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 (11/21), we concluded our "Coming Back Stronger in Christ" stewardship series with our final and greatest hero of the faith - our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We considered the setbacks and victories that are necessary for our Christian devotion and discipleship. 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 gathering this evening at 6pm. Sure hope you can be with us next Sunday!
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From This Week's
"Taking Faith Home"
Read: John 18:33-38a
The good news of Jesus Christ is not about escapism as some kind of running away from the world that God created. We are reminded of this from the opening chapter of John: “And the Word became flesh and lived among us” (John 1:14a). The living Word reveals the power and glory of God that is filled with “grace and truth” (John 1:14b). In chapter 18 Jesus distinguishes between God’s grace and truth that lead with love and mercy and the rule of bullies who demean and control others with violence. That is the Roman “peace” that occupied territories like Judea through governors like Pilate who served under Emperor Tiberius. No, Jesus’ reign “is not from this world” (v. 36). As followers of Jesus, we engage with creation and our neighbor with a power of a different kind. It is a power that blesses, heals, and makes new through the cross of Christ. It is a power that through a death perpetrated at the hands of the powers from “this world” put Jesus to death and shows itself to be powerless through the humility and weakness of the Son of God. This is the one who came to serve and give us the everlasting power of divine love. Where do you see the good news of Christ’s reign happening in the world today?
Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for your reign that is filled with divine power as it is filled with grace and truth through Jesus Christ, the one who came to set us free. 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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Advent Begins Next Sunday
Advent means "coming," and celebrating Advent involves spending time in spiritual preparation for the coming birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Beginning next Sunday (11/28), we'll begin lighting our Advent wreath during worship each week. If you're interested in helping light candles during the 9am worship services or on Christmas Eve (5pm or 7:30pm), please call or email Pastor Meggan by Tuesday (11/23) so she can get the readings and materials to you.
Also, our Christian Education Ministry has various Advent devotionals for families, youth, and adults that you can pick up at the church office during regular office hours or on a table in the Narthex on Sundays.
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The 2022 Pledge Campaign is Underway!
We're happy to announce that we're almost three quarters of the way to our goal! Thank you to those who have already returned their pledge cards. We're grateful for your strong support of our Ministries’ plans for next year.
If you have not returned your 2022 pledge as of yet, your generous pledge is important and needed to help us finalize plans for next year. Please mail it to the church office or bring it to worship on Sunday, as everyone’s commitment is needed for First United to come back stronger in Christ.
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Presbyterian Women Activities
*The 4th Tuesday Readers group will be meeting Tuesday (11/23) at 1pm in the Koinonia lounge to discuss the book “Defending Jacob” by William Landry. The group will not meet in December.
*The empty pill bottle collection will be ending this week by Thanksgiving Day. Find the display by the P.W. bulletin board in our Family Life Center to learn more and drop off your empty bottles.
*The Presbyterian Women are reviving the P.W. Christmas Tea on Sunday, December 5, at 3pm in the Koinonia Lounge. Come for music, a program, and refreshments - a feast for the senses! Contact Julie Mackey with questions. More details are coming soon!
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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 up in the balcony in the church front windows. He'll be in a new spot each week, so keep looking for Jesus!
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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 (11/22) - Joey Shoemaker
Thursday (11/25) - Abby Renier, Craig Cuene, & Mert Bayer
Friday (11/26) - Elaina Deprez
Saturday (11/27) - Eloise Conway & Felecity Conway
NEXT WEEK
Sunday (11/28) - Rita Coffey-Kilmer
Tuesday (11/30) - Diane Batson
Wednesday (12/1) - Dan Thorpe & John Herber
Thursday (12/2) - Debbie Renier
Friday (12/3) - Lora Warner & Maxine Gaber
Saturday (12/4) - Barb Ryan
Why not send them a card or email or call?
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> Men's Club Fruitcake Sale Continues! - Pick up at the church office during regular business hours or after church on Sundays.
> CORE/JAM Youth Group (Youth Media Room) - Tonight (11/21) 6pm
> D.P.C.O. Christmas Store Sorting (Rooms 8-10) - Monday (11/22) 10am
> D.P.C.O. Christmas Store Planning Meeting (F.L.C.) - Tuesday (11/23) 1pm
> P.W. 4th Tuesday Readers (Koinonia Lounge) - Tuesday (11/23) 1pm
> Noodles & Co. Christmas Store Fund Raiser (S. Oneida) - Tuesday (11/23) 4-8pm
> "Joyful Noise" Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) - Wednesday (11/24) *special time - 6:30pm
> Office Closed for Thanksgiving - Thursday (11/25)
> Sunday Worship - next Sunday (11/28) 9am (in person at church, live stream on our Facebook page, or view a recording after the service on our website
> Youth Coffee Shop (Gathering Area) - Sunday (11/28) after worship
> Sunday School for all ages (various rooms) - Sunday (11/28) 10:30am
> Agape Drive-Thru Dinner - Wednesday (12/1) 5:45pm
*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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