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

Volume 8, No. 44 October 30–November 5, 2011

Ministry News Calendar for the WeekChildren’s MinistryOPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOXES

The Children’s Ministry is accepting filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. For a shoe box container and list of items to include, stop by the Children’s Ministry area or email Austin at aclay@firstpresgreenville.org. Return your shoe box by Sunday, November 13th. Help share the gospel with children around the world!

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartCONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST PRES?

The next First Look new member class series will be held Sundays, November 6, 13, and 20, 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 Wednesday, October 26.

HELP FEED THE HUNGRY AT THANKSGIVINGThis year First Presbyterian is again sponsoring Boxes of Love, a ministry that shares the love of Christ with people in need at Thanksgiving. Each Box of Love contains a complete meal for six. FPC is committed to providing boxes to needy families at Mattoon Presbyterian and the Bel-Aire Community. Boxes will be packed and distributed on Saturday, November 19. Financial donations ($30/box) are needed, as well as volunteers to assist in distributing the boxes and meeting with the recipients. Please contact Denton Burnette (denton@pmcsc.com) if you can help.

Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob JonesCSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES EVENTS

• Join CSI:Greenville on Saturday, October 29, for breakfast at Tommy’s Ham House (9:00am), followed by a hike at Furman. Questions? Email Jennifer Paramore at jparamore1991@att.net.• CSI’s Monthly Dinner night will be Friday, November 4, 6:00pm at the Bohemian Cafe (2B West Stone Avenue). Come enjoy some tunes and a good dinner. RSVP to Jennifer Paramore, jparamore1991@att.net. • CSI’s next Quarterly Luncheon will be Sunday, November 13, at 12:32 pm in Fellowship Hall. Cost is $7.00. Dana Thomason will speak on “Dollars and Sense for Singles.” RSVP to Jennifer at jparamore1991@att.net by November 6.

Military Ministry, Stan JohnsonHONORING OUR VETERANS

The Military Ministry desires to honor all FPC members who are veterans by publishing their names in the church bulletin on Sunday, November 13. If you would like to be added, please fill out a form at the Receptionist Desk or at firstpresgreenville.org/form/veteransdataform.html; or contact Tammy Burkhalter (672.0327 or tburkhalter@firstpresgreenville.org) by October 31.

Music & Arts, John GentryJOSEPH... TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Our youth choirs invite you to their production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, to be presented in Harper Chapel November 18, 19, and 20. Thirty-five middle and high schoolers, plus one slightly older grandfather, will gather to tell the story of Joseph and his incredible journey from spoiled bragger to governor of Egypt. Tickets are now available in The Vineyard bookstore (adults $15, students $5). Come support our Youth Choirs!

UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTSOn November 13, we will welcome the Winthrop University Chorale to our 11:00am Service. Under the direction of Katherine Kinsey, this 55-voice choir will share several numbers with us during worship. At 3:00pm on November 13, join us in the Sanctuary for the fall concert of the Carolina Chamber Singers. Under the direction of John Gentry, the 20-voice group will perform a number of beautiful Christmas choral pieces and other music. They will be joined by soprano Sarah Reese. Admission is $5 at the door.

Senior Adults, Pam ColeELDERBERRIES MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

If you are age 55 or older, you are invited to join the monthly meeting of the Elderberries. Our November speaker is FPC member Hazel Townsend, who will speak on “Preserving Family Memories.” The program (11:30am in Fellowship

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677) 7:50am • Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8:15am•WorshipService (Sanctuary) 9:20am • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:40am•IgniteWorship(FellowshipHall) •SundaySchoolA 11:00am•WorshipService(Sanctuary) •SundaySchoolB 12:30pm • CSI:Singles “Life Rules” Class (Room 301) 4:00pm • Youth Choir Rehearsals (Choir Room) • Missions & Outreach and Missional Ministry Committee Leaders (Room 261) 5:00pm • Divorce Care Support Group (Room 308) • Grief Share Support Group (Room 305) • Make-up: Raising a Modern-Day Knight (Rm 301) 6:00pm • Youth House Groups (Off campus) • 11th Grade Boys Small Group (Youth 352) • The Truth Project (Room 317) 6:15pm • Raising a Modern-Day Knight (Room 301) 6:30pm • Carolina Chamber Singers Rehearsal (Choir Rm) • 12th Grade Boys Small Group (Youth 354)MONDAY, OCTOBER 31Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 9:00am • Study: Discerning the Voice of God (Room 212) 12:00pm • Moms’ College-age Prayer Group (Room 212) 6:30pm • Life.Community—Young Adults (Old Centre Stage) 7:00pm • The Truth Project (Room 308) • Community Bible Study (Rm 303, Harper Chapel)TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869) 8:30am • Study: Becoming a Woman of Grace (Room 308) 9:00am • Women’s Ministry Bible Moderators (Room 316) 10:30am • Women’s Ministry Council (Room 212) 11:30am • Elderberries Senior Adults Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 5:30pm • Academy PTO Meeting (Memorial Dining Room) 6:30pm • Worship Team Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall) 7:00pm • Healing Prayer (Harper Chapel) • Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut)WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 7:00am • Life Men’s Bible Study (Off campus) 8:15am • Academy Moms In Touch Prayer Group (Memorial Dining Room) 9:30am • Prayer Committee (Room 310) • The Truth Project (Room 212) 10:30am • A Look at Islam with the Bible in Mind (Parlor) 11:30am • Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 1:30pm • Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (Room 212) • Abiding Prayer Leadership (Room 308) 5:15pm • Wednesday Advantage Supper (Fellowship Hall) 5:30pm • Stephen Ministry Training (Room 305) • Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (Room 309) 6:00pm • Junior High Roots/$3 Supper (Youth 354) • The Truth Project (Room 307) 6:13pm • Men’s Fraternity: Fathered by God (Room 301) 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 • Bible Study: The Second Coming (Fellowship Hall) • Family U.: Marriage Oneness (Harper Chapel) • Study: Having a Mary Spirit (Room 212) • Pottery Club (Room 242) 7:00pm • Life Female 20-somethings Bible Study (Off campus) • Women’s Study: Living Free (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) 7:45pm • Young Adults Pick-up Basketball (Gym)THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am • Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall) 8:00am • Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212) 9:30pm • Bible Study: Becoming a Woman of Grace (Fellowship Hall) 12:00pm • Study: David–Seeking a Heart Like His (Rm 308) • Retired Men’s Luncheon (Off campus) 4:30pm • Stewardship Subcommittee (Room 261) 6:30pm • CSI:Greenville Leadership Team (Room 261)FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869) 9:00am • Greenville High Moms In Touch Prayer (Rm 352) 10:00am • Bulletin Stuffing (Room 212) 5:00pm • LIFE Fall Retreat (Off campus) 6:00pm • CSI Dinner Night (Off campus)SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063)

Hall) is free, and lunch is $7/person. Questions? Call Pat Browning at 313.8004.

Scouting, Joe BarronTROOP 11 CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 6

Troop 11 will hold its 100th Anniversary of Scouting at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 6. Scouts, Alumni, Families, and FriendsofTroop11 will gather in Fellowship Hall at 12:30pm for chicken barbecue, fellowship, and the opening of the time capsule sealed by the Troop in 1986. Please order your meals on Sunday, October 30, or call the church office to make reservations.

Young Adults, Phil HargroveLIFE RETREAT NOVEMBER 4-6

Join the Young Adults as we “Tune Out the Noise” at our annual fall retreat November 4–6. Enjoy some silence and solitude with us at Camp Rockmont in beautiful Black Mountain, NC. Register now by contacting Phil Hargrove at 423.3455 or phargrove@firstpresgreenville.org.

AnnouncementsSTAFF NEWS

Robert (BJ) Attaway, Jr., joined the Facilities Team as a Sexton on October 17. BJ comes to us from Scarlet Chord Café, a Christian establishment in Laurens County. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. He accepted the Lord as his Savior at age 15, and now plays the drums at his home church, Infusion Worship Center. BJ appreciates the opportunity to serve here at FPC.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING NOVEMBER 13The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 13, at 10:45am for the purpose of (1) electing the 2012 Nominating Committee; (2) approving the 2012 terms of call for our permanent pastors; (3) approving procedures related to Congregational Meetings due to changes in the Book of Order; and (4) addressing any other business which may be required. A Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 20, if a run-off election is required.

Daylight Saving Timeends at 2:00am on

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Honors & MemorialsCHURCH MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of:Jane H. Coleman by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Powell III.Rex O’Steen by Mr. Charles M. Timmons, Jr.PLAYGROUND FUNDIn loving memory of:Sherry Thackston by Johnny and Lisa Whitted and

Matthew; Ms. Becky Loe; Mr. William C. Twitty, Jr.; Robert and Juliane Taylor; Harriet Kiemle.

TURNER MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of:Jimmy Boyd by Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Manley.Frances T. Hill by Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Power, Jr.; Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Brennecke; Covenant Class.

Member NewsBAPTISM (October 23, 2011)George Williams Schmitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John

Brent Schmitt (Margaret).Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Fleming, daughter of

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert John (H.J.) Fleming, Jr. (Kay).CONGRATULATIONSThe Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to:Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hantjis (Ashton Hartley), who

were married in the Sanctuary on October 22.CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYThe Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:The Family of Ruth Cope. Mrs. Cope died on

October 18.Dr.andMrs.TripJohnstone(Sarah), 234 Riverside

Drive, Greenville 29605, in the death of her father, Robert Dennis Jennings of Bishopville, SC, on October 19, and to Jennings, Ellison, and Rudy Johnstone in the death of their grandfather.

IN MEMORIAM:RuthFrancesWardCope

August 22, 1927 – October 18, 2011

Sunday Worship Assignments for October 30th Prayer ListOCTOBER 30, 2011

8:15amand11:00amWorship9:40amIgniteWorship

“GOD’S SUPER LEADER”“Nehemiah: Investing for a Lifetime”

Part 3 – Nehemiah 5:1-13; 6:15Rev. Bob H. Jones

9:20am – Continental Breakfast(Memorial Hall)

9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School

Wednesday MealsNOVEMBER 2, 2011

Fried ChickenRice and gravy

Mixed VegetablesFried Okra

Squash CasseroleAssorted Desserts

First Welcome (8:00): Tony Poteat (DC); Virginia Hagood (P); Tony Poteat, Mick Yoder, David Yoder, Hunter Morris, Ryan Miester, Ross Plyler, Allyson Cox, Wes Plyler (Ushers)

First Welcome (9:20): Gable Stubbs (DC); Shauna Waddell (FH); Michael Pace (P); Darst Guest (CY); Lauren Thomas (WCN); Mikel Ann Scott (WCFH); Gable Stubbs, Brian Young (Ushers)

First Welcome (10:40): Dan Pruitt (DC); Jennifer Paramore (P); Charles Harris (RW); Rebecca Harris (RSMH); Pat Johnson (WCUN); Craig Carver, Kevin Combs, Ken Chapman, Tom Hay, Max Metcalf, BJ Pate, Jim Privette, Dan Pruitt, Richard Rabb, Todd O΄Quinn, Steve Thompson, Sanford Ware, John Wofford (Ushers)

Nursery Workers: (9:25) Katherine Pate, Ann Templeton, Marshall and Liza Barron, Beth Cheves, Billy and Danielle White; (10:45) Lisa Thomas, Abi Thomas, Sangita Shirley, Caroline Mullen, Elaine Harvey, Lisa Whitted

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.

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October 30–November 5, 2011

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Troop 11 Boy Scout Anniversary BBQ Lunch November 6

Elderberries Meet November 1

First Look Class begins November 6

Honoring Our Veterans

Joseph... Tickets on Sale Now

Staff News

For more information aboutthe ministry of FPC, visitFirstPresGreenville.org

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Waddy Anderson, Jr., Waddy Anderson III, Sandy Bane, Bill

Beavers, F.M. Campbell, Caroline Crain, James Cummings, Diane

Drake, Robbie Edwards, Sam Elmore, Dara Forrester, Sarah Fowler, Lynn Gray, Margaret

Griffi n, Jack Hardin, John HarperRiley Haskell, Janie Houser, Ellis

Huguley, Myrtle Hutchinson, Benjamin Hwang, Mabel Lee Johnson, John Kabas, Mary

Ellen Keathley, Deryl McKinney, Dorcas Lindsay, Barbara J. Martin,

Elizabeth B. McCameron, Elizabeth “Liz” Philpot, Virginia Putman, Anna Reed, Richard Robinson,

Tatti Samuelson, Bertha Mae Sims, DonWardrope,Nan Whisman,

Jim Woodside, Barbara Woodward

PRAYER REQUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

Carry-Out BBQ LunchSupport the Boy Scouts of Troop 11 and enjoy a great grilled chicken dinner with green beans and coleslaw.

Sunday, November 610:45am–12:30pm

(following morning services)

Advance Tickets: $8 Pay at Event: $10Purchase advance tickets on October 30 from Troop 11 Scouts in Memorial Hall and the Loggia

or at the reception desk during the week. Questions? Call Mark Elliott at 230.0464.