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FIRST PRESS The Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville Volume 27, Issue 35 August 30, 2015 Sunday, August 30 9:45-10:40 AM Fellowship Building Highlights: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, & “Skeeter” Beans! ‘MIGHTY MEN’ COOKOUT KICKS OFF WEDNESDAY TOGETHER Rally Day Wednesday, September 2 Meal: 5 PM • Classes: 6 PM Highlights: • Get it “hot off the grill” for a special meal beginning at 5 p.m. at the Fellowship Building • Dr. Mike Garrett takes a look at “hope” through Christian eyes in his inaugural Wednesday Together class. • What if the Bible doesn’t “spell out” the answer? New class by Britany Spivey and Brett Johnson explores the “gray areas” of truth today. • Breakfast of pancakes and sausage by the Calvin Class • Coffee cake contest • Ministry representatives describe fall programs. Complete digest of Sunday School and Wednesday Together classes, page 3
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FIRST PRESSThe Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville
Volume 27, Issue 35 August 30, 2015
Sunday, August 309:45-10:40 AM
Fellowship BuildingHighlights:
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, & “Skeeter” Beans!
‘MIGHTY MEN’ COOKOUT KICKS OFF WEDNESDAY TOGETHER
Rally Day
Wednesday, September 2Meal: 5 PM • Classes: 6 PM
Highlights:• Get it “hot off the grill” for a special
meal beginning at 5 p.m. at the Fellowship Building
• Dr. Mike Garrett takes a look at “hope” through Christian eyes in his inaugural Wednesday Together class.
• What if the Bible doesn’t “spell out” the answer? New class by Britany Spivey and Brett Johnson explores the “gray areas” of truth today.
• Breakfast of pancakes and sausage by the Calvin Class
• Coffee cake contest• Ministry representatives describe fall
programs.
Complete digest of Sunday School and Wednesday Together classes, page 3
CHILD CAREChild care is available Sundays for infants, toddlers, twos, and threes during Sunday Services, Wednesday evening ministries, and other occasions as needed. Child care at First Presbyterian is always nurturing. Children explore the truths of God’s Word through age-appropriate activities. Your Nursery Staff takes seriously the call to care for children.
CongREgAtIonAL CAREBe reminded that Prayer Request Cards are available in the pews. If you, a family member, or a friend has a special need to be remembered in prayer, fill out this request card and drop it in the offering plate. Many things are wrought through prayer, and your church wants to help.
EmERgEnCy PAstoRAL ConCERns
If you’re hospitalized, seriously ill or having surgery... please notify the church office at 483-0121. Your pastors want to minister to you whenever you are ill, and they can do that only if you inform us.
PRAyER tEAmsFour prayer teams are committed to praying for the concerns of members and friends of First Presbyteri-an Church – three e-mail prayer chains and one phone chain. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Joy Keys at 483-0121 or e-mail [email protected]. Please indicate the type of prayer team in which you would prefer to participate.
FLowERsThe Sanctuary flowers on Sunday, August 23, 2015, were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of William A. VanStory, III, by his wife, Lilly VanStory, and his children.
NEWS FIRST@and other special events
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Information & DirectoryWorship Services
Services are held at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel and at 10:55 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
EntrancesThe main business entrance to the church is now through the double doors under the porte cochere. Other church entrances will be open for Sunday services and other events.
FellowshipEller Hall will be the gathering place for fel-lowship after each service.
The calendar below is an effort to keep you informed of the major events happening at First Church. For a complete listing of ac-tivities, refer to our website at www.firstprez.com.SuNdAy, AuGuST 30 – RALLy dAy 8:30a Worship - Chapel 9:45a Rally Day breakfast - Fellowship Building 10:30a Session Meeting 10:55a Worship - Sanctuary 12:00p Nursery staff meeting - Activity Room 4:30p Jubilate - Music Suite (Choir Room)MONdAy, AuGuST 31 8:30a First School breakfast meeting - Activity Rm.TuESdAy, SEPTEMBER 1 8:30a SALT breakfast - JKs Deli 8:30a First School CPR training - Activity Room 9:30a Kindermusik Adventures 5:45p C.E. Committee - Room 207 7:00p Men’s Basketball - Fellowship BuildingWEdNESdAy, SEPTEMBER 2 First School staff workday 12:00p Property Committee - Room 225 2:00p SALT Reading Group - Room 413 5:00p Wednesday Together meal 5:30p Congregational Care - Room 416 5:30p Worship Committee - Parlor 5:45p Witness Committee - Library 6:00p Wednesday Together classes 6:30p Celebration Choir - Music SuiteTHuRSdAy, SEPTEMBER 3 9:00a First School Open House 9:30a Tapestry - Activity Room
SEPTEMBER MEETINGS
The fund aids the Fayetteville Urban Ministry and the “House of Moses” Crisis Nursery in Lusaka, Zambia.
The Two Cents Offering received on Sunday, July 26, 2015, was $724.04. The total to date is $6,587.63. The next offering is this Sunday, August 30, 2015.
The Two Cents Offering
SEPTEMBER 1 5:45p C.E. Committee - Room 207
SEPTEMBER 2 12:00p Property Committee - Room 225 5:30p Congregational Care - Room 416 5:30p Worship Committee - Parlor 5:45p Witness Committee - Library
SEPTEMBER 6 6:00p Stephen Ministry - Ministry office
SEPTEMBER 9 5:30p Stewardship Committee
SEPTEMBER 14 12:00p Finance Committee - Room 225
SEPTEMBER 15 6:00p Deacons Meeting - Room 203
SEPTEMBER 20 6:00p Stephen Ministry - Ministry office
SEPTEMBER 21 10:00a PW Coordinating Team - Room 207
SEPTEMBER 22 6:00p Session Meeting - Room 203
SEPTEMBER 29 5:30p Officer Training
SALT EVENTDown Home Christmas
The Seasoned Adults are taking reservations for the Christmas matinee at the America Music Jubilee in Selma, North Carolina.
TIME: November 14, 2015, 1:40 p.m.TICKETS: $28.50. Seating is limited.
CALL: Furman Robinson at 910-574-4837
First SchoolFall Mums Sale
This year the preschool is again selling mums. The plants come in 8-inch and 12-inch sizes costing $10 and $15, respectively. Colors are yellow, purple, red, and orange. Order forms are are
available at the volunteer desk. Pick-up will be October 7.
Conferences & EventsPresbytery’s All Youth Gathering at Camp Monroe will be September 12, 2015. Registration began August 1. More information at presbycc.org/.Presbytery of Coastal Carolina is request-ing input on its Separation Policy (on leaving the Presbyterian Church and joining another Re-formed organization) in advance of its October meeting. Find out more at presbycc.org.
GRAY AREASfinding truth when life isn’t black & white
Wednesdays • 6 PM • Room 209
A study of the areas that aren’t addressed directly in the Bible, like addiction, dat-
ing, sexual identity, and divorce.
CommunionSeptember 6, 2015 • Chapel
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Service of Worship on
Sunday, September 6, 2015. All bap-tized persons are invited to partici-pate.
Stephen Ministry expands the care First Presbyterian Church can offer the congregation. Your trained Stephen Ministers are here to listen when you are
struggling with loss, hospitalization, or any event. If you need a Stephen Minister, call the office at 483-0121.
Stephen Ministry
Applications should be submitted by September 1. Find Applica-tions on tables around the church and online at www.firstprez.com.
October 18-24, 2015Mission to Mexico
Children’s Corner
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CHILdREN’S CHuRCH: For 4- and 5-year-olds during the 10:55 a.m. service. The teacher, who will be in the front of the Sanctuary at the start of the second hymn, will take the children to Room 116.
FAMILy PICNIC: Everyone bring something to share on September 13th for a potluck picnic in the playground area after worship.
Thursdays • 9:30-11:30 a.m.Activity Room
Starting Thursday, September 10th
Tapestry A Women’s Bible Study
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?Dr. Mike Garrett’s Class
Wednesday Together • 6:00 PM • Room 405COMING SEPTEMBER 2ND
CHILDRENInfant nursery (birth to 12 months)....Room 128The nursery staff provide loving interac-tion integrated with music and play.Toddlers (12-24 months) ......................Room 129The nursery staff helps the children to move and investigate the Bible story. Two-Year-Olds .............................................Room 104A multi-sensory Sunday school experience where children learn three key concepts: God made me, God loves me and Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Three- and Four-Year-Olds .....................Room 118Two values are emphasized: God will take care of me and God is always with us. Kindergarten through Fifth Grade...... Room 208All students will meet in Room 208 to hear the Bible story and then break down in small groups.
YOUTHMiddle School Sunday School ............ Room 232The Serendipity Bible Study promotes an open discussion of the Scriptures.High School Sunday School ..................... Room 228The Wired Word and current events spark dis-cussion and a search for scriptural answers.
ADULTDr. Garrett’s Class ......Room 203Questers. This class con-siders the sermon text of the day in detail.
The Wired Word ........................................ Room 405Topics change weekly. Applying the Scrip-tures to current events and issues.The Parenting Class ................................ Room 209Developing the Spiritual Life of Children. How to pass our faith on to our children and make the Bible come alive.Fellowship Class ..................................The ChapelAdults age 50 and older. Friendship Class ........................................Room 413 New Testament study that starts with 1 Thes-salonians this fall Covenant Class ......................................... Room 416 Singles and couples age 55 and older. Calvin Class .................................Rankin BuildingMen in close fellowship who study the Bible and serve the community No Name Class ..................................Activity RoomInvestigates and studies the Bible in detail.
Fall Sunday School Classes9:45-10:40 a.m.
Fall Wednesday Together Classes6:00-7/7:15 p.m.
CHILDRENThe children spend the first half hour in music studies and the remainder of the Wednesday Together class time in Bible study and other activities.Music studies (6:00-6:30)Joyful Praise (3s & 4s) ...Room 118 & 116King’s Kids (K-2) ...... Youth Music Room God Squad (3-5) ............... Handbell Room Bible studies (6:30-)Preschool (3s & 4s) ...................Room 118Lower Elementary (K-2) ...........Room 208Upper Elementary (3rd-5th) .....Room 207
YOUTHThe youth will enjoy Youth Seminars from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by a time of Bible study, 6:35-7:15 p.m. SeminarThe first scheduled seminar is tentatively about Pop Culture and Religion.Bible studiesMiddle School ...........................Room 232High School ..............................Room 228
ADULTSDr. Mike Garrett’s Class .........................Room 405Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven,
the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church. “What are we waiting for? And what are we going to do about it in the mean-time? Understanding how the two questions fit together makes all the difference.Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant’s Class ...Room 416“Flunking Sainthood.” Have you ever resolved to try to live a more Christian life? Jana Riess embarked on an program of tack-ling spiritual practices only to discover that she was failing at every single one. Contact Donna for a book order.Gray Areas: Finding Truth When Life Isn’t Black and White ...................................................Room 209Taught by Brett Johnson and Britany Spivey. Some issues don’t have a direct scriptural response. Gray Areas seeks to address some of these issues Sign up online at www.firstprez.com so books can be ordered.Tapestry 2.0 .................................................Room 413“Here and Now... There and Then” – A Beth Moore study. This is a DVD lecture series on the Book of Revelation. Moore presents many points of view. Expect some light homework with this class.
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Upcoming SermonAugust 30, 2015
“Teach Your Children Well”Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Dr. Garrett
MINISTRy dr. Michael Garrett, Interim Associate Pastor [email protected] Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant, Minister of Pastoral Care – [email protected] dr. Ben McCoy, Associate Pastor Emeritus PROGRAM STAFF Brett Johnson, Church Administrator [email protected] dr. Marcia Mervin, Director of Music Ministry/Organist – [email protected] Britany Spivey, Director of Children’s Ministry [email protected] Kelly S. Harrison, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected] Wanda ussery, Nursery Supervisor [email protected] Charlyne Jones, Director of Children’s Ministry Emerita AdMINISTRATION Joy Keys, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Connie Burry, Program Secretary [email protected] Jim Blaine, Publications Coordinator [email protected] Joan daughtry, Financial Secretary [email protected] Julie MacRae, First School Director [email protected] MISSIONARIESLeon & Jacky dorleans: HaitiCharles & diane Wonnenberg:
Native Americans (South Dakota)George & Gail McBane: PakistanBill & Nancy Warlick: At-LargeTed & Sue Wright: Southern Africadon & Marta Wehmeyer: Merida, MexicoAlan & Ellen Smith: Russia
First ChurCh staFF
Sunday’s sermon is broadcast at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday on WFNC Radio, 640 AM on your radio dial.
“Confessing the Faith Under Hitler”
T h eC A LV I NLeCTUReS
Saturday, September 19, 2015 Lecture One (9 AM) - “The Seduction, Capitulation, and
Nazification of the Church” - The Chapel Lecture Two (10:45 AM) - “The Rise of the Confessing Church”
- The Chapel Lunch (Noon) - Fellowship BuildingLecture Three (1 PM) - “The Church’s Confession: The Barmen
Declaration” - The Chapel
Sunday, September 20, 2015Sermon (8:30 and 10:55 AM) “Being a Witness in Word” - Chapel and SanctuaryJoint Adult Sunday School (9:45 AM) - Question and Answer Session - The Chapel
Dr. Richard E. BurnettProfessor of Systematic Theology, Erskine
Theological Seminary
S.A.L.T. GARDEN TRIPSeptember 22, 2015
S.A.L.T. visits the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden, Bishopville, S.C.
Please call Melanie Strickland at 484-5905 by September 21 if you plan to go.
Tapestry 2.0Revelation reveals itself Wednesday nights this fall as Tapestry 2.0 takes up Beth Moore’s “Here and Now... There and Then” lecture and DVD series. Room 413
“Flunking Sainthood”
Wednesdays S.A.L.T. Reading Group – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday Together – 6:00 p.m.
Join either group for Jana Reiss’ whim-sical look at an average American’s pur-suit of perfection. The Seasoned Adults begin study August 26; Wednesday Together beings September 2. Register with Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant so books can be ordered.
Developing the Spiritual Life of Children
SuNDAyS AT 9:45 A.M.Come join in the fellowship of this tricky thing called parent-ing. Passing our faith onto our children is vital. This six-session course will discuss how to make God real to your children. First class: September 6. Class leaders: Kim Hall & Victoria Datkuliak.
Family Picnic and youth Fun
Sunday, September 13, after servicesFamily Potluck Picnic: Enjoy lunch and fellow-ship on the church grounds and in the Fellowship Building. Bring your lunch and a dish to share.youth Trip to Bay Tree Lake: Cookout, swimming, water sports. Leave the church after services and return around 6:00 p.m.
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