From September 13, 2026 Sermon - James 1:1-4 NRS         "1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.  2 My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider...

From September 6, 2026 Sermon - Psalm 981) The sermon pointed out that some of our joylessness is the result of seeking lesser "salvations" that can only fail us.  How have you seen this pattern in your life?2) What makes Jesus the kind of king...

Worship Greetings, church family!Every Sunday at First Pres, two of our middle schoolers put on white robes, process to light the candles, help with the offering, and then carry the light back out at the end of the service.  We call them acolytes, which means an...

From August 30, 2026 Sermon - Psalm 291) The sermon mentions both activism (being sure to be involved in the right causes) and moralism (being sure to look like the right kind of person) as ways we might try to hide from God.  How do...

From August 23, 2026 Sermon - Psalm 241) Where are you resistant to Jesus telling you what to do?  Consider categories like your emotions, or your schedule, or your resources.  Where does Jesus showing up make you feel uncomfortable?2) The sermon mentioned the benefit of...

From August 16, 2026 Sermon - Psalm 231) Consider a time when you felt satisfied.  What was satisfying about that time?  What was going on in and around you that felt so satisfying?2) Do you feel confident that the Lord is near to you in...

From August 9, 2026 Sermon - Psalm 211) Where do you feel a need for greater justice (rightness, shalom) in your life?  Try not to get stuck only thinking at a macro-level (big issues of the surrounding culture) but also think at a more micro-level...

Christian Education (Adult Sunday School) This fall, our adult education offerings invite us to consider how God shapes us into Christ-likeness through Scripture, spiritual disciplines, theological study, and engagement with the world around us, forming us into people who love God and our neighbors more faithfully....

From August 2, 2026 Sermon - Psalm 201) What is so great about Jesus?  Reflect and make a list of several things that stand out to you.2) What gets in the way of you seeing how great Jesus is?  What are your common distractions or...