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SUNDAY ScheDUle
February 21 & 28, 2016Christ at the Center
Sunday, February 21SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
• Prayer breakfast - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
• Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am
• Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour 11:45 am
• Q2, Twenties & Thirties’ group, 12:15 pm, Room 322
Sunday, February 28THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
• Prayer breakfast - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
• Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am
• Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour 11:45 am
• Q2, Twenties & Thirties’ group, 12:15 pm, Room 322
february 28, “Wrestling with God: Deliver My Soul” Psalm 22
Evelyn Underhill once said that Lent is a time for spiritual stocktaking. It is a forty-day season of intentional reflection and contemplation to consider where we stand with God and God’s mission through the disciplines and practices of prayer, fasting, sacrifice, service, and worship.
Lent is a season of self-examination.
In a culture where criticism and critique of the “other” easily flows through social media, water coolers, cafeterias, and even family dinner tables, Lent invites us to abandon the impulse to take stock of someone else’s life, someone else’s commitment, or someone else’s choices. Instead, we take stock of our own lives, our own commitment, and our own choices. We engage in honest talk about ourselves and consider where we have fallen short in our principal vocation: to love God, love our neighbors, and love ourselves. Lent stops us in our tracks to turn the reflection inward. To paraphrase Leo Tolstoy, the most important advice I could give for this season of Lent is to say: “In the name of God, stop for a moment, cease your work, and look at yourself.”
Lent is a season of awareness.
One of the staple texts of the Lenten season comes from the pen of the Psalmist in the fifty-first Psalm: “For I know my transgressions and my sin is ever before me.” The writer, David, is cognizant and mindful of the reality of his sin. He knows he has broken the heart of God by what he has done and by what he has left undone. He knows he has stirred division and dissonance in the community. He knows that which has been done in secret still has consequences in both private and public spaces. He knows his transgressions and his sin can be found in plain sight. The season of Lent calls us to this kind of awareness. It calls us to this kind of candid and authentic self-examination.
Examine. Be aware. Be honest. Take stock.
And journey on…
See you in worship and the world,
Tony
Kevin Knab Rebekah LeMon
february 21, “Wrestling with God: Heels and faces”luke 19:28-40
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Prayers for THose IN MILITary serVICe
ensign Karim Abu-Akel captain Alexandria Miller-Anderson
Major charles AyersPVT Forrest “Woody” Bass
lt. JG Benjamin S. BondurantMaj. Jamison Bowman,
chaplain ABe3 Gregory Bridges
Sgt. Isaiah Bridges Glenn Thomas Johnson, AM3
Robert louis Johnson, hA Staff Sgt. Kevin lee
Lt. Wilson Mansfield McManus captain John Warren Robey
Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Brig. General Russell
Sanbornlt. David B. Sibley
commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III
Pastoral Care Report(As of February 10, 2016)
CONTINUINg CARE: Kathy Bess
RECUPERATINg: NeeNee Fortson, Michael Hehir,
Brooks Lide Jr., Randy Jones, Judson Hall, Sally Stalker,
Margaret Murphy, Rebecca Owens, Barbara Cavanaugh,
Elizabeth Shepherd, Mary gindcn.
If you have any pastoral concerns, please contact Rev. Kevin Knab at 404-228-7763 or [email protected]., or Pam Parrish at 404-228-7737 or [email protected].
Roadshows CateRing
easter is just around the corner, let Roadshows take care of all
of your catering needs. Visit our website
www.roadshowscatering.com
Karin Davis (404) 272-7031 Rhonda Bass (404) 281-7192
A complete catering service...
C O M E - O N - A L O N G M A R C H 1 7 T H !
cOMe-ON-AlONG TO GIBBS GARDeNSDAFFODIl FeSTIVAl
date: thursday, March 17, 2016tiMe: Meet Bus at 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 9:30 aMCost: $16 senior ticket, $5 for tram Ride, self-Pay arbor Cafe
Join us for a tour of the Fifth annual daffodil Festival at gibbs gardens to walk or ride past 20 Million daffodils in over 100
varieties in eight spring colors, in addition to forsythia, quince,and spiraea under the blossoming dogwood and cherry trees.
it’s the largest display of daffodils this side of holland. stunning!
Call Bruce gregory for reservations at 404-228-2263, or e-mailhim at [email protected]. Reserve yours now.
D a f f o D i l D i s p l a yG i b b s G a r D e n s
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What’s next?NEXT Church
National Gathering here at FPC!
Faith at the Crossroads. What’s at stake?
For you? For your congregation? For your community?First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
Feb 22-24, 2016
We are expecting 700 attendees to meet here in February and we need your help as volunteers.
Contact Stephanie Lane at 404.228.7757 or [email protected] to sign up for a shift during the conference.
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WHIZ KIDS TUTORING MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Are you interested in making a positive difference in the life of a child? The Whiz Kids Tutoring Min-istry needs additional volunteers to tutor elemen-tary school students in math or reading. Tutoring takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 2:15 to 3:45 at Snapfinger Elementary School which is located at 1365 Snapfinger Road in Deca-tur. If you are interested, or if you know anyone who is interested in tutoring a student in math or reading, please contact Granvette Matthews, the Whiz Kids Coordinator, at 404.228.7747 or at [email protected]. Volunteering just one hour per week can help make a significant difference in the academic life of a child who needs to develop basic math or reading skills.
March 24 7:00 – 9:00 PM (Times may vary in some locations.)
Potluck Dinner & Communion Service
in FPc Members’ homes around
Atlanta. Children & Youth
welcome.
Sign-up: Sundays, Feb. 28th thru
March 20th outside Fifield Hall or online.
For more information contact Jennifer Pendergast at
MAUNDY THURSDAY DINNER & WORSHIP
For 35 years, the First Presbyterian Church Women’s Transition Center has offered rest to the weary and food to the hungry. it has forged relationships, crossed boundaries and
transformed lives, inspiring powerful stories of hope. Join the FPC community Feb. 21 in Fifield Hall during the Sunday School hour, and after Worship to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this life-changing organization and those
who have made it possible.
W o m e n ’ s T r a n s i T i o n C e n T e r
353 5 t h a n n i V e R s a R y
FEB 21
in Fifield
Hall
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easter memorial flowers
the easter Memorial Fund is your opportunity to share in the easter Memorial Flowers. the name of the person(s) you wish to list will appear in our easter worship Bulletin. Complete
and return the form with your check by March 7.
Make checks payable to First Presbyterian Church and mail to: easter Memorials / First Presbyterian Church of atlanta
1328 Peachtree st ne atlanta ga 30309-3902
or register online http://www.firstpresatl.org/eastermemorialflowers/
Please print plainly. The names will be printed exactly as you print them.Name of Contributor:
Phone: Amt of contribution enclosed: $
Name(s) to be listed:
OrRegister
Online
Prayer Shawl Ministry
informational Gathering
Palm sunday, march 20th, 12:15-2:15pm
who: iris dodge & Katie sundermeier are hosting this event as a beautiful way to begin holy week in the spiri-tual context of a Prayer shawl Ministry. Join us if you are excited to restart our church’s Prayer shawl Ministry with us, or if you simply would like to come and see what it is all about. this is for advanced knitters/crocheters, those who have not picked up needles be-
fore, and everyone in between.
wheRe: you are invited to join us af-ter worship in the Bridal Room located between the Chapel and Peachtree st.
what: we will gather for lunch, learn about this meaningful ministry, and have some time to work on a Prayer shawl or a small square to take with us through holy week. Bring needles and
yarn if you have them.
how: Please RsVP to Pam Parrish, [email protected], or call the church if you are able to come by 3/16. Childcare is available upon request. if you have any questions, reach out to
Katie or iris.
GET INVOLVED FAIRSunday, February, 28, 2016
9:15 and 11:45 FiField Hall
Meet with Volunteers and find out how you
can get involved in different ministries
here at FPC!
CoMe Put your FaitH into aCtion!
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wresTLINg wITH god:
L E N T E N s m a L L g r o u p s
lenten Small Groups are forming for adults and youth. They will be discussion based and center on the sermons preached during lent. Groups will meet once a week for four weeks beginning the week of February 14th and running through the week of March 13th (with one flex week built in). Meeting times will be offered in mem-bers’ homes and at the church. All are welcome to join at any time throughout the study.
Lenten Small Group Options
A Lenten Journey
Brookhaven/N. Buckhead-Patrick and Missy Madden Sunday evenings, 4:30 to 6:00
Morningside/VA highland-chip and lauren edwards Wednesday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30
20’s/30’s-Kat Dimmick Wednesday evenings, 6:45 to 8:15
lenbrook/canterbury-lenbrook Thursday Mornings, 10:30 to 11:45
Middle School Group-FPC (Jay York) Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 7:00
High School Group-John and Duggan Lansing (Jay York) Wednesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:00
Wednesday Lunch Group-FPC (Kevin Knab) Wednesdays, 12:00 - lunch (bring your own),
12:30 to 1:30, study
Wednesday Evening Group #1-FPC (Allison Cochran) Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 7:00
Wednesday Evening Group #2-FPC (Allison Cochran) Wednesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:00
Community Bible Study Class-FPC (Connie Lee) Sunday Mornings, 9:30 to 10:30
To register for any group study, go to the FPC website or contact Allison Cochran at [email protected] or 404-228-7718.
PartnerSHiP Lenten StuDy
The Partnership of FPc and hillside Presbyterian invites you to join Greg Allen-Pickett, Director of Global Mission at FPC and M. Rebecca Burton,
Interim Pastor of hillside Presbyterian in a study that will meet on February 14, 21, 28 and March 6
3:30 to 5:00. February 14 and 21 will be at hillside and February 28 and March 6 will be at FPC.
The group will study the book, Forgiveness by Marjorie Thompson.
To register, go to the FPC website or contact Allison Cochran at [email protected]
or 404-228-7718.
You can join us anytime
Twenties & Thirties’C O N N E C T I O N S
BOOK CLUB1st & 3rd Mondays
of the month at 7:30 pm atLauren Meyer’s home.
Contact Lauren for details. [email protected]
COUPLES’ GROUP2nd & 4th Wednesdays
of the month at 7:00 pm.Contact Ann-Henley Saunders
LENTEN SMALL GROUPWednesdays at 6:45 pm
from February 17 to March 19at Kat Dimmick's home.
Contact Kat for more [email protected]
All 20-30 somethings are welcome!
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YOUTHNURSERY/pREScHOOL & ELEMENTaRY
YOUTH GROUP – SUNDAY MORNINGS Join us for Youth Group in February. Each Sunday morning, we’ll gather in B-111 for doughnuts, singing, and fellowship before breaking out into small groups.
HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH BUNCH Sunday March 6, high schoolers will have their next lunch outing . We’ll gather in B111 right after worship, pick a place and head out. Join us as we attempt to find the best brunch/lunch spot in Atlanta.
YOUTH LENTEN SMALL GROUPS There’s still time to join us for our Youth Lenten Small Groups on Wednesdays. Middle school meets in B111 from 5:30-7:00pm and high school meets at the Lansing’s from 7:30-9:00pm. Remaining dates are February 24, March 2 and 16.
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUTH MISSION TRIPS We’re excited to announce that we have two opportunities for our youth to part-ner with DOOR in the Summer of 2016 in Chicago as part of their urban mission experience. Registration is open and space is limited!
Middle School Mission Trip – June 19-24 High School Mission Trip – June 26-July 1
MONTREAT We’re headed back! After a nearly twenty-year hiatus, we’re headed back to the annual Montreat Youth Conference. Dates are June 5-11 and limited space is available for all youth currently in grades 8 through 12.
Not getting our Tuesday, Youth News??? Email Jay ([email protected]) to be added so you won’t miss out.
Whether it’s a small group, a Bible study, a social event, or a service opportunity, there are ample ways to connect with our community.
Q2, SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Q2 meets on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in Room 322. Join us for Bible studies and engaging, thoughtful discussions. Bonus? We often head to brunch after our 12:15 p.m. class, too.
MAUNDY THURSDAY DINNER Thursday, March 24th from 7-9 p.m. at Jennifer Pendergast’s home. Contact Ann-Henley at [email protected] to RSVP.
Not receiving our e-newsletters? Email Ann-Henley at [email protected] so you can stay in the loop.
Join us in the surf shack this summer! June 6-10 9:00am to 12 noon
We will sing, dance, craft, snack, and learn our way through 5 fun Bible stories!
Children ages 3 (and potty trained) through rising 6th grade
NEW THIS YEAR - VBS AFTERCARE CAMP! 12 noon to 4 pm, every day Registration goes live on February 14th! Youth and parent volunteers needed as well! Can’t wait to see you there!
TWENTIES & THIRTIES
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL’S ANNUAL AUCTION:
oh, the Places We’ll Go! MARCH 5, 2016 AT 7:00PM
Piedmont Driving Club 1215 Piedmont Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30309 DINNER, SILENT & LIVE AUCTION
Plus: a Raffle, Wine Pull, Restaurant Wheel, Teacher Experiences,
Live Music & Cocktails!
CAT IN THE HAT CHIC SUGGESTED, COAT AND TIE A MUST
Purchase Patron and individual tickets online at: qtego.net/qlink/fpp
Online bidding will be available (link will be sent prior to the event).
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aDULT DIScIpLESHIp
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. - Mother Teresa
Drop-Off locations: There are marked bins around FPC and in your Sunday school classrooms. Please label your donations with your class name. Winners will be announced the week of April 4th.
Our Lenten Food Drive is sponsored by FPC’s Discipleship & Community Ministries
Our goal is 6,000 cans and boxes of foodto be given to hungry people through
our Venable Food Pantry.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL & CHOIR
F O O D D R I V EFEBRUARY 14 THRU MARCH 20Demand is high and supplies are low.
Please give as you are able.
M e n s Quarterly B r e a k f a s t
Time to register!
Please RSVP by FEBRUARY 15 www.firstpresatl.org/mensbreakfast
Friday, February 19th7:30 – 8:45 a.m. in Fifield Hall,
Cost $10
Our Guest Speakers KYLE & BRENT PEASE
Nationally known Ironman Brothers
Working Women’s Book ClubEvery Tuesday
11:45 am - 12:45pmRoom 156
For women in the Midtown areawho welcome a mid-day breakfrom the work environment.
WORKING WOMEN’S
BOOK CLUB Contact Allison Cochran 404-228-7718
THE BLESSINGS OF A SKINNED KNEE Moms Seeking More:Moms of preschoolers & elementary age children
THE BLESSINGS OF A SKINNED KNEE by Wendy Mogel, PhD
Fridays, 9:30 to 10:30 amRoom B324
Led byAllison Cochran
The Presbyterian Church - USA’s Stance on Racism, Unity and Reconciliation
THE INTERNATIONALS CLASSFebruary 14 & 28
9:30 -10:30 am in Room 327led by Dr. Kevin Park
Associate Dean, Advanced Professional Studies andAssistant Professor of Theology; Interim Director of KAM
at Columbia Theological Seminary
February 14The first of a 2-part program on
“Belhar Among the Confessions: An Introduction”
February 28Adoption of the Belhar Confession by the Presbyterian Church “A Cry From the Heart: Significance of the Belhar Confession
for Us Today”
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Sunday School 9:30 am
Sunday Worship Service - 10:45 am
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The Mustard Seed
a strfirst presbyterian church of atlanta
t h e s c h o o l o f f i n e
Come learn more about private lessons at the School of fine arts at our open house following worship on Sunday, March 13th from 12:00-1:30. Drop-in and tour our six different studio rooms on the second floor. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about one of First Presbyterian’s hidden gems! Refreshments will be served in the orchestra room. Please plan to stop by!
Katie Patterson, interim Director
(404) 228-7753
www.firstpresatl.org/sfa
We’ve filled The Mustard Seed with lovely gift items, cards, jewelry and a broad selection of books.
Hop by and
say hi!
To register, contact Margaret Evans
404-228-7712 or [email protected].
First Presbyterian Church Family
Easter EggHunt
Saturday ~ March 26, 2016 10:30 am in Winn Park (Ansley Park neighborhood)
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