FIRST PRESS The Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday 8:30 & 11 AM – Worship services 12 noon – Potluck luncheon After lunch – Children’s Easter Celebration with storytelling and an Easter egg hunt. Thursday, March 29 Maundy Thursday 6:30 PM – Communion service Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday 6:30 AM – Sunrise service 8:30 & 11 AM – Worship services in church Volume 30, Issue 5 March 11, 2018 2018 Mission Conference: “You Shall Be My Witnesses” March 10 9 AM – Kickoff & prayer 9:30 AM – Rise Against Hunger and children’s Cleanup Buckets project 1:30 PM – Youth project at Fayetteville Urban Ministry 5 PM – Congregational dinner 6:15 PM – Prayer and presentation by Dr. Marilyn Borst March 11 8:30 AM – Worship; The Rev. Leon Dorleans preaching 9:45 & 10:15 AM – Breakout sessions with local charities 11 AM – Worship; Dr. Borst preaching 12:15 AM – Potluck luncheon 1:30 PM – Seminar - B Street Revitalization 2:30 PM – Walk on B Street, meet/pray with residents. Dr. Marilyn Borst Associate Director for Partnership Development of The Outreach Foundation Marilyn works with churches around the country to connect them to God’s work in Africa, Latin America and the Carib- bean, Asia and the Middle East. The Rev. Leon Dorleans Founding Director of Haiti Outreach Ministries Leon has led HOM for 25 years, lead- ing efforts to build churches, schools and clinics and develop the leaders to sustain the ministry in Haiti. SPEAKERS: You Shall Be My Witnesses The Church exists by mission, just as a fire exists by burning. Where there is no mission, there is no Church; and where there is neither Church nor mission, there is no faith. – Emil Brunner Do we understand the central place mission has in the life of church? It is not just an attractive program once we have met our need for a good building, quality education, and fine worship. Mission is the reason we have all those other things. Someone has said it’s not that God’s church has a mission, but that God’s mission has a church. Once we get that inside of us we begin to see that being a follower of Jesus Christ is the same thing as being a witness for Jesus Christ. Our 2018 World Mission Conference is all about living our lives as Christ’s witnesses. Our theme text from Acts 1:8 reminds us that witness is our Christian identity both near and far, from around the corner to around the globe. Our goal is to inspire, inform, and involve our congregation in Christ’s mission in our neighborhood and in places we have scarcely heard of. Our emphasis is not on raising money at the mission conference (you are already giving through your tithes and offerings) but on raising awareness of how our Lord may be calling each of us and all of us to do his work in the world. I urge you to set aside the time beginning on Saturday, March 10, to participate fully in the conference. Whether your interests are more local or global, whether you are more interested in our historic mission commitments or exploring new ones, and no matter what your age, there is something for you. Come and let your faith be deepened and vision expanded as together we listen for what the Spirit of God is saying to the congregation at First Presbyterian. I look forward to participating with you! Sincerely, Dr. Mike Garrett, Pastor From The Pastor Breakout Session Participants and Room Assignments: Room 209 – Fayetteville Urban Ministry Room 405 – Connections of Cumber- land County Activity Room – Fayetteville Area Habi- tat for Humanity Session Room – Haiti Outreach Minis- tries with First Prez Haiti Team * Attend two of these breakout sessions during the Sunday School hour.
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FIRST PRESSThe Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville
with storytelling and an Easter egg hunt.Thursday, March 29
Maundy Thursday6:30 PM – Communion service
Sunday, April 1Easter Sunday
6:30 AM – Sunrise service8:30 & 11 AM – Worship services in church
Volume 30, Issue 5 March 11, 2018
2018 Mission Conference:
“You Shall Be My Witnesses” March 109 AM – Kickoff & prayer9:30 AM – Rise Against Hunger and children’s Cleanup
Buckets project1:30 PM – Youth project at Fayetteville Urban Ministry5 PM – Congregational dinner6:15 PM – Prayer and presentation by Dr. Marilyn BorstMarch 118:30 AM – Worship; The Rev. Leon Dorleans preaching9:45 & 10:15 AM – Breakout sessions with local charities11 AM – Worship; Dr. Borst preaching12:15 AM – Potluck luncheon1:30 PM – Seminar - B Street Revitalization2:30 PM – Walk on B Street, meet/pray with residents.
Dr. Marilyn BorstAssociate Director for Partnership
Development of The Outreach Foundation
Marilyn works with churches around the country to connect them to God’s work in Africa, Latin America and the Carib-bean, Asia and the Middle East.
The Rev. Leon DorleansFounding Director of Haiti
Outreach MinistriesLeon has led HOM for 25 years, lead-ing efforts to build churches, schools and clinics and develop the leaders to sustain the ministry in Haiti.
SpeakeRS:
You Shall Be My Witnesses
The Church exists by mission, just as a fire exists by burning. Where there is no mission, there is no Church; and where there is neither Church nor mission, there is no faith. – Emil BrunnerDo we understand the central
place mission has in the life of church? It is not just an attractive program once we have met our need for a good building, quality education, and fine worship. Mission is the reason we have all those other things. Someone has said it’s not that God’s church has a mission, but that God’s mission has a church. Once we get that inside of us we begin to see that being a follower of Jesus Christ is the same thing as being a witness for Jesus Christ.
Our 2018 World Mission Conference is all about living our lives as Christ’s witnesses. Our theme text from Acts 1:8 reminds us that witness is our Christian identity both near and far, from around the corner to around the globe. Our goal is to inspire, inform, and involve our congregation in Christ’s mission in our neighborhood and in places we have scarcely heard of. Our emphasis is not on raising money at the mission conference (you are already giving through your tithes and offerings) but on raising awareness of how our Lord may be calling each of us and all of us to do his work in the world.
I urge you to set aside the time beginning on Saturday, March 10, to participate fully in the conference. Whether your interests are more local or global, whether you are more interested in our historic mission commitments or exploring new ones, and no matter what your age, there is something for you. Come and let your faith be deepened and vision expanded as together we listen for what the Spirit of God is saying to the congregation at First Presbyterian.
I look forward to participating with you!Sincerely,
Dr. Mike Garrett, Pastor
From The Pastor
Breakout Session Participants and Room Assignments:Room 209 – Fayetteville Urban MinistryRoom 405 – Connections of Cumber-
land CountyActivity Room – Fayetteville Area Habi-
tat for HumanitySession Room – Haiti Outreach Minis-
tries with First Prez Haiti Team* Attend two of these breakout sessions during the Sunday School hour.
CHILD CAREChild care is available Sundays for infants, toddlers, twos, and threes during Sunday Services, Wednesday evening ministries, and other occasions as needed. Child care at First Presbyterian is always nurturing. Children explore the truths of God’s Word.
CongREgAtIonAL CAREBe reminded that prayer Request Cards are available in the pews. If you, a family member, or a friend has a special need to be remembered in prayer, fill out this request card and drop it in the offering plate. Many things are wrought through prayer, and your church wants to help.
EmERgEnCy PAstoRAL ConCERns
If you’re hospitalized, seriously ill or having surgery... please notify the church office at 483-0121. Your pastors want to minister to you whenever you are ill, and they can do that only if you inform us.
PRAyER tEAmsFour prayer teams are committed to praying for the concerns of members and friends of First Pres-byterian Church – three e-mail prayer chains and one phone chain. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Joy Keys at 483-0121 or e-mail [email protected].
BAPtIsmThe Sacrament of Infant Baptism on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the 11 a.m. Service of Worship, was administered to Graylee Dunn Viverette, the child of amanda Darden Viverette and paul Michael Viverette. Dr. Michael Garrett was assisted by Elder David Darden.
FLoWERsThe Sanctuary flowers on Sunday, March 4, 2018, were given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Shaw, and Riddick Revelle, from the family.
NeWS FIRST@and other special events
first things first
AdultsQuesters - Dr. Garrett ....................Room 203
The class considers the sermon of the day.G.I.F.T. Class ..........................Activity Room
Studying the Bible in detail.“Lessons on Lessons: The Parables” - Bill McFadyen ..........................Room 405Fellowship Class .........................The ChapelCovenant Class .............................Room 416Friendship Class ............................Room 413Calvin Class ........................Rankin BuildingYouthMiddle & High School ................Room 228 Applying Christian values to real life. Begins in Room 228, separates by age.
Services are held at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel and at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
EntrancesThe main business entrance to the church is now through the double doors under the porte cochere. Other church entrances will be open for Sunday services and other events.
Fellowshipeller Hall will be the gathering place for fel-lowship after each service.
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The fund aids the Fayetteville Urban Ministry and the “House of Moses” Crisis Nursery in Lusaka,
Zambia. The Two Cents Offering on Sunday, February 25, 2018, was $453.61. The total to date is $1,273.24. The next offering is Sunday, March 25, 2018.
The Two Cents Offering
The calendar below is an effort to keep you informed of the events happening at First Presbyterian Church. For a complete listing of activities, refer to our web-site at www.firstprez.com.SuNDay, MaRCH 11 - MiSSiOn COnFeRenCeDaylight Saving Time begins – spring forward 1 hour 8:30a Worship - Chapel 9:45a Sunday School 9:45a Confirmation class - Room 232 9:45a Mission Conference breakout sessions 10:15a Mission Conference breakout sessions 10:45a Session meeting - Parlor 11:00a Worship - Sanctuary 12:15p Potluck luncheon - Fellowship Hall 1:30p Mission Conference seminar 2:30p Walk on B Street mission 4:00p Canticle Ringers - Handbell Room 4:00p Catechism class - Room 207 4:30p MOPS - Activity RoomMOnDAY, MARCH 12 9:30a First School - Chapel 12:00p Finance Committee - Room 225 1:30p Revelation Ringers - Handbell RoomTueSDay, MaRCH 13 9:30a First School - Chapel 10:00a Martha Circle - Parlor 4:30p VBS meeting - Room 207 5:15p Children’s Ministry meeting - Room 207 5:30p First School Board meeting - Eller Hall 6:00p Hannah Circle - Pearce home 6:00p Deacons meeting - Activity Room 7:00p Men’s Basketball - Fellowship HallWeDNeSDay, MaRCH 14 2:00p SALT Reading Group - Room 413 4:45p Millennial Ringers - Handbell Room 5:15p Wednesday meal - Fellowship Hall 6:00p Wednesday classes 6:00p Celebration Choir - Choir RoomTHuRSDay, MaRCH 15 9:30p Tapestry - Activity RoomFRIDay, MaRCH 16 9:00a Snack kit setup - Room 225
Meals that MatterNew ministry delivers meals to members of the church family who need them. Volunteers needed for this ministry. Contact Debbie Williams ([email protected] or 910-988-0974) for more information.
Better Health Needs Volunteers
Better Health needs volunteers on Thurs-day evening for their Diabetes Clinic from 5-7 p.m. Typically volunteers will rotate, taking one Thursday per month. Anyone interested should contact Amy Navejas at 910-483-7534. No medical background necessary!
In Honor of Andrea Horosko on her birthday by mem-bers of the G.I.F.T. Class.In Memory of allene Williams by Terry Herndon.In Memory of Dr. Jack Hill by Winnie Grannis, La-Mar and Debbie Williams, and special friends.In Memory of Dorothy Billman by the Covenant Class.In Memory of ken Blight by Dan McInnis, and kar-en and Mick noland.In Memory of Betty aul by ann eller, Brian pearce, David R. nimocks Jr., LaMar and Debbie Wil-liams, elaine and Tom Grubb, special friends, and the pharmacy administration of Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.In Memory of Patti Hooker by Winnie Grannis, Mary and Mark Rice, LaMar and Debbie Williams, the Social 25 Club, Charles D. Simpson, Susan and Dennis Walters, and special friends.In Memory of Maxine anders by Ann Rowell, Ann eller, Winnie Grannis, Mel and Sandi Kankelfritz, Brian pearce, Fred and eliza Williams, Cathy Fann, LaMar and Debbie Williams, special friends, Judy Norris, Joann and Benny pearce, elaine and Tom Grubb, Cornelia Holmes, Stephen Ministries, kim and kevin Hall, Sandra Joyce, and the members of Tapestry,
mEmoRIALs & HonoRARIums
MARCH MEETINGSMaRCH 12
12:00p Finance Committee - Room 225MaRCH 13
4:30p VBS meeting - Room 207 5:15p Children’s Ministry meeting - Room 225 5:30p First School Board meeting - Eller Hall 6:00p Deacons meeting - Activity Room
MaRCH 20 6:00p Session meeting - Activity Room
Stephen MiniStry expands the care First Presbyterian Church can offer the congregation. Your trained Stephen Ministers are here to listen when you are struggling with loss, hospitalization, or any event. If you need a Stephen Minister, call the church at 483-0121.
Shepherd’s PieThe church provides the shepherd’s pie casserole. Bring a side dish or another contribution. Sign up by 2 p.m. on Sun-day, March 11.
Wednesday Together Meals
March 21stItalian Night
Spaghetti with SauceThe church provides the spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce. Bring a side dish or another contribution. Sign up by 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 18.
Children’s Corner
yOUth neWS
•CHILDReN’S CHuRCH is for kin-dergarten and first graders during the 11 a.m. service. The teacher will stand in front of the Sanctuary to escort the children to Room 116 at the start of the second hymn.
•VACATiOn BiBLe SCHOOL is June 18-22. Adult and youth volunteers should contact the church or Britany Spivey at [email protected]. Chil-dren’s registration begins March 25.
DEFY GRAVITY – The trip has been post-poned until Sunday, March 18. Please sign up online at www.firstprez.com.
The Child Advocacy Center pro-tects children and fights abuse. Donations needed include bottled water, juice boxes, individu-ally wrapped snacks, easel paper, paper towels, toilet and facial tissue. Bring items to the volunteer desk or deposit in the upstairs bin near the elevator.
PW March Project: Child Advocacy Center
Beginning March 15, Tapestry will study Kelly Minter’s Nehe-miah (A Heart That Can Break). New stu-dents in this women’s Bible study are always welcome.
Participants should be in preK 3 through 5th grade.
Registration begins March 25!
Get on Board VBS!June 18-22, 2018
Call for volunteers!The church is now casting about for adult and youth
volunteers. Contact the church or Britany Spivey directly at [email protected]
PW NominationsThe Presbyterian Women are accepting nominations for their Service and Life Membership awards from the women of the church. Written and signed nomina-tions may be turned in at the church office or placed in the mailboxes of any of these church or PW officers: Melanie Strick-land, Ann Eller, or Mel Kankelfritz.
Tapestry a Women’s Bible Study
Thursdays9:30 AM • Activity Room
PW Circles MeetMarch 13, 10 AM – Martha Circle will meet in the Parlor.March 13, 6 PM – Hannah Circle will meet in the home of Joann Pearce.
Turn your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 11, at 2:00 a.m., or do it before you go to bed on Saturday evening, March 11th.
Spring Forward!
SALTSEASONED ADULTS LEARNING TOGETHER
“Beauty and the Beast”
April 26 • 10:45 AMTemple Theatre in Sanford
Lunch at Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia Room prior to the show. Tickets are $27, paid in advance. Leave the church at 10:45 a.m. Make reservations to Melanie Strickland at 484-5905 by april 2, 2018.
DaviD’s Mighty MenMonday, March 19 • 6 PM
The Men’s Ministry’s regular meeting in the Activity Room.
MOPS & MOMSNEXTMarch 11 • 4:30-6:30
The group for mothers of young children offers opportunities for leadership, fellowship, sisterhood, and more. For information, contact Kerri Napoli at [email protected].
MINISTRy Dr. Michael Garrett, Senior Pastor [email protected] The Rev. Jonathan West, Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adult Ministry – [email protected] Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant, Minister of Pastoral Care – [email protected] PROGRAM STAFF Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin, Director of Music Ministry/Organist – [email protected] Britany Spivey, Director of Children’s Ministry – [email protected] Wanda ussery, Nursery Supervisor [email protected] ADMiniSTRATiOn Joan Daughtry, Operations Director [email protected] Joy keys, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Connie Burry, Program Secretary [email protected] Jim Blaine, Publications Coordinator [email protected] Julie MacRae, First School Director [email protected] MiSSiOnARieSLeon & Jacky Dorleans: HaitiCharles & Diane Wonnenberg:
Native Americans (South Dakota)George & Gail McBane: PakistanBill & nancy Warlick: At-LargeTed & Sue Wright: Southern AfricaDon & Marta Wehmeyer: Merida, Mexicoalan & ellen Smith: Russia
Church League ChampionsThe First Prez Pre-Cadet team completed a perfect season by winning the title game, defeating the Snyder Gold team 39-27 on Friday, March 2, 2018. Players for First Prez, left to right, are Baker Alderman, Grant Washington, Jackson Gutierrez, Jayvien Richardson, Wells Alderman, Colin McMahon, Wade Stiles, and Landon Breswitz.
Tapestry 2.0Instructor: kelly Sherrill. This women’s Bible study takes up Priscilla Shirer’s “Breathe – Making Room for Sabbath.” One of the greatest chal-lenges for women in our culture is taking a break from our busy schedules and taking time to just breathe. This classes focuses on the serenity of the Sabbath and finding time to change your life. Room 413
Who Needs a Crucified Christ?instructor: Dr. Mike Garrett. Join Dr. Garrett and wrestle with the meaning of the crucifixion in the class, “Who Needs a Crucified Christ? Making Sense of the Atonement.” We’ll gain a fuller, biblical understanding of what the cross has meant in the history of the church, and can mean for our lives. Room 405
Streams of Living Waterinstructor: Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant. This class studies Streams of Living Water by Richard J. Foster. In this book, Foster examines six dimensions of Christian faith and practice that he calls “streams of living water.” These include the holiness, contemplative, charismatic, social justice, evangelical, and incarnational traditions. Room 416
To sign up for Youth Sunday and choose how you’ll participate, click here.
May 6, 2018Seeking talent and participation from our young people for Youth Sunday. Do you sing, play an instrument,? Do you want to usher,? How’s your public speaking?
