First Presbyterian Church

Unexpected God, your advent alarms us. Wake us from drowsy worship, from the sleep that neglects love, and the sedative of misdirected frenzy. Awaken us now to your coming, and bend our hearts into your peace. Amen Jeremiah 33:14-16 14 The days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. ‘In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right

The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is a message about wealth, compassion, and the consequences of personal choices. This passage reminds us that wealth does not guarantee a favorable outcome in the afterlife. Instead, it is a person's character and actions that have eternal significance. In this passage, the poor man at the gate, known as Lazarus, faces an arrogant, unnamed rich man. Hear these words from The Gospel According to St. Luke 16: 19-23 There was a certain ric

The history of the church in the Philippines is closely linked to Spanish colonization, which began in the 16th century. Catholicism was introduced and established as the official religion, greatly shaping the country's religious and cultural identity. Over time, the church's role changed, experiencing periods of conflict and adapting to new influences, such as the arrival of Protestant denominations during the American colonial period. The bright white stone carving of Moses

I lift up my eyes to the hills, from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1 Aging is a gracious gift given by God. The Bible presents three main themes on aging. Achieving old age is a Divine Tribute. The last third of life glorifies God with new understandings and spiritual depth. The process of aging well can be a Distinctive Triumph. In a culture striving to remain youthful, we would do well to allow our values about ag