Volume 52 | December 20, 2020 |
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Second Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2020
Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough
Please join us for our virtual service at 9:30 a.m.
To watch this service anytime, click here.
And click here, to download the bulletin for this service.
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In our thoughts and prayers .... |
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- Please pray for Sandra Hopkins, Marilyn MacCaughey, Mary Lou Schuler, Evelyn Vanderheyden, Bill Blandford, Kay Mahl, Mary Ralston, Louise Shapley, Don & Nancy Tobias, Marlene Wilson, Mary Jane Johnston, Larry & Ellen Cardwell.
- Prayers of healing for Linda Shimp Halton—daughter of Louise Shapley, Ruth Fugate—cousin of Peggy Taylor, Mary—sister of Carrie Massey, Charlie—niece of Carrie Massey & Kathi Wilson, Gillian and Ben—friends and former pastors of First Presbyterian, Mickey—friend of Theresa and Shelley.
- Prayers for those serving—Col. Jay Brooke, Evan Humphreys, Mary Workman, Chad Lawrence, Jared Smith, Jordan Smith.
- Continued thoughts, prayers and love for Bud Eastman, his daughters & their families with the passing of Mary, and the entire Stevenson family with the passing of Betty. May they know some peace and comfort.
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Pause, Breathe, Reflect.... |
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Even the long-beloved
was once
an unrecognized stranger.
Just so,
the chipped lip
of a blue-glazed cup,
blown field
of a yellow curtain,
might also,
flooding and falling,
ruin your heart.
A table painted with roses.
An empty clothesline.
Each time,
the found world surprises—
that is its nature.
And then
what is said by all lovers:
"What fools we were, not to have seen."
To hear the reading of the poem, click on its title.
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The FirstPres Food Pantry is so thankful for your GENEROUS donations - monetary and otherwise. And we appreciate your continued support. You can still donate to the food pantry online. (see below) These funds allow us to purchase essential items on a regular basis.
Remember, if you or your family are in need of assistance from the FirstPres Food Pantry, please contact the church office. And please know that your request will remain in strict confidence.
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From the FirstPres Food Pantry Team ...
may your Christmas be magical!
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For direct access, please click on the appropriate title below:
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Notes from the office .... |
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From Theresa:
I have received the notice of apportionment for the year 2021. The per capita amount per member is $38.75.
From Shelley:
The deadline for January's newsletter and/or calendar is noon on Monday, December 28th.
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