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 2025 with the annual worship theme: “Rooted in Faith, Growing in Grace”. A monthly theme is selected to support that theme. Recent themes include:
A Message From Pastor RJ Leek
03/06/26
In the heart of the Gospel lies a profound mystery: imputation. This theological truth reveals how God, in His infinite mercy, credits our sins to Christ and His perfect righteousness to us. As 2 Corinthians 5:21 declares, "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." On the cross, Jesus didn't merely sympathize with our brokenness—He bore it fully, as if it were His own. Imagine the weight of humanity's rebellion transferred to the sinless Lamb. Isaiah 53:6 prophesies, "The Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." This imputation isn't a mere accounting trick; it's the ultimate act of substitutionary atonement. Christ absorbed the penalty we deserved—death and separation from God—satisfying divine justice. In exchange, believers receive His spotless record, declared righteous not by our efforts but by faith alone. The importance of this doctrine cannot be overstated. It dismantles self-reliance, highlighting grace as the foundation of salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9). Without imputation, we'd be trapped in futile attempts to earn God's favor, forever falling short. Instead, it assures us of eternal security: our standing before God is as unshakeable as Christ's holiness. Yet, imputation calls us to holy living. Knowing we've been credited with righteousness, we pursue lives that reflect it, empowered by the Spirit. In moments of doubt, remember the cross—where your guilt was imputed to Him, and His victory became yours. Lord, thank You for this glorious exchange. Help us live in the freedom of Your imputed righteousness. Amen.