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SUMMARY:Caravan Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Time to talk about Caravan 2022… We will meet at the Youth Center at 5:00pm to talk about possible trip locations and project ideas. For those that don’t know\, Caravan is what we call our summer mission trip. This trip is open to any youth that is entering at least 9th grade. We are also opening the trip up to any adult that might want to go. Caravan usually lasts a week.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/caravan-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Youth Center
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T083000
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CREATED:20210921T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T171948Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to seek God’s direction for First Pres through prayer. \nALL ARE WELCOME! \nVia ZOOM for “virtual” prayer. \nContact Karen Rich (963-1307) for more information.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/tuesday-morning-prayer-group-8/2022-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T143000
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CREATED:20210921T154503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T162807Z
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SUMMARY:Lydia Circle
DESCRIPTION:1st Presbyterian Women’s Circles meet for a time of fellowship and Bible study. The focus of this year’s Bible study is “What My Grandmother Taught Me.” \nFor more information about circles\, contact Annettie Tribbett (269) 963-6706 or Kiran Bilanow (269) 968-3296
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/lydia-circle-copy-2021-10-12/2022-01-11/
LOCATION:Youth Center
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiran Bilanow":MAILTO:admin@firstpresbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T151907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T151907Z
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SUMMARY:P.D.F. (Prayer\, Dinner & Fellowship)
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join this group (on the second Wednesday of each month) for dinner\, fellowship and prayer for each other.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/p-d-f-prayer-dinner-fellowship/2022-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T170445Z
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SUMMARY:"Growing Young" book study (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Pastor Mike leads a book study on “Growing Young” (Subtitle: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover & Love Your Church) by Kara Powell\, Jake Mulder & Brad Griffin. \nThis is an essential part of our church life that we very much want to pay attention to; most of us just don’t know how. The book’s authors lead us through a nationwide study of churches who are “Growing Young”. Let’s engage this material together as those who love our church & want to pass it along to the next generation. \nContact the church office (office@firstpresbc.org) to sign up for the class & provide your email address. The book is available on Amazon (& is also available for the Kindle if you are an e-reader). Note: Be sure to match the names of the authors as there are other books with the same title\, but not the same subtitle.) \nWe hope that you will join us for this study. We’ll do one chapter each week. The schedule is below. \nJanuary 5: Ch. 1       January 12: Ch. 2 \nJanuary 19: Ch. 3     January 26: Ch. 4 \nFebruary 2: Ch. 5     February 9: Ch. 6 \nFebruary 16: Ch. 7    February 23: Ch. 8 \nTo learn more about “Growing Young”\, see the short video clip from author Kara Powell: \nVideo Clip: Author Kara Powell explains “Growing Young”
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/growing-young-book-study-zoom-2022-01-12/2022-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Book.GrowingYoung.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T113000
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CREATED:20210921T154802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T012452Z
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Circle
DESCRIPTION:1st Presbyterian Women’s Circles meet for a time of fellowship and Bible study. The focus of this year’s bible study is “What My Grandmother Taught Me.” \nFor more information about circles\, contact Annettie Tribbett (269) 963-6706 or Kiran Bilanow (269) 968-3296
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/lydia-circle-copy-2-2021-10-14/2022-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-15-at-12.52.23-PM.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220116T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220116T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20180906T152805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z
UID:10002803-1642331700-1642335300@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/2022-01-16/
LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210920T143821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T201521Z
UID:10003092-1642331700-1642335300@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Following the Coffee Hour\, join us for Sunday School: \n\nOn Further Reflection: Discuss the Sunday Sermon with Pastor Mike Wicks  (Room 16\, Lower Level)\nFaith Quest:  Beginning October 17\, 2021 Led by Francie Winslow\,  A discussion of the book\, “A Praying Congregation” (Room 12\, Lower Level)
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/sunday-school/2022-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Sunday School
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211017T051618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T204859Z
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SUMMARY:Anticipating Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Anticipating Christmas is going out of our church and into our city! We are preparing kits & a video presentation for another virtual event designed to:\n• prepare hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ\n• & introduce non-believers to the Light of the World! \nEach kit will contain an Advent Devotional\, items for cookie decorating & a craft. Kits will go out to our Luke 10 Neighbors\, our church family\, and friends. On December 5th a virtual gathering will be held to enjoy the kits simultaneously through a prerecorded video program including the Christmas story and music. \nReserve a kit for yourself and/or someone you’d like to share the joy of Christmas with by delivering an Anticipating Christmas kit to their home.  \nContact Lisa Brown – call 269.580.6162\nor email lisachristbrown@gmail.com.  \nKits can be picked up at the church on Friday\, December 3rd between 1-3PM.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/anticipating-christmas-3/2022-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AnticipXmas21.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20220116T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T175215Z
UID:10003307-1642352400-1642352400@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:National Pie Day (POSTPONED to February) Copy
DESCRIPTION:It is National Pie Day today and that sounded like a great time to have a party. We will meet at the Youth Center at 5:00pm. There will be PIZZA PIE for dinner and some type of pie(s) for dessert. We will also play some games and have some laughs. This event is open to all youth\, their families and any other “young at heart” members.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/national-pie-day-copy/
LOCATION:Youth Center
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Pie-e1642355816490.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T171948Z
UID:10003129-1642494600-1642500000@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to seek God’s direction for First Pres through prayer. \nALL ARE WELCOME! \nVia ZOOM for “virtual” prayer. \nContact Karen Rich (963-1307) for more information.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/tuesday-morning-prayer-group-8/2022-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/header_faith-e1650666963666.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211228T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T170445Z
UID:10003301-1642618800-1642618800@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:"Growing Young" book study (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Pastor Mike leads a book study on “Growing Young” (Subtitle: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover & Love Your Church) by Kara Powell\, Jake Mulder & Brad Griffin. \nThis is an essential part of our church life that we very much want to pay attention to; most of us just don’t know how. The book’s authors lead us through a nationwide study of churches who are “Growing Young”. Let’s engage this material together as those who love our church & want to pass it along to the next generation. \nContact the church office (office@firstpresbc.org) to sign up for the class & provide your email address. The book is available on Amazon (& is also available for the Kindle if you are an e-reader). Note: Be sure to match the names of the authors as there are other books with the same title\, but not the same subtitle.) \nWe hope that you will join us for this study. We’ll do one chapter each week. The schedule is below. \nJanuary 5: Ch. 1       January 12: Ch. 2 \nJanuary 19: Ch. 3     January 26: Ch. 4 \nFebruary 2: Ch. 5     February 9: Ch. 6 \nFebruary 16: Ch. 7    February 23: Ch. 8 \nTo learn more about “Growing Young”\, see the short video clip from author Kara Powell: \nVideo Clip: Author Kara Powell explains “Growing Young”
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/growing-young-book-study-zoom-2022-01-12/2022-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Book.GrowingYoung.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210920T143821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T201521Z
UID:10003093-1642936500-1642940100@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Following the Coffee Hour\, join us for Sunday School: \n\nOn Further Reflection: Discuss the Sunday Sermon with Pastor Mike Wicks  (Room 16\, Lower Level)\nFaith Quest:  Beginning October 17\, 2021 Led by Francie Winslow\,  A discussion of the book\, “A Praying Congregation” (Room 12\, Lower Level)
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/sunday-school/2022-01-23/
CATEGORIES:Sunday School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200-2008043_transparent-free-sunday-school-clipart-images-sunday-school-e1647606583321.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211017T051618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T204859Z
UID:10002569-1642950000-1642955400@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Anticipating Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Anticipating Christmas is going out of our church and into our city! We are preparing kits & a video presentation for another virtual event designed to:\n• prepare hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ\n• & introduce non-believers to the Light of the World! \nEach kit will contain an Advent Devotional\, items for cookie decorating & a craft. Kits will go out to our Luke 10 Neighbors\, our church family\, and friends. On December 5th a virtual gathering will be held to enjoy the kits simultaneously through a prerecorded video program including the Christmas story and music. \nReserve a kit for yourself and/or someone you’d like to share the joy of Christmas with by delivering an Anticipating Christmas kit to their home.  \nContact Lisa Brown – call 269.580.6162\nor email lisachristbrown@gmail.com.  \nKits can be picked up at the church on Friday\, December 3rd between 1-3PM.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/anticipating-christmas-3/2022-01-23/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AnticipXmas21.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211218T145829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T145829Z
UID:10003296-1642957200-1642957200@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Pie Party
DESCRIPTION:It is national pie day today and that sounded like a great time to have a party! We will meet at the Youth Center at 5:00pm. There will be PIZZA PIE for dinner and some type of pie(s) for dessert. We will also play some games and have some laughs. This event is open to all youth\, their families and any other “young at heart” members.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/pie-party/
LOCATION:Youth Center
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Pie-e1642355816490.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T160158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T164031Z
UID:10002519-1643049000-1643058000@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Spirit Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Spirit Seekers meet for Bible study/Christian book study\, prayer\, fellowship & dessert.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/spirit-seekers/2022-01-24/
LOCATION:Guests’ homes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/spiritimage.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T171948Z
UID:10003130-1643099400-1643104800@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to seek God’s direction for First Pres through prayer. \nALL ARE WELCOME! \nVia ZOOM for “virtual” prayer. \nContact Karen Rich (963-1307) for more information.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/tuesday-morning-prayer-group-8/2022-01-25/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/header_faith-e1650666963666.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211228T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T170445Z
UID:10003302-1643223600-1643223600@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:"Growing Young" book study (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Pastor Mike leads a book study on “Growing Young” (Subtitle: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover & Love Your Church) by Kara Powell\, Jake Mulder & Brad Griffin. \nThis is an essential part of our church life that we very much want to pay attention to; most of us just don’t know how. The book’s authors lead us through a nationwide study of churches who are “Growing Young”. Let’s engage this material together as those who love our church & want to pass it along to the next generation. \nContact the church office (office@firstpresbc.org) to sign up for the class & provide your email address. The book is available on Amazon (& is also available for the Kindle if you are an e-reader). Note: Be sure to match the names of the authors as there are other books with the same title\, but not the same subtitle.) \nWe hope that you will join us for this study. We’ll do one chapter each week. The schedule is below. \nJanuary 5: Ch. 1       January 12: Ch. 2 \nJanuary 19: Ch. 3     January 26: Ch. 4 \nFebruary 2: Ch. 5     February 9: Ch. 6 \nFebruary 16: Ch. 7    February 23: Ch. 8 \nTo learn more about “Growing Young”\, see the short video clip from author Kara Powell: \nVideo Clip: Author Kara Powell explains “Growing Young”
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/growing-young-book-study-zoom-2022-01-12/2022-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Book.GrowingYoung.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210920T143821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T201521Z
UID:10003094-1643541300-1643544900@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Following the Coffee Hour\, join us for Sunday School: \n\nOn Further Reflection: Discuss the Sunday Sermon with Pastor Mike Wicks  (Room 16\, Lower Level)\nFaith Quest:  Beginning October 17\, 2021 Led by Francie Winslow\,  A discussion of the book\, “A Praying Congregation” (Room 12\, Lower Level)
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/sunday-school/2022-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Sunday School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/200-2008043_transparent-free-sunday-school-clipart-images-sunday-school-e1647606583321.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211017T051618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T204859Z
UID:10002570-1643554800-1643560200@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Anticipating Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Anticipating Christmas is going out of our church and into our city! We are preparing kits & a video presentation for another virtual event designed to:\n• prepare hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ\n• & introduce non-believers to the Light of the World! \nEach kit will contain an Advent Devotional\, items for cookie decorating & a craft. Kits will go out to our Luke 10 Neighbors\, our church family\, and friends. On December 5th a virtual gathering will be held to enjoy the kits simultaneously through a prerecorded video program including the Christmas story and music. \nReserve a kit for yourself and/or someone you’d like to share the joy of Christmas with by delivering an Anticipating Christmas kit to their home.  \nContact Lisa Brown – call 269.580.6162\nor email lisachristbrown@gmail.com.  \nKits can be picked up at the church on Friday\, December 3rd between 1-3PM.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/anticipating-christmas-3/2022-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AnticipXmas21.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T171948Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to seek God’s direction for First Pres through prayer. \nALL ARE WELCOME! \nVia ZOOM for “virtual” prayer. \nContact Karen Rich (963-1307) for more information.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/tuesday-morning-prayer-group-8/2022-02-01/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211017T205406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T205406Z
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SUMMARY:Family Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Family Game Night is back with card games\, board games & maybe some puzzles\, too! (If you have a favorite game\, feel free to bring it!) We’ll have individually wrapped snacks available. \nCome down & check it out! There will be lots of fun and laughter for the whole church family!
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/family-game-night-2/2022-02-02/
LOCATION:Youth Center
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211228T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T170445Z
UID:10003303-1643828400-1643828400@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:"Growing Young" book study (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Pastor Mike leads a book study on “Growing Young” (Subtitle: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover & Love Your Church) by Kara Powell\, Jake Mulder & Brad Griffin. \nThis is an essential part of our church life that we very much want to pay attention to; most of us just don’t know how. The book’s authors lead us through a nationwide study of churches who are “Growing Young”. Let’s engage this material together as those who love our church & want to pass it along to the next generation. \nContact the church office (office@firstpresbc.org) to sign up for the class & provide your email address. The book is available on Amazon (& is also available for the Kindle if you are an e-reader). Note: Be sure to match the names of the authors as there are other books with the same title\, but not the same subtitle.) \nWe hope that you will join us for this study. We’ll do one chapter each week. The schedule is below. \nJanuary 5: Ch. 1       January 12: Ch. 2 \nJanuary 19: Ch. 3     January 26: Ch. 4 \nFebruary 2: Ch. 5     February 9: Ch. 6 \nFebruary 16: Ch. 7    February 23: Ch. 8 \nTo learn more about “Growing Young”\, see the short video clip from author Kara Powell: \nVideo Clip: Author Kara Powell explains “Growing Young”
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/growing-young-book-study-zoom-2022-01-12/2022-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210920T143821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T201521Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Following the Coffee Hour\, join us for Sunday School: \n\nOn Further Reflection: Discuss the Sunday Sermon with Pastor Mike Wicks  (Room 16\, Lower Level)\nFaith Quest:  Beginning October 17\, 2021 Led by Francie Winslow\,  A discussion of the book\, “A Praying Congregation” (Room 12\, Lower Level)
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/sunday-school/2022-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Sunday School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211017T051618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T204859Z
UID:10002571-1644159600-1644165000@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Anticipating Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Anticipating Christmas is going out of our church and into our city! We are preparing kits & a video presentation for another virtual event designed to:\n• prepare hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ\n• & introduce non-believers to the Light of the World! \nEach kit will contain an Advent Devotional\, items for cookie decorating & a craft. Kits will go out to our Luke 10 Neighbors\, our church family\, and friends. On December 5th a virtual gathering will be held to enjoy the kits simultaneously through a prerecorded video program including the Christmas story and music. \nReserve a kit for yourself and/or someone you’d like to share the joy of Christmas with by delivering an Anticipating Christmas kit to their home.  \nContact Lisa Brown – call 269.580.6162\nor email lisachristbrown@gmail.com.  \nKits can be picked up at the church on Friday\, December 3rd between 1-3PM.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/anticipating-christmas-3/2022-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T171948Z
UID:10003132-1644309000-1644314400@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to seek God’s direction for First Pres through prayer. \nALL ARE WELCOME! \nVia ZOOM for “virtual” prayer. \nContact Karen Rich (963-1307) for more information.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/tuesday-morning-prayer-group-8/2022-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/header_faith-e1650666963666.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T154503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T162807Z
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SUMMARY:Lydia Circle
DESCRIPTION:1st Presbyterian Women’s Circles meet for a time of fellowship and Bible study. The focus of this year’s Bible study is “What My Grandmother Taught Me.” \nFor more information about circles\, contact Annettie Tribbett (269) 963-6706 or Kiran Bilanow (269) 968-3296
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/lydia-circle-copy-2021-10-12/2022-02-08/
LOCATION:Youth Center
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiran Bilanow":MAILTO:admin@firstpresbc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T151907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T151907Z
UID:10003275-1644431400-1644440400@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:P.D.F. (Prayer\, Dinner & Fellowship)
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join this group (on the second Wednesday of each month) for dinner\, fellowship and prayer for each other.
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/p-d-f-prayer-dinner-fellowship/2022-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20211228T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T170445Z
UID:10003304-1644433200-1644433200@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:"Growing Young" book study (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Pastor Mike leads a book study on “Growing Young” (Subtitle: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover & Love Your Church) by Kara Powell\, Jake Mulder & Brad Griffin. \nThis is an essential part of our church life that we very much want to pay attention to; most of us just don’t know how. The book’s authors lead us through a nationwide study of churches who are “Growing Young”. Let’s engage this material together as those who love our church & want to pass it along to the next generation. \nContact the church office (office@firstpresbc.org) to sign up for the class & provide your email address. The book is available on Amazon (& is also available for the Kindle if you are an e-reader). Note: Be sure to match the names of the authors as there are other books with the same title\, but not the same subtitle.) \nWe hope that you will join us for this study. We’ll do one chapter each week. The schedule is below. \nJanuary 5: Ch. 1       January 12: Ch. 2 \nJanuary 19: Ch. 3     January 26: Ch. 4 \nFebruary 2: Ch. 5     February 9: Ch. 6 \nFebruary 16: Ch. 7    February 23: Ch. 8 \nTo learn more about “Growing Young”\, see the short video clip from author Kara Powell: \nVideo Clip: Author Kara Powell explains “Growing Young”
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/growing-young-book-study-zoom-2022-01-12/2022-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Church-wide
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190436
CREATED:20210921T154802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T012452Z
UID:10002509-1644487200-1644492600@www.firstpresbc.org
SUMMARY:Elizabeth Circle
DESCRIPTION:1st Presbyterian Women’s Circles meet for a time of fellowship and Bible study. The focus of this year’s bible study is “What My Grandmother Taught Me.” \nFor more information about circles\, contact Annettie Tribbett (269) 963-6706 or Kiran Bilanow (269) 968-3296
URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/lydia-circle-copy-2-2021-10-14/2022-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Women
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