The process for becoming a member of First Presbyterian Church can take different forms for different people. Some people come to worship for a few weeks and feel ready to join this congregation. Other folks may come to worship, join an adult class, sing in a choir, and participate in the life of the congregation in a variety of ways for many months before they choose to seek church membership.

Our desire is simply for people to grow in their walk with Jesus Christ. Joining the church should come when each individual feels ready for that step in his or her own discipleship. We are pleased to have persons participate in all aspects of the life of this congregation both before and after becoming a church member.

Responsibilities of Members

A follower of Jesus Christ responds to his or her spiritual yearnings in many ways. We have chosen to focus on four areas as responsibilities of members. We encourage you to consider God’s call on your life and your response in worship, prayer, study and stewardship. These four aspects of our walk with Jesus guide, mold, and give direction to our spiritual lives. Worship, prayer, study, and stewardship give us a starting point and a way to daily live out our faith and respond to what Jesus is doing inside of us.

Worship inspires and motivates us. We bring all of our joy, thanksgiving, praise, struggles, and difficulties to God. We come together as a community which supports one another. And we leave prepared to walk with Jesus during the week and to look for opportunities to be in ministry to others.

Prayer helps us to focus. Our lives are filled with many things. Prayer makes a place in our day for us to remember what is important. Prayer helps us to see the needs of others and to focus on what God had for us. As we go to the Lord in prayer daily, we lay our concerns upon Jesus and we listen for his voice.

Study moves us forward in our spiritual growth. The Christian is drawn to the Bible because it is God’s Word. We read the Bible daily so that God may speak to us in it. We seek to gather to study in order that we may share with others and benefit from what God is teaching them as well.

Stewardship is our joyful response to what Jesus has done for us. God has given us everything. We give back a portion or our time, money, skills, gifts, and abilities. We give out of a wonderful desire to share with others what God has blesses us with.

We believe that God has given gifts and abilities to each person. We hope as you become acquainted with this congregation and the opportunities for ministry here, God will show you ways to use your gifts in service to Him in the community of faith.

Rights of Members

There are two privileges that are reserved for church members. Only members may serve as elders and deacons in the Presbyterian Church. And only members may vote at congregational meetings in our church.

Requirements of Members

The only requirement of members in the Presbyterian Church is that they acknowledge their personal commitment to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

If you are interested in becoming a member of this congregation please talk with Pastor Richard or Tim Wilson. New members can be received by the session at any time. Membership can be transferred from another church or can be made on the basis of your affirmation of faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.