Join us for Lewis Preaching Series 2026!

Depending on who you ask and what mood they are in, the book of Esther has been called historical fiction, revenge fantasy, political comedy, or diasporic saga. It manages to be horrifying, hopeful, and humorous at the same time. To read this ancient and enigmatic narrative without wondering why it’s in the Bible at all is impossible. And still, the contemporary resonance of the Esther story is unmistakable: state power bears down to settle personal scores; non-native residents are acutely vulnerable; God is silent throughout–hiding among coincidences, (or not?). The weirdest book of the Bible is a noisy, rambunctious response to all our prayers for God’s will to be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

Sermon Text: Esther 1:1–5, 10–19
Sermon Title: Vashti
Sunday School Title: Esther in Persia
Sunday Night Title: Esther in America

Rev. Amos Disasa is the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, TX, a historic congregation in the heart of the city. Previously, he served as the co-pastor of Downtown Church, in Columbia, SC.

Amos’ family immigrated from Ethiopia when he was a young child. Amos earned degrees from Presbyterian College and the Wake Forest University School of Divinity. He serves on the Board of Governors for Downtown Dallas Inc., the Board of Directors for PubCore, the Board of Directors for Montreat Conference Center, and is a Trustee of Austin College. Amos and his wife Sarah, along with their two children, reside in Dallas.

Sunday, February 1
9:45a – Rev. Disasa leads Sunday School in Fellowship Hall
11:00a – Unified Worship Service in Sanctuary
5:00p – Program (First) then FREE Dinner in Lewis Hall
(Our Nursery is Available)