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INSPIREMARCH 2015
Mwangaza African Children’s Choir Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
Free Admission • Loving Offering
On March 12th a wonderful group of talented children from East Africa will perform here at First Presbyterian. This choir, The Mwangaza Children's Choir, is an inspiring group of 20 hopeful and talented children, ages 8‐14, who admirably represent the orphaned and poverty‐stricken youth of Uganda. Touring as a ministry outreach of Africa Renewal Ministries, they come to share a special message of hope through authen c Ugandan song and dance. The upcoming performance will be a part of Mwangaza’s tenth interna onal tour!
“Joy radiates from the faces of the Mwangaza Chil‐dren’s Choir like early dew on an open field. These boys and girls cap vated the hearts of our church and took them to the presence of God.” – Max Lucado, Oak Hills Church
We hope to see you here as these children touch our hearts through dancing, singing, and sharing tes mony about their experiences living in Africa. This is a great family event so we encourage you to bring family and friends to see this spectacular worship performance!
www.mwangazachoir.org www.facebook.com/mwangazachoir www.youtube.com/themwangazachoir
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Lent and Holy Week Schedule T L
Lenten Prayer Service Noon in the Chapel | Light lunch to follow
P S , M 29 Services at 8:45 and 11 a.m.
M T , A 2 6 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Tenebrae Service with communion
G F , A 3 Rev. Sau er will be preaching
at Trinity Episcopal Church at 1:20 p.m. and Rev. Hasty will be preaching at 4th Street Bap st
at 6 p.m. for the “Seven Last Words of Christ”
F , A 3 – S , A 5 Easter Prayer Vigil
E S , A 5 Services at 8:30, 11 a.m.
Easter Brunch 9:30‐11 a.m. Egg Hunt 10 a.m.
The Educa on and Communica on Teams Ask, "Did You Know?" ECO churches do not exclude anyone who comes to worship and seeks to know Je‐sus Christ. They recognize that all of humanity is sinful and broken. The leader‐ship and members of the local church, and not the denomina on, determine how they minister to any person who enters their church or who is part of the community their church is called to serve. Only the leadership of the church (elders, deacons, and pastors) are required to affirm and adhere to the Essen al Tenets of ECO via their ordina on vows. (Based on an answer given by Rev. Anna Kent to a ques on asked by a member).
Learn more about ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical
Presbyterians at: h p://eco‐pres.org.
Upcoming Informa onal Sessions:
Sunday, March 15 at 12:15–2 p.m. Theological Issues (Light lunch provided)
Wednesday, April 8 at 6:15 p.m. Property and Finances
Wednesday, April 15 at 6:15 p.m. ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelicals
Educa on and Communica on Team
Announcements
2014 Annual Report
Copies are available in the Recep on Hall, Fellowship Hall, and on the table outside
the Parlor.
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Church Family Suppers Wednesdays ▪ 5:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
March 11 “Who is This Man? The Unpredictable Impact
of the Inescapable Jesus” Session 4
March 18 “Rescue the Night: Daniel in the Lions’ Den”
Children’s Musical
March 25 “Who is This Man? The Unpredictable Impact
of the Inescapable Jesus” Session 5
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(the place for students in 6th ‐ 12th grade) Sunday School meets every Sunday in the Lodge at 10 a.m.
Middle School (grades 6‐8)
March 11 MS Choir meets at 5 p.m. Come make a joyful noise! March 11 MS Youth will meet in the Lodge from 6:15‐7:30 p.m. March 13‐14 One Block One Vision!!!! March 18 Join us as we watch the Children's Musical! March 25 Spring Break ‐‐ No MS Youth
High School (grades 9‐12) March 13‐14 One Block One Vision!!!! March 15 HS Choir meets at 5:30 p.m. Come make a joyful noise! March 15 HS Youth Join us for Community in the Lodge from 6:30‐8 p.m. March 18 Join us as we watch the Children's Musical! March 22 Spring Break ‐‐ No HS Youth March 29 HS Choir meets at 5:30 p.m. Come make a joyful noise! March 29 HS Youth Join us for Experience in the Lodge from 6:30‐8
One Block One Vision:
Join us for a weekend of mission work, worship, and fellowship on March 13‐14th! The fun will begin on Friday night with dinner, worship, small groups, and zip‐lining across the Cha ahoochee Riv‐er at night! This is an awesome oppor‐tunity to deepen your faith and fellow‐ship with friends! Saturday will be spent working at mission sites and giving back to the community! The cost is $50.00. Registra on forms can be found online. You don't want to miss this awesome weekend!
YOUTH
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March 13th: No School - In‐Service Day/Parent‐
Teacher Conferences March 17th:
Tricky Leprechaun Day March 18th:
Muffins with Mom March 23rd‐27th:
Spring Break
Our Children’s Choirs will present
“Rescue in the Night” The Story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Wednesday, March 18th following Church Family Supper
in the gym
Report from Flint River Presbytery (FRP) Mee ng February 14, 2015
at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Albany, GA
1. Shall the Confession of Belhar be included in the book of Confessions? The proposed new Confession is from the Uni ng Reformed Church in Southern Africa, and deals with reconcilia on following Apartheid. Results: 29 ‐ Affirma ve, 42 – Nega ve This proposal was rejected by FRP.
2. Renuncia on of Jurisdic on The amendment deals with disciplinary proceedings when a former teaching elder renounces jurisdic on. Results: 22 ‐ Affirma ve, 49 – Nega ve This proposal was rejected by FRP.
3. Final Assessment The amendment deals with standard ordina on examina ons, elimi‐na ng “grading” of exams, and allowing for alterna ve examina on methods. Results: 29 ‐ Affirma ve, 41 – Nega ve This proposal was rejected by FRP.
4. Accommoda ons The amendment seeks to remove language that some perceive as
prejudicial. Results: 50 ‐ Affirma ve, 20 – Nega ve This proposal was approved by FRP.
5. Child Protec on Policy The amendment adds the requirement for all councils to adopt a Child Protec on Policy in addi on to exis ng Sexual Misconduct Policies. Results: 68 ‐ Affirma ve, 3 – Nega ve This proposal was approved by FRP.
6. Minimum Composi on of a Presbytery This amendment allows a Synod and the General Assembly to accept a Presbytery consis ng of fewer than 10 Sessions. Results: 63 ‐ Affirma ve, 7 – Nega ve This proposal was approved by FRP.
7. Interreligious Stance The amendment changes language regarding seeking dialogue with other (Non‐Chris an) religious tradi ons Results: 43 ‐ Affirma ve, 27 – Nega ve This proposal was approved by FRP.
8. Marriage The amendment redefines marriage as between two people, tradi‐onally a man and a woman.
Results: 21 ‐ Affirma ve, 49 – Nega ve This proposal was rejected by FRP.
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We’re On A Mission From God!
I was honored to be able to chair the Global Missions Conference this year on February 4‐8, 2015. We have a goal of raising $40,000 to
support missions around the World and we are well on our way. Over the past twelve years we have raised close to half a million dollars in our efforts to follow the Great Commission and spread the Word of the Lord among those in need.
Dean Cheryl Burke of Forman Chris an College in Lahore, Pakistan was our first speaker of the Conference. She is a remarkable lady and has quite a story to share. She cap vated her audiences and made it a joy to par ci‐pate in the conference. We had many repeat a endees to her three mes of speaking to us.
Dr. Cody Watson joined us on Sunday, February 8th for the day. His message was an encouraging one for us to con nue with our mission support.
A bit of a fun twist was added with some very dedicated Blues Brothers dancers for a fabulous stage show of music and dancing and a message to boot with a new rendi on of the song, “Think” , sung by Lisa “Aretha”
Powers. Yes we need to “think” about what we do in this world and how we can serve our Lord. I give great thanks to Rob Harbison, Paul Snodgrass, Brian Shipp,
Quen n Lami, Cary McCoy, Chuck Hasty, Jones Doughton and Nathan Sau er for their hard work. None of it would have happened without the assistance of Garry Cook, our technology expert.
Also a big “thank you” to the fabulous staff at First Presbyterian, who always make things easy to do! Our decora ng teams were awesome as well and I think all had a good me.
Our goal of $40,000 has not been reached yet so please remember to open those pockets and help us serve the Lord.
Lucile Flournoy
RECAP OF APPROVED ACTIONS JANUARY 26, 2015 STATED MEETING
1. Elected commissioners to February 14, 2015 mee ng of Presbytery: Elizabeth Harbison and Ben Williams. One other commissioner to be secured.
2. Called mee ng of congrega on for March 8, 2015, to conduct the an‐nual mee ng of the congrega on, present annual reports from the ministries and review the terms of call of the ministers.
3. Adopted 2015 budget of $1,665,285.47.
4. Blessed the par cipa on of Dr. Doughton in the newest class for The Reforma on Project of Flint River Presbytery, per invita on from Rev. Deb Bibler.
5. Approved consolidated communion schedule for 2015.
6. Updated Child & Youth Protec on Policy to comply with State of Georgia mandatory repor ng laws.
7. Amended elec on of Treasurer/Assistant Treasurers (for check signing purposes) as follows: Treasurer – Cary McCoy; Assistant Treasurers – Steve Gunby, Jim Gunby, Frazer Loomis, Suzanne McCary, Jimmy Moye, Frank Lumpkin.
8. Changed the age for confirma on from 6th grade to 8th or 9th grade.
9. Approved funding youth intern posi on for 2015 with income from Miller Fund.
10. Approved conduc ng a weekly prayer service at noon on Thursdays commencing February 19, 2015.
11. Approved VTS presen ng 2 duplicate town hall mee ngs in the fellow‐ship hall, 1 hour each, during the Sunday School hour and immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service, on February 15 or 22 (whichever date best fit other schedulings).
Congratula ons to Margie Bickerstaff, the recipient of the 2015 Mildred Kinne Frazer Award for Mission. This award acknowledges her work with Valley Interfaith Promise. As state on the plaque:…”let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Gala ans 6:10
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23 Laurence Christian Emme Van Doorn
24 Susan Boyter Mary Bradley Mac Bryan, Jr.
25 Daniel & Camille Hassenplug Andy Philips Ok Cha Kim Barrett Feighner Robert Hinson IV Harrison Bridges Connor McElroy Harrison Christian
26 Elizabeth Harbison
27 Hugh & Eleanor Turner Priscilla Allison John Laney III
28 Anne Wright Isabelle Cooper
29 Thomas & Cathy Ahr Dixie Olson Brock Jones Frazer Loomis Mary Dell Borneman
30 Bob Borneman Cathy Hemmings Zac Young Alexandra Heard
31 Jason & Tracy Daffin Ellie Roberts
1 Ernie Wright Adam Smith Kaleb McLeod
2 Jay & Jeanie Bross Chris & Virginia Peebles Marie Avant Amy Kyser Frank Berry Caroline Moyer Charles Swift
3 William & Stacey Hollomon Neil Hotard Bebe Dobbs Alex Morehouse
5 Robert & Mint Flowers Frank Reames III Jimmy McCorlew Averett Flory Katheryn Livingston
6 Mike & Christine Moye James Venable Dick Erickson Mike Moye
7 Smokey & Kay Bowers Shawn & Kathryn Roberts Blake & Kimberly Voltz Judee Turner Peter Johnson Jennifer Lami
8 Mary Howard
9 Dey & Ellen Palmer Erin Billiot
10 Kenny & Courtney Bath Dick & Dixie Olson Norm Malenke Debbie Spear Chris Beck Lucy Flournoy
11 Mark & Donna Post Helena Pease Nancy Stephens Blair Carnahan
12 Amy Pease Lynn Pearson
13 Adam Billiot
14 Gabriela Diaz Michael Loomis
15 Ruth Fleck Kenny Moore, Jr.
16 Dick & Mimi Childs Gary & Pam Scheible Florence McCorlew Dewey Reaves Edward Anderson Stacey Hollomon
17 Garry & Elizabeth Graham Cal Holman June Howard Abby Cudd Jason Daffin, Jr.
18 Olice Embry Cecil Whitaker, Jr.
19 Perrin & Catherine Trotter Jane Bayer Tamara Flournoy Bennett Hipps
20 Boon & Fitz Bickerstaff Scott & Alice Bryan Susie Hatcher Thomas Kelly
21 James & Emily Atkins Leonard & Debbie Buce Lynn Barnes Lindsey Flanagan
22 Allyson Moyer Peggy Love Eleanor Hardegree Lori Carson Dan Snavely, Jr. Brad Bickerstaff
March Anniversaries and Birthdays
If your birthday or anniversary is this month, but is not listed, please contact the church office so we can add it to your member profile.
1100 First Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31901
Phone: 706.322.4523
Fax: 706.596‐8531
Web: www.columbusfpc.org
Share God’s Love: First Presbyterian, a historic church located in uptown Columbus, Georgia, seeks to minister to all people in Christ’s name through an inclusive, caring, and faithful community that joyfully shares the gift of salvation from a loving and forgiving God.
SEN IOR PASTOR
The Reverend Charles R. Hasty, Jr.
ASSOC IATE PASTOR
The Reverend Dr. E. Jones Doughton
PASTOR f o r FAMILY DISC IPLESH IP
The Reverend Nathan Sautter
CH ILDREN’S MIN ISTRY DIRECTOR
Mrs. Debbie Spear
ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER
Mr. Thomas H. George, Jr.
CHURCH ADMIN ISTRATOR
Ms. Suzanne McCary