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New Bible Study Starting March 1, 2023 “The Ultimate Question: Why?”

From the Cross of Jesus, to national disasters, to the horrors in the headlines, and to the pain of personal tragedies we endure: there is a question waiting to be voiced. WHY?  It is not just a question; it is the question, the ultimate question, and whether it is voiced aloud or kept inside, it cannot be ignored. In March, Dr. Shelton won’t ignore it. In fact, he will voice it 4 times, in conjunction with 4 distinct questions:         …

Second Harvest Food Bank FPC Member Volunteer Opportunity – March 15, 2023

First Presbyterian Church volunteers will gather again on Wednesday, March 15 at Second Harvest Food Bank of NET. Please join us for fun, fellowship and service. Friends and family members are also welcome. There will be two options for this date; morning between 10-noon, and afternoon between 1and 3pm. Each session is limited to 15 people, so check your calendars and let Bob Stoots know if you would like to participate.  (Call or text 423-782-6280) 

Bulletin – February 26, 2023

Soup Fest 2023 Soup Fest will be held on March 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Center.  This annual crowd-pleaser is a friendly competition featuring a variety of soups from the many talented cooks in our congregation. Prizes will be awarded for the best soups in the following four categories:  Best of the Bird (chicken), Soup on the Hoof (beef), Garden Variety (vegetable), and Wild Card (anything goes).  With all of the entries in each of the categories, you’re bound to either find an old stand-by or maybe even discover a new…

Bulletin – February 12, 2023

Free Super Bowl Party – Sunday, February 12 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the Big Game which will be held in the Fellowship Center. We will project the entire game from kickoff, half-time, to the final score on the big screen with great sound. Bring the entire family along with your favorite game-day food/snack to share. Some suggestions are chili, wings, nachos, hors d’oeuvres, pigs in a blanket, etc. The church will provide iced tea and water. Hope to…

Why Did I Have to Leave My House?

To give people a glimpse into what Oksana’s escape from Ukraine was like, she worked several days to document and translate, her journey with Maksym and Alisa in tow. She calls this narrative “Why Did I Have to Leave My House?” It was a harrowing experience for sure. Her description shows an authentic look into what life was like in Ukraine when she escaped and describes some of the obstacles that they encountered along the way. Please check it out…