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First United Sunday Update

December 26, 2021

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 (12/26) at 9am, we enjoyed a service of Lessons & Carols! What better way to keep our Christmas celebration going than by singing beloved hymns and learning the meaning behind them? If you weren't able to join us, you can watch a recording whenever it's convenient for you on our website or on our Facebook page (*see links at bottom).

Just a reminder that there will be no Sunday School classes today or next Sunday. Classes for all ages will resume on January 9 at 10:30am after worship. Also, there will be no CORE & JAM Youth Group this evening. They will meet againi next Sunday, January 2, from 6-7:30pm.

From This Week's

"Taking Faith Home"

Read: Luke 2:41-52

Growth is a part of life. That growth can be physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. What was it like for Jesus to grow up both human and divine? Amazingly, in the four New Testament Gospels, only this childhood story from Jesus’ life exists. It says quite a bit: Jesus lived in a community of care with parents and other adults; he grew up as a Jew, going with his family to Jerusalem for the Passover; he experienced tensions with his parents as he explored his faith with elders in the temple; Jesus was obedient to his parents; his mother observed Jesus’ development with awe; and Jesus grew and gained wisdom and the approval of God and humans alike. God’s unfathomable entry into our world brings divine acceptance of us through a baby, then a child, and finally an adult who brings God’s saving work for all. Discuss: What questions do you have about what it was like for Jesus to be fully human yet fully divine?

Prayer

Awesome God, for what we understand and what we cannot understand about all that you have done for us in love, we give you thanks through Christ Jesus our Savior. 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.

A Wonderful Christmas Eve

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! We gathered for two beautiful services on Christmas Eve evening celebrating the coming of Christ with scripture, dramatic readings, a Time for Young Disciples, candles, and lots of music. If you weren't able to join us, you can watch a recording of either or both services on our website or on our Facebook page whenever it's convenient for you (*see links at bottom).

"Woe-Be-Gone" to Wrap Up December

Does the holiday season have you feeling a little blue? Spend some time with us this Thursday (12/30) at 10am for our monthly Woe-Be-Gone Gathering in the Koinonia Lounge. We'd love to have you join us for this monthly supportive time as we read scripture, share, pray, and listen to one another. Everyone's invited!

Burns Night Benefit Dinner for Presbyterian Pantry

This is the final week to get your tickets! You won't want to miss this special evening full of fun, food, music, and festivities on January 15 at St. Norbert celebrating the great Scottish poet Robert Burns for the benefit of the Presbyterian Pantry. Seating is limited, so don't delay. Order now from our church website (www.firstunitedpc.org) or just click here. Be sure to get your tickets before it's too late!

P.W. Mission Sewing at Christmas

Our Presbyterian Women Mission Sewing Circle created many items to be used by the Green Bay Salvation Army Christmas Program. Donations included single sized quilts, fleece blankets, hats, scarves, knitted hats, scarves, mittens & a winter headband. Please consider joining our community mission. No experience? We will teach you! Join the next Mission Sewing gathering on Thursday, January 6, from 10am until noon.

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 the decorations up front on the right side of the Sanctuary! He'll be in a new spot each week, so keep looking for Jesus!

THANK YOU for sharing the light of Christ by your generosity and support of First United's Ministries this year!

>Online Giving: www.firstunitedpc.org

> Smart Phone Giving: GivePlus app

> Mail your checks to:

First United Presbyterian Church

605 N Webster Ave

De Pere, WI 54115

THIS WEEK

Wednesday (12/29) - Aubrey Blackwell & Betsy Koltz

Thursday (12/30) - Phil Bredael & Dave Griffin

Saturday (1/1/22) - Dennis Gusick

NEXT WEEK

Sunday (1/2) - Ava Thorpe-Brawner & Jack Planert

Monday (1/3) - Lucy Malcolm

Tuesday (1/4) - Alex Thorpe

Wednesday (1/5) - Lizzie Renier

Friday (1/7) - Joyce Nowack

Why not send them a card or email or call?

> *NO Youth Group this weekend

> *Church Office closed this week for holidays (12/17-31)

> *NO Chancel Choir or "Joyful Noise" Praise Band rehearsals this week

> Woe-Be-Gone Gathering (Koinonia Lounge) - Thursday (12/30) 10am

> Sunday Worship & Communion - next Sunday (1/2) 9am (in person at church, live stream on our Facebook page, or view a recording after the service on our website)

> Youth Group Coffee Shop (Gathering Center) - next Sunday (1/2) after worship

> *No Sunday School next Sunday (1/2)

> CORE/JAM Youth Group (Youth Media Room) - next Sunday (1/2) 6pm

> Building & Grounds Ministry Meeting (Sr. High Room) - Monday (1/3) 5:30pm

> Leadership Ministry Meeting (Library) - Monday (1/3) 6pm

> Connecting Ministry Meeting (Koinonia Lounge) - Monday (1/3) 6:30pm

> Morning Bible Study (Koinonia Lounge) - Tuesday (1/4) 10am

> Dead Reformers Society (Zambaldi's) - Tuesday (1/4) 7pm

> Agape Drive-Thru Dinner - Wednesday (1/5) 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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