Discipleship groups are relationships with others which help us grow in our relationship with Christ. In these groups, we are seeking a balance of Bible study, fellowship, and prayer. At First Presbyterian Church, we are placing a new emphasis on these types of groups, in recognition of the importance of such relationships for our spiritual growth. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are interested in any of the following groups:

 

GROUPS MEETING ON SUNDAYS AT 11:00AM (following our worship service and refreshments)

Men’s Encouragement and Growth (adults)
Meets Sundays at 11am
Topic: 2 Peter 1:3-11
Facilitator: Sean Daley

Women’s Prayer Group (adults)
Meets Sundays at 11am with Bible, sharing, and plenty of prayer.
Topic: Fruit of the Spirit.
Facilitator: Kathleen Eikenberry

Adult Sunday School Class (jr. high through adult)
Meets Sundays at 11am
Topic: Only Two Religions; 12 part video series by Peter Jones
Facilitator: Allan Smith

A-Zeekers (preschool and upward including adults)

Meets Sundays at 11am in Fellowship Hall
Group meets for Bible story activities, prayer, and instruction
Facilitator: Sarah Hester

 

GROUPS MEETING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

Monday Afternoon Women's Group
Meets Mondays, 1:00-3:15 pm.
Facilitator: Faith Clark

Wednesday Morning Women's Study
Meets Wednesdays at the church, 9:30am–noon, DVD curriculum and discussion.
Facilitator: Gay Penttinen

Wednesday Night Bible Study
Meets Wednesdays at the church, 7:00-8:15pm.
Topic is the same as the Sunday sermon
Facilitator: Dave Eikenberry

 

Greeters (see Deacon Pat Lord)
The greeter distributes bulletins at the northwest entrance to the sanctuary (the “C. E. Entrance”) and provides a friendly welcome to worshipers as they enter the building.

Ushers (see Deacon Jennifer Cohn)
Ushers distribute bulletins at the northeast and southeast entrances, and during the worship service they collect the offering.

Welcome Table Attendants (see Jeff DeLay)
The attendant sits at the welcome table (rear of the sanctuary) before, during, and after worship, ready to answer questions and distribute informational materials.

Chancel Flowers (see Deacon Sandy Pokett)
Individuals may donate or sponsor flowers to beautify the sanctuary, and may optionally request that a tribute be printed in the bulletin (“in memory of...,” “in honor of...,” etc.).

Nursery Attendants (see Jeff DeLay)
Though infants and children are welcome at all worship services, we also provide childcare for infants and young children in our nursery.

Readers (see Pastor Eikenberry)
While our Sunday morning scripture passage is normally read by one of our Session members, others may also volunteer to read.

Audio Technicians (see Jeff DeLay)
Each week one of our audio technicians operates the sanctuary sound system.

Refreshments (see Deacon Pam Bullock)
A volunteer calendar is posted in the kitchen, where you can sign up to help prepare our Sunday morning refreshments and/or cleanup afterward.

Love INC Furniture Delivery (see Glenn Eikenberry)
4th Saturday of the month, 8:00am, at the Love INC office

Love INC Clothing Sorting (see Kathleen Eikenberry)
as needed, at the Love INC office

Prayer Chain
See Jean Duncan to submit a request or to become part of the chain.

Activities Planning (see Jeff DeLay)
Game nights, bike trips, etc.

A wide variety of music embellishes our worship services and special events, and a large percentage of our attendees are involved as soloists and members of our ensembles. The following music groups meet regularly:

 

Impromptu Bell Choir: every other Wednesday, 6:30pm (Choir Room)

Westminster Choir: Thursdays, 7:30pm (Sanctuary)

First Presbyterian Philharmonic: scheduled Sundays, 12:00noon (Sanctuary)

Praise Band: Sundays, 8:15am (Sanctuary)

Joyful Noise: Sundays, 11:00am

Most aspects of our church life  at First Presbyterian are open to members and non-members alike. Nevertheless, church membership is indispensable for the Christian believer. In receiving church membership, the believer affirms his or her faith in Christ Jesus and willingness to submit to the church Session; in granting church membership, the church Session affirms it's belief that the individual's faith is genuine, and the Session commits to the individual's wellbeing and spiritual maturity.

 

Periodically, a “Believe and Belong” class is offered for those interested in church membership. Over several sessions, the class explores the basics of Christian belief, as well as the distinctives of First Presbyterian Church. At the final class session, participants are given the opportunity to be interviewed for membership by the Session.