First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Morning Worship starts at 10:30 AM and a nursery is provided!

08/22/2026

Please join us on Sunday, August 23 when Dr. Vivian Thomlinson will bring our homily. It will be based on Matthew 26: 5-20. Jesus asks his still confused Disciples, "Who do YOU say I am?" And Peter responds, "You are the Messiah." Come on Sunday to hear the rest of the story.

08/11/2026

Please join us on Sunday, August 16th when Rev. Mark Loewen will present our sermon. The sermon will begin at 10:30. The address is 401 S. Denton, Gainesville. If you have any questions, please call 940-665-5153. We hope to see you on Sunday

08/04/2026

Please join us on Sunday, August 9th when Dr. Vivian Thomlinson will be bringing our message. Her lesson is based on the story of Jesus walking on water found in Matthew.

On the heels of Jesus's miraculous feeding of the 5,000, the miracle of Jesus's walking on the Sea of Galilee to join his Disciples in their boat would seem to be "just another miracle" to them. One would think that with the Disciples' having witnessed so many miracles at this stage of their time with Jesus, this walking on water episode would be fairly unremarkable. But it was one of the ONLY miracles that made the disciples visibly awe-struck! Why? And what did their awed reaction at this particular stage of Christ's ministry add to our understanding of their evolving relationship with Christ? Come and hear "the rest of the story" this Sunday....

The service will begin at 10:30 a.m.

07/22/2026

Please join us on Sunday, July 26, when Dr. Vivian Thomlinson will bring our homily entitled "Wise but Weak-Solomon's Sad Story" based on 1 Kings 3:5-14; 11:9-12. David's son with Bathsheba, Solomon, inherited a united Israel, all 12 Tribes together under one King thanks to King David's character and charisma. Under King Solomon, United Israel grew in riches, fame, and power, thanks to God's covenant with David and his offspring and to Solomon's God-granted Wisdom. Leaders came from all nations then known too marvel at Israel's temple, the home of God on earth, which Solomon built according to God's dictates. And all who came were astonished by Solomon's great wisdom. But, like so many then and
now, Solomon's grandeur got the better of him, as did his 700 wives and 300 concubines, mostly pagan, regional women. King Solomon, blessed so lavishly in all ways by the One God of Israel, followed his many lovers into idol worship and departed from God's laws and ways. One of the saddest stories in the Bible, repeated all too often, even today.

The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 401 D. Denton Street. For more information, please call 940-665-5153. We hope to see you there!

07/17/2026

Please join us on Sunday, July 19th when Dr. Mark Loewen will present our sermon. The sermon will begin at 10:30. The address is 401 S. Denton, Gainesville. If you have any questions, please call 940-665-5153. We hope to see you on Sunday!

07/11/2026

Join us on Sunday, July 12th when Dr. Vivian Thomlinson will bring our homily "Fruit, Weeds, or Barren?" based on Gen. 25: 19-34 and Matt. 13: 1-9 and 18-23. In the story of the birth and rivalry of twins Jacob and Esau told in Genesis 25: 19-34, we have an excellent illustration of the message behind Jesus's parable of the farmer's sowing seeds into different types of soil. Some seed lands in fertile soil, takes root, matures, and produces a big harvest. But some seed falls on rocky ground, where it takes root but only shallowly, and because it is rooted deeply in fertile soil, it quickly perishes in the hot sun. Still other seed is grabbed up by birds and never roots at all but is lost. Isaac and Rebekah's twin sons were born to the same parents and reared similarly. Yet their inclinations, choices, and aspirations were very different. Human choices play an active role along with God's Will for each individual. What is YOUR soil like? What crop does YOUR soil produce?

The sermon will begin at 10:30. First Presbyterian Church is located at 401 S. Denton.

06/23/2026

Just a reminder about our upcoming Patriotic Songfest:

On Saturday, July 4, please join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of America with a Patriotic Songfest at First Presbyterian Church. The event will begin at 10:00 AM and is a celebration in conjunction with the Historic South Gainesville Neighborhood Association. The program will include singing by the congregation and Chancel Choir, special music by duo pianists Marilyn Thompson and Music Director Melodye McLeroy, and our traditional salute to all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Red, White, and Blue are the colors of the day- so mark your calendars for this Grand Old Flag-waving celebration honoring America. For more information, please call 940-665-5153.

06/17/2026

July 4th Patriotic Songfest--
On Saturday, July 4th, First Presbyterian Church will be celebrating 250 years of American Independence with a Patriotic songfest. The program will start a 10 a.m. and will include lots of singing by the congregation and Chancel Choir, special music by dual pianists Marilyn Thompson and Music Director Melodye McLeRoy, along with our traditional salute to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Red, white, and blue are the colors o the day-so mark your calendars and plan to join us for a Grand Old Flag-waving celebration honoring America. The address is 401 S. Denton. If you have any questions, please contact the church at 940-665-5153.

06/17/2026

Please join us on Sunday, June 21st when Dr. Mark Loewen will present our sermon. Come and share in the joy of celebrating Father's Day with all the dads and all of those who take on the role of being a father. The sermon will begin at 10:30. The address is 401 S. Denton, Gainesville. If you have any questions, please call 940-665-5153. We hope to see you on Sunday!

06/17/2026

Please join us on Sunday, June 21st for our weekly sermon. The sermon will be brought to us by Dr. Mark Loewen. Come and celebrate this Sunday as we honor Fathers and all those who take on the role of fatherhood on Father's Day!

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401 S Denton Street
Gainesville, TX
76240

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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+19406655153

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