First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid, ARP
lake placid, FL
PROFILE - FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PLACID, ARP 1926 and current The Lake Placid ARP Church held its first service on May 9, 1926, with 24 charter members present. The property, church, and manse were donated to the Home Missions Board by the E. C. Stuart family of Bartow. Reverend Robert E. Huey was the first minister sent by the Missions Board. Over 100 years of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid, the church has been served by thirteen pastors, many of whom were graduates of Erskine Seminary. The present Senior Pastor, Reverend Ray Cameron (who has served since 1985), is among them. Reverend Drew Severance has served as Associate Pastor since 1999. In 1957 an educational wing was added to the church. A beautiful new manse was built in 1969 and was first occupied by Reverend Bob DeWitt and family. The sanctuary was enlarged in 1976 to its present size. In 1982 a large fellowship hall, church office, parlor, and classrooms were added. The educational building was expanded in 1990 to include more classrooms, a library, and a music department. Another manse was acquired in the early 1990’s for the associate pastor. In 1995 a house east of the Associate Pastor’s manse was purchased and is the Youth Power House. In 1999 a small house across from the church was purchased and renovated for use as the church office. On February 17, 2002, a contemporary worship service was held in Friendship Hall, with 180 in attendance. As attendance and outreach grew, it led to the vision for a community center at the church. In 2015 construction was completed on the Genesis Center, a 20,000 sq. foot outreach building that is the home for the contemporary service, sports ministries, concerts, theatrical programs, community events, and much more. Currently there are two services of worship each Lord's Day, May through December: a traditional service at 9:00 am in the sanctuary and a contemporary service at 11:00 am in the Genesis Center. Starting in January and continuing through Easter, there are three services, 8:00 am traditional service in the sanctuary, 9:30 am traditional service in the sanctuary, and an 11:00 am contemporary service in the Genesis Center to accommodate winter residents. At the peak during the winter, the attendance ranges from 400 to 500 for all three services. Due to God's grace the church has steadily grown over the years. There are many ministries and programs that serve all ages. There are also numerous ways to be connected. Visit FPC’s website at www.fpclp.com to explore the various ministries and programs. First Presbyterian Church historically and currently supports several new church plants. One new church is as far away as Minnesota, and one is as close as sharing the campus of FPCLP. IGLESIA EN MOVIMIENTO is a bilingual church planted for Hispanic residents of Lake Placid. First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid is a Christ-centered congregation in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, which holds to the great truths of the Christian faith as revealed in the Bible. WE BELIEVE: • God is the sovereign Creator and Ruler of the universe. • Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the only Savior and Lord of mankind. • The Holy Spirit is the initiator and enabler for the Christian life. • The Bible is the infallible Word of God, the only perfect rule of faith and life. • Salvation is completely by God’s grace, freely given through faith, and not earned by any human merit. • The Ten Commandments are the summation of mankind’s responsibility to God and to one another. • Family Worship and Tithing are encouraged • Church Government is by the Presbyterian system. • The New Testament sets forth a pattern of leadership by Elders and Deacons. Each congregation elects these officers in a democratic manner. • The Sacrament of Baptism is administered to believers and their children. • Believers may join FPC by professing or reaffirming faith in Jesus Christ or by transfer of membership from another Christian Church. • Associate Membership is available for part-time residents who are members in good standing of another Christian Church. CURRENT FPCLP FULL-TIME STAFF CURRENT FPCLP PART-TIME STAFF 2 ordained Pastors 1 Children’s Ministry Director 1 Director of Music Ministries 1 Director of Contemporary Music 1 Youth Ministry/Sports Ministry Director 1 Genesis Center Coordinator 1 Office Manager 1 Nursery Coordinator 1 Secretary 1 Nursery Assistant 1 Facility Maintenance Contractor 2 Custodians Lake Placid is a small town located in south central Florida about 100 miles south of Orlando, Florida. The town is supported by seasonal visitors, recreational lake activities, and agriculture. The population within the town is approximately 2,600 people. The town supports a sprawling area of lake developments and communities that consist of approximately 27,000 people. Racial Diversity: 41% White, 38% Hispanic/Latino, 12% African American, and 9% Other Median Household Income is $45,500. Pg. 2 FPC Profile FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of LAKE PLACID, ARP