One of our charges as a Matthew 25 church is to work toward eradicating systemic poverty. As we try to better understand poverty, we will discuss the book Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh. This memoir explores generational poverty among folks living in our country’s “breadbasket.” . . .
Lenten Study: Are We There yet? Pilgrimage in the Season of Lent
Our Sunday morning class during Lent is the book Are We There yet? Pilgrimage in the Season of Lent. Join us at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday on Zoom using the “Join us” button on the home page or this link. Each week’s chapter in this book is written by a different author or two, describing . . .
Worship 2/28/2021 — Nurturing Hands
Luke 13:1-9,31-35 . . .
Surrender Before Burnout — Denice Spicer devotional for February 26, 2021
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You Are My Beloved Son — Pat Halverson devotional for February 25, 2021
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Looking Beyond the Blinders to See Everyone
A Free Zoom Lecture Series First United Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of lectures during Lent. Pastor Katie Palmer explains the series goal: “We want people to reflect on the many ills of the world especially racism, poverty and addiction as well as to encourage them to reflect on their own deep, personal spiritual . . .
Morning Has Broken — Beth Urech devotional for February 23, 2021
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One Great Hour of Sharing offering
in a world of disaster, hunger, and oppression Millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People – all work in different ways to serve individuals and . . .
Counterclockwise — Katie Palmer devotional for February 22, 2021
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Worship 2/21/2021 — Won’t You Be A Neighbor?
Luke 10:25-37 . . .
