Pg 03 Humans are Worshiping Creatures
“Worship” (noun and verb): the act of giving praise, honor, recognition or tribute to something or someone higher or greater [...]
Pg 04 Pastors’ Perspective (Q2 2023)
In each Epistle, this column features a single question to which our pastors are asked to reply. It is usually [...]
Pg 06 Worship Forms Community
As God created the heavens, the earth, and all living things, Genesis chapter one tells us He called His [...]
Pg 08 One Out of 168
God, our gracious Creator, has gifted mankind with 168 hours every week to use as we choose. A large number [...]
Pg 09 In Spirit and in Truth
APRIL MEMORY VERSE “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the [...]
Pg 10 Grounded in His Word
Almighty God has revealed Himself in the person of the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, and in His written Word, [...]
Pg 12 Why We Do What We Do
Worship is our adoring response to God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ. We hear about God’s story, and then we [...]
Pg 14 First Missions: Worship Where?
At First Church, we are grateful for a God who loves His people to gather and praise Him no [...]
Pg 16 Bridging Kids Into Worship
Sixty-six percent of kids who grow up in church won’t stay in church. A recent Barna survey discovered that two-thirds [...]
Pg 18 Planting Seeds
Building a foundation for worship begins when a child first enters the world and the family and church community partner [...]
Pg 19 Walking in the Light
MAY MEMORY VERSE When the offerings were finished, the king and everyone present with him knelt down and worshiped. King Hezekiah [...]
Pg 20 Connected and Attentive
II began writing this article at 3:30AM on my lanai. That’s not within my usual work hours; it was just [...]
Pg 23 Future Plans
The Session of First Church has graciously extended to me the honorary title of Pastor Emeritus effective January 1, 2024. [...]
Pg 24 Inward, Invisible Grace
Each of our lives is rich with sacred events—the birth of a child, a moment of deep spiritual significance, friendship [...]
Pg 26 Livestreaming into Living Waters
Three years ago, nearly every congregation across the country plunged into the waters of livestreaming. Adapting to the inability to [...]
Pg 28 Virtual Worship Making the Most of It
The 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing that followed changed how First Church utilized the video system in our Sanctuary—one [...]
Pg 30 Book Review: Faith Still Moves Mountains
If we’re honest with ourselves, doubt is a common part of our faith journey. Have you ever wondered if God [...]
pg 31 To See That Day!
JUNE MEMORY VERSE All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory [...]
Pg 32 Staff Book Recommendations
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson From Pastor Allen Walworth: Based on his reflections and [...]
Pg 34 Praying Together
Following the last service each Sunday, the pastors encourage individuals to visit Price Chapel for an opportunity to pray and [...]