185 Woodland Place P.O. Box 39, Huntsville TN 37756
Phone (423) 663-3456 E-mail
The Rev. Devon M. Reynolds, Pastor
We seek to reflect the gospel of Jesus Christ through service and love.
Everyone is welcome!
Keep in touch online!
Know that you are always welcome here, just as you are, with all your Uniqueness and Amazing self.
Sundays at First Presbyterian Church
In-person Sunday School: 9:45 am;
In-Sanctuary and Virtual Sunday Worship: 11 am*
*10:50 am prelude, to allow virtual worshippers time to log in before 11 am; all times are Eastern)
Adult Sunday School
9:45 am: Fellowship
10: am Class
Adults began a study by Alam Hamilton, entitled, “Unafraid” on October 18. The lessons are online; click below on the image to review the first session.
If you feel God tugging at your heart-strings to help with the Christian Education Team, please speak with Angela Morrow, Session Facilitator of the Christian Education Team.
Children & Teens Sunday School
9:45 am: Fellowship
10: am Class
Children will focus on learning more about the scriptures that will be shared in worship service each Sunday.
Teens, You can come learn and grow, all the while encouraging younger children in their own faith journey. We truly desire your example of faith to our younger children. Your own light will shine, and they will see it and grow closer to Jesus!
Sanctuary Worship,
with Virtual Option
For in-person attendees, masks and social distancing are required and observed.
The October 18 Service
Order of Service, October 18
You may view the service on:
Facebook Live, YouTube
and below:
First Presbyterian Church's Online Donation Information
Your gifts to sustain the work of this church are very much appreciated!
We've established three ways to give, since we are worshipping together in our home churches at this time.
(1) By Mail
If you prefer, you may mail donations to the church P.O. box. The address is First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 39, Huntsville TN 37756. The information below will assist those who find online giving more convenient.
(2) By Automatic Deductions through First National Bank of Oneida
If you bank with this First National Bank of Oneida, you may arrange for automatic deductions through their "Bill Pay" program.
(3) Our Online Giving Program, with multiple options, using Vanco
Vanco, via the
Presbyterian Foundation
Please scroll to read the entire article.
Since we cannot all meet in person, we have been working hard to provide you with new ways to interact with the church. Therefore, for your convenience , First Presbyterian Church - Huntsville, TN has now established an online giving program in partnership with the Presbyterian Foundation.
Using the information provided in the next two columns, or HERE on your mobile device, you can donate to us without being present at a worship service. Your gift will be immediately available to the church for use in its General Fund which will support all of our ongoing ministries. You will receive an automatic acknowledgement email from the Foundation as well as a year-end gift summary for tax reporting.
Thank you for your gifts!<
Two "How-To Brochures
Vanco (Give+ Church) is the agency that handles donations for churches working through the Presbyterian Foundation.
1. FAQs Everything you might wonder about online giving to your church.
2. How It Works: The "how to do it" tutorial!
If you'd like to use an app on your Smart Phone, that information is in the next column's video HERE.
Keep in touch online!
For Families and Children
Stories, Music, and Activities for Families and Children
Helping everyone to stay connected, encouraged and inspired
Jesus Loves Me, verse 2
Back by popular request, Tamia Bible will teach us the second verse of Jesus Loves Me. This is wonderful for all our young ones and Young at heart.
Jesus loves me, this I know,
As he loved so long ago.
Taking children on his knee,
Saying, “Let them come to me.”
Ms. Beth's Earth Day Story
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day let us share a wonderful book and really fun Song. Share these with all those kids you love on this Sunny wonderful Earth Day 2020!.
Tour the Church Grounds
Sing For the Beauty of the Earth
April 22, 2020 (Earth Day)
Sing a Hymn (below) and Walk the Grounds of FPC on a virtual stroll around the grounds including our stunning cemetery that is in full bloom
Scroll to continue singing . . .
For the beauty of the earth,
For the glories of the skies,
For the love, for which from birth,
Over and around us lies.
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For the wonder of each hour,
Of the day, and of the night,
Hill and dale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon and stars of
light;
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth, and friends above;
For all gentle thoughts and mild;
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
Amen!
Ms. Beth Reads a "Silly Story"
Hello friends; here is a silly story with an interactive component for our sweet kiddos and the young at heart, read to you by our very own Ms. Beth.
Feeling Stressed?
Here's a video Pastor Devon made to help university students who are stressed about exams. Perhaps it will help you too!
A Children's Lullaby
Sung by Tamia Bible
Stories With Ms. Angela
A folk story from Scotland
Keep in touch online!
A Moment of Peace through Music
Music by the late Bert Walker
Piano Music with Tamia Bible
Hymn: Amazing Grace
Fun With Cole
Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"
4/24/2020
"Mama Tried"
5/12/2020
Bulletin Board
Keep in touch online!
Other Resources and Information
We are keeping in touch virtually!
Prayer Requests
The pastor would be happy to speak with you concerning any prayer requests that you have, whether privately or to be shared with the congregation. You may phone the church office ((423) 663-3456) or contact by e-mail.
Prayer Request Form Word, e-mail
Online Donations
Your gifts to this church are most appreciated. Full details as to how this program operates, including a link to the secure site where you may contribute to the work of our church is HERE.
If you prefer, gifts are welcomed via mail to our post office box:
First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville
Box 39, Huntsville TN 37756 .
• Presbytery of East Tennessee NEWS
• The church's Facebook page is your best option for current church news! You'll find photos, daily (usually) video communication from Pastor Devon Reynolds, and links to upcoming online events.
These activities are on hiatus at this time;
• Choir rehearsals
• Sunday School (children and adults)
• The Fellowship Hall is unable to accept reservations for community events, Please contact the church office if there are concerns.
• Women's Bible Study
The church is much more than its building! The building is closed, but the church is not.
• Athough noevents or activities where people gather inside the church can be scheduled at this time, if you'd like to use our grounds/patio for a socially-distanced, very small group conversation please contact the church office to make sure no one else will be using it at your preferred time. Children are also welcome--playground equipment, sidewalk chalk (we have some!), etc. Masks are a church expectation.
• Pastor Devon is available! Please contact her at the church if there is a way that she, or the church family, can assist you.
• Worship continues--at this time we worship virtually, in our home churches, at 11 am Eastern; the recorded service is available at about 2 pm on our YouTube Channel and later on Sunday afternoon, here on the website.
