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Jan 2, 20244 min read

Renewal

One of my favorite parts of scripture is Isaiah 43:16-19. "Thus says the Lord, / who makes a way in the sea, / a path in the mighty...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Dec 26, 20231 min read

Thanks for Supporting the Youth

Thank you to all who purchased a Santa at our Family Night Dinner. The Santas were donated with the purpose of supporting our youth...

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Pastor Chas

Dec 25, 20233 min read

Christmas Blessings 2023

Dear friends, I have a lot of systematic theology swimming in my head about Christmas. I know, you're surprised, right? I tend to...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Dec 22, 20231 min read

Christmas Week Cancelations

Christmas week, December 25th-December 29th, will be very quiet at the church. The church office will be closed. Service of morning...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Dec 22, 20231 min read

Take Your Poinsettia

Thank you to everyone who donated poinsettias in memory of loved ones. They made the sanctuary even more beautiful for the Advent season....

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Dr. Jack

Dec 22, 20231 min read

Tired of waiting...the Christ Child is almost here!

Advent, our Christian year time of waiting for the arrival of the Christ Child, is so important! We change our paramants including choir...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Dec 21, 20231 min read

Thank You from Your Staff

Dear Friends, On behalf of the staff, myself, Dr. Jack, Tina and Jessica, I want to thank all of you in the congregation for your...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Dec 20, 20231 min read

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

First Presbyterian Church will host their annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 24th at 11:00pm. Come to this...

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Dr. Jack

Dec 18, 20231 min read

The Amahl Miracle

editor's note: Dr. Jack submitted this the week after the Amahl performance. Apologies for publishing it late. Last Sunday evening, a...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Dec 13, 20231 min read

Samaritans Call for Help

The Samaritans Pantry is in need of volunteers tomorrow, Thursday, December 13th, all day long. Next week on Tuesday and Thursday are...

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Pastor Chas

Dec 8, 20231 min read

Informal Astronomy Night

Our planning for the Youth Astronomy night has been difficult. We wanted to borrow Lucas Jacobson's telescope, but he had a conflict. ...

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Lisa Shepherd

Dec 8, 20231 min read

Hand to Heart Quilting Update

This fall, Hand to Heart Quilting Group began sewing in the comfort of their homes to provide more opportunities for sewing at...

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Tina

Dec 7, 20233 min read

Christmas Changes Us

It's the Christmas season and we all have our favorite activities to do (such as baking, making ornaments, sending Christmas cards,...

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Dr. Jack

Dec 6, 20231 min read

One Small Step for FPCPV, One Giant Leap for Music

When I came to First Presbyterian Church of Pauls Valley, we were beginning to come out of the Covid pandemic. The choir room needed to...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Dec 5, 20231 min read

Family Night Dinner / Congregational Meeting

Save the date! Sunday, December 17th at 6:00pm will be the annual Family Night Dinner. This will also be the congregational meeting...

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Pastor Chas

Dec 5, 20234 min read

Advent Pondering

Advent is a strange season in the church year. We just celebrated Christ the King Sunday. From the perspective of Christ the King...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Dec 1, 20231 min read

December Collection Box

Narthex Collection Box for December is: canned protein for Samaritans of Pauls Valley. Help restock the shelves during this busy time at...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Nov 30, 20231 min read

Youth Astronomy Night

The FPC Youth are going to have an astronomy night one weekend in December. We are grateful to Leighton Jacobson's dad, Lucas for...

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First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OK

Nov 30, 20231 min read

Family Advent Reading Schedule

We have all of our volunteers for lighting the Advent Wreath candles. For your reference, here's the list: First Sunday of Advent,...

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Pastor Chas

Nov 23, 20234 min read

Thanks, then Giving

I've been thinking about thanksgiving (little-t, being grateful and feeling gratitude) in the face of abundance that makes it easy to...

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