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First Presbyterian Church: "Come, enter into the joy of the Master!"

We believe in the joy of God, and have as the ultimate purpose of our lives, entering into that joy eternally. The Westminster Catechism says "The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever." Jesus' parable in Matthew 25 reveals that God entrusts us each with talents. Some naturally have more than others, but the focus is upon being faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us. Humanism seeks to put humankind at the center. We are not the "Master", but God is, and Christ's atoning death on the cross makes the grace of God's forgiveness, and eternal life possible! Entering into the joy of the Master implies the ongoing process of discipleship.

Jesus communicated in different ways and settings to people. Sometimes he taught in the temple courts. He gave a sermon on a mountain, and also from a boat pushed out from the shore. Jesus did much of his teaching in very informal settings, and used various approaches to get the truth across! At times, he used no words at all, such as when he took a towel and washed the disciples' feet! "PresbyLife.com", in keeping with the various ways Jesus communicated, is one of First Presbyterian's efforts to communicate "The Word of Life" in a new and enticing way. We hope you will be blessed by this communication, and the new ventures it proclaims!