The name for the Hidden Word class comes from Psalm 119:11, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” In our modern American culture, the connotation of heart metaphorically means the center of being, our self, and more...
The Family Ministries at First Presbyterian Church are expanding. Check out our two new part time positions....
Since the early 1900’s the US traditional school model has been creating an isolation problem. The first wave of compulsory school laws started in the 1920’s and the second in the 1940’s as states adopted mandatory schooling laws for kids 16 and under. A natural...
Since the early 1900’s the US traditional school model has been creating an isolation problem. The first wave of compulsory school laws started in the 1920’s and the second in the 1940’s as states adopted mandatory schooling laws for kids 16 and under. A natural...
Who’s job is it to teach the children and youth in our church anyway? Who is responsible for spiritual development and maturity? Ultimately it’s the Holy Spirit, working in our children, but what about the human side of things?...
Few Things Are Needed It's December and we are officially in Christmas season. There's so much going on: Christmas parties, Christmas programs, presents to buy for that one relative who is notoriously hard to buy for, special meals to plan for, decorating the house. It's enough...
Theology and Traditions While Sept 21st marked the first day of Autumn, the start of November feels much more officially fall to me. We’re into cold weather and planning for all the coming holidays. It’s the perfect time to plan out our intentions with Thanksgiving, Advent,...
What's In A Name? Hello parents! I am writing to you from my study leave. Technically, I did not leave, logistics being as they are, but I did shift from weekly planning to long range planning and thinking about all the goodness of Scripture we can...
Moving Up Sunday This past Sunday we had our Moving Up Sunday service where all of our students advanced to their new classrooms. We also recognized all of our new Kindergarteners who have graduated out of Young Children’s Worship, and our new 5th graders who have...
We need YOU! Did you know that during the school year it takes around 40 volunteers each week to continue the various activities and ministries of First Pres? Between Sunday School teachers, liturgists, ushers, Communion celebrants, fellowship time coordinators and all the rest, there are a...
