Dear First Pres,
Yanelly Solorio-Rivera and her 3-week old daughter, Celine, were tragically murdered last week in their home in Southwest Fresno. I imagine you saw or heard the news. It was a horrible, evil crime that has yet to be solved.
Dear First Pres,
“In Fresno as it is in heaven.” That’s our church’s vision. If you were part of our worship service on Sunday, that’s what you heard me talk about. An organization’s vision is simply a picture of a desired future state that drives and inspires the organization’s purposes and plans. It’s what an organization longs to see accomplished through their efforts.
Dear First Pres,
Dear First Pres,
My heart is full!
One of the TV shows that my family has enjoyed over the years is The Voice. It’s a singing competition with four professional musicians who serve as judges and coaches. The tradition is that when each coach has filled their team with vocal competitors, they stand up and proclaim, “My team is full!”
But my proclamation today is slightly different. My heart is full! It is full of gratitude.
Dear First Pres,
How do you begin the ending? Writing this letter is one of my last summer tasks and something I hope and pray can convey a glimpse of what a special summer it’s been.
Dear First Pres,
As the school year gets underway, our thoughts turn scholarly, even if we don’t have a student in our homes. For FPC, that includes a new year of Sunday School programs and Bible studies!
Dear First Pres,
When I was in college, I was pondering becoming a music educator and knew that I would need some experiences working with school-age children. My church bulletin had an announcement stating a need for Sunday school teachers for the 4th through 6th grade. In spite of being a relatively new Christian and not knowing what to expect, I signed up and discovered how service is a part of the Christian experience that is vital for every believer.
Dear First Pres,
Hey there, Church Family!
Well… about three things popped into my head when I thought of the summertime, but I won’t bore you with the heat, the heat, and the heat. How about I share about the Summer Staffers instead?
Hey Church Family,
Since 1991, young leaders have moved into the pink 4-plex apartment across the street from our church. These leaders have gained insight from local leaders, volunteered with programs in our neighborhood, and figured out how to live in community with peers. InterVarsity, led by Randy White, launched and facilitated this program in its inception. Throughout the years it has had many different leaders from within InterVarsity. It has been our joy and privilege to step into leadership starting in fall of 2020.
