FPC Worship Info 1.1.23

 Greetings in the name of the Christ Child!  And Happy New Year!

Join us for worship online or in person Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 9:30 AM Pacific Time.

The service will include New Year's Prayer Stations.  What are you thankful for that happened in 2022?  What are your hopes in 2023?  These and other questions will be asked at each prayer station.  Reflection questions and prayer scriptures are 1 Thess 5:16-18, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 18:20, Psalm 18:20 and John 1:5.  You are invited to read and reflect on these scriptures before the service.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  The reflection questions for the Prayer Stations are available in the FPC Worship Bulletin 1.1.23.

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 1.1.23.

FPC Worship 12.24.22

 

Christmas Eve Worship Info

 Greetings in the name of the Christ Child!  

Join us for worship online or in person Saturday, December 24 at 6:00PM Pacific Time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!

The service will include scriptures and singing, communion and candlelight.  

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 12.24.22

We will not have a worship service in our sanctuary on Sunday, Dec 25th.  Please join us for an ecumenical service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in La Grande that morning at 10AM.  That service will not be live streamed.

Upcoming Events

 Merry Christmas, church family!

Here are events that are coming up soon in the life of the church:

Dec 24, 6PM-Christmas Eve service with candlelight and communion.  This will also be live streamed

Dec 25, 10AM-Christmas Day service at St Peters Episcopal Church.  We regret that this will not be live streamed.

Dec 31, 4-6PM-The sanctuary will be open for you to come pray in the New Year.

Jan 1, 9:30AM-Sunday Morning Worship with prayer stations and music.

Jan 4, 2PM-Degreening the sanctuary.  Help us put away the Advent and Christmas decorations.

Jan 8, 9:30AM-Welcome new members at the Sunday morning service.

Jan 15, Congregational meeting following worship to elect officers, approve pastors' terms of call.  

FPC Worship Info 12.18.22

 

FPC Worship Info 12.18.22

 Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ!  For God so loved the world he gave his only Son!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, December 18 at 9:30AM Pacific Time to celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent.

Pastors Keith and Laura will share an adapted version of Brad Munroe's reader's theater of reflections of Matthew 1:18-25 that include poetry and prayer.  You are invited to read and reflect on the passage beforehand.  We will also be joined by the Alleluia Bell Choir as they share some beautiful bell music.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 12.18.22

FPC Worship Video 12.11.22

 

FPC Worship Info 12.11.22

 Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ!  Let us rejoice in his coming!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, December 11 at 9:30AM Pacific Time to celebrate the second Sunday of Advent.

Pastor Keith will be leading the congregation and especially the children and youth in a conversation about the Gifts of Christmas from the Christmas story.  Between lessons we will be singing Christmas Carols.  Children and youth (and any young at heart adults) are invited to dress up as their favorite Bible Christmas story character.  Come in costume or come to church early and dress up using one of the church's costumes.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 12.11.22

Not-a-Pageant Sunday and Starman

 This Sunday, we will be doing something a little different for our pageant.  We won't be doing our traditional pageant, but children and youth are invited to dress as their favorite Bible Christmas story character and help me share the Christmas Story and the gifts we receive from the characters in the story.  We will also have a visit from the Starman who will share the 2022 Star Ornament with the congregation.

Would you be willing to bring a plate of Christmas cookies or other goodies for fellowship following service?  Let me know!

Those who want to dress up, please come early so we can get you in costume. 

Bring the kids, grandkids, and neighbor kids!

Pastor Keith

FPC Worship Video 12.4.22

 

FPC Worship Info 12.4.22 Second Sunday of Advent

 Greetings in the name of Jesus, the peace of the world!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, December 4 at 9:30AM Pacific Time to celebrate the second Sunday of Advent.

Pastor Laura's sermon, The Light of Justice Brings Peace, is based on Matthew 12:15-21 and Isaiah 42:1-9.  You are invited to read and meditate on the scriptures beforehand.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 12.4.22

Community Fellowship Night and Christmas Caroling

Advent and Christmas Happenings!

 Look what is coming up in the next few days and weeks!

Nov 30 6PM Hanging of the Greens in the sanctuary.  Come help get the sanctuary ready for the holiday season.  The Hudson's are bringing chili and you are invited to bring a dish to share if you wish!

Dec 7 6PM Community Fellowship Night followed by caroling.  Remember to RSVP.

Dec 11 Worship.  Not-a-Pageant followed by Starman Party.  Invite the kids, grandkids, and neighbor kids.  They are welcome to dress up as their favorite Christmas story character.

Dec 18 Worship.  Alleluia Bells will be joining us.

Dec 22 Evening Prayer 7PM in the sanctuary.  Our focus will be "Longest Night"

Dec 24 6PM Candlelight Christmas Eve service with communion.  Invite a friend!

Dec 25 10AM Ecumenical Christmas Day Service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

Hanging of the Greens

 Come help decorate the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas on Wednesday, November 30th at 6PM.  The Hudson's will be bringing chili!  If you would like to bring something to share to eat, please do!  See you Wednesday.

FPC Worship Video 11.27.22

 

FPC Worship Info 11.27.22

 Greetings in the name of Jesus, our hope for the world!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, November 27 at 9:30AM Pacific Time to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.

For this first Sunday of Advent, the readings are Isaiah 2:1-5 and 11:1-3.   You are invited to read and mediate on the scripture beforehand.  The devotional will be a reading from Henri Nouwen, Search Among the Small.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 11.27.22

FPC Worship 11.20.22

 

FPC Worship Info 11.20.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, November 20 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

Pastor Laura's sermon, Illusion and Hope, is based on Isaiah 2:1-4 and excerpts from Isaiah 36 and 37.   You are invited to read and mediate on the scripture beforehand. 

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 11.20.22

Nov/Dec 2022 Newsletter

 Here is the link to the Nov/Dec Reflections newsletter.  In it you will find all the upcoming dates of events as we head into the holidays plus some practical health advice from your Parish Nurse Robin and an update from Donna on recent changes to our cleaning products.  And we reflect on 13 years at FPC!  Enjoy!

FPC Worship Video 11.13.22

 

FPC Worship Info 11.13.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, November 13 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

We will be joined by Rev. Steve Kliewer.  His sermon is based on  Micah 5:2-5a, 6:6-8.  You are invited to read and mediate on the scripture beforehand.  We will also celebrate Communion.  Those who are at home are welcome to have their bread and juice/wine available to partake when we partake in person.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 11.13.22

FPC Worship Video 11.6.22

Bazaar!

 Don't forget that the Holiday Bazaar is happening tomorrow, Saturday Nov 5, from 9AM-Noon in the Friendship Center. Come have a treat and a cup of coffee while browsing the fun, holiday items they have for sale.

I did hear they are short on books, so if you have books you would like to donate, bring them in early!

FPC Worship Info 11.6.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, November 6 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. Remember to 'fall back' by changing your clock's time back by one hour

Keith's sermon, Clean and Easy, is based on 2 Kings 5:1-15.  You are invited to read and mediate on the scripture beforehand.  We will also celebrate All Saints by reading the names of those who have gone before us and influenced in our life of faith.  You may email us names before Sunday at churchofficelg@gmail.com or share the names in worship.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 11.6.22

All Saints Remembrance

 At this time each year we remember and give thanks for those who have gone before us, who have finished their race, and who now rest from their labors.

This Sunday we will read the names of those saints who have gone before us who have impacted our lives. For those who will be in worship, you will have an opportunity to write out those names or say them during our Prayer Time. If you won't be with us in person, you can email the names of your spiritual predecessors to churchofficelg@gmail.com and we will collect them for Sunday.

Another way you can honor your family and friends is by making a tribute donation in memory, or in honor, of their life and faith. This is a beautiful way of saying “thank you” to your spiritual predecessors: parents, grandparents, siblings, pastors, Sunday School teachers, seminary professors, youth directors, choir directors, Bible study leaders, chaplains, and dear friends.

FPC Worship Video 10.30.22

 

FPC Worship Info 10.30.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, October 30 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

As the pastors will be out of town, Mary Helen will present a Service of Celebration of the Music of the Reformation.  Scriptures are Romans 8:38-39 and Psalm 46.  You are invited to read and meditate on the scriptures ahead of time.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 10.30.22

FPC Worship Video 10.23.22

 

FPC Worship Info 10.23.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, October 23 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

Pastor Laura's sermon,  "The Grace of Truth You Don't Want to Hear," is based on 2 Samuel 11 & 12.  You are invited to read and meditate on the scriptures ahead of time.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 10.23.22

FPC Worship Video 10.16.22

 

FPC Worship Info for 10.16.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, October 16 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

Pastor Keith's sermon, Making A House Into God's Home, will be based on Matthew 4:8-10 and Joshua 24:1-26.  You are invited to read and meditate on the scriptures ahead of time.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 10.16.22

Koinonia House Dinner Oct 20

 A note from Eric Valentine:

Thursday, October 20, is the date for the Presbyterian Church to serve dinner at the K House.  We have served dinner once or twice each term to the college students for many decades. We have served anywhere from forty to seventy five students.  As this is the first round of dinners since coming out of Covid, numbers are a little unsure and each church involved in the KHouse ministry is being asked to serve once in the fall and once in the spring.

In the past, we generally served “potluck” style, bringing food from home.  After the upgrade of the kitchen to a commercial kitchen, regulations no longer allow us to do it this way.  All food has to be prepared at the K House itself or in another commercial kitchen.  We cannot take goodies made from people's homes.  Sorry.

To ease into this transition, we are going to get pizza from Dominos, veggies and dessert.  We need to set up tables, chairs, placemats, cutlery about five, and be ready to serve at six, and then clean up afterwards. 

It is a fairly simple operation, but this will be the first time since March of 2020, so we will be relearning the ropes.

I would propose that the men of the Church undertake this activity as part of our outreach. We are also accepting donations to cover the cost of the food.  Please respond to Keith and me if you are interested in participating, and if you are available on October 20, or if you can give to this ministry.

Thank you!

Eric

FPC Worship Video 10.9.22

 

FPC Worship Info 10.9.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, October 9 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

Pastor Laura's sermon, Rule of Life, will be based on Matthew 5:17 and Exodus 19:3-7 & 20:1-17.  You are invited to read the scriptures ahead of time.

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 10.9.22

Middle and High School get together

 Attention Middle and High schoolers!  We are going to meet!  The Cant Family has graciously offered to host us at their ranch on Oct 16 at 5PM.  JD will make his famous "Smash Burgers" as we have fun and make a plan with your schedules in mind for the fall and into the spring.  Their address is 66795 Hibbard Lane in Imbler.  Don't worry, we will give you driving directions as we get closer to the date.

Let us know if you can make it by Oct 12 so we can make sure we have enough food to feed you!  

Questions, just let me know!

FPC Worship Video 9.25.22

 

FPC Worship Info for 9.25.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, Sept 25 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 9.25.22

A reminder that on October 2, we will celebrate World Communion with our sisters and brothers in Christ at First Christian Church at 10:30AM.  The church is located at 901 Penn Ave.  Folks are invited to bring cloth or clothing from foreign countries to either wear or help decorate the sanctuary.

Evening Prayer

 A reminder that we will be gathered for Evening Prayer tomorrow, Thursday September 22 at 7PM in the sanctuary.  It is a intimate time of reflection, scripture reading, singing, and communion.  We have a small group, so if you are worried about close contact, there is room to spread out.

FPC Worship Video 9.18.22

FPC Worship Info 9.18.22

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord!

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, Sept 18 at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 9.18.22

FPC Worship Video 9.11.22

 

FPC Worship Info 9.11.22

 Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, September 11, at 9:30AM Pacific Time. 

For those joining us in-person, masks are now optional.  We have masks available for your use.   We are also celebrating communion.  

You can connect online at Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.  Those at home are invited to have their communion elements prepared and join us at home when we participate in communion in person.

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin info is FPC Worship Bulletin 9.11.22

FPC Worship Video 9.4.22

 

Friday Backpack Food Drive Reminder

 Your generosity is AMAZING! Thank you to all of those who have donated to Friday Backpack as we focus on the Book of Ruth, a story of scarcity to God's abundance.

Let's help more students not have to worry about a scarcity of food when they go home from school over the weekends! We will continue our drive through September 11 where we will bless your gifts when we bless the communion elements.

Again, thank you so much!