Verse of the Day~

“The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” (Luke 22:61)

Prayer~

Jesus, I don’t ever want to disown You. I don’t want to ignore Your presence in my life and in the world around me. Keep me strong, Jesus, and brave to speak Your name. Amen.

Meeting Jesus ~ 

We worship for God, for each other and, yes, for ourselves. “Why Worship?” series continues this Sunday as we celebrate the ways God meets us personally in worship.  With an extended time of prayer and special music from Lexi Klempan.

Meeting Friends ~ 

Dean Rees joyfully announces the First Church Concert Series. You’ll enjoy music from friends and guests from the community and beyond.  On the first Sunday of every month at 4 p.m.

October 5A variety show of local musicians

November 2A praise concert featuring members of our band and others 

December 7  A holiday selection from Dean Rees himself on piano and organ. 

Sharing Hope ~ 

Support the 2026 Youth Mission Trip to Mescalero, NM, by enjoying a tasty Tater Tot Bar while enjoying photos from the church families' recent travels around the state and the world.  A Tater Tot Bar is the same as Baked Potato Bar, but with tater tots instead of a baked potato. You'll grab a bowl of tater tots and have your choice of toppings, with drinks and brownies for dessert.

Plus~~

Watch your e-mail inbox for our first Monthly Mailout on Friday!  With extended news and announcements.  We’ll have paper copies available on Sunday morning for those who may not have easy internet access or would just prefer hard copies.

This week @ First Church:

Junction Kids, today, 9/17 at 4:30 p.m. 

Girl Scouts on Friday, 9/19 at 11 a.m. 

Lifeline Screenings on Saturday, 9/20 at 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

ARK Sunday School & Faith Explorer Class (5th & 6th) on Sunday, 9/21 at 9 a.m.

40 Days in the Word Bible Study on Sunday, 9/21 at 9 a.m.

Worship on Sunday, 9/21 at 10 a.m.

Cornerstone Class on Sunday, 9/21 at 11:15 a.m.

ELEVATE High School Fellowship on Sunday, 9/21 at 6:30 p.m.

Don K’s Bible Study on Monday, 9/22 at 10 a.m. at Casa Del Sol

Don K’s Bible Study on Monday, 9/22 at 7 p.m. on Zoom 

Rocky Ford Free Kitchen Board Meeting on Tuesday, 9/23 at 6 p.m. 

Pastor MJ out of town, Tuesday 9/23-Friday 9/26 at ECO Women’s Retreat