First Presbyterian Church

Who Are We?

A church with a rich heritage and an incredible tradition for worship, mission, study & fellowship

As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ we are:

a community of believers, called by God to glorify and serve God through worship and witness.

Empowered by the Holy Spirit we reach out to share God’s saving love

and gracewith people in Bristol and throughout

the world.

Mission Statement

Fellow-ship

Mission

Education

Worship

Adult, Youth, & Adult, Youth, & ChildrenChildren

Local, National, & Local, National, & InternationalInternational

8:30 & 11:00 AM8:30 & 11:00 AM

By the grace of God, the love of Jesus Christ,

and the power of the Holy Spirit, We seek• to offer worship that invites and

gathers a growing and diverse community of participants to celebrate God’s glory and respond to God’s grace, providing opportunities for both contemporary and traditional styles of worship.

Vision Statement

Vision Statement Continued•to become more effective and intentional in reaching out to our neighbors locally and globally with a deepening commitment each year of spiritual, financial, and human resources.

•to provide an exemplary ministry of Christian education and spiritual nurture so that a growing number of people of all ages can find resources for growth in discipleship to Jesus Christ.

Church Family Activities

WednesdayA midweek time of

renewal in fellowship, learning and worship.

4:45 pm •Choir (3rd – 6th grade)•Hand Bells (7th – 12th)

5:30 – 6:10 pm

•Nursery provided for the entire evening•Dinner (Family Style)

6:10-6:20 pm Announcements & Table Games

6:20 – 7 pm •Adult Programs•Jr. High Bible Study•Children’s Bible Study

7:15 – 8:45 pm

•Sanctuary Choir •Senior High Bible Study

Typical Wednesda

y Schedule

Church Family Activities (Other)

Women’s & Men’s Groups•Gathered in the Word-a woman’s group who study and pray together

• Prayer Groups –weekly opportunities•Presbyterian Women

Retreats•Fifth and Sixth Grade – part of the Confirmation process•Women’s -held annually in March.•Fall-a time for worship, recreation, and learning in the mountains of North Carolina.

•Fall/Church-Wide- any & all are invited

Church Family Activities (Other)

Vacation Bible School –every summer!

Festival of Faith –bi-yearly and jointly with Central Presbyterian Church, a time of learning and fellowship.

Library – filled with Christian books for reading, aiding research, Sunday School material, Children’s books and DVD movies, etc.

Sunday Morning Adult Program Offerings

A.C. Adams Class (Room 113) is dedicated to the study of the Bible as the inspired Word of God with open discussion and application.

College Class (Room 115) is presently on sabbatical.

Sunday Morning Adult Program Offerings

Graham Landrum Discussion Class (Parlor)

A class for Seniors, which uses TheThe Present Present WordWord Bible study series. Shared teaching responsibility, both men and women are encouraged to join.

Sunday Morning Adult Program Offerings

The Pathfinders Class (Room 111) gathers to consider timeless questions about the life of discipleship in Jesus Christ.

The Short-Term Bible Study Class (Room 115) Just like it sounds, this class meets for short 4-8 week studies that are designed to engage attendees and invite discussion.

Sunday Morning Adult Program Offerings

Friendship Class is a class for special people who study God’s love for all God’s people through Old and New Testament stories.

Each year provides new opportunities for classes of shorter duration. Please check out what may be currently offered with the Minister of Discipleship (Dave Welch)

Adult Program Offerings Small Group Ministries “For where two or three have gathered together

in My name, I am there in their midst.” (Mt. 18:20)

Opportunities for folks to study, to pray and to be in fellowship, including: Book Study, Old Testament, New Testament, Sermon Text, Through the Year with the Bible…or..Name Your Own. (see Dave Welch)

Youth Program

The Youth ministry of First Presbyterian Church is designed to nurture students (Grades 6th through 12th) in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

We accomplish this through four equally important components: worshipworship, studystudy, serviceservice and fellowshipfellowship.

Youth Program Offerings

Sunday Night YouthSunday Night Youth• Element 68 - (6th through 8th)

5:30 - 7 p.m.• Collision (9th through 12th)

6:30 - 8 p.m.• Dinner (for all students)

6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Youth Program Offerings

Bible StudiesBible Studies• Junior High

• Wednesday nights after the family supper.

• 6:20 - 7:00 p.m.

• Senior High

• Wednesday nights at Chad & Jen’s home.

• 7:30 - 8:30 p.m

Youth Program OfferingsSunday School: Separate classes that study

Biblical truths and discuss issues faced in our Christian lives.

Other Activities: Other activities serve to nurture the students of our church and Bristol to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, are as follows: fall retreats, all youth spring retreat, The Great Escape, Fun in the Son, junior and senior high mission trips, and local service projects.

Youth Program OfferingsKaos: First Presbyterian’s 5th and 6th grade

ministry. This ministry provides opportunities for 5th and 6th graders to develop community with each other through monthly events, such as: bowling, bonfires, laser tag, scavenger hunts, etc.

Children’s Sunday SchoolWorkshop RotationWorkshop Rotation is a Sunday school style

that focuses for four weeks on a single biblical story. Art, dramas, research, and story-telling workshops allow children to rotate each week to see, hear and feel a story.

• a six-year scope and sequence

• 60 Old and New Testament narrations.

• unparalleled opportunity for adult and child interaction

Children’s Sunday Morning

Sunday Morning Schedule

9:00 – 9:40 a.m. Choir (4 years to 1st Grade) **

9:40 – 9:50 a.m. Gathering Music

9:50 – 10:35 a.m. Workshop Rotation

**Children are taken form the early worship service to choir. Following choir practice the children are taken to the children’s wing into appropriately aged groups for Sunday school.

Children’s Sunday MorningKids’ KirkKids’ Kirk

is an age-appropriate worship time, that follows the Children’s Time (11:00 Service)

• children ages 4 – 7 are invited to go with the teacher to the children’s wing.

• Children worship using the same format as adult worship, only on their level.

Nursery Program

First Presbyterian Church strives to provide quality care for even our smallest members and visitors--babies babies and toddlers-and toddlers-- for all weekly services and other noted times.

Children’s Ministry Dir.Children’s Ministry Dir....……...Dottie Havlik

Nursery CoordinatorNursery Coordinator…………..Debbie Pfeifer

Nursery AssistantNursery Assistant…………….Sara Steele

Nursery ProgramNursery Safety Feature Information• All children must be signed in/out.• For safety and insurance purposes, only nursery staff are

allowed in the Nursery (Exception: nursing mothers)• The Nursery Director is trained and certified in CPR• Sick children are asked to stay at home (following public

school guidelines)• The nursery staff will not give medicines. • Sheets are changed after each use. • Toys and changing tables are disinfected after every use. • Because of food allergies, Cheerios and apple juice only

will be provided for snacks. • On Wednesday nights the nursery staff can feed children

(up to age 3) in the Fellowship Hall.

Local Mission Ministries• Abortion Alternatives & Crisis

Pregnancy Center• Abuse Alternatives• Bethany Christian Services• Bloodmobile• Bridge Refugee Services• Bristol Emergency Food Pantry

Healing Hands

• Bristol Faith in Action• Christmas International House• The Crisis Center• Good News Jail and Prison Ministry• Habitat for Humanity• Haven of Rest• Healing Hands Health Center

Local Mission Ministries

Local Mission Ministries

• Highlands Juvenile Ministry• Meals on Wheels• Opportunities Unlimited-Bristol• Salvation Army• Scouting• Sharing Christ Mission

International Mission Ministries

Felipe CamarFelipe Camarãão Presbyterian Churcho Presbyterian Church

Natal, BrazilNatal, Brazil

International Mission Ministries

Dembi Dollo, EthiopiaDembi Dollo, Ethiopia

Fellowship Opportunities

• Co-Ed Softball Team• Cook-Outs• Movie Nights• Pot-Luck Dinners

Interested in More Information?

Talk with Dave or Gordon

Check out www.fpcbristol.org