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SUNDAY ScheDUle

July 15 & 22, 2012 Christ at the Center

Sunday, July 15• Prayer breakfast for Homeless

persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Service - 8:15 am, Winship Chapel

• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am

• Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour - 11:15 pm, Fifield Hall

Sunday, July 22• Prayer breakfast for Homeless

persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Service - 8:15 am, Winship Chapel

• Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am

• Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour - 11:15 pm, Fifield Hall

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July 15 - Rebekah LeMon to preach

ince this is my first letter to our

whole community, I’d like to start with a word of thanks. My family and I are so grateful for the warm welcome and support you have given us since I joined the staff of First Presbyterian

10 months ago. I have often observed and felt God’s presence and power among us during that time, and as always, I look forward to the future God has in store for us all. During worship on Sunday we will consider together how we respond to God’s presence; both our psalm (24) and Old Testament lesson (2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19) give us glimpses into times when our ancestors were in the presence of the ark of the covenant, which was understood to be God’s throne, the object in Israelite worship that represented God’s presence. In both texts, there is rejoicing before the Lord, and in 2 Samuel, we are told that “David danced before the Lord with all his might.” Perhaps you don’t often dance before our God (or maybe you do!), but as we come to Sunday, I hope you will look for the times in your week when you most clearly experience God’s presence or power and consider what you do in those times. I look forward to rejoicing with you all on Sunday!

Blessings,

Rebekah

e are redeemed p e o p l e . We

are broken people. A s C h r i s t i a n s , we of ten wres t le with this seeming c o n t r a d i c t i o n , s t r u g g l i n g t o understand how a God who loves us and forgives us still allows

for us to experience the consequences for our sins. Well, since human nature today is little different from human nature 3,000 years ago, the Bible tells us many stories that deal with the all too common human conflict between consequences and redemption. One of those stories involves King David. He wrestled with the seeming contradiction of being, “a man after God’s own heart,” and being a man who, “deserves to die.” As I study the life of David, I find that I can relate to his struggles, not in terms of content, but in terms of condition. What happens when ordinarily good people do extraordinarily bad things? How do we deal with the consequences of our sins? How do we recognize and embrace God’s mercy and God’s grace? Psalm 51 gives us a good indication of how David dealt with his indiscretions and provides us a model of how we might deal with our own.Please join us as we learn about David and Bathsheba. Let’s discover together how Redemption is bigger than Consequence. In Christ,

Joel Moore

July 22 - Joel Moore to preach

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Care, Growth & events

Pastoral Care Report(As of July 2, 2012)

Recuperating: Margaret Murphy, Betty Downing

Births: Congratulations and many blessings to:

Allison & Nevan Black following the birth of Hailey Elizabeth Black

on April 9th; big brother is Nevan; Melanie & Scott Bohanan who

welcomed Natalie Diana Bohanan on June 26th; proud family

includes big brother Andrew, and grandparents

Jim & Jane Bohanan.

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

Mabel (Griffin) Kichline & family following the death of her aunt,

Nibia Griffin; the family and friends of our long-time member,

Aleine Rudisill “Rudy” Martin, who died June 25th.

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:PVT Forrest “Woody” Bass

Chaplain Capt. Jamison Bowman ABE3 Gregory Bridges

Sgt. Isaiah Bridges Lt. Col. Bradford W. Cousar

LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew Staff Sgt. 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

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.

C h i l d s p r i n g I n t e r n a t i o n a l is in urgent need of Frequent Flyer Miles on any domestic or international carrier. We prefer a minimum of 30,000 miles and need up to 80,000 miles for children to travel to the United States for

life-saving and l i fe -changing m e d i c a l t rea tment .

P l e a s e contact Alison

Fussell at alison@childspringint l .org

or 404 228-7733 if you would like to donate. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

sky miles Wanted

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proGraMs & events

LOGOS Arts Camp! in partnership with Eastminster Presbyterian

July 30th - August 2nd, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a week of fun, fellowship and artistic exploration! During the week campers will participate in music, drama, visual arts, movement, recreation and learning a different Bible story each day. Cost: $135 per child (includes camp t-shirt!) Each child must bring their own lunch and snack in clearly labeled containers. Volunteers? Could you volunteer one day of camp to help in a specific area? Registration available online NOW! Visit www.firstpresatl.org or email Lauren at [email protected] to reserve a spot.

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artsarts

THE HISTORY OFOUR CONGREGATION

And THE STORIES BEHIND

OUR STAINED GLASS HISTORY WINDOWS

9:00 - 10:00 am in the Sanctuary“New Series” presented by Bill Lyons,

The Archives Committee

Sunday, July 8First ten years 1848-1858,

Sabbath Sunday School to Marietta StreetHow to view the History Windows

First three Tiffany windows

Sunday, July 15Marietta St. 1858-1898, the move 1898-1914

Healing the relationship with Central50th Anniversary 1898 with

Central & First BaptistOther three Tiffany windows

Sunday, September 2Moving 1914 and 1915

First service 5 Dec 1915, Dedication 1919More windows

Follow in Jesus’ footsteps and discover him anew as we explore Jordan, the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem and much more. Led by Rev. Lindsay Armstrong, Rev. Craig Goodrich and Professor Max Miller of Emory University. First come, first serve registration for up to 20 adults.

Deposit required to reserve space. For more information or if interested, please contact Craig Goodrich at [email protected] or (404) 228-7714 or Lindsay Armstrong at [email protected] or (404) 228-7713.

Sponsored by the FPC Stembler Ministry, Chair Florida Ellis.

ApproximAte Cost: $5550 pArtiAl sCholArships AvAilAble.

Register Online for the School of Fine Arts Theatre

Summer Camp!

New this summer! Youth Summer Theatre Workshops

for ages 10-16. Come learn the art of improvised comedy with professional comedians Debra

Cole and Kenny Johnson. These two week sessions are from 9:30am-4pm weekdays

July 16-27. They will focus on acting, character development,

stand-up comedy and sketch comedy writing.

www.firstpresatl.org/sfaa strFiRSt PRESBytERiAN ChURCh oF AtLANtA

t h E S C h o o L o F F i N E

HOLYLANDPilgrimageFebruary 15 – march 2, 2013

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

J u L Y

monday, July 16 - 9:30 a.m. A taste of Zumba Room 230 Contact: Rose Emily Bermudez404-228-7723 thursday, July 19 - BowlingContact: Margaret Evans - 404-228-7739

saturday, august 4Whitewater Rafting TripContact: Lindsay Armstrong -404-228-7713 sunday, august 14 After Worship Ice Cream Sunday FPC Preschool playgroundContact: Katharine Hamer - 404-228-7712 sunday, august 26 After Worship Old Fashioned Potluck Location TBDContact: Donna Tabaka - 404-228-7765 or Jami Wise - [email protected]

A u G u S T

CheCk out what’S going on thiS Summer

n late April, I sent a letter to the con-gregation explaining that we were facing a short fall and asking

for your help. As always, you re-sponded generously, and thanks to your gifts, we have now surpassed $3.7 million in pledges. Thank you! Our work is not finished. To balance the budget, the Ses-sion approved spending reduc-tions of $148,500 and included a

challenge of an $50,000 in addi-tional gifts. Together with God’s help, we have done more than we could IMAGINE, and there is much to be done. Thanks be to God for what we have been given as we look to the future and what we hope to do together! Tom Shields, Chair Stewardship Council

ISummer at FP

C is yummy!

LET’S GO

with whitewater express – CamP OCOEE

when: Saturday, august 4, 2012Carpool 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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SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES

A six week Summer Bible Studyled by Joel Moore Wednesdays:June 13 & 20July 11, 18 & 25August 1 6:30 pm, Room 156Appetizers served.Go out for dinner afterwards.

FEARLESS:Imagine Your Life Without Fear

By Max Lucado

Join the summer Choir!

Would you like to sing with the Chancel Choir this summer?

We would love to have you join us. Rehearsals are Sunday mornings at 9am in the 2nd floor Chancel Choir Rehearsal Room. Please

email Will Breytspraak if you are interested! [email protected]

Save the Date!Attention RISING 5th GRADERS!

Kick off the year with a lock-in @ First6:00 PM, Saturday August 25 - Sunday August 26

(we will worship together at 10:15) Cost: $10

SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES

Wednesdays, June 6 thru August 2912:30 – 1:30 pm

Room 156

Lunch provided ($6). Come anytime.

The Gospel According to LUKE Led by Kevin Knab

For more information, call Pam Parrishat (404) 228-7737

renewREnew is an exciting new

Bible Study starting Wednesday, September 8th.

So save the date and prepareto renew your minds!

More information and sign-up coming soon!

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nUrserY/presChooL & eLeMentarY YoUth

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP – JULY 15, 2012 BRAVES GAME AND LUNCH All Youth are invited to join us for a fun day at the Braves Game. We will depart church after “Faith in Films” and return about 5:00 PM. Bring money for the game and lunch (Tickets and Lunch - $25.00)! Don’t miss out on this chance to catch up with FPC Friends during the Summer. Please be sure to make reservations by emailing Allison or Bradley at [email protected] so that we have enough transpor-tation!

YOUTH MISSION TRIP - JULY 21-28, 2012 YOUTH FAMILY MISSION TRIP TO ROATAN, HONDURAS We are very excited about our Honduras Mission Trip. Again, this year we will combine our efforts with our Honduran friends and build a home in the Colonia District. This year we have 24 youth and family members going. Please pray for a safe journey and lots of good work and great spiritual growth and fellowship.

YOUTH FELLOWSIP - JULY 29, 2012 SIX FLAGS DAY! All youth are invited to join us after “Faith in Films” to go to Six Flags. We will depart church about noon and return about 8:00 PM. Watch Youth Email for details! Cost of tickets is as follows - $35.00 if you make a reservation by July 20; $40.00 if you make a reservation by July 28. We must know how many youth are going in order to purchase tickets. If you want to go and have a season pass, let Allison know. Email us for reservations at [email protected]

YOUTH SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – “FAITH IN FILMS” All youth are invited to join us at 11:15-12:00 PM each Sunday- After Worship. We will watch clips from popular movies and discuss the faith elements therein. We have scheduled this Sunday School opportunity because so many youth have told us they prefer to sleep in during the summer. If you want to come at 9:00 AM, feel free to join the intergen-erational class each week. This also allows us to do fellowship activi-ties after “Faith in Films.”

SUMMERSUNDAYSCHOOL

Don’t miss outon SummerElementary

Sunday Schoolin the Temple

at 9:00 am!

See you there!Contact

Lauren withany

questions.

Learn about

Heroes!

ELEMENTARY SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL! All 1st - 5th graders join us in the Temple every Sunday to study HEROES!

LOGOS ARTS CAMP! SAvE THE DATE JULY 30TH - AUGUST 2ND, 9AM - 1PM.Register online NOW, spots are filling up fast!https://www.camperregsecure.com/firstpresbyterianchurchofatlanta/?page=3

5TH GRADE LOCk - IN! Make plans now to join us Aug 25th - 26th for a lock-in here at church. Email Lauren to reserve a spot - all ris-ing 5th graders are invited!

College Mission Trip to New Orleans

Elementary kids hard at work making sandwiches for Community Ministries.

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SUMMER ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

OPPORTUNITIES

History of our Congregation andStories Behind FPC’s Stained Glass

A new series by Bill LyonsThe Archives Committee

July 8 & 15 and Sept. 29:00 – 10:00 am, The Sanctuary

THE LAST JUDGEMENTArt & Theology

led byDr. Anne Leader

Professor of Art HistorySCAD - Atlanta

July 22 & 29 and August 4Reception Room

9:00 - 10:00 am

The Internationals Class9:00 – 10:00 am, Room 327

July 15Stephen Seda will be speaking on various development projects in Kenya

July 22 & 29Brian Soderberg will begin a 2-part programon “English Translations of the Bible throughhistory: the evolution of the Bible for today’sworld.”

PRECE UPDATEMission Brazil

9:00 – 10:00 am, Room 156

July 29We welcome Kacy Brubaker back to

update us on PRECE’s progress

THE LAST JUDGEMENTArt & Theology

led byDr. Anne Leader

Professor of Art History, SCAD-Atlanta

July 22 & 29 and August 4Reception Room

9:00 am - 10:00 am

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The Partnership Ministry is launching a

new project to help church community

members overcome barriers to obtaining

housing, employment, and benefits

caused by old or erroneous criminal

records. The need is great. CLE training

begins in August. Please contact Rick

Bold at [email protected] to learn

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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.

Music for July 15

Music for July 22

the Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed is closed July 8 through August 14 for inventory and restocking. Have a wonderful summer.SundayS 9-12 (through July 1)(404) [email protected]

Prelude Benedictus – Max Reger

Anthem O For A Shout of Sacred Joy – Alice Parker

Offertory Loving Shepherd of They Sheep – John Rutter

Ben Resp Amen – Rene Clausen

Postlude Alla Marcia – John Ireland

Prelude Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne – Dietrich Buxtehude

Anthem Deep River – Paul Ayres

Offertory For the Beauty of the Earth – John Rutter

Ben Resp Amen – Rutter

Postlude Tuba Tune in D Major – C.S. Lang

N e w O r l e a N s M i s s i O N T r i pOCtOber 14-20, 2012

Contact Dick Leslie or Rose Emily Bermudez for details! 404 373-9535 • [email protected]

404-228-7723 • [email protected]