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
01/23/26
In the quiet moments when guilt weighs heavy and past failures replay like shadows, remember this profound truth: God's grace is never outmatched by our sin. The Apostle Paul declares in Romans 5:20, "where sin increased, grace abounded all the more." What a staggering promise! Sin may multiply in our lives—through pride, anger, selfishness, or hidden habits—but God's grace surges even greater, overflowing like a river breaking its banks. We often feel disqualified by our shortcomings. We think, "If only I were better, more disciplined, less broken, then God could love me." Yet Scripture flips this logic upside down. Grace isn't earned by perfection; it's lavished precisely because we are imperfect. It is God's unmerited favor, the gift that reaches us not after we've cleaned up, but right in the mess. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works." This grace doesn't excuse sin—it overcomes it. It forgives freely, restores tenderly, and empowers us to walk in newness of life. When we stumble, we don't hide from God; we run to His throne of grace with confidence, finding mercy and help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16). Today, let shame give way to wonder. Your worst moments don't define you—His boundless grace does. Rest in it. Receive it anew. Let it reign in your heart through righteousness, leading to eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 5:21). No sin is too great; His grace is always greater.