Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Allison Silvertooth Receptionist Allison has been in this role since September 1, 2021, after retiring from 32 years in education. She loves the First Presbyterian Church staff and members and is so very grateful to have the opportunity to serve this church, all its members, and staff. She was baptized as an infant here, professed her faith as a young person after Confirmation class here, was married, and baptized her two precious daughters here. She is still married to Dennis (34 years later) and together they have raised their daughters, Shelby and Lyndee. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to worship music, gardening, and camping with her family. Three favorite verses are: Psalm 27:1; 1 Peter 4:10, and Philippians 4:6-8. (806) 373-4242

Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Elisa Maher Women's Ministry Associate Elisa loves Jesus & joyfully fills the role of Women’s Ministry Assistant. She is energetic, a community builder & caring listener. Elisa joined the FPC youth group in 1989. Elisa holds: a Bachelor of International Business Administration, from Texas A&M University; Language Studies, Insituto de Lenguas, La Plata Argentina, 2001-2003; & a Certificate in Resiliency Coach, USAF, 2013. Her professional & volunteer experiences include work with the Navigators in Argentina. Squadron Command Spouse Leadership, mentoring student pilots spouses, training for Key Spouses, & Resiliency Training. Parent Teacher Association, filling roles of Assistant Accountant, Hospitality Chair, Gratitude Chair and Vice President. elisam@firstpres.com (806) 350-4242

Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Nicole Havlik Administrative Assistant Nicole Havlik is the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of Administration and Operations Manager. Nicole grew up in the Canyon/Amarillo area and is happy to be settled here in adulthood. Nicole is married to Joseph Havlik, an employee of the Amarillo Fire Department and together they have two children, Hollis & Harris. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her daughter perform in competitive cheer, reading, and visiting with friends. Nicole graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2016 and has recently made a career change from childcare to administration. She spent 6 years as a Mother’s Day Out Director before joining First Pres as an Admin Assistant. She’s very excited for this new journey and looks forward to many years with First Pres. Nicole’s favorite bible verse is: “The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 nicoleh@firstpres.com (806) 350-5205

GOSPEL Home / Worship Services / Gospel Gospel 8:30 am Sunday Mornings Sanctuary WORSHIP SERVICES Reformed Traditional Contemporary Gospel OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve Come join us at 8:30 in our sanctuary as we kick off the morning with some upbeat gospel music. What is gospel music exactly? Gospel music is a genre of music that is upbeat, primarily led by piano, guitar, banjo, and other stringed instruments rather than an organ. In contrast to our Contemporary 1105 service that plays contemporary songs, gospel music includes older songs like “I’ll Fly Away,” “Nothing But The Blood,” “When We All Get To Heaven,” “Soon and Very Soon,” and “I Love To Tell The Story.” These are the types of songs that would have been sung during camp meetings or tent revivals during the first half of the twentieth century in West Texas. Our gospel service begins with our gospel band and ends with our beautiful organ. The order of the service is very similar to our Reformed traditional service at 10:55 a.m., but the music is primarily gospel at the beginning and is led by our wonderful gospel band. If you like to sing gospel music, we would love to have you in our “Y’all Come Sing Choir” that shows up at 8:00 to rehearse and leads worship with the gospel praise band at 8:30. If you like gospel music this is the service for you. Please invite a friend as we worship God singing some old time gospel songs.

LOCAL MISSIONARIES AND MINISTRIES Home / Ministries / Missions MISSIONS Get Involved OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve First Pres believes strongly in the call of the church to reach out into the the world and our community by spreading the gospel and showing the love of Jesus Christ. We also support a variety of missionaries throughout the world with our prayers and financial resources. Meet some of the LOCAL MISSIONARIES we support: Square Mile Community Development Brady Clark Executive Director ACTS Community Navigators Chad Conner Executive Director & Founder Bruce & Rosie Das Discipling students at WTAMU Amarillo Children's Home Photo Coming Soon Bob and Debbie Helker Parents/teachers at Amarillo Chidren's Home Heal the City DR. Alan Keister Founder Executive Director Refugee Language Project Ryan Pennington, Ph.D & Crystal Pennington Founder, President, Executive Director & Secretary Mission Amarillo Speiro Legacies Jeff Parsons Founder & Executive Director Rick Zimmer & Kim Zimmer President & Executive Director Other Supported Local Ministries First Presbyterian Church supports these local ministries with our prayers and financial resources. When opportunities arise we serve them with volunteer help as well: Presbyterian Home for Children Habitat for Humanity of Amarillo High Plains Food Bank Meals on Wheels Opportunity School Salvation Army High School Bible Chair Gideon's Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sharing Hope Downtown Women's Center

SENIOR ADULTS Home / Ministries / Adults / Senior Adults Fellowship and fun with the NUFFs! (None Under Fifty-Five) We've made it to 55 years or beyond, and are so thankful to be full of energy with time to enjoy what life has to offer! Enjoy a special group of fun-loving folks through devotionals, programs, and enjoyable outings. Lunch is always a hot meal with warm relationships and opportunities to make lots of new friends. We have our own Steering Committee that plans monthly meetings and social activities. The group frequently visits many different places of interest throughout the Texas Panhandle. Guests are always welcome, so please join us! The NUFFs meet at 10:30 a.m. (come at 10:15 a.m. for coffee & fellowship) on the second Thursday of every month in the First Presbyterian Church Parlor. Each month, in addition to hymns and a devotional, we have a program that is always entertaining and informative. Programs are followed by a catered lunch for $7.00 per person. ADULTS Women Men Famliy & Adult Singles Senior Adults OTHER INTERESTS Studies and Groups Worship Grow Connect Serve

Home / About / Our People / Staff STAFF Home / About / Our People / Staff / Murray Gossett Associate Pastor Murray Gossett is the Associate Pastor of Outreach and Adults at First Pres. He's been on staff here for over 30 years. Murray is married to the former Jeri Albertson of Amarillo. They have five children. Murray attended Highland Park High School, SMU, and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He was a High School pastor at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas from 1980-1990. Murray loves working at First Pres because of the Christ - centered, grace - focused body of believers. Murray is also a basketball fan and coaches at a local Christian school. His favorite author is John Stott, and he read all of his books during his sabbatical last summer. Murray's favorite passage is Paul’s prayer in Eph 3:14-21 --- it shows us what to pray for! The Gossett's theme when raising triplets was Mother Teresa’s quote “ I know God will not give me more that I am able, but I wish He would not trust me so much." Jeri and Murray will add their 6th grandchild in October 2023! murrayg@firstpres.com (806) 350-5203

MUSIC Home / Ministries / Music 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 1105 Praise & Worship Group (Contemporary Service @ 11:05 a.m.) Do you sing or play an instrument? If you're interested in the 1105 Praise & Worship Group, please contact the church office: 806.373.4242. Gospel/Praise Band (Gospel/Praise Service) If you enjoy singing classic hymns and gospel music, please join us at the 8:30 a.m. service. If you would like to find out more about the Gospel/Praise Group involved in the 8:30 a.m. service, please contact Norman . Sanctuary Singers (Traditional Reformed Service) This adult group of singers meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Choir Room (Room 302). They prepare a wide variety of anthems and sing at the 10:55 a.m. service most Sunday mornings. Special music is also prepared at different seasons of the year and is usually accompanied by brass and other instruments. If you would like to know more about Sanctuary Singers, please contact Norman .

MISSION STATEMENT & BELIEFS Home / About / Mission Statement & Beliefs Mission Statement Our Mission Statement is "…to discover and live the way of Christ in the expansive Grace of God." Our Beliefs 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. 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. ABOUT Becoming a Member Contact & News ECO Employment FAQs Our History Our People Our Pipe Organ What We're About First Pres Amarillo App 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 Community Group options, click here . For a list of Wednesday Night Community Groups, 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

YOUTH Home / Ministries / Youth JOIN US @The A&O House Sundays we meet from 9:45am - 10:45am Middle and High School are combined. We have Bible study, fellowship, and free donuts! Wednesday nights Middle School AΩ programming during the school year lasts from 6:30pm-8pm, and High School AΩ programming lasts from 8pm-9:30pm. Join us as we worship, spend time in small groups, and study the book of Mark together! Scan the QR code below to join our AΩ Parents GroupMe: @aoyouth WANT TO SERVE AT AΩ? Scan the QR code below to take a quick, 5-minute Spiritual Gift Assessment and tell us why you want to serve. Upcoming Events: High School Winter Ski Trip Winter Park, CO - January 2025 Middle School Retreat Dallas, TX - February 2025 High School Senior Mission Trip Marcala, Honduras - March 2025

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.