As a Christ-centered Presbyterian Church we seek to joyfully share the good news of the sovereign love of God.

50% of our mission support is given to the Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The remaining support is offered to select local and trans-local projects such as Salvation Army, Livingston Community Habitat for Humanity, New Tribes’ Missions, Christian Salvage Mission, Youth Haven Ranch, Joy for Jesus Ministry, and the Detroit Rescue Mission.

Congregational Mission Trip

First Presbyterian Church of Howell had ten participants in this year’s mission trip to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, which took place in December. They joined with twenty members from the Presbyterian Churches in Bay City, Holt, and Jackson.

The group spent one week working on a second floor addition to the Presbyterian Church in Felipe Carrillo Puerto. When completed, the addition will become the main sanctuary and the old sanctuary will become a Fellowship area.

This was the fifth year of our ongoing ministry in the Yucatan. Many of the members who have participated find the work so rewarding they returned for each year on this mission trip.

We Grow BROADER through MISSION!

Chancel Choir

The adult choir of First Church assists in the leading of worship every Sunday from September through June. They provide their message and ministry in song in many different styles of music.

Youth Choir

The Youth Choir, middle school and high school teens, provides music once a month during Sunday worship and combines with other choirs for special performances.

Bell Choir

Our Hallelujah Handbell Choir has been praising God for over 15 years with worship and celebration in music. They assist once a month in Sunday morning worship.

Praise Band

The Praise Band, through contemporary and gospel music, leads the congregation in singing “Praise to the LORD”.

Junior Choir & Cherub Choir

3rd – 5th grade + kindergarten – 2nd grade
What’s it all about? Singing up-beat songs about Jesus and His praises! Our kids take part in our Sunday worship services by singing monthly, and Christmas or Spring Musicals provide opportunities to act out dramas. They also join the other choirs for spectacular combined Choir Concerts.

Brass Ensemble

This group of proficient brass players make the newest music ensemble at First Church. We meet on Thursday evenings for rehearsal, and perform special music at church services and for the Christmas Conce

Our mission is to develop Christian Fellowship with the Presbyterian Women of this congregation through a faith journey of commitment to local, regional and international service, encouraging and supporting all tasks undertaken by each committee and sharing in spiritual development through these activities and opportunities that bring glory to God. Our group is an easy way to become more familiar with the women of our church and help support the many things we do.

Many of our activities take just a couple hours of your time, and others take a longer commitment, depending on what you would like to do. Our major focus is missions and many times we collect items, collect money, have fundraisers, and make items that are sent to those in need. We are now concentrating more on local needs; in our church, our city and our county.

This past year, we added a little over $2,000 to the Samaritan Fund of the church, gave many baby items to the Pregnancy Helpline, and many stuffed animals to the Livingston County Ambulance Service. We are now looking at ways to become involved with Love, INC. If you have suggestions or ideas where we could help, please let us know. The Board meets the 2nd Monday of each month from September – June at 7:00 pm.

All women of the church are invited to attend. Please call the church office for contact phone numbers.

Current Board Members:

Moderator – Mary Lou Boutell
Secretary – Ann Anderson
Treasurer – Laura Chafy
Membership – Judy Evely & Becky Fortier
Missions – Sonja Kurtz & Lori Hawkins
Nominations – Jan Hable & Grace Brown
Past Moderator – Karen Bethke
Lydia Circle – Barb Butler & Donna Caldwell (sewing)
Mary Circle – Phyllis Grannan (Bible study)
Martha Circle – Pam Ries (evening Bible study)

LYDIA CIRCLE
Mission Sewing
Third Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00 pm
Meetings held at church
(bring lunch; desserts/beverages provided)

MARY CIRCLE
Bible Study Group
Fourth Tuesday at 12:30pm
Meetings are held at the Church

MARTHA CIRCLE
Bible Study Group
Third Monday at 7:00pm
Meetings are held at the church

“We grow STRONGER through WORSHIP.”

The mission of our worship is to provide an open, hospitable environment, where people attain a better understanding and a richer experience of God’s grace in Jesus Christ.

Worship has been a central part of congregational life at FPC since its beginning in 1838. The styles of worship have modulated over the years, but the God whom we worship has not!

Join us at 9:30 for a TRADITIONAL SERVICE which features congregational hymns, choral music accompanied by organ and piano, and presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

If your taste is more towards the CONTEMPORARY style of worship, join us at 11AM. Worship music is led by a praise band in a more casual service which is can be described by the acronym EPIC.

Teaching from the word of God is presented weekly. E—Experiential P—Participatory I—Image-Driven C—Connected

Come just as you are!

Child care is available, but children are welcome to attend worship!

Come experience God’s unconditional love for you!