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SUNDAY ScheDUle July 17 & 24, 2011

Christ at the Center

Sunday, July 17 • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Service - 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

• Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am

• Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour - 11:15 pm, Fifield Hall

Sunday, July 24• Prayer breakfast for Homeless

persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Service - 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

• Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am

• Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour - 11:15 pm, Fifield Hall

Summer/SePtember PreaCHing SCHedule

July 17th - rev. Craig goodrich

July 24th - rev. Hardy Kim

July 31st - rev. Kevin Knab

august 7th - dr. george Wirth

august 14th - rev. Caleb Clarke

august 21st - rev. lindsay

armstrong

august 28th - dr. george Wirth

September 4th - rev. Chris

moore-Keish

September 11th - dr. tom tewell

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July 17 - Craig Goodrich to preach

n his book The Hopeful Heart,

J o h n c l a y p o o l w r i t e s , “ W h a t breath is to the physical body, hope is to the human spiri t….It is the fuel that energizes us, gets us up in the morning and

propels us through the day.” hope is the ability to look forward to and imagine a meaningful future. As a way to authentic hope, claypool suggests that we look to Scripture which tells of God’s love and promises. In the first lesson for this Sunday, Jacob finds hope in a barren, rocky place, in a dream in which God promises blessing to the nations through Jacob’s offspring and says to him, “know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go.” (Genesis 28:15). Jacob awakens with hope and exclaims, “Surely the lord is in this place and I did not know it!” In the second lesson, Paul also speaks of hope, encouraging believers that the ‘”sufferings of this present time” cannot be compared to the glory to come, God’s promised new creation, adoption and redemption. (Romans 8: 18-25). Where are you looking for hope today? Maybe the place to start is with the promises and love of God in Jesus christ.The sermon this Sunday is entitled “The Place of hope.” See you soon.

God bless,

craig

u r i n g m y time at the

First Presbyterian church of Atlanta, I have been blessed by the amazing community and insp i r ing work done in the name of Jesus christ. I have also had the

privilege of welcoming amazing new people into the life of FPc. During the new member process I am almost always asked: “What about predestination?” Predestination is a doctrine important to historic Presbyterianism that is summed up in this passage of the Westminster confession—“By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestinated unto everlasting life, and others foreordained to everlasting death.” It seems strangely appropriate, then, that the lectionary readings for this Sunday include Romans 8:26-39, the very passage in which many ground the concept. As my time with you draws to a close I invite you to join me in reflecting, one more time, on this important text and on the question of the role that our own will and choice play in our faith. For I am convinced that our understanding of these ideas is critical in determining, “The church We choose.”

Peace,

hardy h. Kim

July 24 - Hardy Kim Symington to preach

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Care, Growth & events

Pastoral Care report(as of July 6, 2011)

recuperating: Scott Patterson, dottie Hitchcock

deaths: We extend our deepest sympathy and lift up in prayer:

John, Cyrus and david Strickler (and their families) following the death

of their mother, our long-time member, elizabeth “Chi Chi” Strickler,

on June 22nd; Steele and melody Hays & family following the death

of Steele’s father, Judge Steele Hays, on June 22nd in little rock,

arkansas; george lancaster upon the death of his mother,

Sarah dyer lancaster, on June 23rd in nashville, tn.

Prayers for THose IN MILITary serVICe

This is a list of known servicemen/women in our Church family.

To add names, please call 404.228.7719.

Pray for:Chaplain Capt. Jamison Bowman

ABE3 Gregory Bridges Sgt. Isaiah Bridges

Lt. Col. Bradford W. Cousar LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew First Airman Kevin Lee

Captain Alexandria Victoria Miller Captain John Warren Robey

Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Ensign David B. Sibley USN

Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III

MC2 Tyler Wilson

are YoU traveLInG

thIs sUMMer?

http://www.firstpresatl.org or www.firstpresbyterian.tv

Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. this summer

Don’t forget to take us along.

Worship with us live from any place in the world.

POT LUCK PICNIC

Sunday, July 31 4:00 pm

Summer is a time for taking a break from our

usual hectic routines. Come relax with your FPC family in Piedmont Park as we gather for a pot-luck picnic. We’ll provide a main dish.

Bring sides, desserts, and drinks to share.

Sunday, July 31 @ 4:00 pmPiedmont Park – Main Pavilion

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ProGraMs & events

Summer FellowShip F P C E V E N T S 2 0 1 1

J u L Y A u G u S T

Thursday, July 21 - 5:00 p.m.FPC Game Day and Tailgate PartyWinn ParkContact: Will Breytspraak - 404-228-7772 Thursday, July 28 - 6:00 p.m.Holy Rollers Bowling NightMidtown BowlContact: Margaret Evans - 404-316-9751 Sunday, July 31- 4:00 p.m.FPC Potluck PicnicPiedmont Park - Main PavilionContact: Hardy Kim - 404-228-7718

Saturday, August 6Whitewater Rafting TripContact: Lindsay Armstrong -404-228-7713

Sunday, August 14 - 11:15 a.m. Ice Cream SocialFPC Preschool playgroundContact: Hardy Kim - 404-228-7718 Sunday, August 28 - 4:00 p.m. FPC Potluck Picnic GlenLake Park Pavilion, DecaturContact: Hardy Kim - 404-228-7718

CheCk out what’S going on thiS Summer

The christmas Pageant committee is looking for a few seamstresses to help make costumes this summer. If you are interested, please

contact Kelly Shea-Miller for more information [email protected] (770) 454 8890.

C h r i s t m a s i n J u l y

Christmas Pageant

the C h i l d r e n’s

The Christmas Pageant

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA

DECEMBER 9, 2007

LET’S GO

with whitewater exPress – CamP OCOEE

when: Saturday, august 6, 2011Carpool departs FPC at 8:30 amReturn by 5:00 pm

where: middle Ocoee River

who: any FPC members and friends (must be age 12 or over)

Cost: $45 per person, includes lunch. Financial assistance available.

For more info: Contact Lindsay armstrong at 404.228.7713 or online at www.whitewaterexpress.com

to secure your spot, register on-line at www.firstpresatl.org First come, first serve reservations, with a maximum of 75 people.

all are welCome. Please join us!

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F P C A D U LT M i s s i o n T r i P s i g n U P e A r Ly F o r 2 0 1 2 B r A z i L

J O I N U S F O R A G R E AT A D U LT M I S S I O N T R I P t o F o r t a l e z a , B r a z i l

F o r m o r e i n F o r m at i o n C o n ta C t : r o s e e m i ly B e r m u d e z

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Any time, day or night, you can get all the latest information on events, classes, worship, youth, missions, and much much more. Make reservations for events and even pay online. And don’t forget to

register in the Members Only Section. You’ll be able

to see the church directory and manage all your

group affiliations and giving.

Registering is easy, simply send your email address to Pam Parrish - [email protected] See you there!

www.firstpresatl.org

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coNGReGATIoNAl MeeTING

N o t i c e o f S p e c i a l

The Session has called a special congregational meeting for Sunday August 7 immediately following the 10:15 morning worship service. The purpose of the meeting, which will be in the Sanctuary, is to vote on the Reverend Hardy Kim’s re-quest that the congregation dissolve his call. Rev. Kim has ac-cepted a call from the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago to be an associate pastor there. Following the congregational meeting there will be a reception during which gratitude and best wishes can be expressed to Rev. Kim and his family. Signed William M. Earnest, Clerk of Session

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The Partner-

ship Minis-

try’s Refugee

Resett lement

C o m m i t t e e

works with Ref-

ugee Resettlement and Immigration

Services of Atlanta (RRISA) to help

resettle arriving immigrant families

every year. RRISA has asked for our help

in collecting items related to newborns

and their care as they are expecting a lot

of new babies this summer among their

families. They are requesting donations

of the following:

Cribs, car seats, high chairs, pack n plays,

umbrella strollers, infant tubs, and financial contributions.

For safety reasons, they ask

that items be new or gently used and

manufactured in the last 5 years. Please

drop off your donations at RRISA by July

30. Donations will be received Monday

through Thursday, 10am to 3pm, at 4151

Memorial Drive, Suite 205D, Decatur,

30032. Their contact is 404-622-2235,

ext. 233 or [email protected].

If you have items to donate

and cannot make it to Decatur, please

contact the Partnership Ministry at 404-

228-7741 or email to fpc_hillside@bell-

south.net.

New orleans Mission Trip

F o r n e w M e M b e r s

FPC Atlanta New Member Mission Trip October 2-8, 2011

Join us as we share in the hands-on work of rebuilding homes in New Orleans, learn about the situation in the Gulf Coast, get a taste of bayou cooking, and share in relaxed fellowship with other FPC members and volunteers from around the country. You don’t need to be skilled in construction; Project Homecoming is set up for volunteers of all skill levels. And the cost of everything for this trip is only $300 per person! We really hope that you will consider getting involved in a project that promises to be as fun as it is meaningful. Contact Rose Emily Bermudez, FPC’s Mission Staff Liai-son (404.228.7733 or [email protected]) so that we can talk about how you can be a part of this amazing new journey.

Thursday, July 21

5:00 – 7:30 p.m.Winn Park

Join us for an evening of Games at the FPC Game Day

and Tailgate Party. Games to include: Softball, Kick-ball, Capture the Flag, and More! Be sure to bring your own tailgate picnic for your family.

FPC Game Day and Tailgate Party

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YOUTH FELLOWSHIP JULY 17 – BRAVES GAME! All 6th-12th graders are invited to join us after wor-ship to go to the Braves vs. Nationals game at 1:05 PM at Turner Field. Bring money to buy cheap tickets ($8 and money for lunch). Bring about $25 cash. We will depart after worship and return about 4:30 PM for pick up at the church. All are welcome!

FINAL YOUTH MISSION TRIP OF 2011!

YOUTH FAMILY MISSION TRIP TO ROATAN, HONDURAS – JULY 23-30, 2011! Please pray for the 24 youth and families that are going to Roatan, Honduras for our Youth Family Mission Trip. This year we are building a home for a family in the Colone District. It

is very exciting to help provide shelter for a family that does not have a home.

YOUTH INVITED TO ALL CHURCH THURSDAY EVENTS! Be sure to watch the Chimes for more details and how to sign up!

Thursday, July 21 – Game Day Tailgate Party at Winn Park – Bring a picnic din-ner and be ready to play softball or kickball!

Thursday, July 28 – Bowling with the Church Family

Sunday, July 31 – All Church Picnic

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUTH!

Youth Leadership Team Lunch and Planning Meeting – August 14

Youth Teacher/Leader Lunch and Orientation – August 21

Youth-Parent Kick-Off Lunch – August 28

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!! Both the elementary and nursery/preschool ministries need volunteers for the summer and the 2011-2012 program year. If you are inter-ested in teaching Sunday school, volunteering with LOGOS on Wednesday nights, participating as part of the committees, or rotating on the halls please contact Katharine Hamer at [email protected] for Nursery/ Preschool or Morgan Moore at [email protected] or Joel Moore at [email protected] for Elementary.

We look forward to seeing you at the FPC summer fellowship opportunities! Be sure to check out the schedule on page 3 of this Chimes for upcom-ing events!!

Calling All Volunteers!!

On the Road Again!

Tubing in Helen, GA.

Vacation Bible School was cool!

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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

Everyone Welcome!

Christian Views on the News(Sundays, July 10 - August 7)

9:00 am, Fifield Hall

Each day we are impacted by events in Atlanta, our nation,

or around the world. Yet, how does the good news of God’s

victory in Jesus Christ speak to some of these stories?

What are the scriptures and personal stories that shape

your views on the news?

Join us each week as a different person from the First Presby-

terian Church community shares the scriptures and personal

stories that shape their views on a top news story. Topics and

leaders vary each week and are posted on the FPC website.

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– Note to self –Let’s try one of the fun

programs going on during

the Sunday School hour

this summer. Summer schedule –Sunday School at 9:00 am

Worship service at 10:15 am.

9:00 am

The Summer Sunday School hour is cool.

July 17: Class member Dorothy White-Williams will share her “Reflections on Ghana.”

July 24: ipangani M. Vokhiwa, class member – Report on Mercer on Mission to Malawi.

The InternationalsClass

Sundays, Room 3279:00 – 10:00 am

“NEW” SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Come join us on Sunday mornings for prayer, scripture reading, and sharing of personal expe-rience. We especially welcome visitors who have never had a home Bible class - We Welcome You!

Sundays, 11:25 am to 12:25 pmRoom #323

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The Mustard Seed

the ChimesBi-weekly Newsletter of

FIRST PReSBYTeRIAN chURch of ATlANTA

1328 Peachtree Street, NeAtlanta, GA 30309-3209

hoW To coNTAcT USPhone/404-892-8461

Fax/404-228-7760E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.firstpresatl.org

WoRShIP Sunday communion Service - 8:30 am

Sunday Worship Services -9:00 am & 11:15 am

Sunday School 10:05 am

WeeKlY BRoADcASTSSundays live at 9:00 am & 11:15 am

on demand anytime www.firstpresatl.org/servicesonline

AIB cable Network (comcast channel 5; Smyrna channel 22)

Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.

SundayS 9-12(404) [email protected]

Have a nice summer

The Mustard Seed will be closed from June 27 - Aug 16 for inventory and restocking.

Prelude Variations on Earth and All Stars - Robert PowellAnthem If Ye Love Me - TallisOffertory Simple Song – Bornstein Jonathan Pilkington, tenorBen Resp Tallis’ CanonPostlude Tuba Tune in D Major - C.S. Lang

Music for July 17

Music for July 24

Prelude Arioso in F - G. F. HandelAnthem Be Thou My Vision - RutterOffertory Ave Maria – Mascagni Heather Witt Owens, altoBen Resp Be Thou My VisionPostlude Festive Trumpet Tune - D. German

The FPC School of Performing Arts would like to thank the Fine Arts Committee for its generous donation to our scholarship fund. Both need and talent based scholarships are available. If you are interested in our music lessons or

classes, please contact

Kate Breytspraak, Directorwww.firstpresatl.org/pspa

(404) 228-7762

“WiThOuT muSiC, LiFE iS a jOuRNEy ThROugh a dESERT”