First Presbyterian Church of Roanoke Rapids, NC
16 East Fifth Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC   27870
252-537-4018,  office@fpcrr.com

Church Information Booklet
MISSION STATEMENT

According to the Gospel of Mark, our Lord summarized the whole Law with two commandments, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:30-31

Therefore, we seek to obey these commandments by expressing our love through worship, discipleship, stewardship, fellowship and mission.

-Worship is the expression of our Thanksgiving and glory to God that is central to the life of First Presbyterian Church. In worship we strive to glorify God through Word and Sacrament, music, and special services.

-Discipleship is the expression of God’s love in our daily lives. First Presbyterian Church provides for the spiritual growth of our church family through a strong nurturing Christian Education program of teaching, Bible study and ministry. Together we strive to increase our knowledge of God and our faith in Jesus Christ.

-Stewardship is the expression of God’s children for God’s good gifts in all of life. First Presbyterian Church provides members encouragement and opportunities for growth and development in the stewardship of their time, talents and financial resources.

-Fellowship is the expression of God’s abiding love to all people. The members of First Presbyterian Church demonstrate a supportive family atmosphere, which offers care and Christian fellowship to all of God’s children in our changing and challenging world. Together we celebrate the gift of our life together.

-Mission is the expression of God’s people at work for Christ in the world. The members of First Presbyterian Church pray for, serve and financially support mission projects, disaster relief and the needs of others in the local, national and global community.

This Mission Statement was approved and adopted by the Session of First Presbyterian Church on June 20, 2004