Welcome to
First Presbyterian Church Effingham

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on life's journey,
you are welcome at the First Presbyterian Church Effingham,
a community of believers that recognizes, accepts and values
the leadership and spiritual contributions of men, women and children.
The Lord's communion feast welcomes all believers to participate!

Come, walk with us!

Celebrating the Love & Peace of Jesus Christ!
Rev. Burt McGlawn will Deliver the Sunday Message

Have a blessed, wonderful School Year!

Blessing Box Monthly Focus:

Tuna & Chicken (Pouches or Pull-tab) and Pork & Beans

Up-Coming Events

You are invited to attend some or all activities as a guest or member!

Sep-May Sunday Schedule

Sunday Worship, Sunday School & Worship Team

8:15 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice (Also: 5-6 pm on Tue)
9 am Birth-Adult Sunday School Classes
10:15 am Worship Service (Communion on 1st Sunday of the Month)

Friday: 7 am Men’s Bible Study at Kirby IGA

10:30 am - 2:30 pm Sun/Sep 14 Catholic Charities Event Center

Drive-Thru $10 Spaghetti Fundraiser
Tickets are Available at the Drive-Thru

Sun/Sep 21: 8:15 am Worship Team Practice

9 am Sunday School/All Ages
10:15 am Worship Service: Pentecost Offering will be Collected for
Youth/Young Adult Ministries & Child Advocacy/Children at Risk
After Worship: Chili Potluck & Flag Football for All Ages
(NO Youth Meeting)

Camp Carew Workdays

Saturday 8 am-4 pm/Sign Up Sheet is On Narthex Bulletin Board
2025: Sep 27; Oct 25
2026: Mar 28; Apr 25; May 16; Sep 26; Oct 24

Can You Help? Liturgists are needed for Sunday Worship

Please Sign Up in Narthex

Next Steps for Calling a Pastor

1 Complete Self-Study: “Church Mission Study”
2 Study Results Presented to Congregation (Distribute PNC Applications)
3 Session Chooses 8 PNC Members
4 Congregation Elects PNC
5 Presbytery Trains PNC (PNC = Pastor Nominating Committee)

Youth News

6-8 pm Youth Group Meets on Sunday (please check the calendar)
Call 217.342.6272 (Church Office) for Details

Blessing Box

Please click for Poster
Anyone can help and donate! Use the Donation & Amazon buttons on the sidebar!

Food: Food Donations must be Shelf Stable, Sealed, Temperature (heat/cold) Safe

No Glass, no expired food and no clothing please!
Canned Goods: (Meat, Veggie, Soup, Fruit, etc…)
Micro ready meals, Cereal/Granola bars, Protein Bars, Individual fruit/applesauce cups, Dried Fruit, Trail mix, Nuts, Snack Crackers, Nut/Seed Butter: peanut, almond, sunflower, Jerky packets, Rice cakes, Pretzels, Microwave Popcorn

Personal Items:

Socks, Baby wipes, Deodorant, Toothpaste/Brushes, Mouthwash Shampoo/Conditioner, Sunblock/SPF lotions, Feminine Hygiene products, Sanitizer sprays/wipes, Gloves, First-Aid supplies (NO Medication), Rain Ponchos

June-August Sunday Schedule

(Last Sunday is Aug 31)
8:30 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice (Also: 5-6 pm on Tue)
NO Sunday School Classes
9:30 am Worship Service (Communion on 1st Sunday of the Month)