The Giving Room

- How can we make a difference? -

The purpose of The Giving Room is to help you enter the world of someone you notice who could use some compassion.…

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In a Place of Refuge

It was from God and First Presbyterian Church that I found hope, and healing and was able to let my guard down enough to show my vulnerabilities and let others help me to work through them.

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Making Family Movie Nights More Meaningful

The Santa Clause is a series of comedy films starring Tim Allen is their go-to for the silliness of the season. Finding they usually land their course on network TV, it makes this annual experience something to look forward to every year. With three siblings, they each have their own Santa mug to fill with cocoa and relax together. Small says, “In today’s world, having everyone together like that is a big deal.” It makes family nights meaningful and creates lasting memories.

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First Presbyterian Youth Senior Spotlight

The Sioux Falls School District has created a fantastic new video for us highlighting Jane Walsh who makes her church home at First Presbyterian Church.

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You Are What You Love

- By Rev. Pat Hammond -

These cultural liturgies tell us that we don’t really need God—we’ve got this. And when this happens God is pushed to the margins of our life and we become the center of our world. It really does become all about me.

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Active Sewing Group Meeting at First Presbyterian

There is a hum of sewing machines in the air, as projects move forward and new ideas become a reality.

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Sculpting a Vision of Servant Leadership

- By Nathan Esser -

In short, the plan describes the “what” and the ministry teams describe the “how.” The overall strategic plan is wrapped with a church-wide emphasis on servant leadership.

Honduras Missions Team Extends a Welcome to Participate

- By Jennifer Noble -

There’s space available for people to join First Presbyterian’s service in South America. A small sample of leadership from the Honduras Vision Team tells of opportunities they have witnessed firsthand through their experience and what January’s trip will be like.

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Being the Visible Face of Christ

- By Rev. Pat Hammond -

With every card, every note of sympathy and encouragement, every text message and email, every phone call – Christ became visible through you and your actions. You helped me make decisions when I was overwhelmed, you lifted me up when I was beat down, and you took care of my family when I could not.

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Don’t Miss God in the Transition

- By Jana Elkins -

There can be many reasons why we miss God in transitions: lack of trust, lack of faith, fear of the unknown, the list is endless. But is it really worth it to miss God in His transitions of our lives because of our own insecurities towards Him, not so much the situation? Is it worth the risk to go for it with God and not be afraid of the transitions, because God's transitions always leads to transformation?

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Wake Up! Playlist

Four tracks in “Commodity” would make an ideal addition to a morning devotional, perhaps bringing motivation to break out of sleepy rest into prayer and movement. This playlist is provided with suggested activities to add depth to the music’s themes.

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Devotional "Indescribable" Ideal for Labor Day Travel

- By Linda Hubbard -

Available for check out from the First Presbyterian Church library is the CD two-disk devotional “Indescribable.”

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Growing with God & Each Other

- By Nathan Esser -

Helping with Vacation Bible School gave me a front row seat to watch numerous children joyfully learn about faith in Jesus Christ.

What is Your Adventure?

- By Jana Elkins -

My son reminded me that with Jesus, I really do have all that I need. I was reminded to take along the real necessities like kindness, forgiveness, and the fruit of the Spirit.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Music Camp

Bedrock Creative Media has created a fantastic new video for us highlighting our longstanding yearly Music Camp tradition here at First Presbyterian Church…