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

Volume 9, No. 4 January 22–28, 2012

Ministry News

Calendar for the Week

Activities Ministry, Lindsay GrahamBASKETBALL BANQUET

Mark your calendars for the Jim Johnson Basketball Banquet, Sunday, February 12, at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall.

FORT HILL TRIP FEBRUARY 2Visit Fort Hill, historic 1825 plantation home of John C. Calhoun and Thomas Green Clemson, on Thursday, February 2, 9:20am–3:00pm. Lunch is included at Pixie & Bill’s in Clemson. Cost is $30. Call Donna Roper (672.0372) to reserve a place.

TURNER MEMORIAL PRAYER BREAKFASTClemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney will speak at FPC’s 35th Annual Turner Memorial Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, February 23. Stay tuned for details.

Congregational Care Ministry, Stan JohnsonSUPPORT GROUPS BEGIN JANUARY 22

Three Support Groups will begin this Sunday, January 22, 5:00–7:00pm: •Grief Share (Room 305), for those grieving the

loss of a loved one •Divorce Care (Room 308), for those who

are going through a divorce or are already divorced and seeking hope and healing

•Divorce Care for Kids (Room 309), for children ages 5-12 who are hurting because of divorce.

To register, call Tammy Burkhalter (672.0327) or pick up a form from the literature racks and return it to Congregational Care.

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartFIRST WELCOME

The goal of First Welcome, the greeting ministry of First Pres, is to demonstrate the love of Christ to guests and members alike through warm hospitality and helpful service. If you would like to join the First Welcome team, contact Chuck Emory (cemory@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1753) for details.

Ignite Worship, Graydon TomlinsonIGNITE THE RESPONSE WORSHIP GATHERING

On Friday, February 10, the Ignite Worship Band will celebrate the release of THE RESPONSE album with a worship gathering for the whole community at The Channel (221 N. Main Street, Greenville), a family-friendly, faith-based music venue. Doors open at 7:30pm. Frances Reid will open the evening at 8:00pm, followed by the Ignite Worship Band. Enjoy dinner beforehand at Grille 33, The Channel’s award-winning restaurant. Concert cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under. Reserve your spot at TheChannelOnline.org

Life.Community, Phil HargroveLIFE COMMUNITY WEEKLY EVENTS

All 20- to 30-somethings are invited to these weekly Life.Community gatherings:•Life@The Block, Mondays at 6:30pm: Weekly

Bible study. •Men’smorningBiblestudy,Wednesdays 7:00-

7:45am: Chick-fil-a on Haywood Rd. •Female“20-Somethings”BibleStudy,Wednes-

days at 7:00pm: Diana Orders’ home (109 Holbrook Trail 29605)

Visit LifeFPC.org for more details or contact Phil Hargrove, 672.1847 or phargrove@firstpresgreen-ville.org.

Marriage & Family and Men’s Ministry, Phil HargroveFAMILIES FOREVER FAIR JANUARY 28

A Families Forever Fair will be held Saturday, January 28, 10:00am–1:30pm at the YMCA of Greenville (700 Augusta Street). This free seminar on the“howto”ofthefostercareandadoptionprocess(domestic and international) is hosted by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division and the SC Adoption Coalition for Education and Support. For details, contact Tamika Cannon (699.0309) or Denise Hoppenhauer (322.2495), or visit SCBar.org/yld.

MEN’S IMPACT WEEKEND—REGISTER NOW!Registration has begun for the Men’s Impact Weekend March 2-3. Sign up at FirstPresGreenville.org/mensweekend.html.

Prayer MinistryPRAYER AND COMMUNION JANUARY 24

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (gluten-free) will be observed this Tuesday evening, January 24, at 7:00pm in Harper Chapel during the Tuesday evening prayer service.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 7:50am•ChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) 8:15am•WorshipService(Sanctuary) 9:20am•ContinentalBreakfast(MemorialHall) 9:40am•IgniteWorship(FellowshipHall) •SundaySchoolA •First LookClass(Parlor) 11:00am•WorshipService(Sanctuary) •SundaySchoolB 4:00pm•Resonate! Prime High School Choir (Choir Room) 5:00pm•Resonate! MS Middle School Choir (Choir Room) •DenominationalConcernsCommittee(Rm261) •SupportGroup:Grief Share (Room 305) •SupportGroup:Divorce Care (Room 308) •SupportGroup:Divorce Care for Kids (Rm 307) 6:00pm•YouthHouseGroups(Offcampus) •12thGradeBoysSmallGroup(Youth354) 6:30pm•CarolinaChamberSingersRehearsal(ChoirRm)MONDAY, JANUARY 23Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 10:00am•Women’sBibleStudy:David (Room 212) 12:00pm•Moms’College-agePrayerGroup(Room212) 4:30pm•StaffCommittee(Room261) 6:00pm•SessionMeeting(MemorialDiningRoom) 6:30pm•Life.Community(TheBlock) •HealingPrayerTraining(Room308) 7:00pm•CommunityBibleStudy(Room303)TUESDAY, JANUARY 24Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 8:30am•Women’sBibleStudy:Revelation (Room 308) 9:30am•PrayerShawlMinistry(Parlor) •FullStaffMeeting(FellowshipHall) 5:30pm•BoardofDirectors(Room316) 6:30pm•WorshipTeamRehearsal(FellowshipHall) 7:00pm•HealingPrayer/Communion(HarperChapel) •BoyScoutTroop11(ScoutHut)WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677) 7:00am•Life Men’s Bible Study (Off campus) 9:30am•PrayerCommittee(Room310) •The Truth Project (Room 308) 10:00am•Women’sStudy:Mercy Triumphs (Room 212) 11:30am•LuncheonBibleStudy:1 Samuel (Fellowship Hall) 5:15pm•WednesdayAdvantageSupper(FellowshipHall) 5:30pm•StephenMinistryTraining(Room305) •ConfirmationClass(Room403) 6:00pm•JuniorHighRoots/$3Supper(Youth354) •Alpha(Room316) •The Truth Project (Room 303) •FinancialPeaceUniversity(Room401) •FamilyUniversity (Harper Chapel) 6:13pm•Men’sFraternity(Room404) 6:15pm•NurseryCare–age0-2(NurserySuite) •BibleStudy–age2-3(Room122) •BibleStudy–grades1-2(Room323) •BibleStudy–grades3-5(Room318) •CherubChoir–age4-5(Room321) •CovenantChoir–grades3-5(ChoirRoom) •CathedralRingersRehearsal(Room402) 6:30pm•BibleStudy:1 Samuel (Fellowship Hall) •In Christ Together (Room 403) •SmartStepfamilies(Room301) •Women’sStudy:Sermon on the Mount (Rm 212) •PotteryClub(Room242) 7:00pm•BibleStudy–age4-5(Room323) •CarolChoir–grades1-2(Room321) •Life 20-somethings Ladies Bible Study (Off Campus) 7:30pm•SanctuaryChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) •SeniorHighRoots(Youth352) 7:45pm•YoungAdultsPick-upBasketballTHURSDAY, JANUARY 26Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am•Men’sPrayerBreakfast(FellowshipHall) 8:00am•Women’sPrayerGroup(Room212) 9:00am•Women’sPraiseandWorship(HarperChapel) 9:30am•Rebuilding Jerusalem (Room 301) •The Promised One—Jesus in Genesis (Room 317) •Am I Messing Up My Kids? (Room 308) 12:00pm•Women’sStudy:Mercy Triumphs (Room 308) 12:15pm•AcademyPTOBoard(MemorialDiningRoom) 6:00pm•NAMISupportGroup(Room254) •FourthGradeFamilyNight(MemorialDiningRm) 6:30pm•BoyScoutBanquet(FellowshipHall)FRIDAY, JANUARY 27Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 9:00am•GreenvilleHighMomsInPrayer(Room352) 10:00am•BulletinStuffing(Room212) SATURDAY, JANUARY 28Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660)

Honors & MemorialsACTIVITIES MINISTRYIn loving memory of:RussellPowellby Dr. and Mrs. Ottis Ballenger. CHURCH HONORS FUNDIn honor of:Mr.andMrs.HarryBolick by Mr. and Mrs. Harry

Chapman.Rev.Dr.PamCole by Dr. and Mrs. Ottis Ballenger.OurPastoralstaff by Ms. Bettie Landreth.CHURCH MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of:Jean Buurman by Dr. and Mrs. Ottis Ballenger.JaneWallSykes Dr. and Mrs. Ottis Ballenger.ELDERBERRIES FUNDIn loving memory of:SamElmore by Dr. and Mrs. Tom Lybrand; Mr. and

Mrs. Andy Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. Grover Haynes; Mrs. Betty Parker; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lenz.

JOHN BRADFORD EDWARDS MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of:John Bradford Edwards by Mr. and Mrs. John F.

Roberts.

Member NewsCONGRATULATIONSThe Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to:Mr. and Mrs. David Koysza (Catherine) on the

birth of a daughter, Sadie Hill Koysza, on January 12, and to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Archie Black (Carol).

Mr.andMrs.SeanSudduth(Melanie)on the birth of a daughter, Madeline Grace Sudduth, on January 14.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYThe Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Parsons (Megan) in the

death of her grandmother, Mary Kate Payne of Marshall, NC, on January 11.

Mr.andMrs.LindsayGraham(Judy)in the death of her father, Falconer Marion (F. M.) Campbell of Greenville, on January 12, and to Mark and Todd Graham in the death of their grandfather.

Singles Ministry, Phil HargroveCSI SINGLES QUARTERLY LUNCHEON

The next CSI:Greenville quarterly luncheon for singles will be Sunday, February 12, at 12:32pm in Memorial Dining Room. Dr. Roger Rhoades will speak on “How to Stay Sane in a SingleWorld.”Cost is$7.RSVP to JenniferParamore(jparamore1991@att.net) by Monday, February 6.

Youth Ministry, Charlie B. and Robbie K.EVOLVE PARENTS’ NIGHT JANUARY 25

Wednesday, January 25, 7:30–9:00pm, is Parents’ Night at Senior High youth. This will be an opportunity for parents to engage with the idea of how families are constantly changing and growing by joining in on the last night of our Evolve Series. Please come out and support your youth! Questions? Contact Robbie Kropiwnicki at 672.7031 or robbiek@firstpresgreenville.org.

YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIPSRegister now for a Summer Mission Trip: JUNIORHIGH(completedgrades7-8):

July15-20in Charleston, SC; cost: $310 SENIORHIGH(completedgrades9-12):

July23-28in Cranks Creek, KY; cost: $445For registration forms, visit FirstPresGreenville.org/youthministries.htm or pick up a form on the Youth floor. Questions? Contact Katie Graham at kgraham@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1757.

AnnouncementsOFFICER RECOMMENDATIONS

To submit recommendations for Class of 2015 Elders and Deacons, visit FirstPresGreenville.org and click on the home page banner; email Lynn Johnson at ljohnson@firstpresgreenville.org; or fill out and turn in the form found in the literature racks. Recommendations are due January 29.

STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Through Sunday, January 8, we have received 554 commitments for a total of $3,013,527, which represents 65 percent of our total budget for 2012. It’s not too late to turn in your commitment card! If you have questions about

your giving for 2011, please contact Cheryl Craig at 672.0374.

LOST AND FOUNDPlease check the Lost and Found table located at the elevator near the reception area. Any items not claimed by January 30 will be donated to charity.

SANCTUARY FLOWER DATES AVAILABLEThe following dates are available for providing Sanctuary flowers in honor or memory of a loved one: January29;February5;March4,11,18,25.Call Barbara Seibel (235.0496) to reserve a date.

Sunday Worship Assignments for January 22nd Prayer ListJANUARY 22, 2012

8:15am and 11:00am Worship9:40am Ignite Worship

“MADE ALIVE IN CHRIST”“Ephesians” – Part 3

Ephesians 2:1-10Rev.Dr.RichardGibbons

9:20am – Continental Breakfast(Memorial Hall)

9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School

Wednesday MealsJanuary 25, 2012

LUNCH: Hamburger Steak with sautéed onions

Steamed Rice, Mashed PotatoesLima Beans, Vegetable Blend, Dessert

DINNER: Pancakes with assorted toppings

Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, GritsSausage and Bacon

8:00FirstWelcomeTeam: Jackie Thompson (DC); Virginia Hagood (P); Bill and Helen Arthur (MH); Diane Drake (CR); Michael Combs (RW); Tom Drake (RSMH); Chuck Blankenship, Jamie Hunter, Ross Plyler, Gary Pouch, Chris Wright, James Day, B.J. Pate, SandyWright,ArikHempy,JackieThompson(Ushers).

9:20FirstWelcomeTeam: Hal Willson (DC); Milt and Caroline Lowder (GE); Drew Brown (FH); Lauren Thomas (WCFH); Betty Stone (WCN); Scott Stewart (P); Sherry Davis; (CY);TonyGreene(WSL);DrewBrown,HalWillson(Ushers).

10:40FirstWelcomeTeam: Dean Livingston (DC); Ann Buchanan (MH); Lee Shelton (P); Tommy Toler (CR); Meredith Rigdon (WCN); Darleene Lathan (RSMH); B.J. Pate (RW); Ken Chapman, Tim Delaney, Don Davidson, Rick Erwin, Hank Faris, Walt Fowler, Brian Garrison, Eddie Lathan, Dean Livingston, Joe Palmer, Mason Powell, Louis Voorhees (Ushers).

Nursery Workers: (9:25) Katherine Pate, Ann Templeton, Libby Hall, Tyner and Zeke Lollis, Suzy Hwang, Robyn Shirley, Barbara Franklin; (10:45) Kate Hellier, Priss Jones, David and Tiffany Hammett, Melanie Sudduth, Caroline Mullen

TojointheFirstWelcomeTeam: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.

200 West Washington StreetGreenville, SC 29601

RETURNSERVICEREQUESTED

phone 864.235.0496fax 864.235.0698

web FirstPresGreenville.org

Broadcasts:RADIO

First and Foremost Radio Programon Shine 96.7 FM

Sundays at 10:30am

TELEVISIONFirst and Foremost Television Program

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

January 22–28, 2012

WHAT’S INSIDE:

“Using Kingdom Authority”Prayer Ministry Workshop

January 30

Support Groups begin January 22

Ignite Worship GatheringFebruary 10

First Welcome Greeting Ministry

Youth Mission Trip Registration

For more information aboutthe ministry of FPC, visitFirstPresGreenville.org

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Waddy Anderson, Jr.Andy Anderson

Julia Moore BaileyClarence H. Buurman

Ann Broome, Bill CaldwellLucy Cooter, Robbie EdwardsMarilyn B. Fain, Shirley FulmerWalt Gilstrap, Louise Gilstrap

Andrew GoodwinAnna Grey, John Kabas

Harry Knox, Bettie LandrethJanet MacCallum

Lena G. PerrinMary“Tatti”Samuelson

Cate SimkinsBertha Mae Sims

Paul Stoddard, Ruth StoddardRobert Vaughn, Nan Whisman,

Sally Windham, Barbara Woodward

PRAYER REQUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

God has a plan for your life: “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.

“They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

Satan also has a plan for your life: “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.”

(John 10:10)

Use Kingdom Authority to foil Satan’s plan. Come and consider:

• What Kingdom Authority is• Why we have Kingdom Authority• When we use Kingdom Authority• How we use Kingdom Authority

Suzanne De Pree, Ph.D., is a retired professional psychologist. She has been involved in the Christian healing ministry for over 20 years; it is now her retirement vocation. She enjoys seeing people live more fully as they grow in using Kingdom authority. Suzanne is Convener of the Mountain Chapter (Asheville, NC) of the Order of St. Luke, an interdenominational healing prayer ministry.

USING KINGDOM AUTHORITY: Foiling Satan’s Plan for Your Life

No charge. For more information, contact Tammy Burkhalter at 672.0327 or tburkhalter@� rstpresgreenville.org.

Monday, January 306:30pm in the ParlorA Prayer Ministry Workshop

led by counselor and speaker Suzanne De Pree, Ph.D.