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| FIRST CHURCH PRAYER MINISTRIES We believe that prayer has tremendous power. As we place ouselves in God's hands and pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. Please click here to link to our prayer page. |
Ministries
God is still speaking,
"Never place a period, where God has placed a comma"
-Gracie Allen
-Gracie Allen
Christian Education Ministries
Christian Education is an significant part of our congregational life integrating worship, education and
outreach throughout all aspects of our ministry.
Children and youth, age 2 through high school are invited to participate in Sunday School. Adults have the
opportunity to attend frequent "Pastor Talkback" groups which offer a chance for open exchange of ideas,
adult fellowship, and animated discussions of community concerns.
Youth and their families are involved together in worship services at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care services are
provided during the 10:30 a.m.Worship Service for children under 2 and Sunday School for ages 3 years
old to 5th Grade is held during this time.
Adult education programs are held throughout the year including such activities as Bible Study, Lenten
and Advent events. Opportunities to share in this ministry are open to all interested. Training and
support are provided.
Christian Education is an significant part of our congregational life integrating worship, education and
outreach throughout all aspects of our ministry.
Children and youth, age 2 through high school are invited to participate in Sunday School. Adults have the
opportunity to attend frequent "Pastor Talkback" groups which offer a chance for open exchange of ideas,
adult fellowship, and animated discussions of community concerns.
Youth and their families are involved together in worship services at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care services are
provided during the 10:30 a.m.Worship Service for children under 2 and Sunday School for ages 3 years
old to 5th Grade is held during this time.
Adult education programs are held throughout the year including such activities as Bible Study, Lenten
and Advent events. Opportunities to share in this ministry are open to all interested. Training and
support are provided.
Youth Ministries
Join our Youth Ministry group for camping, social ministries, friendship and fun. Our youth attend the
Western Regional UCC Event and the Southwest Conference Youth events. They also participate in
fundraising and outreach events including WHEAT Crop Walk for hunger.
Join our Youth Ministry group for camping, social ministries, friendship and fun. Our youth attend the
Western Regional UCC Event and the Southwest Conference Youth events. They also participate in
fundraising and outreach events including WHEAT Crop Walk for hunger.
Adult Ministries offer fellowship and educational opportunities for women and men during the Fall,
Winter, and Spring months. Historically we've always had a variety of gatherings for fellowship, fun, and
discussion together. Bible Study classes, justice action groups, and book studies are scheduled to help
make our faith personally applicable in our daily lives.
Women’s Fellowship meets the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Some
projects include support for Pappas School, Tumbleweed, sale of calendars, a pie social and the book
table.
Our Worship Planning team meets regularly with the Pastoral Leadership to plan inspiring and
creative worship experiences using media, drama, dance, and participatory possibilities. They work with
general themes and explore creative ways to tell the great Biblical stories of faith. This team is open to
everyone who wants to contribute. .
Our Deacons provide leadership in services of communion, healing, and other special services
throughout the year.
Coffee Fellowship, Greeting, Shut in Ministries, Ushering, and Building & Grounds Upkeep ministries
provide additional opportunities for service. All members and friends are encouraged to be an active
participants in our many church programs and ministries.
12 Step Programs
Our church is the location of numerous 12 step programs all week long, nearly every
day of the year. We are honored to host AA, SA, OA, NA and other groups in our
facilities. Through these programs we see lives transformed and friendships forged for
a lifetime. Call the church office for times and locations.
Our church is the location of numerous 12 step programs all week long, nearly every
day of the year. We are honored to host AA, SA, OA, NA and other groups in our
facilities. Through these programs we see lives transformed and friendships forged for
a lifetime. Call the church office for times and locations.
Music Ministries
Our church musicians provide excellent music each week and special programs
throughout the special seasons of the year. We have a Handbell Choir during the high
season, and there is always a place for sharing your talents and abilities in music.
Our church musicians provide excellent music each week and special programs
throughout the special seasons of the year. We have a Handbell Choir during the high
season, and there is always a place for sharing your talents and abilities in music.
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