Matthew 24:36, 44 But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the son. … Therefore, you also must be ready, for the Son… Read more »
Watching, Waiting, Longing
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The Yearning
Psalm 130:6 My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. During the Christmas season, waiting is… Read more »
Of the Father’s Love Begotten
Psalm 89:1-4 O Lord God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Psalm 89:8 (NIV) At the time for the worship service… Read more »
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Matthew 3:1-3, 11 Don and I recently spent a few days hiking in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma. I’ve never visited the wilderness of Judea, but I suspect the Wichitas… Read more »
Creator of the Stars of Night
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. (NRSV) Christmas is our annual reminder that God lights the way in the darkness. Mankind… Read more »
O Come, O Come Emanuel
John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (NRSV) It’s the first… Read more »
Advent 2025 – Christmas in the Carols
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FUPC continues to support New Beginnings
New Beginnings is a bridge housing community in Fayetteville for the chronically homeless. It was designed to offer a different solution for those who were experiencing long term homelessness. There… Read more »
A Time for Peace – Songs, Prayer and Scripture
This October, First United Presbyterian Church will offer a new contemplative worship experience designed to provide respite for the worried and weary. Our Minister of Music, Isaac Thomas, retired pastor… Read more »