a family of faith, worshiping through evangelism and outreach
Welcome to the website of First Presbyterian Church! We hope this site informs, encourages and benefits you. We are a historic downtown church working hard to help one another grow in faith and to make a meaningful difference in our community. Here at our website you can become acquainted with our many opportunities designed to benefit you and our community and to honor God. Visit "Who we are" for a quick summary of who we believe God has called us to be. If you are new to Presbyterianism, check out Presbyterian 101. To gain a more in-depth understanding of our ministries, please browse our site. If you cannot find what you are looking for or have other questions, call our church office, 870-774-6453, or CONTACT US by e-mail.
Click on the Lectionary date to read the Bible passages, and click on the Mission Yearbook date to read the full stories of God's work by God's people in the Church, both locally and globally.
Tuesday, August 31 - 7:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
Wednesday, September 1 - 5:00 p.m. - Christian Education Committee Meeting; 5:00 p.m. - Stewardship Committee Meeting ; 6:00 p.m. - Family Night Supper and Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. - Youth Groups meet in ECHO Center; 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, September 2 - 6:00 p.m. - Worship Committee Meeting
Sunday, September 5, 9:00 a.m. - Early Edition; 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. - Worship and Holy Communion;4:00 p.m. Handbells I; 5:00 p.m. - Youth Music; 6:00 p.m. - Youth Groups; 6:00 p.m. - Dinner for Randy Sams' Outreach Shelter
Plus other regularly scheduled programs:Check our new and improved interactiveweekly calendar!
Vacation Bible School 'Praise Party: Back-to-School Cookout
"Praise Party" was a great joy from start to finish! Last Saturday, August 28, the FPC family and friends gathered again from 5:30 to 7:00p.m. for food and fellowship to kick off the new school year. Special thanks to Mark and Martha Nell Richards for their delicious burgers and hot dogs....and to the FPCyouth who got everyone moving!
Mens' Shoes and Clothing Needed for the Sharing Place
The Sharing Place (our clothing, shoes, and small household items closet) serves many in our community. Folks line up at the door on Thursday mornings to get these precious donations. We desperately need donations of MEN'S SHOES and men's clothing. Most of our clients are transients, or homeless, and their shoes take a lot of wear and tear, not to mention they usually are not the right size in the first place.
Clean out that closet today! Thanks for your consideration!!
Rally Day Coming Soon! Save the Date....September 19th!
It's time for the new Sunday School year, so join the FPC family starting with breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 19th. For a full list of the new classes and teachers, check out our Christian Education page... There is a class waiting for you!
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You'llalso find info on the same page about our Brown Bag Bible Study which is beginning again NEXT Thursday, September 9th, at 12:05 in the Fellowship Hall.. Rev. Susan will be delving into Romans...All are welcome!
Mission Work Weekend - Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home
Many thanks to all fourteen youth and adults who traveled to the Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Homein Monticello, Arkansas on August 5th through the 8th. The aim of this mission trip was to provide able bodies, helping hands, and loving hearts to children in need. While there, we were able to organize a crafts classroom as well as their donations/clothing storage room. We broke into smaller groups on Friday and had our evening meal with residents in their homes. Saturday night, members of FPC youth and Rev. John led a musical service for our new friends at Vera Lloyd.
The Diaconate and Stewardship Committee's joint focus for September's Sharing the Plate will be the Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home. It began as a day nursery in 1910 to care for children of women working in a local mill. By 1923, it had become a permanent place for children to live due to family illness or poverty. Today the Home operates on an annual budget of $2.3 million and employs 38 people.
The Anne B. Wells campus in Monticello provides long-term residential care, emergency shelter, a transitions program, and respite care for youth ages 8 to 18. Youth are nurtured, cared for, and taught a positive family model of living. Their mission is "sharing Christ's healing love with children, youth, and families in crisis." As we Share the Plate in September, your contribution to this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.
FPC can look forward to hearing more about the trip and more about Vera Lloyd at a Family Night Supper in September. Until then, check out these pictures!
Diaconate Mission for August - Feed a Runnin' WJ Ranch Horse
The VBS mission project and the Diaconate mission through August was to raise enoughmoney to feed one of the Runnin' WJ Ranch horses for a year....$1,200.00. The final total was over $1,200 (with 367 collected by the VBS kids!), so the horse won't go hungry!
The Diaconate, the children of VBS, and Runnin' WJ Ranch all THANK YOU!
On July 21, the program for FNS was presented by Sam Clem, Director of Runnin' WJ Ranch. It was wonderful to learn more about this vital ministry in our community. This year over 200 young people are already registered to participate, so volunteers are always welcome.
The Sharing Place (our clothing, shoes, and small household items closet) serves many in our community. Folks line up at the door on Thursday mornings to get these precious donations. We desperately need donations of MEN'S SHOES and men's clothing. Most of our clients are transients, or homeless, and their shoes take a lot of wear and tear, not to mention they usually are not the right size in the first place.
It's time for the new Sunday School year, so join the FPC family starting with breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 19th. For a full list of the new classes and teachers, check out our 
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Arkansas on August 5th through the 8th. The aim of this mission trip was to provide able bodies, helping hands, and loving hearts to children in need. While there, we were able to organize a crafts classroom as well as their donations/clothing storage room. We broke into smaller groups on Friday and had our evening meal with residents in their homes. Saturday night, members of FPC youth and Rev. John led a musical service for our new friends at Vera Lloyd.
