BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Presbyterian Battle Creek - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Presbyterian Battle Creek REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20180311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20181104T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191021 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190829T175113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T164546Z UID:10002837-1568505600-1571615999@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:VISION SUMMIT SERIES DESCRIPTION:Mountains and hills are mentioned more than 500 times in Scripture. The primary reason for going to the top of a mountain was to see what was not previously seen. \nWe need to facilitate a climb to the “summit” for a clear vision of God’s preferred future for our congregation and for renewed hope in the journey of faith. The Vision Summit Series will run from September 15 through October 20. There are six ways one can be involved: \n(1) Commit to prayer\n(2) Listen to the Sunday morning messages\n(3) Read the book Scrappy Church by Thom S. Rainer\n(4) Join a small group discussion\n(5) Fill out the Vision Summit Survey\n(6) Participate in the Congregational Summit Forum after services on October 20.\n  \nDownload Prayer Guide URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/vision-summit-series/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/scrappy-church.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190905T174921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T164904Z UID:10002840-1568541600-1568549700@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:STAGE 1. CHOOSING THE PEAK DESCRIPTION:Where are we going? \nClimbing to a mountain top can be symbolic of the life of faith. We need to facilitate a climb to the “summit” for a clear vision of God’s preferred future for our congregation.\nOn the first week of our Vision Summit Series we ask the question “Where are we going?” \nScripture to guide in this week’s quest is Deuteronomy 34:1-9.\nFor those utilizing the book “Scrappy Church” as supplemental reading\, read chapter 1 “Why You Should Have Hope for Your Church” before September 15. \nAll members are strongly encouraged to join a Summit Discussion Group following Sunday worship in the Chapel\, Room 16\, Room 12\, or the church library\, or on Monday morning at 10:00AM in the church library.\n  \nDownload Prayer Guide URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/stage-1-choosing-the-peak/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/VISION-SUMMIT-LOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T183213Z UID:10002383-1568546100-1568549700@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/2019-09-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190915T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190915T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002681-1568546100-1568549700@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2019-09-15/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190905T175952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T164923Z UID:10002841-1569146400-1569151800@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:STAGE 2. SURVEYING THE MOUNTAIN DESCRIPTION:What are the problems and challenges? \nIn the second stage of our Vision Summit Series we survey the mountain to determine the problems and challenges before us in reaching a clear vision of God’s preferred future for our congregation. \nThe scripture for this week is Numbers 13:31 – 33. Those undertaking the supplemental reading of the book “Scrappy Church” should complete chapter 2 “Preparing to be a Scrappy Church” by September 22. \nFollowing Sunday worship\, all members are encouraged to meet with a Summit Discussion Group in the Chapel or Room 12\, or on Monday morning at 10:00a.m. in the church Library.\n  \nDownload Prayer Guide Vision Summit Survey URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/stage-2-surveying-the-mountain/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/VISION-SUMMIT-LOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190922T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190922T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002682-1569150900-1569154500@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2019-09-22/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T183213Z UID:10002822-1569150900-1569154500@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/2019-09-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190814T184926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T184926Z UID:10002390-1569715200-1569801599@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:We're Walking To End Hunger! DESCRIPTION:The First Pres BC walkers are teaming up for the Battle Creek CROP Hunger Walk to help end hunger in our community and around the world. You’re invited to walk with us on September 29! If you would like to join or donate to our team just click on this link. and you will be taken to our team page. \nThank you! URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/were-walking-to-end-hunger/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Crop-Walkers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190905T182848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T155919Z UID:10002842-1569751200-1569756600@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:STAGE 3. PREPARING FOR THE CLIMB DESCRIPTION:What are the resources and capabilities we need? \nIn the third week of our Vision Summit Series we prepare for the climb by taking inventory of the resources and capabilities we need to realize God’s preferred future for our congregation. \nDeuteronomy 34:9-12 gives us direction. Those reading Scrappy Church are asked to complete chapter 3 “The Outward Deluge of Scrappy Churches” before the worship service on September 29th. All members are encouraged to join in a Summit Discussion Group following worship in the Chapel or Room 12\, or on Monday morning at 10:00a.m. in the church Library.\n  \nDownload Prayer Guide Vision Summit Survey URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/stage-3-preparing-for-the-climb/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, Chapel\, Room 12\, Library CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/VISION-SUMMIT-LOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190929T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190929T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002683-1569755700-1569759300@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2019-09-29/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190829T185412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T185412Z UID:10002839-1569928500-1569949200@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:XYZ at THE RAT PACK LOUNGE DESCRIPTION:The next XYZ outing will take place at Cornwell’s Turkeyville for the matinee showing of The Rat Pack Lounge. We will depart the church at 11:15a.m. The cost is $42. If you want to join us\, contact the church office to make your reservation by September 13 and pay by September 25. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/xyz-at-the-rat-pack-lounge/ CATEGORIES:Men,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/The-Rat-Pack-Lounge_5inRGB-300x300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Moore":MAILTO:admin@firstpresbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T233000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190905T185829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T172125Z UID:10002843-1570356000-1570404600@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:STAGE 4. STAGING THE CLIMB DESCRIPTION:How do we measure success? \nAs we enter the fourth stage of our Vision Summit Series\, we look to 1 Corinthians 4:1 – 5 to stage the climb. But how will we measure our success at achieving God’s preferred future for our congregation? \nThose reading the book Scrappy Church will want to complete Chapter 4 “Scrappy Churches are Welcoming Churches” prior to worship on October 6th. All members are encouraged to take part in a Summit Discussion Group after worship in the Chapel\, Room 12\, or on Monday morning at 10:00a.m. in the church Library.\n  \nDownload Prayer Guide Vision Summit Survey URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/stage-4-staging-the-climb/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, Chapel\, Room 12\, Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/VISION-SUMMIT-LOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002684-1570360500-1570364100@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2019-10-06/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190911T202548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T164856Z UID:10002846-1570960800-1570969800@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:STAGE 5. REACHING BASE CAMP DESCRIPTION:What is our motivation? \nIn the fifth stage of our vision summit series we ask what is our motivation and what are we willing to do to help make this happen? Acts 10:9-23 is scripture to guide our thinking.\nIn preparation\, members are encouraged to read Chapter 5 “Scrappy Churches Close the Back Door” from the book Scrappy Churches.\nFollowing worship service\, Summit Discussion Groups will meet in the library\, chapel\, room 12 and room 16. Please come; your views are valued.\n  \nDownload Prayer Guide URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/stage-5-reaching-base-camp/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/VISION-SUMMIT-LOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191013T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191013T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002685-1570965300-1570968900@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2019-10-13/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190911T203113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T164859Z UID:10002393-1571565600-1571576400@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:STAGE 6. ATTAINING THE SUMMIT DESCRIPTION:Now what?\nWhen you reach the summit you are only half way there! As we move to conclude our Vision Summit\, members are encouraged to read Matthew 17:1-20 and Chapter 6 “The Next Scrappy Church” from the Scrappy Church book.\nFollowing worship\, there will be a Congregational Forum in Fellowship Hall. It is important that all attend to help establish a clear vision of God’s preferred future for our congregation.\n  \nDownload Prayer Guide URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/stage-6-attaining-the-summit/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/VISION-SUMMIT-LOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191003T165810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T165810Z UID:10002395-1571570100-1571572800@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Congregational Forum DESCRIPTION:Members and friends of First Presbyterian Church are invited to a forum at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday\, October 20 to be held on the lower level in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be provided. We will discuss the Vision Summit Series\, report the results of the Summit Survey\, hear feedback from the small group discussion leaders\, and explore next steps for the future ministry and mission of our church. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/congregational-forum/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/photo-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191020T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191020T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002686-1571570100-1571573700@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2019-10-20/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20190911T195025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T195025Z UID:10002845-1571587200-1571594400@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:OURENSMA TO PERFORM FOR DOBSON ORGAN ANNIVERSARY DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 25th anniversary of our Dobson Organ\, we will be celebrating the special place that organ music plays in worship. A concert presented by our former Minister of Music\, the acclaimed organist John Ourensma\, will be offered free and open to the public.\nOurensma has been playing in church services regularly since he was eleven years old. He came to the United States in 1961 from the Netherlands. He graduated from Calvin College and went on to receive a Master’s of Music in Church Music and Organ Performance from Northwestern University. He has over 40 years in full-time church music ministry\, serving churches in Virginia\, Ohio\, Iowa and Michigan. In each position he was deeply involved with worship planning and the development of congregational singing.\nDuring his 13 years with First Presbyterian\, John directed and accompanied four vocal choirs\, a hand bells choir\, various instrumental ensembles and provided organ and piano music for all services. In addition to his service to the church\, he performed annual recitals for the community\, was organist for the Battle Creek Symphony\, served on the editorial board of Reformed Worship Magazine\, and lectured on the pipe organ for the International Gilmore Keyboard Festival.\nAfter serving First Pres\, John became a voicer and pipemaker for Dobson Pipe Organ Builders\, Ltd.\, in Lake City\, Iowa. During his time with Dobson he was involved with the design and building of nineteen new pipe organs\, including the large new concert hall organ for the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts\, Philadelphia and the new organ for The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels\, Los Angeles. Currently he serves as Director of Music at Hillsdale First United Methodist Church\, in Hillsdale\, Michigan. Throughout his career\, John has been called upon to lecture and perform on the organ in the various communities he’s served.\nDuring the 1980’s\, mechanical problems began to plague the 1928 Skinner organ installed upon completion of the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary despite the fact that it had undergone some repair work not all that long before. After several organ building companies’ assessments determined it could not be restored reliably from its current condition\, the congregation moved to have Dobson Pipe Organ Builders rebuild the organ. The project was undertaken in 1994 with the complete removal of the instrument early that year. A new console was designed and built\, all new main windchests were replaced and all existing and new pipes were revoiced and regulated by Dobson. The local newspaper reported on the extensive process that included numerous parishioners assisting Dobson professionals in all stages of the project.\nThe Dobson 1994 that stands today in the sanctuary includes three manuals and pedals\, 55 stops\, and 60 ranks.\nThe concert will take place in the church sanctuary followed by a reception in the parlor. There will be a free will offering benefiting the worship and music ministry. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/ourensma-to-perform-for-dobson-organ-anniversary/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Organ-centered-on-chancel-for-ago-concert-e1567711473454.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191003T174637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T174637Z UID:10002400-1572174000-1572179400@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Flu Shots DESCRIPTION:Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different\, and influenza infection can affect people differently\, but millions of people get the flu every year\, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands or tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes every year. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu.\nWe will be offering flu shots on October 27 following worship service in Fellowship Hall. Protect yourself and those around you! URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/flu-shots/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flu-shot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191018T182421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210457Z UID:10002408-1572174900-1572177600@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:YOUTH EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:This New Testament Instruction and overview class will equip teens and tweens to be more biblically aware.\nWhat does it say\, what does it mean and why does it matter? URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/youth-education/2019-10-27/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, Room 16 CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Teens-Group-Discussion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191027T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191027T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002687-1572174900-1572178500@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2019-10-27/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191018T175549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T175549Z UID:10002402-1572174900-1572178500@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:The Book of Micah: Justice\, Mercy\, Humility and Hope DESCRIPTION:This group\, lead by David Hopkins\, will explore the ancient prophet’s message\, to feed and embolden our imagination.\nWhat does God require of us? URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/the-book-of-micah-justice-mercy-humility-and-hope/2019-10-27/ CATEGORIES:Men,Sunday School,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Micah-6-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191028T200437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T200518Z UID:10002848-1572251400-1574008200@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:HOLIDAY GREENS SALE benefits youth mission trips DESCRIPTION:Our annual holiday greens sale raises funds for our junior and senior high summer mission experiences. It’s a great cause and they are beautiful greens. Wreaths are just $20 and $30; twenty feet of roping is $20 and there are door swags for $15. Deadline for orders is November 17th! Fresh greens with bows and pine cones will be ready for pickup in the church Parlor on November 24th after worship or on November 25 and 26 during regular office hours. Call the church office at 269-964-3777 to place your order! URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/holiday-greens-sale-benefits-youth-mission-trips/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/greens-with-red-bow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T230000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191003T173404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T202817Z UID:10002398-1572775200-1574031600@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:The Generosity of Giving DESCRIPTION:When we become Christians our giving has a new motivation. We are called to give generously and with joy as a fruit of the Spirit’s life within us. For a three-week period in November\, we will be exploring Paul’s teaching on Christian giving as found in 2 Corinthians 8 & 9. Join us in worship starting November 3 as we begin our new series called The Generosity of Giving.\nTopics include: \nNovember 3 (1) EXPRESSING GENEROSITY 2 Cor 8:1-9\nNovember 10 (2) PRACTICING GENEROSITY 2 Cor 8:10-24\nNovember 17 (3) PROMOTING GENEROSITY 2 Cor 9:1-15 \nAt the conclusion of this series we will have the opportunity to make personal commitments of our financial offerings to God through our church in the coming year. We will dedicate these commitments in the worship service on Celebration Sunday November 17\, 2019. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/the-generosity-of-giving/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2020-generosity-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191018T182421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210457Z UID:10002409-1572779700-1572782400@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:YOUTH EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:This New Testament Instruction and overview class will equip teens and tweens to be more biblically aware.\nWhat does it say\, what does it mean and why does it matter? URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/youth-education/2019-11-03/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, Room 16 CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Teens-Group-Discussion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191103T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191103T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002688-1572779700-1572783300@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2019-11-03/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T121500 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191018T175549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T175549Z UID:10002403-1572779700-1572783300@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:The Book of Micah: Justice\, Mercy\, Humility and Hope DESCRIPTION:This group\, lead by David Hopkins\, will explore the ancient prophet’s message\, to feed and embolden our imagination.\nWhat does God require of us? URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/the-book-of-micah-justice-mercy-humility-and-hope/2019-11-03/ CATEGORIES:Men,Sunday School,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Micah-6-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191003T171923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T171923Z UID:10002396-1572949800-1572969600@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:XYZ to Visit REOlds! DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 5th\, our XYZ group (Xtra Years of Zest) will head out at 10:30A for Lansing. We will first have lunch at Finley’s. Then we will pay a visit to the RE Olds Transportation Museum. From rare vehicles like REO\, Star\, Durant\, and Viking to classic Oldsmobiles\, buggies\, bicycles\, aviation endeavors\, trucks and engines- we will enjoy the excitement of transportation history and see why this is rated one of “The Ten Best Automobile Museums in the United States” by Car Collector Magazine. Call the church office to make your reservation! URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/xyz-to-visit-reolds/ LOCATION:REOlds Transportation Museun\, 240 Museum Dr\, Lansing\, 48933\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC_0047web_0.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Moore":MAILTO:admin@firstpresbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191110T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T092451 CREATED:20191018T182421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210457Z UID:10002410-1573384500-1573387200@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:YOUTH EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:This New Testament Instruction and overview class will equip teens and tweens to be more biblically aware.\nWhat does it say\, what does it mean and why does it matter? URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/youth-education/2019-11-10/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, Room 16 CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Teens-Group-Discussion.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR