Join Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons for this week’s Fridays at First as he reflects on his recent visit with seminary students in Minneapolis. He also highlights Commitment Sunday and the opportunity for our congregation to prayerfully support the mission of First Pres in 2027. Looking ahead, Dr. Gibbons shares details about the Veterans Appreciation Luncheon, Operation Christmas Child Shoebox opportunity, and upcoming Christmas concerts. Plus, get a preview of his new Sunday morning sermon series, “Missed Call… God,” exploring the timeless lessons of faith, obedience, and trusting God found in 1 Samuel. Tune in for church updates, encouragement, and a little Scottish humor!

Fridays@First | A Season of Gratitude, Generosity, and Christmas Celebrations

As Stewardship Sunday approaches, Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons shares a heartfelt message of gratitude for the generosity and faithful support of our First Pres congregation. This week on Fridays@First, he reflects on the importance of stewardship, looks ahead to Commitment Sunday on October 25, and encourages us to prayerfully consider how God is calling us to support His work in the coming year.

Richard also highlights the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal and gives us a preview of some exciting holiday events, including Christmas for a Cause, Steven Curtis Chapman's The Music of Christmas tour, and our beloved Christmas@First concerts, Behold Our God.

Plus, he welcomes new Congregational Care staff member Sara Galuppo, celebrates the participation of our Covenant Choir in Sunday worship, and offers a preview of this week's Stewardship Sunday message from 2 Corinthians 9:6–12.

Fridays@First | Greetings from Egypt and What's Happening at First Pres

Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons is back from Egypt with stories and highlights from his visit with our ministry partners! This week on Fridays@First, he shares his experiences at the Presbyterian Church's 125th Annual Prayer Conference in Luxor, the dedication of a new church, and a meaningful visit with our partner congregation at Ain Shams Church in Cairo.

Richard also shares some exciting things happening at First Pres, including the opening of Fresh Start CoffeeWorks at the Intersection Café, the kickoff of Operation Christmas Child, and the upcoming Christmas for a Cause concert benefiting Isaiah 117 House. Plus, there's an important reminder to complete the Congregational Survey by Sunday, October 11.

Finally, Richard looks ahead to Sunday worship as we return to Revelation and explore Christ's message to the church at Laodicea (Revelation 3:14–22).

Join us for ministry updates, encouragement, and perhaps a little Egyptian humor along the way!