Focus on Missions
Samrat Kodavatikanti, son of Joseph Kodavatikanti (K Joseph), regularly sends me pictures and messages and I recently asked him for a...
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FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
MONTROSE
Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Nov 62 min read
The Grace of Giving
In 2 Corinthians 8: 1-7, Paul writes to the church of Corinth of how three very poor congregations in Macedonia collected money to give...
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Alaina Quinn
Oct 173 min read
Meet the new Children & Family Ministry Coordinator
My name is Alaina Quinn, and I am the new Children and Family Ministry Coordinator (CFMC). I want to thank you for welcoming me into your...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Oct 31 min read
Beth Bates, Licensed Professional Therapist
The Session is pleased to announce the addition of an in-house counselor on our premises. Her name is Beth Bates, and she is an...
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Daisy Chell
Sep 251 min read
Happy Fall
As we are greeted by lovely cool weather, I'm delighted to share that we are one month into our school year. September has been full of...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Sep 41 min read
All Church Fall Kick-Off
Nearly everyone enjoys celebrations. So, on Sunday, September 15th, after the worship service, we will have our 2nd Annual All-Church...
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Daisy Chell
Aug 122 min read
The Sonshine Patch Is Ready For School!
Hello, beloved church family. I hope you have been enjoying another glorious Colorado summer! Over here at Sonshine Patch Preschool,...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Aug 72 min read
Enhancing the Worship Experience: Meet Our New Worship Coordinator
You may have been hearing about how Session has committed to three strategic goals for First Presbyterian Church – Montrose. One of the...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Jul 22 min read
Beer, Conversation, and God
Beer, conversation, and God. Bryan Berghoef, pastor, writer, and theologian, calls these three words the “perfect little trifecta.” Early...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Jun 111 min read
Being Nice and Being Kind
Many years ago, a ruling elder taught me the difference between being nice and being kind. She served on the Committee on Ministry of the...
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Daisy Chell
Jun 62 min read
A Wonderful Year In Review
How do you put a whole year into a few words? "It was wonderful" just doesn't seem to cut it. But it must be said - teachers, children,...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
May 12 min read
What are the practical implications of Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount?
When you think of the word “counterculture,” what images pop into your mind? I suspect that many of you will think of the time in the...
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Daisy Chell
Apr 102 min read
He Is Risen, Just As He Said!
We are so thankful to be able to celebrate this special time with our Sonshine Family. During Holy Week in March, we had an Easter event...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Apr 32 min read
On The Road From Here to There
There is a story of a young boy who wanted to show his dad how good he was with a bow and arrow. So, he invited his dad to the side of...
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Hannah Freese
Mar 311 min read
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
Easter Sunday Scriptures: John 20: 10-18; Luke 24: 13-35; Matthew 28: 1-10 Hold your head high, Christ has risen. Rejoice and shout,...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Mar 302 min read
Lent Day 46
Scripture: Romans 8: 1-11 8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the...
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Bob Burk
Mar 292 min read
Lent Day 45
Scripture: 1 Peter 1: 10 – 20 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched...
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Rev. Dr. Jesse G. Mabanglo
Mar 282 min read
Lent Day 44
Scripture: Mark 14: 12-25 12 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover...
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Bob Burk
Mar 273 min read
Lent Day 43
Scripture: John 13:21-32 A poignant, passionate story of being found out in betrayal. 21 After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in...
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Bob Burk
Mar 263 min read
Lent Day 42
Scripture: Psalm 71:1-8,14 1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 In your righteousness, rescue me and...
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