First Word
8:55 a.m. Sunday Service in the Gym

This lively service reaches out to those who enjoy contemporary worship. Blue jeans are not out of place here and enthusiasm and spirits run high in this service that features our First Word Praise Team, an active drama ministry and dynamic sermons. Childcare is available and a free continental breakfast is offered.

View video scripture lessons used during the First Word service that were created by Scott Minor.

Scripture lesson - Pentecost Sunday - Acts 2:1-21.

Scripture lesson - Easter Sunday - Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20.

Scripture lesson -Lazarus - John 11:3-4, 17, 20-27, 33-45.

First Word Praise Team
Pastors: Rev. Dr. Michael Mattox and Rev. Mary Jane Cole
Music Associate for Contempory and Alternative Music: Brian Carpenter
Media: Keith Martin
Volunteer Coordinator: Claire Martin





Praise Band
Brian Carpenter: Lead singer
Elaine Bultena: Keyboard
John Szenher: Acoustic and Electric guitar
Luke Wallace: Acoustic guitar
Jerry Sallings: Electric guitar
Troy Baker: Drums
Frank Bregy: Bass
Singers Include: Ginger Penn, Scott Sshallhorn, Lisa Rabatin, and Mike Shepherd.
Michael McMurray & Matt Bultena: Assistants with Light and Sound