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First United Weekly Newsletter

June 16, 2022

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.

Women's Fellowship Dinner

The newly-named Dining Divas invite all women of the church to come socialize and enjoy a good meal next Thursday (6/23) at 6pm. They'll gather at Hagemeister Park (325 N. Washington St, Green Bay). Please let Rachel O'Brien or Pastor Meggan know if you'll be joining so they can reserve the space needed for our group.

P.W. "On the Go!" Returns

Our Presbyterian Women are planning the return of their On the Go! series of summer events. The first one will be a Green Bay Broadway District Mural Crawl on Thursday, June 30. Women from our church are invited to carpool from our parking lot at 9:30am, meet up with women from First Presbyterian in Green Bay, then tour the amazing murals together. Everyone should bring a sack lunch which they'll share at First Pres. after enjoying all the art. Please R.S.V.P. to Susan Leiber at 920-337-0979 as soon as possible to enjoy this amazing event.

Plans for This Sunday

Karl Menninger, the famed psychiatrist, once said that if he could convince the patients in psychiatric hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75% of them could walk out the next day! Join us for worship this Sunday at 9am when we'll read Psalm 32 and Luke 7:36-8:3 (*click to read) and discuss how forgiveness brings true joy.

We hope you'll join us in person on Sunday. You can also join us by live stream on our Facebook page Sunday at 9am, or you can watch recordings of recent services on our website and on Facebook whenever it's convenient for you. (*Find links at the bottom of this newsletter.)

"Joyful Noise" Music for Sunday

Each week we'll be offering YouTube links to the Contemporary Christian songs our praise band will be leading on Sunday. If you'd like, you can watch and become more familiar with the songs so you can join in more easily. This week's songs will be: "One Thing Remains" (*click for link) & "Soul on Fire" (*click for link)

Don't Monkey Around - Join our Bike Rides

Our 10th annual Sunday Bike Rides are rolling along. Join the regulars this Sunday (6/19) at 4pm at East High School to ride the Baird Creek Trail. Click here for more details and the full summer schedule. Enjoy some great exercise and fresh air with church friends!

How about a Summer Hymn Sing?

Coming Sunday, June 26, you're invited to join us for a Hymn Sing right before church at 8:45am. You'll be able to call out your favorite songs from our hymnals. Then we'll all join in and sing them (and be amazed again at Julie's musical ability to sight read). We'll try it on the last Sunday of each month during the summer. Hope you'll come early and share your favorites!

Can You Share Your Talents?

Summer special music is returning! If you have a sacred solo or group, vocal or instrumental, that you'd like to share with our church family, please consider doing it as special music during one of our Sunday services this summer. Contact Andy Parks (715-426-1104) or Julie Mackey (920-217-8341).

Also, do you have any knowledge or experience with audio or video equipment? We're always looking for new volunteers to join our great tech team. If you have questions or want to offer your help, please contact Mark Young at communications.fupc@gmail.com. Thanks!

Want S'More Fun?

Mark your calendar for another new summer event! On Friday, June 24, beginning at 6:30pm, our Connecting Ministry will be hosting a new, monthly gathering called Friday Night Fire Flies. It'll mainly be centered around making s'mores in our fire pit near the garden with s'more supplies provided. Of course the playground, swing set, games, Gaga Ball Pit, music, and more will be available to share with everyone. Bring your own lawn chairs and beverages, and join the fun!

General Assembly Convenes Saturday

The 225th General Assembly of the PC-USA will convene on Saturday (6/18). It will be conducted in a hybrid manner with committee meetings happening in waves, followed by plenary sessions to act on all business items July 5-9. Thanks and blessings to our Winnebago Presbytery elected commissioners Rachel Wann and Brenda Breitner. For more information or to watch live streaming of committee meetings and plenary sessions, visit the OGA's website here.

Seeking Garden Helpers

Our Judy Allan Memorial Garden has been planted. Now we need you to help it grow. If you're able to occasionally help water, weed, and harvest, please contact Debbie Spiegel at debbielou333@gmail. She'll organize a schedule an let you know. Thanks!

Want to Help Lead the Way?

The Christian Education Ministry is looking for teachers to help lead classes for all ages in the fall. Please reach out to Pastor Meggan or Elder Scott McPherson if you are interested or want more information.

Here's How You Can Join Us for Sunday Worship

> In Person - Seating is open. The use of masks is optional. Anyone who still prefers to wear one is certainly welcome to.

> Live Online - If you can't be with us in person, you can join us by live stream on our church Facebook page starting at 8:50am with pre-service music on Sunday morning.

> Service Recordings Anytime - You can always watch recordings of several of our most recent services on our Facebook page and on our website (posted soon after the service is completed each week).

Thanks for Your Continuing Support!

> Drop off donations during worship

> Mail your check to:

First United Presbyterian Church

605 N Webster Ave

De Pere, WI 54115

> Give electronically: Click the "Give Now" tab on our website

Mark your calendars! "Monumental" Vacation Bible School will begin after worship on Sunday, July 24 and continue Monday through Thursday, July 25-28, from 9am until noon. Click here for more information and to register your little ones for this special experience.

Our “Taking Faith Home” publication is a great resource for exploring your faith all through the week. It provides daily readings, prayers, and devotions following the lectionary readings. Click here for Sunday's new weekly edition.