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SUMME R BOOK REVIEW: My First Read and Learn Book of Prayers by Dr. Mary Manz Simon
My First Read and Learn Book of Prayers by Dr. Mary Manz Simon Scholastic Inc., NY, 2007 This is no joke—I loved this little kids' book! Sometimes, when I pray, it's short, sweet, and simple. These short, kid-friendly prayers are perfect for any time of the day. They...
Listening for God
The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo June 2, 2024 – Second Sunday after Pentecost 1 Samuel 3:1-19; 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 She said she’d begin our Session meeting with a Living Faith devotion. Our own Samuel. But a medical situation...
God is Personal, but Never Private
God is personal, but never private. Faith is both vertical and horizontal and reaches out to the world. “God so loved the world …” John 3:16 We are called to love our neighbors not as “others”, but as other children of God. This study is for anyone willing to move...
Juneteenth Free Store
Why is there a Christmas Tree in the Gathering Place?
Why is there a Christmas tree in the Gathering Place??? Because it’s actually a Summer Love tree! Many of our downtown neighbors struggle to find personal care items, so Martha Circle is giving you the opportunity to show them that they are loved. During the entire...
Mission Trip 2024
Mission Trip 2024 is deep in the planning phase, and we need your help! The group will again be traveling to West Virginia to care for our friends in Colcord and spend a week in fellowship together. There are several ways you can support the June trip: On June 8 the...
FPC Appoints Director of Music
We are happy and grateful to share the news about a staff transition in our church! After considering several talented candidates, our Personnel Committee has completed its search for Director of Music with the appointment of Michael Montgomery. For the past three...
Meet Our Seniors, Kalamazoo First Presbyterian 2024
Jack Cross Jack is graduating from Mattawan High School. He plans to attend KVCC in the fall to study engineering before transferring to Michigan State University in 2025. Bridgette Bol Bridgette is graduating from Loy Norrix High School. She plans to attend...
Plugged In, Powered Up
Plugged In, Powered Up The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo May 12, 2024 – Seventh Sunday of Easter / Ascension Sunday Acts 1:1-14; Psalm 113 Psalm 113 Praise the Lord! O servants of the Lord, give praise; praise the name of...
Keep Singing
The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo May 5, 2024 – Sixth Sunday of Easter John 15:9-17; Acts 10:34-43 I need your help. Can we remember or imagine a song forbidden sung with hope and determination. Maybe a time when people were singing...