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Worship is the centerpiece of our
life as a community of faith.First Presbyterian Church offers
two worship services each Sunday morning. The 8:00 a.m. - An intimate service
meets in our newly remodeled chapel. The 10:30 a.m. worship
in the sanctuary offers a service rich in music and includes an anthem by the
Sanctuary Choir and a time with the children. This service blends
traditional and contemporary worship. Pictures, text, and lyrics are
projected to the front of the sanctuary, and the traditional printed
bulletin is available, also.
On the third Sunday of the month the Praise Band and Praise Singers lead the
worship music.
We celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper on the first Sunday of each
month and on Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve.
On the first Wednesday of every month at 6:15 is a Taize' service, a
contemplative service that includes simple, repeated songs, candles and
silence.
The church has special services on Ash Wednesday,
Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve.
Two Sundays a year are designated
as Youth Sunday when the youth of the church plan and lead both
services.
Each February in the past, we have put
together a different kind of worship service. We've had services based on
The Titanic, the
musical Big River, Harry Potter,
Peanuts comic strip and Mardi Gras.
Child care during our worship services is available for children through second grade in the newly remodeled nursery. Hearing aids and large-print Bibles and bulletins are available. Ramps and an elevator make our church accessible to everyone.
First Presbyterian Church is blessed with many talented, dedicated musicians who share their talents generously with our congregation and add special beauty to our praise to God.
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Music Director and Organist/Pianist |
Director of Handbells |
Doug Nicholson leads our music program which provides many opportunities for both adults, youth, and children. All who enjoy singing or playing instruments are invited to take part in the choir and music programs.
Choirs
The fifty voice Sanctuary Choir enhances our 10:30 worship with a variety of
anthems from traditional to modern. A wide range of instruments including
pipe organ, piano, electric piano, string quartet, flute, trumpet, or hand
bells accompany them. During the Advent season, the choir's gift to the
congregation is an all-musical Sunday morning worship service accompanied by
organ and orchestra. Many community visitors attend this service.
Sanctuary Choir practice is Wednesday Evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm.
The youth and college choir meet for special rehearsals and share
music during our worship services.
The children's choir meets during the church school hour at 9:45 am. on
Sunday mornings. they sing at various times throughout the year.
Doug also directs our Praise and Jazz bands.
Jeanne Rade is our organist.
Bell Choirs
Barbara Keagle directs our handbell choirs. Two choirs play in worship one a
month and practice weekly:
Tower Ringers: Tuesday: 5:15-6:30 pm
Church Street Bells: Wednesday: 5: 15-6:30 pm
Several ensembles rehearse and play throughout the year, including Bells on
Wheels, a portable handbell group which does a tour of nursing homes twice a
year. We have workshops for beginners.
Contact
Barbara if you are interested.
Special music is presented throughout the year by our Youth Choir, Children's Choir, and Adult Bell Choirs. Many vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles also add to our worship experience.
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