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OUR VISION
Glorify and enjoy God through worship, education and service.

OUR MISSION
First Presbyterian Church is a worshiping, welcoming Community of Faith. We are called by God to be ambassadors of Christ to all people through preaching the Gospel, teaching discipleship and serving in the name of Christ Jesus.

STAFF MINISTRY TEAM
Pastor – Rev. Rusty Cowden
Director of Music Ministry – Melanie A. Vlad

THE SESSION
The Session, the governing body of our Church, is composed of Elders elected by the congregation. The Session includes these eight committees, each of which is chaired by an Elder:

  • Christian Education
  • Worship and Music
  • Finance and Stewardship
  • Staff Relations
  • Church Growth/Church Life
  • Buildings/Grounds
  • Mission

THE DEACONS
Deacons, who meet monthly, coordinate the welfare activities of the Church. Their work is divided into three categories:

  • Congregational Care – Provides comfort to and maintains contact with congregational shut-ins and members who reside at Park Vista. We visit our friends at Park Vista the last Sunday of each month; check the church calendar for exact dates and times.
  • Fellowship – Schedules and serves fellowship events and receptions.
  • Mission – Organizes and serves the monthly free community lunch as well as other mission projects.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

  • Youth – Classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday mornings beginning in September each program year and ending in May. Children in Kindergarten thru grade 5 participate in the rotation model classes. Grades 6 through 8 meet for traditional classes as do grades 9 through 12.
  • Adult – A Bible foundation course, led by lay persons, at 9 a.m. on Sundays.

SACRAMENTS/RITES

  • Baptism, celebrated for both adults and infants, is performed during worship service and by arrangement with the pastor.
  • Communion is celebrated monthly and during special services such as Ash Wednesday. All who have accepted Christ as their savior and youth who understand its meaning may partake of the elements.
  • Weddings must be scheduled with the pastor. Call the Church Office at 330-393-1524 for more information.
  • Confirmation classes are offered every other year for students in grades 9-12.

Latest News

  • JBM Mission Work Trip: Week of June 23, 2013May 5, 2013 - 2:01 pm

    A sign up sheet for the Joseph Badger Meadows Work Trip is on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall closest to the fireplace. You are asked to sign up, indicate which days of the week you can attend and if you will be staying overnight. You will be able to sign up through June 2, [...]

  • Rusty’s Ramblings for May 2013May 5, 2013 - 1:54 pm

    I have been thinking this month about future memories. I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but I don’t really mean it to be. We all have good memories of things that we have seen or things that we have done in the past. I am thinking about things we might do which could give [...]

  • Rev. Cowden’s 10 Day Tour of Ireland and ScotlandApril 23, 2013 - 1:32 am

    Please join Rev. Rusty Cowden for a 10 day, once in a lifetime tour of Ireland and Scotland. We will follow the Christian saints and explore these beautiful countries to see the people, places, and events integral to the history of our faith. Let’s worship, fellowship, and rejoice together in Scotland and Ireland.  Click here [...]

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