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 snowy morning (12/5), we celebrated the theme of PEACE for the second Sunday of Advent and explored how God's Son Jesus Christ "Emmanuel" is always our source of comfort in the most trying times. We also shared the Lord's Supper as we began the new month. If you weren't able to join us, you can watch our service recording on our Facebook page and on our website (*see links at bottom).
After church, we enjoyed the Youth Coffee Shop, the Men's Club Fruitcake Sale, and Sunday School classes for all ages. Our Core/Jam Youth Group will be meeting this evening at 6pm. Hope you can join us at church next week!
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From This Week's
"Taking Faith Home"
Read: Luke 3:1-6
Baptism by John the Baptist was not the same as that of Jesus. Jesus’ baptism brings the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:16). It is our Christian baptism that gives birth to a life of faith and salvation. John’s baptism does reveal something about our life in Christ through baptism: daily renewal through repentance and the forgiveness of sins. Christian baptism begins a way of life of daily renewal in grace, free to confess shortcomings and free to receive forgiveness, new life, and new opportunities to love one’s neighbor. John prepares the way of Jesus into the world, and so do we with our daily return to our baptism. Our faith, born by the Spirit, gives hope not only to us, but to the whole world because in our relationships with others, we speak of repentance, forgiveness, and salvation for all.
Discuss: How do you share this faith with others?
Prayer
Come, Lord Jesus, renew us in faith each day that we may prepare for your coming into our lives so that all may live in hope through the power of forgiveness. 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 Activities
TODAY (12/5) at 3pm, the Presbyterian Women are reviving the traditional P.W. Christmas Tea in the Koinonia Lounge for everyone! There will be Christmas music and refreshments, plus attendees will assemble "Mental Health Kits" for donation. To help on the day of the event, please bring small scented candles, snack-size chocolate, nice writing utensils, colored pencils, and/or a hand-written poem or quote about caring for yourself. Contact Julie Mackey at 920-337-0890 for more information. You're invited!
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New Bible Studies Begin This Week!
Tuesday (12/7), two new Bible Studies will begin meeting every first and third Tuesdays. The goal is to not only educate, but to also provide a chance for discussion and application in today's world. Pastor Luke will lead a morning group on from 10 to 11:30am. Tom Bayer and Rev. Paul Jensen will lead a later meeting from 6:30 to 8pm with live call-in available. Contact Pastor Luke or Tom Bayer with questions.
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Dead Reformers Return
We look forward to another inspiring excursion into the erudite at Zambaldi Brewery. Join Pastor Luke and the gang this Tuesday (12/7) at 7pm to discuss how the influence of a small group of English Protestants (Puritans) of the 16th and 17th centuries continues to resonate today in the 21st century. Discover and discuss how "puritanism" is alive and well in shockingly diverse forms in the United States and throughout the world.
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If you'd like to add your Nativity set to our display, bring it to the church office Monday-Thursday from 9am until 1pm, Friday (12/10) from 6 to 7pm, or Saturday morning (12/11) from 9 to 11am. You'll be asked to fill out a display card with your name and any thoughts you'd like to share. Your Nativity sets may be picked up after the event next Sunday (12/12) after worship or in the church office the following week. Thank you for making this a beautiful Christmas event!
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We're looking for individuals - adults, youth, or children - to play several parts in the Nativity presentations to help tell the story during this event. You'll be in costume (provided), but don't have to speak. Also you won't have to be outside very long. Please reach out to Pastor Luke or Pastor Meggan soon if you're willing to volunteer for a part. We could also still use lots of behind-the-scenes helpers for a number of duties. Please click HERE to sign up for a specific job at a specific time.
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Thank you for your generous support of the 2022 Coming Back Stronger in Christ Stewardship
Campaign. Over 50% of the pledges received were increased giving to support next year’s Ministry plans which includes a new digital sign and coordination of our music and worship.
If you have not turned in a pledge yet, it is needed and will make a difference as Session will soon finalize First United’s plans and funding for 2022.
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2021 Offerings Reminder:
The last Sunday of 2021 comes the day after Christmas, December 26. Please note that our church office will be closed from December 27 through December 31. For tax purposes, all 2021 offerings need to be received at the church by December 31, 2021.
Also, for those requesting boxed offering envelopes, they may be picked up in the Narthex beginning next Sunday, December 12.
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A Special Celebration for the Presbyterian Pantry
You are cordially invited to join us for a Burns Night Dinner coming on January 15 at St. Norbert. It'll feature a hearty feast, Scotch tasting, bagpipes, poems, songs, and tributes to the great Scottish poet - all for the benefit of the Presbyterian Pantry. To learn more about the event, check our website. You can also click here for more details and to purchase your tickets for this delicious event and very special fundraiser!
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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 Sunday, he was sitting in a Christmas decoration on the right wall near the back of the Sanctuary! He'll be in a new spot each week, so keep looking for Jesus!
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Thanks for Your Support
> Smart Phone Giving: GivePlus app
> Mail your checks to:
First United Presbyterian Church
605 N Webster Ave
De Pere, WI 54115
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THIS WEEK
Monday (12/6) - Jennifer Wirtanen & Jamie Tank
Tuesday (12/7) - Carol Pointer
Wednesday (12/8) - Cassie Griffin
Saturday (12/11) - Adam Longton
NEXT WEEK
Sunday (12/12) - Deb Hibray & Evan Baumgartner
Monday (12/13) - Becky Dzekute
Tuesday (12/14) - Natalie Schnitzler & Lois Pelishek
Wednesday (12/15) - Tom Renier & Dave Campbell
Friday (12/17) - Sydney Goddard
Why not send them a card or email or call?
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> P.W. Christmas Tea (Koinonia Lounge) - TODAY (12/5) 3pm
> CORE/JAM Youth Group (Youth Media Room) - TONIGHT (12/5) 6pm
> D.P.C.O. Christmas Store (Family Life Center) - Tues./Wed./Thurs. (12/7-9) 7:30am-7:30pm
> New Morning Bible Study - Tuesday (12/7) 10am
> New Evening Bible Study - Tuesday (12/7) 6:30pm
> Dead Reformers Society (Zambaldi's) - Tuesday (12/7) 7pm
> Deacons Meeting (Middle High Room) - Wednesday (12/8) 6pm
> Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) - Wednesday (12/8) 6:30pm
> "Joyful Noise" Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) - Wednesday (12/8) 7:30pm
> P.W. Talbot Circle (Koinonia Lounge) - Thursday (12/9) noon
> Christmas Store Cleanup (Family Life Center) - Friday (12/10) 3-4pm
> Living Nativity Celebration (outside & Family Life Ctr.) - Saturday (12/11)
> Sunday Worship - next Sunday (12/12) 9am (in person at church, live stream on our Facebook page, or view a recording after the service on our website
> Coffee Fellowship (Gathering Area) - next Sunday (12/12) after worship
> Sunday School for all ages (various rooms) - next Sunday (12/12) 10:30am
*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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