Pg 03 Christian Unity
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, [...]
Pg 04 Pastors’ Perspective (Q2 2024)
In each Epistle, this column features a single question to which our pastors are asked to reply. It is usually [...]
Pg 06 Intergenerational Community
“This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Once again men and women of ripe old age will sit in the [...]
Pg 08 April Memory Verse
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity. Psalm 133:1 Isn’t that a wonderful verse? [...]
Pg 09 Christian Unity Begins at Home
Years ago, I met with a young man contemplating divorce from his wife. As I remember, he had no particular [...]
Pg 10 Love The Marrow of our Faith
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one [...]
Pg 12 Worship Unites the People of God
Worship services at First Church are not just a time for personal acts of devotion but a communal expression of [...]
Pg 14 Statement of Faith
For centuries, The Apostles’ Creed has served as a unifying statement of faith for Christians. Though scholars have not identified [...]
Pg 15 May Memory Verse
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 As we consider unity [...]
Pg 16 One Global Body
“Praise God for the Body of Christ and thank God for your church!” my Thai friend exclaimed. We were discussing [...]
Pg 18 Nobodies and Outsiders
Missionaries serving unreached parts of the world will often enter a community or a neighborhood where there are no other [...]
Pg 19 Single Direction Ministry
The Single Direction Ministry at First Church is a vibrant ministry designed to bring together a community of individuals in [...]
Pg 20 An Uncommon Diversity
It is true that birds of a feather flock together. Look at the animals gathered by species in the barnyard. [...]
Pg 20 Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of praying women who knit or crochet prayer shawls, prayer cloths, and fidget [...]
Pg 24 Unified Voices in Praise
“Jesus Christ is Lord” (Philippians 2:11). Presbyterians and Roman Catholics believe this. And I share this belief as a practicing [...]
Pg 26 June Memory Verse
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree [...]
Pg 27 Pastor’s Letter
Dear Members and Friends of First Church, We culminated the winter “season” with a joyous celebration of the Resurrection of [...]