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This Week at First Presbyterian Church
of Willmar
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2 Kings 5:1-14
Isaiah 66:10-14
Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16
Luke 10:16-20
Choose a word or phrase that especially grabs your attention. Pray from that word or phrase and ask God to help you connect to its particular invitation for you this week.
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Good Morning!!
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR:
Tuesday, July 1st:
10:00am: Staff Meeting in the Admin Office and Chair Yoga in JKH
12:00pm: Conversation and Lunch with Kathy
4:00pm: Zoom Book Study
Wednesday, July 2nd:
8:00am: Women's Bible Study in the Friendship Room
Thursday, July 3rd:
10:00am: Chair Yoga in JKH
Sunday, July 6th:
9:00am: Adult Ed in the Friendship Room
10:00am: Sunday Worship with Communion
11:00am: Fellowship in JKH
June 30th and July 1st: Deb is on vacation
July 2nd - July 11th: Jill is on vacation
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We are having lunch and conversation on Tuesdays at noon in the Friendship room. Bring your sandwich and share some time over a meal. No need to call ahead, just show up!
I will be at church every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. I am making myself at home in the pastor's old office. Please feel free to stop by. ( We do have a staff meeting from 10:00 - 10:45). You can reach me other times on my cell phone 320-815-8158 or my email: kterp101@yahoo.com.
We do a book study on Zoom on Tuesdays' at 4:00 PM. No need to have the book or do anything ahead of time. We will read during the class and discuss. We have had some good discussions about passages of the Bible that we don't usually hear in church.
Here is a thought for the week:
We must love them both: those who opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject. For both have labored in search for their truth and both have helped us in finding of our own.
-Thomas Aquinas 1225 -1274 AD
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Sunday's Online Worship Service
June 29th, 2025
| | For those of you that use our church nursery on Sunday mornings, there will be no nursery attendant on staff during the months of May through August. Please feel free to use the nursery during these summer months. The worship audio will be running in the nursery during the service for your convenience. Parents should stay with their children while in the nursery. | | | Please have any announcement needed to be put in the bulletin or the weekly voice to Shara in the office the week before it is wanted to be shared with the congregation! Thank you! | | |
MAY OPERATING STATEMENT REPORT:
Receipts through May
$110,583
Expenses through May
$124,816
Expenses in Excess of Revenue
$14,511
Building Fund balance on hand
$115,628
Balance Due on the Internal Loan for 2022 Roof Replacement
and 2023 Parking Lot
$64,266
2025 Per Capita is $46 per confirmed member. Please pay as you are able. We appreciate receiving per capita as early in year as possible, but welcome payments throughout the year.
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Prayer Corner
Keeping you in the loop
with the most updated prayer needs
Prayers for Healing & Comfort:
Rob Benson
John Ryan (Earl & Betty Knutson's
Son-in-law)
Darcy Forkrud
Will Martin (Connor Gabbert's Grandpa)
Vicki Carver
Bea Ourada
Andy Sjerven (Sheila Sjerven’s Stepson)
Bev Skare
George Ruter
Jill Berglund (Mary Berglund’s Daughter)
Prayers for Those Who Grieve:
The Family of Don Ellwood (Dave Ellwood’s Brother)
The Family of Dwaine Walthers
Prayers for the Church Here and Abroad:
The People of Occidente Presbytery, Guatemala;
Mark and Miriam Adams, Frontero de Cristo, Douglas, AZ.
Bdecan Presbyterian Church, Spirit Lake Reservation, ND
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Prayers for those Serving Elsewhere:
Robert Holmquist, Navy Seal, being deployed (Rita Phillip's Great Nephew)
LT. Matthew Sjerven, Colorado National Guard, Colorado Springs, CO
Tristian Woitaszewski (Terry Woitaszewski’s Nephew) Navy, Pensacola, FL
Perry Bishop (Bruce and Pam Quimby’s Grandson-in-law) Army, Fort Benning, GA
Rob Grunwald, Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Station/Saginaw River in Essexville, Michigan
Peter Rampaart, Rosemount, MN
Also be in Prayers for:
California wildfire areas
Israel/Palestine (war)
Ukraine War
Conflict in Syria
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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture, Reflection, Response, and Prayer
Scripture:
Psalm 30
As for me, I said in my prosperity,
"I shall never be oved."
By your favor, O Lord,
you had established me as a strong mountain;
you hid your face;
I was dismayed.
To you, O Lord, I cried,
ad to to the Lord I made supplication.
(30:6-8)
Reflection:
One can interpret this psalm simplistically; pray long enough and God will make everything all right. However, a more nuanced reading reveals a deeper theological meaning. The psalmist has learned to give thanks in times when God's presence is manifest and in times when the face of God his hidden (v.7), trusting that "weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning" (v.5). The psalmist testifies to the truth that even when trouble comes, people can hope, pray, and praise....Even in times of distress, the psalmist finds joy and offers praise to God.
DONNA GIVER-JOHNSTON
Response:
How do you relate to the psalmist? Does praise come easily to you? What s a difficult or troubling situation you face right now? Try to write a prayer or psalm of praise to God from the midst of distress.
Prayer:
O Lord my God, your anger is but for a moment but your favor is for a lifetime; my weeping may linger for the night, but joy will come in the morning. Amen.
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WEEKEND REFLECTIONS
FURTHER CONNNECTION
This is what God's kingdom is like: a bunch of outcasts and oddballs gathered at a table, not because they are rich or worthy or good, but because they are hungry, because they said yes. And there's always room for more.
RACHEL HELD EVANS (1981-2019
SEARCHING FOR SUNDAY
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
Choose one or two questions for reflection:
- What connections have you noticed between this week's texts and other passages in Scripture?
- What connections have you made between this week's texts and the world beyond Scripture?
- What is God saying to your congregation in particular through this week's readings and commentaries?
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SABBATH DAY
SCRIPTURE OF ASSURANCE
But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body's growth in building itself up in love.
(Ephesians 4:15-16)
WEEKLY EXAMEN
- Take a quiet moment, seek out God's presence, and pray for the guidance of the Spirit.
- Consider the past week; recall specific moments and feelings that stand out to you.
- Choose one moment or feeling for deeper examination, thanksgiving, or repentance.
- Let go, breathe deeply, and invite Christ's love to surround and fill you in preparation for the week ahead.
- End with the Lord's Prayer.
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This week we name and celebrate folks in our congregation who are celebrating birthdays from June 30th through July 6th,
and we offer them a blessing.
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June Mission: Pentecost Offering
Pentecost: Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church.
Pentecost Offering: Supports ministries with children, youth, and young adults.
Children: 10% is devoted to children at risk and supports to improve education and provide safe havens.
- Youth: 25% supports youth ministries, like Triennium (ages 12-18).
- Young Adults: 25% supports young adults serving in communities around the world (ages 19-30).
If we all give a little, it adds up to a lot!!
Thank you for your generous gifts, The Mission Committee
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July Mission:
Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota
The Vision:
Every West Central Minnesota resident has a decent, affordable place to call home and the necessary tools to ensure long-term financial stability.
The Mission Statement:
Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota believes in enhancing the lives of God's children one home at a time.
About Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota:
Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God's love into action by building homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman, and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.
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Let’s hop on the bus and head to Valley Fair together on Monday, July 28! The CEYM Committee has reserved a coach bus as our means of transportation for the day, and the N&F Committee is contributing $5 towards each ticket.
Plans are to meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. and head to the park in Shakopee. Our return time will be determined that day.
Please contact Jill Boeyink to sign up. There are 55 seats on the bus, so sign up early to reserve your spot(s). If all seats are taken, you are welcome to follow the bus in your own vehicle. You will still get the group rate and $5 off from N&F.
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Ladies of the church, you are invited to come and celebrate bride-to-be Erica Boeyink as we shower her with love (and gifts) on Saturday, July 12th beginning at 10:00 a.m. in John Knox Hall. You are invited to share a favorite recipe card with her.
The shower is being hosted by Erica’s aunts, and the couple are registered at Amazon & Target.
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WE NEED YOUR CROCHETING
AND KNITTING TALENTS!!
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We are looking for individuals that are skilled in crocheting and knitting. If that is you, we would love you to help us make our church pocket prayer shawls. All the details are in the PDF button!
Thank you in advance!!
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We, at First Presbyterian Church, hope you have a wonderful week. If you have any prayer requests, please click on the "Prayer Request" button at the top and let us know!!
Sincerely,
First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church
(320) 235-1263
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