WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY GROUPS Home / Ministries / Studies & Groups / Wednesday Nights Wednesday Night Community Groups will resume on September 4, 2024 STUDIES AND GROUPS Wednesday Nights Sunday School Bible Studies & Small Groups Triads OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve ​ For those eating at the church, we will order dinner from a few different places this semester. Notice the date on the menu form. Please email Allison at allisons@firstpres.com or call 806-350-5207 with your order and/or your family’s order by Tuesday at noon. We’ll eat in the Great Hall from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SCHEDULE FOR ADULTS 5:30 p.m. Dinner – Families with children eat together in the Great Hall and Parlor. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Adults go to their classes/groups. Fill UR Cup - Marcos Henry Meets in room 304 We will study and discuss Sacred Parenting. (the last Wed. of the month is date night w/free child care) Priesthood of Jesus - Dan Carter Meets in the Parlor We are studying the book of Hebrews.​ Community Life Groups – If you’re interested in joining one of our community life groups, please contact Murray Gossett at 806-373-4242 or murrayg@firstpres.com . ​ Parents Time Out - Debbie Laur Critter Land Free child care for parents of preschoolers, while you and your spouse go to dinner or to the grocery store or whatever you need. (If you need community, check out the Fill UR Cup community group.) MUSIC GROUPS Sanctuary Singers 6:30 -8:00 p.m. (High school and up) Room 302 (Choir Room) ​ ​ ​ Schedule for Kids Ministry 5:30 Dinner (call Main office to pre-order meals on Mondays) 6:00-6:30 Early Drop Off 6:30-7:30 Kids Ministry Programs Early Childhood Kids has programs for all children birth through Kinder, whose parents attend Wednesday Night groups and those who are participating in Parents Time Out. The little ones will learn 13 Very Amazing Animals and How God Used Them with Early Childhood Director Debbie Laur and our trained/background checked volunteers lead on the 1st floor of the Kids Wing. Elementary Kids will also learn 13 Very Amazing Animals and How God Used Them this semester, with Kids Ministry Director Kasey Sims and our High School leadership & disciple team on the 2nd floor of the Kids Wing. ​ Schedule for A&O Students (meet in A&O house) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Middle School A&O 8:00-9:30 p.m. High School A&O ​ Join us as we worship, spend time in small groups, and study the Bible and mental health together! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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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.

Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Heidi Corona Administrative Assistant for First Pres Kids Heidi Corona serves part-time as the Administrative Assistant of the Kids’ Ministry of First Pres. She has been on staff since the summer of 2015. Heidi was a missionary’s kid, then a preacher’s kid, then a pastor’s wife, and now a servant of Kids’ Ministry. She has a deep love for the Church, God’s family. Heidi graduated from Ozark Christian College with a Bachelor in Biblical Studies in 1994. She has volunteered for many years in her home church, serving alongside her pastor-husband, Greg. They have two grown children, Aidan and Wilson, who both work in their home church as well. Heidi was delighted when God opened the door to serve at First Pres with this amazing staff and wonderful congregants. A favorite verse is John 6:66-69 where some of Jesus' followers didn't really like what Jesus was saying anymore, "they turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the twelve and asked, 'Are you also going to leave?' Simon Peter replied, 'Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God." heidic@firstpres.com (806) 350-5211

Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Cara Dyas Director of Communications and Production Cara Dyas is the Director of Communications & Production at First Pres. She's been on staff since May of 2012. Cara earned a Bachelors Degree in English and a Master of Arts Degree with an emphasis in English and Communications from WTAMU. She has been in church communications and production for over 15 years and enjoys helping ministries effectively communicate their messages in creative and relevant ways. Her favorite author is C.S. Lewis, and her favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 5:17. Cara loves the heart of the people at First Pres, the sound theology, and the rich worship experiences. She has two amazing grown children, Camryn and Bryson, and too many animals to list! carad@firstpres.com (806) 373-4242

Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Brady Clark Director of Urban Missions ​ bradyc@firstpres.com (806) 373-4242

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WE HAVE ONLY RECEIVED A HANDFUL OF NOMINATION FORMS, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP NOMINATING FAITHFUL MEMBERS WITH HEARTS TO SERVE! Our officers lead and enable much of the ministry done in and through FirstPresbyterian Church. Who do you know that would be a good candidate for the office of Elder, Deacon, Trustee, or CNC Member at Large? You can email your recommendations to cnc@firstpres.com , drop the forms in an offering plate, or bring the form in to the Church Office during the week. We need your help identifying who in our Congregation would make a great leader! Deadline for nominations is July 24, 2022. If you're not sure what is required of the officer roles, you can read more below: WHO MAKES A GOOD ELDER? Elders should be persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel as they seek to shepherd God's people. It's the duty of Elders, individually and jointly, to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the Congregation. Together with the Pastors, Elders prayerfully seek to discern God's vision for First Pres Amarillo. As a part of this vision, Elders encourage people in the worship of God and work to connect them to the body of Christ. As shepherds of God's people, Elders care for the flock, with special attention to the sick, the lonely, and those who are oppressed. They will assist in worship and cultivate their ability to teach the Bible and may be authorized to preach where the regular ministry of the Word and Sacrament is unavailable. WHO MAKES A GOOD DEACON? The office of Deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office. Deacons are servant leaders who help mobilize our church for service in Amarillo and around the world. Deacons serve as the chief operating officers of First Pres Amarillo with the responsibility for carrying out the vision of the church by means of its mission and program ministry. As a part of First Pres' GROW and SERVE strategies, Deacons help provide opportunities for the members of the church to GROW and SERVE both inside and outside the walls of the church. They help plan and lead special events that help our church members use their God given gifts for ministry. WHO MAKES A GOOD TRUSTEE? Trustees have the primary responsibility of stewarding resources to carry out the vision of the Session. The new Board of Trustees will serve as the chief financial officers of First Pres. Working with the Communications, Stewardship, Finance, and Properties committees, the Trustees help raise and manage the necessary capital to do the work of God's Kingdom by means of the mission and ministries of First Pres Amarillo. WHO MAKES A GOOD CNC MEMBER? Working with the two Elders and Deacon on the Church Nominating Committee, the CNC Members at Large prayerfully discern whom the Lord is calling to serve as the next class of Elders, Deacons, Trustees, and CNC Members at Large.

FEATURED MISSIONARY Home / Ministries / Missions Worship Grow Connect Meet this month's Featured missionaries Craig Brown Nashville, Tennessee Serve LOCAL SUPPORT US & WORLD SUPPORT SERVE NOW ​ Craig Brown is from Dallas, Texas. He attended Vanderbilt University and Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. Our church is supporting the efforts Craig is leading to plant a Presbyterian Church in East Nashville. Craig has spoken at one of our All Church Retreats and helped us in trying to reposition Covenant Presbyterian a few years ago. ​ Redeemer Fellowship Nashville is planning to move its Sunday morning worship services to the Edgehill community. This repositioning will provide an accessible central location from which we can fortify and expand the fruitful ministry taking place in both south Nashville and Downtown. ​ We are launching new City Groups the week after Easter and will be going through Life Explored. These groups serve the dual purpose of both discipleship and evangelism. Interceding, investing, and inviting into the experience and extension of God’s love is our passion and mission for the Spring. ​ Thank you for keeping Craig and his efforts to reach people for Christ in your prayers.

Setting Up Automatic Draft Giving Home / Giving Automatic Draft Set Up Download Form Fill out online form As our culture continues the process of living in a more cashless society, First Pres wants to provide you with the option of paying your tithe electronically with an automatic draft payment or a credit card payment. You have the option of giving two different ways - with your credit or debit card, or from your checking or savings account. We have taken the proper care to ensure your transactions are safe and secure. Below, you can download our EFT(electronic funds transfer) Authorization form, print it, sign it, and send it in to the Business office with a canceled check. You can also follow the link to the online form to give us your draft information.

WEDDINGS Home / Ministries / Weddings We are delighted you're considering First Pres as the location for your wedding. Our purpose is not simply to do your wedding ceremony, but to help you build a strong and lasting marriage with Jesus Christ at its center. ​ Our facilities and staff are made available to you in order to help you fulfill God's plan for you and your future spouse. We do have certain expectations for each ceremony and couple which are designed to help you in planning your wedding, but more importantly, to help you get your marriage off to a great start! ​ To obtain a wedding packet with information on weddings at First Pres, call 373-4242 or send an email . ​ Our facilities are not available for non-resident weddings. 1/15 MINISTRIES Adults Care College Age First Pres Kids Library/Resources Missions Music Studies and Groups Youth Columbarium OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve

Based on Matthew 28:18-20 and Colossians 3:17, we see all of life, whatever we are doing and wherever God takes us, as joining God in the work He is doing. We do this with the gifts He gives us, to the best of our abilities, all to glorify His name! - Rev. Dr. Murray Gossett Click here to see the missionaries and organizations we support locally. If you want to help, but you're not exactly sure how or where you'd like to serve, use our tool below to help. Click here to see the missionaries we support across the U.S. and around the world. Click here to let us know where you'd like to serve. Click here to get a better understanding of our overall picture of how missional living works at the local level. Wonder what it's like to serve? Here are some pictures and videos that show some simple service ideas and some of our past serving events. Each month, we feature a different missionary, giving you their names, updates, and current prayer requests.