Category: Events

2023 Youth Pool Party

Cheri Simonet
Pool Party July 20, 2023

Calling all #FirstPresGB Youth!

Youth Group may have started their summer hiatus but why go the whole summer without seeing each other? Join us for our annual Youth Pool Party!

Bring your friends – the more the merrier!

Our hostess, Loni McCormick, invites all youth to her home on Thursday, July 20th from 1p till 4, 4:30p. Loni will provide the beverages, but youth are asked to bring a snack to share.

We’re hoping for a warm summer day to relax in or by the pool to have some fun, play some games, splash around and take time to reconnect over the summer. So, grab your sunglasses, swimsuit, pool toys and a snack to share and join the fun at Loni’s pool!

For questions please contact Loni at (920) 655-8258 or pmccormick1@new.rr.com or contact Joel Morien at (920) 437-8121 or email ce@firstpresgreenbay.org.

We hope to see you poolside!

Congratulations Class of 2023!

Cheri Simonet
Congratulations Class of 2023

Graduation Sunday June 4, 2023

Join us on Sunday June 4th as we recognize during 10am worship this year’s high school graduate, Eric Sperduto, and award him a scholarship. The fellowship hour following worship will be a chance to congratulate Eric and continue the celebration.

Eric Sperduto
Eric Sperduto, 2023 Graduate

Eric graduated May 31st from Pulaski High School and has plans to attend UW-Platteville where he’ll study Mechanical Engineering.

Eric has received:

  • Platteville Renewable Merit Scholarship
  • Butch Reimer Memorial Scholarship
  • Ray Nitschke Memorial Scholarship
  • Pulaski Education Association Scholarship
  • College Ready Scholarship
  • Mike and Jean Berken Mathematics Scholarship
  • Red Raiders Sports Boosters Scholarship

While in high school, Eric participated in football, wrestling, tennis, track and field, concert band, wind ensemble, marching band, pep band, served as Officer/Editor on the yearbook and was Senior Class President. Eric also received numerous academic honors throughout his high school years.

Eric’s favorite high school memory was his first game starting on varsity football.

CONGRATULATIONS, Eric! Blessings to you as you continue your journey beyond high school!

Congratulations College Graduates!

We extend our love and congratulations to the following graduates of higher education programs this spring:

  • Elizabeth Paag graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources
  • Brandt Schoffelman graduated from Bradley University with an Engineering degree
  • Wyatt Stenson completed his Emergency Medical Technician certificate at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

(If there are other higher education graduates that we missed, please send information to the church office at office@firstpresgreenbay.org)

2023 Outdoor Worship and Potluck Picnic

Cheri Simonet
Outdoor Worship

June 18, 2023

Potluck Picnic

We had such fun last summer, we’re going to try it again!

Please join us on Sunday, June 18th for a special outdoor worship service at 10am on our front lawn followed by a potluck picnic.

BYOC: Bring Your Own Chair! and claim a spot on the front lawn ready to sing, pray, clap, and laugh without the screen, bulletins, or organ!

This is an opportunity to get the church out of the building and enjoy the beautiful summer weather while we can. Bring your own camp chairs as well as a picnic side dish for our potluck lunch.

Hotdogs on the grill, condiments, plates and plasticware and beverages will be provided by our Deacons. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway to help with planning.

All are welcome—this is a great opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, and relatives to come to church with you.

Congregational Meeting – June 11, 2023

Cheri Simonet
Congregational Meeting

The Session of First Presbyterian Church has called a meeting of the congregation for Sunday, June 11th immediately following the worship service.

The purpose of this meeting is to hear a report from the Nominating Committee and elect new elders and deacons to serve the church, and to approve changes to the By-laws.

The By-laws have been thoroughly reviewed and updated to reflect our current practices and future needs by a small task force of the Session and will be presented for discussion and approval at this meeting.

Ginney Amen Celebration of Life—June 9, 2023

Cheri Simonet
Celebration of Life

Please join us for Virginia (Ginney) Amen’s Celebration of Life on Friday, June 9th from 9am till 11am at the Lyndahl Funeral Home located at 1350 Lombardi Avenue.

Ginney died on December 26, 2022 at Unity Hospice having suffered a fall earlier in December which resulted in a broken hip. She spent almost a week at Bellin Hospital and then was transferred to Unity Hospice in order to keep her comfortable during her final days.

Born June 9, 1919, Ginney was a member at First Presbyterian all her life, and influenced many people and programs of the church over her 103 years. Thanks be to God!

On what would have been Ginney’s 104th birthday, June 9, 2023, the family is having a celebration of her life from 10am to 11am. She will be buried next to her sister, Winifred, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Unity Hospice or First Presbyterian Church in her memory.

2023 Vacation Bible School

Cheri Simonet
VBS Ready-Set-Move

August 7 – 10, 2023

The Christian Education Committee is excited to begin preparations for our 2023 Vacation Bible School! Our theme this year is Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There and Everywhere!

Ready, Set, Move Vacation Bible School will inspire kids to: DO What He Says, BELIEVE Who He is, LOVE Who He loves, SHARE What he did, and GO where He leads.

Bible School is led by members of our CE Committee and is open to children aged 4 through those who have completed fifth grade. Older children and youth are welcome to participate as volunteers.

This year we have four fun-filled evenings planned from August 7 through 10. We ask that children are dropped off shortly before 5:30 so our light meal can begin at 5:30, and our evening ends with class concluding at 7:30.

This is an excellent opportunity for friends, neighbors, cousins, and grandchildren. Please spread the word to members and non-members alike, the more the merrier!

Registration is online only.

REGISTER NOW!

To volunteer or for questions please contact our Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, Joel Morien, at (920) 437-8121 or ce@firstpresgreenbay.org.

We look forward to seeing the children at VBS in August!

May, 2023 – Composing a Legacy Workshop

Cheri Simonet
Gestures of Generosity

How do we tell the story of God’s grace and love—not just today, but for generations to come?

We have been blessed with many special gifts and estates over the years of our history in this church, and our endowment provides a great support to who we are and what we can do together in the kingdom.

We have set aside Sunday – May 7, 2023 as a time to focus our attention and intentions on legacy giving, from wills and bequests to life income plans that will benefit this church for generations to come.

The Rev. Kyle Nolan, a Ministry Relations Officer for the Presbyterian Foundation, will be with us on that day to preach and lead a workshop after the 10 am worship service offering tools to help us craft our faith legacy. He will cover topics including donor advised funds, charitable trusts, retirement accounts and more.

A luncheon will be served following the Fellowship coffee hour for all who wish to attend this workshop—please make your reservation by signing up on the bulletin board or calling the church office at (920) 437-8121 by May 4, 2023.

April 2023 Rundown

Cheri Simonet
Monthly Rundown

2—4—2 @ the U

Thank you to all who helped make 2-4-2 @ the U happen! We served 22 kids plus workers and all were happy. The menu was homemade chili (vegetarian too!) with all the fixings along with wonderful desserts. The kids were appreciative about everything. Thank you again for your support!

Dear Souper Bowl Makers and Tasters

The Outreach Committee would like to extend a thank you to all for the Souper Bowl Sunday! The Pantry appreciates your gift and thanks to your contributions raised we’re giving each Pantry family a ham for Easter. Blessings to all who helped us succeed in giving our folks a beautiful Easter dinner!

Ken Sann 2023 Installation Services

Cheri Simonet
Winnebago Presbytery Logo

Wausaukee Installation Service

You are cordially invited to attend a Service of Installation for Ken Sann at his church in Wausaukee on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. Just like the ordination, this is a service conducted by Winnebago Presbytery, with ministers and elders appointed to the commission. The church will serve a dinner reception following the service. Please let Pastor Katie know if you’d like to ride along with her and attend.

Althestane Installation Service

With more than 100 people in attendance on Sunday afternoon, March 26 in Althestane, the Installation of Ken Sann to the Ministry of Word of Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) was a grand celebration! The Presbytery of Winnebago turned out in full force with ministers and members from across the region. Special thanks to all who helped put on such a great reception following the worship service.

Composing a Legacy Luncheon Workshop

Cheri Simonet
Gestures of Generosity

We have been blessed with many special gifts and estates over the years of our history in this church, and our endowment provides a great support to who we are and what we can do together in the kingdom.

But what does our call to discipleship say about how we follow Jesus now in our lifetimes and later, after we die?

The Generosity Team is pleased to offer a special luncheon conversation and workshop called “Composing A Legacy” on Sunday, May 7th with Rev. Kyle Nolan, area representative with the Presbyterian Foundation.

This workshop is appropriate for all adults, whether you are thinking about your legacy yet or not! Kyle will provide resources and ideas for how our gifts can impact the ministry of our congregation today and in years to come. Sign up on the bulletin board or call the church office to make your reservation.