John Adams and Madison Adams will affirm their baptism and receive their official first communion on February 3rd during worship.  John and Madison   completed their communion preparation class in January alongside their grandpa, Roger, and volunteers; Shirley Attig and Deb Gonzalez.  A special reception in their   honor will follow worship.  You are invited to join […]

Our February noisy offering will support the Sauk Valley Food Bank (SFVB).  Last year the SVFB gave out 2 million pounds of food to local food pantries most of which are in Whiteside County.  A lot of fresh produce comes from the Walmart Distribution Center.  The SVFB Shared Maintenance Program allows non-profits to buy certain […]

Please join us for BBT in February!  Breaking Bread Together or BBT is a time of sharing life, God’s love and a meal together!  The purpose of BBT is to share life together; connecting in God’s love and welcoming God’s presence in all of life.  These are no host gatherings for all interested parties. Join […]

YOU are most welcome at the Black History Month Gala & Silent Auction on February 23rd beginning at 6 p.m.  Tickets are $25 a piece or $40 a couple.  Pastor Bree has tickets or they can be purchased online (see the website in the BHM photo). Thanks!  

One in Christ Unity Worship Service Friday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian (410 Second Ave., Sterling)The Diversity Committee of the Sauk Valley invites you to come and worship with the congregations of Rock Falls and Sterling at the One in Christ Unity Worship Service on February 22nd at 5:30 p.m.  A free meal […]

The Diversity Committee of the Sauk Valley strives to “educate, empower, and inform our community about diversity, cultural  awareness and justice for all.”  Religious leaders, civic leaders and volunteers are collaborating to strengthen relationships  between people of all ethnicities and cultures in our area for we are one all one in Christ!  You are welcome […]

1. Heard a proposal for a weather camera from Sauk Valley Weather. com to be mounted at church to inform congregation of weather situation at any time. 2. Budget proposal for 2019 was discussed and approved for presentation at the January 20th Fiscal Forum to be held after worship. 3.  Special Offering envelopes in 2020 […]

Join us for  Tuesday Night Adult Bible Study  January 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6:30 p.m.  at Immanuel.  This four week study will explore sections of the book of Romans. In Romans, we find some key, foundational teachings about living as the body of Christ, the Holy Spirit, sin and righteousness. In Romans, we […]

St. Paul in Sterling will be the host church for the Luther College Nordic Choir performing on February 1, 2019 at 7 pm.   Two of the 80-member choir, Collin Zollinger and Evan Lobdell, are from Sterling and members of St. Paul. Tri Church has made arrangements for the choir members to stay at the Country […]