First Presbyterian Church Blog

Posted on Mar 30, 2017 by Ingrid Hunter in News |

LENTEN SEASON DATES TO NOTE

Sunday, April 9th Palm Sunday Service at 10:30am

Friday, April 14th Good Friday Open House for Prayer 12:00pm:-3:00pm

Good Friday Serviceat 7:00pm Sanctuary

Sunday, April 16th Easter Brunch at 9:00am & Easter Service at 10:30am

Members & Regular Attender

For all able bodied members and regular attenders we are asking you to park on the outer edges of church in order to leave room in the parking lot for our elderly folks and new visitors on Easter morning, Thank you!

FPC Work Party

Posted on Mar 30, 2017 by Ingrid Hunter in News |

FPC WORK PARTY

Saturday, April 8th 9:00am-1:00pm

Everyone is invited to help with a variety of jobs around the church.

Please bring garden tools and gloves if you have them. Rain or shine. Morning snacks will be provided. Call Jerry Heath 253-537-7980 for more info.

Good Friday Events

Posted on Mar 30, 2017 by Ingrid Hunter in News |

GOOD FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE FOR PRAYER

Friday, April 14th 12:0pm-3:00pm Sanctuary

Come for meditation and prayer in our cathedral-like sanctuary. Drop in for a few minutes or a few hours. This has been a powerful time for connecting with God one-on-one that draws people from throughout our neighborhood.

GOOD FRIDAY REQUIEM & COMMUNION SERVICE

Friday, April 14th 7:00pm Sanctuary

This year’s Good Friday service will be a reflective evening of worship as we experience the premiere of Jesús Gomez’s Requiem. This powerful and beautiful work has been written for our Chancel Singers, Chancel Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and Organ. Jesús, who has been our worship intern for two years, has graduated from PLU in choral conducting and is now teaching choral music at Glacier View Jr. High.

In the context of the this ancient liturgical form, we will receive communion together. Pastor Eric will share devotional thoughts and familiar passion hymns will also be sung.

Prepare for a thrilling Easter celebration by experiencing the rich musical heritage of a Requiem written for Good Friday.

A Prayer Story From Diana Farrell

Posted on Mar 29, 2017 by Logan Farrell in News, Prayer Blog |

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20 ESV)

Praying with others has been one of the greatest blessings that God has given me. With each new person I pray with, I am able to find something that helps me to deepen my own prayer life.

I have one friend who begins each prayer by painting a picture of God’s throne room. She talks about kneeling in front of the throne. Every time I think of this image I am reminded of the sovereignty of our God. Another friend approaches prayer with joy and celebration, and I am reminded of how wonderful it is to spend time in the presence of our God and how amazing his works are. Another friend uses Psalms and other Bible verses in her prayers which makes me feel connected to the Saints of old and the promises of God, and yet another taught me to pray in the Jewish tradition, which roots me to God’s chosen people.

What an amazing thing to be able to learn from these wonderful prayer warriors; however, not only do we have the ability to learn how to pray from one another, but we also are granted the opportunity to build relationships with the people with whom we pray. Sincere prayer always shows the heart. It shows what we love, what we need, and what we fear. Therefore, by its very nature, praying with another is an act of intimacy. What an amazing gift and responsibility. We not only are now able to pray more effectively for that person, but they are now able to pray more effectively for us, and through this process a bond grows, and we become true sisters and brothers in Christ.

For those who are anxious about praying with another, may I just take a moment to encourage you to try it? God isn’t looking for the most eloquent of speakers; he is looking for the sincere heart. I love how children pray. They say what they mean, and they say it plainly. Are we not children, too? Trust God; he gave you this gift of praying with one another, and he will help you through the Holy Spirit.

Thanks be to God for encouraging us to pray with one another, and a sincere thank you to all of the wonderful people with whom I have had the privilege of praying.

New HS/MS Bible Study of Book of Daniel Starts April 2

Posted on Mar 29, 2017 by admin in News, Youth |

On Sunday, April 2 we are starting a new Middle School/High School class—a Bible study of the book of Daniel! We will explore how Daniel became a leader for God in a culture that was hostile to the true God, and we will study the amazing prophesies in Daniel about the coming of the true Messiah and about the future of the world. We meet in the Gold Room on Sundays at 9:15 am. Led by John and Sonja West.

Easter 2017 Events at First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma

Posted on Mar 27, 2017 by admin in Children's Ministry, Music, News, Youth |

You are invited to celebrate Easter 2017 at Tacoma’s First Presbyterian Church at these FREE events.

Palm Sunday Worship Service, April 9 @ 10:30 am

Come for our traditional procession of the palms featuring the children of our church (bring your children so they can participate). Plus special music from our Chancel Choir, a message by Pastor Eric Jacobsen, and Holy Communion.

Good Friday Open House for Prayer, April 14, Noon-3:00 pm

Come for meditation and prayer in our cathedral-like sanctuary on Good Friday, April 14 from Noon-3:00 pm. Drop in for a few minutes or a few hours. This has been a powerful time for connecting with God one-on-one that draws people from throughout our neighborhood.

Good Friday Requiem and Communion Service, April 14, 7:00 pm

You are invited to experience Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for us in a new way at our Good Friday service at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. In addition to participating in Holy Communion and hearing a meditation by Pastor Eric, we will be experiencing the world premiere of a Requiem composed by our own Jesús Gomez. The Requiem will be performed by the FPC Chancel Choir accompanied by a chamber orchestra.

Easter Sunday Brunch, April 16 @ 9:00 am

Join us Easter morning for a free hot Sunday brunch in Fellowship Hall starting at 9:00 am.

Easter Sunday Celebration Service, April 16 @ 10:30 am

On April 16, celebrate the Resurrection at FPC Tacoma’s festive Easter Sunday celebration featuring its Chancel Choir, praise team, Lindsey Bell Choir, chamber orchestra, and pipe organ. Plus, Pastor Eric will be preaching a special Easter message.

Books for Easter and Lent are in the Library!

Posted on Mar 25, 2017 by Katherine West in Library, News |

Our books for Easter and Lent are now available for checking out. Each week before Easter some specific books will be highlighted on our display tables. We have books for both adults and for children.

Several of our children’s books help children learn the difference between a popular culture message of Easter (the Easter bunny, etc.) and the real meaning of Easter, which is Jesus’ death and resurrection for our sins. We also have free Easter coloring pages that kids can color at the library or take home to color later.

One highlight of our adult Easter books is Jesus’ Seven Words, Our One Word by Pastor Martin Ives.

Make sure to stop by the library before or after the service to pick up some books! If you have any questions or want to locate a specific book you can also email us!

Lindsey Bell Choir Performances for April and May!

Posted on Mar 25, 2017 by Katherine West in Bell Choir, News |

Our Lindsey Bell Choir (9^th-12^thgrades) has many performances coming up in April and May!

On Sunday, April 2, our Lindsey Bell Choir will be performing in the 10:30 am service.

Next, the Lindsey Bell Choir will be performing in our Easter Sunday service (April 16th).

Sunday, May 7, the Lindsey Bell Choir will be heading to Community Presbyterian Church of Buckley to play in their church service.

Lastly, Sunday, May 14, the Lindsey Bell Choir will be performing in the 10:30 am service for Mother’s Day!

We hope to see you at some of these performances! Also, if you know anyone in 5^th through 12^thgrade who is interested in joining either of our two bell choirs, we would love to have them!

To learn more please contact Daniel Heath or Sonja West.

Library Reward Program for K-5th grade!

Posted on Mar 25, 2017 by Katherine West in Children's Ministry, Library, News |

The library is starting a reward program for children in Kindergarten through 5^th grade. Every ten times a child visits the library they get to pick a prize! Some of the available prizes are toy cars, necklaces, hairclips, and coloring books.

One of our librarians will be visiting K-5^th grade Sunday School this Sunday, March 26th, to tell the kids all about the new program. You can also stop by the library to learn more about it. K-5^th graders who stop by on March 26th

can choose one free prize before they start the program!

If you have any questions, please email us!

Easter Memorial Tulips

Posted on Mar 22, 2017 by Ingrid Hunter in News |

EASTER MEMORIAL TULIPS

Remember your loved ones this Easter with the purchase of an Easter tulip. The tulips will beautify our Sanctuary. Our Deacons and volunteers will deliver the tulips to our shut-in members. The cost is $13.00 each.

To order, use an envelope in the pew pockets, clearly print the name of your loved one on the envelope along with your name; enclose cash or check and place it in the offering plate or take to the church office.

Sunday, April 9th is the last day to purchase your tulip and have your loved ones name appear in the bulletin in time for Easter.

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