Ministry News Calendar for the Week

Volume 10, No. 8 ˜ February 24–March 2, 2013
Ministry News
Activities Ministry, Lindsay Graham
TURNER MEMORIAL BREAKFAST TICKETS
FPC’s 36th annual Turner Memorial Breakfast on
Thursday, February 28, will feature Tommy Bowden,
coach, author, and TV broadcaster. Purchase tickets
($10 each, sold only in advance) at the Reception
Desk on weekdays and in the Loggia and Fellowship
Hall on Sunday. Gym doors open at 6:00am; program
is 7:00–7:40am. Invite friends and students to hear
Coach Bowden’s inspiring message.
TRIP TO OUR NATION’S CAPITAL APRIL 22-25
Join Dr. Gibbons on our spring trip in and around
Washington, D.C. $775 (double) includes airfare,
accommodations at Hyatt Regency-Reston, and all
admissions and tours. For details and reservations,
contact Lindsay Graham (672.1844) or Donna
Roper (672.0372 or [email protected]).
JIM JOHNSON BASKETBALL SUPPER FEBRUARY 24
Youth Basketball Teams (4th–12th grades) are
invited to come for awards, team photos, and
Frodo’s Pizza on Sunday, February 24, at 5:00pm
in Fellowship Hall.
HONORING COACH CHRIS LITTLEJOHN
Coach Chris Littlejohn is retiring
from coaching after 34 years of
service. Chris has been a wonderful
Christian teacher and mentor to
many, many young men in our
church. Former players are invited
to be present as Coach Littlejohn is
honored on Sunday, February 24,
at the Jim Johnson Basketball Supper.
Educational Ministries, Tim Leslie
LAST DAYS OF JESUS SEMINAR MARCH 22-23
A Palm Sunday Weekend Seminar, The Last Days
of Jesus: The Greatest Story Never Told, is coming
to First Pres Fellowship Hall on Friday evening,
March 22, and Saturday morning, March 23.
This devotionally rich multimedia presentation will
enrich your Lenten experience by immersing you in
the experience of Passion Week from a first-century,
Near-Eastern, Jewish villager’s perspective. Teacher
Doug Greenwold is the Senior Teaching Fellow of
Preserving Bible Times, where he teaches the Bible
in context and leads annual trips to Israel. Cost is
$20 per adult ($30 at the door); $35 per couple
($50 at the door); $45 per family ($65 at the door).
Look for more details in the literature racks and
online at FirstPresGreenville.org/lastdays.html.
Evangelism and Missions, Brian Stewart
GRAINS OF GRACE APRIL 19-20
On Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, 1200
FPC members and friends will work in shifts to pack
250,000 meals for children and families in poverty
around the world. Save these dates and plan to join
us. Registration will begin March 10.
CALLING ALL MEN!
Watch D.O.G.S. male mentoring program is coming
to Hollis Academy. Find out how you can make a
difference in the life of a young man in our Hollis
school community by volunteering to help once a
year, once a month, or once a week. Join us for an
informational meeting to learn what’s involved in
becoming a Watch D.O.G. at Hollis Academy.
Where? Hollis Academy, 200 Goodrich Street
When? Tuesday, February 26, at 5:30pm
A light dinner will be served. Please contact Beth
Simmons (787.3159 or [email protected])
to let her know you’ll be there.
NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB
Neighborhood Focus is looking for volunteer groups
to help sponsor a Friday Night Club event at Russell
Memorial Presbyterian Church this Spring. This is an
easy opportunity for Sunday School classes, small
groups, circles, and families to support a worthy
cause and have fun together. Sponsoring groups
provide a meal for approximately 50 persons and
help with games and activities for a specific Friday
night from 6:00–8:00pm. For more information,
please contact Keith Groce at Neighborhood Focus
at [email protected] or 704.7848.
Marriage and Family Ministry, Phil Hargrove
CSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES UPCOMING EVENTS
CSI’s Movie Night will be Sunday, March 3, at 6:00pm
in the Parlor. You’ll see “Faith Like Potatoes,” with
pizza served. Donations accepted. For details,
contact Jennifer Paramore at jparamore1991@att.
net or 325.8326.
Meet us for Dinner Night on Friday, March 8,
6:00pm at Logan’s Roadhouse (Pelham Road near
I-85). RSVP to Jennifer at [email protected].
Men’s Ministry, Phil Hargrove
MEN’S IMPACT II CONFERENCE MARCH 8-9
Just 2 weeks are left until the Impact Men’s
Conference kicks off Friday, March 8, and the
deadline for reserving your seat is fast approaching.
Sign up at FirstPresGreenville.org/mensimpact.
html or send a reservation request to Charlotte
Joye at [email protected] or 672.0309.
Invite a friend or two to come with you! At the
request of many men who attended last year, this
conference will extend through dinner Saturday to
provide time for additional small group discussions,
prayer, and worship. SIGN UP TODAY!
Prayer Ministry, Stan Johnson
PRAYER AND COMMUNION FEBRUARY 26
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (gluten-free)
will be observed this Tuesday evening, February
26, at 7:00pm in Harper Chapel during the
Tuesday evening Service of Prayer for Healing.
Student Ministries, Charlie Buchanan, Sean Gajda,
and Afton Britt
ROOTS YOUTH MISSION TRIP—REGISTER NOW!
Registration ends February 28, and spots are nearly
gone for the Roots Summer Mission Trip July 1520 in New Orleans. The cost is $450; fundraising
opportunities are available. Registration forms
and details are available at FirstPresGreenville.
org/youthministries.htm. Contact Katie Graham,
[email protected] or 672.1757.
ROOTS SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS
To apply for a summer 2013 college internship
to work with FPC’s Youth (grades 6-12), visit
FirstPresGreenville.org/collegeministries.htm or
contact Katie Graham (672.1757 or kgraham@
firstpresgreenville.org). Applications are due by
Thursday, February 28.
Senior Adult and Visitation Ministries, Pam Cole
WIT & WISDOM MARCH 5
Prepare to be entertained! Wit and Wisdom
will feature Christian comedian Dennis Smith
on Tuesday, March 5, at 11:30am in Fellowship
Hall (lunch will follow). Dennis has entertained in
corporate, civic, church, and show events across the
eastern United States. Please make your reservation
by Thursday, February 28, by calling Anna Teasley
(525.6232). The program is free; lunch is $7.
Announcements
THANK YOU!
A huge THANK YOU to the 29 folks who donated
blood at FPC on February 10! Mark your calendar
for our next blood drive: Sunday, May 5.
GALLIVAN-MILLS SCHOLARSHIP
The Gallivan-Mills Scholarship is granted each
year to college undergraduate and seminary
students who are FPC members. Applications are
available at the FPC Reception Desk and online
at FirstPresGreenville.org/gmscholarshipapp.pdf.
Turn in the application at the Reception Desk no
later than March 10.
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD PRESENTATION
Mattoon Presbyterian Church (415 Hampton
Avenue) invites you to a presentation on the
Underground Railroad on Thursday, February
28, at 6:00pm at the church. Mrs. Sara Looney,
a member of Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church,
regularly presents this topic to historical and
genealogical groups using quilt squares to explain
how the Underground Railroad worked.
Honors & Memorials
CHURCH MEMORIAL FUND
In loving memory of:
Joe Coble by Mr. and Mrs. William B. Sykes, Jr.; Mr.
and Mrs. Philip Betette.
VISITATION MINISTRY
In loving memory of:
Jim “Jimbo” Thomason by Mr. George Poe.
Calendar for the Week
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677)
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
5:00pm•GriefShare Support Group (Room 305)
•Divorce Care Support Group (Room 308)
•Divorce Care for Kids Support Group (Rm 309)
•Jim Johnson Basketball Supper (Fellowship Hall)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067)
12:00pm•Moms’ College-age Prayer Group (Room 212)
4:30pm•Staff Committee (Room 261)
6:00pm•Session Meeting (Memorial Dining Room)
7:00pm•Life Young Adult Community (The Block)
•Community Bible Study (Harper Chapel)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660)
8:30am•Bible Study: In the Dust of the Rabbi (Room 308)
12:00pm•Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
6:30pm•Worship Team Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
•Hollis Room Mom meeting (Parlor)
7:00pm•Healing Prayer/Communion (Harper Chapel)
•Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455)
7:00am•Life Men’s Bible Study (Off campus)
9:30am•Study: Devotional Classics (Room 212)
10:30am•The Truth Project (Room 308)
11:30am•Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)
5:15pm•Wednesday Advantage Supper (Fellowship Hall)
5:30pm•Youth Confirmation Class (Room 403)
•Stephen Ministry Training (Room 210)
6:00pm•Junior High Roots/$3 Supper (Youth 354)
•The Truth Project (Room 316)
6:15pm•Nursery Care–age 0-2 (Nursery Suite)
•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 317)
•Covenant Choir–grades 3-5 (Choir Room)
•Cathedral Ringers Rehearsal (Room 402)
6:30pm•Bible Study: Extraordinary People (Fellowship Hall)
•A Sound Scriptural Approach to Prayer for Healing
(Room 303)
•A Look at Islam (Room 212)
•Wounds that Heal (Room 225)
•It Starts at Home (Parlor)
7:00pm•Bible Study–age 4-5 (Room 323)
•Carol Choir–grades 1-2 (Room 317)
•Life 20-Somethings Ladies Bible Study
(Off campus)
7:30pm•Senior High Roots (Youth 352)
•Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
8:00pm•Young Adults Pickup Basketball (Gym)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063)
6:00am•Turner Memorial Breakfast (Gym)
8:00am•Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212)
9:00am•Women’s Praise and Worship (Harper Chapel)
9:30am•Women’s Study: Wisdom of God (Room 316)
•Women’s Study: 1 Corinthians (Room 307)
•Women’s Study: Family Missions 101 (Room 308)
•Women’s Study: Gospel of Luke (Room 301/302)
12:00pm•Women’s Study: Beloved Disciple (Room 316)
6:00pm•A Sound Scriptural Approach to Prayer – part 1
(Room 303)
•Worship Team Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067)
10:00am•Bulletin Stuffing (Room 212)
12:00pm•Academy Staff meeting, noon dismissal
(Academy)
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067)
Member News
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
The Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Murphy (Mollie) in the death of his
mother, Jo Quinn Murphy of Statesville, NC, on
February 12, and to Garrisyn Murphy in the death
of her grandmother.
Mrs. Yvonne Cantrell, in the death of her mother,
Juanita Sudduth of Taylors, SC, on February 13.
Mr. and Mrs. Denton Burnette (Donna), in the death
of his grandmother, Juanita Sudduth of Taylors, SC,
on February 13, and to Parkes and Will Burnette in
the death of their great-grandmother.
A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC
Worship
FEBRUARY 24, 2013
8:15 and 11:00am Worship
9:40am Ignite Worship
“LISTEN TO HIM”
Where the Real Adventure Begins – Part 11
Matthew 17:1-13
Rev. Brian Stewart
9:20am – Continental Breakfast
(Memorial Hall)
9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School
Let’s EAT
Wednesday Meals
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Glazed Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes with Cheese
Green Beans with Diced Onions
Blackeyed Peas
Squash and Onions, Salad Bar
Assorted Breads and Desserts
Assignments for February 24th
8:00 First Welcome Team: Jackie Thompson (DC); Bill and Helen Arthur
(MH); Michael Combs (RW); Tom and Diane Drake (RSMH); Jackie
Thompson, Chuck Blankenship, Jamie Hunter, Ross Plyler, Gary Pouch,
Chris Wright, James Day, B.J. Pate, Sandy Wright, Arik Hempy, Jim Yarnell,
Sherry Yarnell (Ushers).
9:20 First Welcome Team: Hal Willson (DC); Milt and Caroline Lowder (GE);
Drew Brown (FH); Lauren Thomas (WCFH); Betty Stone (WCN); Scott
Stewart (P); Tony Greene (WSL); Drew Brown, Hal Willson (Ushers).
10:40 First Welcome Team: Dean Livingston (DC); Ann Buchanan (MH); Lee
Shelton (P); Tommy Toler (CR); Meredith Rigdon (WCN); Darleene Lathan
(RSMH); B.J. Pate (RW); Ken Chapman, Tim Delaney, Don Davidson,
Rick Erwin, Hank Faris, Walt Fowler, Brian Garrison, Eddie Lathan, Dean
Livingston, Joe Palmer, Mason Powell, Louis Voorhees (Ushers).
Nursery Workers: (9:25) Ann Templeton, Libby Hall, Beth Dukes, Maggie
Varn, Suzy Hwang, Robyn Shirley, Barbara Franklin, Clare McLain
McMahan; (10:45) Kate Hellier, Mary Dean, Dana Lyn Hoover, Danette
Hanks, Jen Pestrak, Chris and Jennifer Binder, David and Tiffany Hammett.
To join the First Welcome Team:
Contact Chuck Emory at [email protected] or 672.1753.
To join the Nursery Team:
Contact Evelyn Penkert at [email protected] or 672.1843.
Dee Blackwell, Dana Bostian
Barbara Brockell, Betty Coffee
Debbie Davidson, Michaela DeBruhl
Anna Kathryn Ellzey, Mercy Ellzey
Nancy Elmore, Marilyn Fain
Marvel A. Garrett, Louise Gilstrap
Virginia Gower, Lori Halabi
Richard Hewitt, Engrum Johnson
Joan LeClerc, Belinda Manley
Lauren Martin, Bobbie McCall
Franklin “Pierce” McGowan III
Deryl McKinney, Bill McLellan
Pat May, Sarah Millener
Owen O’Hara, Anna Palaghia
Bobbie Parks, Anna Reed
Pat Rhoden, Gloria Rogers
Vann Rogers, Bertha Mae Sims
Jack Symonette, Allan Stalvey
Jeanie Stoner, Mary Lou Vassar
Dot Whiteside, Beth Wilson
A.B. Windham, Drew Yanishak
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PRAYER REQUEST LINES
Prayer Requests: 672.1838
Prayer Appointments: 672.1848
Congregational Care Assistant
Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327
February 24–March 2, 2013
Contact Us
WHAT’S INSIDE
200 West Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Celebrate the 165th Birthday
of First Presbyterian March 3
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Jim Johnson Basketball Supper
with Coach Littlejohn honors
February 24
phone 864.235.0496
fax 864.235.0698
website FirstPresGreenville.org
email [email protected]
facebook.com/firstpresgreenville
twitter.com/fpcgreenville
Turner Memorial Breakfast with
Tommy Bowden February 28
Broadcasts
Men’s Impact II Conference
March 8-9
TELEVISION
First and Foremost Program
on WHNS-TV FOX Carolina
Sundays at 10:30am
For more information about
the ministry of FPC, visit
FirstPresGreenville.org
February 24–March 2, 2013
Celebrate the 165th Birthday of First Presbyterian Church!
Join us for Barbecue Lunch and Birthday Cake
Sunday, March 3, at 12:00pm in the Gym.
$5 per person ($20 family maximum)
A short program during lunch will feature our Youth Choirs.
Don’t miss the
Pipe Organ Extravaganza
Sunday, March 3, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
Join us as we mark the 25th anniversary of the dedication
of our Casavant pipe organ. Playing their favorite music will be
our own staff, several other local organists, and
former FPC organists Bob Glick and Bill Kutz.
The music will be further illuminated by an LED light show.
Remember to send your special FPC memories to Dr. Richard Gibbons by March 1:
[email protected] or 200 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601.