Good Afternoon First Presbyterian,

I have a few announcements for you this afternoon:

1. On Sunday, June 22, we will begin our summer worship schedule with one service at 9:30 am. We will resume our two-service schedule (8:30 am and 10:00 am on Sunday, September 7).

2. Also this Sunday, I will be preaching on the book of Jeremiah, chapters 37-38. This is the last Sunday until August 24 that we will focus on the One Year Bible Reading passages, because...

3. Beginning Sunday, June 29, we will be addressing your questions during our sermons and host question and answer sessions in the sanctuary following the worship service.

As we begin our season of summer worship, I hope you all have some time to pause, reflect, and rest. Consider joining us on Sundays as we explore your questions:

June 29 - What does Christian community look like, and how can this fit in our time/place/culture?

July 6 - What about speaking in tongues?

July 13 - How do we apply the teachings of Jesus to our life today?

July 20 - What’s with all the animal sacrificing in the Old Testament?

July 27 - What’s with all the violence in the conquest of Canaan, and why were Jesus’ disciples carrying swords? Plus, how do we reconcile the call to “love your enemies” with commands like, “Do not associate with unbelievers” (2 Cor. 6:14)?

August 3 - How do I cultivate gratitude, if I inherited my sinfulness from my predecessors (original sin)?

August 10 - What should we believe about human sexuality? (Part 1)

August 17 - What should we believe about human sexuality? (Part 2)

I hope to see you on Sunday!
Pastor Erin