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First ARP Church of Rock Hill
April 2019
19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on
earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Colossians 1:19-20
In this issue…
Family Promise Opportunities
Pastor’s Message
Easter Weekend Events
Special Music
Easter Special Offering
Vacation Bible School
Spring HARPs Luncheon
Congregational Service Committee
Youth News
Just Joy/School District Event
Disciples & Warriors
Mission Article
Church Library
New Members
Women’s Ministries
Preschool
Manna House Pantry Fundraiser
Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
Member Birthdays
Baptism
Calendar of Events
Family Promise will host a
Volunteer Training on April 28th at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church
(426 Oakland Avenue)
Come join to learn more about volunteering for
Family Promise.
First ARP Family Promise
Host Week:
March 31-April 6
• For more information about Family Promise of York County visit https://familypromiseyc.org/
• For more information about how you can help Family Promise at First ARP contact Eric or Nora Madsen
Nora: [email protected], 803-322-0254 Eric: [email protected], 803-207-1837
Pastor’s Message Barry Dagenhart, Senior Pastor
As you will read elsewhere in this newsletter, the upcoming Easter season always involves extra music/anthems/songs in worship during Palm Sunday and Easter services. This emphasis on music reminds me to inform you about the results of a special committee of the Session that has concluded its work. Back in 2018, the Session appointed a Music Ministry Structure Committee to study and bring to fruition an organizational chart for the various music ministries of the church (as well as personnel involved) that would help us move forward in the future as ministries continue to grow and/or other ministries are added – many of which involve music.
Why was this special committee needed? The short answer is that the number of our ministries has grown, and our one part-time Music Director cannot do everything. For example, in the past ten years alone, we have added monthly Just Joy services that require music, the Preschool has music integrated into their curriculum as well as music at their monthly family chapel services, and we have joint services from time to time with Mt. Prospect that involve music/choirs, etc. We also have many volunteer musicians that serve at the 9:00 a.m. service and they need leadership and guidance. Our former associate filled this role with the early service musicians as part of his call, but of course, he is no longer with us.
All of this and more led the session to appoint this committee comprised of several elders and several at-large members from the congregation. We appreciate their work over several months and their organizational chart was approved at the March meeting of the Session. Without printing the entire chart, the basic structure involves the part-time music director we have now who will continue to play the organ and direct the adult choir and carry out many of the other duties he presently does – like the budget, working with the children’s choir director, scheduling tuning, purchasing music, scheduling guest musicians, etc.
Alongside of the Music Director, will also be a Music Ministries Coordinator, who will also most likely be part-time. This person will offer leadership and guidance to the early service musicians, will either provide leadership or coordinate volunteer musicians for Just Joy services, the Preschool, joint services, etc., including any new ministries that require music. We do not have this position in the 2019 budget, but we hope to be able to add this position soon. The Professional Staff committee along with the Music Director and myself will be involved in finding this person when the budget allows. I hope you will be in prayer for this process that will aid the music ministry of the church in the future.
Easter Weekend Events
Saturday, April 20 // 10:00 a.m. Children’s Easter Celebration
Our annual Easter celebration is a fun morning of crafts, stories, and of course, AN EGG HUNT! This is a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors with young children, and
also an outreach for Preschool families, Just Joy friends, and All American Athletes.
Donations of individually wrapped candy (nut-free), and small treats (stickers, erasers, etc.) are being collected in the GIANT basket in the connector!
Sunday, April 21 (Easter) Schedule of Events
• 9:00 a.m. Worship Service
• 10:00 a.m. Flowering of the Cross & Children’s Butterfly Release
• 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
• 12:00 p.m. Covered Dish Lunch in Robinson Hall
Flowering of the Cross & Children’s Butterfly Release
Children will receive a caterpillar on Sunday, March 31 to take home, watch it grow
and change, and bring it to church Easter morning.
Following the 9:00 service, the congregation will gather on the front lawn to decorate the cross
with flowers; afterwards, the children release their
butterflies (weather permitting.)
Covered Dish Lunch
All are welcome to join for lunch and fellowship
following the 11:00 Worship Service. Bring a
large dish to share! We have enjoyed the company of around 60+ folks the past few years. Drinks will be
provided.
Any questions please contact Ginger Smith: 803-517-276 or
A Note from:
Patrick Robinson, Director of Music
The adult choir has been hard at work preparing special music for Palm Sunday at 11:00. Included on this special day will be an additional time of choral worship with the choir singing numerous anthems along with a professional string quartet and piano. We have been working very hard to learn several beautiful new anthems, including Nearer My God to Thee and And Can it Be? by Dan Forrest, How Much I Owe by John Hudson, and Prayer to Jehovah by Molly Ijames. These moving selections are sure to become favorites of the congregation!
On Easter, we will welcome a visiting brass Quartet for our 11:00 service as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior. Anthems, Hymns, and special music for brass and pipe organ will all reflect the joy of this special day!
The adult choir has grown in the last few months to number 45 singers! We are blessed with many talented members who are thrilled to honor God through the gift of beautiful choral music!
The 9:00 service on Palm Sunday will feature additional congregational singing and some special music as well!
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Palm Sunday and Easter!
This summer at VBS, kids will connect with God and grow stronger in their faith as they discover God is WILD about them!
As kids explore Psalm 139, they’ll experience God listening to them… God watching over them… and God loving them— no matter what! Plus, PandaMania is fun!
Classes will be available for 3 year old’s-5th graders. There will be many opportunities for all ages to serve. Stay tuned for ways you can help.
Contact Connie Kiser with any questions.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE MOST EXCITING WEEK
OF SUMMER…
June 10-14 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Easter Special Offering “A long standing tradition of ARP’s showing their care and concern through giving.”
Sunday, April 21 in your bulletin you will find an envelope and pamphlet about the 2019 Synod Easter Offering. This offering is used to support::
• Bonclarken • Christian Education Ministries (CEM)
• Erskine College • World Witness
Spring HARPs Luncheon Tuesday, April 9 // 12:00 p.m. // Robinson Hall
Come enjoy a catered luncheon followed by a
special program presented by Rev. Sam McGregor,
pastor at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church.
Elias Hill: Journey from Enslavement in York County,
Testimony against the KKK, and Migration to Liberia in 1871
Allison Creek Presbyterian Church has a story to tell, one that they began uncovering 15 years ago when they identified the grave sites of 300 slaves who were buried near their church cemetery in the 1800s. A beautiful walking trail has been built on that site, one that pays respect to the slaves who died and were
buried there. Elias Hill was one of the slaves who was beaten by the Ku Klux Klan, testified in court in York against those who beat him, but who knew that it was not safe for him and his family to stay in the area. Elias Hill lead a migration of 166 former slaves to Liberia and many of those who migrated became suc-
cessful merchants, farmers and coffee growers there.
In 2017 Allison Creek Presbyterian held a festival to commemorate this forgotten history and to unveil the first South Carolina marker to recognize the atrocities of the KKK in York County. A small group of de-
scendants of the slaves who migrated to Liberia came for the festival.
Please join friends at First ARP for lunch and this interesting program. Lunch cost is $10.
RSVP by April 6 to Jan Phillips (803-984-0192) or by signing up on a sign-up sheet in the Connector, T-Hall, or Sunday School classroom.
Congregational Service Committee
The Congregational Service Committee hosted an afternoon of card and board games Thursday, March 21, in Robinson Hall. The event was enjoyed
and well attended by fifteen of our ARP members and friends.
This diaconate committee was established to minister to widows and widowers and others in our church who may be experiencing life changing events in their families.
If you would like to join this committee, please contact Fran Hancock:
803.389.8086 // [email protected]
Spring Youth Retreats
Our Middle School students had a wonderful weekend retreat at Bonclarken March
22nd-24th! Among all of the fun activities like participating in the basketball
tournament, disc golf and the zip-line, our students were encouraged to consider what it means to be a part of the Church body.
Bryan Bult, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC (and a
former Associate Pastor of First ARP), preached four messages about “Why we go to Church.” Our students were blessed to
have David & Kayleen Rankin chaperone and would like to thank them for their eagerness
to serve our Church!
Our High School students enjoyed a terrific weekend at Bonclarken March 1st-3rd! Not
only did we have fun at ‘almost Midnight’ bowling and a late night Waffle House Trip,
but we also were enriched through the teaching of God’s Word by Zack Keuthan,
Associate Pastor at Reformation ARP Church in Hendersonville, NC.
Zack led us through a study of the question “If God is real why does he sometimes feel so far away?” It was a great weekend for
our students to wrestle with the storms they go through in life and understanding that Jesus can calm all storms in the world and
within our hearts.
Upcoming Youth Dates
• June 2nd: Graduation Sunday • June 17th-22nd: Quest Middle School Conference at Bonclarken • June 24th-29th: Horizon High School Conference at Bonclarken
• July 6th-12th: Appalachia Mission Trip
Middle School Retreat
High School Retreat
DISCIPLES AND WARRIORS Sundays in the Faith Room from 4:30-6:00 p.m. April 7-June 30 (except Easter & Mother’s Day)
A letter from Mike Ridge to the men of First ARP…
Just Joy Event Just Joy is excited to work with Rock Hill School District 3 to host a Parent University for families
who have children in the Exceptional Education program.
This event will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
The School District is responsible for the majority of the events of the night, but volunteers are needed to help serve.
Please contact Jamey Dagenhart ([email protected]) for more information.
Dear Brothers in Christ,
I am sure you are familiar with Matthew 28:19-20 where our Lord tells us to go and make disciples, teaching them to obey His commands. We have an opportunity to grow together in our spiritual walk and callings, to be mature in our understanding and application of Scripture and to fully embrace the callings God has issued to every Christian man.
Please consider and pray about attending the three month training and equipping course on “Disciples and Warriors” which will begin Sunday, April 7th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. here at the church in the Faith Room (with the big circular window.) This will be 11 weeks (stopping for Easter and Mother’s Day) ending on June 30th.
George Coxhead reminded me that man was made for the Sabbath to rest and be refreshed in the Lord and in His Word, so I hopefully and sincerely ask you to sign up and come join other men in training and learning and fellowshipping together.
There is a great benefit for men of all ages— from High School to Senior Saints.
Very graciously, yours in Christ,
Michael B. Ridge
Sign up through text or an email to Mike Ridge: [email protected] or 704-616-2772
What does it look like to serve God as a single on the mission field?
A special article by:
Rebekah Carson (one of our Jubilee Birthday Ladies)
After serving on staff at a church for several years, the Lord prompted me to begin earnestly seeking a place of service abroad. Then, the Lord
opened the door to partner with World Witness in Germany. Although I clearly sensed God’s call and truly wanted to go, I still remember feeling a
bit overwhelmed and disappointed that I would be headed over alone without a spouse or children. I vividly remember sitting on the porch of
the Bonclarken hotel with a close friend and processing things proceeding differently than I had subconsciously imagined. I shed a few tears and we prayed together. I very much wanted to go to Berlin, but had to let go of
my other hopes and accept God’s plans.
A beautiful promise in God’s Word encouraged my heart as I prepared to head overseas. Luke 18:29-30 says, “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or
children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age, and in the age to come eternal life.” God not only provided a very special family for me, but also roommates, neighbors,
teammates and dear friends to share life with in Berlin.
The Lord has unique plans for all of us. Over the years I have come to realize and appreciate more and more the beauty of how the Lord uses missionaries in diverse stages of life. All stages have their specific challenges as well
as their specific joys. Together as the Body of Christ we mutually offer love, community and practical acts of service that display the Kingdom of God and life in His Family to a world in desperate need of the Gospel.
Your prayers over the past 14 years are making a difference in Berlin! May we continue to trust in His faithfulness and continue asking Him to do above and
beyond what we could ask or imagine for His glory!
Praise God for the persevering prayers of His people and the joy of seeing concrete answer to prayer!
Please continue praying for: • 10% of our community to come to Christ by 2030 • The Lord to raise up workers for the harvest (especially for the children & youth)—a new minis-
try initiative preparing to launch this fall in a high-needs neighborhood • The process of becoming a particularized church and calling a national pastor--the candidate
we'd been interviewing recently withdrew his application. We are thankful for God's clear leading and are expectant He will provide.
Church Library
Our church library is a great resource for individuals, families, and classes. Come by and browse!
To borrow an item, simply sign your name and the title in the yellow notebook on the table.
Some of our new titles include: • Suffering by Paul David Tripp
• Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliott (new, never before published book)
• Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
• Building a Family Legacy DVD series by James Dobson
Welcome, New Members!
“Brandon and I are so happy to be joining First ARP. We both were born and raised in Rock Hill. We met each oth-er at Rock Hill High and have been together since! I grew up at Neely's Creek ARP and Bran-don grew up going to First Baptist.
In high school Brandon began attending Neely's Creek with my family (Jane & Steve Southwell, joined First ARP December 2018). We both graduated from Clemson University (Brandon '13 and Sally '14). We got married in 2014 and will be celebrating our 5th anniversary on May 31st!
Brandon has a degree in Business and is currently the Sales & Installation Manager at York County Natural Gas Company. I attended graduate school at Winthrop, after Clemson, and received my Masters in School Counseling. I am currently the School Counselor at Finley Road Elementary School.
We both love working out, the beach, being around family and friends, and cheering on our Clemson Tigers! We are so thankful to be a part of this wonderful church family.” -Sally Southwell Berger Brandon & Sally Berger
Women’s Ministries Announcements Circle Opportunities
• Circle No. 1 led by Ginger Catoe and Katie Beth Tinker meets the first Thursday of
each month at 7:00 p.m. • Circle No. 2 led by Kathy Barron and Su-
san Barron meets the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
• Circle No. 3 led by Beverly Simpson and Ginger Smith meets the first Monday of
each month at 7:00 p.m. • Circle No. 4 (Fort Mill) led by Abby Talley
meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study Opportunities
Tuesday Morning Bible Study Group
On Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Faith Room join to study 1 Peter: A Living Hope In Christ
by Jen Wilkin.
Thursday Bible Study Group
On Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. in the Faith Room join to
study Ecclesiastes & Song of Songs by Kathleen Neilson.
Summer Bible Study This summer Women’s
Ministries will be studying The Daniel Prayer: Prayer That Moves Heaven and
Changes Nations by Anne Graham Lotz.
Ladies’ Book Club
Ladies’ Book Club will meet Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at
the home of Jan Phillips. This month’s
book is The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile.
Contact Connie Kiser for more info!
Taste & See Cookbook First ARP Women’s Ministries
Cookbooks are for sale. They make excellent gifts. Pick yours up, while they last, in the church office or by contacting a Women’s Ministries
Board Member. 1 for $25, 3 or more $20 each
Fundraiser
Women’s Ministries is selling First ARP Church T-shirts.
Adult sizes: $15
Youth Sizes: $10
Give orders and money to Ginger Catoe or Michele
Harbin.
Check out the updated Women’s Ministries Bulletin Board in the T-Hall
(where the Parlor and Preschool meet!)
DOROTHY DAY SOUP KITCHEN
On Thursday, March 21st 80 guests were served chicken and
gravy over mashed potatoes, stuffing, Lima beans, tossed salad,
dessert, drinks and snacks. Volunteers were Carla Blumenfeld, Susan Eaves, Susan Gardner, Fran
Hancock, Beth Simpson, Ronnie Small, and Donna and Brad Ziegler.
The next serving opportunity will be Thursday, April 18th.
Even if you cannot be there for the entire time (9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
you can still be a big help to this wonderful ministry.
Contact Susan Gardner to get involved. ([email protected])
Manna House Pantry Fundraiser
Manna House Pantry is a free grocery ministry. Free groceries are distributed to an
average of 125 families each Saturday from Mt. Prospect Baptist Church on Black Street in Rock Hill. Families are not restricted in their choices. They shop in a grocery store like environment and choose not only dry goods, but also fresh fruits, vegetables and meats.
Manna House is in need of more space so we can meet the needs of more families.
Please consider making a contribution to this vital ministry.
Click here to donate!
Member Birthdays 1 Buddy Brault Max Smith Griffin Golightly 3 Hannah Whisonant Jack Gettys Shaw Catoe 4 Kathleen Barkley Morgan Payne 5 Shelley Harper Max Johnson Mary Landstreet 6 Eloise Cornwell Ross Dillingham Cole McKinney Angela Payne 7 Shannon Golightly Katie Lesslie 8 Mary Robinson Judy Simpson
9 Susan Heinsohn 10 Bob Faulkner 12 Ann Grace Donahue 13 Scott Allan Donny Neely 14 Taylor Helms Baker 15 Chip Fischesser Molly Grigsby Caroline Logan Pope Nathan Robinson 16 Sam Allan Emma Tuttle 17 Ginger Catoe Earle Turner 18 Austin Williamson 19 Carolyn Hallman
20 Zil Ledbetter Kyle Smith 21 Jack Roddey 22 Mike Heintz Angela Leighton 24 Bobbie Aycock Anne Sanders Kiser Benjamin Wilkerson 25 Morgan Boone Piper Grant Patrick Williamson 26 Walker Norman 28 Vic Dillingham Michael Haverlock 29 Miller Leach 30 Debra Ferguson Lindsey Looper
We celebrate the marriage of…
Caroline Logan and
Bryson Pope
who were united in marriage at Furman Chapel
in Greenville, South Carolina on March 16, 2019.
BAPTISM Natalie Gail Krinn
daughter of Matthew & Jennifer Krinn
received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, March 31, 2019
April Calendar of Events Sunday
9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
Wednesday *Foundations for the Faith
5:30 p.m. Meal in Robinson Hall
6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir &
Youth Activities 6:30 p.m. Adult Study
7:15 p.m. Adult Choir Practice
Just Joy
every 4th Thursday
6:30 p.m. Worship Service
geared toward special needs friends and families, but all are welcome to come and participate!
Preschool
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact Virginia McCallister for more info on enrollment: 803-327-2009 or [email protected]
March 31-April 6 Family Promise Host Week MONDAY, April 1 • Circle No. 3
7:00 p.m. TUESDAY, April 2 • Women’s Ministries Bible Study
10:00 a.m. in the Faith Room WEDNESDAY, March 6 • Preschool Family Chapel
9:00 a.m. in the sanctuary • *Foundations for the Faith THURSDAY, April 4 • Barry Dagenhart Prayer Team
8:00 a.m. in Robinson Hall • Circle No. 2
10:00 p.m. • Catawba Area Coalition for the
Homeless 11:30 a.m. in Robinson Hall • Circle No. 1
7:00 p.m. SUNDAY, April 7 • Disciples & Warriors Class
4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Faith Room MONDAY, April 8 • Jeanie Alexander Vision Team Prayer Meeting
10:00 a.m. at Jeanie’s home • Ladies’ Book Club
7:00 p.m. at the home of Jan Phillips TUESDAY, April 9 • Women’s Ministries Bible Study
10:00 a.m. in the Faith Room • HARPs Spring Luncheon
12:00 p.m. in Robinson Hall • Diaconate
6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, April 10 • *Foundations for the Faith THURSDAY, April 11 • Women’s Ministries Bible Study
12:00 p.m., Faith Room • Circle No. 4
7:00 p.m. SATURDAY, April 13 • Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
7:00 a.m. in Robinson Hall SUNDAY, April 14 Palm Sunday • Disciples & Warriors Class
4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Faith Room
April 15-19 Preschool Spring Break MONDAY, April 15 • Session
7:00 p.m. TUESDAY, April 16 • Women’s Ministries Bible Study
10:00 a.m. in the Faith Room WEDNESDAY, April 17 No Foundations for the Faith THURSDAY, April 18 • Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • Women’s Ministries Bible Study
12:00 p.m. • Maundy Thursday Service
7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, April 19 Church office closed SATURDAY, April 20 • Children’s Easter Celebration
10:00 a.m. SUNDAY, April 21 • Worship Service
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. • Flowering of the Cross & Butterfly Release
10:00 a.m. • Covered Dish Lunch
12:00 p.m. in Robinson Hall MONDAY, April 22 Church office closed TUESDAY, April 23 • Women’s Ministries Bible Study
10:00 a.m., Faith Room WEDNESDAY, April 24 • Foundations for the Faith THURSDAY, April 25 • Women’s Ministries Bible Study
12:00 p.m., Faith Room • Just Joy Worship
6:30 p.m., Robinson Hall SUNDAY, April 28 • Disciples & Warriors Class
4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Faith Room TUESDAY, April 30 • Just Joy Event: RHSD Parent University
6:00-8:00 p.m.
