December 24, 2024
Christmas Eve
“Love Knows Your Name”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 2:1-20
December 29, 2024
First Sunday of Christmas
“Lessons & Laughter”
Rev. Erin Morgan
Luke 2:10 Isaiah 9:2-3, Matthew 2:10, Psalm 148, Psalm 126:1-3, & Isaiah 55:12-13
December 22, 2024
Fourth Sunday of Advent
“Words for the Beginning: Hope is Worth the Risk”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 1:18-25 & Luke 1:46-55
December 18, 2024
“Darkness”
The Longest Night
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 & Isaiah 43:16-21
Art | Night © Jan Richardson from Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas. Used by permission. janrichardson.com
December 15, 2024
Third Sunday of Advent
“Do Not Be Afraid”
Children’s Christmas Pageant
“Do the Good that is Yours to Do”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Isaiah 58:9b-12 & Luke 3:7-16
Art: “Magi” by Harper Holder | Pageant: “Do Not Be Afraid: A Christmas Pageant | (c)2020 Illustrated Ministry, LLC | Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
December 8, 2024
Second Sunday of Advent
“A Festival of Lessons & Carols”
John 1:1-8
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
A Festival of Lessons and Carols adapted from “Ceremony of Candles: A Cantata for Advent and Christmas” by Joseph M. Martin | Narration by Pamela Martin | (c)2006 Malcolm Music
December 1, 2024
First Sunday of Advent
Hanging of the Greens
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 1:26-38
Worship guide cover art by Ruby Wells | Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
November 24, 2024
Christ the King Sunday
“Christ the King”
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 93 & John 18:33-37
Worship guide cover art by Elise Hammond
November 17, 2024
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
“Her Story”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
1 Samuel 1:4-20
Special Offering for Thornwell Home for Children
Worship guide cover art by Elise Hammond
November 10, 2024
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
“A Deeper Well…The Multitude”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Revelation 7:9-19
Worship Series for Stewardship: “A Deeper Well: Dig Deep. Draw Deeply.” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship
November 3, 2024
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints’ Sunday
“A New Heaven and A New Earth”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Revelation 21:1-6
Baptism of William Scudder Dobbs
Liturgy by Rev. Anna Strickland | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Worship guide cover art by Shin Maeng | Revelation 21 | shinhappen.org
October 27, 2024
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
“A Deeper Well…Messy, Complicated Love”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Genesis 29:1-4
Worship Series for Stewardship: “A Deeper Well: Dig Deep. Draw Deeply.” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship
October 20, 2024
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
A Deeper Well… Elijah and the Widow of Zarepath
Rev. Erin Morgan
1 Kings 17:8-16
Worship Series for Stewardship: “A Deeper Well: Dig Deep. Draw Deeply.” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship
October 13, 2024
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Stewardship Kickoff
“A Deeper Well…”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 4:4-15
Worship Series for Stewardship: “A Deeper Well: Dig Deep. Draw Deeply.” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship
October 6, 2024
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
World Communion Sunday
Stillman College Choir
Under the direction of Dr. Jocqueline K. Richardson
Philipians 2:1-13 & Acts 2:42-47
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
September 29, 2024
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“My Soul Cries Out”
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 42 & Isaiah 43:-12
Worship Series: “And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith & Mental Health” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship
September 22, 2024
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“Holding Space”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
“Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Neeley & Erin”
Job 2:11-13
Worship Series: “And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith & Mental Health” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship
September 15, 2024
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
“Liturgy of the Ordinary… checking email”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Numbers 6:22-26
Worship Series adapted from: “Liturgy of the Ordinary: sacred practices in everyday life” by Tish Harrison Warren (InterVarsity Press, 2016)
September 8, 2024
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“Liturgy of the Ordinary…Losing the keys”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
1 John 1:5-9
Worship Series adapted from: “Liturgy of the Ordinary: sacred practices in everyday life” by Tish Harrison Warren (InterVarsity Press, 2016)
September 1, 2024
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“Liturgy of the Ordinary… Making the Bed”
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 138 & 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Worship Series adapted from: “Liturgy of the Ordinary: sacred practices in everyday life” by Tish Harrison Warren (InterVarsity Press, 2016)
August 25, 2024
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“Liturgy of the Ordinary…Waking!”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Mark 1:1-11
Worship Series adapted from: “Liturgy of the Ordinary: sacred practices in everyday life” by Tish Harrison Warren (InterVarsity Press, 2016)
August 18, 2024
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“In the Middle of It All”
Children & Youth Sunday
Mark 5:25-34 & Matthew 1:23 & Psalm 139
Worship lead by with liturgy written by FPC Kids: Amelia, Audrey, Emmalin, Elizabeth, Greer, Harper, Kora, Lily, MaryRentz, Paisley, Parker, Ruby, Thornton, Valerie, William
Message by FPC Middle School Youth: Beatrice, Holden, Kately
Congregational Meeting
August 11, 2024
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
“Plant Anyway”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 13:1-9
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Worship Series: “Planting Peace” originally created for Montreat Youth Conference 2024
August 4, 2024
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
“Peace is…”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Ephesians 2:13-18 & John 16:29-33
Rally Day & Blessing of the Backpacks
Worship Series: “Planting Peace” originally created for Montreat Youth Conference 2024
July 28, 2024
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
“The Blessing of a Lunch Box and Leftovers”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Job 6:1-15
A Conversation with Laurel Ardis
July 21, 2024
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
“Where You Go, I Will Go”
Rev. Erin Morgan
Ruth 1:6-18
July 14, 2024
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
“New Creation”
Rev. Erin Morgan
Isaiah 65:17-25
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
July 7, 2024
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
“Stubborn… who me?!”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Ezekiel 2:1-5
June 30, 2024
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
“The Great Church Chill Out - Celebrate!”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Psalm 118:24
Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ
June 23, 2024
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
“The Great Church Chill Out - Take a Break. Take a Breath.”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Psalm 61:1-5
Commissioning General Assembly Delegate
Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ
June 16, 2024
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
“The Great Church Chill Out - Shed Expectations”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Psalm 62:1-8
Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ
June 9, 2024
Third Sunday after Pentecost
“The Great Church Chill Out - Laugh Out Loud”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Psalm 126
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Vacation Bible School Campers Sing
Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ
June 2, 2024
Second Sunday after Pentecost
“The Great Church Chill Out - Settle In”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Psalm 139:7-12
Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ
May 26, 2024
Trinity Sunday
"Born From Above"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 29 & John 3:1-7
May 19, 2024
Day of Pentecost
“The Divine Dance of Discernment”
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Acts 2:1-21
Art: “Pentecost” by Jen Norton | jennortonartstudio.com
May 12, 2024
Ascension of the Lord Sunday
"Are we there yet?…How much longer?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Acts 1:1-11
Graduates Sunday
Celebration of Presbyterian Women for Mother’s Day
Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©
May 5, 2024
Sixth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus says... Love"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 15:9-17
Sermon series: Jesus is...
April 28, 2024
Fifth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus is... The True Vine"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 15:1-18
Sermon series: Jesus is...
April 21, 2024
Fourth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus is... The Good Shepherd"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 10:10-18
Sermon series: Jesus is...
April 14, 2024
Third Sunday of Easter
"Will you be a Witness?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 24:36-38
Baptism of Angela Woodham and Braden Woodham
The Sacrament of The Lord's Supper
Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©
April 7, 2024
Second Sunday of Easter
"Gone Fishing"
Rev. Erin Morgan
John 21:1-19
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Feed My Sheep" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
March 31, 2024
The Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Sunday
"Living Hope"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 24:1-12
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Art: "Easter Morning" by Jen Norton | jennortonartstudio.com
March 28, 2024
Maundy Thursday
Experiential Communion
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 13:1-12
Maundy Thursday: Potluck Liturgy by The Fat Pastor
Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Golden Hour" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Liturgy: Potluck Liturgy by The Fat Pastor
March 24, 2024
Palm-Passion Sunday
"Wandering Heart: Songs of Loudest Praise"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
"No Greater Sacrifice"
John 12:12-16
"No Greater Sacrifice" cantata
by Larry Shackley and Pamela Martin
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Art: Palm Sunday art by Greer H.(age 10) and Paisley L.(age 9)
March 17, 2024
Fifth Sunday in Lent
"Wandering Heart: Teach Me to Forgive"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Matthew 18:15-22
Baptism of Parker Firkus
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Seventy-seven Times" by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
March 10, 2024
Fourth Sunday in Lent
"Wandering Heart: I'm Fixed Upon It"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 16:21-23
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Beseeching" by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
March 3, 2024
Third Sunday in Lent
"Wandering Heart: Praise the Mount"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 16:13-20
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Who Do You Say That I Am?" by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
February 25, 2024
Second Sunday in Lent
"Wandering Heart: Rescue Me From Danger"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 14:22-33
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Lift Off" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
February 18, 2024
First Sunday in Lent
"Wandering Heart: Jesus Sought Me"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 5:1-11
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “River of Grace” by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
February 14, 2024
Ash Wednesday
"Habits God Rewards"
Rev. Chris Shurtz
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Community Ash Wednesday Service with
Covington First United Methodist Church
and Gum Creek Presbyterian Church
February 11, 2024
Transfiguration of the Lord
"Transformed"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Mark 9:2-9
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
February 4, 2024
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
"Life Rhythm"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Mark 1:29-39
Installation of Officers
Annual Congregational Meeting
Art: “Romans 4:7” by Elise Hammond
January 28, 2024
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
"Food for Thought"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
January 21, 2024
Third Sunday after Epiphany
"Second Chances"
Rev. Erin Morgan
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Jonah 3:1-10
January 14, 2024
Second Sunday after Epiphany
"An Invitation"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 1:43-51
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Congregational Meeting
January 7, 2024
Baptism of the Lord
"My Beloved"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Isaiah 42:1-9 & Luke 3:21-22
Advent series: How does a weary world rejoice?
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “Beloved” by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
December 31, 2023
Epiphany
STAR WORDS
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 2:15-38 & Matthew 2:1-12
Advent series: How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
Poetry: "Muscle Memory" by Rev. Sarah Speed | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
December 24, 2023 | 6:00pm
Christmas Eve
How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
We make room.
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 2:1-20
Advent series: How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
How Does a Weary World Rejoice | Art: “She Pondered” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
December 24, 2023 | 11:00am
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We sing stories of hope.
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 1:46-55
Advent series: How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
Art: “Freedom Lullaby” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | Poetry: "The Sounds of Hope" by Rev. Sarah Speed | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
December 20, 2023
The Longest Night
Isaiah 40:1-11 & Psalm 121:1-8
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
December 17, 2023
Third Sunday of Advent
"'Twas the Evening of Christmas!"
Children's Christmas Pageant
How does a weary world rejoice?
We allow ourselves to be amazed
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 1:57-66
Advent series: How does a weary world rejoice? | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org | 'Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist | Art: "Nativity Sheep" by Audrey Fullerton (age 9)
December 10, 2023
Second Sunday of Advent
How does a weary world rejoice?
We find joy in connection
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Isaiah 40:1-11 & Luke 1:24-45
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Special Guest: Scott Fuss, artist
Advent Series: How does a weary world rejoice?
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Art: "The Visitation" by Gracie Morbitzer | themodernsaints.org
December 3, 2023
First Sunday of Advent
How does a weary world rejoice?
We acknowledge our weariness
Rev. Erin Morgan
Luke 1:5-23
Advent Series: How does a weary world rejoice?
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Poetry Prayer by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “Annunciation to Zechariah” by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
November 26, 2023
Christ the King Sunday
"Asking for a Friend... Why is trusting God so hard?"
Felicia Carson, Ph.D.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Sermon Series: Asking for a Friend...
November 19, 2023
Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost
"Asking for a Friend... Does grief get easier?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Ezekiel 37:1-14 & John 11:28-39
Sermon Series: Asking for a Friend...
November 12, 2023
Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost
"Asking for a Friend . . . When will Jesus come back?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon Series: Asking for a Friend...
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Special Offering for Thornwell Homes
November 5, 2023
All Saints' Sunday
Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost
"Saints!"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
Confirmation and Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Covenant
Commitment Sunday
October 29, 2023
Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost
"Where Our Treasure Is: Serving Our Neighbors"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 25:31-46
Stewardship Series "Where Our Treasure Is: Money, Mission, and Living Our Values"
Committing our Time, Talents, and Treasures for 2024
October 22, 2023
Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost
"Where Our Treasure Is: Connecting in Fellowship"
Rev. Erin Morgan
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Stewardship Series "Where Our Treasure Is: Money, Mission, and Living Our Values"
Receiving the Narrative Budget for 2024
October 15, 2023
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
"Where Our Treasure Is: Life-long Learners"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Proverbs 1:1-7
Matthew 28:16-20
Stewardship Series "Where Our Treasure Is: Money, Mission, and Living Our Values"
Celebrating our time with our seminary intern Felicia Carson
Recognizing our Nursery Staff
October 8, 2023
Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
"Where Our Treasure Is: The Christian Life"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Acts 2:42-46
Stewardship Kickoff: Where Our Treasure Is: Money, Mission, and Living Our Values
October 1, 2023
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
"World Communion Sunday"
The Stillman College Choir
under the direction of Dr. Jocqueline K. Richardson
Philippians 2:1-17
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
