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"Been-Heres" and "Come-Heres" Worshipping Together
John Calvin was a refugee. Calvin, the theological father of the Presbyterian Church, was born in Noyon, France in 1509 and educated as...

Marvin Lindsay
Jul 19, 20192 min read
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Working for the Weekend Blog Post
A full weekend of events is unfolding here at First Presbyterian Church! In the video, Jon and Marvin spell out all the details about...

Marvin Lindsay
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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It's Time to Come Home
Jon wandered into Marvin's study just in time to remind him that no matter how far we wander from God, we can always return home! (This...

Marvin Lindsay
Mar 28, 20191 min read
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Welcome Ginny Barnes!
Starting Monday, FPC member and Methodist pastor Ginny Barnes is reprising her role as part-time Minister of Pastoral Care. Watch the...

Marvin Lindsay
Mar 28, 20191 min read
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Mar 15, 20190 min read
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Feb 15, 20190 min read
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Gratitude in Action @ FPC
Thank you:

Marvin Lindsay
Feb 13, 20191 min read
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Spring Small Groups
Check out this video for more info about small group times and topics, and how to sign up:

Marvin Lindsay
Jan 31, 20191 min read
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We Can Do Better
Late this afternoon a homeless man appeared at our office door. He'd been drinking and was a tad belligerent. He wanted to spend the...

Marvin Lindsay
Jan 30, 20192 min read
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Not Quite Festivus
Sunday's sermon title is "All You Need Is Love." I'll be preaching from 1 Corinthians 13. We'll consider how old hurts and resentments...

Marvin Lindsay
Jan 30, 20191 min read
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Abe Lincoln Slept (in church) Here
The February, 2019 issue of Rural Missouri magazine contains an article by Jo Ann Trogdon detailing the legend that Abraham Lincoln once...

Marvin Lindsay
Jan 28, 20191 min read
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BYOB Sunday
Bring your own Bible to church this Sunday! We're going to talk about how and why to read the Bible. (If you don't have a Bible, that's...

Marvin Lindsay
Jan 25, 20191 min read
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January 20 Worship: Take Two
Sunday's themes are baptism and giving thanks for Rev. Kathie Jackson's ministry. More details in the video:
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Jan 15, 20191 min read
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YouTube Church, January 13
Both worship services have been canceled today, but we're gathering via YouTube for prayers at 11:00 AM CST. Join us:

Marvin Lindsay
Jan 13, 20191 min read
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The Universe Isn't Big Enough
The Insight Timer app contains an almost endless supply of guided meditations to choose from. Mostly I use the app as a timer for silent...

Marvin Lindsay
Jan 9, 20192 min read
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What to Expect in Worship This Sunday
It's the fourth Sunday in Advent! We'll sing Christmas carols and hear the story of the birth of John the Baptist, the first cousin of...
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Dec 20, 20181 min read
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Decision-making
Matthew tells the story of Jesus's birth from Joseph's point of view. Imagine learning that your fiancée is pregnant, and you know you...

Marvin Lindsay
Dec 18, 20182 min read
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Advent Prayers and Philip Stopford
If you're looking for inspiration or if you need to pray, join us in worship this Sunday at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM! Pastor Marvin has more...

Marvin Lindsay
Dec 12, 20181 min read
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A Weekend of Awesomeness at 16 Hitt St.
Bell choirs ringing at Living Windows on Friday! Christmas musical at 10:15 AM Sunday! The angel Gabriel brings good news at 9:00 AM and...

Marvin Lindsay
Dec 7, 20181 min read
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Discerning FPC's Future
First Presbyterian Church is engaging in a process of discerning what God is calling us to be and do in the next few years. In the video...

Marvin Lindsay
Dec 5, 20181 min read
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