Retreat (Koinonia Lounge) - Saturday (10/9) 9am-noon
> Sunday Worship - next Sunday (10/10) 9am (in person at church, live stream on our Facebook page, or view a recording after the service on our website
> Coffee Fellowship (Family Life Center) & Youth Coffee Shop (Gathering Area) - next Sunday (10/10) after worship
> Sunday School for all ages (various rooms) - next Sunday (10/10) 10:30am
> Fruitcake Bake Kick-off (F.L.C. Kitchen) - Monday (10/11) 6:30pm
*Please contact the church office to schedule a meeting or make changes so we can keep everyone up to date. Thank you!
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"Changing Lives Through God's Love in Christ"
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