Thrilling Adventure Ahead

Think Romans, hardships and unjust policies.  John Patmos, author of the book of Revelation, offers Christian communities a word of hope and a warning of God’s judgment in an era when Christians were often forced to choose between their God and the Roman emperor. 

Join the FDP Women’s Bible study in the Gathering Space on Wednesday, September 29 at 9:30 a.m. as we journey through the book of Revelation.   

Renew, Refresh, Rejoice

Join the women of FDP for an all-women retreat on Friday and Saturday, October 29 - 30 at the Mercy Conference Center on North Geyer Road.  Our program will feature Susan Marting, wellness consultant, who will lead us through the “Four Steps to Calm.”  There is a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space.  Please, check the pews for more information or see Sharon Wyman for details.

Church Work Day

The Building Team has set Saturday, September 25 for clean up / fix up projects around the church.  All ages are welcome to help from 8:00 a.m. to noon.  We have painting (rooms, individual walls, touch-up), mailbox lettering, small concrete patching & repair jobs, yard work, driveway potholes to fill, a parking lot to re-stripe, cove baseboards to tack down, a large stained glass wall hanging to hang, several ceiling tiles to replace — as well as all kinds of cleaning jobs!  There’s a job for you.

What's the Role of the Church in Society?

Happy Monday, everyone!  I hope your week is off to a good start.  If you missed church yesterday, we missed you!  The bulletin for Sunday can be found here and the sermon can be found here.  The music was fabulous and it was great having the choir back with us.  Thank you for all you do!

As I mentioned yesterday in worship, I want your opinion on what the role of the church (or religion) should be in society.  I'm asking because this Sunday's reading (from 1st Timothy) asks people to pray for their elected leaders.   Specifically, it says:

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity."

Of course, when this letter was written, Christians were not at all leading a quiet and peaceable life because they were a persecuted minority.

But now, that's no longer the case.  Even though the church may not enjoy the place of privilege it once did, Christians are still the majority culture.

So, what should be the role of the church in society?  Or religion, for that matter? Is it best to keep our mouth shut?  Do we speak up?  Speak our opinion when asked?  Stay out of politics? Lead a secular life Monday-Saturday?  What do you think?

Please leave me your comment.  All you did to do is click on "comment", leave your name (or Anonymous), and state your opinion.

Thanks!  Annie 

Sunday Worship, 10:30 am

It's a big party!

That's the message on Sunday.  God throws a party for everyone, everyone,  like you've never seen before.  It's true.

The choir is back, the music will be great, and we'll welcome two new section leaders.

So be here at 10:30 (or even better at 9 for the Discussion Group) and start your week off on the right foot!