DEACONS Home / About / Our People / Deacons ​ ​ ​ 2024 Solofo Andriamalala Gary Argo Randi Bruckner Carol McNeer Trent Morris Eric Olson Darrell Schmidt Elizabeth Smith 2025 Sara Archer Beth Brannon Jason Fenton Jacob Ives Elisha Oliver Virginia Si cola 2026 Curt Besselman Wilson Freeman Tammy Harrington Todd Weddington David Woodburn Youth Deacons Lilly Lusby Noah Olson ABOUT Elders Staff Who's Who Trustees

WOMEN Home / Ministries / Adults / Women IF:Table meets most months on the 2nd Tuesday , 5:30 - 7:30 pm . Upcoming IF:Table Tuesday, April 23th ​ For more info & to RSVP , call or text Emily, 418-0404. ​ ​ 2024 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 Abide by Jen Wilken Starts Jan. 16th, Tuesday @ 12:00 p.m. Meeting via Zoom (contact leader for Zoom info ) Led by Jill Goodrich, 679-5015 ​ ​ ​ ​​​Partners in Prayer Wednesdays @ 9:30 a. m., First Pres Chapel Led by Michal-ann Bell, 570-5244 & Emily Wood, 418-0404 - All are welcome! ​ ​ ​​Community Bible Study: Ephesians, Ruth, and 1 & 2 Samuel Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m. Register online at https://amarillo.cbsclass.org/ Questions? Call Linda Warrick, 236-3600 ​ ​ Philippians Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m., A&O House Led by Elisa Maher & Emily Wood, 418-0404 Childcare available with advance reservations. ​ Evening Study Group for Working Women: Celebration of Discipline 1st & 3rd ​Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. (3 Pebble Beach Ct.), Led by Robin Terry, 433-7005 & Denise Simpson, 681-7541 ​ ​ 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. ​ ​ Leviticus through the New Testament Starts Feb. 24th Saturdays @ 9 am, La Tour 2028 S. Austin, Led by Holly Haines (949) 939-0094 So many people try to read thru the Bible and then get stuck when they hit Leviticus. The Priestly Laws can seem so random and hard to understand. It becomes a stumbling block that can stop us on our journey through Scripture. But the New Testament is filled with references to Leviticus and Jesus quotes it often. So perhaps it’s time we take another look at those priestly laws with the eyes of Jesus and dig deeper into how they are interpreted for us by all the New Testament writers. Join us to study this intriguing book together. ​ ​ Contact Emily Wood @ 806-418-0404 or The listed small group leader for more information ​ ​ ADULTS Women Singles Men Senior Adults Family & Adult OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve What is CONNECT Mentoring Ministry? It is a ministry o f love. Committed older Godly women from First Presbyterian Church who desire to connect with younger women in prayerfully matched pairs will establish one-on-one relationships as they walk together through life in Christ. These pairs will meet regularly to discover spiritual gifts, share accomplishments, joys, frustrations, failures, and fellowship. The wisdom and Biblical legacies the mentors have will demonstrate to the younger women how to know God more intimately, to establish a lifestyle that includes Jesus, and to build a legacy founded on Christ. Connecting with one another now will build Christ-centered legacies that will bless families and the church today as well as the generations of tomorrow. If this ministry is one you would like to be a part of, please email Emily at emilyw@firstpres.com ​ ​ First Pres Women's Leadership Click here . (If you need contact info for any of these women, please contact the church office to set up a password for access to the online directory.) HEY LADIES -- WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WOMEN'S CIRCLES? Click here To order and pay for your 2024 Women's Yearbook, 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

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.

WORSHIP Home / About / What We're About / Worship Worship is a way of life. We're called to worship God in everything we do. We worship corporately each week at our different worship services, but it goes deeper than that. God is the center of our lives. How we live our lives should be an ongoing act of worship of Him. CORE 4 STRATEGIES Worship Grow Connect Serve

BIBLE STUDIES & SMALL GROUPS Home / Ministries / Studies & Groups / Bible Studies & Small Groups Small Groups and Bible Studies are made up of 6-12 individuals who want to study a specific topic and share their thoughts candidly. There is more accountability in joining a Small Group or Bible Study. If you're not there, you will definitely be missed. There is an opportunity for everyone to share opinions about the topics being discussed. Small Groups simply 'do life' together. ​ For a full list of Sunday school options, clic k here . ​ For a list of Wednesday Night Classes, click here . Men's Lunch Bible Studies Contact Anita for info - 373-4242. ​ To find more info about Women’s Bible studies , go here . Interested in joining or starting a Small Group? Contact Murray or Emily . ​ Alzheimer’s Support/Awareness Group for Caregivers- Mondays at 11 a.m. Do you or someone you know care for a family member or loved one who has Alzheimer’s? This is an Alzheimer’s support/awareness group that focuses on sharing and praying with one another about the struggles and challenges of caring for a loved one with this tragic disease. Inquiries, please call 373-4242 or email . STUDIES AND GROUPS Wednesday Nights Sunday School Bible Studies & Small Groups Triads OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve

LIBRARY/RESOURCES Home / Ministries / Library/Resources 1/6 The First Presbyterian Library strives to provide materials and programs that encourage the study of God's Word and the growth of each person's relationship with God. ​ No more buying a book at the Christian book store, only to realize later that our library had the book you could have borrowed. Click here to search our entire inventory. Hours of Operation Open daily, whenever the church is open. Volunteers are available for assistance on Sunday mornings. Checkout policies Materials may be checked out at any time that the library is open by signing your name and leaving the checkout card on the librarian's desk. We have a variety of resources to select from, including books, CDs, DVDs, and magazines in the following areas: Bibles Reference (Bible commentaries, Bible dictionaries, concordances) Christianity, Theology, Understanding Scripture Apologetics Prayer Christian Living Divorce Grief Marriage, Family and Parenting Fiction Biography Holiday (including Lent/Easter, Advent/Christmas) Materials for small group study Movies Audio Books Audio Sermons Children's Collection (books, CDs, DVDs) 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

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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.

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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ELDERS Home / About / Our People / Elders Class of 2024 Matt Cline Lindsey Palmer Julie McCracken Ruth Whitehead ABOUT Deacons Staff Who's Who Trustees Class of 2025 Duane Harp Julie Mitchell Mike Smiley David Terry Class of 2026 Cary Bell Diane Dabney Blake Goldston Joe Wood

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.