Ministries
What Types of Ministries does First Presbyterian Church of Lawton offer?
First Presbyterian Church offers worship, personal growth and fellowship activities
First Presbyterian Church Ministries
Community Groups who meet at First Presbyterian Church
Other Community Groups financially supported by First Presbyterian Church
Worship Opportunities at First Presbyterian in Lawton
10:45 A.M. Sunday Worship
The deacons offer fellowship coffee hour prior to each morning worship at 9:30 am.
When you attend First Presbyterian Church, you will find worshipers dressed in suits with tie, pants, dresses, shorts, jeans, and other casual attire. We really believe it when we say, “No matter who you are or where you are on your journey, you are always welcome at First Presbyterian Church of Lawton”. All Sunday services are streamed on the First Presbyterian Church of Lawton Facebook Page. We sing a wide variety of traditional music, which includes great hymns of faith, as well as new hymns.
Choir is made of member and visitor volunteers as well as music scholars from Cameron University. Our warm, friendly, inspiring, and inviting worship services are led by our Pastor, Minister of Music, lay lectionary leaders, Chancel Choir, soloists, and ensembles.
6:30 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study
Throughout the year, the Christian Discipleship Committee provides Wednesday Night Bible Study, led by a variety of leaders in the church. Many of the studies are provided by Presbyterian U.S.A. and others are book studies selected to speak to special issues of the Church as we strive to be relevant and meet the needs of our community.
9:30 A.M. Sunday Choir Practice
If you are interested in being a part of church music program, vocal or instrumental, contact our Minister of Music, Tom Willoughby by clicking here. The Chancel choir practices at 9:30 Sunday mornings, August through May. We welcome you to blend your voice or instrument in song. The music ministry provides music for special services throughout the year, including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, as well as periodic cantatas.
Worship and Music Committee also presents the First Presbyterian Church Music Series, which provides a variety of quality music that attracts members and community alike.
More Opportunities for Worship at First Presbyterian
Men’s Club
All men of the church and community friends are invited to the First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club that meets for breakfast every Saturday morning. The men gather about 7 A.M. and breakfast is served at 7:30. Following breakfast, brief devotion and sharing information about the sick and needs of church, community, the group closes with the Lord’s Prayer.
Women’s Circles
All women of the church and community friends are invited. This group of ladies meet monthly on the second Tuesday for Bible Study, fellowship, luncheons and other special activities.
Church Fellowship
Different groups in the church provide quarterly fellowship lunches following worship and at various other times throughout the year.
5th Saturday Brunch
If you are looking for a place of ministry, please consider participation with 5th Saturday Brunch. 5th Saturday Brunch has been a strong outreach of the church for many years. It has been considered one of the best community breakfasts in the city.
Bi-Weekly Sack Lunches
One of the church’s newer ministries is the Tuesday and Thursday sack lunches. Anyone may request one at the church office. It is designed to be eaten without preparation.
Meeting Facilities for Community Groups
The First Presbyterian Church of Lawton allows many community groups to utilize part of their facilities as meeting spaces. Below is a list of the community groups that First Presbyterian Church of Lawton has partnered with in this endeavor.
Supporting Community, State, and Global Organizations
First Presbyterian Church of Lawton supports 11 community non-profit organizations with monthly loose change offerings.
We also support and participate in PCUSA designated state and global mission offerings as well as other need based causes as determined by congregation interest.
