Prayer
Need Prayer?
First Presbyterian Church is a praying congregation, fulfilling the command in James to “pray for each other so that you may be healed.” Every other week a new prayer list is prepared with the needs and concerns of our church family. Click here for the latest Prayer Concerns. Let us know your prayer request by calling Pastor Cecelia Moore at 686-7187, ext. 233. Also, please indicate if you would like your prayer request to remain confidential or if you desire a pastor to call. You may also submit your request online using the following form:
Pastoral Care
If you or a loved one is hospitalized or facing a severe struggle, contact the church office and let us know. Our pastors and a team of lay hospital visitors are available to journey with the sick, recovering, depressed and struggling.
Vine Cares
This ministry strives to make Jesus real for others by caring for one another through acts of service when the going is rough. If you are going through illness, recovery from surgery or injury, job loss, the birth of a child, a death in your immediate family, divorce of separation, or movin, Vine Cares can be there for you. Volunteers prepare meals, babysit, give rides, send cards, help with household repair or cleaning, and a host of other acts of service as needed. Let us know if you can be a care-giver, or need to be a care-receiver, by contacting or marking your info card at Vine's worship gathering on Sundays.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Women of First Presbyterian offer their time and prayers in creating shawls to be given to those walking through difficult times in their lives, specifically serious illness or health problems, as well as mourning the loss of a loved one. Recipients are lifted up in prayer while the shawls are knitted or crocheted, and it is our hope they experience comfort in their time of need when the shawls are delivered. Please refer requests to the church office at 863-686-7187, Milly Lenhart, 863-701-2777 or Marilyn Leonard 863-646-0132. For more information on the service, visit www.shawlministry.com.
Counseling
First Presbyterian Church offers Christian counseling services and seminars for members of the church as well as the community. Our mission is to provide quality counseling seminars that are informed by and consistent with Biblical principles, Christian heritage, and tested wisdom. We also work with area pastors, psychotherapists, physicians, and organizations to ensure that there are counseling options readily available that adhere to the Christian faith and address ongoing needs. If you are interested in counseling services or if wish to be added to our mailing list, we would like to hear from you. Email or call, 686-7187 (ext 293).