Three Buildings . . . One Church!
Forest Larger Parish (the First Presbyterian Churches of Lakewood, Wabeno, and Laona) has merged their three separate churches to become Forest Larger Parish Presbyterian Church. We are now ONE CHURCH operating out of three locations! We share our pastors, our office space, and our governing body (The Session), but the relationship goes beyond that. We think of our fellow members in our other church buildings as our "brothers and sisters in Christ"; our extended family.
You are welcome to attend any of the three services on a given Sunday (the services are almost identical) so if you can't make an 8 o'clock at Lakewood, try 10 o'clock at Wabeno or 5 PM in Laona.
When you make a donation to Forest Larger Parish Presbyterian Church, that money will be spent to support the functions of the church (including the major committees.) The church Buildings and Grounds Committee deals with the expenses and decisions of each individual church building. The elders make decisions that affect all of those buildings (such as approving use of the building for outside events, etc.)
As a member, the most dramatic way you will notice the "Parish" portion of our name is when we get together for joint activities (see below.) When we have a "joint service" scheduled, services at the other two buildings will be cancelled for that day. Joint Sunday services are Pentecost in Lakewood, Summer outdoor service in Laona (August), and a Pastor Appreciation Service in Wabeno (October). Special Joint Services include Wednesday Evening Lenten Services and a Thanksgiving Eve Service in Wabeno.
The following documents explain how we operate:
Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Operational Procedures
Joint Activities
Vacation Bible School: held during the summer at Wabeno
Awesome Presbyterian Youth (APY) meets at Wabeno during the school year on Wednesdays at 6 PM. This program is for grades 7-12.
Afterschool Program meets in Wabeno on Wednesdays at 3:30 PM and Laona on Tuesdays at 3:30 PM. The program meets during the school year and is for grades 2-6.
Confirmation Classes: held at Wabeno in conjunction with the APY.
Flea-zaar: a major fundraiser for the parish held the weekend of Lakewood's Mardi Gras at the Lakewood church (a combination of a flea market and a bazaar.)
PW joint spring meeting: an annual dinner meeting hosted on a rotating basis by each of the PW groups with light entertainment.
Parish Float: we assemble and ride/walk with a float in the Laona Fourth of July parade, the Wabeno Steam Up Days Parade and the Lakewood Mardi Gras Parade.
New Member Classes: we offer new member classes for anyone interested in joining our parish. Please contact the Pastors or the Parish Office if you are interested in joining our church family.
Lenten Services: Lenten Services are held each Wednesday during Lent at the Wabeno church. Each service begins at 6:00 PM.
Bible Studies: we hold bible studies according to congregation request throughout the year.
ALPHA Class: we offer ALPHA classes for community members and members of our congregation.
Parish Choir: a parish choir is organized for special occasions throughout the year.
Lakewood Activities Wabeno Activities Laona Activities
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