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
12/25/25
The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man. (Psalm 33:13, ESV) Imagine the throne of God this Christmas Eve. From His exalted dwelling, the Father gazes upon the earth—not with distant indifference, but with intimate knowledge of every heart (Psalm 33:14-15). He beholds bustling cities aglow with lights, families gathering around trees, children wide-eyed with wonder. Yet His eyes pierce deeper: He sees the lonely widow staring at an empty chair, the weary parent exhausted from providing, the broken soul aching amid forced cheer. But on this holy night, God's view is filled with profound joy. He sees the fulfillment of His ancient promise—the Word made flesh, lying in a Bethlehem manger. From heaven's perspective, Christmas is not merely a child's birth; it is the Son's deliberate departure from glory to enter our chaos (Philippians 2:6-8). The heavenly hosts erupt in praise: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" (Luke 2:14). God sees His perfect plan unfolding Immanuel, "God with us," bridging the chasm sin created. Today, amid the world's distractions, God still searches for hearts turned toward Him (2 Chronicles 16:9). He sees your struggles and your faith. More wonderfully, through Jesus, when He looks at believers, He sees His Son's righteousness covering us. This Christmas, lift your eyes heavenward. The God who sees you sent His Son because He loves you deeply. Let heaven's joy fill your heart: peace has come, hope is born anew.