Earlier this year, the Missions and Evangelism committee applied for and received a grant from the Presbytery to purchase supplies to fill 30 blessing bags for people in our community. Several years ago, we received similar bags from another organization; we found these bags to be very helpful in meeting the needs of individuals who came to the church looking for assistance. We gave out our last bag earlier this year, so the opportunity for a mission grant came at just the ri

We received a letter from Nathan Mandsager, CEO of ChildVoice, asking for prayers and sharing some of the things they are praising God for at this time. We support ChildVoice and its mission to restore the voices of children silenced by war. Read on and join us in praying for this important ministry. One of the things that amazes me about God’s invitation to us as believers is that He invites us to bring our requests, our praises, and even our doubts directly to Him. And not

“to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” – Luke 4:18 ESV Happy 250th birthday, America! To celebrate the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, First Presbyterian Church is having a Liberty from Hunger food drive through the Fourth of July holiday. We aim to collect 1,776 items across seven categories, with a goal of 250 items in each category. We have high goals, but there is a high level of need in our community. Children are out of school for the summer