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Ministry News

Volume 10, No. 16 � April 21–27, 2013

Calendar for the Week

Children’s Ministry13th ANNUAL SWEETHEART BALL

All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls and their favorite “Father” are invited to the Sweetheart Ball on Friday, May 3, 7:00–9:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Dessert buffet is provided; cost is $10 per couple, payable at the door; dress is Sunday attire. To reserve your place, respond to Evelyn Penkert (672.1843 or epenkert@firstpresgreenville.org) by Tuesday, April 30.

Educational Ministries, Tim LeslieJOINING A NEW DENOMINATION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR US? APRIL 28 & MAY 5

Calling all Elders and Deacons formerly ordained in the PCUSA or other Presbyterian denomination! Orientation to a new Theology in the ECO’s “Essential Tenets” of the Faith and a new Polity is essential for you as you serve here at FPC. Classes on these subjects are coming soon in Harper Chapel at both Sunday School hours. On Sunday, April 28, Tim Leslie will bring orientation to the new Polity book of the ECO. The following week, Sunday, May 5, Brian Stewart will bring orientation to the new Theological statement called the “Essential Tenets of the ECO.” The Session strongly recommends that all those in the College of Elders and the College of Deacons attend. We’ll also welcome anyone else who is interested. We promise not to bore you!

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartGRAINS OF GRACE WEEKEND IS HERE!

On April 19-20, FPC will pack 250,000 meals for the hungry in the developing world. Please contribute to support the cost of this initiative. As of April 15, we have received $40,375 toward our goal of $55,000. Write checks to FPC, earmarked Grains of Grace.

SUMMER BOOKS FOR HOLLIS STUDENTSWe are collecting new books to send home with the Hollis students for the summer. Please consider purchasing paperback books from the list at FirstPresGreenville.org/missionsandoutreach.htm, and place them in the Hollis bins by Wednesday, May 15. Contact Beth Simmons (simmonsfam@charter.net or 787.3159 with questions).

NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS SUMMER ENRICHMENTNeighborhood Focus is taking 100 at-risk kids on an amazing journey through the Bible in the 2013 Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). Through SEP 2013, they’ll discover that God’s BIG STORY is all about God’s BIG LOVE. Because of your faithful support, SEP has a rich legacy of amazing impact on our children, students, parents, and summer staff. Please prayerfully consider supporting the needs of this vital program. You can help by adopting a camper, sponsoring a specific line item cost in our summer budget, providing snacks, or even underwriting the cost of one of our camp counselors. For more information, please contact Keith Groce, 704.7848 or kgroce@neighborhoodfocus.org.

Marriage & Family Ministry, Phil HargroveCSI SINGLES UPCOMING EVENTS

Movie Night Sunday, April 28, at 6:00pm in the Parlor: See “Faith Like Potatoes,” Pizza and snacks will be served; donations accepted. May Quarterly Luncheon, Sunday, May 5, at 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall ($7): Try out CSI, meet other singles, and be inspired by Kathy Sheppard as she speaks on “When God Interrupts.” Both events, RSVP: Jennifer, jparamore1991@att.net.

Mother’s Morning Out Ministry, Tina JonesREGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER BIBLE CAMP

Mother’s Morning Out offers up to five weeks of summer camp for infants through rising 1st graders. From music to games to hands-on Bible adventures, children are taught Bible points all day long in fun, active ways! Summer Bible Camp is offered June 18–July 25, 9:00am–2:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Register by May 1: visit FirstPresGreenville.org/mmo.htm or contact Tina Jones, 672.0347 or tjones@firstpresgreenville.org.

Music & Arts Ministry, John GentryA TECHNICOLOR PROMISE MUSICAL MAY 5

On Sunday, May 5, our annual Children’s Musical will be A Technicolor Promise by Allen Pote. This retelling of the story of Noah will feature our Carol and Covenant Choirs. Join us at 7:00pm in the Block (on West Washington Street across Academy Street from the church). Admission is only $5 per person.

Prayer Ministry, Stan JohnsonPRAYER AND COMMUNION APRIL 30

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (gluten-free) will be observed on Tuesday evening, April 30, at 7:00pm in Harper Chapel during the Tuesday evening Service of Prayer for Healing.

Student Ministries, Afton Britt, Charlie Buchanan, and Sean Gajda

YOUTH SUNDAY & BBQ FUNDRAISER APRIL 21On Youth Sunday, April 21, students will be participating in our worship services and receiving an offering for missions. Our traditional services will feature Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass presented by Youth Choirs Resonate! and Resonate! Prime. After worship, join us in the Gym for delicious barbecue and fellowship, 12:00–1:30pm. Cost is $5 per person ($25 family maximum). Take-out meals will be available. All proceeds will support the Junior and Senior High July Mission Trip to New Orleans.

Women’s MinistryWOMEN’S DESSERT SOCIAL APRIL 25

The Women’s Ministry Dessert Social on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall, will feature Ruth McWhite, Director of Women’s Ministry at North Greenville University, speaking on “Living Intentionally.” You’ll enjoy coffee and desserts from Brick Street Cafe and gluten-free cake from Coffee to a Tea. There is no charge for this event. RSVP to Charlotte Joye, cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.0309, by Monday, April 22.

AnnouncementsCONGREGATIONAL MEETING REPORT

At the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 14, the following church officers were elected: Class of 2016 Elders: Anne Bailey, Nancy Caudel, Steve Finch, Randy Fowler, Larry Hartley, John Kittredge, Scott Melzer, Richy Milligan, Don Nickell, John Stelling, Scott Taylor, and Lisa Van Riper; Class of 2016 Deacons: Paula Angermeier, James Brice, Terry Bruner, Dave Forry, Bryan Garrison, Bob Hoffman, Rich Maris, Dan Pruitt, Doug Stokes, Sean Sudduth, and Hal Willson; Class of 2014 Deacon (unexpired term): Allyson Southerland. A new Nominating Procedures for Church Officers policy was approved; it can be viewed at FirstPresGreenville.org/howwework.htm.

BLOOD DRIVE AT FPC MAY 5Calling everyone 16 and over to the FPC Blood Drive on Sunday, May 5!We had our biggest turnout in years back in February with 36 who graciously volunteered to donate. Now it’s time to beat that number!Sign up in the Loggia or in your Sunday School class, and plan to help us break our record.

YOUTH SUNDAY, APRIL 21Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 8:15am•WorshipService(Sanctuary) 9:20am•ContinentalBreakfast(MemorialHall) 9:40am•IgniteWorship(FellowshipHall) •SundaySchoolA •First Look Class (Parlor)11:00am•WorshipService(Sanctuary) •SundaySchoolB •StephenMinistryContinuingEd(Room210)12:00pm•YouthBBQLunchFundraiser(Gym) 3:00pm•Children’sChristianEdSubcommittee(Rm308) 3:30pm•ChristianEducationCommittee(Room308) 4:00pm•DRMissionTripTraining(Room323) 4:30pm•YouthChoirs(ChoirRoom) 5:00pm•GriefShare Support Group (Room 305) •Divorce Care Support Group (Room 308) •Divorce Care for Kids Support Group (Rm 309) •DenominationalOpportunitiesComm.(Rm261) 6:00pm•YouthHouseGroups(Offcampus)MONDAY, APRIL 22Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 7:30am•ActivitiesTrip:Washington,DC12:00pm•Moms’College-agePrayerGroup(Room212) 4:30pm•StaffCommittee(Room261) 6:00pm•SessionMeeting(DiningRoom) 7:00pm•LifeYoungAdultCommunity(TheBlock) •CommunityBibleStudy(HarperChapel)TUESDAY, APRIL 23Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455)12:00pm•PrayerShawlMinistry(Parlor) 6:00pm•GovernanceTaskForce(Room261) 6:30pm•WorshipTeamRehearsal(FellowshipHall) 7:00pm•HealingPrayer(HarperChapel) •BoyScoutTroop11(ScoutHut)WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 7:00am•Life Men’s Bible Study (Off campus) 9:30am•Study:Devotional Classics (Room 212)10:30am•The Truth Project (Room 308)11:30am•LuncheonBibleStudy(FellowshipHall) 5:15pm•WednesdayAdvantageSupper(FellowshipHall) 6:00pm•JuniorHighRoots/$3Supper(Youth354) •The Truth Project (Room 316) 6:15pm•NurseryCare–age0-2(NurserySuite) •BibleStudy–age2-3(Room215E) •BibleStudy–grades1-2(Room323) •BibleStudy–grades3-5(Room318) •CherubChoir–age4-5(Room317) •CovenantChoir–grades3-5(ChoirRoom) •CathedralRingersRehearsal(Room402) 6:30pm•BibleStudy:Extraordinary People (Fellowship Hall) •A Sound Scriptural Approach to Prayer – part 2 (Room 303) •Death and Resurrection (Room 305) •Marriage Oneness (Parlor) •Ecclesiastes (Room 212) •OfficerECOOrientationClass(DiningRoom) 7:00pm•BibleStudy–age4-5(Room323) •CarolChoir–grades1-2(Room317) •Life 20-Somethings Ladies Bible Study (Off campus) 7:30pm•SeniorHighRoots(Youth352) •SanctuaryChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) 8:00pm•YoungAdultsPickupBasketball(Gym)THURSDAY, APRIL 25Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 7:00am•Men’sSmallGroups(Parlor) •Men’sPrayerBreakfast(DiningRoom) 8:00am•Women’sPrayerGroup(Room212) 9:00am•Women’sPraiseandWorship(HarperChapel) 9:30am•Women’sStudy:The Truth Project (Room 307) •Women’sStudy:PersonalPrayerStudy(Rm316)12:00pm•Women’sStudy:Jonah (Room 316) 6:30pm•Women’sMinistryDessertSocial(FellowshipHall)FRIDAY, APRIL 26Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660)10:00am•BulletinStuffing(Room212) 5:00pm•Father-ChildCampingTrip(Offcampus)SATURDAY, APRIL 27Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 7:00am•Resonate! MS trip to Dollywood (Off campus)

MUSIC/HANDBELL CHOIRIn loving memory of: John R. Sullivan by Dr. and Mrs. Ken Nickles.TURNER MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of: Kevin “Scope” Bridges by Mrs. Bobbie Long.VISITATION MINISTRYIn loving memory of: Walter Gilstrap by Sandlewood HOA.Ruby Kirby by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plavan.Madeline H. Salley by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pauls.WIT & WISDOMIn loving memory of: Marguerite Taylor by Mr. and Mrs. James Sturges.

Honors & Memorials

BAPTISMS (April 14, 2013)Caroline Margaret Waite and Sumner Camden

Waite, daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Waite III (Aimee).

CONGRATULATIONSThe Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to:Mr. and Mrs. John David Grimm (Robin Ann

Carson), who were married in Harper Chapel on April 13.

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Roser (Elizabeth Patrick), who were married in the Sanctuary on April 13.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYThe Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:Mr. and Mrs. Todd O’Quinn (Trish) in the death

of her brother, Terris Levon “Telly” Eller II of Columbia, SC, on April 7.

Mrs. Louise Gilstrap in the death of her husband, Walt Gilstrap, on April 9.

Dr. and Mrs. Randy Kowalski (Frances) in the death of her sister, Peggy Bagwell Merck of Piedmont, SC, on April 9.

Miss Cati-Beth and Mr. Woods Ridgeway in the death of their mother, Sheila Ridgeway, on April 11.

The family of Sylvia Winifred Page. Mrs. Page, who died on April 14, was an assistant in the FPC Preschool for 20 years, retiring in 2009.

IN MEMORIAMWalter Homer “Walt” Gilstrap

April 26, 1937 – April 9, 2013Sheila Brock Ridgeway

January 6, 1968 – April 11, 2013

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