Connecting with Others

FPC desires for people to be connected in community with others, whether through existing programs within the church, or ideally within a small group setting. We believe that we need to be modeled after the Acts 2 church, where people gathered together in the temple but also met in homes to "do life together." Our Small group ministry, along with our existing programs, provide many opportunities to model our purpose statement “to reach more people and together grow in Christ.”

Small Groups

Small groups are a growing ministry within our church community. We currently have 13 small groups that meet regularly, and we are beginning to put a coaching structure into place to encourage and support group leaders.

During the last several years we have provided a short-term opportunity during Lent to experience “doing life together” through a church-wide theme that carries through worship and small groups. The 2007 study, Bill Hybel’s "Just Walk Across the Room," dovetailed nicely with this year’s emphasis on evangelism.

Contact Sharon Early if you are interested in finding out more about our small group ministry.

Music Program

Music is a very important part of our worship and ministry. The program is directed by Mr. Christian Huebner, Minister of Music. The adult Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 11:00 am traditional service; the Mary El Bell Choir, directed by Andrea Wade, regularly enhances worship.

The Worship Team leads the music at the 8:30 am contemporary service.

Several times a year our worship is enhanced by special musical presentations, including using the musical gifts of members and guest musicians such as "A Touch of Brass" (a brass quintet).

Seekers

"Seekers" is one of the adult Sunday School groups which studies faith and contemporary issues, in light of the holy scriptures. "Seekers" also meets as a social group for fellowship and hosts the agape supper to kick-off Lent and the graduate brunch in June.

The Fellowship Group

The "Fellowship Group" provides an opportunity for adults to share a meal, fellowship and a variety of programs. Gatherings are held several times a year, generally on Fridays at noon.

Presbyterian Women

Presbyterian Women (PW) is an important force in the life of the church and is open to all women. The focus of this group is three-fold: study, mission/ministry and fellowship. PW's mission/ministry is both worldwide and local, and includes providing a meal for the bereaved at the time of death of someone in the church.

Youth

Junior and Senior High Youth have an active ministry which focuses on the five purposes of Fellowship, Discipleship, Worship, Service and Evangelism. Both ages meet on Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm. On Tuesday evenings, Senior High youth meet for small group time of discipleship and fellowship. The schedule for junior and senior high youth also includes opportunities for recreation, service to others and an annual mission trip. For more information check out the youth page.

Online Directory of Members and Friends of the Church

For members and friends of the church, we offer the following online directory. Due to privacy concerns, you must have a userid and password to access the data. If you have misplaced your userid/password, please contact Sharon Early.