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Pine Island Groundbreaking
August 3, 2023 ----- Pine Island, the long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony, Pastor Seth prays over the congregation. Ground-breaking for Pine Island Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, Kalamazoo August 3, 2023 A Reading (Matthew 7:21-27, 1 Corinthians...
“Stitchers”
This summer, our dedicated “Stitchers” have poured their diligence into a remarkable project: the replacement of the plastic “Reserved” pew signs with impeccably crafted velvet pew banners. This transformation not only adds an air of elegance to our surroundings, but...
The Youth Mission Trip to Colcord West Virginia
Paving the Way for the Future of Pine Island Chapel
Honor or Remember a Loved One with a Brick! You are invited to purchase a brick in honor or in memory of a loved one that will be used to finish the interior of the new Pine Island Chapel. The bricks will be prominently placed at the entrance of the chapel and the...
“Recipe for a Miracle”
“Recipe for a Miracle” Seth E. Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo August 6, 2023 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 55:1-13; Matthew 14:13-21 Neighbors gather outside our door on Wednesday about 5:00. That afternoon or day before someone from our...
The Choir
Our director of music, Carl Witt, is on a well deserved three week break, so our organist, Autumn, and our fabulous choir have graciously stepped in to make sure the music doesn’t stop. Thanks to all our volunteers who spend countless hours making our church run...
With Great Sorrow
It is with great sorrow we share that Mike Millar has entered life eternal, and we hold his family and friends in prayer. Visitation will be held at Betzler Life Story Funeral Home on Friday August 11 from 5-7 p.m. Memorial details to be determined.
“The Heart’s Treasure Hunt”
Seth E. Weeldreyer – First Presbyterian Church, Kalamazoo July 30, 2023, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 3:5-12; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-53 He had sweet fruits of good life. Royal luxury and privilege—wealth, power, a palace, fine food and clothes, married to a...
HIROSHIMA, A DAY TO REMEMBER
Joe Lucking and the trip to West Virginia
Here are one of many exciting travel logs of the Young Adult Trip to Colcord, West Virginia, courtesy of Joe Lucking. Joe is on his way to West Virginia, with friends, Lucyma, Samantha, and Abraham. And Joe and his friend Annaliese on the job site (Joe has his Stevie...