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Rev. Kati Collins
Dec 122 min read
The Light of Christ
Lighting candles is one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. It brings up memories from all of the places I have celebrated...
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Rev. Kati Collins
Nov 253 min read
Making Memories as a Spiritual Practice
As I was watching the youth and adults engage with my children yesterday, I started thinking about the times I spent as a child...
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Rev. Kati Collins
Nov 142 min read
Visions of Hope: New Spanish Immersion Preschool
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. By faith, our ancestors received approval; by faith,...
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katic23
Jul 173 min read
Contemplative Prayer Walk
Have you ever intentionally taken a "Contemplative Prayer Walk"? Don't worry, you get to keep your eyes open during this prayer. You have...
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Rev. Kati Collins
Jul 77 min read
The Welcome of Jesus
So if you are one who strongly identifies with this experience of rejection, may you also hear Jesus saying, “I have a household for you."
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Jon Reinink
Oct 24, 20222 min read
New Pastor in the building!
The Rev. Marilyn Gamm comes to serve with us as our Transitional Pastor after having served two years as the Transitional Pastor with...
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Marvin Lindsay
Jul 27, 20222 min read
Rev. Lindsay Accepts New Call
Dear Members and Friends of First Presbyterian Church, Last year, in the first week of October, I attended a continuing education event...
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Marvin Lindsay
Jul 11, 20223 min read
Dead Sheep in the Back of the Car
FPC member Sally Swanson has written the following article about partnering with our Afghan refugee families to celebrate Eid al-Adha....
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Marvin Lindsay
May 11, 20221 min read
Lost Sheep, Coins, and Sermon Points
Last Sunday, I left out a point in my sermon on the Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. It was for the best. A shorter sermon...
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Marvin Lindsay
Apr 19, 20221 min read
Ukraine Update
You're making a difference in Ukraine. The $1,350 you've thus far contributed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance will provide emergency...
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Marvin Lindsay
Apr 6, 20221 min read
A Healthy Holy Week
Anxious? Hurting? Jesus came to heal us from our sins and free us from the power of death. The week of April 10-17, we will receive and...
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Marvin Lindsay
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Too Busy to Even Eat?
So were the disciples! Jesus and his 12 closest followers were often mobbed by people desperate for healing or eager to hear a good word....
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Marvin Lindsay
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Launch!
Wondering what our refugee resettlement team has been up to? Well, we have exciting news. All their paperwork has been completed, so on...
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Marvin Lindsay
Mar 17, 20222 min read
Is Everything You Know About St. Patrick Wrong? Maybe...
Are you having a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day? Did you remember to wear green to avoid getting pinched? Will you drink responsibly this...
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Marvin Lindsay
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Can You Change God's Mind?
Can your prayers change God’s mind? This was one of five questions about prayer I addressed in a sermon on March 13. The question...
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Marvin Lindsay
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Closer Than Ever
Wondering what progress our Afghan Refugee Sponsorship Team is making? We have good news! Five members of the team spent the day at...
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Marvin Lindsay
Mar 4, 20221 min read
Hard for You to Say I'm Sorry? There's Help!
Do you ever feel like you have regrets and want to admit them but don't know how to put it into words? That's why Presbyterians have a...
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Marvin Lindsay
Mar 2, 20223 min read
You Too Can Be a Patron Saint of Cats!
Have you ever been so worried about your pets that you prayed for them? Have you ever wondered whether God cares enough about pets to...
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Marvin Lindsay
Feb 26, 20223 min read
Does Practice Make Perfect?
We invite you to worship with us on Ash Wednesday, March 2 at 7:00 PM. Join us online or in the sanctuary at 16 Hitt Street, Columbia....
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Marvin Lindsay
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Exciting News
Columbia, as many of you know, lacks a permanent, year-round shelter and service center for people experiencing homelessness and extreme...
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