Palm Sunday, or Passion/Palm Sunday, holds significant meaning as it marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem while foreshadowing his impending crucifixion, intertwining joy and sorrow.
Worship services often feature a palm branch processional, where congregants joyfully wave palms, symbolizing victory and welcome. This celebration is complemented by the reading of the Passion narrative, emphasizing that the journey to resurrection involves sacrifice.
The palms serve as a call for believers to recognize Jesus as King and Savior, inviting them to reflect on their acceptance of him in their lives. Palm Sunday also encourages introspection, connecting Jesus’ selfless love to contemporary struggles.
Ultimately, this day sets a profound tone for Holy Week, highlighting the inseparability of the cross and resurrection. It serves as a reminder for believers to embrace the fullness of the gospel, embodying the love and hope that Jesus represents. Join us Sunday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. for Palm Sunday.

Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter. Maundy is derived from the Latin word mandatum, meaning command, referring to Jesus’ commandment to His disciples to “Love one another as I have loved you.” Maundy Thursday is a time when remember how Jesus taught us what it means to be a servant as he washed the feet of his disciples and when he ate his Last Supper with his disciples before being led to the cross.
An Agape Meal, or “Love Feast” as it is also called, is an ancient tradition of table fellowship. Such family style meals seek to strengthen communal bonds and foster a spirit of harmony and goodwill. They usually include an opportunity to acknowledge our need for forgiveness. The meal is another way of living out Jesus’ mandatum (as in Maundy Thursday) or commandment that we love one another with the same self-emptying love, mercy and forgiveness with which he has loved and still loves us. Washing feet, therefore, can also be part of this meal when it is celebrated. The agape meal is typically an array of fresh and dried figs, apricots and dates, nuts, marinated olives, hummus, whole crusty breads, pita, olive oil, cheeses, grape leaves and other simple finger foods.
Join us Thursday, April 2 for an Agape Meal at 5:30 p.m. and a Maundy Thursday Service at 6:15 p.m. Please bring finger foods to share for the agape meal.

Easter Sunday, or the Resurrection of the Lord, is a cornerstone celebration here at First Presbyterian Church, marking Jesus Christ's victory over death, sin, and evil. This day signifies a transformation into a "new people" of God, celebrating the risen Christ's presence and the dawn of a new creation.
Easter is more than a miracle, Easter represents the defeat of forces opposing God's will, ushering in an era of peace and grace. Believers are called to live as "resurrection people," dead to sin and alive to God. Easter invites believers into a "new way of life," experiencing the resurrection's transformative power and living out their faith with hope and purpose. Come celebrate the resurrection of the Lord with us on Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Join us for Lenten Dinner & Study on Wednesdays, February 25 - March 25.  Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the study will begin at 6:15 p.m.  Meet in the Fellowship Hall.

We are excited to announce the start of an 8-week Wednesday evening Bible Study, beginning April 8th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  This is a Beth and Melissa Moore Study, “The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ: A Study of Philippians”.  The format will alternate between video teachings by Beth and engaging discussions based on the teachings and workbook activities.  The workbook is available for $20, which can be ordered through Living Proof Ministries with Beth Moore.  Sign up in Fellowship Hall.

As part of our mission to worship God, love people, and grow disciples, we are excited to launch a Community Appreciation Program! This initiative aims to spread joy and gratitude by handing out treats to our wonderful community members and local businesses.
To make this happen, we need your help! We’re collecting snacks and treats to share with those who contribute to our community. If you’d like to donate items such as cookies, granola bars, or other packaged goodies, please bring them and drop them off in the Fellowship Hall.

The Blessing Box, located on the Southwest corner of our campus, is a miniature food pantry.  It is for receiving items from those who would like to donate and offers to those who are in need, Recommended Items Include:  Canned Food with pop top only (not the ones that need a can opener), Peanut butter, Fruit Cups, Fig Newtons, Dried fruit, Fruit roll ups, Beef Jerky, Fruit cups, Nuts, Granola Bars, Peanut butter crackers, Dehydrated Veggie Chips, Snack crackers, Goldfish, Baby food, Tuna packets, pop tarts, toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap. Please place the donated items in the basket in the Fellowship Hall.

Please continue to pray for Brigitte and Bobby as Brigitte recovers from surgery.  If you would like to help with additional expenses due to her extended illness you may do so online https://firstpresorange.com/give or send a check to First Presbyterian Church, 902 Green Ave, Orange, TX 77630.

FPCO has a Bridge Group!  Join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Lutcher Memorial Building.  If you are interested in learning and playing Bridge, contact the church office at 409-883-2097 or info@firstpresorange.com.

Presbyterians affirm that God comes to us with grace and love in the person of Jesus Christ, who lived, died, and rose for us so that we might belong to God and serve Christ in the world. God sends the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, giving us the energy, intelligence, imagination, and love to be Christ’s faithful disciples in the world.
First Presbyterian Church is a place where people can meet Jesus, engage in a life-giving community, and everyone is welcome.  Our mission is to Worship God, Love People, and Grow Disciples.  Our hope is that you will find a family of faith where you will grow in your faith and use your gifts to the glory of God to worship Him, love people and grow disciples.
There are three ways to become a member of First Presbyterian Church: by Profession of Faith, by Reaffirmation of Faith, and by Letter of Transfer.  As you prayerfully consider your decision to become a member of First Presbyterian Church, we encourage you to speak to Rev. Bobby Daniel about your decision.  He is available to talk with you following the worship service, or you may contact him by phone (409-883-2097) or email bobby@firstpresorange.com during the week.

We have been serving hot meals to the Orange community since 1984. We are able to feed approximately 100 people every Tuesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. The meals are served in the Gillespie Building on the First Presbyterian Church campus at the corner of 9th and Green Avenue. There are several ways to help in our soup kitchen.
1. Donate—Give monetary donations to the Soup Kitchen.
2. Sign Up for Kroger Rewards—Kroger donates annually to our soup kitchen.   Each time you shop at Kroger using your Kroger Plus Card, you can accumulate rewards toward the Soup Kitchen.  Simply go to www.kroger.com and sign in or create an account.  Then select Community Rewards under My Account to enroll in the program.  Select First Presbyterian Church of Orange.
3. Volunteer—Email info@firstpresorange.com.

Join us Wednesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. for an online Men's Prayer Group.  Contact info@firstpresorange.com to get connected.