Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Friends and friends-to-be, we welcome you to this time of worship, faith education, and Christian fellowship beginning at 10 AM this Sunday. May the Word of God nourish you for your life and ministry in the days to come. Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. We thank our volunteers for providing refreshments in Fellowship Hall following the service of worship.

HEBREW LESSON:  Genesis 45: 3–11, 15  Joseph forgives his brothers.

GOSPEL LESSON:  Luke 6: 27–38     Jesus gives the Golden Rule.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Give it to Jesus” by Michael Barrett

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: Golden Rule Folks

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

We welcome all to 10 AM family worship this Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. During worship we will celebrate and install two Church Officers! We thank our volunteers for providing refreshments in Fellowship Hall following the service of worship. Just a friendly reminder that our Deacon Ministry will meet following worship to reorganize for 2025-26.

HEBREW LESSON:  Jeremiah 17: 5–10
Jeremiah yearns for all God followers to trust in God.

EPISTLE LESSON:   Luke 6: 17–26
Jesus delivers his famous sermon on the plain.

PASTOR DAVID’S MEDITATION: Servant-Work

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

5th Sunday after Epiphany | Ordination & Installation of Church Officers

All are welcome to join us for 10 AM worship in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown for this Baptism of the Lord Sunday. May you experience the love of Jesus in the midst of this congregation. Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall.

HEBREW LESSON:  Isaiah 6: 1–8     Isaiah accepts God’s call

GOSPEL LESSON:   Luke 5: 1–11     Jesus calls Peter into a life of discipleship.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Give it to Jesus” by Michael Barrett

PASTOR DAVID’S MEDITATION:    Trustful Living

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

4th Sunday after Epiphany

Welcome to worship as Jesus continues to reveal himself during Epiphany. May you sense anew your Savior’s deep love for you and all the world. We welcome all to Sunday worship with communion at 10 AM. Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall.

As a reminder, the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown has called for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation to be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM in Fellowship Hall and via ZOOM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive committee reports, and the reports of the Nominating and Auditing committees, nominate and elect committee members, Elders and Deacons, and to approve the Pastor’s Terms of Call for 2025. Please plan to attend if you are able to. The meeting will include brunch.

EPISTLE LESSON: 1 Corinthians 13: 4–13.     The gift and demand of love.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Luke 4: 21–30. Jesus rebukes illness and disease.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “We Come Together Here” by James M. Stevens

PASTOR DAVID’S MEDITATION: Love: The Better Way     

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.