Resources for Pursuing Sexual Intimacy God's Way If you need to speak with one of our staff members about sexual sin, adult women, please email Emily Wood and adult men, please email Howard Griffin . Teen women, email Emily Wood , and teen men, email Austin DeSpain . You can also call the church office at 806-373-4242. Below you will find several resources to help you through your journey to freedom. Recommend for Counseling Services: Amarillo Family Institute Book Recommendations for Adults: Every Young Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund Fight Club by The Men of Fight Club Every Woman's Battle: Discovering God's Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment by Shannon Ethridge Here is a great blog for women struggling with sexual sin. Small Groups & Bible Studies To find a W omen's Small Group, email Emily . To find a Men's Small Group, email Murray . Recommendations for Children: Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-proofing Today's Young Kids by Kristen A Jenson 2. The Princess and the Kiss by Jennie Bishop (for girls) 3. The Squire and the Scroll by Jennie Bishop (for boys) Here's a great song for teaching young children to guard their hearts.

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WOMEN Home / Ministries / Adults / Women IF:Table meets most months on the 2nd Tuesday , 5:30 - 7:30 pm Our next IF: May 13th For more info & to RSVP , call Jocie Buchanan, 806-570-8833 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

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A&O Alumni Home / Ministries / Gap A&O College Alumni For more information on our A&O Alumni Ministry, call Jack Price at 970-987-1376 . It's always fun for old friends to reunite for a weekend of fellowship, fun, and great skiing, This year's A&O Alumni ski trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado proved that the deep relationships that were formed during many years in Middle School and High School A&O are never forgotten regardless of time or absence from each other's company. A&O Alumni Ski Trip 2022 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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Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff Our staff is a great group of people who love the Lord and want to serve you. ABOUT Deacons Elders Who's Who Trustees Doyle Askew Operations Manager (806) 350-5206 Bio & Contact Info Brady Clark Director of Urban Missions (806) 373-4242 Bio & Contact Info Heidi Corona Administrative Assistant for Senior Pastor, Worship, & Communications (806) 350-5211 Bio & Contact Info Austin DeSpain Youth Associate (806) 373-4242 Bio & Contact Info Norman Goad Director of Music and Organist (806) 350-5215 Bio & Contact Info Anita Goodrum Administrative Assistant for Missions and Outreach (806) 350-5202 Bio & Contact Info Murray Gossett Associate Pastor (806) 350-5203 Bio & Contact Info Howard Griffin Senior Pastor and Head of Staff (806) 350-5201 Bio & Contact Info Nicole Havlik Administrative Assistant (806) 350-5205 Bio & Contact Info Marcos Henry Assistant Pastor of Intergenerational Ministry (806) 373-4242 Bio & Contact Info Jaci Hopkins Youth Associate Bio & Contact Info Cara Hunt Director of Communications and Production (806) 373-4242 Bio & Contact Info Breanna Johnson Administrative Assistant (806) 350-5209 Bio & Contact Info Debbie Laur Director of Early Childhood Ministry (806) 350-5213 Bio & Contact Info Orlando Lopez Singles Director and Church Planter Bio & Contact Info Elisa Maher Women's Ministry Associate (806) 350-4242 Bio & Contact Info Janie Navarrete Lead Custodian Bio & Contact Info Amanda Olson Financial Assistant (806) 350-5209 Bio & Contact Info Lindsey Palmer Director of Women's Minsitry (806) 350-5218 Bio & Contact Info Allison Silvertooth Receptionist (806) 373-4242 Bio & Contact Info Kasey Sims Director of Elementary Ministry (806) 350-5212 Bio & Contact Info Brandon Smith 1105 Worship Leader (806) 373-4242 Bio & Contact Info Jeff Smoot Technical Director Bio & Contact Info Lori Wood Executive Director of Administration (806) 350-5210 Bio & Contact Info

Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Emily Wood Director of Women's Ministry emilyw@firstpres.com (806) 373-4242

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Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Orlando Lopez Singles Director and Church Planter Orlando Lopez serves as the Singles Director and Church Planter at First Presbyterian Church in Amarillo. He has committed his life to full-time ministry for almost three decades, including serving on staff previously here at First Pres, pastoral roles as an ordained Assemblies of God Minister, and roles within Young Life. Orlando's passion for outreach and community building includes impacting youth and families alike. He and his wife, Dena, have three adult children and still enjoy sharing meals and conversation with them around the dinner table on a regular basis. Orlando and Dena’s home also includes one average dog, Meia. The biggest joy of their lives during this season is their first grandchild, Roman Isaac. orlandol@firstpres.com ​

Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Marcos Henry Assistant Pastor of Intergenerational Ministry Marcos is from San Diego, California and originally from Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. Marcos has been married to his beautiful wife, Chloe, for the past 3.5 years. Marcos and Chloe love to host, make good food, and go on fun adventures. He previously served at First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs but is now the Assistant Pastor of Intergenerational Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo. Marcos came to know the Lord at the age of 16, and his life was changed drastically. His encounter with the Lord led him to pursue a BA in Christian Ministries at Azusa Pacific University. After graduating, Marcos worked in various roles including working at a non-profit serving at risk youth, at Pepperdine University as an Assistant Resident Director, and as a Spiritual Pastoral Mentor at Azusa Pacific University. During this time, Marcos also helped develop a youth program with a church plant for four years. Marcos continued his education to receive a Masters in Divinity at Azusa Pacific University. Rumors say Marcos makes the best guacamole in town. marcosh@firstpres.com (806) 373-4242