Sunday's Worship Update
Calling All Disciples!
In today's social media-driven world, discover how being a disciple of Jesus Christ requires a profound shift in our social and private life. We'll read 1 Samuel 3:1-20 and John 1:43-51 and learn how Samuel and Jesus' disciples found a deeper understanding of God's calling of their lives. This Sunday, we will learn the difference between how "liking" and "loving" God will lead us down two fundamentally different paths. Hope to see you Sunday in-person or online!
Here's How to Join Us
> In Person - Join us Sunday morning at 9:45 in the Sanctuary. Please wear a mask, enter through the Webster doors, use the provided sanitizer, and sit where an usher directs you. It's a blessing to socialize and fellowship with one another (at a safe distance) after the service!
> Live Online - You can also join us for a live stream of our service Sunday morning at 9:45 on our church Facebook page.
> Sound-only connection - You can listen by phone by calling Zoom at (312) 626-6799 around 9:35am. Enter meeting ID: 206 385 039 followed by #.
> Watch Service recordings anytime - If it's more convenient, you can always watch our recent service recordings on our Facebook page (shortly after the live stream is completed) or our website (anytime after 11:30am on Sunday mornings).
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Church Pictures
Did you receive your free 8"x10" photo after sitting for our church directory pictures last year? If you ordered additional copies, your free 8"x10" was already included with that mailing. If you didn't order anything, then please feel free to pick up your free photo in the mailbox outside the church office.
As announced earlier, Lifetouch Church Photography has informed us that they are closing their operation permanently. However, they will still be completing our photo directory and will be sending copies to us in the near future. We'll keep you posted.
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CORE/JAM Youth Group (6th - 12th Grades)
All youth are invited to join us this Sunday at 11am in our Middle High Room downstairs. Remember, we meet on the first and third Sundays each month. Hope to see you there!
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8:30am Adult Zoom Sunday School
This Sunday at 8:30am in our Adult Sunday school class, we'll continue our discussion concerning Bonhoeffer's faith during the time of Nazi Germany. Discover how being a disciple of Jesus Christ rather than being "religious" was critical in his faith development. We will discuss the question, "Do you think it's possible to sincerely believe we have an exclusive allegiance to God when what we have is an allegiance to self - cloaked in reason, principles, conscience, freedom, or virtue?" See you Sunday!
Here's how you can be a part of the class:
* For a video link on Sunday, click here.
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Mark Your Calendars!
The annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive is coming next month, and our church will again provide boxes for your donations. We're also planning a tasty special event to help raise funds. On Sunday, February 14 at 11am, our Agape volunteer team will offer a drive-thru Valentines Day "Sweets for Your Sweetheart" dessert sale to help support this important local campaign. Watch for more details soon.
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11am Adult Sunday School Assignment
Please begin reading the book of 1 Corinthians. We'll be discussing it the next time we have in-person Adult Sunday School on Sunday, January 24, at 11am. This group meets downstairs in the Youth Media Room at the end of the hallway.
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Parent Zoom Fellowship
We had a great time before Christmas fellowshipping with one another, so we'll gather again on Tuesday, January 26, at 8pm. Tuck your young ones in or settle your teenagers in with homework or a good book and hop on Zoom to hang out and support other parents during this stressful time. The Zoom link will be sent to you via email closer to the date.
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Pastors in the Family Life Center TODAY!
We have lots of room to spread out safely and catch up with one another. Join Co-Pastors Luke and Meggan on Thursdays from 10-11am in the Family Life Center. As always, if you need one-on-one attention, feel free to call or email one of the pastors or the church secretary to set up a time to meet.
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Wednesday Night Zoom Check In
After dinner and before settling in for the evening, why not join us on Wednesdays from 7-7:45pm to fellowship with one another. We don’t have as many opportunities to visit so this is a great way to stay in touch.
Here's how you can join our gathering:
*For a video link next Wed., click here.
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Women's Book Club is Back for 2021
Our 4th Tuesday Readers Group will be meeting on Tuesday, January 26, at 1pm in the Family Life Center. Members decided that most of them would rather meet in person wearing masks and social distancing. This month's book is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. For more information about the group, contact Sandy Steffen at steffensandy@hotmail.com.
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Here are a few year-end messages from community organizations we're a part of:
"Thank you for your generous donations... and your continued support of the Presbyterian Pantry. The community has been so appreciative... Thanks to your support, we are able to continue our mission to feed the people in need. Again, thank you and God bless the members of First United Presbyterian Church." - Presbyterian Pantry
"It is with great joy and deepest admiration that I am thrilled to be able to share De Pere Christian Outreach’s year-end final contributions with you. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 virus, DPCO Thrift Store was able to provide over $223,562 to strengthen 47 local non-profit organizations.... We were also able to provide much needed assistance to help local De Pere residents with the rent and utilities, as well as emergency gas needs. We were able to accomplish this given the fact that DPCO was closed for 3+ months, operating with limited hours and customers for over half the year. What an impact! All glory, honor and praise be given to our Heavenly Father for giving us the opportunity to do good deeds through HIM. We simply can’t thank everyone enough for your donations, financial support, patronage, and the volunteers who make this ALL POSSIBLE." - De Pere Christian Outreach Thrift Store & Food Pantry
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THIS WEEK
Sunday (1/10) - Sara Gauger
Monday (1/11) - Ian McPherson
Tuesday (1/12) - Gary Williams & Corday Goddard
Thursday (1/14) - Lane Maroszek
NEXT WEEK
Sunday (1/17) - Betty Pajkos & Andrea Thorpe
Monday (1/18) - Debby Cordova
Tuesday (1/19) - Sue Lester & Michelle Lake
Wednesday (1/20) - Sarah Parks, Curt Ferrier, & Daniel Pointer
Friday (1/22) - Stan Van Hoff
Why not call, email, or send them a card?
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> Pastors in the Family Life Center - TODAY (1/14) 10am
> Adult Sunday School (Zoom) - Sunday (1/17) 8:30am
> Sunday Worship - Sunday (1/17) 9:45am (in person at church or live stream on our Facebook page)
> CORE/JAM Youth Groups (Middle High Room) - Sunday (1/17) 11am
> Session Meeting (Zoom) - Monday (1/18) 6:30pm
> Zoom Check In - Wednesday (1/20) 7pm
> Pastors in the Family Life Center - next Thursday (1/21) 10am
> Paper Crafting Gathering (rooms 12/13) - Saturday (1/23) 10am
> Sunday School Classes for all ages (various rooms) - Sunday (1/24) 11am
> Youth Zoom Bible Study - Sunday (1/24) 6pm
> P.W. 4th Tuesday Readers Group (Family Life Center) - Tuesday (1/26) 1pm
> Parent Zoom Fellowship - Tuesday (1/26) 8pm
> Woe-Be-Gone Gathering (Family Life Center) - Thursday (1/28) 10am
*To schedule a meeting at the church, contact Tori in the church office.
To schedule an online Zoom meeting, contact Pastor Meggan.
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"Changing Lives Through God's Love in Christ"
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