First Presbyterian Church

Members of First Presbyterian Church invite friends, visitors, and the community to join them at First Presbyterian Church, 543 E. Freeman Street in Duncanville to celebrate a 4th of July choir concert and Dixieland band on the lawn.

Each year First Presbyterian Church shares its lawn with the community for “front row” seating at Duncanville’s 4th of July fireworks show. This year our choir, under the direction of Dr. Steve Innis, will host special guests, including the choir from Hackberry Creek Church in Irving, and a professional Dixieland band to entertain the community with an outdoor music extravaganza just prior to the fireworks at 8:15 p.m. This concert will include choral, patriotic, and Dixieland music arranged by Steve Bayless, a well-known Dallas musician and band leader.

Following the performance of the choirs and the Dixieland program, we invite other performers in the community to participate with the band. Bring your instrument and join our “all of a sudden fireworks band.” The community band will play Sousa marches during the fireworks.

The First Presbyterian Church and Hackberry Creek Church choirs have performed together before. These community liaisons are important because “community” is an important aspect of the Christian faith.

First Presbyterian Church takes advantage of a tremendous pool of local musical talent in the Duncanville area, including choir members who have performed in local and international opera and theater, as well as professional jazz musicians.

Music begins at 8:15 p.m. on July 4th. The “All of a Sudden” community fireworks band plays at 9:05 p.m. For more information about this event, call the church office at 972-298-3043, or Steve Bayless at 214-371-9665 or 214-808-1109.

Give kids the ticket to adventure where they choose to believe!

Hear the music and smell the popcorn! Come enter SonWorld Adventure Park, where kids will discover that choosing Jesus is the ticket to the best ride of their lives. Based on Joshua 24:15, Vacation Bible School 2008 helps kids learn to make right choices in a world of options.

At this theme park, there’s no height requirement, the lines are short and everyone gets a good view of the parade. But hold onto your hats, because it’s sure to be a life-changing ride! (©Gospel Light 2008)

First Presbyterian Church Duncanville invites you and your child (between the ages of 3 and 12) to attend a sampling of the many activities taking place. A special worship service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on June 8 offers a “sneak preview” of SonWorld Adventure Park. Our sanctuary has been transformed into a special place where children will learn while experiencing lots of music, drama, and crafts. You and your child can experience quality time together that morning, enjoying some of the songs, skits, and activities. This special worship service will feature unique music and a dramatic skit written and performed by Lucy and Sean Russell, theater teachers at Duncanville High School, who also lead each night’s finale dramatic presentations.

Then, your child will return from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. each evening, June 8 to 12 (Sunday through Thursday evening). Cost is $5.00 per child and $10.00 per family.

Join us! We look forward to your child enjoying summertime adventure learning about the life and message of Jesus Christ.