Oh hello there! I didn’t see you! My name is Derek Sumey. I’m so thrilled to tell you that I will be assisting Lou with children and middle school youth ministries for the fall! I have been involved in youth ministry before. Last summer I was an intern for Congregational...
Note: Amy was a summer Whitworth Fellow at 1stPres in 2016. She is currently studying abroad in Cuba this semester. This is Amy’s blog from before hurricane Irma came through. She reports that she is well and that Havana was spare the worst of it. Please continue in your prayers...
Oh, Amy, I’m so sorry! You came in with your bright and cheerful glow, and I probably tampered that glow with my unsolicited advice! I wish I could take back my “helpful” words, but all I can do now is apologize, ask forgiveness, and try to not give advice unless...
I grew up in the very small town of Janesville, CA which is located about 83 miles north of Reno, NV. After graduating high school I moved to Reno and worked at various jobs. Decided that the lifestyle was not my cup of tea. I was adrift not knowing what...
I admit it: I’m a science nerd! By that, I mean I’ve always been fascinated by the natural order of things: plants, astronomy, human body, physics. You name the science, and it draws me in. With exasperation in his voice, my dad used to call me his “Why, why, why...
The passion of our Christ is to be consumed by love – completely consumed – for the benefit of others. To have our very being poured out without reservation upon the worthy and unworthy alike. To be a cup emptied just to satisfy the angry thirst of others. Drained to...
It’s a Monday morning at First Pres, and after an hour and half making the rounds to empty garbage cans, check all the rooms, haul three cartloads of clothing giveaway to the basement, Emily asked if I would be able to write the blog. “Sure,” I replied, “after ‘going a...
Hello friends! This month I’ve moved from being a regular attender at 1st Pres to a new role as Interim Church Administrator. Thanks for extending the opportunity to serve God and the church during this season in the history of the church. Let me share a little of my background....
This summer I have been spending my time planning a youth conference that will take place in the middle of August. The conference is called “Radiate,” and it is going to be at the Kroc Center. The whole premise of the conference is relationships. Why we desire to be in...
