“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5 The Christmas season can be difficult for those of us experiencing loneliness, sadness and loss. We can feel singled out by the programmed happiness of “the most wonderful time of the year.” But we are not alone. As the hymn […]
Christmas is coming soon! Come to First Presbyterian Church at 10:30 AM and learn about the “Gifts of Christmas.” December 18 is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and we will celebrate“The Gift Of Love.” Our Chancel Choir will sing a cantata titled "Journey of Promises." Our choir is a choir with many beautiful voices, […]
You are invited to join us at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, December 18 at 7:00 pm for our annual carol sing. This includes homemade wassail, homemade cookies, and of course the singing of Christmas carols. This lasts for one hour, but it is one hour of joy and hilarity. We end the evening after […]
First Presbyterian Church is starting a new Advent Worship service this year. Beginning Wednesday, November 30, from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm, and for the next three Wednesdays with the last service on Wednesday, December 21, YOU will have an opportunity to learn more about this special time of year. Learn about the key words […]
You, your family and friends are invited to the most beautiful evening at First Presbyterian Church - our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. On Saturday, December 24, the evening begins at 4:30 pm with a music prelude which includes vocal and musical selections by members of our church. Then, at 5:00 pm, the most beautiful service […]
Merry Christmas! It's not every year that Christmas falls on a Sunday. This is special. YOU are encouraged to take a break from opening presents to come to First Presbyterian Church and celebrate a special birthday - Jesus's! Come and hear about the last Gift of Christmas - "The Gift of Life." The service begins […]
Presbytery Youth Day of Mission/Night of Play will be at 9:30 am Friday, December 30 - 9:30 am Saturday, December 31. Meet at First Presbyterian Church for a day of mission work around Omaha. This day of service will be followed by a lock-in hosted here! Please bring $5.00 for dinner and a snack to […]
Join us at First Presbyterian Church as we celebrate 2017. Worship service begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Take time to come and pray and hear the first sermon for 2017. Start the year out right. Then join us for cookies, coffee, and lemonade for coffee hour in Calvin Hall, to the […]
First Presbyterian Church will be leading worship and providing meals for the Crossroads Prison Ministry on various Sunday evenings during 2017. This group meets at Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church, 851 North 74th Street, and we will be there on the following Sundays: January 8, March 5, August 13, and November 12. The time is […]
January 11 we will begin our new WND adult study class entitled A Passionate Life. This DVD and book study will build upon our Fall class very well as we look deeper into our passions and how we can use them to enhance our faith. This final meeting date is Wednesday, February 22 as March […]
First Presbytrian Church has set the Saturday dates for serving the Neighbors United Meals at First Baptist Church in 2017. Please mark your calendars. We will serve on January 21, July 8, September 9, and October 14. Please plan on joining us in this important outreach to the community! Contact FPC at 402 345-5383 to […]
First Presbyterian's Mariner's Group, a group for married and single seniors, is having their next meeting Tuesday, January 24 in the downstairs dining room. The meeting is about Nicaragua. Missouri River Valley Presbytery has had a longstandig partnership with a group of protestant pastors and their churches in La Concepcion, Nicaragua. Come hear more about […]
Join us at First Presbyterian Church for a study of the book of Psalms. The book of Psalms is a tapestry of thought-provoking prayers, songs of joy, praise, and lament, as well as wisdom, prophecy, history, and beautiful poetry. As they point us to the Lord, our Rock and Redeemer, these prayer letters to God help […]
First Presbyterian Church will celebrate its Scottish heritage on Sunday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m. This celebration will include Scottish music, a bagpipe, banners, a beadle, Scottish attire and following the worship service, a Ceilidh (a Scottish happening) with shortbread and the Scottish Country Dancers. A beadle, according to the New Oxford American Dictionary, is a […]
You are invited to attend the installation of our senior pastor, Dr. Jonathan Sloan, as Moderator of the Presbytery of Missouri River Valley. This is an honor for our senior pastor. He will preside over all meetings of the Presbytery, an administrative body representing all 47 congregations in the Missouri River Valley location of […]
Since 1990 young people have been teaming up around the time of the Super Bowl game to collect dollars and food for local charities. On Sunday, February 5th, the FPC youth will be collecting donations in soup pots after worship and before the congregational meeting. The youth have selected our own “Hand Up” Food Pantry […]
The 156th Annual Meetings of First Presbyterian Church Sunday is February 5, 2017. Lunch will be served at 12 Noon and the meeting will begin at 12:45 p.m. Not only is this the Congregational Meeting, but it is also the Corporation Meeting of First Presbyterian Church. It will be held in Knox Fellowship hall, […]
Calling all children and youth (and parents). You are invited to a welcome breakfast for our new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Kris Adler-Brammer Sunday, Sunday February 19 at 9:45 am in the youth room upstairs in Millard Hall. Hope you can join us as we welcome Kris into our church family. YOU […]
YOU are invited to attend First Presbyterian Church during the 2017 Lenten Season. It will begin on Wednesday, March 1 with Ash Wednesday. A free-will offering meal will be served beginning at 5:45 pm until 6:25 pm. Then at 6:30 pm our Ash Wednesday service will begin. You may attend the meal or just come […]
Making room for God is the theme for our Lenten services at Wednesday Night Downtown at First Presbyterian Church and YOU are invited to attend these services. You don't have to be a member to attend. Just come at 6:30 PM to the sanctuary! There is something about being intentional, pausing and reflecting on the […]
