If you were in worship service a few weeks ago, you heard our youth share about their MOVE Conference in Joplin. If you missed it, we ate a lot of watermelon, had a lot of fun, and learned a lot about how we experience some...
In 2021, Barna partnered with Alpha, Biblica, World Vision, Association of Christian Schools International, Bible Study Fellowship, Christ in Youth, and Christian Vision, on a global research project assessing the spirituality of teenagers. What they found is that “this rising generation is open and inclusive,...
The name for the Hidden Word class comes from Psalm 119:11, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” In our modern American culture, the connotation of heart metaphorically means the center of being, our self, and more...
The Family Ministries at First Presbyterian Church are expanding. Check out our two new part time positions....
Since the early 1900’s the US traditional school model has been creating an isolation problem. The first wave of compulsory school laws started in the 1920’s and the second in the 1940’s as states adopted mandatory schooling laws for kids 16 and under. A natural...
Since the early 1900’s the US traditional school model has been creating an isolation problem. The first wave of compulsory school laws started in the 1920’s and the second in the 1940’s as states adopted mandatory schooling laws for kids 16 and under. A natural...
Who’s job is it to teach the children and youth in our church anyway? Who is responsible for spiritual development and maturity? Ultimately it’s the Holy Spirit, working in our children, but what about the human side of things?...
Few Things Are Needed It's December and we are officially in Christmas season. There's so much going on: Christmas parties, Christmas programs, presents to buy for that one relative who is notoriously hard to buy for, special meals to plan for, decorating the house. It's enough...
Theology and Traditions While Sept 21st marked the first day of Autumn, the start of November feels much more officially fall to me. We’re into cold weather and planning for all the coming holidays. It’s the perfect time to plan out our intentions with Thanksgiving, Advent,...
What's In A Name? Hello parents! I am writing to you from my study leave. Technically, I did not leave, logistics being as they are, but I did shift from weekly planning to long range planning and thinking about all the goodness of Scripture we can...
