Easter Sunday Morning Update
This special morning began at 6:15 as many gathered outside in the church parking lot for our Sunrise Service. With the beautiful combination of music, prayer, scripture, and communion, several said they were brought to tears as the sun rose over our gathering.
At 9:45, we moved inside our church to continue the morning's celebration. It was wonderful to see so many of our church family gathered together again in our Sanctuary. Along with all our live stream viewers, we joined together for a very special Easter service sharing scripture readings, "Time for Young Disciples," wonderful music, an Easter message, and the Lord's Supper.
If you missed today's 9:45am live service, a recording is available on our website and on our Facebook page (*see links below).
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Weekly Devotions
(from this week's "Taking Faith Home")
Read: Mark 16:1-8
Which is harder to believe: that Jesus rose from the dead or that the Gospel of Mark ends with the words, “they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid”? In fact, later Scripture text copiers were so dismayed by the original ending that they added more verses. It just didn’t make sense that the original text seemed so bleak. Instead of saying to the world, “Christ is risen, alleluia,” they leave committed to say nothing for they were afraid.
Perhaps part of the Gospel message is the realization that our human frailty will always get in the way. What is evident is that the message did get out. We are reflecting on that message now. In the midst of human frailty and failures what we celebrate on Easter Sunday is that God wins and continues to win by delivering on God’s promises no matter what. Alleluia, we as Jesus’ followers have a ministry to do for the world because Jesus rose from the dead. Yes, we may be imperfect workers, but the promise still holds true and we still have good news to tell the world. Alleluia, Jesus has been raised, is loose in the world, and is out ahead of us now. “[Jesus] is going ahead of you to [name your own destination]; there you will see him, just as he told you” (v. 7). How does knowing that Jesus goes ahead of you wherever you go impact your life as a follower?
Prayer
God of glory and might, we give you thanks for the resurrected Christ who walks with us daily. Amen. Alleluia.
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Our “Taking Faith Home” publication is a great resource for exploring your faith all through the week. It provides daily readings, prayers, devotions, and service opportunities following the weekly lectionary readings. Click here for this week's complete new edition.
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Agape Returns This Week!
Our monthly Agape Drive-Thru Dinner is back this Wednesday (4/7) at 5:45pm. Everyone's invited to drive past the front of our church to pick up your free meal(s) of ham-broccoli-rice casserole, carrot sticks & dip, a dinner roll, and a trail mix cookie (while supplies last)! Monetary donations are welcomed, but not required. Invite your friends and help share the love!
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Wednesday Night Zoom Check In
Please join us every Wednesday from 7-7:45pm to fellowship with one another via Zoom. This is a great time to get to know fellow church members and friends better. Feel free to pop in for a bit or stay for the whole time.
Here's how you can join our gathering:
*For a video link next Wednesday, click here.
Meeting ID: 740 456 986... Passcode: 120171...
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Pastors in the Family Life Center
Everyone's invited to join us this Thursday (4/8) from 10-11am in the Family Life Center for some safe, face-to-face interaction. It can be invaluable as we continue to navigate life with Covid-19. Also, Spring is in the air, so we hope to move back outside very soon with these weekly gatherings. Join us!
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Sunday School & Youth Group Plans
Next Sunday, April 11, we'll see the return of our Adult Sunday School Class via Zoom at 8:30am and Sunday School Classes for all ages at 11am in various rooms downstairs. CORE/JAM Youth Group will meet again in two weeks on April 18 at 11am.
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Contemporary Readers Return
Our Contemporary Readers Group is reading White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America by Anthea Butler. Everyone's invited to read it and then join them for a discussion next Sunday, April 11, at 5:30pm. They're hoping to meet in person for the first time in awhile, but watch for final details in Thursday's Weekly Newsletter.
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Mission Sewing Update
Our P.W. Mission Sewing Circle brought knitters and quilters together last week in the Koinonia Lounge. Crafters brought hand-made items to share with schools, shelters, and social service agencies. If you'd like to join this talented group (or learn how), add “May 6, 11am - noon” to your calendar for next month!
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Thanks for Your Continuing Support
> Smart phone giving: ChurchPlus App
> Mail your checks to:
First United Presbyterian Church
605 N Webster Ave
De Pere, WI 54115
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Monday (4/5) - Norb Goral
Tuesday (4/6) - Meggan Farwell, Sadi Lake, & Meara Marinan
Wednesday (4/7) - Samuel Clayton
Thursday (4/8) - Connor Griffin
Saturday (4/10) - Logan Van De Hei
Next Sunday (4/11) - Quentin McCurley & Linden O'Brien
Why not call, email, or send them a card?
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> Building & Grounds Ministry Meeting (Sr. High Room) - Monday (4/5) 6pm
> Leadership Ministry Meeting (Zoom) - Monday (4/5) 6pm
> Connecting Ministry Meeting (Room 11) - Monday (4/5) 6:30pm
> Agape Drive-Thru Dinner - Wednesday (4/7) 5:45pm
> Weekly Zoom Check In (Zoom) - Wednesday (4/7) 7pm
> Pastors in the Family Life Center - Thursday (4/8) 10am
> Nominating Committee Meeting (Zoom) - Thursday (4/8) 6pm
> Adult Sunday School (Zoom) - next Sunday (4/11) 8:30am
> Sunday School Classes for all ages (various roooms) - next Sunday (4/11) 11am
> Contemporary Readers Group (Zoom) - next Sunday (4/11) 5:30pm
*To schedule a meeting at the church, contact the church office.
To schedule an online Zoom meeting, contact Pastor Meggan.
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