First Presbyterian Church, Alpena, MI
Sunday, January 5 - Second Sunday after Christmas - The reading from John 1:1-9 forms the basis for today's sermon, "The Light Shines in the Darkness," from Rev. Rayment. Following the sermon we will celebrate communion. To participate, have a small piece of bread or a cracker, along with a small glass of juice, ready. To watch the entire service, please click HERE.
Sunday, January 12 - Baptism of the Lord - Luke 3:15-17 & 21-22 provide the basis for today's sermon by Rev. Rayment: "The Meaning of Baptism." Today's service also includes the Ordination and Installation of Session members and Deacons. To view the complete service, please click HERE.
Sunday, January 19 - Second Sunday after Epiphany - Due to technical difficulties, today's service is not available.
Sunday, January 26 - Third Sunday after Epiphany - At the beginning of the service, the contents of the Caring Cart (a project of our deacons) will be blessed. Based on Luke 4:14-21, today's sermon by Rev. Rayment is "Scripture Fulfilled." To view the complete service on YouTube, please click HERE.
Sunday, February 2 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Today's sermon by Rev. Rayment, "A Burning Ring of Fire," is based on the scripture lesson from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Following the sermon, Rev. Rayment and Commissioned Ruling Elder Scott Edgar will serve communion. To join us, please have a small piece of bread or a cracker, along with a small glass of juice, ready. To view the entire service, click HERE.
Sunday, February 9 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - Filling in for Rev. Rayment (who is on study leave this week) today's sermon, is presented by CLP Scott Edgar, based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-15 and titled "Good News." To view the entire service, please click HERE.
Sunday, February 16 - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany - Rev. Rayment's sermon today, "It is a World Turned Upside Down!", is based on Luke 6:17-26. To view the entire service, click HERE.
Sunday, February 23 - Seventh Sunday after Epiphany - The service opens with the blessing of the contents of the Caring Cart, a project of the Deacons. The reading from Luke 6:27-38 provides the basis for today's sermon from Rev. Rayment: "The Measure You Use". To view the entire service, click HERE.
Sunday, March 2 - Eighth Sunday after Epiphany - Luke 9:28-36 provides the basis for Rev. Rayment's sermon this morning: "The Transformation of Our Lives." Following the sermon, we will celebrate communion. If you wish to participate with us, please have a cracker or a small piece of bread ready, along with a small glass of juice. Click HERE to watch the complete service.
Sunday, March 9 - First Sunday in Lent - "Putting God to the Test" is the title of Rev. Rayment's sermon today, based on Luke 4:1-13. To view the entire service, please click HERE.
Sunday, March 16 - Second Sunday in Lent - Today's sermon, "Pressing On", is based on Luke 13:31-35. Click HERE to view the complete service.