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Rob Dowdy is First Pres’ new director of student ministries
First Pres will have a new director of student ministries starting in June. Rob Dowdy, who for the past four years has been the area representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, will be responsible for equipping the congregation for ministry to students in...
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Meet First Pres’ commissioned lay pastors
First Pres has commissioned six lay pastors for service during the coming year. These commissioned lay pastors have received additional training for their roles, which are renewable annually. Here are the covenant partners who will be commissioned. Scott Dove As part...
Photos: Easter with First Pres
From an early-morning sunrise service to our regular worship services, plus games and food in the Courtyard and a college Easter egg hunt, it was a day of celebration at First Pres on Easter Sunday. Here are some photo highlights.
Photos: Community Easter Egg Hunt in downtown Harrisonburg
Children and their families went hunting for 2,000 eggs on the Rockingham County Courthouse lawn on the Saturday before Easter. Here are some photos from the event, from hiding them to the family event afterward.
Small-group facilitator training
First Pres would like to launch more small groups as soon as possible. Many people have expressed an interest in participating, and we would love to have enough groups for all who desire a small group community. To make that happen, we will be offering support and...
First Pres seeking a children’s ministry intern
First Pres' Children and Family Ministries team is looking for a Children’s Ministry Intern to assist us in our ministry to children. Requirements A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by love for Him, a personal devotional life and commitment...
Q&A: Ash Wednesday & Lent
We begin the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Get to know the season with this Q&A. Q: What is Ash Wednesday? A: Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a season of preparation for Easter. It is marked six weeks prior to Easter. It is marked by services...
Photos: Lego Night at First Pres
A group of children, youth and adults gathered to connect and build community (see what we did there?) at what we hope will become an annual event. Here are some photo highlights.
11 books to help you see God’s heart for the nations
God loves the nations, and His heart is clear when Jesus tells us we are to "go into all the world" and tell others about Jesus. But how? Here are some resources in the First Pres library that may help you embrace God's mission in the world. "Is the Commission Still...
New additions to the church library
Before Ellen Campbell died in December, she donated eight books to the church library. We have placed them on display in her memory. You are welcome to check them out. Here are the books: The Bible Jesus Read: Why the Old Testament Matters by Philip Yancey Writing...
New year, new day, new mercies
Often with the new year we look toward some kind of fresh start but the good news for us as Christians is we don’t have to wait for a new year. Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that God’s mercies are new every morning, so we can start again today – even if you have...