23rd Sunday after Pentecost | All Saints’ Day

SERMON:  For All the Saints

We welcome with joy all worshipers to First Presbyterian Church this All Saints’ Sunday, Nov. 1. Let us worship God and remember with gratitude all who have been faithful to Him throughout the centuries. Join us as we gather for Communion—let’s come together to remember Christ’s sacrifice and celebrate the grace we’ve received. Please note that all are welcome to this Sunday’s sacred moment of communion.

We welcome Tim Topolski as our organist this Sunday.

Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

NEW TESTAMENT: Revelation 7: 9–17   The saints of God show humility.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Matthew 23: 1–12   God’s servants display humility.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “In Your House, O Lord” by Jay Turner 

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “For All the Saints“

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.

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22nd Sunday after Pentecost & Reformation Sunday • “Living the Questions“

This Sunday is Reformation Sunday, a day to remember with gratitude those who called the church back to God’s Word and the good news of salvation through faith in Christ. We rejoice in the freedom, grace and hope we have in Jesus and welcome all who gather to worship Him.

We invite everyone to stay and enjoy refreshments in Fellowship Hall following worship. We look forward to sharing this time together. This Sunday there will also be another showing of “The Chosen” in Fellowship Hall.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

HEBREW BIBLE LESSON: Leviticus 19: 1–2, 15–19a, 32–34
A few important commandments of Moses.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Matthew 22: 34–46
Jesus delivers the Greatest Commandment.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM:“Come, Bless the Lord” by Robert Lau

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “Living the Questions“

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.

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21st Sunday after Pentecost | 186th Church Anniversary Sunday

SERMON SERIES:  Faith of the Philippians • “Rejoice and be Strengthened in the Lord“

“Rejoice in the Lord always,” says the apostle Paul (Phil. 4:4). With gladness, we welcome you all to family worship and communion, on this 186th Church Anniversary Sunday. You do not need to be a member of this church to receive Communion. Come as you are, and share in the grace, love, and welcome of Christ.

We invite everyone to stay and enjoy refreshments and fellowship in Fellowship Hall following worship. We look forward to sharing this time together!

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

EPISTLE LESSON:    Philippians 4: 1–9, 13, 19–23
In Christ, we can do all things.

GOSPEL LESSON:    Matthew 22: 15–22  
Jesus offers an amazing response to the Pharisees’ strange question.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Sing a Song of Thanks and Joy” by Hal Hopson

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON SERIES: Faith of the Philippians • “Rejoice and be Strengthened in the Lord“

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.

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20th Sunday after Pentecost

Welcome to all who will gather to praise God this Sunday, Oct. 11. May we worship with grateful hearts and reach out to one another in the love and fellowship of Christ. Following the “exchange of Christ’s peace,” Sunday school students will head downstairs for their classes. We invite everyone to stay and enjoy refreshments and fellowship in Fellowship Hall following worship. An episode of “The Chosen” will be shown. We look forward to sharing this time together!

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

EPISTLE LESSON: Philippians 4: 4–9 

GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 22: 1–14

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “These Alone, O God Are Enough” by Dan Schutte
Soloists: Don Nicholls, Elizabeth Topolski, & Frank Wilson

WELCOME TO THE REV. DR. SHERRY BLACKMAN

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.

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