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

Volume 8, No. 27 July 3–9, 2011

Ministry News

Calendar for the Week

Member News

Activities Ministry, Lindsay GrahamSPACE AVAILABLE FOR FPC SUMMER CAMPS These camps for rising 2nd–6th grade range from

$80-$90 per child. Forms are in the literature racks and on the website—visit FirstPresGreenville.org and click banner 4 on the home page.

Summer Day Camp I: 2nd–6th July 11-14 Basketball Camp: 2nd–6th July 18-22 Summer Day Camp II: 2nd–6th July 25-28

College and Young Adult Ministry, Phil HargroveSUMMERTIME LIFE

Summertime Life for Young Adults continues bi-weekly meetings, as well as men’s and women’s weekly gatherings. For a general schedule, visit FirstPresGreenville.org/contempministries.html, and watch for detailed updates by email. Ques-tions? Contact Phil Hargrove at phargrove@first-presgreenville.org or 672.1847.

Congregational Care, Stan JohnsonSUPPORT GROUPS: DIVORCE CARE, DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS, AND GRIEF SHARE

First Presbyterian will be hosting these three support groups, which will meet on Sunday evenings beginning September 11. To register, call Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter at 672.0327. There is no cost to enroll.

Educational Ministries, Tim LeslieSAVE THE DATE FOR BIBLE ALIVE

Are you ready for a 3-D view of the Bible? Mark September 9-10 on your calendar for “Bible Alive,” a multimedia immersion experience in understanding God’s Word in its original historical, cultural, geographical, literary, and visual context. This conference will give you tools, resources, and frameworks to forever change the way you read and understand the Bible. For more details, contact Tim Leslie at tleslie@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.0336.

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartMISSIONS SPEAKER KRIS KNOWLES

Kris Knowles served for several years as a missionary focused on spiritual needs and opportunities in Portugal. Now back in the U.S. and working through Reformed University Fellowship International at the University of Georgia, she befriends International students, answers their questions about Christianity, and helps them network with American Christian professionals in their fields of study. Kris, a former FPC member, receives support from our Missions and Outreach funds. Join Kris on Sunday, July 17, at 9:40 or 11:00am in Harper Chapel as she shares about her mission.

FIRST LOOK CLASS BEGINS JULY 10Those interested in learning more about member-ship at First Presbyterian Church are invited to at-tend First Look classes on Sundays, July 10, 17, and 24, 9:40–10:50am in the Parlor, with recep-tion into the church on July 24 if desired. Contact Beverley Alberson (672.1754 or balberson@first-presgreenville.org) with questions or to register. Please register by Wednesday, July 6.

WANTED: CHRISTIAN FOSTER PARENTSMiracle Hill Ministries is recruiting Christian foster parents to care for foster children of all ages on a full-time or a respite basis. Any adult (single or married) who has a heart for working with needy children is welcome to apply. Miracle Hill works with DSS to place children from the Upstate in foster homes throughout the community. Background checks, training classes, paperwork, and a home study are required. Contact Brenda Mansel or Sharon Betts at 864.878.9987 to begin the licensing process or for more information.

GREENVILLE LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDMost schools are out for the summer, but Greenville Literacy’s five learning centers are open and looking for volunteers to help other adults improve their reading, writing, or math skills, prepare for the GED, or learn to speak English. No prior teaching experience is required. Greenville Literacy provides training; summer

SUNDAY, JULY 3Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677) 7:50am•ChancelChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) 8:15am•PatrioticWorshipService (Sanctuary) 9:20am•ContinentalBreakfast(MemorialHall) 9:40am•ContemporaryWorship(FellowshipHall) •SundaySchoolA11:00am•PatrioticWorshipService(Sanctuary) •SundaySchoolB

INDEPENDENCE DAY, MONDAY, JULY 4Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) Church Office closed – Independence Day holiday

TUESDAY, JULY 5Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 9:00am•SummerBibleCamp(FellowshipHall)11:00am•Route56(Room323) 6:30pm•WorshipTeamRehearsal(FellowshipHall) 7:00pm•CollegeAgeBibleStudy(Offcampus) •HealingPrayer(HarperChapel)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 9:00am•SummerBibleCamp(FellowshipHall) 9:30am•PrayerCommittee(Room310)11:30am•LuncheonBibleStudy(FellowshipHall)12:00pm•SeniorHighLunchandGrafting(Youth352) 5:30pm•JuniorHighSummerMomentum(Youth354) 7:00pm•LifeFemale20-somethingsBibleStudy (Off campus)

THURSDAY, JULY 7Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 7:00am•Men’sPrayerBreakfast(MemorialDiningRm) 8:00am•Women’sPrayerGroup(Room212) 9:00am•SummerBibleCamp(FellowshipHall) 9:30pm•Women’sStudy:Holiness (Room 308)12:00pm•RetiredMen’sLuncheon(Offcampus) 6:30pm•CSI:Greenville Leadership Team (Room 261)

FRIDAY, JULY 8Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869)10:00am•BulletinStuffing(Room212) 5:00pm•WeddingRehearsal(Sanctuary)

SATURDAY, JULY 9Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 6:00pm•Wedding:Larson/Hamilton(Sanctuary)

training workshops are scheduled for July 16 and July 30. For more information, please call 467.3456 or visit GreenvilleLiteracy.org.

Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob JonesCSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES EVENTS

Relax and cool down at CSI:Greenville’s Summer Ice Cream Social, Tuesday, July 26, at 7:00pm in Memorial Dining Room. Donations accepted. RSVP for this time of fellowship to Jennifer Paramore at jparamore1991@att.net.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKJohn Wooden, a great basketball coach whose UCLA team won nine NCCA Championships, is a greater teacher/leader. He writes in his latest book, Game Book for Life, that his father gave him seven rules to live by:

1. Be true to yourself. 2. Make each day your masterpiece. 3. Help others. 4. Drink deeply from good books. 5. Make friendship a fine art. 6. Build a shelter against a rainy day.7. Pray for guidance and give thanks for your

blessings every day.

Youth Ministry, Robbie KropiwnickiSUMMERTIME YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Youth activities are in full swing for the summer. Join us each week for these times of fun and fellowship!Tuesdays, 1:00–4:00pm Junior High activitiesWednesdays,12:00–2:00pm,Youthfloor Junior & Senior High Lunch & Bible Study Wednesdays,5:30–7:00pm,Youthfloor Junior High MomentumThursdays,1:00–4:00pm Senior High activitiesWatchemailsfordetailseachweek.

MISSION TRIPSPlease be in prayer for our Student Mission trips: July 2-10: Freeport, Bahamas July 17-23: Appalachian Region, Tennessee

Honors & MemorialsCHURCH MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of:LewisFrampton by Mr. and Mrs. George Holzberger;

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor; Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger.

LesMcCraw by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Bauknight.ElWright by Dr. and Mrs. Tom Lybrand; Princa Wright;

Ferrisa Crocker.MarionJ.“Skip”Young by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dickey.MUSIC FUNDIn loving memory of:DorisLatham by Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Gibbs.DorisMiller by Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Gibbs.PRAYER MINISTRYIn loving memory of:FredAfman by Ms. Barbara Franklin.VISITATION MINISTRYIn loving memory of:FredAfman by the Adventurers Sunday School Class;

Colin, Ann, Foster, and Linda Radford.

AnnouncementsOPENINGS FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS If you would like to provide flowers for the

Sanctuary on July 31, September 4, or September 25 in honor or memory of a loved one, please call Barbara Seibel at 235.0496.

STAFF NEWS First Presbyterian welcomes to its staff Mr. Chuck Emory as our New Member Coordinator. Chuck and his wife Crystal, along with their two young daughters, Molly and Eve, have been members of First

CONGRATULATIONSThe Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to:Mr.andMrs.WilliamPence (April),on the birth

of a daughter, Mia Frances Pence, on October 21, 2010.

Dr. and Mrs. David Yoder (Kat), on the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” Ready Yoder, on June 17.

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Mclure Owen (CarolineHenleyCheves), who were married on Amelia Island, FL, on May 14.

Mr.andMrs.AshleyReidMartin (KathrynAllenCraig), who were married in Pickens, SC, on June 11.

Mr.andMrs.RichardNormanAtkinson,Jr.(KristinSamuelson), who were married in the Sanctuary on June 25.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYThe Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:Mr.andMrs.BrianK.Garrison(April), 702 Botany

Road, Greenville 29615, in the death of his mother, Betty Jean Jordan Garrison of Rock Hill, SC, on June 21, and to Walt and Jack Garrison in the death of their grandmother.

Presbyterian for three years. Chuck will be working in the Evangelism and Missions Department, principally to help assimilate new members into the life of FPC. In addition to beginning his service on our staff, Chuck is transitioning from his law practice to seminary in the fall.It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Mrs. Beth Beutler as our Ministry Placement Director. Beth has served faithfully for the last six years as a teacher and coach to new and long-time members. Her giftedness in writing and project development have truly been instrumental in the growth of our church. Please wish her well as she pursues new endeavors.

Sunday Worship Assignments for July 3rd Prayer ListJULY 3, 2011

8:15and11:00amPatrioticWorship 9:40amContemporaryWorship

“ConspiracyTheory?”–Part9 Genesis 46:1 – 47:11

Rev.Dr.RichardGibbons

9:20am – Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall)

9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School

Wednesday LunchJULY 6, 2011

BBQ Pork on BunGrilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

Baked Beans, ChipsCole Slaw, Potato Salad

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, Van Merchant, Robert Thompson, Steve Thompson (Ushers).

9:20FirstWelcomeTeam: Pat McNamara, Dave Forry, Russell Guest, Will Sykes (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 (WCUN); Don Childers (FH); Cody Cobb, Brian Cooke, Brooks Dixon, Dave Forry, Russell Guest, Pat McNamara, Tim Sisk, Will Sykes (Ushers).

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

NurseryWorkers:(9:25)Tom Angermeier, Jane Anne Bruch, Allison Stapleton, Chris and LeAnn Garrett, Bonnie Combs, Caroline Mullen; (10:45)Cathy and Bruce Stephens, Jamie Bach, Susan Simpson, Catherine Koysza, Sangita Shirley

TojointheFirstWelcomeTeam: Contact Beth Beutler at bbeutler@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1753.

TojointheNurseryTeam: Contact Evelyn Penkert at epenkert@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1843.

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Broadcasts:RADIO

First and Foremost Radio Programon Shine 96.7 FM

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TELEVISIONFirst and Foremost Television Program

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

July 3–9, 2011

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Patriotic Worship July 3

First Look Class begins July 10

Missions Speaker Kris Knowles July 17

Summertime Youth Activities

Space Available for FPC Summer Camps

Save the Date for Bible Alive

Support Groups begin September 11

Staff News

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

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HelenArthurSam Bentley, Ruth BryantHugh Cash, Ray Denny

Eloise “Deddie” DrummondJulieGeorge,Lee Anne Goforth

DorisGreeneJay Huff, Joe James

John Maddox, Nora McElveenWilliam Patrick, Sr.

Virginia PutmanAnna Reed, Pat Rhoden

Gene Rishel, Clara Lee ShiveBertha Mae Sims, Tyler Sinclair

LauraJaneSloanReagan Stelling

SherryThackstonRobert Vaughn, Maria Watson

J. Mark Wells, Sr.

PRAYER REqUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

WORSHIP with us on Sunday, JuLy 3PatRIOtIc WORSHIP

8:15am and 11:00am in the Sanctuary with brass ensemble, color guard, and special music by the Sanctuary choir

cOntemPORaRy WORSHIP9:40am in Fellowship Hall with special music

Sunday ScHOOL 9:40am and 11:00am