25 Apr

Posted at 12:26h in News & Updates by

Youth Rummage Sale: April 28-29Bring donations to the church:During office hours (April 25-28, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) Wednesday, April 26, 5-7 p.m. Contact Dri (479.238.4232) to make other arrangements All proceeds go to help youth pay for their summer trips. We're Hiring!Family Ministry is expanding with two new part-time positions. Check out fpcsiloam.com/apply...

18 Apr

Posted at 13:41h in News & Updates by

Youth Rummage Sale: April 28-29Bring donations to the church:This Sunday, April 23, before or after churchDuring office hours (April 25-28, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) Wednesday, April 26, 5-7 p.m. Contact Dri (479.238.4232) to make other arrangements All proceeds go to help youth pay for their summer trips. We're Hiring!Family Ministry is expanding with...

04 Apr

Posted at 12:01h in Reverend Reflections by

Hello First Presbyterian Church, This is one of my last Reverend Reflections to write before my family and I relocate to Ohio. Last month I wrote about the enduring and strong denominational connection that First Presbyterian Church will continue to enjoy after my departure. The EPC...

22 Mar

Posted at 06:00h in News & Updates by

Spring Break Meet Up For those around during spring break, we are going to have a bring your own picnic at the Bob Henry Park on March 22 at 5:00 p.m. We will meet at the pavilion by the main playground. All are welcome! Church Information Survey If you...

17 Mar

Posted at 11:21h in News & Updates by

Church Information SurveyThe Pastor Search Committee is working on our Church Information Form (CIF), which will help prospective pastors understand our congregation and the Siloam Springs community as they consider whether to apply for our pastoral position. We'd love your input on this important document!...

07 Mar

Posted at 11:38h in Reverend Reflections by

Hello First Presbyterian Church, One of the cherished characteristics of Presbyterianism is something called “connectionalism.” Attend a meeting of Presbytery or General Assembly and you are almost guaranteed to hear someone mention their love for the fact that we are a “connectional” church. It is one...

08 Feb

Posted at 08:00h in Reverend Reflections by

Hello First Presbyterian Church, Since I informed you one month ago of my coming resignation at the end of May, this is my first formal opportunity to write to you. Typically my Reverend Reflections are a reflection upon Scripture, but this month I have been reflecting...

11 Jan

Posted at 06:00h in Reverend Reflections by

Hello First Presbyterian Church, Recently I was re-reading the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4 and it struck me that in Cain’s famous rhetorical question he reveals the loss of obligation and responsibility for others that comes with humanity’s fall from a state of...

07 Dec

Posted at 06:00h in Reverend Reflections by

Hello First Presbyterian Church, In the gospel story John the Baptist plays the role of the “forerunner” for Jesus. In ancient times a forerunner was a person who accompanied a royal figure on a journey and ran ahead of them whenever they were approaching a city...

01 Nov

Posted at 12:41h in Reverend Reflections by

Hello First Presbyterian Church, After the confession of sin, assurance of pardon and passing of the peace every Sunday we sing what is called the Gloria Patri, which simply means “Glory to the Father” in Latin. It is called that because that is the first line...