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Praise the Lord, Oh My SoulBy: Abby PalaciosI grew up speaking English and Spanish, and worshipping in a Spanish-speakin...
06/23/2026

Praise the Lord, Oh My Soul
By: Abby Palacios

I grew up speaking English and Spanish, and worshipping in a Spanish-speaking church. My mom also speaks and reads English perfectly well, but when she hears a song at church, if she knows it in Spanish, that’s what she sings it in. That’s the version she connects with most deeply, because it lives in her heart.

The song “Praise” by Elevation Worship has been a favorite at home, and when I stumbled across a version played by a mariachi band on TikTok, I tracked down the full video on YouTube (you can find it by searching for “Praise Mariachi Contador Cover”). It is really meaningful to see this great song sung and played in a way that resonates with our culture as well.

I have discovered more versions of worship songs we all know and love in Spanish and while they’re beautiful in both languages, there’s just something special about hearing them in the language I learned first.

At the end of the day, God understands us all and speaks to us all, regardless of the language we use.

🙏Gracias, Señor, por todas las idiomas en el mundo. Thank You for all the languages and people in the world. Help us all to praise You always. Amen.

listen to "Praise" here:
https://youtu.be/R5O7yZB9_a4?si=WWSdY8BH0lHYFiiK

MGX (Multi Generational Experience) this week had us go on an adventure...to find clean water!The FCC Missions Commissio...
06/20/2026

MGX (Multi Generational Experience) this week had us go on an adventure...to find clean water!

The FCC Missions Commission held a great event where we learned about PROJECT: BLUE. An initiative started by the Evangelical Covenant Church to provide clean water.

Globally, about 74% of the world's population uses safely managed drinking water. Despite these gains, 2.1 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, and at least 1.7 billion use a drinking water source contaminated with waste.

This summer we are collecting change in water bottles to be given to PROJECT: BLUE. Stop by FCC and grab a bottle!

This morning was Men's Prayer Breakfast First Covenant Church! Such a great time of men getting together to eat, hear an...
06/20/2026

This morning was Men's Prayer Breakfast First Covenant Church! Such a great time of men getting together to eat, hear and share testimonies, eat more, go deeper around the tables, pray for each other...and eat! They even talked about how they can better serve the church and our community!

Thanks Sal for sharing your testimony of God's faithfulness!

Middle School Madness today @ First Covenant Church was a hit!Students experienced an interactive lesson based on John 1...
06/19/2026

Middle School Madness today @ First Covenant Church was a hit!

Students experienced an interactive lesson based on John 14:6! 3 games and some engaging thoughts helped us better understand the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE!

Pizza, fun, a memory verse and some BIG BASE also made up this week's adventure! Next MSM will be held @ YFC on July 2nd @ noon!

We may get plenty of rain and have clean water here in Willmar MN, But what about other parts of the world? On this rain...
06/17/2026

We may get plenty of rain and have clean water here in Willmar MN, But what about other parts of the world?

On this rainy night, why not head over to First Covenant Church for a fun time of experiential learning about Project: BLUE, the Evangelical Covenant Church clean water initiative? ALL AGES WELCOME to this special event @ 6pm!

See you soon!

What a perfect day @ Valleyfair! The ONLY bus there, cool breeze all day and sun, and most rides were a walk on!I love t...
06/17/2026

What a perfect day @ Valleyfair! The ONLY bus there, cool breeze all day and sun, and most rides were a walk on!

I love this partnership we have with Living Hope! Good times Sam Olson!

MGX tomorrow night @ FCC 6pm!Our Mission Commission is excited to present PROJECT:BLUE. This is the clean water initiati...
06/16/2026

MGX tomorrow night @ FCC 6pm!

Our Mission Commission is excited to present PROJECT:BLUE. This is the clean water initiative that the Covenant Church created in 2015. Thru the work of many, lives have been enriched and saved!

Weds night is an opportunity to find out even more about this amazing ministry and how we can come along side and serve.

This will be a education/hands on/experiential event for all generations! Prepare to grow, learn, and be blessed and challenged! Invite your pew mates and friends!

P-Quad tonight in the LOFT!Partake of food @ 5pm (tonight pizza is on the menu, but if you want to bring something to sh...
06/14/2026

P-Quad tonight in the LOFT!

Partake of food @ 5pm (tonight pizza is on the menu, but if you want to bring something to share, please feel free!)

Praise & Prayer follows dinner

Play wraps up the time! Stick around for a while and talk, play a game, or run around in the gym! P-Quad is open for all ages!

Just As I AmBy: Marlene HovlandI grew up in a church that taught me to believe in the God that I know today. But I thoug...
06/12/2026

Just As I Am
By: Marlene Hovland

I grew up in a church that taught me to believe in the God that I know today. But I thought that I had to do good things to get to heaven. And it was hard, because I was constantly messing up.

Then, when I was 22, I heard an evangelist share that the only way to heaven was by God’s grace, given through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. As the audience sang “Just as I Am” during an altar call, I walked forward. I prayed the sinner’s prayer and accepted Jesus into my life as my Savior and Lord. Oh, what relief I felt!

I looked in the Bible and it confirmed all I had heard that night. My confusion was replaced with purpose. Anxiety was replaced with peace. My perfectionism was changed to accepting myself as does God. JUST AS I AM!

I’ve found that God continues to teach me by many means, and through many people. God continues to help me with relationships and decisions that I make. And I sure thank Him for that!

By the way, that evangelist was David Wilkerson, who founded Adult and Teen Challenge in1958. Some members who’ve recently found new life through this group in Minnesota are coming to share with us at FCC on Sunday, June 28. God continues to change lives for eternity. All praise to Him!

🙏Thank You, Jesus, for dying for us and rising again to give us new life. Thank You that we don’t have to do anything to earn this free gift. Help us to praise You always. Amen.

This Sunday our guest speaker will be Cathy Campobello! Come to our service @ 9am to be blessed by stories of her years ...
06/12/2026

This Sunday our guest speaker will be Cathy Campobello! Come to our service @ 9am to be blessed by stories of her years of service in Columbia!

following the service there will be a short interactive program in the fellowship hall followed by an early lunch! ALL ARE WELCOME! (Pork Sandwiches provided, please bring something to share! last names A-I: Salad; J-R: sides; S-Z; desserts!)

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801 Willmar Avenue SW
Willmar, MN
56201

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Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 8:30am - 12pm

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