Join us at 9:00 or 11:15 for Where Do We Stand? with Dr. David Swanson.
KNOW TRUTH / LIVE TRUTH
SUNDAY WORSHIP — 03.20
Join us at 9:00 or 11:15 for Where Do We Stand? with Dr. David Swanson. Prepare your heart in John 18:1-12. Access your Worship Guide to engage and grow.
FORMATION HOUR — 10:15
Don’t miss the Arts Fellows take-over of the Pastors Class during the season of Lent! Learn at the intersection of art and faith for Biblical truths to inspire your life and work. There’s a class for every age and stage. Find your Formation fit and join us this Sunday: Adult | Children | Student | College | FPCOnline.
Please visit our website for safety procedures. If you’re high-risk, symptomatic, unable or hesitant to gather, plan to worship with us from the comfort and safety of your location at FPCO.org/live or Facebook.
MISSIONAL LIVING
Journey with us weekly through prompted prayers, spiritual practices, and acts of care for the people around us. In Lent we focus on our vocations — (1) pray for flourishing of your workplace and coworkers with this week’s prayer leader, Marilyn Armstrong, (2) practice prayers of confession, and (3) reach out to colleagues with thoughtful acts of care. Share your story of Living on Mission to inspire a movement of service in our city.
We’re thrilled to welcome Associate Minister for Congregational Care, Dr. Paul Gibson, to our pastoral team! Paul and his family moved to Florida this week and will be in worship with us on Sunday. Be sure to extend a warm welcome to the Gibson Family when you see them, and feel free to reach out to Paul with any questions or an invite to lunch.
All 55+ members of our First Pres Family are invited to the Friday, 04.01, Young At Heart Luncheon with guest speaker, Rev. Tanner Fox. Enjoy fellowship, a delicious meal, and meet our new Associate Minister of Congregational Care, Dr. Paul Gibson! Join us from 11am-1pm in King Parlor. The cost of the luncheon is $10 per person. RSVP by 03.23 at 5pm. Questions? Contact Alexa Rossi
First Pres’ Collaborative ministry is pleased to announce a new, 6-week Software & Technology Vocational Guild, beginning 03.21, 7-9am. This is your chance to hone your craft and your soul with like-minded professionals who seek a new vision for profession beyond paycheck or status. The $30 participant fee covers all program materials and resources. For more info, text/call Crosland Stuart 321.228.7666.
LifeFest is our annual church-wide retreat focused on worship, fellowship and adventure. It’s fun for the whole family from 04.29 - 05.01 at Southwind Camp. We want to see you there! Be encouraged in your faith — together, with your Church Family!
We’re excited to celebrate our high school graduates on Sunday, 05.15. Parents of Seniors: submit a high quality, forward-facing, professional photo of your soon-to-be-grad and also include their school info to be featured during Senior Sunday worship and on our website. (Deadline: Wednesday, 04.20)
Time is of the essence! Join Dr. Case Thorp for an epic adventure across Europe, 09.18-29.22! Deepen relationships, learn our Reformed doctrines, and explore the sites of the Continental Reformation. Experience the Biblical narrative with the once-in-a-lifetime Oberammergau Passion Play (09.16-19.22) while learning Reformation hymns along the way. See the places where Calvin, Luther and Zwingli stood for Truth. (DEADLINE EXTENDED: 03.18.22)
Tune in to Dr. Swanson’s Wednesday Update for the latest information about LifeFest, Serve Day, and the Reformation Tour. Get a preview of Sunday’s sermon as we continue our Lenten journey following the final week of Christ’s ministry before the crucifixion. Then, turn to Galatians 3:1-5 for timely wisdom from the Word of God.
Join us for an all-church serve day at the Christian Service Center on 04.02 from 9am-12pm. Help our neighbors in need, take a tour, and learn more about this vital ministry in our community. We’ll return to First Pres for boxed lunches, debrief and fellowship under the Angel Wing from 12-1pm. RSVP by 03.31 to ensure food for you and your crew.
Preparing our hearts for the hope of the Resurrection, Lent offers 40 days of reflection, confession, and community to draw us into the Truth of Christ’s suffering and redemption. Exhale. Interrupt your ordinary rhythms. Join us as we follow Christ’s Walk to the Cross each week until Easter Sunday.
A Congregational Meeting has been called for Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the 11:15 am service for the purpose of electing the Congregational Nominating Committee and approving updated Terms of Call.
TESTIMONY TALKS
Learn from Bret Allen and our new Associate Minister of Congregational Care, Dr. Paul Gibson. Hear Paul’s faith journey and get to know the Gibson Family. Then, be sure to connect with Paul when you see him in Worship on Sunday. He’s eager to meet you and is already diving deep into his role at First Pres!
Your faithful giving serves the needs of others while maintaining the ministries of First Pres. Thank you! Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be Relentlessly Generous.
