First Presbyterian Church

Redwood Falls, MN

Redwood Falls, MN
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Mission Service Team Community Action Event – Pizza Ranch

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Mission Service Team (MST) – Costa Rica Trip ~ After two postponed trips due to Covid-19 related travel restrictions, the Redwood Falls Mission Service Team is busy preparing for a return trip to Roblealto Bible Home near San Jose, Costa Rica, February 26- March 6, 2022. The team includes, Ella & Shari Fuhr, Jane Hulterstrum, Terri Maguire, Kris Myers, Anna Smith and Ann & Bruce Tiffany and possibly a couple others. Help support the team and enjoy a night out of the kitchen on Wednesday, December 15, from 5-7:30 pm, at Pizza Ranch. Team members will be greeting guests and bussing tables during this time. Pizza Ranch will donate 10% of the evening’s sales, (eat in/take out/delivery) plus tips to our team!

Matthew 25 Update

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Year of Equality; A Year of Growth
“…may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people…”-1 Thessalonians 3:12

Over the past twelve months our congregation has strived to embody the Kingdom of Heaven (a place of joyful racial and ethnic diversity) a little more fully. We have learned together a little about the history of racism in our county and our community. We have also dug into contemporary manifestations of racial prejudice. We have brainstormed ways to help alleviate the suffering that racism causes, and ways to bring the justice and love of God into our world. As 2021 comes to a close we pray that you continue to grow in the grace of Christ. We pray that our church may be a place of welcome to all people. We pray for an end to the evil of racism. Please join us as we call out to God:
“O God, you created all people in your image.
We thank you for the astonishing variety
of races and cultures in this world.
Enrich our lives by ever
-widening circles of friendship,
and show us your presence
in those who differ most from us,
until our knowledge of your love is made perfect
in our love for all your children;
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
-Excerpt from the 2018 Book of Common Worship

In Christ, The Matthew 25 Committee

Pastor’s December Message

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Advent Is Upon Us

Advent is defined as the beginning or arrival of something. An example of advent is the start of a new season. A coming or arrival. Advent is the four-week period of time leading up to Christmas, the birth of Christ.

During the season of Advent, Christians across the world prepare for the celebration of the arrival of the Lord into the world through the birth of his Son Jesus Christ. Advent is a time to celebrate light in the midst of darkness. It is also a time to look forward to when Jesus will come a second time.

The past couple of years have seemed dark for many in our world and country with this ongoing pandemic, political divide, racial tensions, conspiracy theories etc. More people are acting out in public when you listen to reports of what is happening at airports. Stores report angrier customers. It appears like some people are losing their filters and just saying whatever comes to mind not caring about the feelings of others or the consequences of their behavior. All of this has spilled over into churches too. I have never known so many pastors to leave ministry as in the past couple of years to pursue other careers or just retire if able. Most pastors are people pleasers and it is impossible to please everyone especially in this day and age.

The Christmas season has always been my favorite time of year because I feel it brings the best out in people, so I pray that the coming one will once again bring joy, hope, peace and love to all of us and those around us. It always warms my heart to see all the giving behind the scenes to help people in need.

In Advent we can start a new beginning in our relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit. We can dedicate ourselves to being more faithful in reading and studying the Bible, spending more time in prayer, participating in worship services in person or on-line, and giving our time, talents, and resources.

In Advent we can start a new beginning in how we treat those around us. We can strive to encourage one another and build one another up instead of tearing people down. We can strive to be tolerant of those with opposite political views or opposite views on how to handle Covid-19. We can be a loving, kind presence to those we live with, those we work with, those we attend school with, those that wait on us in restaurants or stores. We can treat strangers and those different than ourselves with love, respect, and kindness. We can pledge ourselves to truly be a light in the world, bringing Christ’s light to the darkness of the world.

In Advent, with God’s help, we can become the Christians God has designed us to be. Advent reminds us that we never know when Jesus Christ will return so we should prepare our hearts, minds and souls to be ready for Christ’s return.

You are loved. You are special. You have a part to play in God’s Kingdom. May this Advent be life changing for you as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. May God bless you and keep you!

In Christ’s Love, Pastor Scott Prouty

Christmas Eve Friendship Meal

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Christmas Eve Friendship Meal

Our Christmas Eve friendship meal is back! After a year off for Covid precautions, we are joyfully looking forward to gathering again for Christmas fellowship. The meal will immediately follow worship at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome


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First Presbyterian Church

235 East 4th Street, PO Box 444
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
507-627-8751

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