We come here to bring ourselves into the presence of the One who loved us first and who loves us most.

An Introduction to Worship

Worship is about God. At the center of our congregation's life is the weekly gathering for worship. In this gathering, we turn our attention away from ourselves, our schedules, our pet peeves. We turn our attention to the One who made us, who calls us, who watches over and guides us day by day. In worship, we bring ourselves into a place that frees us from self concern by turning our attention to the glory of God and the grace that carries us week after week. Sabbath-keeping is a weekly honoring of the truth about Who is in charge. Worship is about God.

"Worship is what happens when people become aware that they are in the presence of the living God." That is our goal when we gather for worship here at First Presbyterian Church. We come here to bring ourselves into the presence of the One who loved us first and who loves us most. It is our goal to honor God our Creator and Savior with our prayers, our praise, our music, our study of scripture, even our announcements. Weekly worship is the acknowledgement that we do not live by bread or work alone, but we need the Sabbath reminder that God is in charge.

Let us worship God.

Charlie Summers
Pastor