We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, to be the only inspired, inerrant, infallible, authoritative Word of God written.

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe in the deity of Christ, in his virgin birth, in his sinless life, in his miracles, in his vicarious and atoning death through his shed blood, in his bodily resurrection, in his Ascension to the right hand of the Father, and his personal return in power and glory.

We believe that for salvation of lost and sinful man regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by Whose indwelling power and fullness the Christian is enabled to live a godly life in the present evil world.

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in Christ.

“And they were continually devoting themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”

 Acts 2:42

At First Congregational Church, we want to be “continually devoted” to the same activities that the New Testament Church has been practicing from the beginning.

If you are looking for a church home where you can grow spiritually in the teachings of Jesus and His Apostles, worship in Spirit and Truth, enjoy the loving fellowship of other committed Christians, and express your God-given gifts, please consider First Congregational Church of Cresco.

Wherever God leads you, we invite you to join us whenever you can.

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“Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”     Colossians 3:1-3

“Where is Your Head At?!”

Dear Friends,

“What Are You Thinking?!” is another way we express our concern when someone is acting foolishly. Unfortunately, Christians can easily have our minds focused on the wrong things, resulting in bad behavior that hinders our fruitfulness for Christ.

The Apostle Paul grounds his corrective teaching in the reality of what has happened to us and where we now live. He asserts that the “born-from-above” (John 3:3-6) “new creature in Christ” (2 Cor. 5:17) has died with Christ (v. 3 above), been raised with Him (v. 1 above) and now exists in heaven where Jesus is (v. 1b & 3 above).

Now Paul is not speaking figuratively, symbolically, metaphorically, allegorically or merely conceptually and philosophically. He is speaking really, truly and literally – just not physically and visibly. He is speaking of things that are true spiritually and invisibly.

Because of what has happened to us (we have died and been raised up with Christ) and where we now live (in heaven with Christ & in God) we must adjust our thinking! We must focus our pursuits and thoughts on “the things above.” We must seek and think about things in the heavenly realm. We must cultivate Christlikeness by having our minds renewed by the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. We must strive to obtain God’s wisdom, mindset and perspective in order to live rightly and fruitfully for Him while we remain in our bodies on earth.

Please read and re-read the verses above and ask yourself “Where is my mind at?! What am I thinking?!”

For Christ’s sake, God’s glory, and our peace & joy,

Pastor Tim Sir

From Rochester, Minnesota, go south on Highway 63 until you get to Highway 9. Turn east (left) on Highway 9 to Cresco.

From Waterloo, Iowa, go north on Highway 63 until you get to Highway 9 turn east (right) on Highway 9 to Cresco.

From Decorah, Iowa, follow Highway 9 west until you enter Cresco.

Entering Cresco, Iowa on Highway 9, turn north on Elm Street. This will be the first stop light if you are entering Cresco from the east (right turn) or the second stop light if you’re entering Cresco from the west (left turn).

Proceed north on Elm Street through the business district four blocks. At the stop sign, turn east (right turn) on third avenue. The church is located at the end of that block on the north side (left side) of the street.