Our Vision Statement:

We are a welcoming community FIRST UNITED in proclaiming FAITH in Jesus Christ, sharing HOPE for the future, and inspiring LOVE of our neighbors.

Come, Meet Our Pastors

It's the kickoff of a new program year and time for the return of Pastors in the Parking Lot. Bring a chair and spend some time with Pastors Luke and Meggan this morning (9/5) at 10am. They set this time on the first Thursday of each month to meet with church friends, so stop by for a visit. (In case of threatening weather, they'll move back inside to the Gathering Area.)

Mark Your Calendars!

It's time to celebrate our 175th Jubilee by updating our Church Photo Directory. We've planned three Sunday's - September 15, 22, and 29 - for photo sessions after church in the Family Life Center. There's no charge, however you can order a copy from our photographer, Silvi, for a donation. (Silvi is a "wounded warrior" and is collecting donations to replace her service dog.) Please help us add your smiling face to update our directory after four years. Watch for more details.

Plans for This Sunday

Everything God does is wonderful! Join us this Sunday (9/8) at 9am when we'll focus on how God's plan of salvation inaugurated a new era in which we're able to participate in His reconciliation of humanity to Himself. As we read Isaiah 35:4-7 and Mark 7:24-37 (click for links), discover how wonderful God truly is! We'll also be giving Bibles to our 4K, 3rd, and 6th graders as an introduction to our new program year.

> This week our Joyful Noise group will be leading us in "Our God" and "God is On the Move" (*click titles for a video links to help you become more familiar). Service recordings will be available on our website and Facebook page about an hour after completed.

Fall Kickoff Potluck Gathering

Our Fall Kickoff Potluck will take place right after worship in the Family Life Center. Everyone's encouraged to please bring a dish or dessert to share. Also, during our gathering, we'll introduce our new Sunday School teachers for all ages. Please note that all Sunday School classes will begin the following Sunday (9/15) at 10:30am.

Youth Fall Kickoff

Our popular Youth Group will begin their new year on Sunday (9/8) from 6-7:30pm! That evening, they will enjoy a bonfire, S'mores, and games out by our fire pit. In future weeks, the group will resume meeting downstairs every Sunday evening.

Don't Monkey Around with Your Exercise

Our Sunday Afternoon Bike Rides are rolling along again this weekend. This Sunday (9/8) at 4pm, everyone's invited to meet at Voyager Park (the Polo Resto replica gas station) to ride the Fox River Trail. Come join us and enjoy an hour of great fun and exercise with church friends!

Want to Share the Men's Club's Big Secret?

All men of the church (and interested women) are invited to meet on Sunday (9/15) after worship in the Family Life Center to discuss future activities of the Men's Club. Attendees will also learn how we bake fruitcakes and be privy to the biggest secret of the entire civilized world! It should only take about 15 minutes to not interfere with Sunday School!

The Dining Divas are Back!



The Dining Divas will kick off a new year on Tuesday (9/17) at 6pm with their next dinner at El Sarape West at 2615 S. Oneida St. in Green Bay. Contact Pastor Meggan, Debbie Spiegel, or Rachel O'Brien to reserve your spot as soon as you can. Let them know you'd like to be a Diva!

You Can Help with a Great Project

"Rock the Block" is coming next week when our church will be the hub of activity for this special Habitat for Humanity project. Next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (9/12-14), volunteer workers will help repair more than 30 homes around De Pere, and our church will be the central hub for those workers. We need lots of church family volunteers to help support the project workers from our "home base" (including set-up days next Monday-Wednesday). If you'd like to help around the church (carry, lift, and move things), click HERE and choose your time slots(s). Thanks to everyone who's already signed up! Please consider supporting this great neighborhood project and helping "Rock the Block!"

Presbyterian Women Updates



> Mission Sewing Group will gather this morning (9/5) at 9am in the Koinonia Lounge...

> Talbot Circle will return on next Thursday (9/12) at 11:30am at the Allouez Village Grille. Please R.S.V.P. to Barb Kraus (920-983-6149) as soon as possible for planning.

> Esther Circle will return on Wednesday (9/18) at 9:30am. The Bible Study this year is called Let Justice Roll Down, God's Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation. Also, please let Julie Mackey know if you're interested in joining in on the Horizons Bible Study discussions so she can order a copy before the first meeting.

Interested in a Special Group Study?

Doug Freitag will be teaching a special 4-week class called "Family Drama" beginning Sunday (9/22) and open to parents of kids of all ages. The group will study King David’s family difficulties from the Old Testament, and will discover together how to handle contentious family situations. If you'd like to join in, please R.S.V.P. with Pastor Meggan very soon because the group size will be limited to twelve people.

Cooking Up Something Special

As a part of our Jubilee celebration earlier this year, we asked everyone to turn in their favorite recipes. Now, you can see them all! Our 175th Jubilee Cookbook is available for only $10. It features more than 300 recipes gathered from our church family for all of us to share. You can get yours after church on Sunday, during regular office hours, or click HERE. They could make great Christmas gifts!

Just Over 2 Weeks Away!

Our 4th Annual F.U.P.C. FALL FEST event is set for Saturday (9/21)! You'll enjoy food, games for all ages, music, and great raffle prizes. Advanced tickets for meals and for the Cribbage Tournament will be on sale Sunday after church, in the church office, or online by clicking HERE. Also, we still hope to collect more donations of raffle baskets (or items to go in them) before the big event. Please continue to drop off donations at the church office office. It's gonna be a GREAT event!

The Awakening Tour 2024 is Coming

Ignite your soul at The Awakening Tour this fall at the Resch. On Friday, October 18, at 7pm, enjoy artists like Casting Crowns, We The Kingdom, Mac Powell, Katy Nichole, Terrian, and David Leonard for an evening that will leave you feeling refreshed, inspired, and encouraged. This isn’t just a concert; it’s a spiritual awakening, a gathering of souls united in the joy of music and the power of faith. If interested, please email Pastor Meggan A.S.A.P. (*click HERE). She's looking into discounted tickets for a group.

Tickets Selling Fast!

Sign up now to secure your seat at the third annual Fashion Cents fashion show brought to you by De Pere Christian Outreach and the Woman's Club of De Pere. It's coming on Saturday, October 12, from 12:30-3pm in our Family Life Center. Enjoy an afternoon of desserts, coffee, shopping, fashion, raffles, and silent auction items. For more details or to order your tickets, click HERE. Seats are limited, so order yours before they sell out!

Sharing the Love

Last evening, our latest Agape Drive-Thru Dinner attracted lots of church family, neighbors, and friends as they wrapped around our parking lot to share a meal. We really thank our amazing team of volunteers who share the love by preparing the food, packing it all together, and serving it on behalf of our church family. Our next Agape Drive-Thru is planned for October 2.

Our 175th Jubilee "History Corner"

That bell we hear ringing every Sunday morning has quite a history. It began on top of our older church in downtown De Pere back in 1887. When we moved to our current church building, our bell had to be transported by tow truck. However, there was no tower for it yet. For 25 years, it sat on display silently in several spots around the lower level. As part of a major building project in the late 1980's, we added the Koinonia Lounge and a new bell tower, plus had the bell refurbished. On October 23, 1988, our bell first rang again to begin our worship! Watch next week's newsletter for more!

September

Elder

of the Month

Bonnie Le Mense

September

Deacons

of the Month

Karen & Rick Braun

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,

 and today and forever."

Hebrews 13:8

How to Support Our Church

> Give donations during services

> Give electronically: Go to www.firstunitedpc.org & click "Give Now"

> Mail your check to:

First United Presbyterian Church,

605 N Webster Ave, De Pere, WI 54115



For more information,

contact our Treasurer - Ken Nyberg

THIS WEEK

Sunday (9/1) - Wanda Bauer & Sean Macklem

Wednesday (9/4) - Amanda Thorpe

Thursday (9/5) - Bruce Kilmer

Friday (9/6) - Dennis Hibray

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday (9/10) - Piper Clayton & Susan Castle

Wednesday (9/11) - Lynn Huebbe & Branden Newell

Friday (9/13) - Mae Rohde

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