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Reopening Task Force Statement

By General News, Tuesday Notes
As the State of Illinois approaches the transition into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Reopening Task Force of First Presbyterian Church has been working through options and opportunities for ministry and worship. This talented group comprised of staff members, medical doctors, congregational ministry leaders, registered nurses, and...
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And We Are Off!

By Tuesday Notes
Church Family, When the New Year rolls around it can often feel like more of the same. In fact the New Year can mostly feel like cleaning up from the previous year. Get the Christmas Tree to the curb, get ready for tax season, get the kids back to school,...
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So What’s a “Sabbatical” Anyway?

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Church Family, Centuries ago, churches and academic institutions began to appreciate the wisdom of giving professors and ministers time for personal and professional renewal. This wasn’t considered a vacation benefit for the Sabbath-taker, it was seen as an investment into the long-term health of the organization. In the modern context,...
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The Gift of Giving

By Tuesday Notes
Question for you: Are you trying to be a Christian today, or are you training to be a Jesus follower today? We’re in the midst of a sermon series entitled “The Practice” wherein we are looking at five different practices that enable us to live a Christ-centered, Spirit-filled life. Spiritual...
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A Picture of the Kingdom of Heaven

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Church Family, Psalm 133 verse 1 reads: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” On Sunday morning we were able to experience a bit of what the Kingdom of Heaven will look like as Christian brothers and sisters from different ethnicities, nations, and socio-economic...
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Way To Go First Pres!

By Tuesday Notes
This past Sunday was a great morning of worship and prayer as we commissioned the young people of our church to “Walk in Love” (2 John 1:6) during the new school year. The Annual “Blessing of the Backpacks” is a great tradition of the church where we gather around the...
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