WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT FPC

Worship is an opportunity to honor God with our lips and our lives. Worship happens in a special way each time the community of faith gathers. It is also a time to renew our spirits and hearts, in order to go out and live in the world as disciples of Jesus Christ.

For the past several years the Session has selected one of the Five Purposes for which we exist, as individuals and as a church, and we have focused on that purpose throughout the year. This year, 2008, we are concentrating on worship. We are excited about this opportunity to grow as a congregation in our understanding and practice of worship- both corporately and individually. Together we hope to learn what scripture teaches about worship, experience different expressions of worship, deepen our participation in worship and carry worship beyond that designated time on Sunday morning to include all our waking hours.

Throughout the year, various special times of worship are offered (Ash Wednesday, Maunday Thursday, September kick-off at the Hickories Park, to name a few.) Below is a list of regular weekly corporate times of worship here at FPC. While each service encourages the active participation of worshipers, they are done in different ways.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE (Sundays, 9:09 am)

Our "9:09" service is a less formal service of song and praise. At this service there is an extended time of corporate singing led by a worship team, during which people are invited to worship God in the way that is most comfortable to each person. This may include standing or sitting, clapping or lifting your hands, or simply offering praise in the quiet of your heart. All are acceptable forms of worship. The Word of God is proclaimed through a variety of ways including sermons, people sharing their faith, or the use of technology such as film clips and original video clips.

Child care is provided for infants through kindergarten.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE (Sundays, 10:45 am)

The "10:45" service is rich in the meaningful traditions of Reformed worship. Liturgy and prayers, music, a children's sermon, scripture and sermon are all woven together to form an integrated service. “Worship is often enriched by special music provided by the Chancel and Mary El Bell choirs, “A Touch of Brass” and other instrumentalists, musical and dramatic presentations by the children, and other special programs.”

Child care is provided for infants through two year olds. Three year olds through High School participate in Kids Zone.