FAITH, LOVE, COMMUNITY
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WELCOME!
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IN PERSON WORSHIP
Sunday, 9:30am
ONLINE WORSHIP
Sunday, 9:30am – Watch below
Want a quiet place to listen to Sunday’s service? Come to the Serenity Garden at 9:30am and enjoy Worship in this very special place.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Food Truck Party VBS invites children to get on a roll with God as a parade of Food Trucks rolls into their neighborhood for the summer’s biggest party! Using Matthew 6:11; “Give us this day our daily bread,” children are invited to pray as Jesus teaches. These words serve as a reminder that everything we have comes from God – and our daily needs are met by God. Through stories in both the Old and New Testaments, this VBS opens kids’ eyes to the countless ways God provides, loves, and cares for us while inviting them to join God in providing, loving, and caring for others. The goal of Food Truck Party is to help children build on the practice of using daily prayer to turn to God for their needs – and also to serve as the hands of God in ensuring that the needs of others are met.
Food Truck Party VBS will be held June 20-24, 2022 from 9:00am-12:00pm at JupiterFIRST Church (1475 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter, FL 33458). Kids must be 4 years old (by June 20, 2022 and fully potty trained) through completing 5th grade to participate. Volunteers are needed, too (6th grade completed through adults).
The cost for VBS is $60 per child. The cost covers a VBS t-shirt, snacks, station materials, and more. The registration fee for additional children from the same household is $50 per additional child. Please note – your VBS registration is not complete if you haven’t completed your registration form(s) and payment(s).
***Registration is currently FULL for all age groups. If you would like your child to be on our waiting list, please email marthe@jupiterfirst.org in case any spots open up.***
Questions? Email Marthe at marthe@jupiterfirst.org or call 561-747-8340.
PUMPKIN PATCH ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
JupiterFIRST Church is hosting our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. There will be many artists and crafters along with Children’s games, bounce houses such as a Bounce House, pumpkins, story time, picture booth, Bake Sale and a Plant Sale. Corn dogs & drinks will be for sale in the cafe.
If you would like to participate as a vendor in the festival, please click on the link below. Please also advise other artists & crafters/creators about this event.
Want to volunteer for this event? We need baked goods, plant/pot donations, Fall decorations and more! We also need a set up/tear down team. Please email serve@jupiterfirst.org if you can help!
Groups and Studies – Ways to connect with God and each other!
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WE MAKE THE ROAD BY WALKING
When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am
Where: CSR
Join Betty Kniss for this 8-week Summer book study, We Make The Road By Walking, by Brian McLaren. Learn to cultivate an honest, insightful understanding of the Bible and of Christian faith in the 21st Century. Engage with discussion questions designed to challenge, stimulate and encourage, and re-imagine what it means to live joyfully in today’s world as agents of God’s justice, creativity and peace.
LECTIONARY LUNCH
When: Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Zoom
Grab some lunch and join Pastor Chip, David, Marthe and other members of the JupiteFIRST Team as they read and discuss the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the week.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
When:
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm on Zoom & in person
Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00pm Zoom & in person
Whether you are an experienced knitter or crocheter or a novice with a desire to learn, this weekly group of serving hearts will welcome you with open arms.
This ministry has been making prayer shawls, afghans, baby blankets and more for our church community and well beyond our doors.
CONFIRMATION CONVERSATIONS
When: Wednesdays, through May 11, 6:30pm
Where: CSR
Parents are invited to participate this informal class led by Rev. David Kaiser-Cross (ret.). This 7-week class is perfect if you want to learn more about topics relevant to Confirmation. All sessions are meant to help bridge conversations between parents and their student going through Confirmation.
BOOK CLUB
When: 3rd Thursday of each month 7:00pm
Where: Bethany Room, CSR
For anyone new to Book Club, we read almost everything. When we meet, please share with us the best books you have read during the past two years. The books chosen so far are Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson and Sooley by John Grisham.
MOMSFIRST
WE'RE BACK!
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: CSR
Join Sherlyn Burnham-Kuehn for support, encouragement, spiritual growth, and more! Connect, renew and rejoice in knowing that you have a network of women to help you navigate motherhood – no matter what age your children are in the process.
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: CSR – Bethany Room
Caring for a loved one with dementia is something you just do. Though done out of love, it can be difficult and emotionally draining for the caregiver. Because of this, JupiterFIRST is, once again, offering a Dementia Caregivers Support Group.
Thanks for Giving!
Every member and attender has the privilege of partnering with JupiterFIRST Church to change the world with the good news of Jesus.
We invite you to make that relationship official by committing to our Benchmark V principles of membership in 2022!
Get to know us better
A church isn’t its building, a church is its people.
If you want to know JupiterFIRST Church better, then the best way is to get to know our people!
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Meet Lori
LMHC, CNHP
Lori’s Story
Hi, I am Lori Oberacker-Pardue. I have been a member of JFC for over 30 years. My roots grow deep here. My three children, Marc (age 32), Hana (age 31), and Luke (29) grew up in this church. I met my husband, Jack Pardue, here as well. My mother, Marie Oberacker, is also a long-time member..
As much as my family is a part of JupiterFIRST Church, the church is part of my family. My kids participated in Sunday School and Youth Group growing up and Hana was even the Interim Director of Youth Ministries for a year. My husband, Jack, is a member of the JupiterFIRST Singers. Me, well, I have worn many hats over the years – all very fashionable, of course.
What you can expect Sunday mornings
We know coming to a new church can feel a bit awkward. We want you to feel comfortable and encouraged from the moment you arrive on campus. Here’s what you can expect on Sunday mornings, online or in-person:
60-75-minute gathering
Joyful and Uplifting Worship
Practical and Compelling Sermons
Progressive and Inclusive Community
Monthly Communion
Exceptional Kids' Programs
Commitment to Sacred Space and Liturgy
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