First Church WS

July 5, 2026 worship service

June 28, 2026 worship service

A Holy Welcome

Jesus tells us to provide what people need. He assures us that when we offer even a cup of cold water, we are rewarded. First Church provides this holy welcome, this ministry of hospitality, every Sunday! We have friendly and welcoming greeters at the entrance and a wonderful table of food, coffee and fellowship following worship. We keep the Community Pantry in our parking lot stocked and host Church without Walls every week. Volunteers provide beautiful prayer shawls to be brought to those who are ill or homebound.

If you haven’t been to church in a while, come and receive our Holy Welcome. If you are here a lot and want to minister to others in a new way, join this ministry of hospitality - on Sundays or during the week!

Church without Walls - July 5

We are in need of bag lunches when we host Church without Walls next week! Volunteers can sign up to bring one or two - we give out 6 to 8 in total. They should include a sandwich (please write the type on the lunch bag), a fruit or veggie, a wrapped snack and a drink. Please sign up in Parish Hall, and thank you!

💚Sunday, 10 am to 12:30 pm - Father’s Day Worship and Summer Coffeehouse☀️

This Sunday, First Church will celebrate Father’s Day! We will thank God for wonderful fathers and father figures, and remember those who are now in heaven. We will offer gratitude to all men who act as fathers to those in need. Most of all, we will thank God for being our heavenly Parent. Men who attend worship this Sunday will receive a small gift of appreciation.

A message of hope will be delivered through a story from Genesis 21:8-21. Hagar, the mother of young Ishmael, is forced to leave her family and live in the desert. Before long, they were out of water and food. Hagar lost hope and was scared that her son wouldn’t survive. But God showed her a well she hadn’t seen before, and they did survive. When we feel hopeless and afraid today, God comes to us and shows us a way to survive. With God, we are never without hope!

A summer Prayground is set up in the Sanctuary with quiet activities for children to enjoy during worship, as well as rhythm instruments and ribbon wands for musical participation!

At 11:30 am, we will host our monthly Coffeehouse. The theme is “Here Comes Summer!” Coffeehouses are full of fun, laughter, good music and community - along with coffee and treats.

Church without Walls will take place at noon, with members of Grace Lutheran and Good Shepherd Episcopal providing this week’s bag lunches.

We hope to see you this weekend!