First Presbyterian Church of Roanoke Rapids, NC
16 East Fifth Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC   27870
252-537-4018,  252-537-9041(Fax),  office@fpcrr.com

Church Information Booklet
WORSHIP

“Christian worship joyfully ascribes all praise and honor, glory and power to the triune God. In worship the people of God acknowledge God present in the world and in their lives. As they respond to God’s claim and redemptive action in Jesus Christ, believers are transformed and renewed. In worship the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for God’s service in the World.”
(Book of Order, W-1.1001)

SUNDAY WORSHIP
            Worship is held each Sunday at 11:00 A.M. A nursery is provided for young children. The Lord’s Supper is observed quarterly and also on Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Eve.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
            Children’s Worship is held every Sunday during the school year for children Pre-K through 2nd grade. Children leave the sanctuary after the Children’s Message for a program directed by dedicated volunteers.

ECUMENICAL SERVICES
            During Lent, First Presbyterian Church participates in a series of noontime worship services with St. John the Baptist Catholic, First United Methodist, Stanley White Presbyterian, Rosemary United Methodist and Rosemary Baptist churches. We participate in a Thanksgiving Eve worship service with St. John the Baptist Catholic, All Saints Episcopal, and First United Methodist churches.

CHANCEL CHOIR
            “To lead the congregation in the singing of prayer is a primary role of the choir and other musicians. They also may pray on behalf of the congregation with introits, responses, and other musical forms. Instrumental music may be a form of prayer since words are not essential to prayer. In worship, music is not to be for entertainment or artistic display. Care should be taken that it not be used merely as a cover for silence. Music as prayer is to be a worthy offering to God on behalf of the people.”
(Book of Order, W-2.1004)

The Chancel Choir, which provides an important part of worship, meets each Wednesday evening at 7:45 P.M. and Sunday morning at 10:30 A.M. for practice. You are cordially invited to join this energetic group.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

            The Children’s Choir meets during the school year and includes children four years old through 3rd grade. The choir meets for one hour each week for singing, Bible stories, a snack and fun. Day and time are determined at the beginning of the choir year.

            The Children’s Choir sings during the morning worship service two to three times each year, during the Christmas season, Palm Sunday or Mother’s Day.