There has been some small conversations about helping out some of the church members who may be in need of prepared meals at this time (such as Jim, Gerry, and a few other church families). We are trying to gauge if it is possible to coordinate small meals that Michael could transport...
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In an effort to get the Annual Reports out to the congregation as soon as possible, we are working to upload them earlier than usual! The available reports that we have so far are below. *** 2020 Annual Report Meeting Agenda *** Pastor’s Report Elders’...
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Hello Old Firsters, Hope everyone’s January is going well so far. I know I still haven’t been able to meet many of you in person yet, but I am doing well. Not much has happened on my end at the office, but as always I have announcements for you : Saturdays have been going great...
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Happy New Year Old Firsters, 2020 is now officially over, and we’re now into 2021! Hopefully this year will bring us more peace, love, and happiness. To start of the new year, I first wanted to thank everybody who helped with donations of either food, hygiene items, clothes, or...
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Join us on Zoom on Thursday, December 31, at 7pm We will have our online version of a yearly tradition: Old First’s New Year’s Eve Watch Night Prayer Service To join, simply go to the Old First website main page, www.oldfirstucc.org , scroll down a bit, and click on the...
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Hello! Devan here- the church administrator. As January approaches, it is time to begin thinking about the Annual Reports, which we will share at the Annual Meeting on January 31, 2021. I have sent out this week an email to leadership folks who I need a report from (this includes the...
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It’s not too late to invite people to church for Christmas (especially this year when many “occasional worshipers” might not realize there’s online church or how to do it!) 8 pm Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve will be an online adaptation of our traditional...
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Happy holidays Old Firsters! So wow we are really nearing the end of 2020! Although these past 9 months have been quite a difficult time for many, there is still a lot to be thankful for. For example, this community, who has been a source of support and spirit, but most importantly our...
Read more Hello everyone! And we finally have snow this winter! Be sure to stay safe and of course warm! Now, about what’s going on back at the church and with the Outreach ministries … The plan is to still host the cupboard this Saturday. The storm will have subsided by then and although...
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