NEWS
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FIRST PREZ — upcoming gatherings
NEW SERMON SERIES
We’ll be on a new sermon series starting Sunday, July 7th! It’s called DEVOTION, a continuation of the study of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. For the next six Sundays, we’ll be looking at Jesus’ core practices for our private life with God. Spread the word, and bring friends with you to our Sunday worship at 8AM or 10AM.
WATCH THE ORDINATION SERVICE
If you missed the June 30th ordination service of Chris Pan, no worries! Click here to watch the recording of the service. Chris was ordained as a pastor by our Bluewater Presbytery. His new title is Executive Pastor. Congratulations, Chris!
YOUTH MISSION TRIP RECAP
Our youth mission team is back from Thailand, and they want to tell you all about it! Our high schoolers served at the Jasper Kids Home, a place for orphans and underprivileged kids in northern Thailand. Come and find out how your prayers and financial support helped our youth serve and love those less fortunate than they. July 7, Sun, 9AM, Honey’s on campus.
PILINA RESTORATION DAY
We have room for you at our next Pilina Restoration Day, a community project we do as part of our Hakuhia Ministry. June 29, Sat, 9AM-11:30AM, FPC campus. Sign up here, and invite a friend to come with you! We'll continue the work of restoring the land in our Ko'olau campus by eliminating invasive tree species and planting native plants.
LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES
This is an 8-session video study, featuring Rick Warren and John Baker, designed to help you discover and face your hurts, hang-ups, and habits through eight healing choices. Wednesdays (till July 31), 7PM, at The Vine. Cost: FREE! Sign up here.
4TH OF JULY BBQ AND POTLUCK AT THE VINE
Come and celebrate 4th of July with friends, BBQ, and games! Bring a potluck dish to share. Everyone is welcome to hang out and relax on this Independence Day celebration at The Vine. July 4, Thurs, 11AM-2PM. RSVP here.
SAVE THE DATES!
Save the dates for our first-ever CHURCH FAMILY CAMP! Aug 30 to Sept 1. Everyone in our church ‘ohana is welcome – young ones, senior adults, singles, marrieds, families! We’ll set up tents on our former golf course and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation while also playing, eating, and hanging out with each other. More details will be posted soon, but for now –– save the dates!
CAR MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS
The workshop is for those who know little to nothing about the basics of how to keep cars running well. Everyone of driving age is welcome. July 27, Sat, 1PM-4PM, The Vine. Here are the topics we're going to cover, then sign up!
DIVORCECARE
If you're hurting because of a divorce, come and find support and encouragement at DivorceCare. It's a 13-week support group meant to help you heal and restore balance to your life. Mondays (till July 29), 6PM-8PM, at The Vine. Sign up for DivorceCare.
GIVE BLOOD
Hawaii needs 200 blood donors daily, so please consider being a blood donor. As you know, blood cannot be manufactured. Click here to schedule a donor time and blood drive location that’s convenient for you. Mahalo!
FUN FOR EVERYONE
Join us in our community board game night for good food, great games, and awesome fellowship! Bring a friend, a potluck dish, and any games you wish to play or share with. July 20, Sat, 6PM-10PM, at The Vine. RSVP here. We hope you come!
WAYS TO SERVE
God created you with a purpose and has given you skills, talents, and gifting in various areas of your life. How will you use them to serve the Lord and make people see how essential and relevant He is to our lives? When you serve with First Prez, you get to help create a welcoming and worshipful environment for people who want to seek God and know more about Him. Find a spot to serve.
MINISTRIES
First Prez OFFERS a wide range of activities taking place throughout the week, including Sunday WORSHIP services.
