Hi First Presbyterian Church,

It’s time for our Mid-Week Meet-Up! The final Faith Forward retreat happened this past weekend, and I want to provide you with an important update. But first - I want to make sure you know that this Sunday is an “Intergenerational Sunday.” In recent years, we have been having an Intergenerational Sunday a few times a year. There won’t be any Sunday School, because the children of the church will be staying in the sanctuary for worship. While we will be using familiar elements of our traditional worship service (with prayers, scripture, hymns, music, and a sermon), the worship service will also be more interactive and more accessible for everyone, including a different style of sermon. This Sunday’s Intergenerational service will be special, because the youth of the church will be leading it! I hope you will decide to worship with us - at either 8:30 am or 10:00 am!

Now - our Faith Forward update! As you know, February 11 is the date of our congregational debrief. The debrief was originally planned to take place after worship that day. However, the Vision Team heard from many people who indicated that they would not be able to attend the debrief if it was after worship. It’s important that as many people as possible are available for the debrief; so… the debrief will now be taking place during the 10:00 worship service. 

 At this debrief, you will hear from our Vision Team and our consultant Kevin Ford about the following:

• Our strategy for engaging our congregation

• Our strategy to nurture spiritual growth in our congregation

• Our plan to rebuild our organizational structure so that it supports our vision

• Our strategy for focusing our ministry outreach

Since the debrief will take place during worship, it will be live-streamed and archived on our YouTube page. But please make every effort to attend the 10:00 am service on February 11, as you will not want to miss this important event. Our usual worship service will also be happening at 8:30 am that day. 

I am so excited about the work the Vision Team was able to accomplish and the work our congregation has ahead of it to grow and change. 

Peace to you,
Pastor Aaron