A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE , SC

Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677)Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067)Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660)Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063)Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455)Pastor of the Day: Chuck Emory (303.5690)

Ministry News

Volume 10, No. 41 October 13–19, 2013

Groce (704-7848, kgroce@neighborhoodfocus.org). HOLLIS OCTOBER “ITEM OF THE MONTH”

The October item for the children of Hollis Academy is hand sanitizer; please place in the Hollis bins located in Fellowship Hall, Memorial Hall, the Loggia, and several Sunday School rooms.

Student Ministries, Afton Britt, Charlie Buchanan, and Sean Gajda

SMALL GROUPS NOT MEETING OCTOBER 13Junior and Senior High small groups will not meet Sunday, October 13, following the Fall Retreat. Calendar for the Week

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 8:30am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am • Prayer Center Tours (Harper Chapel) 9:30am • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:45am • Sunday School 10:45am • Ignite Worship (Fellowship Hall) 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 4:30pm • Youth Choirs 5:00pm • GriefShare Support Group (Room 305) • Divorce Care Support Group (Room 308) • Divorce Care for Kids Support Group (Room 309) 5:30pm • Short-term Mission Training (Room 301)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 12:00pm • Moms’ College-age Prayer Group (Room 212) 5:30pm • Worship and Music Committee (Room 261) 6:30pm • Diaconate Meeting (Formal Dining Room) 7:00pm • Community Bible Study (Harper Chapel)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 8:30am • Bible Study: Fire on the Mountain (Room 308) 11:00am • Stephen Ministry Leadership Team (Parlor) 4:30pm • Academy Board Meeting (Room 261) 6:30pm • Worship Team Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall) • Circle #1 (Formal Dining Room) 7:00pm • Healing Prayer (Harper Chapel) • Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 7:00am • Life Men’s Bible Study (Off campus) 9:30am • Women’s Study: Follow Me... (Room 212) 11:30am • Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 1:30pm • Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (Room 212) 5:00pm • Strategic Planning Meeting (Room 261) 5:15pm • Wednesday Advantage Supper (Fellowship Hall) 6:00pm • Junior High Roots (Youth 354) • Alpha Course (Room 316) • Nursery Care–age 0-2 (Nursery Suite) 6:15pm • 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: 1-2-3 John (Fellowship Hall) • Knowing God: A Systems Approach (Room 307) • Men’s Fraternity: The Big Bang (Room 301) • Is the Bible Reliable? (Room 305) • Family Dynamics & Relationships 101 (Parlor) • Level 3 Healing Prayer Training (Room 303) • Raising a Modern-Day Knight (Room 212) • Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (Room 309) 6:45pm • Radiance Women’s Bible Study (Off campus) 7:00pm • Bible Study–age 4-5 (Room 323) • Carol Choir–grades 1-2 (Room 317) 7:30pm • Senior High Roots (Youth 352) • Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8:00pm • Young Adults Pick-Up Basketball (Gym)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am • Men’s Small Groups (Parlor) • Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Formal Dining Room) 8:00am • Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212) 9:00am • Women’s Praise and Worship (Harper Chapel) 9:30am • Women’s Study: Son of David (Room 316) • Women’s Study: 1000 Gifts (Room 308) • Women’s Study: Hebrews (Room 301) 12:00pm • Women’s Study: To Live is Christ (Rm 316) • Retired Men’s Luncheon (Off campus) 6:30pm • Level 2 Healing Prayer Training (Room 303)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 9:00am • Moms’ High School Prayer Group (Room 352) 10:00am • Bulletin Stuffi ng (Room 212)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 6:00pm • Mattoon PC Celebration Dinner (Fellowship Hall)

Member NewsThe Academy, Tom RoeACADEMY FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 25

Join us for the Academy Fall Festival on Friday, October 25, 5:00–8:00pm at First Pres. You’ll enjoy games, pumpkin patch, auction, bounce houses, train, Henry’s Smokehouse food truck, Kona Ice,

a casserole bake sale, and Academy Idol! Admission is free; activities are ticketed. For more information, please contact Claudette Oliver, coliver@fi rstpresgreenville.org or 672.0339.

Activities Ministry, Lindsay GrahamYOUTH BASKETBALL

GRADES 2-12: Watch your mailbox for the date and time of the fi rst practice. There’s no need to call and ask—just wait for the orange postcard.MINI-MITES GRADES K5-1: Players will receive information in November regarding their tip-off on December 7.

BEST OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TOURJoin the Activities Ministry tour of the Canadian Rockies May 23-30, 2014. A $350 deposit reserves one of the limited remaining spaces. Complete itinerary may be found at Tauck.com. Contact Donna Roper (672.0372 or droper@fi rstpresgreenville.org).

Children’s MinistrySPEND AN HOUR WITH FPC’S CHILDREN

The Children’s Ministry needs volunteers to help on Sunday mornings once a month in our nursery and preschool rooms. Contact Evelyn Penkert (672.1843 or epenkert@fi rstpresgreenville.org) for information and to reserve a place with your favorite age group. No prior teaching experience is necessary—just a love for God and kids!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXESThe mission of Operation Christmas Child is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, demonstrating God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world. Please stop by the Children’s Ministry to pick up a shoebox and an instruction pamphlet. Fill the box with the items requested and return it by Sunday, November 17. Questions? Contact Austin Clay, aclay@fi rstpresgreenville.org or 672.0337.

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartINTERESTED IN USHERING?

Each of our three services is in need of men and women willing to commit one Sunday a month as an usher. Ushering involves arriving 15 minutes early, greeting, handing out bulletins, receiving the offering, and tidying up after the service. This is a great way for you to get involved as a volunteer! Contact Donnie Johnson at Donnie@tmssouth.com or 630.7205 for details.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIPFPC will be sending another mission team to the Dominican Republic January 25–February 1, 2014. The cost for each participant will be about $1,300. The due date for deposits has been extended to October 13. Please fi ll out the application at RestorationLaRomana.org/trips, and leave it and a $100 deposit (made to FPC) in Brian Stewart’s church mailbox. For more information, contact Brian Stewart (672.7032) or Travis Ellison (354.7631), or go to RestorationLaRomana.org/trips.

IN THE ROUND TOUR CONCERT OCTOBER 20In the Round, a night of community worship featuring Bebo Norman, Andrew Peterson, and Sara Groves, will be held at Southside Fellowship Church (3161 Highway 14, Greenville 29615) on Sunday, October 20, 6:00–9:30pm. This concert will benefi t Compassion International and Miracle Hill Ministries. Tickets—$12 (group), $15, and $20—are available at intheroundtour2013.eventbrite.com. For details, visit facebook.com/intheroundtourgreenville.

BE A LIGHT BENEFIT CONCERT NOVEMBER 7The Board and staff of Neighborhood Focus invites you to a concert on Thursday, November 7, 7:30–9:30pm at The Block. This evening of worship, music, and prayer will support the ministry of Neighborhood Focus for increasing salvations, graduations, and opportunities for at-risk children in Greenville. Featured worship leaders include FPC’s own Frances Reid and Bradley Phillips, as well as Brian Darnell of GraceChurch Downtown. For details, contact Keith

RODRIGO RODRIGUEZ IN CONCERTClassical guitarist Rodrigo Rodriguez returns to First Pres for a concert on Sunday, November 3, at 7:00pm. Tickets ($10) are available in the Vineyard bookstore. Childcare is offered by reservation to Evelyn Penkert, 672.1843 or epenkert@fi rstpresgreenville.org.

MATTOON PRES CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARYOn October 19–20, Mattoon Presbyterian Church (415 Hampton Avenue) will celebrate its 135th Anniversary. First Pres members are invited to a Celebration Dinner and program on Saturday evening at 6:00pm in the First Pres Fellowship Hall, and to special Sunday services at Mattoon at 11:00am and 4:00pm. Tickets for the dinner ($25) are available in the Vineyard bookstore or by calling Mrs. Anna Smith at 269.5626. For more information, please visit MattoonPres.org.

SERMON CDS AVAILABLE SAME DAYEach week, you may purchase the sermon on audio CD following Sunday’s services. The 8:30am sermon CDs will be available by 10:30am in the Vineyard bookstore ($4 each). If you would like to pre-order, please email Marcie Lemley at mlemley@fi rstpresgreenville.org or call 672.0373.

Announcements

Honors & MemorialsAGAPE CLASSIn loving memory of: Clarence Buurman by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reed.CHURCH MEMORIAL FUND In loving memory of: Clarence Buurman by Mr. and Mrs. George Morneau;

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dempsey; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Workman III.

Brenda Snyder by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scales and family; the Melehes family; Mr. and Mrs. Mac Snyder and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hyatt; Mr. Braxton Cutchin; Mr. and Mrs. Craig Marchant; Dr. and Mrs. David Williams.

TURNER MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of: Clarence Buurman by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Efi rd.VISITATION MINISTRYIn loving memory of: Clarence Buurman by Mr. and Mrs. David Gibson.Don Davidson by Mr. and Mrs. Walt Goldman; Mr.

and Mrs. Bob Efi rd.

Volume 10, No. 41 October 13–19, 2013

The PRAYER CENTER is now open!

The Prayer Center in Harper Chapel features a warm and

inviting reception area and a quiet and confi dential area for

prayer and meditation. The center is available every Sunday, 8:15am—12:30pm .

Tours and Refreshments Sunday, October 13

in Harper Chapel

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYThe Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:Mr. and Mrs. Mark Massingill (Laura) in the death of

his father, William “Bill” Bennett Massingill of Easley, on October 7, and to Dixon, Andrew, and Sarah Kate Massingill in the death of their grandfather.train, Henry’s Smokehouse food truck, Kona Ice,

Worship Assignments for October 13thOCTOBER 13, 2013

8:30am and 11:00am Worship10:45am Ignite Worship

THE SERVANT WHO GIVESProverbs 3:3-12

Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons9:30am – Continental Breakfast

(Memorial Hall)9:45am – Sunday School

8:00 First Welcome Team: Sean Sudduth (DC); Sally Grumbos (P); Beverly Brown (MH); Ann Crider (WCN); George and Lou Creswell (RSMH); Rob Bailey, Joe Barron, Marshall Barron, Bob Browning, Bob Coles, David Dykes, Sean Sudduth, Michael Waldrop, Lucas Marchant, Sam Howard (Ushers).

9:20 First Welcome Team: Scott Stephens (DC); Grayson and Laurie Thomas (UPL); Sanford and Heather Ware (P); Millard and Margaret Goodnough (FH); Tony Greene (WSL); Stella Stall (GE); Nancy King (CY); Edward Stall (WCFH); Betty Stone (WCN); Scott Stephens (Usher).

10:40 First Welcome Team: Joel Corley (DC); Ann Buchanan (MH); Chris Buffi ngton (CR); Martha Beth Sturgis (RW); Meredith Rigdon (WCN); Al Phillips (P); Craig Bedenbaugh, Sally Bornmueller, Scott Childers, Joel Corley, Walt Fowler, Rosemary Jackson, Lee Langston, Ben Pangle (Ushers).

Elder Prayer Team 10: (8:30) Jim Childs, Towers Rice, Mack Ward; (10:45) Bryan Garrison, Eddie Terrell, Hal Willson; (11:00) Andy Douglas (Captain), Bobby Hoffman, Jerry White

Nursery Workers: (8:00) Donna Bright; (9:25) Jay and Suzanne Bostwick, Barb Fountain, Barbara Nickles, Melissa and John Robinette, Bill Norris, Betsy Littlejohn, Beth Duke, Maggie Varn; (10:45) Marty Garrison, Dan and Lynda Hoover, Jason Terry, Cary Medlin.

To join the First Welcome Team:Contact Chuck Emory at cemory@fi rstpresgreenville.org or 672.1753.

To join the Nursery Team:Contact Evelyn Penkert at epenkert@fi rstpresgreenville.org or 672.1843.

Contact Us200 West Washington Street

Greenville, SC 29601

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

phone 864.235.0496fax 864.235.0698

website FirstPresGreenville.orgemail contactus@fi rstpresgreenville.org

facebook.com/fi rstpresgreenvilletwitter.com/fpcgreenville

BroadcastTELEVISION

First and Foremost Programon WHNS-TV FOX Carolina

Sundays at 10:30am

Bold = New Italics = In Hospital

PRAYER REQUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848

Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Bible Study (12:30pm and 6:30pm) Dr. Richard Gibbons — 1 John 4:1-6

Wednesday Meals (11:30am and 5:15pm)Grilled Hamburger SteakBrown Rice with OnionsOven Browned Potatoes

Turnip Greens, Green BeansSalad Bar

Assorted Breads and Desserts

This WEDNESDAY

Walter Anderson, Marion AustellJohn Bearden, Carol Black

Hargrove “Skipper” Bowles IIIMae Bradberry, Mary Ann Brown

Jennie Edmonds, Eileen EdgeJoseph “Roy” Elmore, Sara FainGrace Garduno, Louis GardunoTina Garduno, Natalie Gibson

Glenn GoodwinMary Ann GravesWilbur Harling

Michelle Kim, Karen KingJanet MacCallum

Pat May, Deryl McKinneyJanie Patrick

Anna Reed, Bruce ReedJoann Reed, Bo Russell

Betty SierraBertha Mae Sims, Lewis Sims

Everly Grace SoutherlandStephanie Timmerman

Mary Lou VassarBette Ann Worrell

Drew Yanishak

Contact Us200 West Washington Street

Greenville, SC 29601

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

phone 864.235.0496fax 864.235.0698

website FirstPresGreenville.org

October 13–19, 2013

WHAT’S INSIDE

Commitment 2014

Prayer Center Tours October 13

Mattoon Pres 135th Anniversary

Dominican Republic Mission Trip

Youth Basketball News

Volunteers Needed:Children’s Ministry, Ushers

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Stewardship Sunday has arrived! You will soon receive your pledge card in the mail or you may pick one up at the church. Please consider your own personal fi nances and pray for God’s guidance in your support of the many ministries of First Pres.

Don’t forget to bring your pledge card on Commitment Sunday, October 20.

GRAINS OF GRACE

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

STUDENT MINISTRIES

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP PRAYER

SHAWL MINISTRY

MUSIC & ARTS