A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC Volume 8, No. 41 October 9–15, 2011 Ministry News Calendar for the Week Member News Children’s Ministry FAMILY FALL PICNIC THANKS! The Children’s Ministry would like to thank everyone who participated in our Family Fall Picnic. God blessed us with a beautiful day, good food, and great fellowship! We also thank Eden Farms for opening their doors to us in such a Christlike way. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOXES The Children’s Ministry is accepting filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. For a shoe box container and list of items to include, stop by the Children’s Ministry area or email Austin at aclay@firstpresgreenville.org. Return your shoe box by Sunday, November 13th. Help share the gospel with children around the world! Congregational Care Ministry, Stan Johnson FLU SHOTS IN FELLOWSHIP HALL OCTOBER 12 FPC will welcome Interim Healthcare on Wednesday, October 12, 9:00–11:00am in Fellowship Hall, to administer Flu shots for $25. This is the regular Flu shot. Medicare Cards will be accepted; bring your card with you. Please call Tammy Burkhalter, Congregational Care Assistant, at 672.0327 to sign up. Contemporary Ministries, Phil Hargrove LIFE YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY The FPC LIFE young adults are active in study, worship, fellowship, and service. To be added to their communication list, contact Katie Graham, 672.1757 or kgraham@firstpresgreenville.org. Evangelism and Missions, Brian Stewart IMPACT WEEKEND MISSIONS DINNER OCTOBER 9 Dr. Stephen Hayner, an ordained pastor in the PC(USA) and president of Columbia Theological Seminary, has had a long history of experience in ministry to the church and to university students. His passion is to prepare men and women to lead congregations that are biblically faithful and growing steadily in their love for God, for each other, and for Christ’s work in the world. On Sunday, October 9, Dr. Hayner will speak at all three worship services. That evening you’re invited to a Missions Dinner at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall, for food, fellowship, music, a short video, and a challenge to our congregation. A children’s program, for preschool–grade 5, will focus on the topic “Where is First Presbyterian Church in Missions?” (Children will eat with their parents, then exit as a group.) Mark your calendars now for this exciting event! “I can’t do everything, but I refuse to do nothing.” —Josh Wilson HOLLIS ACADEMY ITEM OF THE MONTH FPC is praying for the students at Hollis Academy and providing them with needed supplies. The October Item of the Month is new children’s socks; please place them in the Hollis bins around the church. FIND YOUR WAY... AROUND THE CHURCH! Have you ever had trouble finding your way... around the church? A great way to get to know the layout and rich history of our church campus is to take a guided tour. There are several ways to do it. Beginning October 12, guided tours will be given on the second Wednesday of every month at 10:00am. Or you can call and arrange for a private small group tour. You can even take a self-directed tour at your own pace. Ever wonder what those bees are all about? Come find out! For more information, contact Beverley Alberson at balberson@firstpresgreenville.org. Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob Jones CSI SINGLES BREAKFAST AND HIKE On Saturday, October 29, join CSI:Greenville (Christian Singles Interacting) for breakfast at Tommy’s Ham House at 9:00am, followed by a hike at Furman University. Questions? Email Jennifer Paramore at [email protected]. Music & Arts, John Gentry JOSEPH... COMING—TICKETS ON SALE NOW Our youth choirs are hard at work on their second production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which OPENINGS FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS If you would like to provide flowers for the Sanctuary on October 16 in honor or memory of a loved one, please call Barbara Seibel at 235.0496. FALL FOR GREENVILLE PARKING Thursday–Sunday, October 13-16, the Fall for Greenville Festival will be held downtown. The city will not allow parking on Richardson Street after 12:30pm on Sunday, October 16. FAREWELL TO GEORGE MOORE After over six and a half years of serving with First Presbyterian Church, George Moore will be leaving us in mid-October for an interim pastor call in Gillette, Wyoming. Please join us in wishing him and Mozelle the best for this new calling and adventure. We look forward to the time when they will be back to worship with us and enjoy a relaxing retirement. MISSIONS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677) 7:50am • Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8:15am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:20am • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:40am • Ignite Worship (Fellowship Hall) • Sunday School A 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) • Sunday School B 12:30pm • CSI:Singles “Life Rules” Class (Room 301) 4:00pm • Youth Choir Rehearsals (Choir Room) 5:00pm • Missions Dinner (Fellowship Hall) • Divorce Care Support Group (Room 308) • Grief Share Support Group (Room 305) 6:00pm • Youth House Groups (Off campus) • 11th Grade Boys Small Group (Youth 352) • 12th Grade Boys Small Group (Youth 354) • The Truth Project (Room 317) 6:15pm • Raising a Modern-Day Knight (Room 301) 6:30pm • Carolina Chamber Singers Rehearsal (Choir Rm) 7:00pm • The Truth Project (Room 316) MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 9:00am • Study: Discerning the Voice of God (Room 212) 12:00pm • Moms’ College-age Prayer Group (Room 212) 5:00pm • Abiding Prayer Team (Room 210) 5:30pm • Worship and Music Committee (Room 261) 6:30pm • Life.Community—Young Adults (Old Centre Stage) • Diaconate Meeting (Memorial Dining Room) 7:00pm • The Truth Project (Room 308) • Community Bible Study (Rm 303, Harper Chapel) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869) 8:30am • Study: Becoming a Woman of Grace (Room 308) 10:30am • Circle #6 (Parlor) 12:00pm • Circle #11 (Memorial Dining Room) 6:30pm • Worship Team Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall) 7:00pm • Healing Prayer/Communion (Harper Chapel) • Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 7:00am • Life Men’s Bible Study (Off campus) 9:00am • Flu Shots (Fellowship Hall) 9:30am • Prayer Committee (Room 310) • The Truth Project (Room 212) 10:30am • A Look at Islam with the Bible in Mind (Parlor) 11:30am • Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 5:15pm • Wednesday Advantage Supper (Fellowship Hall) 5:30pm • Stephen Ministry Training (Room 305) 6:00pm • Junior High Roots/$3 Supper (Youth 354) • Alpha Course (Room 316) • The Truth Project (Room 307) 6:13pm • Men’s Fraternity: Fathered by God (Room 301) 6:15pm • Nursery Care–age 0-2 (Nursery Suite) • Bible Study–age 2-3 (Room 122) • Bible Study–grades 1-2 (Room 323) • Bible Study–grades 3-5 (Room 318) • Cherub Choir–age 4-5 (Room 321) • Covenant Choir–grades 3-5 (Choir Room) • Cathedral Ringers Rehearsal (Room 402) 6:30pm • Bible Study: Reason for God (Fellowship Hall) • Family U.: Marriage Oneness (Harper Chapel) • Study: Having a Mary Spirit (Room 212) • Pottery Club (Room 242) 7:00pm • Life Female 20-somethings Bible Study (Off campus) • Women’s Study: Living Free (Off campus) • Bible Study–age 4-5 (Room 323) • Carol Choir–grades 1-2 (Room 321) 7:30pm • Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) • Senior High Roots (Youth 352) 7:45pm • Young Adults Pick-up Basketball (Gym) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) Academy and MMO closed – Fall break 7:00am • Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall) 8:00am • Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212) 9:30pm • Bible Study: Becoming a Woman of Grace (Fellowship Hall) 12:00pm • Study: David–Seeking a Heart Like His (Rm 308) 6:00pm • Circle #2 (Memorial Dining Room) 6:30pm • NAMI Support Group (Room 254) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) Academy closed – Fall break 9:00am • Greenville High Moms In Touch Prayer (Youth 352) 9:30am • Circle #10 (Rolling Green Library) 10:00am • Bulletin Stuffing (Room 212) 4:00pm • Youth Fall Retreat (Look Up Lodge) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) will be presented in Harper Chapel November 18, 19, and 20. Thirty-five middle and high schoolers, plus one slightly older grandfather, will gather to tell the story of Joseph and his incredible journey from spoiled bragger to governor of Egypt. Tickets are now available in The Vineyard bookstore: Adults $15, Students $5. Come support our Youth Choirs! Proceeds will benefit the FPC Music & Arts Activity Fund. Women’s Ministry WOMEN’S MONTHLY CIRCLES The following circles will meet in homes this week. Locations for circles meeting at the church are listed in the Calendar to the right. 10/11: Circle 4 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Carolyn Williams, 303 Limerick Court, Simpsonville (81). Circle 5 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Maryann Abbott, 807 Altamont Road (09). Circle 7 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Peggy Park, 41 Stonehaven Drive (07). Circle 8 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Betsy Guffey, 1501 Heritage Club Drive (15). Circle 9 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Joanne Reed, 100 Swan River Court, Greer (50). 10/13: Circle 3 (7:15pm) will meet in the home of Brenda Evans, 108 Lynchester Road (15). 10/14: Circle 10 (9:30am) will meet in the Rolling Green Village Library (15). Honors & Memorials CHURCH MEMORIAL FUND In loving memory of: Jane H. Coleman by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brashier; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ussery; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gibson; Dorothy Robelot; Mr. and Mrs. Will Greyard. GLORY RIDGE CAMP In loving memory of: Don Willis by Mrs. Clara Shive; Ms. Brenda Schuler. CONGRATULATIONS The Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to: Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCameron (Elizabeth) on the birth of a daughter, Emma Kate McCameron, on September 28. CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY The Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to: The family of Mr. Rex O’Steen, Jr. Mr. O’Steen died on September 28. Ms. Dana Bobotis in the death of her father, Frank Bobotis of Greenville, on October 1. IN MEMORIAM: Rex Hollis O’Steen, Jr. June 20, 1917 – September 28, 2011 Announcements