But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old. God does unexpected things. His thoughts are not our thoughts, His timescale is not ours. As Isaiah 55:9 says, “For… Read more »
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land…. Read more »
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. (NRSV) This verse became important in our family’s life when we became a foster family, and it often framed my prayers for foster children as we… Read more »
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the… Read more »
And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. In the congregation I last served as pastor, I read the opening verses of John’s gospel on Christmas Eve as the sanctuary lights were dimmed and candles… Read more »
We are sharing our third annual Advent Devotional Booklet created by the FUPC church family. The devotions were been written by church members and staff and member Victor Parkerson has created the cover art which you see on this page. We will begin publishing these devotions each day starting Sunday, December 1, 2024,… Read more »
The First School fundraiser for the Nature Play Space was a big success and workers from Natural State Treehouses have been busy creating this new area for children to explore, learn and play outdoors. The play space is made up of different play zones and many items needed to complete them. If you are able… Read more »
A big thank you to our Outreach and Service Ministry Team who organized a very successful church wide hands-on mission project this past Sunday, September 22, 2024. This is the second year that the congregation has gathered to pack hygiene kits to be distributed by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Last year 300 kits were packed in… Read more »
Work on the First School Natural Playground has begun! The playground is a project that has been in the planning stage for a few years. First School Director Cathy Hairston is working with Natural State Treehouse, and they are busy turning her ideas for a safe space for children to explore nature into an actual… Read more »
This Sunday, September 8 is Kick-off Sunday at First United Presbyterian Church (FUPC). At 10:00 am during our Christian Education Hour, everyone will gather in the Gathering Place. We will celebrate the beginning of our fall programming, cheer for children and youth as they begin a new year of Sunday School and show our appreciation… Read more »
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