First Presbyterian Church -Newton eight high school youth and one adult chaperone are joining over 1300 other Presbyterian youth and adults at Montreat Youth Conference 2017 this week. "A Missing Peace" is the theme for the week. Sunday we discussed about Perceptions of Peace- How does God define peace? John 14:27 & Ephesians2:17-19. Today we are focusing on Receiving Peace- Ezekiel 12:9-12 (false teachings of peace) and John 20:19-29- peace to the Disciples.

“Maker Fun Factor” Vacation Bible School” Youth and adults from FPC Newton joined with Beth Eden Lutheran Church July 9-13th for a joint Vacation Bible School. Beth Eden served as a host site while FPC Newton provided many of the adult and youth volunteer instructors and Crew Leaders. Many thanks to go the following volunteers who provided their gifts to making VBS a success: Adult volunteers : Anna White, Mimi Michael, Margy Butterfield, Candance Jongetjes and Suzanne Rhine