Hi First Presbyterian Church, 

It’s time for our Mid-Week Meet-Up! During the summer months, our Session takes some time off. You haven’t heard any updates recently about the Faith Forward initiative, because there are no formal updates to give. Some behind-the-scenes work has happened, such as task force meetings, assigned reading for Elders, and planning for goals already in place (i.e., the one-year Bible reading plan). The Session resumes meeting this month, which means you can expect to hear a formal Faith Forward update in a few weeks.  

If you missed any of the recent summer sermon series, you can always view the archived services on our YouTube page. We’ve already addressed topics like forgiveness, differences between Catholics and Presbyterians, original sin and evolutionary biology, as well as predestination and hell.  Here’s what to expect in the coming weeks: 

August 11 - God’s Final Judgment (Pastor Aaron)

August 18 - Death and the Afterlife (Pastor Aaron)

August 25 - Why Bad Things Happen to Innocent People (Pastor Erin)

Between your curiosity about important faith questions demonstrated during this summer sermon series and the excitement many of you have been expressing about starting our one-year Bible reading journey in September, I can see a real spiritual hunger in your hearts. It’s a blessing to me as a pastor to walk alongside fellow disciples who want to grow in faith in Christ. Keep it up! And always remember what Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6).  

Peace to you,

Pastor Aaron