111 E. 20th St. (20th and Raton) / La Junta, CO 81050 / (719) 384-2852

Worship at First Presbyterian Church

Join us in worship of God Sunday mornings at 10:30 where we strive to offer a dynamic, transforming experience of God. Our music blends contemporary praise music with classic hymns. Our pastor’s messages are upbeat and relevant.

We celebrate the Lord’s supper on the first Sunday of every month, as well as Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve. The sacrament of baptism is celebrated for adults, as well as infants and children, upon request.

 Worship

during

The Season of Lent

February 17- April 4

The season of Lent is a season that calls for our special attention, as we prepare to remember and celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In preparation...

March 7 Jesus teaching on repentance, with a celebration of the Lord’s Supper and the Chancel Choir singing, “What Wondrous Love Is This?”  Pastor MJ Romano’s sermon is “When Not to Feel Sorry for Yourself” from Luke 13:1-9.

March 14   Jesus predicts his suffering and death, with our sermon “What to Expect When You’re Least Expecting It” from Luke 13:31-35. Our Chancel Choir will share “What Wondrous Love Is This” with Michael Rees on the flute. 

March 21   The eye-opening story of the rich man and Lazarus, from Luke 16:19-31 is where our sermon, “Haunted by the Past” comes from. Our Chancel Choir will sing and a procladrama, “At the Furnace” will be a part of worship.

March 28   PALM SUNDAY  We celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, with our Chancel Choir singing, “Prepare the Way!” while the children of the church process with palm branches.  There will be special music from our Bell Choir and our Sunday School children.

Thursday, April 1   MAUNDY THURSDAY  6:00 p.m.  We will begin with a soup supper and then move to the sanctuary for The Lord’s Supper and Service of Darkness.  The Chancel Choir will sing, “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?”

Friday, April 2     GOOD FRIDAY community service at First Baptist Church, 5th & Colorado at 12 noon.

Sunday, April 4    EASTER   We will start our celebration with a breakfast at 9:00 a.m. followed by an egg hunt for the children.  Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and all in the community are invited to join the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection.