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A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC
Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067)Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660)Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063)Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455)Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346) Pastor of the Day: Claire Ripley (423.2064) Pastor of the Day: Shelton Sanford (803.984.6803)Pastor of the Day: Doug Gilstrap (979.9607)
Ministry News
Volume 13, No. 38 � September 18–24, 2016
Congregational Care, Stan JohnsonLIFE HURTS. GOD HEALS. SUPPORT GROUPS HELP.
Divorce Care begins Wednesday, September 21, 6:00–8:00pm in Room 315. Divorce Care support groups at First Presbyterian Church are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. Learn how to heal. Discover hope for your future. Rebuild your life through the power of Jesus Christ. Childcare is available. For more details, please contact Susan Stewart, [email protected] or 672.1756.
REGISTER NOW FOR STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAININGStephen Ministry trains and organizes members of First Presbyterian to help provide Christian care to members of our congregation and community. This team of skilled caregivers is equipped to bring Christ’s healing and love to people who are hurting from divorce, grief, terminal illness, loss of a job, relocation, empty nest, retirement, hospitalization, loneliness, or other stresses or challenges. Please prayerfully consider serving as a Stephen Minister. Contact Tammy Burkhalter, Congregational Care Director (672.0327, [email protected]) for details on registration. Registration deadline is this Monday, September 19.
Educational Ministries, Tim LeslieWEDNESDAY ADVANTAGE
Pick up a brochure from the literature racks or visit FirstPresGreenville.org for details on meals, choirs, and Wednesday Advantage courses for the Fall Semester.
MISSIONAL LIVING SEPTEMBER 25Please join us in Harper Chapel on Sunday, September 25, 9:45–10:40am, to hear David Martin from Search Ministries speak on “Missional Living: Sharing Our Faith in Our Everyday Lives.”
Family Ministries, Phil HargroveBUILDING A LEGACY MARRIAGE SEMINAR
All married couples are invited on Sundays through October 23, 9:45–10:40am in the Parlor, as Chuck and Beth Simmons present “Building a Marriage That Leaves a Strong Legacy.” You’ll learn how to build a strong marriage that stands the test of time and models God’s plan for married life. Teaching and discussion topics include communication, gender roles, conflict, thriving marriages, and leaving a legacy. Join us!
SINGLES DINNER NIGHT SEPTEMBER 16CSI, Christian Singles Interacting, will meet for Dinner Night at Local Taco (15 Conestee Avenue, near August Street) on Friday, September 16, at 6:00pm. To reserve your place at the table, please contact Dave Preuninger, [email protected]. All singles are invited!
First Presbyterian Academy, Tom RoeACADEMY BOOK FAIR SEPTEMBER 16-22
First Presbyterian Academy will hold its annual Scholastic Book Fair Friday, September 16, and Monday–Thursday, September 19-22. Funds generated from purchases at this event will be used to support the Academy library. The fair will be open in the Gym each day, 8:00am–2:30pm. Please visit the Book Fair and buy a book to support our library!
BIBLES FOR FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY! Did you know that Bible is part of the curriculum at First Presbyterian Academy? We have nine new Middle School students this year and would love to provide each with a Bible. Please consider giving to our school by purchasing a Bible for the Academy through the Vineyard. Questions? Contact Aimee Waite (235.0122, [email protected]).
Membership Development, Claire RipleyCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER WEEKEND!
Are you exploring membership at First Pres? We invite you to attend our next New Member Weekend to discover more about the vision, discipleship, and outreach of our church. Our three sessions are:
Friday, September 16, 6:00–8:30pm; Saturday, September 17, 8:45am–12:00noon; Sunday, September 18, 3:00–5:30pm.
Register at FirstPresGreenville.org. Contact Rev. Claire Ripley (672.1847 or [email protected]) with questions. We look forward to welcoming you!
Missions, Brian StewartJOIN OUR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP!
Our next mission trip to the Dominican Republic will
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 8:30am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:30am • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:45am • Sunday School 10:45am • Ignite Worship (Fellowship Hall) 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 3:00pm • New Member Weekend Day 3 (Fellowship Hall) 4:00pm • GriefShare Support Group (Room 261) 4:30pm • Resonate! Youth Choirs (Choir Room) 6:00pm • Youth Small Groups (off campus) • High School Boys Small Group (Youth 352) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 8:00am • Academy Book Fair (Gym) through Sept. 22 8:15am • Academy Moms in Prayer Group (Room 212) 7:00pm • Community Bible Study (Harper Chapel)TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 8:30am • Women’s Study: Children of the Day (Room 314) 9:30am • Women’s Study: Entrusted (Room 306) 6:00pm • Pack 11 Webelos (Scout Hut) 7:00pm • Tuesday Evening Prayer Service (Harper Chapel) • Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut)WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 9:30am • Women’s Study: Gospel-centered Life (Fellowship Hall) 11:30am • Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 4:00pm • Level 1 Prayer Training (Room 210) 5:15pm • Wednesday Advantage Supper (Fellowship Hall) 5:45pm • Junior High Roots (Youth 354) • Nursery Care–age 0-2 (Nursery Suite) 6:00pm • Financial Peace University (Room 305) • Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed (Room 305) • Journey: Pathways to Healing (Room 210) • Divorce Care Support Group (Room 315) 6:15pm • Bible Study–age 2-3 (Room 215E) • Bible Study–grades 1-2 (Room 323) • Bible Study–grades 3-5 (Room 318) • Cherub Choir–age 4-5 (Room 213) • Covenant Choir–grades 3-5 (Ligon Conf Room) • Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) • Men’s Fraternity (Room 301) • He is Risen! (Room 403) • Raising a Modern-Day Knight (Room 314) • Alpha & Omega (Parlor)
• Mission of Jesus (Formal Dining Room) • Women’s Study: Women of the Word (Rm 405) • Revive Women 30s-40s (Room 307) 6:30pm • Bible Study: Minor Prophets (Fellowship Hall) 6:45pm • Radiance Young Women 20s-30s (off campus) • Bible Study–age 4-5 (Room 323) • Carol Choir–grades 1-2 (Room 213) 7:30pm • Senior High Roots (Youth 352) • Cathedral Ringers Rehearsal (Room 402) • Orchestra Rehearsal (Sanctuary)THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am • Men’s Bible, Fellowship, & Breakfast (Formal Dining Room) 8:00am • Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212) 9:30am • Women’s Study: Son of David (Room 306) • Women’s Study: Jeremiah (Room 308) • Women’s Study: Life of David (Room 301) • Women’s Study: God’s Mysterious Ways (Rm 210) 11:00am • Women’s Study: Entrusted (Parlor) 12:00pm •Christian Men’s Fellowship with speaker Bob Strait (Formal Dining Room) 6:30pm • Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts (Scout Hut)FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 9:00am • High School Moms in Prayer Group (Room 352) 10:00am • Bulletin Stuffing (Room 254)SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am • Men’s Cycling Club (Parking Lot)
Calendar for the Week
AnnouncementsCLASS OF 2019 OFFICERS INSTALLED
At our worship services last Sunday, September 11, the following Class of 2019 officers were installed. Please be in prayer for our pastors and officers as they seek God’s guidance.Elders: Anne Bailey, Bob Carter, Nancy Caudel,
Mark Clary, Dixon Cunningham, Steve Finch, Bob Hoffman, Erin Lauderdale, Richy Milligan, Blake Myers, Don Nickell, John Satterthwaite.
Deacons: Bob August, John Bomar, Erin Brackbill,
CONGRATULATIONSThe Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to:Mr. and Mrs. Jamison Hupp (Lynsey) on the birth of
a son, Holden David Hupp, on September 2.CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYThe Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Simmons (Beth) in the death of
her father, Frank Spencer, on September 7, and to Spencer and Mason Simmons in the death of their grandfather.
Mr. and Mrs. Ford Simmons (Irene) in the death of his grandfather, Frank Spencer, on September 7, and to Manuel, Chris, Alisson, Michelle, Jessica, Ximena, and Elizabeth in the death of their great-grandfather.
IN MEMORIAMRobert Frank Spencer
July 12, 1927 – September 7, 2016
Member News
be October 15-22. This team will offer a medical clinic to continue the care that was provided during the June mission trip. For information on joining the team, please contact Autumn Clark ([email protected], 672.0370).
MICRO-LENDING OPPORTUNITY IN THE DRFPC has an opportunity to make a difference in the economic lives of those we serve in the Dominican Republic through a micro-lending collaboration. For details about how you can be a part, go to the website for Esperanza, International (Esperanza.org) and Good Samaritan Hospital (youtu.be/EV-LNb31LwY), or contact Bobby Austell ([email protected]).
Student Ministries, Charlie BuchananSIGN UP FOR ROOTS “THRIVE” FALL RETREAT!
Our theme is “Thrive” as we seek to equip students to connect with God on a personal level through Jesus Christ. This year’s speaker, Del Peet, and worship band Fish and Bread will equip students with core spiritual disciplines that they will be able to practice throughout the retreat. Key details:What: Thrive, ROOTS Fall Retreat ‘16Where: Look Up LodgeWhen: November 4@4:00pm–November 6@1:00pmWhy: Equip students to grow in their faithWho: All 6th–12th graders (friends welcome)Cost: $150 (need-based financial scholarships
available)Sign-up: Firstpresgreenville.org (EVENTS tab).Space is limited to 120, evenly split between Senior and Junior High, first come, first served. This retreat fills quickly, so don’t miss out!
Women’s Ministry, Claire RipleyRSVP NOW FOR CUP OF CARING TEA
The next Cup of Caring Tea will be Sunday, September 25, FPC’s Cancer Awareness Sunday, to honor cancer survivors and those undergoing treatment. Invite a friend to tea in the Parlor at 2:30pm. Reservations are required; RSVP to Charlotte Joye, 672.0309, by September 20.
Young Adult Ministry, Phil HargroveJOURNEYMEN KICKOFF PARTY
Young Men in their 20s to mid 30s are invited to the JourneyMen Kickoff Pizza Party on Monday, September 19, 6:45pm at Southern First @ Verdae. Bring a friend! Questions? Contact Graham Gooley at [email protected].
JOURNEY SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMUNITYJoin us on Sunday, September 25, at 5:30pm at Pastor Phil Hargrove’s home (19 Red Fox Trail, Greenville, 29615) for our Journey Kickoff. Bring your favorite tailgate food (or just yourself) and meet other 20s and early 30 year olds who are seeking to grow closer to God and each other.
James Brice, Coty Briggs, Terry Bruner, Cal Hurst, Debbie Martin, John Parker, Doug Stokes, Amy Willcox.
FPC Board: Harry Bolick, Lang Cheves, Jim Woodside.Foundation Board: Bernie Ellis, Whit Jordan, Scott
Melzer.VOLUNTEER WITH THE SANCTUARY GUILD!
Members of the Sanctuary Guild share the duties of straightening up and refilling the pew racks. This behind-the-scenes once-a-month service opportunity needs more volunteers. If you would like to help, please contact coordinator Mandy Sides ([email protected] or 292.3235).
SANCTUARY FLOWERSIf you’d like to provide Sanctuary flowers in memory or honor of a loved one for Sunday, October 2, 23, or 30, please call Church Receptionist Joyce Galloway at 235.0496.
Worship
Assignments for September 18th
Contact Us200 West Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
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phone 864.235.0496fax 864.235.0698
website FirstPresGreenville.orgemail [email protected]
facebook.com/FPCGreenville
BroadcastTELEVISION
First and Foremost Programon WHNS-TV FOX Carolina
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PRAYER REQUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838
Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Congregational Care Director Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016Bible Study (12:30pm & 6:30pm)
Rev. Stan Johnson – Minor Prophets: Joel
Wednesday Meals (11:30am & 5:15pm)Beef Steak Fritters with Country Gravy
Glazed Pork Chops, Baked ApplesAssorted Potatoes
Macaroni and CheeseSeasoned Green Beans
Salad Bar, Assorted Breads and Desserts
This WEDNESDAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
8:30 and 11:00am Worship 10:45am Ignite Contemporary Worship
“A PEOPLE WHOSE DREAMS ARE GREATER THAN THEIR MEMORIES“
Philippians 1:12-21 Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons
9:30am – Continental Breakfast
9:45am – Sunday School
Lynn Campbell, Cheryl CraigAudrey Deermen, Ray DennyMickey Erwin, Marilyn FainSarah Fain, Norma FloydMotte Grey, Natalie Hall
Grover Haynes, June HaynesDanny Hoover, Jay Huff
Ellis Huguley, Amy HunterEric Johnson, Janet MacCallumOlive McCord, Rosie Millener
Gary MorningstarBetty Orders, Pat Quarles
Anna Quast, Jonas RamirezTerry Richey, Donna RijElizabeth Teel Robison
Darst Yvonne RoseEarle Russell, Jr.Jim Seward, Jr.
Bertha Mae SimsLarry Starkey
Mary Lou VassarJocelyn Williams
Beth Wilson, Barry Wimberley
Connections Greeter Team: 8:30 Service (8:10am): Bob and Jackie Thompson (Portico), Bayne
Brown (Memorial Hall), Nancy Spry (Sanctuary), Jim Williams (Washington/Richardson Corner)
Sunday School (9:20am): Bayne Brown (Portico), John Stelling (Loggia), Darst Guest (Richardson Street), Davey Tucker (Choir Door)
11:00 Service (10:40am): Heather Tapp, Klara Szekely (Portico), Michael Watson, Marge Robertson (Loggia), Will Sykes (Memorial Hall), Charlotte Watson (Sanctuary), Suzanne Rivet (Choir Door)
Nursery Team: (9:15) Shauna Waddell, Emily Smith, Brent and Leslie Hoffman, Megan Blackston, Melissa Copeland, Eliza Guthrie, Elaine Harvey; (10:30) Kate Hellier, Emilie Simpson, Sarah Fletcher, Sarah Kathryn King, Ellie Hungerford, Liz Williams, Clare McMahan.
New volunteers are always welcome!To join the Connections Greeter Team:
Contact Chad Brown at [email protected] join the Nursery Team:
Contact Evelyn Penkert at [email protected] or 672.1843.
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Make a Difference in Young Lives at Hollis Academy!
In the Fall of 2010, FPC entered into a partnership with Hollis Academy Elementary School, seeking to impact our community by sharing the love of Christ with students, parents, and teachers there. Hollis currently has close
to 750 students, over 99 percent of whom receive free or reduced lunches. Hundreds of FPC volunteers have served, tremendously impacting both the school and the community. As we enter our 7th year of ministry at Hollis Academy, check out these ways YOU could be involved!
September 18–24, 2016
WHAT’S INSIDEHollis Academy Opportunities
Stephen Ministry Training
Wednesday Advantage Classes
JourneyMen Kickoff Party September 19
Register for ROOTS Fall Retreat
Academy Book Fair
For more information about the ministry of FPC, visit FirstPresGreenville.org
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WAYS TO HELP AT HOLLIS ACADEMYRoom Parent—committing to help out in a classroom twice a month for an hour or two each time; flexible times; help with end-of-year and Christmas parties as well; an amazing way to build relationships.
Reading Buddy—paired with a 1st grade child to read together once or twice a month (or more if you’d like) from 12:00-12:20; volunteers can pick a day of the week/month that works best for them.
Feed the Children Ministry—sends home food for the weekend with 110 students; looking for volunteers to pack food bags at the church once a month or to hand out the food bags one Friday per month (1st, 2nd, or 5th Friday); takes about an hour once a month.
Good News Club—after-school Bible study with the students; meets on Thursday afternoons; volunteers are there from 2:00 until 4:00pm; club runs September-November and January-March.
Mentoring Program—paired with a student of volunteer’s same gender; weekly commitment during lunch (about 20 minutes); building a relationship with a child in need of positive adult role models.
Refresh Baking Ministry—baking a cake for teachers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (our way of encouraging and supporting the staff at Hollis); can volunteer to bake once a year or once a month.
Many other ministries happen throughout the year. The above, however, are our biggest service areas. If you’d like to be a part of this life-changing ministry, please contact Beth Simmons.
Contact Beth Simmons • 787.3159 • [email protected]