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
08/9/26
The feeding of the 5,000 reveals a Savior who sees human need before human strength can meet it. In that crowded place, Jesus did not treat the hungry crowd as an interruption. He received the small offering of five loaves and two fish, gave thanks, broke it, and made it enough for everyone. The miracle shows that in the hands of Christ, what is insufficient becomes abundant.
This story is also a lesson in discipleship. The disciples wanted to send the people away, but Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” He still does that with us. He takes our limited time, weak faith, small resources, and tired hearts, and invites us to place them in His care. We often measure ourselves by what we lack. Jesus measures us by what He can do through surrender.
The feeding of the 5,000 also points to the deeper hunger of the human soul. People came for bread, but Jesus was revealing Himself as the Bread of Life. Physical hunger is real, but spiritual hunger is deeper. We need more than information, more than relief, more than temporary satisfaction. We need Christ Himself, who alone fills the emptiness within us.
And notice the abundance: after everyone ate, twelve baskets were left over. God’s provision is not barely enough. It is overflowing grace. He does not simply meet need; He reveals His generosity.
So today, bring your smallness to Jesus. Bring your little faith, your limited strength, your unanswered questions. In His hands, enough becomes more than enough.