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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Are you busy thinking about the hope and promise that a new year holds? Are you planning for ways that you can challenge yourself and grow in 2025? How about reading? Whether you're an avid reader or an "I never read" kind of reader, the Adult Discipleship committee...
Isaiah 117, a national ministry that has recently gotten a local chapter, is First Pres' local missions focus in December. We want you to know more about the group, and on the final Sunday of the month you can contribute to its work during our missions offering. We...
Here are some scenes from the Live Nativity at the First Pres Courtyard in downtown Harrisonburg. We enjoyed meeting so many of our neighbors as we celebrate Christmas together. Special thanks to the Pugh family and the Hannah family, whose contributions in memory of...
During First Pres’ live nativity last year, Wayne Hannah noticed a missing “character.” The wise men were there, and the shepherds, and of course Mary and Joseph and a baby doll for Jesus. But above them? No star. So Wayne got to work designing one with the help of...