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
12/19/25
In a humble stable in Bethlehem, the King of kings lay in a manger—a simple feeding trough for animals. The eternal Son of God, who spoke the universe into existence, chose vulnerability and lowliness for His entrance into our world. "And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:7, NKJV). This manger symbolizes Christ's profound humility: the Creator becoming a creature, the infinite God taking on finite flesh to identify with us in our weakness. Yet this quiet scene exploded with heavenly glory when angels appeared to nearby shepherds. An angel declared, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger" (Luke 2:10-12). Suddenly, a multitude of the heavenly host joined, praising God: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" (Luke 2:14). The angels' role underscores the magnitude of this birth. As God's messengers, they proclaimed the gospel's dawn to ordinary shepherds—the lowly first witnesses—revealing that Jesus came for all humanity. Their praise highlights divine joy over redemption: God bridging heaven and earth through the manger-born Savior. Today, reflect on Christ in the manger. He invites us to receive His peace and share this good news. Like the angels, let our lives echo: Glory to God!