Traditional Worship Live-Stream | Abide (Lent): Jesus Endures Temptations | April 6, 2025

Welcome to First Church. We seek transformation in Christ everywhere. We’re so glad you’re here. We are a church that desires transformation in Christ through the traditions of our past, while simultaneously exploring creative expressions of ministry, outreach, and fellowship. Join us for online worship, premiering every Sunday at 9:00 AM at live.firstchurch.cc. Next Steps Fill out the Connection Card and indicate that you’re new Download the First Church App. Subscribe to our First Glance weekly e-mail newsletter. Join our Facebook Community Group. ---------- SERVICE FLOW: "It Is Well with My Soul” -- 0:00 - 2:12 Call to Worship -- 2:12 - 6:50 "Wonderful Words of Life" -- 6:50 - 8:53 Announcements and Offering -- 8:53 - 13:49 "They That Wait Upon the Lord" (Choir Anthem) -- 13:49 - 16:15 Reflection -- 16:15 - 20:37 "Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days" -- 20:37 - 23:00 Scripture (Matthew 4: 1-11) -- 23:00 - 24:26 Message -- 24:26 - 54:49 Prayer -- 54:49 - 56:40 "How Firm a Foundation" -- 56:40 - 5918 Benediction -- 59:18 - 59:46 ---------- **We do not own any of the songs in this video. "It Is Well with My Soul” Words by: Horatio G. Spafford | Music by: Philip P. Bliss | Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House "Wonderful Words of Life” Words and Music by: Philip P. Bliss | Tune: WORDS OF LIFE © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House "They That Wait Upon the Lord” Words: Isaiah 40:21; With additional lyrics by: David and Bonnie Huntsinger | Written and Arranged by: David Huntsinger © 2009 Huntsinger Music "Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” Words by: Claudia F. Hernaman | Music: USA folk melody; Arranged by: Annabel Morris Buchanan | Tune: LAND OF REST © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House "How Firm a Foundation” Words: "K" in Rippon's "A Selection of Hymns" | Music: Early USA melody; Harmony from "Tabor" | Tune: FOUNDATION © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House Church License #1036450