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Are You Looking For A Church Home?
First Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome in the name of Christ to all who worship with us.As you become a member of First Presbyterian, it is our hope that you will grow in your faith and support the church to the best of your ability. We have high expectations of all our members and want you to find your place of service in our church. We will try to stimulate and motivate you so that you will be a blessing to others by:
  • Attending Worship regularly
  • Studying the Word of God through regular Bible study
  • Finding a place to serve. Christ came to serve, not to be served
  • Giving intentionally and generously of your material wealth, time, talents and spiritual gifts

    • How to Join
    You are encouraged to speak to one of the pastors about your decision to join First Presbyterian Church. They are available to talk with you following any worship service or you may wish to call them by phone during the week. The church also offers an Inquirers' Class to persons interested in becoming members of First Presbyterian Church. Details of the next available class are listed below.There are three ways to become a member of First Presbyterian Church.
    1. By Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ     :: One becomes an active member of the church through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and acceptance of his Lordship in all of life. Baptism and a public profession of faith in Jesus as Lord are the visible signs of entrance into the active membership of the church.
    2. By Reaffirmation of Faith in Jesus Christ     :: It is sometimes the case that persons who previously made a profession of faith and became active members in a particular church are unable to secure a certificate of transfer or other evidence of church membership. After instruction and examination by the session, these persons shall reaffirm publicly their profession of faith and their acceptance of responsibility in the life of the church.
    3. By Transfer of Letter     :: If you are active in another Christian church, you may join First Presbyterian by transferring your letter. The day after you join, the church secretary writes to your former church for the letter or other evidence of church membership.
     
    A New Inquirer's Class Begins

    A class will be held for persons interested in uniting with First Presbyterian Church as members or who wish to obtain more information about the history and mission of FPC and the Presbyterian denomination. Persons considering membership are encouraged to take the Inquirers' Class before joining FPC. The class will be held for five consecutive Sundays, January 15, 22, 29 and February 5 and 12, during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45 A.M.) in the Session Room (MW-203 on the second floor of the Ministry Wing). For more information, please call the church office at 383-1815 or Sandra Randleman at 298-9502.

     
    Need to Change Your Address?
    First Presbyterian Church wants to be sure we have your correct contact information on file so you don't miss any important information about the ongoing and future happenings in our church family. If you have information to correct about you or one of your family members, please e-mail our Membership Coordinator Lynn Elliott, with all the relevant information (change in marital status, home address, mailing address, phone #, e-mail address, etc.) or call 298-9504. Thank you for your help in keeping us informed of your changes and minimizing returned mail.
     
     


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