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“The Great Ends of the Church”, six aspirations for the body of Christ, suggest that the church is heading somewhere.  Indeed we are on a journey.  For 200 years, First Presbyterian has been striving towards these goals that were established in the early 20th century.  While we are rooted in tradition, we are committed to the future.

 

January’s Pathways to Discipleship will explore the foundation of the Great Ends and ways to participate in this vision God intends for the Church.

 Pathways to Discipleship

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JANUARY 3

Preservation of the Truth

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John 8:12-58 - The truth shall make you free

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Preservation of the Truth Powerpoint from 1.3.21 class with Mary Margaret Porter

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See and Read about Green Hill Presbyterian’s Great Ends Stained Glass Windows 

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Let Us Be Magi: Lessons for Epiphany

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Preservation of the Truth - Mary Margaret Porter (recording of class)

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Video of John 8:12-58  I am the light of the world; the truth shall make you free

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What is Epiphany? 

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Christmas Is More - Movie Clip from How The Grinch Stole Christmas

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Great Ends of The Church: "Who Cares About the Truth?" Dr. David Renwick, National Pres. Church

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Tell The Truth - the Avett Brothers

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A Meditate: How is this week's Great End a description of what God intends for the Church of Jesus Christ? How much attention does FPC gives to it? As a disciple, each of us participates in the Great Ends of the Church.  How are you helping FPC achieve this end?  

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JANUARY 10

The proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind

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Proclamation of the Gospel - Chuck Williamson (recording of the class)

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Euangelion: Gospel - The Bible Project

 

PCUSA Evangelism

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Great Ends of The Church: “Just Have to Tell You”  Dr. David Renwick, National Pres. Church

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The Bible Project Podcast What Does the Word 'Gospel' Mean?

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The First Great End of the Church

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A Meditate: How is this week's Great End a description of what God intends for the Church of Jesus Christ? How much attention does FPC give to it? As a disciple, each of us participates in the Great Ends of the Church.  How are you helping FPC achieve this end?

Jan. 3
Jan. 10

JANUARY 17

The maintenance of divine worship

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Great Ends of The Church: “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?”  Dr. David Renwick, National Pres. Church

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Pick a song which connects you to God and the Holy Spirit. Ground yourself in listening and repeat as needed.

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Meditate: How is this week's Great End a description of what God intends for the Church of Jesus Christ? How much attention does FPC give to it? As a disciple, each of us participates in the Great Ends of the Church.  How are you helping FPC achieve this end?

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*New* A Join the 21 Day Race Equity Challenge from United Way

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Worship Personality Assessment 

Jan. 17

JANUARY  24

The shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God

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Ephesians 2:17-22

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Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan

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Who Is My Neighbor?

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Watch

COVID Conversation with FPC Physicians (Dr. Michael Leonard, Dr. Ann Barnard, Dr. Don Schmit)

(recording of class)

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Compassion - The Bible Project

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"Bao" - Disney Pixar Short Film (available free on Amazon Prime or on Disney+)

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Great Ends of The Church: “Time to Grow Up?” Dr. David Renwick, National Pres. Church

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Podcast: Compassion Revolution Ep. 52: Doing the Work Pt. 1

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MLK, Jr. Sermon "Been to the Mountaintop" on The Good Samaritan (14:49)

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Meditate: How is this week's Great End a description of what God intends for the Church of Jesus Christ? How much attention does FPC give to it? As a disciple, each of us participates in the Great Ends of the Church.  How are you helping FPC achieve this end?

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New* A Join the 21 Day Race Equity Challenge from United Way

Jan. 24
Jan. 31

JANUARY 31

The promotion of social righteousness

The exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world

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Great Ends of The Church: Promotion of Social Righteousness: "A Passion for What’s Right and Fair 

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Exhibition of the Kingdom:"My Fellow Citizens"

Dr. David Renwick, National Pres. Church

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 A The Exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the World Sermon-First Pres. San Anselmo

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Bible Project Podcast  What is Social Justice & Righteousness in the Bible?

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Bible Project Podcast: Can I Get A Witness?

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Bible Project Podcast: Gospel of the Kingdom: God vs. Kings

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A Meditate: How is this week's Great End a description of what God intends for the Church of Jesus Christ? How much attention does FPC give to it? As a disciple, each of us participates in the Great Ends of the Church.  How are you helping FPC achieve this end?

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Volunteer for Loaves & Fishes on Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 in the FPC parking lot. Set up, assemble and load boxes into clients' cars. Contact Diane Carey

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A Get involved with Advocacy and Social Justice-Presbyterian Mission Agency

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New* A Join the 21 Day Race Equity Challenge from United Way

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