BELONG

As we engage in life and Kingdom work together at First Pres, we believe that BELONGING in God’s PRESENCE, to His PEOPLE, and in the PLACE He’s called us is our charge as we grow deeper in community and Christlikeness. Missional Living has been our focus for several years, but it’s only one of the three components that lead us to the BELONGING and life of flourishing that God designed for us. While Missional Living applies to the PLACES He sets us, we must also move toward His PEOPLE (Church Family) and His PRESENCE. Join us on our journey to deeper BELONGING together.

Pentecost

May 24 - august 30

May 24 – Text: Acts 1:1-11

PRESENCE - Read Acts 1:1-11. Thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and look for His signs.

PEOPLE - Reach out to a friend with thanksgiving for being there in your season of waiting.

PLACE - Pray for a neighbor or coworker who is in a season of waiting.

May 31 – Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 1:1-11. Reflect on the things that truly matter in life.

PEOPLE - Reach out to a friend with gratitude for their love and kindness.

PLACE - Live missionally toward a neighbor with a glimpse of hope in their despair.

June 7 – Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 1:12-18. Journal the ways that your life is a gift from God.

PEOPLE - Confess to a friend the instances where you have taken God’s blessings for granted.

PLACE - Find a way to be extravagantly generous with the gifts God has given you.

June 14th – Ecclesiastes 2

PRESENCE - Read and reflect on Ecclesiastes 2. Trust in God’s sovereignty.

PEOPLE - Schedule intentional, uninterrupted time with a close friend this week.

PLACE - Learn the names of neighbors you regularly see but do not know.

June 21st – Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and trust in God’s perfect timing.

PEOPLE - Be present with a friend during a difficult season.

PLACE - Volunteer your time or skills where they are needed right now.

June 28th – Ecclesiastes 3:9-22

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 3:9-22 and seek God’s glory in the ordinary things.

PEOPLE - Make time for things that bring joy and connection with friends.

PLACE - Bring joy into your workplace.

July 5th – 1 Peter 2:9-17

PRESENCE - Read 1 Peter 2:9-17 and thank God for calling you into His wonderful light.

PEOPLE - Affirm a friend’s good deed.

PLACE - Pray for your community leaders.

July 12th – Ecclesiastes 4:1-12

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 and find peace knowing He is with you always.

PEOPLE - Comfort a friend who may be feeling lonely.

PLACE - Include someone at work who may be considered an outsider.

July 19th – Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 and spend some time in silence and solitude this week.

PEOPLE - Host a worship night for your friends.

PLACE - Pray for our church family on mission in Costa Rica.

July 26th – Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 and reflect on the gifts God has given you.

PEOPLE - Sacrifice time in your schedule to pour into a friend.

PLACE - Be known for humility in your community.

August 2nd – Ecclesiastes 6:1-2

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 6:1-2. Start a gratitude journal this week.

PEOPLE - Grab coffee with a new Covenant Partner.

PLACE - Find a way to give of your time or finances this week.

August 9th – Ecclesiastes 7:13-18

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 7:13-18 and keep a journal of moments where God surprised you or showed up in ways you didn’t expect.

PEOPLE - Talk with a friend about how God has shown up in your life lately.

PLACE - Take steps to serendipitously meet a need for a neighbor.

August 16th – Ecclesiastes 8

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 8 and pray for God’s will to be done in your life.

PEOPLE - Invite a friend to share in a hobby that brings you joy.

PLACE - Invite a new friend to Sunday Supper!

August 23rd – Ecclesiastes 9:1-6

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 9:1-6 and create quiet space in your day to listen for God’s voice.

PEOPLE - Comfort a friend who is grieving.

PLACE - Share the gospel with a stranger this week.

August 30th – Ecclesiastes 9:7-12

PRESENCE - Read Ecclesiastes 9:7-12 and pray that God would give you a joyful heart.

PEOPLE - Host a meal for friends or family and share about the gifts God has given you.

PLACE - Consider a specific need in your community and take steps to meet it.

Eastertide

April 5 - May 17

April 5th - 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, 47-58

PRESENCE - Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, 47-58; praise God for the life, death, & resurrection of Christ.

PEOPLE - Remind a friend of the hope of the resurrection.

PLACE - Join your church family at LifeFest 2026!

April 12th - John 20:19-29

PRESENCE - Read John 20:19-29 and let the reality of the risen Christ transform your despair into hope.

PEOPLE - Ask someone you trust to pray with you about a struggle you’re going through.

PLACE - Look for opportunities to serve your coworkers in practical ways.

April 19th - James 4:1-10

PRESENCE - Read James 4:1-10. Pray before acting on your emotions.

PEOPLE - Encourage your friends in God’s truth when conflict arises.

PLACE - Work as unto the Lord, not for worldly recognition.

April 26th - John 11:43-44

PRESENCE - Read John 11:43-44 as Christ’s words to you: Go forward, free from graveclothes.

PEOPLE - Thank a friend for pointing you to the fullness and freedom of life in Christ.

PLACE - Encourage someone in your path today to breathe life into their soul.

May 3rd - Revelation 2:12-17

PRESENCE - Read Revelation 2:12-17 and ask, “Holy Spirit, what do You want to do in and through me today?”

PEOPLE - Ask a friend or family member how you can be praying for them.

PLACE - Send an encouraging message to a First Pres Deacon or Elder.

May 10th - 2 Timothy 1:3-7

PRESENCE - Read 2 Timothy 1:3-7 and thank God for the people who have shaped your faith.

PEOPLE - Ask a friend or family member how you can best serve them this week.

PLACE - Mentor or disciple someone new to their faith.

May 17th - Revelation 2:18-29

PRESENCE - Read Revelation 2:18-29 and pray that the Lord would search your heart and purify your motives.

PEOPLE - Encourage a friend this week who is struggling spiritually.

PLACE - Lead with integrity in your workplace.

Lent

February 22 - March 29

February 22nd - Psalm 90

PRESENCE - Read Psalm 90 and pray that your joy would come from God’s steadfast love.

PEOPLE - Commit to reading a daily devotional with a close friend this Lenten season.

PLACE - Join your church family for the 150th celebration prayer walk between services next Sunday!

March 1st - Psalm 145:1-12

PRESENCE - Read Psalm 145:1-12. Memorize a verse to pray over when you are overwhelmed.

PEOPLE - Share a story of God’s faithfulness with a friend.

PLACE - Participate in the churchwide Serve Day to celebrate First Pres's 150th anniversary!

March 8th - Psalm 145:13-21

PRESENCE - Read Psalm 145:13-21. Be intentional in trusting God’s faithful character.

PEOPLE - Remind friends of God’s care and nearness when they are struggling.

PLACE - Reflect God’s kindness in the way you speak at work and in your community.

March 15th - Deuteronomy 8:10-18

PRESENCE - Read Deuteronomy 8:10-18 and daily ask, “Holy Spirit, what do You want to do in and through me today?”

PEOPLE - Grab lunch with a friend and encourage them in their work.

PLACE - Mentor someone, advocate for a coworker, or give generously when promotions or raises come.

March 22nd - John 19:28

PRESENCE - Read John 19:28 and rest knowing Jesus quenches your every thirst.

PEOPLE - Offer practical help—meals, childcare, rides, check-ins—to a friend in need.

PLACE - Encourage a member of your church family to join a First Pres small group!

March 29th - Luke 19:28-40

PRESENCE - Identify one area where you’re resisting God’s leading and intentionally release it in prayer.

PEOPLE - Include family and friends in serving—meals for others, volunteering, & praying together.

PLACE - Invite a coworker or neighbor to Easter at First Pres!

Epiphany

January 11 - february 15

January 11th - 1 John 3:1

PRESENCE - Read 1 John 3:1 and reflect on what the lavish love of God means for you.

PEOPLE - Encourage your friends; remind them of their value in being loved by God.

PLACE - Live out your identity as a child of God by serving in your community.

January 18th - Colossians 3:17

PRESENCE - Read Colossians 3:17 and invite God into your everyday tasks.

PEOPLE - Be the first to lift up a friend when they feel discouraged.

PLACE - Attend Sunday Supper on the Great Lawn and make a new friend!

January 25th - Ephesians 4:1-6

PRESENCE - Read Ephesians 4:1-6. Daily ask, “Holy Spirit, what do You want to do in and through me today?”

PEOPLE - Pray regularly for unity amongst your community.

PLACE - Get to know a fellow covenant partner - ask them to lunch or coffee.

February 1st - Ephesians 4:11-13

PRESENCE - Read Ephesians 4:11-13. Pray for wisdom to use your spiritual gifts for His glory.

PEOPLE - Join or support a ministry at FPCO with your friends or small group.

PLACE - View your workplace as a mission field—serve others with integrity and compassion.

February 8th - Matthew 6:30-34

PRESENCE - Read Matthew 6:30-34 and begin your day with the prayer, “Lord, help me seek Your kingdom first.”

PEOPLE - Remind a friend of God’s care and faithfulness when they seem overwhelmed.

PLACE - Be a presence of peace in your workplace.

February 15th - Matthew 28:18-20

PRESENCE - Read Matthew 28:18-20 and reflect on how God is calling you to participate in His mission—globally.

PEOPLE - Encourage a First Pres Missionary and pray for them daily.

PLACE - Make a connection with someone from an unreached country right here in Orlando.

Advent

november 30 - December 24

November 30th - Luke 3:1-6

PRESENCE - Read Luke 3:1-6. Prepare your heart for Advent, and remove distractions from your spiritual life.

PEOPLE - Commit to reading an Advent devotional* with a close friend this season.

*ADVENT DEVOTIONALS: Advent Meditation, The Advent Project, The Season of Hope, Watch for the Light

FOR KIDS: God is Coming to the Earth to Stay & The Biggest Story Advent

PLACE - Share the good news of Christ’s coming with a neighbor.

December 7th - Luke 1:26-38

PRESENCE - Read Luke 1:26-38 and surrender to God’s will—even when it doesn’t make sense.

PEOPLE - Take time to affirm a friend’s gift, purpose, or growth.

PLACE - Visit the Giving Tree to support a First Pres Mission Partner.

December 14th - Luke 2:8-18

PRESENCE - Read Luke 2:8-18. Be attentive to God’s guidance, just as the shepherds were.

PEOPLE - Share with a friend when you’ve seen God’s promises come true in your life.

PLACE - Proclaim God’s goodness to a stranger or coworker joyfully and boldly.

December 21st - Matthew 2:1-12/December 24th - Luke 2:36-38

PRESENCE - Keep a prayer journal and revisit it regularly to see how God has worked in your life.

PEOPLE - Make an effort to pray with a friend, not just for them.

PLACE - Invite a coworker or neighbor to an FPCO Christmas Eve service!

CHRISTMASTIDE

December 28th - (Lessons & Carols)

PRESENCE - Commit to a spiritual rhythm this year, such as fasting or memorizing Scripture.

PEOPLE - Ask a friend to be an accountability partner in practicing this new rhythm.

PLACE - Find a mission partner whom you will support with your time, talents, or resources.

January 4th - Mark 10:35-45

PRESENCE - Read Mark 10:35-45 and ask God where and who you can serve.

PEOPLE - Send an encouraging verse, prayer, or note to a friend.

PLACE - Introduce yourself to a stranger under the Angel Wing.

Ordinary

september 7 - november 23

September 7th - Revelation 21:1-7

PRESENCE - Read Revelation 21:1-7, reflect on the eternal hope of a new heaven and earth, and let that inform the way you interact with others.

PEOPLE - Belong to your church family by joining a small group!

PLACE -Create a playlist of songs that help you look forward to Heaven. Share it boldly with others to proclaim the Gospel.

September 14th - Genesis 2:4-15

PRESENCE - Read Genesis 2:4-15. Rest in knowing you were created with care.

PEOPLE - Spend time outside with a friend and admire the beauty of God’s creation.

PLACE - Embrace the goodness of work in your everyday life—see your tasks as part of God’s design.

September 21st - Jeremiah 29:4-7

PRESENCE - Read Jeremiah 29:4-7 and find peace in God’s sovereignty.

PEOPLE - Promote peace in your home—avoid gossip and unnecessary conflict.

PLACE - Pray for the flourishing of our city.

September 28th - Jonah 1:1-12,17

PRESENCE - Read Jonah 1:1-12,17. Respond to God’s call on your life, even if it is uncomfortable.

PEOPLE - Seek help from our Christian community when you are struggling.

PLACE - Speak truth and peace into our culture that fixates on fear and chaos.

October 5th - Jonah 3:10; 4:1-4

PRESENCE - Read Jonah 3:10; 4:1-4. Ask God to point you toward someone hard to love.

PEOPLE - Ask a friend to spur you in a concrete step toward growing in grace.

PLACE - Pray for our Tajikistan partners using the link on our Dashboard.

October 12th - Genesis 1:26-28

PRESENCE - Read Genesis 1:26-28. Praise God that our identity is rooted in Him, and not our achievements.

PEOPLE - Celebrate and encourage your friends’ God-given gifts.

PLACE - Share your resources of time and talent to meet a need in our community.

October 19th - Philippians 2:5-11

PRESENCE - Read Philippians 2:5-11. Pray for a humble heart.

PEOPLE - Do small acts of kindness for your friends without seeking recognition.

PLACE - Seek out a way to serve your city this month.

October 26th - Philippians 2:1-4

PRESENCE - Read Philippians 2:1-4 and ask God to pluck out your pride.

PEOPLE - Pray for unity in your relationships—name specific people and situations.

PLACE - Gather with neighbors for a festive celebration!

November 2nd - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

PRESENCE - Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Spend time in the Word daily as it guides your decisions.

PEOPLE - With a close friend, share Scripture that has helped or comforted you recently.

PLACE - Offer to meet with a new Covenant Partner to welcome them into the church family.

November 9th - Jeremiah 29:2-11

PRESENCE - Read Jeremiah 29:2-11. Be obedient in a season of waiting.

PEOPLE - Encourage each other in hope—reminding one another that God has a plan.

PLACE - Invite others to join you in cleaning up your neighborhood or our Downtown.

November 16th - Philippians 2:1-4

PRESENCE - Read Philippians 2:1-4 and thank God for the comfort of Christ’s love.

PEOPLE - Offer a listening ear to a friend who’s carrying a burden.

PLACE - Show small acts of courtesy—hold a door, yield in traffic, let someone ahead of you in line...

November 23rd- Psalm 90:1

PRESENCE - Read Psalm 90:1. Reflect on what it means for God to be our “dwelling place.”

PEOPLE - Take time to pray together with your friends or small group.

PLACE - Have a conversation with someone from a different generation than you.

Pentecost

June 8 - August 31

June 8th - Acts 2:1-3

PRESENCE - Read Acts 2:1-3 Pray for the Holy Spirit’s presence and leading in your day-to-day.

PEOPLE - Spend intentional time with a friend or family member praying, studying Scripture, or encouraging one another spiritually.

PLACE - Offer to bring a meal to a neighbor you may not know very well.

June 15th - Luke 15:11-31

PRESENCE - Reflect on Luke 15:11-31 and God’s kindness to run toward us in our messiness.

PEOPLE - Pursue reconciliation with a friend by sending them a thoughtful message.

PLACE - Invite an acquaintance to coffee and ask to hear their story.

June 22nd - Philemon 1-24

PRESENCE - Read Philemon 1-24. Pray that God would reveal His redemptive purpose in a relational struggle.

PEOPLE - Offer to mediate peace between friends in conflict.

PLACE - Seek out an opportunity to serve your church family.

June 29th - Philemon vs 24

PRESENCE - Read Philemon 1-24. Surrender a hardship in prayer and trust God’s process.

PEOPLE - Host a small group, prayer night, or a simple meal at your home with friends.

PLACE - Prepare for Strike Hunger Month by gathering non-perishable items to drop off at the EMC lobby next week!

July 6th - Ruth 1:19-21; 4:14-16

PRESENCE - Read Ruth 1:19-21; 4:14-16. Keep a gratitude journal to see God’s faithfulness.

PEOPLE - Reach out to a faithful friend in your life and thank or encourage them.

PLACE - Gather neighbors, co-workers, or friends and serve at Daily Bread this month!

July 13th - Judges 16:23-30

PRESENCE - Read Judges 16:23-30. Identify the shame you carry and accept God’s forgiveness.

PEOPLE - Ask a friend to be an accountability partner — someone who will speak Truth in love.

PLACE - Look for one tangible need in your neighborhood (poverty, youth mentorship, loneliness) and take a step to be a light in that space.

July 20th - Job 38-42

PRESENCE - Read Job 38-42 and reflect on God’s questions. Let them remind you of His greatness.

PEOPLE - Sit with, pray for, or gently encourage someone who is grieving.

PLACE - Learn more about Stephen Ministry and consider offering or receiving care.

July 27th - John 3 and 4

PRESENCE - Read John 3 and 4. Spend time in prayer, reflecting on your relationship with Jesus.

PEOPLE - Encourage vulnerability in a small group or among friends — invite others to share how Jesus has changed them.

PLACE - Cross social, racial, or economic barriers this week to offer kindness.

August 3rd - John 17:20-23

PRESENCE - Read John 17:20-23 and reflect on the glory and generosity of the Trinity.

PEOPLE - Assign each day this week to prayer for specific friends to grow in love and oneness.

PLACE - Welcome a new Covenant Partner into the First Pres Church Family!

August 10th - John 13:34-35

PRESENCE - Read John 13:34-35 and reflect on God’s personal and sacrificial love for you.

PEOPLE - Show up for a friend who has been distant and encourage them.

PLACE - Each day this week, do one act of love toward a stranger or neighbor.

August 17th - Luke 10:1-9

PRESENCE - Read Luke 10:19. Practice fasting from one area of comfort in your life.

PEOPLE - Offer practical hospitality to a friend: a ride, a meal, a place to rest.

PLACE - Encourage and support someone in missions, locally or globally.

August 24th - Luke 24:13-27

PRESENCE - Read Luke 24:13-27. Look for His presence in the ordinary — walks, conversations, chores…

PEOPLE - Create a playlist that reminds you of Jesus, and share it with friends via social media/text.

PLACE - Invite a neighbor to Sunday Supper on the Great Lawn!

August 31st - Psalm 8:1-4; 13:1-6; 30:7-12; & 2

PRESENCE - Read Psalm 8:1-4; 13:1-6; 30:7-12; & 2. Start your day by praising God for His majesty.

PEOPLE - Create a soundtrack of your life based on the Psalms and share it with your friends and family. Let your soundtrack be a testimony to your faith in Jesus Christ.

PLACE - Greet a new face under the Angel Wing this Sunday!

Eastertide

april 20 - may 25

April 20

PRESENCE - Read John 20:10-23 to remember that Jesus meets you in all circumstances with compassion and tenderness.

PEOPLE - Be present in prayer and care for a friend walking through a valley.

PLACE - Invite your friends or small group to serve one of our Mission partners this month.

April 27

PRESENCE - Read 2 Samuel 12:1-15. Reflect on God’s pursuit of us – to invite us into His love.

PEOPLE - Schedule time with a friend who’s drifting or struggling to listen through compassion and grace.

PLACE - Pray for local leaders: mayors, pastors, teachers… — to lead with humility, Truth, and compassion.

May 4

PRESENCE - Read Acts 9:1-19. How do you relate to Paul’s conversion story?

PEOPLE - Share with a friend how God transformed the way you see yourself, others, and your purpose.

PLACE - Think of someone considered “too far gone” and pray that God would soften your heart toward them.

May 11

PRESENCE - Read Esther 4:9-17 and pray for bold surrender similar to Esther.

PEOPLE - Ask a friend to practice a spiritual discipline with you (fast, pray, serve…)

PLACE - Use your unique gifts to make a positive impact in your neighborhood or workplace.

May 18

PRESENCE - Read John 9:24-39 and reflect on what truths God may be revealing to you right now.

PEOPLE - Identify someone in your life who is growing in faith and send them a note, text, or word of encouragement.

PLACE - Practice the way of Jesus by seeking out, listening to, and honoring those who’ve been ‘cast out’.

May 25

PRESENCE - Read John 20:24-29. In prayer, be honest with God about your doubts and questions and find comfort in knowing God will meet you in your uncertainty.

PEOPLE - Get coffee with a friend who is wrestling with disappointment or uncertainty and encourage them.

PLACE - Ask God for an opportunity this week to show kindness to a stranger.

Lent

march 9 - april 13

March 9

PRESENCE - Read Matthew 5:4 and reflect on a time when you were comforted in mourning.

PEOPLE - Reach out to a friend who has experienced loss and pray for them.

PLACE - Choose a homelessness ministry to serve this month.

March 16

PRESENCE - Reflect on Matthew 5:3 and consider what it means to be ‘poor in spirit.’

PEOPLE - Celebrate a friend's successes with an encouraging note!

PLACE - Look for ways to offer your skills freely (i.e. tutoring, mentoring, or fixing).

March 23

PRESENCE - Read Matthew 5:9 to know Jesus, the ultimate peacemaker.

PEOPLE - Register to retreat with our Church Family at LifeFest!

PLACE - Pray for peace and reconciliation within our city.

March 30

PRESENCE - Read Matthew 5:10 and pray for strength to stay firm in Truth when facing opposition.

PEOPLE - Welcome someone new during Fellowship Hour under the Angel Wing.

PLACE - Show kindness to those who oppose you, demonstrating Christ’s love.

April 6

PRESENCE - Reflect on Matthew 5:5 and practice Christ’s humility and gentleness.

PEOPLE - Attend a new Formation Class!

PLACE - Serve in your community or neighborhood with a humble heart.

April 13

PRESENCE - Meditate on Psalm 30 and praise God for deliverance and healing as we enter Holy Week.

PEOPLE - Attend Tenebrae on 04.17 with a close friend or family member.

PLACE - Share the hope of our Risen King with a friend, and invite them to Easter at First Pres!

Epiphany

JANUARY 5 - MARCH 2

January 5

Presence - Read the story of Rahab in Joshua 2 & 6, and pray that God would give you courage in times of trial.

People - Share your faith story with a close friend.

Place - Extend a helping hand to someone who’s seen as an ‘outsider.’

January 12

Presence - Reflect on Acts 16:11-15 and pray that God would open your heart to hear the Gospel in a new way.

People - Open your home to friends for dinner or game night!

Place - Offer to babysit for a young family in your neighborhood.

January 19

Presence - Read Joshua 1:1-9. Cultivate a habit of meditating on Scripture daily for guidance and strength.

People - Share with a friend how scripture has encouraged you lately.

Place - Leave a gift/snack and a kind note in your mailbox for your mail carrier.

January 26

Presence - Read 1 Kings 18:16-24. Pray that God would help you to identify and remove any worldly distractions in your life.

People - Message a friend you haven’t seen in a while to share the impact they’ve made in your life.

Place - Leave a positive review for a business or restaurant you have enjoyed.

February 2

Presence - Read 2 Samuel 9:1-11 and reflect on how God’s grace is woven throughout the story.

People - Attend Sunday Supper on the Great Lawn with your Church Family!

Place - Show kindness and compassion toward a coworker.

February 9

Presence - Read Daniel 4:28-37. Take time to reflect on God’s gifts in your life.

People - In your Small Group or friend group, share how God transformed your heart through trial.

Place - Leave an encouraging note for a coworker or neighbor.

February 16

Presence - Start your day in the Word. Read Jonah 1:1-12.

People - Extend forgiveness on a path to reconciliation.

Place - Invite a neighbor for a walk in the park to build friendship.

February 23

Presence - Meditate on God’s forgiveness and mercy as you read Numbers 12.

People - Attend the Generational Brunch on Sunday and make a new friend in our Church Family!

Place - Practice three random acts of kindness toward people in your community.

March 2

Presence - As you read Acts 16:22-34, reflect on the transformation of the jailer as a result of Paul and Silas’s prayer and worship.

People - Ask a friend how you can pray specifically for them this week.

Place - Invite a coworker or neighbor to our Ash Wednesday service.

Advent

december 1 - december 29

For the week of December 1

Presence – Read Luke 2:1-7, and commit to at least 5min of dwelling daily in His presence.

People – Use our Advent blocks or calendar to celebrate the season with your family and friends.

Place – Take a tag off the Giving Tree to support and love the less fortunate in our city.

For the week of December 8

Presence – Read Isaiah 9:2-7. Pray a prayer of gratitude that God’s plan of redemption finds its fullness in Jesus.

People – Sow seeds of peace and reconciliation in your Church Family.

Place – Be light in darkness as you help a neighbor brighten their home for the holidays. (Hint: Gift them a candle, help them hang lights, or lend a hand with party prep.)

For the week of December 15

Presence – Read Luke 2:8-14 and meditate on the peace, hope, and joy of Christ’s birth.

People – Pray peace over a friend who may be experiencing anxiety.

Place – Share the Good News of our King by gifting a Nativity ornament, figurine, or depiction to a friend.

For the week of December 22

Presence – Read Isaiah 57:14-16 to prepare your heart for our coming King!

People – Invite a friend to worship with you at First Pres on Christmas Eve!

Place – Volunteer in our community this Christmas!

For the week of December 29

Presence – Reflect on God’s faithfulness in 2024. Pray for flourishing in your family, work, and community in 2025.

People – Sign up for winter bible study or join a small group!

Place – Commit to regularly serving in your community in 2025.

Ordinary

September 1 - november 24

September 1: Read the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2-11) to know the heart of God.

September 8: Read Matthew 5:13-16 and remember that your service gives glory to God.

September 15: Read Matthew 5:43-48 and consider how you can love your enemies.

September 22: Read Matthew 6:1-5 and consider how you can practice humble righteousness.

September 29: Study the Lord’s Prayer using a commentary on Matthew 6:5-15

October 6: Read Matthew 6:19-21 and check your heart regarding material possessions.

October 13: Read Matthew 6:25-34 and trust God to fulfill all your needs.

October 20: Read Matthew 7:1-5 and consider ways that you may judge others.

October 27: Read Matthew 7:7-11 and make a list of things you’re scared to ask God for.

November 3: Join our prayer warriors in 24 Hours of Prayer for our country!

November 10: Read Matthew 7:15-20. Pray for wisdom to see and be bearers of good fruit.

November 17: Read Matthew 7:21-23 – submit to God’s love and obey His commands.

November 24: Read Matthew 7:24-27 and heed the invitation to practice the ways of Jesus.

September 1: Meditate on Matthew 5:7 and look for ways to be merciful to others.

September 8: Look for ways to be a comfort to your friends.

September 15: Check- in with a family member who is difficult for you to love.

September 22: Do something nice for a friend without telling them it was you.

September 29: If you’ve been holding a grudge, ask God to help you forgive them.

October 6: Invite a friend to join you in donating things you don’t use anymore.

October 13: Tell a friend about something you worry about.

October 20: Choose a family member and list 5 traits you admire about them. Text them your list.

October 27: Pray God’s bountiful blessings over your friends and family.

November 3: Gather friends and family and let your voice be heard at the polls.

November 10: Talk with a friend at church to know the fruit of their walk with Christ.

November 17: As an outpouring of your faith, walk with a family member through hardship.

November 24: Study the Sermon on the Mount with someone in your Church Family.

September 1: Consider Matthew 5:9 and focus on being a peacemaker at school or work.

September 8: Show God’s extraordinary kindness to a neighbor.

September 15: Demonstrate kindness toward someone who thinks/believes differently than you.

September 22: Leave an anonymous gift for a neighbor.

September 29: Build His Kingdom by showing God’s deep love to someone at school or work.

October 6: Find a need within your circle to meet with Relentless Generosity.

October 13: Go for a walk and find evidence of God’s provision in nature.

October 20: Choose a non-Christian in your life and identify ways they reflect the image of God.

October 27: Pray God would soften the heart of a friend who doesn’t know Him.

November 3: Volunteer locally to serve and Love the City.

November 10: Demonstrate Spirit-filled love, joy, peace, and patience toward your neighbor.

November 17: Introduce yourself to someone you don’t know in your neighborhood.

November 24: Invite a neighbor over for dinner.

Pentecost

May 19 - august 25

May 19: As we enter into Pentecost, ask God to reveal how you can contribute to our Church Family.

May 26: Read Acts 2:1-13 and reflect on the gift of the Spirit given to the church by Jesus.

June 2: How do you sense the Spirit of God being “poured out” (Acts 2) in your life? Revisit that place/experience this week for reflection.

June 9: Read Peter’s Sermon from Acts 2 and be encouraged that God is with you.

June 16: Reflect on the ways God has provided you with your “daily bread.” Thank Him for His provision.

June 23: Read Acts 4:1-22 and reflect on the gift of salvation in Jesus, our cornerstone.

June 30: In Acts 4:33, ‘the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus’. Remember the goodness of Jesus’ resurrection today.

July 7: Read Acts 5:12-16 to reflect on the work of the Spirit to bring healing. Pray for healing through the power of the Spirit.

July 14: Read Saul’s conversion story in Acts 9 and reflect on the way God met you for the first time.

July 21: Read Acts 10:34-48 and consider how Christ came for ALL.

July 28: Read Acts 13:4-12 to see how Paul called out a false prophet. Ask God to give you discernment in identifying false teaching.

August 4: Remember God’s faithfulness to His people in Acts 13:13-41.

August 11: In Acts 14, Paul used the power of God to heal a lame man. Pray that God would give you faith to expect miracles.

August 18: At the Jerusalem Council, the early church agreed that Gentiles did not need to follow any extra rules to receive salvation. Ask God to show you any extra rules you are adding to faith for salvation.

August 25: Ask God to remind you of old prayers that He has answered.

May 19: Share a meal with a First Pres-er this week.

May 26: Ask the Spirit to place someone on your heart to pray for.

June 2: Acts 2:42 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.” Pick one to do with others this week.

June 9: Reach out to a friend or family member who has encouraged you in the “paths of life” (Acts 2) and thank them for their love and care.

June 16: In Acts, the church came together sharing, “everything in common.” Be a vessel of God to provide someone with their daily bread.

June 23: Spend some time encouraging a friend who reflects Jesus in word and deed.

June 30: Read Acts 4:32-37 and be generous to someone in your life as they were in the early church.

July 7: Pray for a friend or family member who needs healing of mind, heart, or body.

July 14: Ask a friend or relative to share their “Jesus Story” with you.

July 21: God brought new people into the body of believers after Pentecost. Invite someone new to spend time with your friends or family.

July 28: Ask a friend to be your accountability partner.

August 4: Extend God’s forgiveness to you, to a friend or relative this week.

August 11: Spend time in prayer with friends and family this week.

August 18: Ask for forgiveness from any friends or family members that you have judged harshly.

August 25: Ask a friend about how their time with God has been lately.

May 19: Find an opportunity to be generous to someone in your community.

May 26: Where do you see evidence of the Spirit at work in your neighborhood/workplace? Write those things down and thank the Lord for them.

June 2: Enjoy a meal with a friend or neighbor at a local restaurant this week.

June 9: Deliver a note of encouragement/care to a neighbor in a hard season of life.

June 16: The Christian Service Center offers “Daily Bread” to our displaced neighbors. Volunteer with us as we serve the hungry!

June 23: Find a space to proclaim the Gospel: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)

June 30: Partner with your church friends to show generosity in your neighborhood.

July 7: Pray for renewal in those places near your work or home in need of healing.

July 14: Return to a place that has been meaningful to you – where you have felt the presence of God. Ask God to meet you there again.

July 21: Find an opportunity to meet someone outside of your regular circles.

July 28: Look for an opportunity to be light for others in your neighborhood this week.

August 4: God gave the Promised Land to Israel. Make a list of things you are grateful for regarding the place God has given you.

August 11: Ask God to help you see your neighbors the way He sees them.

August 18: Paul and Barnabas's preaching opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. Pray that God would open a door of faith with an unbelieving friend.

August 25: Pray for the non-Christians in your neighborhood this week.

Eastertide

march 31 - May 12

April 7: Read John 21:15-19 to learn what came next for the disciples and the church after Jesus’ resurrection.

April 14: Pray about the day on your way to work or school.

April 21: Pray for humility as you endeavor to become more like Jesus.

April 28: Pray through the lyrics of a favorite hymn.

May 5: Make a list of 10 things you’re grateful for to offer in prayer of thanksgiving.

May 12: Read about Pentecost in Acts 2 in preparation for our new liturgical season.

April 7: In the spirit of Generational Faithfulness, Find a way to invest in an intergenerational friendship this week.

April 14: Spend time with your church family at Sunday Supper this weekend.

April 21: Invite a friend into deeper Revelation study with a book from our resources list.

April 28: Work on being an intentional listener for your friends this week.

May 5: Find ways to celebrate your mother that will make her feel loved.

May 12: Ask a friend or family member to join you in a new hobby.

April 7: Share with a neighbor how you celebrated Easter this year.

April 14: Look for an opportunity to do an act of kindness for a neighbor.

April 21: Find a community event to contribute your time and gifts to this week.

April 28: Read a local paper to be informed and take action in your community.

May 5: Sign up to take a class at the library or join a community club.

May 12: Get outside at a local park or springs and meet someone new while you’re there.

Lent

febuary 18 - March 31

February 18: Choose a Scripture reading plan for Lent like this one.

February 25: We worship a God who can move mountains. Pray and trust God with your “mountain.”

March 3: Spend time in silence with God.

March 10: 1 Corinthians 13:4 says, “Love is patient...” How can you exercise patience this week?

March 17: Read Romans 8:14-17 and consider what it means to be a child of God. How does this change the way you think about yourself?

March 24: Attend the Maundy Thursday & Good Friday as you prepare for Easter.

March 31: Listen to hymns of praise this week as we begin the season of Eastertide.

February 18: Write an encouraging note to someone in your church family.

February 25: Ask a friend or family member how you can be praying for them.

March 3: Plan something fun to do with your church family.

March 10: Share one of your personal goals with a friend and ask them to hold you accountable to it.

March 17: Help a friend with a project they’ve been avoiding.

March 24: Invite a friend to come to church with you for Easter.

March 31: Find a local opportunity to volunteer with a friend.

February 18: Look for an opportunity to be generous with someone in your neighborhood.

February 25: Introduce yourself to a neighbor you haven’t met yet.

March 3: Volunteer to help with an upcoming community event.

March 10: Invite a neighbor over for a fun afternoon.

March 17: Show kindness to a neighbor by helping with a weekly task.

March 24: Host or attend an Easter celebration with family & friends.

March 31: Serve with a First Pres mission partner this week.