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WHAT'S NEW? First Presbyterian's new memorial wall has been dedicated and is now being used! Stop by the church and have a look! |
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Church Staff
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Pastor:
Dana Stout
Church Office Manager:
Diana Hoerst
Financial Secretary:
Linda Luhrsen-Farmer
Session Clerk:
Bob Northcutt
Treasurer:
Jodi Miller
Organist:
Phee Ellinghausen
Temporary Choir Director:
Kris Bill
Sunday School Superintendant:
Dorthy Cassidy
Youth Director:
Margo Northcutt
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) PRESBYTERY OF CINCINNATI HOPEWELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF DILLSBORO, INDIANA ARKALMIGHTY
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In the Heart of Aurora for Good
215 FOURTH STREET, AURORA, INDIANA 47001-1203
(812) 926-2183, 1stpresbyaurora@embarqmail.com
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30 a.m.
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF OUR CHURCH
We are proud to be a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the largest Presbyterian body in the United States, headquartered out of Louisville, Kentucky. Our roots go back to the very beginnings of the protestant reformation, to the work of such people as John Calvin in Switzerland and John Knox in Scotland. We have been around for a long time, but our worship is vital and our fellowship is uplifting. We truly mean it when we encourage all to have a close, personal and enthusiastic relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are active in missions for such causes as the Dearborn County Clearing House assistance ministry, international efforts such as water projects in Haiti and Guatemala, ongoing Hurricane Katrina Relief, and Habitat for Humanity (for which we also serve as the local contact location). Our Congregation has been providing family friendly worship to Aurora and the surrounding "environs" since 1826. We welcome children and people of all ages and classes. Whether you are a family of one, two or many, you will find a welcoming spirit within our walls and in our hearts. We are easy to get to in Aurora, and just minutes from such communities as Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Rising Sun, Dillsboro, and Moores Hill. We dress comfortably and we smile readily. COME AND SEE US THIS SUNDAY!
This section is dedicated to providing introductory information about Presbyterians to those who may be curious about our beliefs or traditions. It will also be helpful to those of our own fellowship who would like some "refresher" information. The information posted here will change from time to time and is intended to be instructional as well as encouraging of further inquirey. Please visit often. If you have specific questions about any of the material discussed here, we encourage you to use the e-mail link at the bottom of this page to ask. We will do our best to get back to you in very short order.
ABOUT JESUSPresbyterians believe Jesus was "Fully human, fully God." Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raises Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from the dead to life eternal. (From the Presbyterian Brief Statement of Faith, Lines 8-26) Jesus was born of a woman - Mary; in a particular place - the Middle East; to a particular people - the Jews. He was born as a helpless infant who hungered, cried, had to be changed and grew as all babies grow. As a grown man, Jesus knew all of the feelings humans know - joy, sadness, discouragement, loneliness, and longing. Yet Jesus also trusted completely in God and was without sin. Jesus' actual ministry on earth was short - approximately three years. Because his teachings challenged powerful religious and government leaders, he was executed as a dangerous and seditious criminal. He died, was buried, and was resurrected by God. For Christians, this resurrection is God's most amazing miracle and proof that Jesus was indeed divine. We believe that Jesus is as alive today as he was on the first Easter morning and that he is present with us today, even though we cannot see him or physically touch him. We call Jesus "LORD" because he has saved us from the power of death and the power of sin and because, through his sacrifice, we are able to know the fullness of God's love for us. Christians also believe that Jesus will one day return to the earth to complete the task of creating a world where justice, peace, and love rule and evil is no more. To those who believe in Christ, such an event is seen not with fear but with joyful anticipation. Because Jesus showed that not even death can stop God's purpose and God's activity, we know that we have life and hope forever. (Copyright 2001 by Presbyterian Church (USA). All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission.) COMING SOON!!!!!!
- Ongoing Construction of memorial wall and garden in the church yard
- Sermon Series on the Apostles' Creed
- Youth Worship Service on May 3rd
- Time with Our Administrative Commission on May 3rd
- Pentecost Birthday Party on May 31
"This Is Not A Money Sermon"
The historic church edifice has recently received a $90,000 facelift thanks to the congregation's building fund and the generous contribution of the Dearborn Community Foundation. We are also in the midst of replacing all the walkways on the church grounds, making repairs to our historic rock retaining walls, completing repairs to our steeple, and adding a beautiful granite-faced memorial wall and garden which will be available to the community as a remembrance to loved ones who have died. Stop by the church for a look!
MISSION AT HOME! - THE DEARBORN COUNTY CLEARING HOUSE This section is currently being developed, please visit again soon to read about this important community program and the efforts of First Presbyterian to support its ongoing mission.
