Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements

By Gina Hardiman / February 11, 2025

A calendar of events for the coming week plus the latest announcements from the ministries of Fourth.

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Annual Meeting of the Congregation

By Susan Kemp / January 21, 2025

All church members are encouraged to stay after the 11 a.m. service February 2, 12:30 p.m., to vote on the 2024 budget and candidates for church office.

A New Look to the Children’s Area

By Jean Bronson / January 15, 2025

In the spring of 2023, we began a conversation about how to make the large, off-white maze of our children’s area more child-friendly.

Assistive Listening System

By Susan Kemp / June 18, 2024

This assistive listening system makes a profound difference in worship for those hard of hearing, providing a more comfortable experience for the listener.

Support Groups at Fourth

By Rev. Corey Gray / May 30, 2024

In any given week, there are multiple support groups meeting at Fourth or online which strive to help those in our midst who are navigating particular life challenges.

New in the Library

By Jennifer Horst / May 6, 2024

Fourth’s Library has always been a pleasant place to study, browse, or relax with a good read, and now it’s also a safer environment for the books.

Change to the Lord’s Prayer

By Dr. Todd Smedley / April 5, 2024

To bring the language of the Lord’s Prayer into closer conformity with the language of Scripture, this week Fourth’s pastors and Session approved changing the wording of one phrase in the Lord’s Prayer.

Meet Our New Pastor of Outreach

By Susan Kemp / March 13, 2024

Last month Fourth received its newest pastor, Dr. Isaiah Nengean, the first to serve in the newly created position of Pastor of Outreach.

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Annual Meeting of the Congregation

By Susan Kemp / January 23, 2024

All church members are encouraged to stay after the 11:00 a.m. service February 4, 12:30 p.m., to vote on the 2024 budget and candidates for church office.

Don’t Miss Your Connection: Missions Conference, October 20–25

By Susan Kemp / September 19, 2023

When Missions Director Janie Randell was serving as a nurse in the jungles of Papua, Indonesia, years ago, a fellow missionary’s child needed surgery that required flying halfway around the globe…

Fourth Night Returns!

By Susan Kemp / August 1, 2023

Fourth Night is our all-church midweek gathering that brings the church family together to enjoy good food, intergenerational fellowship, and teaching for all ages.

Special Blessings Name Change

By Susan Kemp / May 30, 2023

A Thoughtful Change Fourth’s Special Blessings ministry has changed its name to “Disability Ministry” beginning June 1. This decision was made after much prayer, research, and discussion involving Fourth’s pastors…