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        <title>Summer Camps Are On!</title>
		<link>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/summer-camps</link>
        <comments>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/summer-camps#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Begin registration here: <a href="http://" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://lebanoncamps.com/camp-lebanon-summer-camps/camper-registration</a></p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Begin registration here: <a href="http://" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://lebanoncamps.com/camp-lebanon-summer-camps/camper-registration</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Online Sermons</title>
		<link>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/online-sermons</link>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;">View our archive of online sermons on our public <a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook page.</a></h3>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;">View our archive of online sermons on our public <a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook page.</a></h3>
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        <title>Welcome Back!</title>
		<link>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/welcomeback</link>
        <comments>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/welcomeback#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>In an abundance of caution, we are asking you to consider joining our pastors, elders and staff in protecting our most vulnerable members by wearing a mask to our services. Masks are NOT required but encouraged. Should you chose to not wear a mask, or to remove it once seated, then we ask you to be more conscientious about maintaining appropriate social distance for the sake of those who are trying to avoid infection, especially health care workers or caretakers of the elderly and those most vulnerable. Masks will be available for those without one.</p>
<p>**Livestream will be accessible on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">facebook page (click here &gt;)</a> for all services for those who are unable to attend.</p>
<p>Here's what else you need to know...</p>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In an abundance of caution, we are asking you to consider joining our pastors, elders and staff in protecting our most vulnerable members by wearing a mask to our services. Masks are NOT required but encouraged. Should you chose to not wear a mask, or to remove it once seated, then we ask you to be more conscientious about maintaining appropriate social distance for the sake of those who are trying to avoid infection, especially health care workers or caretakers of the elderly and those most vulnerable. Masks will be available for those without one.</p>
<p>**Livestream will be accessible on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">facebook page (click here &gt;)</a> for all services for those who are unable to attend.</p>
<p>Here's what else you need to know...</p>
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        <title>COVID-19 Statement</title>
		<link>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/COVID19_update</link>
        <comments>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/COVID19_update#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/monroefirstchurch/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1585936989841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHR_cpujCOqtWcvaZ_WoewN-Lo9IA"><strong>We will have online worship through our facebook page at 11:00 am each Sunday. &gt;</strong></a>&nbsp;</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/online-worship.jpg" alt="online worship" width="540" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Our congregation continues to adapt with our families and community to the continued conditions of social distancing.&nbsp; Recently, our governing officials have extended the large gatherings hold.</p>
<p>What a more important time to lean into God&rsquo;s word, and lean into the love of others.&nbsp; We are hearing and seeing incredible ways people are choosing to faithfully lean into this pandemic, make the best of opportunities given to reach others, and provide prayerful support to those suffering, uncomfortably distanced, ill, changed work conditions, and anxiety.</p>
<p>Our pastors and leaders are continuing to adapt to new ways of extending God&rsquo;s word and worship into our homes.&nbsp; What a blessing it can be to discover our home or apartments can be places of true worship, in anticipation to our future return to larger gatherings at MFC. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Allow the sermons to lead you, your small groups, friends, and families into conversations and fellowship as we enter this experience together.&nbsp;&nbsp;You have space for creative options, phone calls, social media, and even small gatherings which would resemble the original church in the book of Acts.</p>
<p>We&rsquo;re in a year of spreading the Good News of Jesus, and we will have unique opportunities to have gospel conversations.&nbsp;We will want to note your interactions and reflect those on the ping pong balls when you return to church.&nbsp;&nbsp;We continue to BE the church, even when we don&rsquo;t assemble.</p>
<p>Our staff will continue to be at the church daily as we are not closing the church building.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also have an improved phone system able to direct your calls to those you&rsquo;re trying to reach.&nbsp;&nbsp;We continue to BE the church, even when we don&rsquo;t assemble.</p>
<p>We encourage you to consider living conservatively with your finances, and know that your generous giving to our church will continue to meet the needs of our mission to serve the community and members of MFC.&nbsp; <a href="/online-giving">You have options to give through our website</a>.</p>
<p><br />With His Love,<br />Our Elders, Board, Pastors, and Staff</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/monroefirstchurch/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1585936989841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHR_cpujCOqtWcvaZ_WoewN-Lo9IA"><strong>We will have online worship through our facebook page at 11:00 am each Sunday. &gt;</strong></a>&nbsp;</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/online-worship.jpg" alt="online worship" width="540" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Our congregation continues to adapt with our families and community to the continued conditions of social distancing.&nbsp; Recently, our governing officials have extended the large gatherings hold.</p>
<p>What a more important time to lean into God&rsquo;s word, and lean into the love of others.&nbsp; We are hearing and seeing incredible ways people are choosing to faithfully lean into this pandemic, make the best of opportunities given to reach others, and provide prayerful support to those suffering, uncomfortably distanced, ill, changed work conditions, and anxiety.</p>
<p>Our pastors and leaders are continuing to adapt to new ways of extending God&rsquo;s word and worship into our homes.&nbsp; What a blessing it can be to discover our home or apartments can be places of true worship, in anticipation to our future return to larger gatherings at MFC. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Allow the sermons to lead you, your small groups, friends, and families into conversations and fellowship as we enter this experience together.&nbsp;&nbsp;You have space for creative options, phone calls, social media, and even small gatherings which would resemble the original church in the book of Acts.</p>
<p>We&rsquo;re in a year of spreading the Good News of Jesus, and we will have unique opportunities to have gospel conversations.&nbsp;We will want to note your interactions and reflect those on the ping pong balls when you return to church.&nbsp;&nbsp;We continue to BE the church, even when we don&rsquo;t assemble.</p>
<p>Our staff will continue to be at the church daily as we are not closing the church building.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also have an improved phone system able to direct your calls to those you&rsquo;re trying to reach.&nbsp;&nbsp;We continue to BE the church, even when we don&rsquo;t assemble.</p>
<p>We encourage you to consider living conservatively with your finances, and know that your generous giving to our church will continue to meet the needs of our mission to serve the community and members of MFC.&nbsp; <a href="/online-giving">You have options to give through our website</a>.</p>
<p><br />With His Love,<br />Our Elders, Board, Pastors, and Staff</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>How are you doing? Really!! </title>
		<link>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/how-are-you-doing</link>
        <comments>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/how-are-you-doing#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>We would like to take the opportunity to connect with you during the COVID-19 pandemic and bring you a few updates that might be helpful. It is our goal as a church to stay connected and supported as we grow together through this unprecedented time of crisis.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>A Few Important Updates:</h3>
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/online-worship.jpg" alt="online worship" width="540" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<p>Though we are complying with our state laws and not meeting in person, there is an online service posted each Sunday on <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our new Facebook page</a></strong>&nbsp;along with an accompanying kid service and activity. Our Facebook group will be phased out over the coming weeks in favor of the new Facebook page. Please join our new page by liking and following.</p>
<p><a href="/blog/post/COVID19_update">Click here to read latest COVID-19 statement</a></p>
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<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/palm-sunday-graphic-revised.jpg" alt="Palm Sunday graphic revised" width="502.75" data-attribute="25" /></p>
<p>This Saturday, April 4th from 1-3pm, we will be set up under the awning at the church to safely distribute communion materials and kids&rsquo; fun packs to be used at home along with this Sunday's 11:00 Online Palm Sunday Service/Communion.</p>
<p>All protective measures will be taken and items will be placed in your back seat by us! No need to even open your window! We would love to send you a smile and a wave! We are in this together!</p>
<p>P.S. You are welcome to use your own communion elements found in your home such as cracker, bread, chips, juice etc.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/food-pantry.jpg" alt="food pantry" width="540" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<p>Our food pantry services were placed on hold throughout the month of March while the remaining food we had was given to Hands2Hope to distribute throughout the community. Our goal was to have a better system in place that would not spread the coronavirus to our most vulnerable communities. On April 8th, we will reopen our doors with limited volunteers and drive through service. If you know someone who is in need of food, please have them call the food line at 513-400-6722 by Tuesday at 4pm to register for a box.</p>
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<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/care-survey.jpg" alt="care survey" width="540" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<p>We are asking every member of our congregation to take this <strong><a href="https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30119321/www.surveymonkey.com?p=eyJzIjoiTzgxYnhvSkdxcTBLakJRS3hkVHl0RGJTc2VFIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDExOTMyMSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5zdXJ2ZXltb25rZXkuY29tXFxcL3JcXFwvUlI3MkpIOVwiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjg0YzgzYTI5MzMzZTRhN2ZhMGI3MmUyYzQ4ZmY2NjQ2XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiNzQ1ODEyYzQ5ZTZiMTcxZTczZDZmMzJkMjhhMjBjNTg3ZjAwZjA3NVwiXX0ifQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30119321/www.surveymonkey.com?p%3DeyJzIjoiTzgxYnhvSkdxcTBLakJRS3hkVHl0RGJTc2VFIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDExOTMyMSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5zdXJ2ZXltb25rZXkuY29tXFxcL3JcXFwvUlI3MkpIOVwiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjg0YzgzYTI5MzMzZTRhN2ZhMGI3MmUyYzQ4ZmY2NjQ2XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiNzQ1ODEyYzQ5ZTZiMTcxZTczZDZmMzJkMjhhMjBjNTg3ZjAwZjA3NVwiXX0ifQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586015287265000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFRv7bhHkI7BZ-rj0eb5nL1jdKfAg">Care Survey</a></strong>. This is a two-fold process! It is an opportunity to let us know how you are doing while quarantined and give you an opportunity to serve those among us who might have needs. We want to pray for you and to let you know that we SEE you and are WITH you!</p>
<p>As Paul noted in Philippians, we are calling our church to &ldquo;walk worthy of the Gospel&rdquo; while &ldquo;imprisoned&rdquo; and we are with you in spirit while we are unable to be together in person.</p>
<p>Looking forward to rejoining together in Jesus Name!</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We would like to take the opportunity to connect with you during the COVID-19 pandemic and bring you a few updates that might be helpful. It is our goal as a church to stay connected and supported as we grow together through this unprecedented time of crisis.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>A Few Important Updates:</h3>
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/online-worship.jpg" alt="online worship" width="540" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<p>Though we are complying with our state laws and not meeting in person, there is an online service posted each Sunday on <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our new Facebook page</a></strong>&nbsp;along with an accompanying kid service and activity. Our Facebook group will be phased out over the coming weeks in favor of the new Facebook page. Please join our new page by liking and following.</p>
<p><a href="/blog/post/COVID19_update">Click here to read latest COVID-19 statement</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/palm-sunday-graphic-revised.jpg" alt="Palm Sunday graphic revised" width="502.75" data-attribute="25" /></p>
<p>This Saturday, April 4th from 1-3pm, we will be set up under the awning at the church to safely distribute communion materials and kids&rsquo; fun packs to be used at home along with this Sunday's 11:00 Online Palm Sunday Service/Communion.</p>
<p>All protective measures will be taken and items will be placed in your back seat by us! No need to even open your window! We would love to send you a smile and a wave! We are in this together!</p>
<p>P.S. You are welcome to use your own communion elements found in your home such as cracker, bread, chips, juice etc.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/food-pantry.jpg" alt="food pantry" width="540" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<p>Our food pantry services were placed on hold throughout the month of March while the remaining food we had was given to Hands2Hope to distribute throughout the community. Our goal was to have a better system in place that would not spread the coronavirus to our most vulnerable communities. On April 8th, we will reopen our doors with limited volunteers and drive through service. If you know someone who is in need of food, please have them call the food line at 513-400-6722 by Tuesday at 4pm to register for a box.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/care-survey.jpg" alt="care survey" width="540" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<p>We are asking every member of our congregation to take this <strong><a href="https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30119321/www.surveymonkey.com?p=eyJzIjoiTzgxYnhvSkdxcTBLakJRS3hkVHl0RGJTc2VFIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDExOTMyMSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5zdXJ2ZXltb25rZXkuY29tXFxcL3JcXFwvUlI3MkpIOVwiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjg0YzgzYTI5MzMzZTRhN2ZhMGI3MmUyYzQ4ZmY2NjQ2XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiNzQ1ODEyYzQ5ZTZiMTcxZTczZDZmMzJkMjhhMjBjNTg3ZjAwZjA3NVwiXX0ifQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30119321/www.surveymonkey.com?p%3DeyJzIjoiTzgxYnhvSkdxcTBLakJRS3hkVHl0RGJTc2VFIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDExOTMyMSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5zdXJ2ZXltb25rZXkuY29tXFxcL3JcXFwvUlI3MkpIOVwiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjg0YzgzYTI5MzMzZTRhN2ZhMGI3MmUyYzQ4ZmY2NjQ2XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiNzQ1ODEyYzQ5ZTZiMTcxZTczZDZmMzJkMjhhMjBjNTg3ZjAwZjA3NVwiXX0ifQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586015287265000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFRv7bhHkI7BZ-rj0eb5nL1jdKfAg">Care Survey</a></strong>. This is a two-fold process! It is an opportunity to let us know how you are doing while quarantined and give you an opportunity to serve those among us who might have needs. We want to pray for you and to let you know that we SEE you and are WITH you!</p>
<p>As Paul noted in Philippians, we are calling our church to &ldquo;walk worthy of the Gospel&rdquo; while &ldquo;imprisoned&rdquo; and we are with you in spirit while we are unable to be together in person.</p>
<p>Looking forward to rejoining together in Jesus Name!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Palm Sunday At Home Communion</title>
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        <comments>https://www.monroefirstchurch.com/blog/post/palm-sunday-communion#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;">Communion At Home<br />Sunday, April 5th</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Service at 11:00am<br /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Commmunion at 11:45am</a></h3>
<p>This Saturday, April 4th from 1-3pm, we will be set up under the awning at the church to safely distribute communion materials and kids&rsquo; fun packs to be used at home along with this Sunday's 11:00 Online Palm Sunday Service/Communion.</p>
<p>All protective measures will be taken and items will be placed in your back seat by us! No need to even open your window! We would love to send you a smile and a wave! We are in this together!</p>
<p>P.S. You are welcome to use your own communion elements found in your home such as cracker, bread, chips, juice etc.</p>
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/palm-sunday-graphic.jpg" alt="Palm Sunday graphic" width="502.25" data-attribute="25" /></p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;">Communion At Home<br />Sunday, April 5th</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Service at 11:00am<br /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monroefirstchurch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Commmunion at 11:45am</a></h3>
<p>This Saturday, April 4th from 1-3pm, we will be set up under the awning at the church to safely distribute communion materials and kids&rsquo; fun packs to be used at home along with this Sunday's 11:00 Online Palm Sunday Service/Communion.</p>
<p>All protective measures will be taken and items will be placed in your back seat by us! No need to even open your window! We would love to send you a smile and a wave! We are in this together!</p>
<p>P.S. You are welcome to use your own communion elements found in your home such as cracker, bread, chips, juice etc.</p>
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/monroefirstchurch.com/palm-sunday-graphic.jpg" alt="Palm Sunday graphic" width="502.25" data-attribute="25" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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