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The Summer Heat…. Who Is Bringing It?
Well, we lamented about the cool Spring temperatures, then suddenly came June and 60% of the days had temperature above the averages for...
Jim Hubbard
Jul 5


Sermon, June 29, 2025, Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Busby
Scripture: Paul’s Letter to the Galations, Chapter 5: 1, 13-25 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not...
Rev. Dr. Doug Busby
Jun 30
The Thorn in the Flesh
I’ve been thinking a lot about a passage of scripture I’m wrestling with. It’s Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” passage, which I’m sure is...
Lou Ann Karabel
Jun 28


Trish Lawson's Reflections
In the last two weeks during my many “Mom Taxi” trips to summer school, sport camps, and errands the presence of geese has been at a...
Trish Lawson
Jun 14


The Hope of Pentecost
"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a...
Jerry Kahrs
Jun 8


The Lessons of the Trees
As I write, I’m sitting on the screened porch of our cabin at Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio. It’s nearly 8:00 pm, and a few birds are...
Lou Ann Karabel
May 25


Betwixt & Between
There just seems to me to be a whole lot of current situations/circumstances that have me feeling betwixt and between two different...
Jim Hubbard
May 17


Sharon Kinsey's Reflections
When I am getting ready to write my reflection for First Notes, I often turn to the bookshelf that I refer to as the one containing my...
Sharon Kinsey
May 10
The Lord Bless You and Keep You…
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, thus you shall bless the Israelites: you shall say to them, the...

Rev Dr Julia Zhao
May 3


Trish Lawson's Reflections
During my time as a member of FPCV, I have heard about how amazing the Women’s Ministry was “way back when” and I am lucky enough to be a...
Trish Lawson
Apr 26
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