Our Worship Services – First Presbyterian Church

We WELCOME children in worship! They are a gift from God and where better to be than in the midst of God’s people? We recognize that younger children can be sometimes squirmy and are not always the quietest of worshipers – and that’s OK! “Make a joyful noise to the Lord”. Says the psalmist. We know that children learn by osmosis – hearing, watching, and doing – which is why we have created a special CHILDREN’S WORSHIP AREA just inside the entrance to the sanctuary, right up front, so they can see all that is going on in worship. The Children’s Worship Area is filled with quiet toys, children’s books, coloring activities, etc. so that while their creative minds are occupied and at play, they can still observe, hear, and participate in worship. We also realize that sometimes parents are more anxious about their children’s antics than other worshipers, so if at any time you feel you want to step out to attend to your child or give them a break, we do have a COMFORT ROOM. It is located outside the North sanctuary doors (the ones at the front of the church). Just exit those doors, walk down the hallway, and it is the first door on the right. It is not staffed; however, we do stream the worship service into that room, so if you need to step out for a short time, turn on the TV and you can still be a part of the worship, and then come back into the sanctuary when you’re ready!

Suggestions to make worship more fun for your kids:
Sit toward the front of the sanctuary where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what’s going on. They tire of seeing the back of other people’s heads!

Explain the parts of the worship service to help them understand what’s going on. There are pictures next to each part of the service in the worship guide to help your child know what we’re doing.

When the congregation sings, invite your child to try singing along. When the congregation prays, invite your child to pause their activity and pray as well. They learn by copying you!

If at any time you do need to leave the service with your child, feel free to do so and know what we encourage you to come back. As Jesus said, “let the little children come to me.”