Helping Vulnerable Kids

Friends of Pals, Youth & Families Logo

We have been invited to collect personal hygiene items for children and youth who enter the Child Protective Services and Foster Care systems in Brown County this month.

Friends of Pals, Youth and Families indicates that over 300 children and youth in Brown County are in out-of-home care currently, and they often arrive in these settings with little or no personal hygiene items.

Suggestions include full-size child/youth-friendly soap, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, diapers, feminine hygiene products, combs & brushes, facial tissue, lotion, nail kits, Q-Tips, Vaseline, bubble bath, basic first aid supplies, hair ties/barrettes, etc.

Could you pick up a few items from this list to help vulnerable kids in our area?

A box will be available at the back of the Sanctuary for the month of June or you may leave items in the church office during the week.

Thank you for your generosity!

Vacation Bible School 2024

Vacation Bible School

August 5th thru 8th

The Christian Education Committee is excited to begin preparations for our 2024 Vacation Bible School! Our theme this year is We are God’s People.

We are God’s People will go through different stories in the bible that include Solomon from Solomon’s Temple, Jesus and the Resurrection, the man who was lowered through the roof for Jesus to heal, and on the final night our focus is We are the Body when we reflect on how we all have different gifts but together we form the body of Christ.

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 5 through 8. 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 email ce@firstpresgreenbay.org

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

June 2024 Rundown

Monthly Rundown

Church Chix Socials

The Chix had a fabulous time at their May 2nd social. There were 10 Chix in attendance when they dined at Narrow Bridge Plate + Pour. The food and service were excellent and there was an abundance of laughter throughout the evening. The next social is planned for June 6th at 6pm when the Chix will dine on the East side of town at Highland Howie’s Pub & Grill located at 3605 Humboldt Road. To RSVP there’s a sign up sheet on the bulletin board or email office@firstpresgreenbay.org.

Letter Carriers & Boy Scout Food Drive

The Boy Scout food drive and the Letter Carriers drive in May sure filled our pantry. We’ve been averaging around 40 families during each week of Pantry so we’re always in need of help filling the pantry shelves. The Pantry crew thanks all who helped for the Letter Carriers drive with picking-up, sorting and putting away all the food. The Outreach Committee really appreciates all your help and so do our Pantry guests! The many new items offered will surely brings smiles to many.

Youth & Christian Educator Sunday

A BIG THANK YOU to our youth and youth group leaders who led us in worship on Pentecost Sunday! It was an opportunity for our youth to let their talents and abilities shine. They showcased their gifts in a number of ways from performing the readings to giving the sermon. As a group they chose the prayers and music that fit Pentecost Sunday and also chose all of the music. The steps in preparation of, and the actual worship service was a spiritual experience that has drawn each youth closer to their faith. Check out our photo gallery!

During worship the teachers and leaders were also recognized and thanked for all their contributions. Special thanks to Brenda Hubbard, Lisa Olson, Sara Bostedt, Loni McCormick, Deb Gauthier, Stacy Bostedt, Olivia Crooks, Jessica Gauthier, Mike Melton, Grace Estes Collins, Bobbi Holl, Joel Morien and Katie Estes for your contribution as educators!

Softball Stats

Our softball season got underway on Sunday, May 19th and the team was so excited to be back on the field. Unfortunately our efforts didn’t result in a win for our first game. We played Our Savior, fought a good fight but came out with a loss with the final score of 17 to 7. But we’re not going to let that dampen our spirits. We had a week off for the Memorial Day holiday weekend and then we’re back to playing on Sunday, June 2nd when we play Green Bay Community 1 at 5:30pm on Field 3. We hope that you can join us and cheer us on!


Rundowns will publish with our Connections issue on a monthly or bimonthly basis. To submit rundowns for consideration contact us at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org by the 15th of the month to be included in the following month’s publication. And, as always, we look forward to receiving your Rundown of what’s been Happening Now!

Worship Service May 26, 2024

On this Trinity Sunday, we will consider the mystery of our God who is Three in One and One in Three. Our texts are Isaiah 6: 1-8 https://bit.ly/3QUNu58 and John 3: 1-17 https://bit.ly/4buDvM3, and Pastor Katie will preach on “Wholeness in Fragments”.

May 21, 2024 – Did you know?

Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

Our Name that Member! feature gave us the opportunity to learn just how well we really know each other. But how well do we know our church?

Here’s this week’s Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

In what year was a second story added to the education wing?

A) 1994

B) 1978

C) 1965

Answer:

A) In 1994-95, a second story was added to the educational wing. This is the facility that is the center of our mission to the community today. Our Building and Grounds Committee does a fantastic job of maintaining our building so that we may continue to worship and serve God in this near west side neighborhood!

Thanks for playing!

We want you to do more than just play Did you know?, we’d also like you to contribute! If you have some church fun facts to share, please send those to Cheri at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org and we’ll have your contribution added to an upcoming Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

Worship Service May 19, 2024

Please join us on this Day of Pentecost Sunday when our Youth Group lead us in worship. Our Gospel is John 16:4-15 https://bit.ly/3K7qBrB and the sermon will be given by Jessica Gauthier. Thank you to our youth group participants – Alaina Erickson, Jessica Gauthier, Elliott Stenson, Bobbi Holl and Loni McCormick.

Worship Service May 12, 2024

On this Seventh Sunday of Easter we celebrate Christ’s Ascension with texts from Luke 24: 44-53 https://bit.ly/3JTHgi7 and Acts 1: 1-11 https://bit.ly/3QDk1fR. Pastor Katie’s message will be “What Will We Witness?” and the choir will provide a sung response to the benediction.

May 7, 2024 – Did you know?

Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

Our Name that Member! feature gave us the opportunity to learn just how well we really know each other. But how well do we know our church?

Here’s this week’s Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

How much did the improvements cost in 1955 when the church building was remodeled and renovated?

A) $110,000

B) $ 95,000

C) $ 75,000

Answer:

C) In 1955, the church building was remodeled and renovated, including the addition of an educational wing, at an approximate cost of $75,000. Improvements continued into the 1960’s and included the addition of stained glass windows.

Thanks for playing!

We want you to do more than just play Did you know?, we’d also like you to contribute! If you have some church fun facts to share, please send those to Cheri at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org and we’ll have your contribution added to an upcoming Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!

Worship Service May 5, 2024

On this first Sunday in May, we will share communion together as Teresa Schoffelman plays “Let Us Break Bread Together” on her flute. Pastor Katie’s message “So I Have Loved You” is based on our gospel lesson John 15: 9-17 https://bit.ly/4doZC84. We’re pleased to have the chancel choir singing an anthem for us: “In This Very Room”.

Worship Service April 28, 2024

On this Fifth Sunday of Easter, we welcome Ellen Smith to the pulpit who’ll preach on “Finding Our Way”. Our Gospel is Matthew 18: 21-22 https://bit.ly/3W9HXv7 and special music is provided by Teresa Schoffelman on the flute and Michael Raught on the organ.