First Presbyterian Church, Hastings, MI

06/11/2026

Dear Special Agents and Families,

This is Agent Headquarters with an important mission update.

Due to today's severe weather and a complete power outage at the church, we must officially cancel today's VBS mission. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule our final day of Spy Academy.

While we're disappointed that our final mission won't take place as planned, we want to thank all of our amazing agents for joining us this week. We have loved watching our recruits learn about courage, wisdom, faith, and serving God as they completed each mission.

Please know that every agent successfully completed important training and helped make VBS 2026 a tremendous success! Throughout the week, we learned that being "On a Mission for God" means serving others, making wise choices, standing up for what is right, and following God's plan for our lives.

Thank you to all of our families, volunteers, and special agents for making Spy Academy an unforgettable adventure. We hope you continue your mission for God wherever you go this summer.

Stay safe, stay alert, and remember:

Mission Status: Active — Keep Serving God!

With gratitude,

Zoey Hey
Children's Ministry Director
First Presbyterian Church of Hastings

06/08/2026

This long standing award with the Barry County Commission on Aging has been given out annually within their organization. This year we are, again, partnering together to present the Senior Citizen of the Year award to a deserving senior who continues to give of their time to help others in our community. Their service is not limited to assisting within the Commission on Aging itself, but outstretches to the entire community.

Every week, well almost every day actually, throughout the school year you will find Jim Bruce at Southeastern Elementary giving his time to care for and teach young minds at the school. He started as a mentor (and continues to mentor) but has quickly grown his role there into so much more. He helps to provide hands on learning - working with every single 4th grade student allowing them to construct and take home their own birdhouse. He helps them learn how to operate power tools and to create something tangible with their hands.

Jim also organizes the annual Young Eagles event, in which dozens of students each year are given an unforgettable opportunity to fly at the Hastings Airport at no cost. His commitment continues outdoors as he leads the maintenance of the school’s flowers beds – working with students to keep the school looking amazing and instilling pride in their work.

One of the nominators wrote, “Jim has a heart of gold and sees every student as an individual. He is deeply committed to helping each one succeed and works tirelessly to support them in becoming successful adults.”

Another wrote, “He doesn’t just volunteer his time – he creates opportunities for students to feel capable, valued and inspired. He is, without a question, one of a kind.”

Jim also recently celebrated his 85th birthday!! Please join us in wishing him a Happy Belated Birthday and also recognizing this year’s Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, Jim Bruce.

06/06/2026

Bulletin for Sunday, June 7th. God Bless!

05/30/2026

Bulletin for Sunday May 31. God Bless!

05/23/2026

Bulletin for Sunday, May 24th. Please wear red for Pentecost. God Bless!

05/20/2026

Life Line Screening Event will take place at the First Presbyterian Church. June 16th Call and make an appointment.

05/16/2026

Bulletin for Sunday, May 17. God Bless!

05/14/2026

https://www.firstchurchhastings.org/youth-mission-trip-2026

Registration open - Find the link that matches you :)!

When: July 5- July 11 2026Where: Marquette MiWe are planning on having an amazing Senior High School trip to Marquette MI again this year! ​***Reminder** if you are going into 9th grade and/or Have Been on the FPC Mission Trip before, you may register when registration opens.If you are not going i...

05/13/2026

Walk Ins are welcome. Save a Life. Donate.