Fall worship schedule begins on September 8th
*Building Community * Transforming Lives * Engaging the World*
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Thank you to The Rev. Vaughn Purnell
July 21st, we welcomed as our guest preacher the Reverend Vaughn Purnell
Thank you Rev. Dr. Theodore E. Churn
June 16th, we welcomed as our guest preacher the Reverend Dr. "Ted" Churn, Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of New Hope.
"God's Up to Something"
"God's Up to Something"
Confirmation Service June 9, 2019
Olivia Brinson, Brent Hinckley, Elizabeth Lewis, Michael Presson, Samantha Richey, Si Rolan, and Mills Spann we warmly welcome them! Faith Statements are in the July Newsletter.
Senior Recognition Sunday, June 2, 2019
Our graduates were recognized on June 2nd. We printed a listing of all our graduates in the bulletin. Thank you for your assistance in helping us honor everyone in our church family. Seniors were presented a Carl Wheeler Jr. Memorial Bible and a First Presbyterian Church Blanket so they are wrapped in our love!
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J.M. Smith Scholarship Award
Presented to Michael East chosen by a committee at his high school.
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A nursery is provided for ages 3 & under during service in the Ministry Center.
Children Worship & Wonder Class is offered following the 10:00 am worship service Children’s Moment for ages 3-2nd grade in the Ministry Center. Children leave worship after Children's Moment and go to Worship & Wonder Class in Ministry Center where they can be picked up following conclusion of worship. Sunday School classes are offered for ages 3 years thru adults each Sunday and meet from 8:45-9:45 am. around the campus see bulletin for locations. A nursery is provided from 8:30 - 11:15 for ages 2 & under during Sunday School class time and worship in the Ministry Center room 1.23. |
Music
"I would that all the arts, and music in particular, be used in the service of God who hath given and created them" — Martin Luther
The Music Ministry at First Pres seeks to provide uplifting music for the worship services of the church and to provide training for those desire to sing/play in the choirs. All choirs are directed by Pat Rowlett and Susan Mabie, with organist Vance Harper Jones, Dru Wilkins, and Maggie Wright. New choir members are always welcome.
Please contact Pat Rowlett or Susan Mabie if you are interested.
Music Opportunities
Preschool Choir
Ages 3 and 4 years — Wednesdays, 11:45 am—12:15 pm in Ministry Center Room 2.08
An informal educational experience for young singers, using games, play activities, songs and rhythms to introduce musical concepts.
Kinderchoir
Grades K and 1 — Tuesdays, 3:30 pm—4:30 pm — Ministry Center Room 2.08
An introduction to singing, musical symbols and terminology, using songs, games, instruments and hand-chimes.
Covenant Choir
Grades 2 through 5 — Mondays, 4:00 pm—5:15 pm — Ministry Center Room 2.08
A comprehensive, age-based musical experience, utilizing hand-chimes, hand bells and Orff instruments. Members are introduced to rhythms, intervals, and how to read musical symbols, intervals and rhythms. The choir sings at worship services throughout the year and performs an annual musical.
Confirmation Choir
Grades 6 through 12 — Sundays, 4:30 pm—5:30 pm — Ministry Center Room 2.08
An advanced choir, singing 2 and 3 part music, and ringing hand bells
Daybreak Choir (8:25 service) and Sanctuary Choir (10:55 service)
Adults — Thursdays, 7:00 pm—Ministry Center Room 2.08
Our principal choirs for Sunday Services, special worship services, and performances of major choral works
Resurrection Singers
Adults — 1st & 2nd Wednesdays, 6:00 pm — Ministry Center Room 2.08
Choir that sings on Sunday each month, offering newly composed Christian music and old favorites. The Resurrection Singers are led by Susan Mabie, accompanied by Cindy Sutton.
Sanctuary Bells (Hand bell Choir)
Adults — Sundays, 5:45 pm — Sanctuary
An advanced hand bell choir, playing 5+ octaves of Schulmerich Hand bells, and 5 octaves of Malmark Hand chimes. Activities include participation in worship services, weddings, the Candlelight Service in December, Spring Ring, and festivals.
"I would that all the arts, and music in particular, be used in the service of God who hath given and created them" — Martin Luther
The Music Ministry at First Pres seeks to provide uplifting music for the worship services of the church and to provide training for those desire to sing/play in the choirs. All choirs are directed by Pat Rowlett and Susan Mabie, with organist Vance Harper Jones, Dru Wilkins, and Maggie Wright. New choir members are always welcome.
Please contact Pat Rowlett or Susan Mabie if you are interested.
Music Opportunities
Preschool Choir
Ages 3 and 4 years — Wednesdays, 11:45 am—12:15 pm in Ministry Center Room 2.08
An informal educational experience for young singers, using games, play activities, songs and rhythms to introduce musical concepts.
Kinderchoir
Grades K and 1 — Tuesdays, 3:30 pm—4:30 pm — Ministry Center Room 2.08
An introduction to singing, musical symbols and terminology, using songs, games, instruments and hand-chimes.
Covenant Choir
Grades 2 through 5 — Mondays, 4:00 pm—5:15 pm — Ministry Center Room 2.08
A comprehensive, age-based musical experience, utilizing hand-chimes, hand bells and Orff instruments. Members are introduced to rhythms, intervals, and how to read musical symbols, intervals and rhythms. The choir sings at worship services throughout the year and performs an annual musical.
Confirmation Choir
Grades 6 through 12 — Sundays, 4:30 pm—5:30 pm — Ministry Center Room 2.08
An advanced choir, singing 2 and 3 part music, and ringing hand bells
Daybreak Choir (8:25 service) and Sanctuary Choir (10:55 service)
Adults — Thursdays, 7:00 pm—Ministry Center Room 2.08
Our principal choirs for Sunday Services, special worship services, and performances of major choral works
Resurrection Singers
Adults — 1st & 2nd Wednesdays, 6:00 pm — Ministry Center Room 2.08
Choir that sings on Sunday each month, offering newly composed Christian music and old favorites. The Resurrection Singers are led by Susan Mabie, accompanied by Cindy Sutton.
Sanctuary Bells (Hand bell Choir)
Adults — Sundays, 5:45 pm — Sanctuary
An advanced hand bell choir, playing 5+ octaves of Schulmerich Hand bells, and 5 octaves of Malmark Hand chimes. Activities include participation in worship services, weddings, the Candlelight Service in December, Spring Ring, and festivals.
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Music Awards Presented to the Graduating Seniors June 2, 2019 by Music Director
Pat K. Rowlett |
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Centering Prayer Group
Centering Prayer is an ancient form of prayer that involves learning to rest in God's presence. This group meets every Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm in the Ministry Center Chapel and is led by Rev. Lloyd Griffith. Summer break begins after May 22nd.
Contemplative Worship
This small group worship experience is offered each Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Ministry Center Chapel. A brief service is planned around silence prayer and meditation on the Biblical text chosen for preaching the coming Sunday. Please feel free to bring a friend. Summer break begins after May 22nd.