Worship has been described as "the primary work of the congregation." It is certainly critical in the life and ministry of the church. Worship is the one activity that involves the entire congregation. It is our primary contact with our community. When people are looking for a church they start by attending worship. And often it is worship that becomes the deciding factor in determining whether or not a person will continue a relationship with a church. Most people consider worship to be the primary motivation and encouragement for the life of faith.
At First Presbyterian worship is a vibrant blend of worship styles, music, the dramatic and visual arts, and participatory engagement of the congregation. Our aim is to capture the energy and spiritual quality of contemporary worship while embracing the richness of traditional worship.
Worship design and content are highly regarded at First Presbyterian. Staff resources are devoted to the careful planning of each service. We began 2024 with the annual worship theme: “Give Radically, Serve Radically”. A monthly theme is selected to support that theme. Recent themes include:
A Message From Pastor RJ Leek
09/13/24
Life is filled with choices, and each decision we make carries consequences. In Galatians 6:7-8, Paul reminds us of a sobering truth: "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life."
This passage emphasizes that our actions, whether good or bad, have results. If we live for selfish desires, chasing after worldly pleasures, we will face the negative consequences of those choices. However, when we live in alignment with the Spirit, seeking to honor God, we reap blessings both now and in eternity.
Sometimes, the consequences of our actions are immediate, and other times, they take years to manifest. Nevertheless, God's principle of sowing and reaping is always at work. Proverbs 14:12 warns, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death." This reminds us to be careful in our decisions, seeking God's wisdom in all things.
Let us be intentional about sowing seeds of righteousness, trusting that God will bring about His good purposes in due time.