First Presbyterian Church Elkhart

05/30/2026

Hello Everyone!
Tomorrow, May 31, we are beginning a new sermon series in worship called “Promises to Keep.” The series will be based on the stories in the book of Genesis and will focus on the many the promises God made to his ancient people and the promises God makes to us yet today. Tomorrow’s sermon is all about the promises giving in the creation. It’s entitled, “The Promise of the Earth.” Join us as we celebrate God’s good gifts to us in creation!

Here’s our schedule for tomorrow morning, May 31, 2026:
9:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 AM Coffee hour in the Gathering place
10:15 AM Wired Word
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship in the Journey Café
12:00 noon Coffee hour in the Journey Cafe

If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the live stream. Here are the links:
9 :00 AM Traditional Worship: https://youtube.com/live/Rf5nOwYNgog?feature=share
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship: https://youtube.com/live/xDN2tVcGsj8?feature=share
Website: https://live.presby.net/

See you tomorrow,
Pr. Sally

05/23/2026

Happy Birthday Everyone!
Tomorrow, May 25, is the birthday of the church – also known as Pentecost! I hope you can join us. Both the Sanctuary and the Journey Café look spectacular in all the fiery colors of Pentecost. We usually encourage you to wear red on Pentecost, but feel free to experiment with yellows or oranges as well. My sermon tomorrow is entitled, “Birthday Presents.” We will be thinking about the gifts of the Spirit and how we might use them to honor God. Tomorrow is also our Memorial Garden remembrance (after each service) during which we will remember those who have passed away in the last year. It promises to be a special day.

Here’s our schedule for tomorrow morning, May 24, 2026:
9:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 AM Coffee hour in the Gathering place
10:15 AM Bible Hour with Youth classes and Wired Word.
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship in the Journey Café
12:00 noon Coffee hour in the Journey Cafe

If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the live stream. Here are the links:
9 :00 AM Traditional Worship: https://youtube.com/live/KRmLvpPwASY?feature=share
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship: https://youtube.com/live/IrF0B0L4_rM?feature=share
Website: https://live.presby.net/

See you tomorrow,
Pr. Sally

05/16/2026

Hello everyone!
Please join us for worship tomorrow, May 17, for our last Sunday in our series on Jesus’ “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Tomorrow’s message title is, “I AM the Vine.” We will also recognizing our graduating seniors in both services. I hope you can join us.

Here’s our schedule for tomorrow morning, May 17, 2026:
9:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 AM Coffee hour in the Gathering place
10:15 AM Bible Hour with Youth classes and Wired Word - zoom link below
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship in the Journey Café
12:00 noon Coffee hour in the Journey Cafe

If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the live stream. Here are the links:
9 :00 AM Traditional Worship: https://youtube.com/live/N2B6q-59Ujs?feature=share
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship: https://youtube.com/live/LulieINB9fc?feature=share
Website: https://live.presby.net/

Wired Word Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85684797876?pwd=ek93VmplckNxYy9JR2xRT3gyUEp1UT09

See you tomorrow,
Pr. Sally

05/09/2026

Hello everyone!
Please join us for worship tomorrow, May 10, as we continue our series on Jesus’ “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Tomorrow’s message title is, “I AM Living Water.” We will also be ordaining and installing church officers in both services. This is always a special moment in our church. I hope you can join us.

Here’s our schedule for tomorrow morning, May 10, 2026:
9:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 AM Coffee hour in the Gathering place
10:15 AM Bible Hour with classes for all ages.
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship in the Journey Café
12:00 noon Coffee hour in the Journey Cafe

If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the live stream. Here are the links:
9 :00 AM Traditional Worship: https://youtube.com/live/x5fmE3MiNHM?feature=share
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship: https://youtube.com/live/CDS3UmSKnmw?feature=share
Website: https://live.presby.net/

See you tomorrow,
Pr. Sally

05/02/2026

Hello everyone!
Please join us for worship tomorrow, May 3rd, as we continue our series on the unique “I AM” statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. Tomorrow title is, “I AM the Bread of Life.” Tomorrow is also special day as we celebrate the baptism of two babies at the Traditional Service. Tomorrow is also a communion Sunday in both worship services! So many ways to celebrate. I hope you can join us.

Here’s our schedule for tomorrow morning, May 3, 2026:
9:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 AM Coffee hour in the Gathering place
10:15 AM Bible Hour with classes for all
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship in the Journey Café
12:00 noon Coffee hour in the Journey Cafe

If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the live stream. Here are the links:
9 :00 AM Traditional Worship: https://youtube.com/live/QIkJBB5lXg8?feature=share
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship: https://youtube.com/live/X0yPtQaR2yI?feature=share
Website: https://live.presby.net/

See you tomorrow,
Pr. Sally

04/25/2026

Hello everyone!
Please join us for worship tomorrow, April 26, for a combined worship service at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary to celebrate the ministry of International Pastoral Assistant, Rev. Paul Banchasawan. Paul will preach his final sermon to us, “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life!” We will also send Paul to his new call in Rochester and Plainview Minnesota with our prayers and our love. Be sure to plan to stay for the celebration luncheon immediately after worship in the Journey Café. It’s going to be a great day!

Here’s our schedule for tomorrow morning, Apr. 26, 2026:
10:00 AM Combined Worship in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM Farewell Lunch for Paul Banchasawan in the Journey Café

If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the live stream. Here are the links:
10:00 AM Combined Worship: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ealn2YjDNPA
Website: https://live.presby.net/

See you tomorrow,
Pr. Sally

04/18/2026

Hello everyone!
I am looking forward to being with you in worship tomorrow, April 19. We are beginning a new sermon series tomorrow entitled, I AM, in which we will be considering some of the puzzling statements of Jesus when he said things like, “I am the bread of life” or “I am the gate.” What did he mean by that??? Tomorrow we will be thinking about the story of the Woman at the
Well. Be sure to listen in the scripture for Jesus’s “I am” statement to the woman!

Here’s our schedule for tomorrow morning, Apr. 19, 2026:
9:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 AM Coffee hour in the Gathering place
10:15 AM Bible Hour for all ages
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship in the Journey Café
12:00 noon Coffee hour in the Journey Cafe

If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the live stream. Here are the links:
9 :00 AM Traditional Worship: https://youtube.com/live/OQyiPpV6Yts?feature=share
11:00 AM Journey Café Worship: https://youtube.com/live/VMr7XTJ3TLg?feature=share
Website: https://live.presby.net/

See you tomorrow,
Pr.

04/11/2026

Good morning!
I hope you can join us for worship tomorrow, April 12th. Pastor Sally is on vacation and Elder John Seddon will be preaching on "From Callahan's to Thomas to Faith." Scripture is based on: John 20:19-29.

Here’s our schedule for tomorrow morning, Sunday, April 12th
9:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 AM Coffee hour in the Gathering place
10:15 AM Wired Word Contemporary Issues class in the Reception room
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship in the Journey Cafe'
12:00 Noon Coffee in the Journey Cafe'

If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the live stream. Here are the links:

9:00 AM Traditional Worship: https://youtube.com/live/s3xIDAkuOSM?feature=share
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship: https://youtube.com/live/lfAmyrvmAqo?feature=share
Or watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FPCElkhart
Or on our website: https://live.presby.net

Enjoy the sunshine today!

See you tomorrow,
Mary

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04/06/2026

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04/06/2026

As always, kids will also be singing and developing musical skills with chimes and rhythm instruments during the music portion of the evening. During our “and More” portion, Jon Sherry will lead the kids in an opportunity to explore drama and give acting a try.

Whether your kids have participated during this school year or not, we hope they’ll join us for this special 4-week session.

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At First Presbyterian Elkhart we know everyone’s path is a different, but everyone needs companions on the journey. You are welcome here!