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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Dear Friends,

“The Relevance of Prophecy”

Daniel 3

As I write this, America is a few days away from another Presidential election. Passions are intense and emotions high as people on both sides of the political fence consider how they might react if things “go South”.

Are the prophets of the Old Testament, and specifically Daniel, relevant to our current situation? Absolutely!

Things had actually “gone North” for God’s people living in the Southern Kingdom of Judah about 600 years before Christ. King Nebuchadnezzar had besieged  and destroyed Jerusalem, carrying its citizens North into Babylon to live for the next 70 years.

The Jewish captives included Daniel and his three compatriots Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego. In the middle of this compelling account of the “Fiery Furnace” incident, we find a powerful example of how God’s loyal followers can respond when tempted to compromise their convictions in threatening circumstances.

How should Christians behave if things don’t go in the direction we desire? Here are 5 Contemporary Connections from Daniel 3:

1. Believe in the Power (v. 17 – God is able to intervene), Providence (v. 18 – Even if He doesn’t intervene, He is working out His perfect plan) and Presence (v. 25 – He is with us, even in the fire) of God.
2. Expect Persecution (Jesus promised it to His disciples)
3. “Fear God more than flames” (Erwin Lutzer) (Matt. 10:24-33)
4. We can lose and still win
5. Believe in the Power of Our Witness (The testimony of Daniel and his 3 friends deeply affected the King and encourages us today.)

May God’s Word guide us through the days ahead.

In Jesus’ love,

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.