Thursday, January 7th, 2021
A weekday e-mailer from
Matt Matthews
  
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Dear Friends,
 
I promised these emails would return to the standard format to which you have become accustomed. Yesterday’s news was so upending I find that I can’t return to that normal today. Not yet. 
 
I want to thank the 28-people in our flock who joined us in our Zoom service of prayer. We were honored to pray for many of you by name, and to pray for our nation. 
 
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“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” 
 
God of ages,
in your sight nations rise and fall,
and pass through times of peril.
Now when our land is troubled,
be near to judge and save.
May leaders be led by your wisdom;
may they search your will and see it clearly.
If we have turned from your way,
help us to reverse our ways and repent.
Give us your light and your truth to guide us;
through Jesus Christ,
who is Lord of this world, and our Savior. 
Amen.
 
—From the Book of Common Worship
 
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Peace to you all. 
 
Matt
864.386.9138
 
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ESL Café Time
 
First Pres members are invited to join us for our monthly Zoom café time on January 14^th at 10 AM. This would be a great time for you to get to know some of our students and tutors. If you’ve ever wondered what the ESL program is like, this is a great place to find out. We will be split into small groups so that we can discuss with each other. Bring your favorite hot drink and a snack to our Zoom Café Time.
 
We will have a Zoom Café Time every second Thursday of the month.
Email esl@firstpres.church for the link. 

 
If you have any questions, please email the ESL Director, Jeanette Pyne, at jeanette@firstpres.church.