LENT
Ash Wednesday
On Wednesday, February 17, join us in the Sanctuary from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. to mark the beginning of the Lenten season with this brief family-friendly worship service that will include the imposition of ashes. Nursery provided for ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

Maundy Thursday Service
The Maundy Thursday Service will be held April 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This is a one-hour service of reflection and communion. Nursery provided for ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

Good Friday
This year's service will be on April 2 from 12:10-12:50 p.m. in the Sanctuary with “Cross Words” scripture, sermon and song. Nursery provided for ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

Prayer Labyrinth
Experience the ancient Christian practice of contemplation by walking the labyrinth installed in the Social Hall for Thursday, April 1 from 4:00-6:30 pm and on Friday, April 2 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Representing God’s direction in the maze of our lives, walking the labyrinth offers time for prayer for our life journeys.

Communion Service at White Oak Estates
Each year First Presbyterian Church sponsors a Lenten Communion Service at White Oak. We especially encourage all who have a family member or friend in any of the facilities at White Oak to attend with your loved one. This has been a very popular service and the doors are open to all who wish to attend. The service will be led by Rev. Susan E. Moorefield. We hope you will join us in the Dining Room of the Nursing Center.

EASTER
The Making of Palm Crosses
Each year during the week before Easter the Sanctuary Guild gathers helpers for the making of palm crosses. They make crosses out of palm fronds for each person that worships with us on Palm Sunday, March 28.

The Annual Cross of Flowers
The Cross of Flowers is an annual event held during Holy Week at First Presbyterian. A rough-hewn cross is erected by the Sanctuary Guild on the Lawn of the church. Members and guests are invited to bring flowers or may use the flower provided to place on the cross as they come to worship on Easter. This cross, full of spring flowers, represents the new life we receive through Christ’s resurrection.

Flower Arrangements to Honor Loved Ones
Each year, Easter flower arrangements are made by the Sanctuary Guild with a variety of cut flowers and lilies to provide an opportunity for you to honor loved ones and friends in a commemorative booklet which will be available on Easter. Your contribution of provides flowers and lilies in the sanctuary on Easter and help endow a special flower fund for floral arrangements throughout the year.  Click here to download the order form. You may also order through registrations on My First Pres.

Annual Butterfly Release
On Easter (Sunday, April 4), the most important day of the church year, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  At First Presbyterian Church, our celebration will include our annual Easter Butterfly Release at 10:40 a.m. on the Front Lawn.

Since ancient times, the butterfly has been a symbol that reminds us of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.  The caterpillar reminds us of Jesus’ life on earth.  The dark chrysalis stage reminds us of Jesus’ crucifixion and death.  After a time of struggle, the caterpillar transforms and emerges as a beautiful butterfly.  This reminds us how Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his followers with his new body after three days in the grave.  The butterfly also reminds us of our final resurrection and eternal life, when we will all be changed. Click here to download the order form. You may also order through registrations on My First Pres.

Page updated March 10, 2010