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A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC Volume 8, No. 36 September 4–10, 2011 Ministry News Calendar for the Week Member News Activities Ministry, Lindsay Graham ALASKA CRUISE TOUR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11 An Alaska Cruise Tour Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Contact Lindsay Graham at lgraham@ firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1844. REGISTER NOW FOR FPC YOUTH BASKETBALL Register for Youth Basketball by the deadline of Monday, September 12. Forms are available in the church literature racks. Questions? Contact Donna Roper at droper@firstpresgreenville.org. MEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 9 FPC’s Men’s Golf Tournament will be Friday, September 9, at 1:30pm at Green Valley. Contact Lindsay Graham at lgraham@firstpresgreenville. org or 672.1844 for details. Educational Ministries, Tim Leslie WEDNESDAY ADVANTAGE KICK-OFF On Wednesday, September 7, at lunch and dinner, our Fall Wednesday Advantage Semester kicks off with Speaker Doug Greenwold, of “Preserving Bible Times.” Classes begin September 14. THE TRUTH PROJECT SMALL GROUPS FORMING To teach the relevance of living the Christian worldview in all aspects of daily life, Focus on the Family developed The Truth Project, a 12- part DVD series for small groups taught by Dr. Del Tackett. Contact Tim Leslie at 672.0336 or tleslie@firstpresgreenville.org with questions. Small Groups are now forming (limited to 12 participants). All groups will begin the week of September 11. Contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@ firstpresgreenville.org or 672.0309) to join a group. • Sunday Evening: At FPC, 6:00–8:00pm: Leader Josh Tew At FPC, 7:00–9:00pm: Leader Valerie Cooke In Home, time tba: Leader Suzanne Dekock • Monday Evening: Initial meeting 7:00–8:30pm At FPC: Leader Joe Barron • Wednesday Evening: 6:00–7:30pm At FPC: Leader Dixon Cunningham • Friday Evening: Initial meeting 6:00–8:00pm In Home: Leader Billie Skinner BIBLE ALIVE COMING SEPTEMBER 9–10 Mark September 9-10 on your calendar for “Bible Alive,” an aid to understanding God’s Word in its original historical, cultural, geographical, literary, and visual context. Sessions are 7:00–9:45pm Friday and 9:00am–12:15pm Saturday. Cost is $10 per session for adults, $5 per session for students. Register online at FirstPresGreenville.org; click on the Bible Alive banner or contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org, 672.0309). COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY BEGINS SOON First Pres hosts Community Bible Study, an inter- denominational Bible study for community men and women. On Monday, September 12, CBS begins a new 30-week in-depth study of Deuter- onomy, Job, and Daniel. Join us each week, 7:00– 8:30pm in Room 303. For details, contact dheitz@ geosyntec.com or [email protected]. Evangelism and Missions, Brian Stewart CONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST PRES? The next First Look new member class series will be held Sundays, September 11, 18, and 25, 9:40– 10:50am in the Parlor. Contact Chuck Emory, New Member Coordinator, for more details (cemory@ firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1753). Contact Beverley Alberson (balberson@firstpresgreenville. org) to register by Tuesday, September 6. LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND THE ALPHA COURSE Come explore the meaning of life on Wednesdays, 6:00–7:45pm in Room 316, now through November 16. Childcare is provided. The course introduction was August 31, but it is not too late to begin. To register, contact Beverley Alberson at balberson@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1754. For more details, visit FirstPresGreenville.org/ evangelism.html or Alpha.org. SHARE YOUR LOVE OF READING AT HOLLIS Sharing the love of reading makes a tangible difference in a child’s life. Hollis Academy is looking for people to spend approximately one hour per month (mid-September through mid-May) to read to first grade classes during class visits to the media center. This is a great opportunity if your time is in short supply. To volunteer or find out more, contact Ann Templeton at attempleton@ gmail.com or 286.8556. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 7:50am • Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8:15am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:20am • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:40am • Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall) • Sunday School A 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) • Sunday School B MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) Church Office and Academy closed – Labor Day holiday TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869) 9:00am • Women’s Ministry Bible Moderators (Room 316) 10:00am • Women’s Ministry Council (Room 212) 11:30am • Elderberries Senior Adults Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 12:00pm • Academy PTO (Memorial Dining Room) 6:30pm • Worship Team Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall) 7:00pm • Healing Prayer (Harper Chapel) • Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 9:30am • Prayer Committee (Room 310) 11:30am • Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 1:30pm • Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (Room 212) 5:30pm • Wednesday Advantage Supper (Fellowship Hall) • Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (Room 309) 6:00pm • Junior High Roots/$3 Supper (Youth 354) • Alpha Course (Room 316) 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 • Wednesday Advantage Bible Study Kick-off (Fellowship Hall) • Pottery Club (Room 242) 7:00pm • Life Female 20-somethings Bible Study (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) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am • Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Memorial Dining Room) 8:00am • Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212) 12:00pm • Women’s Ministry Kick-off Luncheon (Fellowship Hall) 6:30pm • NAMI Support Group (Room 254) 7:15pm • Circle #3 (Off campus) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 9:00am • Greenville High Moms In Touch Prayer (Youth 352) 9:30am • Circle #10 (Rolling Green Library) 10:00am • Bulletin Stuffing (Room 212) 1:30pm • Men’s Golf Tournament (Off campus) 6:00pm • Wedding Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 7:00pm • Bible Alive Conference (Fellowship Hall) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 9:00am • Bible Alive Conference (Fellowship Hall) 6:00pm • Wedding: Grooms/Rogers (Sanctuary) THE WORLD AT OUR DOOR... The Cross Culture Network Southern Hospitality Banquet will be held in Fellowship Hall Friday, September 16, 6:30–8:30pm, for about 100 students from around the world. Table hosts are needed to sit at the tables with students, and ban- quet sponsors are also needed. What a fabulous opportunity for Christians to invest in the world at our door! If you are interested, contact Florin and Amy Palaghia ([email protected]). Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob Jones MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT GOD GIVES ME “Making the Most of What God Gives Me” is a six-week video series offered by the Empty Nest and Grand Parenting Subcommittees of the Marriage and Family Ministry. The study features Rick Warren and will be offered in homes beginning Tuesday evening, September 27. To learn more, call Laura-Ann Ellison (288.8890) or Susan Glenn (297.0242). FAMILY UNIVERSITY GOES TO NIGHT SCHOOL Beginning Wednesday, September 14, at 6:30pm in Harper Chapel, Family U. will begin “Marriage Oneness,” a nine-week DVD course for couples, facilitated by Will and Melody Reid and Karen Heaps. Couples must register in the Vineyard (or contact Charlotte at 672.0309) and purchase workbooks. CSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES BREAKFAST AND HIKE CSI:Greenville (Christian Singles Interacting) will gather for breakfast and a hike on Saturday, September 17, 9:00am at Tommy’s Ham House. Men’s Ministry, Bob Jones “RAISING A MODERN-DAY KNIGHT” “Raising a Modern Day Knight,” a course for fathers who desire to help their sons grow, will be offered by Lee Shelton on Tuesday evenings (6:15pm beginning September 13), with a parallel class on Sunday evenings (7:30pm beginning September 18). Contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.0309). Prayer Ministry, George Moore EXPLORING THE POWER OF HEALING PRAYER Registration has begun for this one-day conference on prayer to be led by Rev. John Rice on Saturday, September 24. Rev. Rice will discuss subjects relating to the Holy Spirit, healing, prayer, and forgiveness. The $15 registration fee will cover continental breakfast and lunch. Childcare will be available. Register online at FirstPresGreenville.org/prayer.htm or contact Tammy Burkhalter (tburkhalter@ firstpresgreenville.org, 672.0327). Senior Adult Ministry, Pam Cole ELDERBERRIES SENIOR ADULTS SEPTEMBER 6 The Elderberries will meet Tuesday, September 6, at 11:30am in Fellowship Hall. We welcome Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, speaking on “The background and history of the Westminster Standards.” Everyone 55 and older is welcome to attend. The program is free; lunch is $7.00. For information, please call Pat Browning, 313.8004. Student Ministry, Robbie K. and Charlie B. PARENT MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 11 Attention parents of 6th–12th graders! Get to know our Youth Directors and find out about plans for the year by attending these meetings on Sunday, September 11: Parents of Junior High students (grades 6-8): 9:40 or 11:00am in Harper Chapel Parents of Senior High students (grades 9-12): 12:30pm lunch in Fellowship Hall (RSVP by Monday, September 5, to Katie, kgraham@ firstpresgreenville.org.) NEW YOUTH MINISTRY WEBSITE The Youth Ministry of FPC is launching its own website, Rootsfpc.org, packed full of exciting videos, pictures, lessons, announcements, resources and much, much more to help you stay up-to-date on the life of our Student Ministry. Women’s Ministry WOMEN’S KICK-OFF LUNCHEON SEPTEMBER 8 Join us at noon on Thursday, September 8, for lunch, fellowship, and speaker Brenda Preston’s sharing “Guard What Has Been Entrusted to You.” Cost is $7. Register at FirstPresGreenville. org/womensministries.htm or contact Charlotte Joye (672.0309 or cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org) by September 4. Various Bible Studies begin the following week; visit FirstPresGreenville.org/ womensministries.htm and click on “Weekly Bible Studies.” BAPTISM (August 28, 2011) Mia Frances Pence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Pence (April). CONGRATULATIONS The Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Perone (Kayla Rock), who were married in the Sanctuary on August 27. CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY The Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to: Mr. and Mrs. Jeter Yates (Carol) and the Coleman family, P. O. Box 1407, Seneca 29679, in the death of her mother, Jane H. Coleman, on August 27. The family of Don Willis. Mr. Willis died on August 27. IN MEMORIAM: Jane Hunter Coleman December 31, 1915 – August 27, 2011 Richard Donald Willis September 11, 1921 – August 27, 2011 NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4 Join us this Sunday, September 4, as Dr. Gibbons begins a new sermon series entitled “E=mc 2 : Radical Thinking in a ‘Whatever’ Age.” Announcements

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

Volume 8, No. 36 September 4–10, 2011

Ministry News

Calendar for the Week

Member News

Activities Ministry, Lindsay GrahamALASKA CRUISE TOUR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11

An Alaska Cruise Tour Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Contact Lindsay Graham at [email protected] or 672.1844.

REGISTER NOW FOR FPC YOUTH BASKETBALLRegister for Youth Basketball by the deadline of Monday, September 12. Forms are available in the church literature racks. Questions? Contact Donna Roper at [email protected].

MEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 9 FPC’s Men’s Golf Tournament will be Friday, September 9, at 1:30pm at Green Valley. Contact Lindsay Graham at [email protected] or 672.1844 for details.

Educational Ministries, Tim LeslieWEDNESDAY ADVANTAGE KICK-OFF

On Wednesday, September 7, at lunch and dinner, our Fall Wednesday Advantage Semester kicks off with Speaker Doug Greenwold, of “Preserving Bible Times.” Classes begin September 14.

THE TRUTH PROJECT SMALL GROUPS FORMINGTo teach the relevance of living the Christian worldview in all aspects of daily life, Focus on the Family developed The Truth Project, a 12-part DVD series for small groups taught by Dr. Del Tackett. Contact Tim Leslie at 672.0336 or [email protected] with questions.Small Groups are now forming (limited to 12 participants). All groups will begin the week of September 11. Contact Charlotte Joye ([email protected] or 672.0309) to join a group.•SundayEvening: At FPC, 6:00–8:00pm: Leader Josh Tew At FPC, 7:00–9:00pm: Leader Valerie Cooke In Home, time tba: Leader Suzanne Dekock•MondayEvening: Initial meeting 7:00–8:30pm At FPC: Leader Joe Barron•WednesdayEvening:6:00–7:30pm At FPC: Leader Dixon Cunningham•FridayEvening:Initial meeting 6:00–8:00pm In Home: Leader Billie Skinner

BIBLE ALIVE COMING SEPTEMBER 9–10Mark September 9-10 on your calendar for “Bible Alive,” an aid to understanding God’s Word in its original historical, cultural, geographical, literary, and visual context. Sessions are 7:00–9:45pm Friday and 9:00am–12:15pm Saturday. Cost is $10 per session for adults, $5 per session for students. Register online at FirstPresGreenville.org; click on the Bible Alive banner or contact Charlotte Joye ([email protected], 672.0309).

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY BEGINS SOONFirst Pres hosts Community Bible Study, an inter-denominational Bible study for community men and women. On Monday, September 12, CBS begins a new 30-week in-depth study of Deuter-onomy, Job, and Daniel. Join us each week, 7:00–8:30pm in Room 303. For details, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartCONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST PRES?

The next First Look new member class series will be held Sundays, September 11, 18, and 25, 9:40–10:50am in the Parlor. Contact Chuck Emory, New Member Coordinator, for more details ([email protected] or 672.1753). Contact Beverley Alberson ([email protected]) to register by Tuesday, September 6.

LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND THE ALPHA COURSECome explore the meaning of life on Wednesdays, 6:00–7:45pm in Room 316, now throughNovember16.Childcare is provided. The course introduction was August 31, but it is not too late to begin. To register, contact Beverley Alberson at [email protected] or 672.1754. For more details, visit FirstPresGreenville.org/evangelism.html or Alpha.org.

SHARE YOUR LOVE OF READING AT HOLLISSharing the love of reading makes a tangible difference in a child’s life. Hollis Academy is looking for people to spend approximately one hour per month (mid-September through mid-May) to read to first grade classes during class visits to the media center. This is a great opportunity if your time is in short supply. To volunteer or find out more, contact Ann Templeton at [email protected] or 286.8556.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 7:50am•ChancelChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) 8:15am•WorshipService (Sanctuary) 9:20am•ContinentalBreakfast(MemorialHall) 9:40am•ContemporaryWorship(FellowshipHall) •SundaySchoolA 11:00am•WorshipService(Sanctuary) •SundaySchoolBMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) Church Office and Academy closed – Labor Day holidayTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869) 9:00am•Women’sMinistryBibleModerators(Room316) 10:00am•Women’sMinistryCouncil(Room212) 11:30am•ElderberriesSeniorAdultsLuncheonBibleStudy (Fellowship Hall) 12:00pm•AcademyPTO(MemorialDiningRoom) 6:30pm•WorshipTeamRehearsal(FellowshipHall) 7:00pm•HealingPrayer(HarperChapel) •BoyScoutTroop11(ScoutHut)WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 9:30am•PrayerCommittee(Room310) 11:30am•LuncheonBibleStudy(FellowshipHall) 1:30pm•StephenMinistryPeerSupervision(Room212) 5:30pm•WednesdayAdvantageSupper(FellowshipHall) •StephenMinistryPeerSupervision(Room309) 6:00pm•JuniorHighRoots/$3Supper(Youth354) •AlphaCourse(Room316) 6:15pm•NurseryCare–age0-2(NurserySuite) •BibleStudy–age2-3(Room122) •BibleStudy–grades1-2(Room323) •BibleStudy–grades3-5(Room318) •CherubChoir–age4-5(Room321) •CovenantChoir–grades3-5(ChoirRoom) •CathedralRingersRehearsal(Room402) 6:30pm•WednesdayAdvantageBibleStudyKick-off (Fellowship Hall) •PotteryClub(Room242) 7:00pm•LifeFemale20-somethingsBibleStudy (Off campus) •BibleStudy–age4-5(Room323) •CarolChoir–grades1-2(Room321) 7:30pm•SanctuaryChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) •SeniorHighRoots(Youth352)THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am•Men’sPrayerBreakfast(MemorialDiningRoom) 8:00am•Women’sPrayerGroup(Room212) 12:00pm•Women’sMinistryKick-offLuncheon (Fellowship Hall) 6:30pm•NAMISupportGroup(Room254) 7:15pm•Circle#3(Offcampus)FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 9:00am•GreenvilleHighMomsInTouchPrayer (Youth 352) 9:30am•Circle#10(RollingGreenLibrary) 10:00am•BulletinStuffing(Room212) 1:30pm•Men’sGolfTournament(Offcampus) 6:00pm•WeddingRehearsal(Sanctuary) 7:00pm•BibleAliveConference(FellowshipHall)SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 9:00am•BibleAliveConference(FellowshipHall) 6:00pm•Wedding:Grooms/Rogers(Sanctuary)

THE WORLD AT OUR DOOR...The Cross Culture Network Southern Hospitality Banquet will be held in Fellowship Hall Friday, September 16, 6:30–8:30pm, for about 100 students from around the world. Table hosts are needed to sit at the tables with students, and ban-quet sponsors are also needed. What a fabulous opportunity for Christians to invest in the world at our door! If you are interested, contact Florin and Amy Palaghia ([email protected]).

Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob JonesMAKING THE MOST OF WHAT GOD GIVES ME

“Making the Most of What God Gives Me” is a six-week video series offered by the Empty Nest and Grand Parenting Subcommittees of the Marriage and Family Ministry. The study features Rick Warren and will be offered in homes beginning Tuesdayevening,September27.To learn more, call Laura-Ann Ellison (288.8890) or Susan Glenn (297.0242).

FAMILY UNIVERSITY GOES TO NIGHT SCHOOLBeginning Wednesday, September 14, at 6:30pm in Harper Chapel, Family U. will begin “Marriage Oneness,” a nine-week DVD course for couples, facilitated by Will and Melody Reid andKarenHeaps.Couplesmust register in the Vineyard (or contact Charlotte at 672.0309) and purchase workbooks.

CSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES BREAKFAST AND HIKECSI:Greenville (Christian Singles Interacting) will gather for breakfast and a hike on Saturday, September 17, 9:00am at Tommy’s Ham House.

Men’s Ministry, Bob Jones“RAISING A MODERN-DAY KNIGHT”“Raising a Modern Day Knight,” a course forfathers who desire to help their sons grow, will be offered by Lee Shelton on Tuesdayevenings (6:15pm beginning September 13), with a parallel class on Sunday evenings (7:30pm beginning September 18). Contact Charlotte Joye ([email protected] or 672.0309).

Prayer Ministry, George MooreEXPLORING THE POWER OF HEALING PRAYER

Registration has begun for this one-day conference on prayer to be led by Rev. John Rice on Saturday, September 24. Rev. Rice will discuss subjects relating to the Holy Spirit, healing, prayer, and forgiveness. The $15 registration fee will cover continental breakfast and lunch. Childcare will be available. Register online at FirstPresGreenville.org/prayer.htm or contact Tammy Burkhalter ([email protected], 672.0327).

Senior Adult Ministry, Pam ColeELDERBERRIES SENIOR ADULTS SEPTEMBER 6

The Elderberries will meet Tuesday, September 6, at 11:30am in Fellowship Hall. We welcome Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, speaking on “The background and history of the Westminster Standards.” Everyone 55 and older is welcome to attend. The program is free; lunch is $7.00. For information, please call Pat Browning, 313.8004.

Student Ministry, Robbie K. and Charlie B.PARENT MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 11

Attention parents of 6th–12th graders! Get to know our Youth Directors and find out about plans for the year by attending these meetings on Sunday, September 11:• ParentsofJuniorHighstudents(grades6-8):

9:40 or 11:00am in Harper Chapel• ParentsofSeniorHighstudents(grades9-12):

12:30pm lunch in Fellowship Hall (RSVP by Monday, September 5, toKatie, [email protected].)

NEW YOUTH MINISTRY WEBSITEThe Youth Ministry of FPC is launching its own website, Rootsfpc.org, packed full of exciting videos, pictures, lessons, announcements, resources and much, much more to help you stay up-to-date on the life of our Student Ministry.

Women’s MinistryWOMEN’S KICK-OFF LUNCHEON SEPTEMBER 8

Join us at noon on Thursday, September 8, for lunch, fellowship, and speaker Brenda Preston’s sharing “Guard What Has Been Entrusted to You.” Cost is $7. Register at FirstPresGreenville.org/womensministries.htm or contact Charlotte Joye (672.0309 or [email protected]) by September 4. Various Bible Studies begin the following week; visit FirstPresGreenville.org/womensministries.htm and click on “Weekly Bible Studies.”

BAPTISM(August28,2011)MiaFrancesPence,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David

Pence (April).CONGRATULATIONSThe Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to:Mr.andMrs.MichaelPerone(KaylaRock), who were

married in the Sanctuary on August 27.CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYThe Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:Mr. and Mrs. Jeter Yates (Carol) and the Coleman

family, P. O. Box 1407, Seneca 29679, in the death of her mother, Jane H. Coleman, on August 27.

The family of Don Willis. Mr. Willis died on August 27.INMEMORIAM:Jane Hunter Coleman

December 31, 1915 – August 27, 2011RichardDonaldWillis

September 11, 1921 – August 27, 2011

NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4 Join us this Sunday, September 4, as Dr. Gibbons begins a new sermon series entitled “E=mc2: Radical Thinking in a ‘Whatever’ Age.”

Announcements

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Sunday Worship Assignments for September 4th Prayer ListSEPTEMBER 4, 2011

8:15amand11:00amWorship 9:40amContemporaryWorship

New Series: “E=mc2: RadicalThinkingina‘Whatever’Age”

Rev.Dr.RichardGibbons

9:20am – Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall)

9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School

Wednesday MealsSEPTEMBER 7,2011

LUNCH:Garlic Cheddar ChickenBreaded Asparagus Spears

Steamed Rice Pilaf, Green BeansAssorted Desserts

DINNER:Chopped Pork BBQBaked beans, Corn Cobblets

Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Desserts

8:00FirstWelcomeTeam: Donnie Johnson (DC); Mary Seiley, Aileen Clay (P); Mozelle Moore (MH); David Yoder (CR); Michael Combs (RW); Mary Gladys Gilstrap (RSMH); Dave Anderson, Archie Black, Tam Boggs, Bayne Brown, Jane Anne Bruch, John Bruch, Donnie Johnson,VanMerchant,RobertThompson,SteveThompson,DavidKoysza(Ushers)

9:20 FirstWelcomeTeam: Russell Guest (DC); Jane Anne Bruch, Richard Furman (P); Ryan and Grace Trail (GE); Drew Scott (CY); Billie Skinner (UPL); Brian Cooke (WSL); Mikel Ann Scott (WCFH); Betty Cady (WCN); Don Childers (FH); Don Childers, Brian Cooke, Dave Forry, Russell Guest, Will Sykes (Ushers)

10:40 First Welcome Team: Adam Bach (DC); Mozelle Moore, Malcolm Floyd (MH); Glenn Batson (CR); Rob Hassold (RW); Ben Lanz (WCN); Jamie Daniel, Ben Pangle (RSMH); Jay and Sarah-Lauren Orders (P); John Alexander (Part-Time), Steve Alexander, Boyd Anderson (Part-Time), Adam Bach, David Dykes, Bernie Ellis, Walt Fowler, David Gibson, Michael Leverette, Richy Milligan, Caroline Mullen, Wes Plyler, Bob Shell, Cathy Tabor, Jimmy Von Hollen (Ushers)

NurseryWorkers:(8:00)Caroline Brownlee; (9:25)JaneAnneBruch,KeriDille,ElizabethPoteat, Chris and LeAnne Garrett, Elaine Harvey, Robin Stelling; (10:45)Cathy and BruceStephens,JamieBach,CatherineKoysza,DanaMartin,JessicaBrooks

TojointheFirstWelcomeTeam: Contact Chuck Emory at [email protected] or 672.1753.

TojointheNurseryTeam: Contact Evelyn Penkert at [email protected] or 672.1843.

200 West Washington StreetGreenville, SC 29601

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

phone 864.235.0496fax 864.235.0698

web FirstPresGreenville.org

Broadcasts:RADIO

FirstandForemost Radio Programon Shine 96.7 FM

Sundays at 10:30am

TELEVISIONFirstandForemost Television Program

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

September 4–10, 2011

WHAT’S INSIDE:

New Support Groups for Grief Share and Divorce Care

Wednesday Advantage Kick-off at Lunch and Dinner September 7

Women’s Ministry Kick-off Luncheon September 8

First Look Class begins September 11

The Truth Project Small Groups Forming

For more information about the ministry of FPC, visit FirstPresGreenville.org

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Ann Angel, Bill BarnettBea Bennett, Frank Bobotis

Anna Chandler, Zeddie CollinsJeff Cureton, Caroline M. CrainDot Dawkins, Robbie Edwards

Sam Elmore, Ruby EstesGrace Garduno, Tommy Garrison

Lee Anne Goforth, Jenny GonzalezJohn Harper, Elizabeth Hogue

Jay Huff, Suzy Hwang, Joe JamesZacharyLovedahl,DerylMcKinney

Judy Packard, Donna PattonKenPatton,BettePutman

Virginia Putman, Anna ReedRoger Rhoades, Ronnie Salyer

Tatti Samuelson, Bertha Mae SimsJim Stephens, Paul Stoddard

Sherry Thackston, Robert VaughnBarbara Woodward

Drew Yanishak, Jim Yarnell

PRAYER REqUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

New Support Groups begin Sunday, September 1 1

Grief Share 5:00–7:00pm in Room 305

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Do you have questions about death, dying, your own mortality, and eternal life? If you have experienced the loss of a spouse, child, family member, or friend, we know it hurts. We want to help by providing you with the understanding, support, and encouragement you need during your grieving process.

Divorce Care5:00–7:00pm in Room 308

Are you divorced and seeking answers to difficult questions? Do you ever wonder if anyone really understands just how lonely you are? We can help you discover hope and experience healing through the awesome power of Jesus Christ.

Groups meet for 13 weeks beginning Sunday, September 11.

To register for a group, contact Tammy Burkhalter (672.0327 or [email protected]).