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

Volume 8, No. 18 May 1–7, 2011

Ministry News

Calendar for the Week

Member News

Activities Ministry, Lindsay GrahamFPC SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS

T-Ball Camp: June 20-23, 10:00am–12:00pm, for ages K4 & K5 rising ($40)Pee Wee Basketball Camp: June 20-23,12:30–2:30pm, for ages K5, K6, & 1st Grade rising ($40)Visit FirstPresGreenville.org/activities.htm for details and sign-up forms. Questions? Contact Donna at 672.0372 or droper@firstpresgreenville.org.

Children’s MinistryADOPT A CHILD IN PRAYER DAY MAY 5

The Children’s Ministry has designated Thursday, May 5, as Adopt a Child in Prayer Day at FPC. To receive a child’s name, call Karen King (672.0337) or pick up a child’s information card in your adult Sunday School class. We ask that you lift up the child in prayer at least three times on May 5. Thank you for your prayers for our children and youth.

College and Young Adult Ministry, Phil HargroveLIFE MEN’S BIBLE STUDY BEGINS MAY 4

Young adult men interested in getting together regularly with some other Life men to encourage each other, read scripture, and pray—this group is for you. Plan to meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 7:00–7:45am, at Atlanta Bread Company on Main Street, beginning Wednesday, May 4.

COLLEGE AGE WEEKLY GATHERINGJoin us for a time of Bible study and community-building on Tuesdays, May 17–August 2, 7:00pm at the Sanders’ home (221 Chapman Road, Greenville 29605, 233.6726). We will dig into God’s word and then spend time together eating, going to a Drive game, whatever! Come hang out with old friends and make some new ones.

OTHER UPCOMING AND ONGOING EVENTS•Wednesday Evening Basketball: The FPC gym

is open for full-court pick-up basketball on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm. Get together for a little friendly competition!

•Mulberry May Fair: Join us for this great volunteer service opportunity at the Mulberry Court Apartments through Hands on Greenville Saturday May 7, 11:00am–3:00pm. Help with face-painting, popcorn-making, and increasing awareness of health resources in the community. If you’re available and willing to help, contact Jennifer Parlett at jcparlett@gmail.com.

•Dinner with Richard and Ruth: FPC’s Senior Pastor Richard Gibbons and his wife Ruth have invited the Life group to their home on Monday, May 9, at 6:30pm for dinner and discussion.

•Life.Community: 6:30–8:30pm on Monday nights is our weekly time of fellowship and Bible study.

•Female “20 Somethings” Bible Study: Gather on Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Diana Orders’ home, 109 Holbrook Trail, Greenville, 29605

•Transitions College/Young Adult Sunday School:Sundays at 9:40am in Room 317, we will be

“nested” in the current Prime Time class for a few months.

Sundays at 11:00am in Room 317 is a time for Bible study, community-building, and missions/service.

Educational Ministries, Tim LeslieWEDNESDAY LUNCHEON BIBLE STUDY

During Wednesday Luncheon Bible Study, Richard Gibbons is teaching a 12-week study on the book, The Mystery of God’s Will, by Charles Swindoll. The book is available for purchase in The Vineyard bookstore.

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartFIRST LOOK CLASS BEGINS MAY 15

Those interested in learning more about membership at First Presbyterian Church are invited to attend First Look classes on Sundays, May 15, 22, and 29, 9:40–10:50am in the Parlor, with reception into the church on May 29 if desired. Contact Beverley (672.1754 or balberson@firstpresgreenville.org) with questions or to register.

THREE DAYS THAT LAST A LIFETIMECome share Christ at Presbyterian Pilgrimage #60, May 19-22 at Camp St. Christopher, Seabrook Island, SC. To inquire about registration, contact Stephanie Johnson at 907.1516 or earthangel1953@hotmail.com.

GRAINS OF GRACE KICKOFF LUNCHEONMark your calendars for Sunday, May 15, 12:15–1:45pm in Fellowship Hall, when all FPC families

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYThe Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:Mr. and Mrs. Buster Kennedy (Sherri), 122 Wrenfield

Court, Piedmont 29673, in the death of his father, E. E. “Al” Kennedy, Sr., of Greer, on April 19.

Mr. and Mrs. David Coyne (Jennifer), 2036 10th Street Boulevard NW, Hickory, NC 28601, in the death of her grandfather, E. E. “Al” Kennedy, Sr., of Greer, on April 19, and to Meredith, Patrick, and Savannah Coyne in the death of their great-grandfather.

SUNDAY, MAY 1Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423-0677) 7:50am•ChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) 8:15am•WorshipService (Sanctuary) 8:30am•StephenMinistryPeerSupervision(Room314) 9:00am•Women’sMinistryOpenHouse(Room212) 9:20am•ContinentalBreakfast(MemorialHall) 9:40am•ContemporaryWorship(FellowshipHall) •SundaySchoolA •FamilyUniversity(HarperChapel) 11:00am•WorshipService/PVMcommissioning(Sanctuary) •SundaySchoolB •FamilyUniversity(HarperChapel) 12:15pm•PVMReception(Parlor) 12:30pm•CSILuncheon(FellowshipHall) 2:00pm•FoothillsPresbyteryMeeting(FPCSpartanburg) 4:30pm•Resonate! Prime and Resonate! (Choir Room) 6:00pm•YouthHouseGroups(Offcampus) •10thGradeBoysSmallGroup(Youth352) •11thGradeBoysSmallGroup(Youth354) •Men’sSmallGroupBibleStudy(Room217) •RaisingaModern-DayKnight(Room301)MONDAY, MAY 2Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423-3455) 12:00pm•Moms’College-agePrayerGroup(Room212) •JuniorHighLeaders(Youth354) 5:00pm•MissionsandOutreachCommittee(Room301) 5:30pm•PastoralVisitationMinistry(Parlor) 6:30pm•Life.Community—YoungAdults(OldCentreStage) 7:00pm•CommunityBibleStudy(Rm303,HarperChapel)TUESDAY, MAY 3Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423-2067) 8:30am•BibleStudy:To Live is Christ (Room 305) 9:00am•GreenvilleHighMomsInTouchPrayer(Rm212) •Women’sMinistryBibleModerators(Room316) 10:30am•Women’sMinistryCouncil(Room212) 11:30am•ElderberriesSeniorAdultsLuncheonBibleStudy (Fellowship Hall) 6:15pm•Raising a Modern-Day Knight (Room 301) 6:30pm•WorshipTeamRehearsal(FellowshipHall) 7:00pm•HealingPrayer(HarperChapel) •BoyScoutTroop11(ScoutHut)WEDNESDAY, MAY 4Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423-2063) 9:00am•TheAcademyMomsInTouchPrayerGroup (Memorial Dining Room) 9:30am•PrayerCommittee(Room310) 11:30am•LuncheonBibleStudy(FellowshipHall) 1:30pm•StephenMinistryPeerSupervision(Room212) 5:30pm•StephenMinistryPeerSupervision(Room309) 6:00pm•JuniorHighMomentum/$3Supper(Youth354) 6:13pm•Men’sFraternity:Wild at Heart (Corner Pocket) 6:15pm•Cherub,Carol,andCovenantChoirs(ChoirRoom) 6:30pm•NewOfficerTraining(Room307) •PotteryClub(Room242) 7:30pm•SanctuaryChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) •SeniorHighRoots(Youth352)THURSDAY, MAY 5: ADOPT A CHILD IN PRAYER DAYPastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423-2660) 7:00am•Men’sPrayerBreakfast(MemorialDiningRoom) 8:00am•Women’sPrayerGroup(Room212) 9:00am•Women’sPraiseandWorship(HarperChapel) 9:30pm•BibleStudy:TheProphetJeremiah(Room301) •MMOAlphaClass(Room308) 12:00pm•RetiredMen’sLuncheon(Offcampus) 12:10pm•Refresh(Room301/302) 6:30pm•CSI:Greenville Leadership Team (Room 261)FRIDAY, MAY 6Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423-2067) 10:00am•BulletinStuffing(Room212)SATURDAY, MAY 7Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423-2063)

will gather after worship for barbecue, music, and the launch of an exciting mission opportunity!

JOIN THE FIRST PRES HABITAT TEAM First Presbyterian is helping to build another

Habitat house in Travelers Rest. For details on the build schedule and how to volunteer, contact Joe Barron, joembarron@yahoo.com or 915.3982.

Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob JonesCSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES EVENTS

The CSI Quarterly luncheon will be Sunday, May 1, at 12:33pm in Fellowship Hall, with Mark Wells speaking on “Finding Life’s Purpose in God’s Will.” Cost is $7 for the fried chicken lunch. RSVP to Jennifer Paramore (jparamore1991@att.net).CSI’s Monthly Dinner Night is Friday, May 6, at 6:00pm at Liberty Grill, 941 South Main Street. For questions and to guarantee a spot, email Jennifer Paramore (jparamore1991@att.net).

FAMILY UNIVERSITY ON MAY 1Join us in Family U. on May 1 at 9:40am or 11:00am in Harper Chapel to hear Lisa Van Riper on “What a Christian Home Looks Like.” For details, call Bob Jones at 672.0349.

Military Ministry, Bob BrowningCOMBAT CHAPLAINS IN ACTION SPEAKER MAY 8

On Sunday, May 8, in Harper Chapel, 9:45–10:45am, the Military Ministry is extremely fortunate to have CH (LTC) Gary C. Williams, USAR, visit the church to talk about CombatChaplains in Action and “Why is it important to ensure that your children are Christ-centered before leaving home.” He will also be available to answer questions. Chaplain Williams, as BG Wayne Brock’s Chaplain for the 359th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, was supported by First Pres during his recently completed tour in Afghanistan. Please join us in welcoming Chaplain Williams and hearing his message.

Mothers’ Morning Out, Tina Jonesmom.2.mom BRUNCH

You’ll enjoy delicious food, fellowship, and encouragement at the next mom.2.mom Brunch, Tuesday, May 10, 9:30–11:00am in Fellowship Hall. Call Tina (672.0347) for details.

Senior Adult Ministry, Pam ColePASTORAL VISITATION MINISTRY

The FPC Pastoral Visitation Ministry expands this Sunday as a new and dedicated group of PVMs is commissioned on May 1. Please lift up this ministry in prayer as they reach out to the homebound of our congregation. For more details, contact Barbara Brockell, 672.0348 or bbrockell@firstpresgreenville.org.

ELDERBERRIES SENIOR ADULTS MAY 3The next meeting of Elderberries is Tuesday, May 3, at 11:30am in Fellowship Hall. Everyone age 55 and older is welcome to attend. We welcome Mrs. Shirley Gallamore who will present a program of inspirational music. The program is free; lunch is $7.00. For reservations or information, please contact Pat Browning at 313.8004.

Women’s MinistryWOMEN’S MINISTRY ROOM OPEN HOUSE

The Women’s Ministry invites you to an “Open House” on Sunday, May 1, 9:30am–12:30pm to view the newly redecorated Women’s Ministry room. After any of the three worship services, please stop by for refreshments in Room 212, located off the main hallway to the Sanctuary.

Honors & MemorialsAGAPE CLASSIn loving memory of:John Ayers by Mrs. Dorothy Rollins.CHURCH MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of:Doris Latham by Richard and Pate Neal.TURNER MEMORIAL FUNDIn honor of:Cema Powell on her birthday by Mrs. Joan Deifell.

AnnouncementsMEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

FPC has a part-time opening for a Membership Development Director in the Evangelism and Missions Ministry. Responsibilities include connecting with visitors and new members, shepherding these individuals and families into meaningful involvement with FPC, and coordinating various projects, including the First Welcome team. The position requires a Sunday work schedule as well as several hours in the office during the week. Please send your resume to Bonnie Blackman (bblackman@firstpresgreenville.org), or call 672.0335 for more information.

LOST AND FOUNDCheck out the Lost and Found table outside the elevator near the reception area. Items not claimed will be given to charity after May 10.

SANCTUARY FLOWERSTo provide flowers for the Sanctuary in memory or honor of loved ones on May 15, contact Barbara Seibel at 235.0496.

Sunday Worship Assignments for May 1st Prayer ListMAY 1, 2011

8:15 and 11:00am Worship 9:40am Contemporary Worship

“Conspiracy Theory” – Part 1 Genesis 37:1-11

Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons

9:20am – Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall)

9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School

Wednesday LunchMAY 4, 2011Fried ChickenBrown Rice

Breaded OkraGreen Beans

Vegetable BlendAssorted Desserts

8:00 First Welcome Team: Donnie Johnson (DC); Mary Seiley; Aileen Clay (P); Mozelle Moore (MH); David Yoder (CR); Michael Combs (RW); Mary Gladys Gilstrap (RSMH); Dave Anderson, Bayne Brown, Jane Anne Bruch, John Bruch, Denton Burnette, Donnie Johnson,MarkTrexler,SteveThompson(Ushers).

9:20 First Welcome Team: Russell Guest (DC); Jane Anne Bruch; Richard Furman (P); RyanandGraceTrail(GE);DrewScott(CY);BillieSkinner(UPL);BrianCooke(WSL);Mikel Ann Scott (WCFH); Betty Cady (WCUN); Don Childers, Cody Cobb, BrianCooke,KevinCombs,MarkCooter,RussellGuest,TimSisk,WillSykes(Ushers).

10:40 First Welcome Team: Adam Bach (DC); Mozelle Moore; Malcolm Floyd (MH); GlennBatson(CR);RobHassold(RW);BenLanz(WCUN);JamieDaniel,BenPangle(RSMH); Jay and Sarah-Lauren Orders (P); John Alexander or Boyd Anderson, Steve Alexander, Adam Bach, Bernie Ellis, Walt Fowler, David Gibson, Michael Leverette, RichyMilligan,CarolineMullen,WesPlyler,BobShell,JimmyVonHollen(Ushers).

Nursery Workers: (9:25) Tom Angermeier, Jane Anne Bruch, Allison Stapleton, Chris and LeAnn Garrett, Bonnie Combs, Caroline Mullen; (10:45) Cathy and Bruce Stephens, Jamie Bach, Susan Simpson, Catherine Koysza, Sangita Shirley

To join the First Welcome Team: Contact Beth Beutler at bbeutler@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1753.

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

200 West Washington StreetGreenville, SC 29601

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phone 864.235.0496fax 864.235.0698

web FirstPresGreenville.org

Broadcasts:RADIO

First and Foremost Radio Programon Shine 96.7 FM

Sundays at 10:30am

TELEVISIONFirst and Foremost Television Program

on WHNS-TV FOX Carolina Sundays at 10:30am

May 1–7, 2011

WHAT’S INSIDE:“Conspiracy Theory?”

A New Sermon Series begins May 1

Insert: Easter Honors & Memorials

Pastoral Visitation Ministry Commissioning May 1

Women’s Ministry Open House May 1

Adopt a Child in Prayer Day May 5

mom.2.mom Brunch May 10

Grains of Grace Kickoff Luncheon May 15

First Look Class begins May 15For more information about

the ministry of FPC, visit FirstPresGreenville.org

Bold = New Italics = In Hospital

Tom BrisseyMarcia Coggins, John ColeJean Corbin, Sam Elmore

Lewis FramptonLee Anne GoforthDr. Johnny GoforthSummer GrahamMary Ann Graves

Joel Gray III, Grover HaynesRiley Haskell, Lauren Karrer, Michael Lusk, James MangumDeryl McKinney, Sandy MillsLena Perrin, Arthur PhillipsJohn Pine, Bobby Putman

Virginia Putman, Anna ReedBruce Reed, Carol Richman

Bertha Mae SimsCharlieUpchurchBen van Handel

PRAYER REqUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

?A New Sermon Series begins May 1

Have you ever felt that life is conspiring against you? Have you been looking for hope and direction? In the Old Testament story of Joseph, we discover a man who is tested in extraordinary ways and is stronger as a result. Yet in the beginning, Joseph’s life showed very little promise: the youngest of thirteen children, a dreamer who was hated by his brothers. So where did Joseph get the qualities of integrity, leadership, and godliness that enabled him to change from being a slave to becoming the Prime Minister of Egypt? Join us each Sunday as we see God conspiring to work in the life of Joseph.

Easter Memorials & Honors

The lilies are given to the glory of God by the following.

In Loving Memory

April 2011

Gene and Perry Aiken by Mary Lane, Jimmy, Sherry, and RhettMr. and Mrs. John O. Alexander by Joyce AlexanderMr. and Mrs. W. H. Alford by Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Gailey, Kathryn and Tamara GaileyMy parents, Margie and Howard Arledge, by Sandra ArledgeBarbara Attaway, an angel, by Ben AttawayMy parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Attaway, by Ben AttawayBobby’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Austell, and brother, Mr. Ned Austell, by Bobby and Marion AustellAmy Law Banks by Charles E. Banks familyMrs. Gladys Talbert Barron by Bernie and Susan Ellis and Frances ElliottMy precious mom, Sylvia Benjamin, by Catherine FlaggRev. and Mrs. Alfred L. Bixler by Linda and Bruce WhitleyMy loving parents by Phil BradleyC. Frank Brasington by Barbara BrasingtonMy loving parents, Jesse and Paige Brightwell, and my loving brother, Jesse Brightwell, Jr., by Buddy and Barbara

Brightwell SmithMargaret Upchurch Brissey by her familyWilliam R. Brownlee by Luke and Ben BrownleeMy stepfather, James DeMarco Burgess, and my aunt, Sylvia Frierson Washington, by Tony Terrell GreeneSandra Chambers by Dick and Elizabeth WhitneyJanice Chandler by John and Tina JonesLang Cheves, Boo Cheves, and Ed Olechovsky, our beloved parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, by Gordon

and Ann Sherard; Cheves, Garrett, Garrrett, Jr., and Lang Steck; Gordon III, Molly, and the Misses Sherards – Curry, Molly McCuen, and Birney; Reid and Carrie Sherard

Jack Hendrix Clark, Joy’s father, by Rick and Joy SturgisEdward Wimberly “Wim” Clay by Edward, Austin, Kathryn, and Wim ClayNatalie Hudson Coble by Sally and Joe CobleJim Collins, my brother-in-law, by Priscilla OgataBraxton B. Comer, Jr., by Charlene H. Comer and familyMy sister, Colleen G. Crayne, by Betty G. CoffeyJanie Crawford and Randy Poe by Becky and Jimmy JohnsonEleanor Davis by Lee LangstonMr. and Mrs. Robert G. Dell by Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Gailey, Kathryn and Tamara GaileyOur parents by Harriet and Jerry DempseyDr. and Mrs. Walter G. Dixon, Dannelle’s parents, by Larry and Dannelle BloomerOur parents by Dr. and Mrs. J. A. DunlapRosemary Bulling Dykes by Nancy and David DykesMy dad, Harry L. Edwards, by Margaret E. DixonJohn Bradford “Brad” Edwards by Janet, Tom, Benjamin, Parks, and David EdwardsMy parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. T. Edwards, by Brenda McMinn William Keith Ellis, my precious earthly father, by Evelyn Ellis SmithMy parents by Dave Erwin

Wendy Elaine Fairchild by Bob and Mary Ann FairchildJudd Farr by Gena, Corbin, Riley, and Langdon HaskellJudd Farr by his familyWalter A. Fowler, Jr., by Sara FowlerMr. and Mrs. Thompson Gailey by Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Gailey, Kathryn and Tamara GaileyHarry Garrison by Brian and April GarrisonSallie Murdock Glass by Mary G. SeileyOur beloved parents by Robert and Annette GlassMr. and Mrs. Henry P. Goodwin by Judy MeadorsWilliam Hall Grey by Motte J. GreyMarjorie Hayward Davis Grier by Paul, Susan, Hayward, and Elizabeth GrierNelle and Walter Griffin by Nelle and Bruce McPhersonNelle and Walter Griffin by all the Sherards and Steck familyRose Hammond by Kelly, Lee, Austin, and Ashlyn PowellBaby John Robert “Rip” Harris, God’s Littlest Angel, by all the Sherards and Steck familyGeorgie D. Holloway by Charlene H. Comer and familyMary Ross Huneycutt by Betty H. Huneycutt and familyVance E. Huneycutt by Betty H. Huneycutt and familyDavid’s father and Matt and Cate’s grandfather, Robert Husman, by the Husman familyDr. J. Hal Jameson and Sue Jameson by Charlotte and Michael WatsonMy son, Robert Lake Jameson, by Christine C. JamesonSylvia Ward Juraschek by Nancy and David DykesJulie Grey Kernodle by Motte J. GreyDiane Kerrick by Laura KerrickDon and Eleanor Kilmer by Joanne and David ForryHelen D. Knox by Mr. Harry KnoxMy husband, Hugh, who passed away on February 17, 2003, by Lib LanfordMr. and Mrs. George H. Lanier, Jr., by Lottie Smith and familyMy sister, Nita G. Leatherwood, by Betty G. CoffeyElizabeth Little by Lee LangstonBrock Madden by Fred and Sara Morris, grandparentsBrock Madden by Eddie and Cricket TerrellTom Mahaffey by Bonell and Kelly MahaffeyNancy Mallia, Janet’s sister, by Janet, Tom, Benjamin, Parks, and David EdwardsFrank McGuiness by Roger and Connie StoddardGary T. McMinn, loving husband, father, and grandfather, by Brenda McMinnGary McMinn by Jonathan, Suzanne, Gray, and Ava PhilipsenElizabeth and Bruce McPherson by Nelle and Bruce McPhersonBabe and Bruce McPherson by all the Sherards and Steck familyMy mother, Sunny Merrell, by James MangumOur parents, Walter and Melba Miller and Hank and Edna Hunter, by Lee and Lindy MillerAnne Moore by Joyce AlexanderOur parents, Harvey and Hester Murdock and John and Frances Werner, by Jerry and Joan MurdockRosa and Walker Murray by Clare, Al, and Kate PhinneyElizabeth Isabella Newman by Greg and Barbara BrockellSandra Nichols by Kelly, Lee, Austin, and Ashlyn PowellPaul Nipper, Jr., by Betty NipperJames B. Orders, Jr., by Jimmy and Diana OrdersMy dear husband, Lester, by Charlotte ParrMrs. Peggy Patrick, Pam Cole’s mother, by all the Sherards and Steck familyWalter L. Patton by Marilyn W. PattonVince Perone by Joyce PeroneMy husband, parents, and sisters by Helen F. PerryOur son, Jody, by Arthur and Myra PhillipsGeorge Phinney by Clare, Al, and Kate PhinneyRodney M. Piper, Sr., by Dettie Piper and familyThomas McConnell Poe, Jr., by Ann PoeRussell Powell by Kelly, Lee, Austin, and Ashlyn Powell

Our beloved son, Richard Avery Rabb, by Richard and Gaynelle RabbGrace and Charles Rambler by Ray and Joyce RamblerVardry D. Ramseur III by the Ramseur familyJohn Justin Randall by Angela RandallMy husband, Thomas, and my daughter, Nancy, by the Regan familyWilliam E. Reid, Jr., beloved father and grandfather, by Will and Melody ReidRachel Robinson by her familyVera and Walter Schliffka by Ray and Joyce RamblerMark Seward and Jim Seward by Betty SewardJim and Mark Seward by Johnny, Lisa, and Matthew WhittedAlexander Edwin Shaw III by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Abrams and Alex AbramsMarilyn Ruth Shiffler by Laura KerrickLowell Shive by Susan and Raoul GlennMr. and Mrs. Daniel Simpson by Carrie, Ben, Jay, and Agatha DickertCharles H. Smith II by Lottie Smith and familyMr. and Mrs. Charles J. Smith by Lottie Smith and familyCharlie Smith by all the Sherards and Steck familyJim and Camilla Smith by Mr. and Mrs. James O. Smith, Jr.Our mother and grandmother, Pat C. Spearman, by Buddy, Kathi, Erin, and Andrew DanielMarty Stover by Bill and Sue Stover, Molly LaHay, and Elizabeth RogersMax Stringer by Tommy and Carrie StringerAmy Kay Stubbs, a loving wife, mother, and friend, by Ginger and Rob CarlonAll of our family that has gone before us by Mr. and Mrs. William B. SturgisJane Wall Sykes by the Highlights Sunday School ClassJane Wall Sykes by Jane and Bill SykesW. Frank Taylor by the Frank Taylor familyRonald G. “Ronny” Thompson by his wife, Sandra Thompson, and his familyJoe A. Timmerman and Doris Cowan by Eben and Jo CowanRobert W. Tinsley by the Flock Sunday School ClassOur son, David, by John and Max TrexlerCarmen Upchurch by Charles, Mary Ellen, Ben, Merritt, Zach, Leslie, Jeff, and RyanSara Frances Wallace and James Bethel Orders, Jr., by Jay and Sarah Lauren OrdersBryan Walton III by Brian and April GarrisonPansy and Charles Watson by Charlotte and Michael WatsonOur parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shirley West, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Madison Dix, by Dr. and Mrs. Charles

S. WestPat White by Luke and Ben BrownleeMr. and Mrs. James Whitmire by Carrie, Ben, Jay, and Agatha DickertPolly and Jackie Whitted by Johnny, Lisa, and Matthew WhittedGrandy and Amy Williams by Bart, Suszanne, Amy Kate, Davis, and Colin WilliamsJerry Williamson by Jessica BrooksMark Waddell Winburn by John, Susan, David, Katie, Mac, and SamJames H. and Maurine Woodside by Marilyn W. PattonOur father, Steve Wynkoop, by Griffin and Will WynkoopSkip Young, my husband, by Kitty YoungDavid Young, our son, by Kitty YoungSkip Young by Susan and Raoul Glenn

Joyce Alexander, my best friend, by Ben AttawayEd and Louise Barnes by Bernie and Susan Ellis and Frances ElliottLois Barnhill by Morgan BarnhillRae Bateman by Shane, Caroline, Victoria and Margaret MullenJennie and Ernie Branch by Lynn JeffcoatLauren Brown, our wonderful mother, by Heyward, Thomas, Mary Evelyn, and Margeret Ann BrownMy mother, Annette Greene Burgess and my sister, Amber Danielle Burgess, by Tony Terrell GreeneOur parents, Vic and Carol Burrell and Jack and Dot Whitesides, by Brian and Karen BurrellOur parents, Bob and Esther Burroughs and Kay Reid, by Will and Melody ReidOur grandchildren, Mary Margaret Carter, 2011 Greenville High graduate, and Carter Schaff, 2011 Clemson University

graduate, by Becky and Bob CarterNancy Caudel, for her faithfulness to our Savior and Lord, by the Thursday Girls’ Bible StudyThe Church’s Pastors and Staff by the Flock Sunday School ClassDr. Pam Cole by Luke and Ben BrownleePam Cole by Holmes and Ellis TrailRay and Peggy Denny by Robbie EdwardsMy grandparents by Maddux DollTravis and Laura-Ann Ellison, for 32 years of friendship to our family, by Susan and Raoul GlennSam and Doris Elmore by Roy and Vickie ElmoreMy buddy, Dave, by Mickey ErwinMy family and my brother by Dave ErwinMy seven children, 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild by Betty FarrBetty Farr by Gena, Corbin, Riley, and Langdon HaskellAll the children I teach in Sunday School by Betty FarrNorma Floyd by Malcolm FloydMrs. Phil Gallagher by Ruth, Richard, and Michael GibbonsCatherine Gaw, for her friendship to our family, by Susan and Raoul GlennJohn and Sarah Gentry by the Grier familyOur children, Tripp and Meredith Glenn, Lee and Christy Glenn, and Will Glenn, and our three grandchildren, by

Susan and Raoul GlennJanice M. Grey by Motte J. GreyJulianna Grey by Motte J. GreyHayward and Elizabeth Grier by Paul and Susan GrierDr. and Mrs. John Miller Grier by Paul, Susan, Hayward, and Elizabeth GrierMy amazing wife, Elizabeth, and my three remarkable and beautiful daughters, Emily, Mary Brandon, and Olivia, by

Keith GroceMr. and Mrs. David Guritz by Paul, Susan, Hayward, and Elizabeth GrierJoann’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hampton, and brother, Harold Hampton, by Ed and Joann ReedMy beautiful mother, Bernice R. Hardin, by Carol H. PayneThe Highlights Class by Jane and Bill SykesOur children, Brent, Leslie, and Blake, by Bobby and Priscilla HoffmanDan and Lynda Hoover by Tyler HooverOur parents and grandparents, Dale and Sally Tompkins and Martha Husman, by Husman familyMyrtle “Mom H.” Hutchinson by Stan and Stephanie JohnsonChristine C. Jameson by Charlotte and Michael Watson“My Heart” Alana Jenkins by James MangumBob and Priscilla Jones by John and Tina JonesPaul and Diane Langley by Ruth, Richard, and Michael GibbonsOur granddaughters, Julianne, Lauren, Kristen, and Elizabeth, by Joan and Bob LeClercOur precious grandchildren, Avery, Kennedy, Mary Michael, and James Madden, by Richard and Gaynelle RabbBruce McPherson, with all my love, by Nelle McPhersonOur sons, Hank and Chris, and our daughter-in-law, Robin, by Lee and

Lindy MillerOur Ministers, Staff, and their families by the Bruch familyGeorge and Mozelle Moore by the Bruch familyJulia M. Moore by George and Mozelle Moore

In Loving Honor

Jim and Martha Mullen by Shane, Caroline, Victoria, and Margaret MullenFae Nickles by Shane, Caroline, Victoria, and Margaret MullenKen and Barbara Nickles by Shane, Caroline, Victoria, and Margaret MullenJoan Perry by Robbie EdwardsRae Phinney by Clare, Al, and Kate PhinneyMy grandchildren, Annette, Jay, and Counts Plyler, by Ann BuchananBarbara W. Poe by Ann PoeBonnie and Lee Powell, Austin and Ashlynn Powell, and Caroline, Cole, Pitts, and Maddie Powell by Kelly and Lee

PowellEd’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Reed, and brother, Dan Biggers, by Ed and Joann ReedOur family, John and Karen Heaps, Stephen and Beth Lewis, and Carolyn, Patrick, Emsley, Jake, and Graham, by Will

and Melody ReidOur precious daughters, Anna, Caroline, and Frances Reid, by Will and Melody ReidClaire Ripley, Pam Cole, and our other ministers by Eben and Jo CowanPatricia, Brian, and Elizabeth Rudisill, with our love, by Nelle and

Bruce McPhersonOur Parents by Ray and Joyce RamblerOur Lord and our grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Caroline, Ben, Riley, Gray, and Sam, by Roy and Gloria SeaverMy grandchildren, James, Elizabeth, Matthew, Rebecca, and Meredith, by Betty SewardHerb, Jean, and Chandler Sharpe by Malcolm and Norma FloydAnn and Gordon Sherard, with love, by Nelle and Bruce McPhersonEdward and Stella Stall by Holmes and Ellis TrailOur Stephen Ministry Leaders by Janet, Tom, Benjamin, Parks, and David EdwardsTiger and Mama (Bill and Sue Stover) by Bill, Elizabeth, Adam, Mary Catherine, and Marisa RogersKen Strategier by Sara and Hunter MorrisMontgomery Stringer by Tommy and Carrie StringerSidney, Wesley, and Gable Stubbs by Ginger and Rob CarlonBill and Martha Beth Sturgis by Rick and Joy SturgisOur twin great-grandsons, Levi and Stone Suarez, born April 14, 2011, and their parents, Natalie and Matt Suarez, by

Joe and Betty StoneOur children and grandchildren, Sydney, Will, Barber, Craven, and Remy, by Bama and PapaMy wife, Cricket, for 25 years of marriage, by Eddie TerrellSherry Thackston by Mary Lane StricklandOur families and to God’s glory by Jo and Harry UsseryOur grandchildren, Lillie, Grayson, Anna, and Thomas, by Jim and Agnes WilliamsCharlie Upchurch by Mary Ellen, Ben, Merritt, Zack, Leslie, Jeff, and RyanGreat Grand “Papa” Upchurch by his great grandchildrenMy parents, Jo and Harry Ussery, by Bill HughesMr. and Mrs. Michael Watson by Christine C. JamesonFamily and friends by Pamela Wingerter

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May 2011

Women’s MinistryFirst Presbyterian Church

Greenville, South Carolina

Everything needs a little sprucing up now and then, and that’s just what’s happened to the Women’s Ministry Room, located near the Sanctuary across from the Nursery and the Flower Room. Taking advantage of unused funds designated for the Women’s Ministry, we were able to give the room a complete makeover, with refreshed and updated paint,

Come see our “New” Women’s Ministry Room

furnishings, window treatments, and decorations. The overall effect is calm, peaceful, warm, and inviting.

This room is used for Women’s Circle meetings, small group Bible studies, planning and leadership meetings, and various prayer groups.

We would love for you to stop by and see your “new” room—it is Room

number 212. We also invite you to enjoy the room for meetings, small groups, or just to relax with friends. If you would like to use this space, be sure to reserve your time with Barbara Seibel at the Reception Desk (235.0496) beforehand.

Jean Nickell

Monthly: The Crossby John Stott

Three lessons on “The Cross,” a study by John Stott, will be taught by our own Nancy Caudel on the second Tuesday of each month this summer. Books are available in The Vineyard bookstore.

Working ladies, bring your lunch; we’ll provide coffee, tea, and orange water. Moms, a nursery will be provided. Bring your friends, meet some new sisters in Christ, and enjoy this in-depth look at the impact of the cross on our daily living in the modern world.

Tuesdays, June 14, July 12, August 9

10:30am–12:00pm in the ParlorContact: Evelyn Smith, 244.7045 or

hooleysmith2002@yahoo.com

Weekly: Holiness by J. C. Ryle

J. C. Ryle, a Bishop of the Church of England in the 1800s, had a deep conviction for many years that practical holiness and entire self-consecration to God were not sufficiently attended to by Christians. Ryle says, “The immense importance of ‘adorning the doctrine of God our Saviour’ (Titus 2:10), and making it lovely and beautiful by our daily habits and tempers, has been far too much overlooked. Sound Protestant and Evangelical doctrine is useless if it is not accompanied by a holy life. It is worse than useless: it does positive harm.” It is his firm impression that we need a thorough revival about Scriptural holiness, which is what this study is all about.

Thursdays, June 2–August 25 (except June 16)

9:30–11:00am in Room 308Contacts: Cema Powell (292.6650),

Kate Hellier (801.3189).

FAll: A Woman of Graceby Richard Gibbons and Associates

The Women of our church are in for a big treat next fall—Pastor Gibbons and two associate pastors will lead us in a weekly Bible Study of the book of Ephesians, entitled “Becoming a Woman of Grace.”Each week we will begin with a 45-minute teaching time by Dr. Gibbons or one of the other pastors; we will then break into small groups to discuss the lecture and review homework. (Homework is always optional.) Please plan to join us in the fall for a wonderful time in God’s Word as we enjoy the fellowship of other women!

Thursdays, September 15– November 179:30–11:15am in the ParlorContact: Susan Humphreys, 905.6530 or slh109@aol.com

Summer and Fall Bible Studies

Mission Outreach: Item of the MonthEach month the Women’s Ministry collects an “Item of the Month” for one of the mission outreaches we support. We encourage all members of the church to participate in this opportunity to serve our community. The May Item of the Month is Preschool Art Supplies for A Child’s Haven. The art supplies include construction paper, glue sticks, simple paint or crayon sets, crayons, stickers, colored pencils, markers, coloring books, etc. Take the items to the Women’s Ministry Room (Room 212) and leave them in the gray box in the closet.

Contact InformationWomen’s Ministry Web Page: FirstPresGreenville.org/womensministries.htm

Women’s Ministry Email: women@FirstPresGreenville.orgWomen’s Ministry Chair: Jean Nickell (297.9355 or jcnickell20@charter.net)

Spotlight on Circle #4Through the years, about 15 loyal members of Circle #4 have been meeting each month in homes for coffee, treats, inspiring Bible study, and precious fellowship. The group, which began meeting about 30 years ago, is especially devoted to praying and caring for each other, supporting each other through life’s challenges. This circle also faithfully supports its global missionaries, Alex and Jamie Pettet, and its local mission agency, Generation Group Home. In past years, the members have visited their local mission agencies and continue to be closely involved in their community commitment. Jo Ussery, the Circle Chair, summed up the group well when she said, “We definitely feel the Lord’s presence each month when we are together, and we are grateful!”

Assignments: Flower Arranging

May 2011:Circle #3

Women’s Ministry 2011 Kickoff LuncheonThursday, September 8

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW for our annual Women’s Ministry Kickoff Luncheon, Thursday, September 8, 12:00–1:15pm in Fellowship Hall. We will be blessed by an inspirational speaker and a lovely luncheon. Representatives from all of the weekly and monthly Bible studies and volunteer opportunities will be available with their study materials for you to peruse and consider how you might want to participate in one or more offerings for the year. Plan to invite your friends and enjoy a delightful time together with other women from our church.

Making a Difference: A First Pres “Hands-on” Mission Opportunity

Can you believe that First Church is planning an incredibly large and generous mission outreach to pack and send over 100,000 meals to starving children in developing countries? And we want

YOU to experience the joy of joining hands with hundreds of fellow church members to help minister to those in need. This is a wonderful family mission project called Grains of Grace. The church will need over 500 volunteers to commit two hours of time on Friday, October 7 (1:00pm–8:00pm), and Saturday, October 8 (8:00am–1:00pm), and we’re trying to get as many people as possible to sign up before May 15. If you can offer two hours of your time, or would like more information, please contact Carol Loyless, 244.0364 or cgloyless@bellsouth.net.