Corporate Worship

Three things are immediately obvious in the sanctuary: the organ, the pulpit and the table.

In the Presbyterian tradition the sight of an organ is a call to prayer. Prayer is a chief part of the Christian life and congregational song is a part of our prayer for and with one another. The pulpit is the highest point in the sanctuary for the simple fact that all Christians sit under the authority of the word. At the front of the sanctuary are a table and a baptismal font. The sacrament of Baptism begins the Christian life and we are nourished by the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper for our life of faith.

Personal Worship

The challenges of personal discipleship requires a daily habit of personal worship.

The central elements of personal worship are scripture and prayer. In attending to scripture daily it is important to read the Bible. Some memorize passages, others mediate on the Word and its daily application. Here are some helpful links:

Daily Devotionals

Prayer is the way which our relationship with God is nourished.

Jesus taught His disciples to pray by praying and His example is unparalleled. Here are some resources that might be helpful in your daily devotions:

Singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs

Christian music is one of the key ways we express the thankfulness of our hearts to God.

At First Church our congregational praise is led by a beautifully restored and maintained Muller Organ. Our organist, Steve Snyder, is known for his skill and talents as an organist.

There is a congregational choir that meets Wednesday evenings for practice. The choir is always looking for eager singers with a desire to praise the Lord.

As a congregation we sing a great deal. In the Reformed tradition, congregational song is understood as a part of corporate prayer. Singing is one of the ways we offer our lives as a living sacrifice to the Lord.

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3–4