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Marvin Lindsay
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Good Grammar and Holy Baptism
You may have seen the news: a Roman Catholic priest in Phoenix resigned after the Church determined that baptisms he had performed were...
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Marvin Lindsay
Feb 17, 20221 min read
Afghan Sponsorship Mid-February Update
Alas, the snowstorm two weeks ago postponed our training event with Catholic Charities until March 4. In the meantime, our volunteers are...
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Marvin Lindsay
Feb 16, 20222 min read
Worship & Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Have you noticed that this theme has been woven into our worship services? This past Sunday Music...
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Marvin Lindsay
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Grand-fatherly Advice for Parents of Teens
At age 22, I served as a pastoral intern in a three-point parish in Riley, Kansas. Small town life was delightful--almost like living in...
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Marvin Lindsay
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Afghan Family Team Update
Did you know? * FPC members and friends have donated over $8,000 so far to meet expenses such as rent and furnishing the house or...
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Marvin Lindsay
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Blessing and Being Blessed
In 2022 First Presbyterian is making a difference by sponsoring an Afghan refugee family. We are working under the guidance and...
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Jon Reinink
Dec 12, 20213 min read
We Respond: Tornadoes & Refugees
If you have been at our church or read any of our recent newsletters or participated in any of the last three weeks of worship, there are...
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Marvin Lindsay
Nov 20, 20212 min read
We're Setting a World Record This Weekend!
This weekend, from 8:00 AM on Saturday until 6:00 PM on Sunday in front of the First Presbyterian Church at 16 Hitt Street, Salvation...
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Marvin Lindsay
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Don't Worry
I couldn't sleep last night. I was lying awake worrying about some issues at the church and in my extended family. I got out of bed and...
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Marvin Lindsay
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Ancient Future Church
KBIA's Darren Hellwege interviewed our Haseman Lecturer, Dr. Rodger Nishioka, about the theme of his presentation this weekend at First...
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Marvin Lindsay
Oct 12, 20212 min read
What the Women Disciples Can Teach Us
Jesus had 12 male disciples, but he also had female disciples and other women who were devoted to him. We’ll meet one of these women...
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Marvin Lindsay
Sep 29, 20211 min read
Lady Liberty and Emma Lazarus
Jesus says that when we do something kind for a hurting person, it's just as if we have done it for Jesus himself. Welcoming strangers is...
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Marvin Lindsay
Sep 23, 20212 min read
Fighting Off the Dementors
Dementors are some of the scariest creatures that author J.K. Rowling created in her Harry Potter novels. Dementors are wraithlike beings...
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Marvin Lindsay
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Chalk, and More!
First Presbyterian Church is a Partner in Education with Benton STEM Elementary School, on Hinkson Avenue in Columbia. Today, Pastor...
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Marvin Lindsay
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Ways to Make a Difference
If you're wondering how to help victims of recent natural disasters, start with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Check out this short...
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Marvin Lindsay
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Beach
There will be smooth sailing in the world to come.
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Marvin Lindsay
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Sand
Are you building your life on a stable foundation?
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Marvin Lindsay
Jul 30, 20212 min read
What Does the End of the World Sound Like?
Paul McCartney and John Lennon wanted “A Day in the Life,” the last track on The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper album, to build toward a climax...
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Marvin Lindsay
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Gymnastics
Mental illness is a medical issue, just like sprained ankles and torn ligaments are medical issues.
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Marvin Lindsay
Jul 27, 20211 min read
Olympics
Wisdom and generosity take a lot of practice, like the breast stroke or floor exercises!
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