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First United Sunday Update

May 1, 2022

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.

Sunday Morning Recap

This morning (5/1), we talked about the resurrected Jesus appearing to seven of the disciples. Jesus challenged Peter as to whether he loved him and was willing to serve him. We explored how we would respond if Jesus asked us, "Do you love me?"... "Do you really love me?"... "Are you even my friend?". If you weren't able to join us, you can watch a recording of the 9am service whenever you want on our website or on our Facebook page (*see links at bottom).

After the service, we enjoyed our 1st Sunday of the month Youth Coffee Shop & Treats Sale in the Gathering Area. Our Sunday School classes for all ages gathered at 10:30am. TONIGHT, our CORE/JAM Youth Group will meet offsite at The Encrypted Escape for a fun outing trying to escape from two different themed rooms. Pick up and drop off will be at the site this evening at 6:15 and 7:45pm respectively.

From This Week's

"Taking Faith Home"

Read: Revelation 5:11-14

The Revelation of John the Seer engages in active resistance to current powers. In John’s day, it would have been the Roman Empire that saw itself as godlike and worthy of immortal praise. John upends that view and the powers that are still around us. When we think of words like power, wealth, wisdom, and honor, it is hard not to think in terms of what we see on social media, hear on the radio, and watch on screens. We are regularly given visions of “success” in terms of personal and national victories, not a crucified God. Revelation announces that our only real loyalty is to the cross of Christ and his resurrection. This final New Testament book acknowledges the truth of God’s power revealed in Jesus, who is slain like a sacrificed lamb and yet reigns supreme. In this scripture reading we are encouraged to sing and give praise for the eternal blessings, honor, glory, and might of “the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb” (v. 13).

Discuss: Glory and power reside in the Lamb, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In what ways are you reminded of this in your daily life?

Prayer

God of glory and might, refresh our memories with vivid sights and sounds of your eternal love for us and for all creation through Christ, the Lamb who was slain. Amen.

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.

Weekly Bike Rides Return TODAY!

Get out your old bicycle! Our 10th annual Sunday Bike Ride is back! Join the group at the Polo Resto replica gas station in Voyager Park to ride the Fox River Trail this afternoon (5/1) at 4pm (*weather pending). Click here for the full schedule. Enjoy the fresh air and great exercise with some of your church family. Hope you'll join us!

Scoopie's Helping the Christmas Store

Mark your calendar for tomorrow (5/2)! That's the date for the next Scoopie Night at Culver's (Lawrence Drive) when 10% of all sales from 4:30-7:30p will be donated to support the De Pere Christian Outreach Christmas Store (hosted in our Family Life Center each year). Get a good meal and help our community!

Dead Reformers Return

The music, philosophy, and life of composer Richard Wagner will be the Dead Reformers Society topic on Tuesday (5/3) at 7pm. We'll wrestle with questions such as: How do we judge art? What role does the artist's own life and beliefs impact our enjoyment and experience of their work? Can art be separated from the artist? These questions and more will be grappled with at Zambaldi Brewery on Tuesday. Carpe Diem!

Sharing the Love!

Our May Agape Drive-Thru Dinner is coming Wednesday (5/4) at 5:45pm. This month's menu includes Vegetarian chili and chocolate cake with caramel frosting and English toffee topping. Everyone's invited to drive though to pick up your free meals (*while supplies last). Monetary donations are welcomed but not required. Invite others and help share the love.

Presbyterian Women

In April, P.W. Mission Sewing donated three child-sized quilts and 15 pillowcases to "Willow Tree Child Advocacy Center."

Join the creative fun of our next gathering on Thursday (5/5) any time between 9am-12pm in the Koinonia Lounge. Fellowship “bring your own lunch” time will be at noon. The focus for May and June will be for residents of “Veterans Manor.”

Pastors in the Gathering Area

Our monthly Pastors in the Gathering Area will be back for May on Thursday (5/5) at 10am. Pastors Luke and Meggan have this special time scheduled on the first Thursday of each month to visit with church friends who drop by. Hope you can stop in!

Help a Child Find a Bed

Our church family will be helping a De Pere non-profit organization called "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" that builds beds for kids in need. We'll be joining a Bed Build Day on Saturday (5/7) from 8am until noon. If you want to help, please click here to register now for that day's building project. Limited spots are available. Also, please click here for a special volunteer form you need to complete. It's a wonderful new way we can help local kids in need!

We'll be recognizing this year's teachers and youth leaders during worship on Sunday, May 15. Thanks to Pastor Luke, Pastor Meggan, Katie Bivins, Mark DeCleene, Ashton Macklem, and Scott McPherson for all their leadership with our young people. Find out more two weeks from today.

V.B.S. 2022

Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School 2022 - "Monumental" - will begin on Sunday, July 24, after worship and continue Monday through Thursday, July 25-28, from 9am until noon. Click here for a link for more information and to register.

Thanks for Your Continuing Support!

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First United Presbyterian Church

605 N Webster Ave

De Pere, WI 54115

THIS WEEK

TODAY (5/1) - Barbara Richardson

Wednesday (5/4) - Caleb O'Brien

Friday (5/6) - Alice Wood & Leigh Deprez

Saturday (5/7) - Donna Herber

NEXT WEEK

Monday (5/9) - Dennis Koltz & John Bauer

Tuesday (5/10) - Emilie Planert, John Nusbaum, & Ted Huebbe

Wednesday (5/11) - Logan Dzekute & Jared Longton

Thursday (5/12) - Barb Williams

Friday (5/13) - Lucas Planert & Rex Mehlberg

Why not give a call or send them a card or an email?

> Sunday Bike Ride (Voyager Park) - today (5/1) 4pm

> CORE/JAM Youth Group (meet at "The Encrypted Escape") - tonight (5/1) 6:15pm

> Leadership Ministry Meeting (Library) - Monday (5/2) 5:30pm

> Connecting Ministry Meeting (Koinonia Lounge) - Monday (5/2) 6:30pm

> Dead Reformers Society (Zambaldi Brewery) - Tuesday (5/3) 7pm

> Agape Drive-Thru Dinner - Wednesday (5/4) 5:45pm

> Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) - Wednesday (5/4) 6:30pm

> "Joyful Noise" Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) - Wednesday (5/4) 7:30pm

> P.W. Mission Sewing (Koinonia Lounge) - Thursday (5/5) 9am

> Pastors in the Gathering Area - Thursday (5/5) 10am

> Sleep in Heavenly Peace "Bed Build" (Amerilux Building #2 in De Pere) - Saturday (5/7) 8am - noon

> Sunday Worship - next Sunday (5/8) 9am (in person at church, live stream on our Facebook page, or view a recording after the service on our website)

> Coffee Fellowship Time (Family Life Center) - next Sunday (5/8) after church

> Sunday School for all ages - next Sunday (5/8) 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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