December 18, 2022 Pictures from the Christmas Pageant

October 9, 2022  Pictures from Blessing of the Pets - St Francis Day Service

September 25, 2022

September 18, 2022 ​- Note - Format will change to horizontal ASAP

September 11, 2022 

September 4, 2022   Note - audio problem at  11.72 will be corrected at 12.23  patience please!

August 21, 2022

August 12, 2022 - Almost Christmas in July = Lots of games!

August 14, 2022

August 7, 2022
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July21-24, 2022 - Vacation Bible School

July 17, 2022

June 19, 2022

June 12, 2022

May 22, 2022 

April 17, 2022

April 10, 2022

April 3, 2022

Sunday, March 27, 2022

March 20, 2022

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Sunday, March 6, 2022 - Hymn Sing and Letting Go Service at the Brown Farm - More pics later!

 Sunday, Feb 27, 2022  - It will turn in a few seconds, be patient!

Sunday, Feb 20, 2022

Sunday, Feb 13, 2022

 Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022  (again, the video will change to horizontal in a few seconds after you start it.)

Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022

 Sunday, Jan 23, 2022 (it will change to horizontal in a few seconds after you start it!)

 Sunday, Jan 9, 2022 (no video for Jan 16th)

Sunday, Jan 2, 2022 (Ignore the spelling please)!

Sunday, Dec 19, 2021

Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021

Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021

Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021

Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021

Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021
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Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021

Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021

Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, St. Francis Day - Blessing of the Pets

Sunday, Sept. 26th, 2021

Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2021

Sunday, Sept. 12th, 2021

Sunday, Sept. 5th, 2021, Communion Service

Sunday, August 29, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, August 22, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, August 15, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, August 8, 2021, Service in the Building

 Sunday, August 1,  2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, July 25, 2021, Service in the Building

Our Christmas in July event on July 10, 2021

Sunday, July 11, 2021, Service in the Building​

Sunday, July 4, 2021, Service in the Building - Happy Independence Day

Sunday, June 27, 2021, Service in the Building, welcome back Pastor Kris

Sunday, June 20, 2021, Service in the Building with Susan Guedry

Sunday, June 13, 2021, Service in the Building, with Susan Guedry

Sunday, June 6, 2021, Service in the Building, with Jim Vickery

Sunday, May 30, 2021, Special Service at MLK Park 10, AM- Photos 

Sunday, May 23, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, May 16, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, May 9, 2021, Mother's Day Service in the Building

Sunday, May 2, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, April 25, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, April 18, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, April 11, 2021, Service in the Building

Sunday, April 4, 2021, Easter Service in the Building
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Sunday, March 28, 2021 - Service in the Building

Sunday, March 21, 2021 - Service in the Building

Sunday, March 14, 2021 - Service in the Building

Sunday, March 7, 2021 - Service at the Brown Farm

Sunday, February 28, 2021 - Service in the Building

Sunday, February 21, 2021 - Service in the Building

Sunday, February 14, 2021 - Message from Pastor Kris

February 7, 2021 - Sunday Service in the Building 

Sunday, January 31 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to kick off the 150th Anniversary Celebration for our Church

Sunday Service in the Building, Sunday, January 31, 2021

Sunday Service in the Building, Sunday, January 24, 2021

Sunday Service in the Building, Sunday, January 17, 2021

Sunday Service in the Building, Sunday, January 10, 2021

Sunday Service in the Building, Sunday, January 3, 2021

 Sunday Service in the building, December 27, 2020 (unedited)!!

Sunday Service Christmas pageant in the building, December 13, 2020

Sunday Service in the building, December 6, 2020

Sunday, Nov 29, 2020 - Service in the Building

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 - Service in the Building

 Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 - Service in the Building

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 - Service in the Building

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 - Service at the Farm (with lots of wind!)

Sunday, October 25, 2020 - Service in the Building

Sunday, October 18, 2020 - Service in the Building

Sunday, October 11, 2020 Service in the Building

Sunday, October 4, 2020 Service on the Lawn

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​​Kris and the puppets discuss "Blessing of the Animals," our service for October 4th!

Because Presbyterians Love Box Fans
Many thanks to Alan Ford and Henry Owen for their help in loading over 400 box fans in Austin and helping deliver them to Lake Charles, Louisiana to help those in need after Hurricane Laura. Along with the fans, over 200 hygiene kits from First Presbyterian Austin and Holy Trinity in San Antonio we’re also delivered to the devastated area. Thank you to all who are helping those struggling through the rebuilding process in the time of Covid-19.

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Sunday, September 27, 2020 - Video from Facebook Live

Sunday, September 20, 2020 - Video from Facebook Live

Sunday, September 13, 2020 - Video from Facebook Live

Sunday, September 6, 2020 - Video from Facebook Live ​

Videos - August 2020

Sunday, August 30, 2020 - Video from Face Book Live

Sunday, August 23, 2020 - Video from Face Book Live

Sunday, August 16, 2020 - Video from Face Book Live

Sunday, August 9, 2020 - Video from Face Book Live

 Sunday, August 2, 2020 - Video from Face Book Live

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS - JULY 2020

Sunday, July 26, 2020 - Video from Facebook Live 

Sunday, July 19, 2020 - Video from Facebook Live

Sunday, July 12, 2020 - Video from Facebook Live:

Sunday, July 5, 2020 - Video from Face Book Live, 

Photos and Videos - June 2020

Sunday, June 21, 2020 - Service in the Building - A Delayed Easter

Sunday, June 14, 2020 Church in the Yard Service

Sunday, June 7, 2020 - Church in the Yard - Service with Communion
​​https://www.facebook.com/First-Presbyterian-Church-of-Smithville-144090672292316/

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS  - MAY 2020

​Sunday, May 31, 2020, Rev. Kris announces our plans to reopen and spoke about the Psalms.  An acoustic version of Psalm 84 from Abide can be found at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkXwgBLeT9U
 

Wednesday, May 27 2020, Rev. Kris helps Bobby overcome his concern about the swimming pool.

Sunday, May 24, 2020, Rev. Kris with a message on the Psalms.  The song is by John Michael and Terry Talbot, Create in me a clean heart, O God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7j10za_3gQ

Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Rev. Kris and Bobby discuss a broken bike chain and a broken oven.

Sunday, May 17, 2020, Rev. Kris and (some helpers) discuss "children's day."  The song "Ask, Seek, Knock" by the Hillsong Kids is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fG6MyLcX1Y

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Rev. Kris and Bobby discuss what Bobby saw in the Mother's Day video

Sunday, May 10, 2020, Rev. Kris and several members of FPC share memories of Mother's Day 

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Rev. Kris visits with the Worrywarts - Samantha and Friedrich

Sunday, May 3, 2020 - Drive Through Communion

​Sunday, May 3, 2020 - A Message from Rev. Kris on the Eucharist
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Messages, videos, photos - April 2020

 Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - Praying the Psalms - A message from Rev. Kris - Click here to watch Kris's message on YouTube or here to watch on the church Facebook page.

Sunday, April 26, 2020 - Memories from Rev. Kris (and others) of past Easter seasons...
Click ​here to watch Kris's message on YouTube or here to watch on the church Facebook page.
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 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Flowers from our Gardens - Gwen and Tom, Kathy and Alan
  Send yours to add to the gallery!!  
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - Newest 4 lily pictures are from Jane I.  Keep sending them!

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Rev. Kris and Bobby discuss what they are doing today!

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - A Message of Hope from David Herrington  (Thank you David for your messages!)

Howdy Smithville Presbyterians, 
 
As I am approaching forty days of isolation during this pandemic, I chose to look up the meaning of forty days and I found several meaningful verses. The one that seemed to me to be applicable to our current situation is the following:
 
 Genesis 8:6
Then it came about at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made.
 
As we open our individual isolation arks we should look forward to a new and different lifestyle with great promise for our future.
 
Stay safe and Trust In The Lord.
 
David H.

Sunday, April 19, 2020 - Rev. Kris - Easter Season Memories

Friday, April 17, 2020 - A few words (and a joke) from Rocky the Rooster and Hoyt about how hard it is to remember what day it is or even what time of day it is!!​

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - A message and prayer from Rev. Kris

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 -  A Shout Out from Gwen and Tom.  

A surprise sign appeared mysteriously in their front yard.  Gwen was so happy today to find out that Lydia made it and put it in their yard!  Thank you Lydia from all of us.

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Sunday, April 12, 2020 - An Easter Message from Rev. Kris, with music by Lisa and Lydia.

Sunday, April 12, 2020 - Easter Photos of the church from Jane Istre

Friday, April 10, 2020 - Stations of the Cross - We had planned to do meditation on the Stations of the Cross at our Church today.  Since that is not possible, here is a video from Providence Presbyterian Church that you might want to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y0DqBeUtdQ&feature=youtu.be 

Thursday, April 9, 2020 - A Message from David Herrington:
 
Howdy,
I Hope all of you are well and staying safe during this crisis.  I am well; another day of being isolated for me.  My daughter is keeping tabs on me remotely and talking to me by phone or Face Time daily, and coming weekly to talk to me thru my glass front door and bringing needed supplies.
This crisis brings to mind my early memories of WW II, the Polio Epidemic, Cuban Missile Crisis, and my Fallout Shelter management training during the Cold War; rationing, shortages, fear, obedience and preparedness.  One important memory stands out vividly; We made it through those terrible days by doing what we were supposed to do.  I have every confidence that we too will make it through this trial.
Stay home, stay safe and Trust in the Lord.
David H.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - A Message on Atonement from Rev. Kris

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - A hello from Kathy and Alan Ford

Sunday, April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday Front Doors - Left: The Ford's door, Center: Gloria Hurta's door, Right: Susan Guedry's "palms."

​Sunday, April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday Service - The hymns that you will see in the video are on YouTube - click on the link to see them again after the service;
Go to Dark Gethsemane, The NCrew EliEli,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD6tcMroY0A
Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley, Rolly Meeks, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nllfVcVdwCI
Ah, Holy Jesus, Fernando Ortega,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXzKXBz9mgw 
Were you there when they crucified my Lord, Pegasis,   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRaFdFkOVyY

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Bobby visits Rev. Kris on Zoom to discuss the meaning of Palm Sunday

 Hello from David Herrington

Friday, April 4, 2020 - A  beautiful video from Monica's daughter McKenzie of her trip to Thailand -The Power of One
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - A visit from Bobby and Rev. Kris with Charlie. They have some suggestions for visiting with our pet friends while we are socially distancing from our human friends.

Messages, Photos, and Videos - March 2020  

Tuesday, March 31 - A blast from the past from David Herrington - on April 5, 2010, the FPC Choir sings "Yours is the Kingdom."  Thanks to David for sharing.

Monday, March 30 - A Visit from Bobby and Alex - The Butterfly Song!

Monday, March 30 - Hello from the Saunders Family

​Sunday, March 29 - at home with Rev. Kris

Friday, March 27, 2020  Hello from Bobby and Sally!  Practicing Social Distancing

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - message from Rev. Kris​

 Sunday, March 22, 2020 - a Sunday service with Rev. Kris

Photos - January and February 2020

February 2020 - Souper Bowl Sunday