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Oct 15
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Child Sponsorship in 2020

By Missions
In the June 2013 issue of Christianity Today, results of researcher Dr. Bruce Wydick were published concerning the effectiveness of child sponsorship. The article included this summary: "...we find that sponsorship results in better educational outcomes for children. Overall, sponsorship makes children 27 to 40% more likely to complete secondary...
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Aug 01
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Thanks from Partners in Mission

By General News, Missions
First Pres, we couldn't do it without you! Partners in Mission thanks everyone involved with helping to support a successful August 1st Bike to the Lake (BTL) event this year. Funds raised from the event will help support students and staff at Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School in Uganda. This...
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Jul 14
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Tuesday Notes

By Tuesday Notes
Mark loves telling about healings in his gospel. Why? For one, Jesus enjoyed making people whole. But also, Mark is always trying to bring out the message that Jesus was communicating along with the healing. And Mark chapter 8 shows us a most unusual healing. Unusual in that Jesus had...
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Jul 02
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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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