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
This morning (1/9) at 9am, we celebrated "The Baptism of our Lord" and discussed how we are claimed as children of God by our own baptisms. Our sins are washed away when we seek the way of God in our lives. If you weren't able to join us, you can watch a recording whenever it's convenient for you on our website or on our Facebook page (*see links at bottom).
After the service, we enjoyed Coffee Fellowship Time and Sunday School classes for all ages at 10:30am. CORE/JAM Youth Group will meet this evening (1/9) at 6pm to play some games! Do you have a favorite game you'd like to teach others? Come by 5:45 to get it set up so we can maximize our playing time!
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From This Week's
"Taking Faith Home"
Read: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
In this passage we receive important themes that will continue later in the Gospel. In Luke (and Acts written by Luke), the Holy Spirit plays a large role in connecting Jesus with the church and the church with God. At Jesus’ baptism, he is doing something that often happens during significant moments in his ministry in Luke: he is praying. Prayer and the work of the Spirit belong together for Jesus and for us as we are brought into the work of his eternal reign. John the Baptist speaks of a winnowing fork that separates wheat from chaff. As Luke continues to tell the story of Jesus, that separation is not about divine vengeance, but a judgment that cleanses us from our chaff, our sin, and leads us to be the church, the wheat in the world that feeds the world with God’s grace. John’s vision of Jesus, like ours, will change and grow. In Luke 7:19 John is perplexed by Jesus’ words and actions and wonders if Jesus is the one, or should he (and we) look for another Messiah. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus’ baptism points to our baptism and a life of prayer, repentance, forgiveness, and growth in Christ.
Discuss: How does baptism free you to pray, seek forgiveness and grow in faith and love?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, may we grow in grace as we live out our baptismal life with prayer, humility, and the desire to serve you and the world in love. 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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Presbyterian Women Serving Our Community
Our P.W. Mission Sewing group donated four handmade blankets to the United Way's Blanket Blitz on Saturday (1/8) at Lambeau Field. The organization's home is to share 3,000+ blankets with 40 area organizations to help warm the homeless.
Also, our Presbyterian Women are helping the NEW Community Shelter in their drive to collect winter coats, boots, hats, scarfs, and mittens for their clients. Please drop off your adult-sized donations in the boxes in the front Narthex of the church and be sure they're clean and in "comfortable" shape. Thanks for your help!
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Church Volleyball is Back!
We're forming a team again for this co-ed league, and you must be high school age or older to join. We'll begin play this Friday (1/14) at Calvary Lutheran Church (1301 Ridge Road). Please contact Steve Warner (warner@new.rr.com or 920-405-8808) for more information.
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Confirmation Plans
We'll be holding brief meetings about the 2022 Confirmation Class next Sunday (1/16) at 10:15am (prior to Sunday school) and at 5:40pm (prior to Youth Group) in the Youth Media/Game Room. Confirmation is open to all youth Grade 9 and above who have not yet joined the church. Letters will be mailed out early next week to those who are eligible. If you do not receive a letter and are interested, please contact the church office or Pastor Meggan.
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Where's Jesus?
Have you joined in our fun weekly challenge? An adorable Jesus doll will be placed somewhere within our church each week. This week he joined our "Joyful Noise" praise band by sitting up front by a guitar stand! He'll be in a new spot each week, so keep looking for Jesus!
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Funeral Plans Announced
We are saddened to announce the passing of Allan Russell earlier last week. His wife, Sue, has arranged for his funeral to be held at our church next Sunday (1/16) with visitation at 1pm followed by the service at 2pm. Please keep Allan's family in your thoughts and prayers.
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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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THIS WEEK
Monday (1/10) - Sara Gauger
Tuesday (1/11) - Chris Wood
Wednesday (1/12) - Corday Goddard & Gary Williams
Friday (1/14) - Lane Maroszek
NEXT WEEK
Monday (1/17) - Betty Pajkos & Andrea Thorpe
Tuesday (1/18) - Jill Huguet, Mark Elsenheimer, & Debby Cordova
Wednesday (1/19) - Michelle Lake & Sue Lester
Thursday (1/20) - Sarah Parks, Curt Ferrier, & Daniel Pointer
Why not send them a card or email or call?
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> CORE/JAM Youth Group (Youth Media Room) - This Evening (1/9) 6pm
> Finance Ministry Meeting (Koinonia Lounge) - Monday (1/10) 6pm
> Deacons Meeting (Middle High Room) - Wednesday (1/12) 6pm
> "Joyful Noise" Praise Band rehearsal (Sanctuary) - Wednesday (1/12) *Special Time 6:30pm
> P.W. Coordinating Team Meeting (Gathering Area) - Thursday (1/13) 10am
> P.W. Talbot Circle (Koinonia Lounge) - Thursday (1/13) noon
> Burns Night Dinner for Presbyterian Pantry (Michels Commons, St. Norbert) - Saturday (1/15) 5-8pm
> Sunday Worship - next Sunday (1/16) 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) - next Sunday (1/16) after worship
> Sunday School for all ages - next Sunday (1/16) 10:30am
> Allan Russell Visitation & Funeral (Sanctuary) - next Sunday (1/16) 1pm
*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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