Announcements June 1, 2025

The 7th Sunday Of Easter

Ascension Sunday

Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for coffee and fellowship, downstairs in the Church Hall, following the service. We thank Margaret McNutt-Reichelt for hosting today.

We thank Wilma Shirriff, who is leading our service today.

The Greeters this morning are Philip & Margaret Dunn.

The Reader today is Philip Dunn.

Coming Up:

  • Outdoor Service and Communion – Sunday, 15 June, at Bruce and Lisa’s.

Summer Services

Because of lower summer attendance our church will be joining with McKenzie United, Trinity United and St. Mary’s Anglican for nine Sunday worship services during the summer (see below for scheduling information).

Summer Service Schedule

July 6 and 13 McKenzie United

July 20 and 27 St. Mary’s Anglican*

August 3 and 10 Trinity United

August 17 and 24 First Presbyterian

August 31 (location to be decided)

*All services begin at 10:30 a.m. except the two services at St. Mary’s: they begin at 10:00 a.m.

Today – Copies of the May-June issue of the devotional guide Today are now available, and have been set out at the back of the sanctuary. Feel free to take one home with you, to use in your daily devotional reading.

Prayer Calendars – Copies of the Prayer Calendar for June are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary. Don’t forget your copy!

Full announcements here.

Announcements May 25, 2025

The 6th Sunday Of Easter

Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for coffee and fellowship, downstairs in the Church Hall, following the service. We thank Sandra Hickox for hosting today.

We thank Keith Kelly, who is leading our service today.

The Greeter this morning is Sandra Hickox.

The Reader today is Raymond Reichelt.

This Week at First Church:

  • Meal-in-a-Bowl – Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

Coming Up:

  • Outdoor Service and Communion – Sunday, 15 June, at Bruce and Lisa’s.

Today – Copies of the May-June issue of the devotional guide Today are now available, and have been set out at the back of the sanctuary. Feel free to take one home with you, to use in your daily devotional reading.

Full announcements here.

Announcements May 18, 2025

The 5th Sunday Of Easter

Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for coffee and fellowship, downstairs in the Church Hall, following the service.

We thank Christina Robertson for hosting today.

We thank Norman Collier, who is leading our service today.

The Greeter this morning is Sandra Hickox.

The Reader today is Keith Kelly.

This Week at First Church:

  • Thursday – Session meeting, 7:00 p.m., by Zoom

Coming Up:

  • Meal-in-a-Bowl – Wednesday, 28 May, 5:00 p.m.

Bible Study – The Bible Study group is taking a break. It will resume in September.

Concert at St. Mary’s – Wild Rice Jazz Concert, May 18 at 2:00 PM, call (204) 857-3931 to reserve a ticket

Today – Copies of the May-June issue of the devotional guide Today are now available, and have been set out at the back of the sanctuary. Feel free to take one home with you, to use in your daily devotional reading.

Full announcements here.

Announcements 11 May 2025

The 4th Sunday Of Easter

Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for coffee and fellowship, downstairs in the Church Hall, following the service. We thank Margaret Dunn for hosting today.

We thank Wilma Shirriff, who is leading our service today.

The Greeter this morning is Sandra Hickox.

The Reader today is Lalaine Buan.

This Week at First Church:

  • Monday – Bible Study (Lesson 16 in “Luke”, by N. T. Wright) – 7:00 p.m., by Zoom
  • Wednesday – Finance and Maintenance Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., by Zoom

Concert at St. Mary’s – Wild Rice Jazz Concert, Sunday May 18th at St. Mary’s at 2:00 PM, tickets $20.00, call (204) 857-3931 for information

Today – Copies of the May-June issue of the devotional guide Today are now available, and have been set out at the back of the sanctuary. Feel free to take one home with you, to use in your daily devotional reading.

Full Announcements Here.

Announcements May 4, 2025

The 3rd Sunday Of Easter

Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for coffee and fellowship, downstairs in the Church Hall, following the service. We thank Margaret McNutt-Reichelt for hosting today.

We thank Raymond Reichelt, who is leading our service today.

The Greeter this morning is Sandra Hickox.

The Reader today is Ruth Buan.

This Week at First Church:

  • Monday – Bible Study (Lesson 15 in “Luke”, by N. T. Wright) – 7:00 p.m., by Zoom

Concert at St. Mary’s – Wild Rice Jazz Concert (see poster, below)

Prayer Calendars – Copies of the Prayer Calendar for May are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary. Don’t forget your copy!

Today – Copies of the May-June issue of the devotional guide Today are now available, and have been set out at the back of the sanctuary. Feel free to take one home with you, to use in your daily devotional reading.

Full announcements here.