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A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC Ministry News Volume 13, No. 38 September 18–24, 2016 Congregational Care, Stan Johnson LIFE 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, sstewart@ firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1756. REGISTER NOW FOR STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING Stephen 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, tburkhalter@firstpresgreenville. org) for details on registration. Registration deadline is this Monday, September 19. Educational Ministries, Tim Leslie WEDNESDAY 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 25 Please 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 Hargrove BUILDING 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 16 CSI, 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, davidpreuninger@charter. net. All singles are invited! First Presbyterian Academy, Tom Roe ACADEMY 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, awaite@firstpresgreenville.org). Membership Development, Claire Ripley COME 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 cripley@firstpresgreenville.org) with questions. We look forward to welcoming you! Missions, Brian Stewart JOIN OUR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP! Our next mission trip to the Dominican Republic will SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Pastor 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 24 Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am • Men’s Cycling Club (Parking Lot) Calendar for the Week Announcements CLASS 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, CONGRATULATIONS The 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 SYMPATHY The 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 MEMORIAM Robert 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 (aclark@firstpresgreenville.org, 672.0370). MICRO-LENDING OPPORTUNITY IN THE DR FPC 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 (bobby. [email protected]). Student Ministries, Charlie Buchanan SIGN 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 ‘16 Where: Look Up Lodge When: November 4@4:00pm–November 6@1:00pm Why: Equip students to grow in their faith Who: 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 Ripley RSVP 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 Hargrove JOURNEYMEN 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 COMMUNITY Join 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 FLOWERS If 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.
