www.fpcoconto.org

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ALPHA COURSE WE ARE HOSTING

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Thanks for Visiting our Website

We would love to meet you in person!

Please join us for worship at 10:15 AM each Sunday,

and Sunday School starts September 19th at 9:00 AM

children are always welcome in worship

we have a wonderful staffed nursery for children under 5

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CLICK HERE for a map and directions

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WINGS OF EAGLES

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL BAND

 

Saturday, September 11, 2010 -- 5:30 in the evening

Outside - on our lawn

In the event of rain, this event will be moved inside.

 

This band is non-profit and all donations are given to groups,

persons or individuals in need of medical or economic assistance.

They do this only on a voluntary basis and receive no payment.

 

You will have an opportunity to contribute.

 

 Bring your lawn chair and your neighbor – everyone is welcome!

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Come to the

“End of the Summer Back 2 School”

picnic event!

 

Right after church this Sunday – August 29^th

 

Fun for the whole family. Enjoy food and fellowship rain or shine!

 

We will provide hot dogs and walking tacos,

lemonade, plates, silverware and cups.

Please bring a dish to share.

 

There will be plenty of free activities for kids:

a bouncer, face/hand painting, balloon animals,

decorating a cookie, tug-o-war, fishing, and other games.

 

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September 12^th Pancake Breakfast 9:00 – 10:00.

There will be a Pancake Breakfast to kick-off the new Sunday School year. This year the Deacons will make and serve the pancakes so the kids can meet their Sunday School teachers and check out their classrooms.

This is a great chance for the entire congregation to have some fellowship before worship. Hope to see you there.

 

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BREAD BY THE BAY RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE

 

Clean your closets - preheat your ovens, Bread by the Bay needs your help!!

St. Vincent DePaul organization has two rummage/bake sales a year to finance their mission. They have graciously consented to assist Bread by the Bay in one of those two rummage sales and, ALL PROFITS WILL TO GO BREAD BY THE BAY!

 

This rummage/bake sale is scheduled for

Friday, September 10 from 9 - 5

and

Saturday, September 11 from 9 - 1

at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Jefferson Street in Oconto.

 

Drop-off dates and times are September 8^th from 1-5 and September 9 from 9-1 for clothing, small appliances, household items and toys. No mattresses, major appliances or furniture. Baked goods can be dropped off on September 9. Lunch consisting of sloppy joe sandwiches and coffee will be offered on Friday.

These rummage/bake sales have been financially successful and Bread by the Bay is looking forward to this benefit. Each of the churches that support Bread by the Bay will be involved. They are: Oconto United Methodist, Oconto Gospel Chapel, Holy Trinity Catholic, First American Lutheran, New Life Christian Fellowship and us, First Presbyterian Church.

This is a win/win/win situation. You get to clean out your closets and cupboards, your donation goes to a good cause, any items left over from the sale is donated to New Beginnings.

  

CLICK HERE if you want to learn more about BREAD BY THE BAY food pantry

 

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SUNDAY MORNING ALPHA

You are invited to join the new Alpha course

September 26^th – November 21^st

The course will run for 9 Sunday mornings

from 9-10AM with breakfast beforehand.

 

This will provide time for a talk on Christian basics, followed by discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.

 

The course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the Christian faith and/or anyone who would like to inquire into what Christianity really means.

·   Christianity: Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant?

·   Who Is Jesus? Why did Jesus die?

·   How can I Be Sure of My Faith?

·   Why and How Do I Pray?

·   Why and How Should I Read the Bible?

·   How Does God Guide Us?

·   Who Is the Holy Spirit?

·   How Can I Be Filled with the Sprit?

·   What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

·   How Can I Resist Evil?

·   Does God Really Heal Today?

·   What About the Church?

Childcare will be provided!

Bring your kids for breakfast, and they can go to Sunday school while you enjoy an opportunity to get to know people better, and learn about the Christian faith.

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