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The First Church app features powerful preaching and teaching and more resources
The official First Church App connects you to a variety of resources, including sermons, messages, upcoming events, blog, a Bible reading plan, online giving, and more.
Features:
- Watch and hear weekend sermons and teachings from our ministries.
Connect:
- Get up-to-date news and event information
- Read sermon recaps and follow-up questions for your family or small group
More:
- Get directions so you can join us on the weekend!
- Give online
- Find our social media pages
For more information about First Reformed Church, please visit:
www.first.church
The First Church DeMotte App was created with the Subsplash App Platform.
more I absolutely love this app. I much prefer hearing the weekly messages in person, but if I can't be there, the app makes it easy to catch it on the go. Plus you can read notes on the message. Be sure to check out all of the tabs because this app has everything. It rocks!
I absolutely love this app. I much prefer hearing the weekly messages in person, but if I can't be there, the app makes it easy to catch it on the go. Plus you can read notes on the message. Be sure to check out all of the tabs because this app has everything. It rocks!
All the recent sermons (video and audio),bible reading plan, discussion questions all right in the same place! What a great way to connect and join in on God's movement here in Jasper County.
All the recent sermons (video and audio),bible reading plan, discussion questions all right in the same place! What a great way to connect and join in on God's movement here in Jasper County.
Great app for accessing some excellent and energetic religious content. I find the sermons to be very engaging, and will recommend to people willing to explore beginning a relationship with Christ.
Great app for accessing some excellent and energetic religious content. I find the sermons to be very engaging, and will recommend to people willing to explore beginning a relationship with Christ.
What's new:
- Introducing Group Events! For users with Groups & Messaging enabled, Group Managers can now create and share events within their groups.
Improvement:
- Bug fixes and general performance improvements.
6.15.0 06/20/2025
- If enabled, Bible now includes NKJV and NVI translations
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
6.3.10 12/01/2023
Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.17.1 12/20/2021
- Added support for iOS 15
- If enabled, Subsplash Messaging notifications now displays the sender’s avatar on iOS 15+
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements
5.16.0 10/04/2021
- New Media Search Experience with support for Speakers, Topics, and Scripture tags
- New Related media section on Media Items shows other media tagged with the same Topics
- Enhanced user profile with additional field and a direct integration to our CMS for Messaging Customers
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.15.0 08/03/2021
- We've consolidated Listen and Watch into a single Play button on the media player. Users can still switch between listening and watching modes.
- If enabled, Messaging now features an option to silence all notifications for a predetermined period of time.
- You can now start Picture-in-picture playback in the player to watch video and browse the app at the same time.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.14.4 07/01/2021
- We've consolidated Listen and Watch into a single Play button on the media player. Users can still switch between listening and watching modes.
- If enabled, Messaging now features an option to silence all notifications for a predetermined period of time.
- You can now start Picture-in-picture playback in the player to watch video and browse the app at the same time.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.14.0 06/22/2021
- If enabled, audio for the Bible reading plan has been improved.
- If enabled, Messaging channels now include a "Threads" tab to show all active discussions, and the user interface has been refreshed.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.13.0 05/10/2021
- If enabled by your church, Bible reading plans now have audio for ESV and NIV translations.
- Refreshed the design of the account screen, accessible from the side menu (if enabled).
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
5.11.1 02/12/2021
New in Messaging (if enabled):
- You can send files to one another
- You can mention someone using an @ symbol to notify them directly.
- Channel managers can restrict channel invites to managers
- Managers can also set artwork and descriptions for a group channel
- Administers can set channels to be public for anyone to join
Fixed:
- Fixed issue where media playback automatically resumes when returning to the app
- Fixed a Messaging issue causing link previews to cause the channel to crash
5.6.1 08/17/2020
New in Messaging (if enabled):
- You can send files to one another
- You can mention someone using an @ symbol to notify them directly.
- Channel managers can restrict channel invites to managers
- Managers can also set artwork and descriptions for a group channel
- Administers can set channels to be public for anyone to join
Fixed:
- Fixed issue where media playback automatically resumes when returning to the app
- Fixed a Messaging issue causing link previews to cause the channel to crash
5.6.0 08/09/2020
New in Messaging (if enabled):
- You can now react to messages with suggested emoji!
- Sending links will now generate previews
Improved:
- Subsplash Live events will now autoplay when the countdown ends
- Misc. improvements to the media player for Live events
- Layout improvements to media detail on small screens
Fixed:
- Fixed an issue causing the app to crash when opening notifications
- Fixed an issue in Messaging where some names were not appearing in the people search
- Other misc fixes
5.5.1 07/12/2020
This release includes new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
New:
- You can now reorder your media downloads to listen in the order you want.
- Media search has been removed from the app header and is now in the left navigation menu.
Improved:
- Messaging now loads faster!
- Better support for Subsplash Live.
Fixed:
- Fixed several issues where push notifications were not opening Messaging correctly.
- Fixed issue where messages were appearing in the wrong channel.
5.4.0 06/23/2020
This release includes minor improvements.
5.0.1 11/08/2019
- Improved push notification reliability
- App start up is 6 times faster on average
- Content, images & media will now load quicker
- New offline mode allows you to access much of your content even when an internet connection isn’t available
- Fixed an issue with the side menu loading reliably on first app launch
4.12.5 03/07/2019
* Looking for messages on a specific topic? Introducing media search!
* Optimized for iPhone X
* A new and improved experience for reconnecting if the app is offline
* Fresh new layout for the Inbox
4.9.2 02/24/2018
New in 4.8.1
- UI improvements
New in 4.7.0
Note-taking is here! Jot down your thoughts on-the-go, directly in the app. You can create a note via the app menu, or by tapping the “Take a Note” button on media in the app. Your notes will sync across devices, so you never have to worry about losing your notes when you get a new phone or tablet.
You can easily browse previous notes you’ve taken from the app menu, and you can also share your notes with a friend!
We hope you love the new note feature. Try it out today!
New in 4.6.0
- Playing audio and video is now a combined experience!
- Seamlessly switch between audio and video by tapping the action menu (3 vertical dots icon)
- Continue listening to a video while navigating through the app
- Quickly access downloads from the app menu
- Track the remaining time for your downloads
4.8.1 10/27/2017
New in 4.7.0
Note-taking is here! Jot down your thoughts on-the-go, directly in the app. You can create a note via the app menu, or by tapping the “Take a Note” button on media in the app. Your notes will sync across devices, so you never have to worry about losing your notes when you get a new phone or tablet.
You can easily browse previous notes you’ve taken from the app menu, and you can also share your notes with a friend!
We hope you love the new note feature. Try it out today!
New in 4.6.0
- Playing audio and video is now a combined experience!
- Seamlessly switch between audio and video by tapping the action menu (3 vertical dots icon)
- Continue listening to a video while navigating through the app
- Quickly access downloads from the app menu
- Track the remaining time for your downloads
4.7.0 09/07/2017
- Bug fixes
4.5.6 04/12/2017
- We improved the app's networking code for faster performance
- Various bug fixes
4.5.3 02/28/2017
- The featured content section of the app is now more immersive and interactive, with added polish to the animations and transitions resulting in a beautiful experience we think you’ll love!
- Upgraded browser components for iOS8+ devices. Now in-app web content renders faster than ever!
4.4.0 07/06/2016
Improvements to the video player:
- Play position now saved (Go ahead, answer that call or text. Your video will be waiting right where you left off, no scrubbing required!)
- Direct access to Sharing and Airplay controls
- New 15-second rewind button
Improvements to the audio player:
- New 15-second fast forward and rewind buttons
- Larger artwork view
- Additionally, both the video and audio player have a refreshed interface
- Added Google Cast support so that you can stream your favorite media in the app right to your Chromecast, speakers, and other cast-enabled devices! (Especially handy for group settings.)
4.3.3 06/16/2016
Have you ever wanted to share this app with a friend, family member, or co-worker? If so, we've made it super easy for you with our new app sharing feature! Just open the side menu and to the right of the app name you'll see a share icon, which allows you to effortlessly text a download link to anyone you wish. You can also share the app through Facebook, Twitter, or any outlet you choose.
This update also includes a few bug fixes, just for good measure.
4.1.0 02/02/2016
- Updated and optimized our fonts for iOS 9
- Improved accessibility support
- It's fall...the season for raking leaves and cleaning out bugs! We eliminated a pesky message that appeared when launching the app offline, fixed a crashing bug in our audio player, and tidied up a few other places in the app
4.0.3 11/21/2015
Today we're introducing our new side menu! The side menu enables you to navigate between content, your Notifications Inbox, and Settings. It also paves the way for some exciting upcoming features!
Our brand new Notifications Inbox displays a history of the push notifications you receive, allowing you to come back and read them later. You can now open linked content like video, audio, or events from a push notification!
4.0.1 09/19/2015
What's new:
- Introducing Group Events! For users with Groups & Messaging enabled, Group Managers can now create and share events within their groups.
Improvement:
- Bug fixes and general performance improvements.
more Version 6.15.0 06/20/2025
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