Ash Wednesday is a tradition that is not observed by all Christian denominations, and it is not observed by all Presbyterian churches so there are many for whom it is new. You will not find Ash Wednesday or Lent mentioned in the Bible; however, traditions that help us learn and grow in our faith are… Read more »
Note: Our Sunday morning schedule has been modified for the summer. The schedule below will resume on September 7. For information about our summer Sunday morning schedule and summer events, please see Summer 2025. Beginning March 9, 2025, First United Presbyterian Church will have a new Sunday morning schedule. The morning will begin at 9:00am with… Read more »
One of First United Presbyterian Church’s core values is faithful service, working together to reflect and demonstrate God’s love to all people. “Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” I John 3:18 NRSV. This Sunday, our congregation has two wonderful opportunities to support our youth as they work to… Read more »
For over a decade, the Presbytery of Arkansas has nurtured a thriving partnership with the Presbytery of Honduras, bringing congregations together across borders to live out Christ’s call to service. Ten mission trips have been made over the years. The trips have made it possible for churches to work together to have a greater impact…. Read more »
1 O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples. 4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above… Read more »
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. 3 You have multiplied exultation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 4 For the yoke of their burden and… Read more »
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to… Read more »
“…for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” During a children’s sermon, an Elder was asked by a five-year-old sitting on the chancel steps, “Miss Susie, where is Jesus right now … today?” Elder Susie answered, “Jesus is in our hearts. He is in my heart, your heart, and in the… Read more »
46 And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, 48 for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is… Read more »
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.’ 29But she… Read more »
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