WOMEN Home / Ministries / Adults / Women IF:Table meets most months on the 2nd Tuesday , 5:30 - 7:30 pm Our next IF:Table is TBA For more info & to RSVP , call Lindsey Palmer, 806.382.7427 ADULTS Women Singles Men Senior Adults 2025 SPRING BIBLE STUDIES, PRAYER & SMALL GROUPS FOR WOMEN Encounter with God Mondays @ 5:30 p.m. (ongoing) Led by Virginia Sicola, 353-6204 Meeting via Zoom: Click here for Zoom link, Meeting ID: 549 919 0602, PW: 5aBNCT or call 1-346-248-7799-same ID- PW: 556573 Mid-day Studies for Working Women Tuesday @ 12:00 p.m. "Ephesians a study of Faith and Practice", by Perry, Holmes and Kruger Led by Jill Goodrich, 679-5015 Partners in Prayer Wednesdays @ 10 a. m., First Pres Chapel Led by Michal-ann Bell, 570-5244 All are welcome! Community Bible Study: Matthew Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m. Register online at https://amarillo.cbsclass.org/ Classes for women and children (nursery through high school) Questions? Call Linda Warrick, 236-3600 The Familiar Stranger: (Re)Introducing the Holy Spirit Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m., A&O House Led by Elisa Maher & Emily Wood, 418-0404 Childcare available with advance reservations. The book of Luke Thursdays @ 12:00 p.m., Room 204 Led by Kathie Newton and Karen Renner. Please call Kathie 806.584.7053 for more information. Newcomers welcome Study of Revelation with Prayer & Fellowship Thursdays @ 9:30 a.m., in homes of various members Call 806.477.8241 for location Led by Sherrie Lovato, Tanya Sluder, & Rita Morrow Bible Recap: Study through the Bible in a year Fridays @ 11:00 a.m., Room 202, Join us at any time! Led by Julie McCracken, 676-3540 Contact leader with questions. A Study of Numbers Starting Feb, Saturdays, 9-11 am, La Tour 2028 S. Austin, Led by Rev. Holly Haines (949) 939-0094 Study the letter to the Numbers each week to plumb its depths of meaning and how it applies to our lives. No homework or reading other than Bible required. We will also resume our evening class this fall on learning to read Biblical Numbers. If you want a challenge and have a desire to read the Bible in its original language then this class is for you. Contact Lindsey Palmer 806.382.7427 or t he listed small group leader for more information. Family & Adult OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve HEY LADIES -- WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WOMEN'S CIRCLES? Click here First Presbyterian Women We are… a place to belong, to be nurtured in your faith and to use your talents to build Christ's Kingdom! First Presbyterian Church offers anointed worship, passionate Bible studies and opportunities for fellowship with a body of believers! We invite you to join us as we work together to create a current, relevant, Bible-based, mission-minded environment where women of all ages and backgrounds come together to drink from the well of living water that may only be found through Christ Jesus! Child care may be available with advance reservations. To check for availability and make reservations, please email Debbie or call her at 373-4242. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Please give as much advance notice as possible if you need child care. If child care has been reserved and your group is not meeting for any reason, please remember to let Debbie know ASAP, so she may notify the scheduled child care givers and cancel! IF Gathering 1 IMG_3264 IF Gathering 1 1/5

Find more info on our Easter & Holy Week Services! Don't miss John & Nancy Ortberg at First Pres! We're open Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. - noon. Join us as we worship together We'd be thrilled to have you as our guest at any of our worship services or events throughout the week. Wherever you are in life, there is a place for you here. Gospel Worship Sunday // 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Traditional Worship Sunday // 10:55 a.m. in the Sanctuary 1105 Contemporary Worship Sunday // 11:05 a.m. in the Fellowship Center (downstairs) What we’re about . . . Our mission statement is . . ."to discover and live the way of Christ in the expansive grace of God." We do that by living out these Core Four Strategies: WORSHIP, GROW, CONNECT, SERVE. These four standards are the tangible ways we carry out this mission statement to our Amarillo community and the world. Click on the banners below to find out more.

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In your prayers this week, please remember these members in the alphabetical rotation: John Hornecker, Cade, Ty; Cindy Horton; Charlotte & Bob Houchin; Billy Howard; Tobe Howard ~ ECO Church in the TX Presbytery: El Cavario Presbyterian Church in Waco ~ Missionaries: Alan Meenan, World-wide Ministry of equipping others to accurately teach the Word of truth – pray for Kimberly as she recovers from surgery; pray that we can complete & distribute 20 minutes segment videos on the books of Romans and Revelation; pray for online teaching at Asbury & his students ~ Digo (unreached people group): Pray for their prayer partners, financial supporters and various ministry leaders. Congratulations to Bill Ockander on the birth of his grandson, Cohen Erin Ockander, who was born on April 3, 2025. Sanctuary flowers are given today by Rex & Mary Nell Lemert, Michaele Sticksel, and Rusty & Heidi Sticksel Hawkins in loving memory of the Sticksel and Lemert families. The church will be closed tomorrow, April 21. We’ll be back to normal hours on Tuesday. Happy Easter! He is Risen! Saturday of Service is coming on May 3 . We’ll have several ways to serve! Come serve with us! John & Nancy Ortberg will join us on Sunday, May 4. John will preach 8:30 & 11 in the Sanctuary, and Nancy will teach Sunday school in the Fellowship Center at 9:45. We’ll have a combined 4Amarillo worship service at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary followed by a Burger Bash! Registration for VBS will begin on Sunday, April 27. Don’t miss VBS, June 2-6. We’re also needing volunteers, so please contact Debbie (debbiel@firstpres.com ) or Kasey (kaseys@firstpres.com ) if you’re willing to help out!

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FAQS Home / About / FAQs What is the Mission Statement of First Pres? Our Mission is to discover and live the way of Christ in the expansive grace of God. What is the Vision Statement of First Pres? Where GRACE changes everything... What is ECO? First Pres recently joined ECO, a Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians whose mission is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ. ECO is a Presbyterian denomination that was founded in 2010. By 2018, ECO churches seek to baptize more than they bury. We will pursue this goal by focusing on four priorities: Life up the centrality of the gospel Grow with an emerging generation of leaders Prioritize a wave of church innovation Create an atmosphere of relational accountability ECO What are your basic Presbyterian beliefs? The Trinity: God is one and exists in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ - God took human form in the person of Jesus Christ. He was fully God and fully human. Jesus Christ: God took human form in the person of Jesus Christ. He was fully God and fully human. Justification by Faith: A person by faith in Jesus Christ’s substitutionary death on the cross receives grace – the forgiveness of sin and the gift of eternal life. Scripture: The Bible is God’s written Word to humankind – the “infallible rule of faith and practice.” Sovereignty: Our Living Heavenly Father is ultimately in control of world events and individual lives. He works all things out in accordance with His will. Sacraments: We celebrate two sacraments: baptism and holy communion. Worship: We as Christians strive to praise and please God and enjoy an intimate relationship with Him. What kind of church is First Pres? We are a 'Confessional' church and proud members of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians and the Fellowship of Presbyterians. We have adopted 13 creeds and confessions of the church, including the Apostles' Creed, that we believe accurately state what the Scripture teaches. Statement of Faith Under the authority of Jesus Christ and his word, we affirm: We believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, author of all beauty, truth and goodness. We believe in Jesus Christ, His only son, who suffered and died on the cross, as an atoning sacrifice for sins, giving forgiveness and eternal life to all those who put their faith and trust in Him. We believe God raised Jesus from the dead and that His death and resurrection are the central events of history. We believe Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to God the Father but through Him. We believe in the third person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, who baptizes, fills, instructs, counsels, comforts, convicts, purifies, exhorts, and strengthens all believers in accordance with God’s good will and purpose. We believe that Holy marriage is between a man and a woman, is ordained by God, and is the human echo of the divine relationship between Christ and His bride, the true Church. What kinds of ministry programming does First Pres offer? We have many different types of programming for people in all stages of life. Here you can access our ministries and programming. What if I can’t find what I’m looking for? If you can’t find what you’re looking for or just want to talk to a someone who can help you, just call us at 806.373.4242 or email us. How does First Pres carry out its Mission Statement? We have four core values through which we live out our mission statement: Worship, Grow, Connect, and Serve. When and where are your services? We have three different types of services, as well as a bilingual ministry. Gospel Praise is at 8:30 and Traditional is at 11 a.m Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary. 1105 Contemporary service is at 11:05 in the Fellowship Center. Here's more information about our Worship Services. ABOUT Becoming a Member Contact & News ECO Employment Mission Statement & Beliefs Our History Our People Our Pipe Organ What We're About First Pres Amarillo App WORSHIP | GROW | CONNECT | SERVE

OUR HISTORY Home / About / Our History Cumberland Presbyterian Denomination Originally, the church was founded by Rev. A.W. Rodgers and 13 charter members as a congregation affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination. It was known at its inception as the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Amarillo. One of the church’s first deacons, Mr. W. F. Heller, was the builder of the first dugout home in Randall County. Fillmore Street Presbyterian Church The church met in Amarillo’s first schoolhouse until 1892, when members erected a building on a corner lot at 620 Fillmore, at which time it became popularly known as Fillmore Street Presbyterian Church. (By this time, Amarillo had another “First Presbyterian Church,” which was a member of the Southern Presbyterian denomination. That church eventually was renamed Covenant Presbyterian Church and is located at 1400 Wolflin.) Central Presbyterian Church In 1906, the church installed the first pipe organ owned by any church in Amarillo. In 1909, upon making plans to construct a new red brick building at 10th & Taylor streets, the church renamed itself “Central Presbyterian Church.” The church moved into the new building in June of 1910 with 191 people on its education rolls. Our Present Location In 1927, Central Presbyterian Church secured land at 11th & Harrison streets, then began construction of a 15th century English gothic revival style building—complete with flying buttresses and antique glass sanctuary windows. The first services there were held on Easter, April 17, 1927. First Presbyterian Church In March of 1943, Central Presbyterian Church changed its name to First Presbyterian Church. In 1983, First Pres joined the Presbyterian Church, USA (PCUSA) denomination. Prominent Pastors Prominent pastors over the years have included Rev. R. Thomsen (1910–1945), Rev. Robert Skinner (1954-1963), Rev. James Carroll (1964–1984), Rev. Alan John Meenan (1989–1997), Rev. Jim Bankhead (1999–2010), and Rev. Dr. Howard Griffin (2011-Present). The church has been a fixture in downtown Amarillo since first organizing on September 28, 1890. ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians In October of 2013, our church voted by a vote of 438:16 to join ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. With 96% of people in attendance voting to join ECO, we are excited to see what the Lord has in store as we join this new movement of God. ABOUT Becoming a Member Contact & News ECO Employment FAQs Mission Statement & Beliefs Our People Our Pipe Organ What We're About First Pres Amarillo App WORSHIP | GROW | CONNECT | SERVE

GROW Home / About / What We're About / Grow As we grow deeper in our walks with Christ, something amazing happens. As we spend more time praying, studying His word, and giving Him our attention, our knowledge of Him will grow, our faith deepens, and our hearts become fertile soil. We become more aware of the Holy Spirit we have with us all the time. Our hearts become as He needs them to be. CORE 4 STRATEGIES Worship Grow Connect Serve

CARE Home / Ministries / Care Intercessory Prayers are Rising – here are a few ways to participate: Prayer Room – Access to the prayer room in the back of the main parlor has been extended to allow pray-ers to come 15 minutes early to pray for the service they attend in advance as well as during the worship service. Please join us any time! To request prayer click the light green Intercessory Prayer Ministry link to the right and complete the form to be contacted by one of our pastors. Join us in one or all of these prayer opportunities – after all, it’s the most you can do! Care Ministry We sincerely care about our church family and want to support you. Please let us know if you or a family member are recently home-bound. * The Care Ministry team mails to our Sidelined Saints (home-bound) weekly devotionals and a copy of the upcoming Sunday program to stay connected. * Our Bereavement Team feels called to a ministry of serving those who have lost a loved one. * And, our pastoral staff desires to be of help to you whenever you need them. Also available: Alzheimer’s Support/Awareness Group for Caregivers Coordinated by Paul Wirtz, this group meets to share joys, frustrations, and to give each other support and encouragement. This group supports caregivers who have a family member suffering from challenges with memory and thinking skills. If you or anyone you know could benefit from this group, know that you don't have to face the challenges alone. You can meet with this group in room 206 at the church or via Zoom on Mondays at 11 a.m. Inquiries, please call 373-4242 to obtain the login information. CARE Intercessory Prayer Ministry OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve

WHERE GRACE CHANGES EVERYTHING Home / About / Where GRACE changes everything! ABOUT Becoming a Member Contact & News ECO Employment FAQs Mission Statement & Beliefs Our History Our People Our Pipe Organ What We're About First Pres Amarillo App WORSHIP | GROW | CONNECT | SERVE

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FIRST PRES KIDS Home / Ministries / First Pres Kids A fun, safe, and loving place for kids to learn about their place in God's story. FIRST PRES KIDS Nursery/Early Childhood Elementary Events OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve Check HERE for detailed Kids Spring semester Meet the First Pres Kids Ministry Staff: Director of Early Childhood, DEBBIE LAUR (left) a nd Director of Kids Ministry, KASEY SIMS (right). Sunday Morning Times & Places: 8:30 Worship Service Nursery & preschool worship in Kids Wing 9:45 Sunday School Babies-5 years: downstairs in the Kids Wing 1st-5th grade: upstairs in the Kids Wing 11:00 Worship Service Nursery & preschool worship in Kids Wing Check in for all children is just inside the glass doors at the Welcome Desk of the Kids Wing. We'll meet you there! Vacation Bible School 2025 VOLUNTEER registration is open. KIDS registration will open May 1st. https://www.firstpres.com/wednesday-night-community-groups Parent Resources Sunday Morning Worship Resources: Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship by Robbie Castleman Sunday School Groups Resources: "Tru" Curriculum by Tru Ministry PreSchool- TruBLESSING PreK&Kinder- TruWONDER 1st&2nd Grade- TruSTORY 3rd/4th/ 5th Grade The Story by Randy Frazee Click here to learn about Parenting in the Pew Click here for Parents & Godly Character Devo