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A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC Volume 8, No. 37 September 11–17, 2011 Ministry News Calendar for the Week The Academy, Michael Everhart TO THE BOOK FAIR AND BEYOND! Save the dates, Monday–Thursday, September 26- 29, to shop for books and gifts at The Academy’s Book Fair fundraiser. Reading is out of this world! Activities Ministry, Lindsay Graham ALASKA CRUISE TOUR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11 An Alaska Cruise Tour Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Contact Lindsay Graham at lgraham@ firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1844. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR BASKETBALL Monday, September 12, is the deadline for turning in Basketball registrations to the Church Office. Forms are available in the church literature racks. Questions? Contact Donna Roper at droper@ firstpresgreenville.org. Congregational Care, Stan Johnson SUPPORT GROUPS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 11 New Support Groups for Grief Share and Divorce Care will begin Sunday, September 11, 5:00–7:00pm, and meet for 13 weeks. To register, contact Tammy Burkhalter (672.0327 or tburkhalter@firstpresgreenville.org). NEW STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING BEGINS A new 20-session Stephen Minister Training Class will begin Wednesday, October 5. Upon completion of training, members are commissioned to join our 26 active Stephen Ministers in providing one- to-one care to individuals experiencing difficulties in life. To be a part of this vital ministry, contact Tammy Burkhalter of Congregational Care today at 672.0327 or tburkhalter@firstpresgreenville.org. Educational Ministries, Tim Leslie WEDNESDAY ADVANTAGE CLASSES BEGIN On Wednesday, September 14, Fall Wednesday Advantage classes begin. Join us for lunch (11:30am–12:30pm) or dinner (5:15–6:30pm), followed by various studies. For details, visit FirstPresGreenville.org/wednesdayadvantage.htm or pick up a brochure from the literature racks. THE TRUTH PROJECT SMALL GROUPS FORMING Small Groups are now forming (limited to 12 participants) for The Truth Project, a 12-part DVD series developed to teach the relevance of the Christian worldview in all aspects of daily life. All groups will begin the week of September 11. Contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@firstpresgreenville. org or 672.0309) to join a group. • Sunday Evening: At FPC, 6:00–8:00pm: Leader Josh Tew At FPC, 7:00–9:00pm: Leader Valerie Cooke In Home, time tba: Leader Suzanne Dekock • Monday Evening: Initial meeting 7:00–8:30pm At FPC: Leader Joe Barron • Wednesday Evening: 6:00–7:30pm At FPC: Leader Dixon Cunningham • Friday Evening: Initial meeting 6:00–8:00pm In Home: Leader Billie Skinner A LOOK AT ISLAM WITH THE BIBLE IN MIND Both Islam and Christianity claim to teach the truth about ultimate reality. Teacher Bob McCallum will lead an introductory look at Islam from the perspective of the Bible and the Christian Faith using the text The Truth about Islam, by Anees Zaka and Diane Coleman. Join us Wednesdays, September 21–November 9, 10:30–11:30am in the Parlor. For details, contact Tim Leslie (tleslie@ firstpresgreenville.org or 672.0336). COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY BEGINS First Pres hosts Community Bible Study, an inter- denominational Bible study for community men and women. On Monday, September 12, CBS begins a new 30-week in-depth study of Deuter- onomy, Job, and Daniel. Join us each week, 7:00– 8:30pm in Room 303. For details, contact dheitz@ geosyntec.com or [email protected]. Evangelism and Missions, Brian Stewart CONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST PRES? The next First Look new member class three- week series begins Sunday, September 11, 9:40– 10:50am in the Parlor. Contact Beverley Alberson (balberson@firstpresgreenville.org) to register. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 7:50am • Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8:15am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:20am • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:40am • Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall) First Look Class (Parlor) • Sunday School A • Junior High Parents Meeting (Harper Chapel) 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) • Sunday School B • Junior High Parents Meeting (Harper Chapel) 12:30pm • Senior High Parents Lunch (Fellowship Hall) 4:00pm • Youth Choir Rehearsals (Choir Room) 5:00pm • Alaska Cruise Tour Meeting (Fellowship Hall) Divorce Care Support Group (Room 308) Grief Share Support Group (Room 305) 6:00pm • The Truth Project (Room 317) 6:30pm • Carolina Chamber Singers Rehearsal (Choir Rm) 7:00pm • The Truth Project (Room 316) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 9:00am • Study: Discerning the Voice of God (Room 212) 12:00pm • Moms’ College-age Prayer Group (Room 212) 5:00pm • Missions and Outreach Committee (Room 301) • Abiding Prayer Team (Room 210) 5:30pm • Worship and Music Committee (Room 261) 6:30pm • Diaconate Meeting (Memorial Dining Room) • Life.Community—Young Adults (Old Centre Stage) 7:00pm • The Truth Project (Room 308) • Community Bible Study (Rm 303, Harper Chapel) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869) 8:30am • Study: Becoming a Woman of Grace (Room 305) 10:30am • Circle #6 (Parlor) 12:00pm • Circle #11 (Memorial Dining Room) 4:00pm • Children’s Choir of the Foothills (Choir Room) 6:15pm • Raising a Modern-Day Knight (Room 301) 6:30pm • Worship Team Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall) 7:00pm • Healing Prayer (Harper Chapel) • Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut) • Upstate Youth Chorale (Choir Room) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 9:30am • Prayer Committee (Room 310) The Truth Project (Room 212) 11:30am • Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 5:15pm • Wednesday Advantage Supper (Fellowship Hall) 6:00pm • Junior High Roots/$3 Supper (Youth 354) • Alpha Course (Room 316) The Truth Project (Room 307) 6:13pm • Men’s Fraternity: Fathered by God (Room 301) 6:15pm • Nursery Care–age 0-2 (Nursery Suite) • Bible Study–age 2-3 (Room 122) • Bible Study–grades 1-2 (Room 323) • Bible Study–grades 3-5 (Room 318) • Cherub Choir–age 4-5 (Room 321) • Covenant Choir–grades 3-5 (Choir Room) • Cathedral Ringers Rehearsal (Room 402) 6:30pm • Bible Study: Reason for God (Fellowship Hall) • Family U.: Marriage Oneness (Harper Chapel) • Study: Having a Mary Spirit (Room 212) • Pottery Club (Room 242) • Infant Baptism Class (Room 210) 7:00pm • Life Female 20-somethings Bible Study (Off campus) • Bible Study–age 4-5 (Room 323) • Carol Choir–grades 1-2 (Room 321) 7:30pm • Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) • Senior High Roots (Youth 352) 7:45pm • Young Adults Pick-up Basketball (Gym) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am • Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Memorial Dining Room) 8:00am • Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212) 9:30pm • Bible Study: Becoming a Woman of Grace (Harper Chapel) 12:00pm • Study: David–Seeking a Heart Like His (Rm 308) • Retired Men’s Luncheon (Off campus) 6:00pm • Board of Directors Meeting (Room 316) 6:00pm • Circle #2 (Memorial Dining Room) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 9:00am • Greenville High Moms In Touch Prayer (Youth 352) 10:00am • Bulletin Stuffing (Room 212) 6:30pm • CCN Southern Hospitality Banquet (Fellowship Hall) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) HOLLIS NIGHT AT ZAXBY’S SEPTEMBER 13 Hollis Academy will be having a fundraising night at Zaxby’s (1220 Woodruff Road) on Tuesday, September 13, 5:00–8:00pm. Ten percent of sales during that time will be donated directly to the school. This is a great way for our congregation to support our school adoption program. Enjoy a night out and support our kids at Hollis! Item of the Month: Bring umbrellas and ponchos to Hollis Academy bins located around the church. THE WORLD AT OUR DOOR... The Cross Culture Network Southern Hospitality Banquet will be held in Fellowship Hall Friday, September 16, 6:30–8:30pm, for about 100 students from around the world. Table hosts are needed to sit at the tables with students, and banquet sponsors are also needed. What a fabulous opportunity for Christians to invest in the world at our door! If you are interested, contact Florin and Amy Palaghia (fpalaghia@ joshuasway.org). Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob Jones MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT GOD GIVES ME “Making the Most of What God Gives Me” is a six-week video series offered by the Empty Nest and Grandparenting Subcommittees of the Marriage and Family Ministry. The study features Rick Warren and will be offered in homes beginning Tuesday evening, September 27. To learn more, call Laura-Ann Ellison (288.8890) or Susan Glenn (297.0242). CSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES BREAKFAST AND HIKE CSI:Greenville (Christian Singles Interacting) will gather for breakfast and a hike on Saturday, September 17, 9:00am at Tommy’s Ham House. Men’s Ministry, Bob Jones “RAISING A MODERN-DAY KNIGHT” Lee Shelton will lead a band of dads in “Raising a Modern Day Knight,” a course to help their sons grow, on Tuesday evenings (6:15pm beginning September 13), with a parallel class on Sunday evenings (7:30pm beginning September 18). Contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@ firstpresgreenville.org or 672.0309). Prayer Ministry, George Moore EXPLORING THE POWER OF HEALING PRAYER Register now for this one-day conference on prayer to be led by Rev. John Rice on Saturday, September 24. Rev. Rice will discuss the “Role of the Holy Spirit in Healing Ministry,” “Healing the Hurts of the Past,” “Listening to God, Hearing God, Dialoguing with Jesus,” and “The Healing Power of Forgiveness.” The $15 registration fee will cover continental breakfast and lunch. Childcare will be available. Register online at FirstPresGreenville. org/prayer.htm or contact Tammy Burkhalter (tburkhalter@firstpresgreenville.org, 672.0327). Student Ministry, Robbie K. and Charlie B. STUDENT MINISTRY SMALL GROUPS Small groups for grades 6-12 begin Sunday, September 18. Groups are divided by age and gender, and normally meet in homes on Sunday evenings, 6:00-8:00pm. To join a group, contact Katie Graham, kgraham@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1757. NEW YOUTH MINISTRY WEBSITE Check out Rootsfpc.org, the new Youth Ministry website. It’s full of exciting videos, pictures, lessons, announcements, resources, and more to keep you up-to-date on FPC’s Student Ministry. Women’s Ministry WOMEN’S MONTHLY CIRCLES The following circles will meet in homes this week. Locations for circles meeting at the church are listed in the Calendar to the right. 9/8: Circle 3 (7:15pm) will meet in the home of Alison Quarles, 209 Elizabeth Street (09). 9/9: Circle 10 (9:30am) will meet in the Rolling Green Village Library (15). 9/13: Circle 4 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Kathy Pringle, 8 Lauriston Place, Greer (50). Circle 5 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Ann Crider, 3 West Montclair Avenue (09). Circle 7 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Mary Jane Myers, 5 Rockingham Road (07). Circle 8 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Anna Teasley, 105 Four Lakes Dr., Easley (42). Circle 9 (10:30am) will meet in the home of Betty Biggers, 118 Creekridge Road (07). WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES BEGIN Bible Studies for women begin this week. For descriptions and schedules, visit FirstPresGreenville. org/womensministries.htm and click on “Weekly Bible Studies.” Questions? Contact Charlotte Joye, 672.0309 or cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org.

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Volume 8, No. 37 September 11–17, 2011 A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES BEGIN Bible Studies for women begin this week. For descriptions and schedules, visit FirstPresGreenville. org/womensministries.htm and click on “Weekly Bible Studies.” Questions? Contact Charlotte Joye, 672.0309 or [email protected].

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

Volume 8, No. 37 September 11–17, 2011

Ministry News

Calendar for the Week

The Academy, Michael EverhartTO THE BOOK FAIR AND BEYOND!

Save the dates, Monday–Thursday, September 26-29, to shop for books and gifts at The Academy’s Book Fair fundraiser. Reading is out of this world!

Activities Ministry, Lindsay GrahamALASKA CRUISE TOUR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11

An Alaska Cruise Tour Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Contact Lindsay Graham at [email protected] or 672.1844.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR BASKETBALLMonday, September 12, is the deadline for turning in Basketball registrations to the Church Office. Forms are available in the church literature racks. Questions? Contact Donna Roper at [email protected].

Congregational Care, Stan JohnsonSUPPORT GROUPS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 11

New Support Groups for Grief Share and Divorce Care will begin Sunday, September 11, 5:00–7:00pm, and meet for 13 weeks. To register, contact Tammy Burkhalter (672.0327 or [email protected]).

NEW STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING BEGINSA new 20-session Stephen Minister Training Class will begin Wednesday, October 5. Upon completion of training, members are commissioned to join our 26 active Stephen Ministers in providing one-to-one care to individuals experiencing difficulties in life. To be a part of this vital ministry, contact Tammy Burkhalter of Congregational Care today at 672.0327 or [email protected].

Educational Ministries, Tim LeslieWEDNESDAY ADVANTAGE CLASSES BEGIN

On Wednesday, September 14, Fall Wednesday Advantage classes begin. Join us for lunch (11:30am–12:30pm) or dinner (5:15–6:30pm), followed by various studies. For details, visit FirstPresGreenville.org/wednesdayadvantage.htm or pick up a brochure from the literature racks.

THE TRUTH PROJECT SMALL GROUPS FORMINGSmall Groups are now forming (limited to 12 participants) for The Truth Project, a 12-part DVD series developed to teach the relevance of the Christian worldview in all aspects of daily life. All groups will begin the week of September 11. Contact Charlotte Joye ([email protected] or 672.0309) to join a group.•SundayEvening: At FPC, 6:00–8:00pm: Leader Josh Tew At FPC, 7:00–9:00pm: Leader Valerie Cooke In Home, time tba: Leader Suzanne Dekock•MondayEvening: Initial meeting 7:00–8:30pm At FPC: Leader Joe Barron•WednesdayEvening:6:00–7:30pm At FPC: Leader Dixon Cunningham•FridayEvening:Initial meeting 6:00–8:00pm In Home: Leader Billie Skinner

A LOOK AT ISLAM WITH THE BIBLE IN MINDBoth Islam and Christianity claim to teach the truth about ultimate reality. Teacher Bob McCallum will lead an introductory look at Islam from the perspective of the Bible and the Christian Faith using the text The Truth about Islam, by Anees Zaka and Diane Coleman. Join us Wednesdays, September 21–November 9, 10:30–11:30am in the Parlor. For details, contact Tim Leslie ([email protected] or 672.0336).

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY BEGINSFirst Pres hosts Community Bible Study, an inter-denominational Bible study for community men and women. On Monday, September 12, CBS begins a new 30-week in-depth study of Deuter-onomy, Job, and Daniel. Join us each week, 7:00–8:30pm in Room 303. For details, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartCONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST PRES?

The next First Look new member class three-week series begins Sunday, September 11, 9:40–10:50am in the Parlor. Contact Beverley Alberson ([email protected]) to register.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 7:50am•ChancelChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) 8:15am•WorshipService (Sanctuary) 9:20am•ContinentalBreakfast(MemorialHall) 9:40am•ContemporaryWorship(FellowshipHall) •First LookClass(Parlor) •SundaySchoolA •JuniorHighParentsMeeting(HarperChapel) 11:00am•WorshipService(Sanctuary) •SundaySchoolB •JuniorHighParentsMeeting(HarperChapel) 12:30pm•SeniorHighParentsLunch(FellowshipHall) 4:00pm•YouthChoirRehearsals(ChoirRoom) 5:00pm•AlaskaCruiseTourMeeting(FellowshipHall) •Divorce Care Support Group (Room 308) •Grief Share Support Group (Room 305) 6:00pm•The Truth Project (Room 317) 6:30pm•CarolinaChamberSingersRehearsal(ChoirRm) 7:00pm•The Truth Project (Room 316)MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 9:00am•Study:Discerning the Voice of God (Room 212) 12:00pm•Moms’College-agePrayerGroup(Room212) 5:00pm•MissionsandOutreachCommittee(Room301) •AbidingPrayerTeam(Room210) 5:30pm•WorshipandMusicCommittee(Room261) 6:30pm•DiaconateMeeting(MemorialDiningRoom) •Life.Community—YoungAdults(OldCentreStage) 7:00pm•The Truth Project (Room 308) •CommunityBibleStudy(Rm303,HarperChapel)TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869) 8:30am•Study:Becoming a Woman of Grace (Room 305) 10:30am•Circle#6(Parlor) 12:00pm•Circle#11(MemorialDiningRoom) 4:00pm•Children’sChoiroftheFoothills(ChoirRoom) 6:15pm•Raising a Modern-Day Knight (Room 301) 6:30pm•WorshipTeamRehearsal(FellowshipHall) 7:00pm•HealingPrayer(HarperChapel) •BoyScoutTroop11(ScoutHut) •UpstateYouthChorale(ChoirRoom)WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 9:30am•PrayerCommittee(Room310) •The Truth Project (Room 212) 11:30am•LuncheonBibleStudy(FellowshipHall) 5:15pm•WednesdayAdvantageSupper(FellowshipHall) 6:00pm•JuniorHighRoots/$3Supper(Youth354) •AlphaCourse(Room316) •The Truth Project (Room 307) 6:13pm•Men’sFraternity:Fathered by God (Room 301) 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:Reason for God (Fellowship Hall) •FamilyU.:Marriage Oneness (Harper Chapel) •Study:Having a Mary Spirit (Room 212) •PotteryClub(Room242) •InfantBaptismClass(Room210) 7:00pm•LifeFemale20-somethingsBibleStudy (Off campus) •BibleStudy–age4-5(Room323) •CarolChoir–grades1-2(Room321) 7:30pm•SanctuaryChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) •SeniorHighRoots(Youth352) 7:45pm•YoungAdultsPick-upBasketball(Gym)THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am•Men’sPrayerBreakfast(MemorialDiningRoom) 8:00am•Women’sPrayerGroup(Room212) 9:30pm•BibleStudy:Becoming a Woman of Grace (Harper Chapel) 12:00pm•Study:David–Seeking a Heart Like His (Rm 308) •RetiredMen’sLuncheon(Offcampus) 6:00pm•BoardofDirectorsMeeting(Room316) 6:00pm•Circle#2(MemorialDiningRoom)FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 9:00am•GreenvilleHighMomsInTouchPrayer (Youth352) 10:00am•BulletinStuffing(Room212) 6:30pm•CCNSouthernHospitalityBanquet (Fellowship Hall)SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067)

HOLLIS NIGHT AT ZAXBY’S SEPTEMBER 13Hollis Academy will be having a fundraising night at Zaxby’s (1220 Woodruff Road) on Tuesday, September 13, 5:00–8:00pm. Ten percent of sales during that time will be donated directly to the school. This is a great way for our congregation to support our school adoption program. Enjoy a night out and support our kids at Hollis! Item of theMonth: Bring umbrellas and ponchos to Hollis Academy bins located around the church.

THE WORLD AT OUR DOOR...The Cross Culture Network Southern Hospitality Banquetwillbeheld inFellowshipHallFriday,September 16, 6:30–8:30pm, for about 100 students from around the world. Table hosts are needed to sit at the tables with students, and banquet sponsors are also needed. Whata fabulous opportunity for Christians to invest in the world at our door! If you are interested, contact Florin and Amy Palaghia ([email protected]).

Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob JonesMAKING THE MOST OF WHAT GOD GIVES ME

“Making the Most of What God Gives Me” is a six-week video series offered by the Empty Nest and Grandparenting Subcommittees of the Marriage and Family Ministry. The study features Rick Warren and will be offered in homes beginning Tuesdayevening,September27.To learn more, call Laura-Ann Ellison (288.8890) or Susan Glenn (297.0242).

CSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES BREAKFAST AND HIKECSI:Greenville (Christian Singles Interacting) will gather for breakfast and a hike on Saturday, September 17, 9:00am at Tommy’s Ham House.

Men’s Ministry, Bob Jones“RAISING A MODERN-DAY KNIGHT”

Lee Shelton will lead a band of dads in “Raising a Modern Day Knight,” a course to help their sons grow, on Tuesday evenings (6:15pm beginning September 13), with a parallel class on Sunday evenings (7:30pm beginning September 18). Contact Charlotte Joye ([email protected] or 672.0309).

Prayer Ministry, George MooreEXPLORING THE POWER OF HEALING PRAYER

Register now for this one-day conference on prayer to be led by Rev. John Rice on Saturday, September 24. Rev. Rice will discuss the “Role of the Holy Spirit in Healing Ministry,” “Healing the Hurts of the Past,” “Listening to God, Hearing God, Dialoguing with Jesus,” and “The Healing Power ofForgiveness.”The$15registrationfeewillcovercontinental breakfast and lunch. Childcare will be available. Register online at FirstPresGreenville.org/prayer.htm or contact Tammy Burkhalter ([email protected], 672.0327).

Student Ministry, Robbie K. and Charlie B.STUDENT MINISTRY SMALL GROUPS

Small groups for grades 6-12 begin Sunday, September 18. Groups are divided by age and gender, and normally meet in homes on Sunday evenings, 6:00-8:00pm. To join a group, contact Katie Graham, [email protected] or 672.1757.

NEW YOUTH MINISTRY WEBSITECheck out Rootsfpc.org,thenewYouthMinistrywebsite. It’s full of exciting videos, pictures, lessons, announcements, resources, and more to keep you up-to-date on FPC’s Student Ministry.

Women’s MinistryWOMEN’S MONTHLY CIRCLES

The following circles will meet in homes this week. Locations for circles meeting at the church are listed in the Calendar to the right.9/8: Circle 3 (7:15pm) will meet in the home

of Alison Quarles, 209 Elizabeth Street (09).9/9:Circle10 (9:30am) will meet in the Rolling

Green Village Library (15).9/13:Circle4 (10:30am) will meet in the home

of Kathy Pringle, 8 Lauriston Place, Greer (50). Circle5 (10:30am) will meet in the home of

Ann Crider, 3 West Montclair Avenue (09). Circle7 (10:30am) will meet in the home of

Mary Jane Myers, 5 Rockingham Road (07). Circle 8 (10:30am) will meet in the home of

Anna Teasley, 105 Four Lakes Dr., Easley (42). Circle9 (10:30am) will meet in the home of

Betty Biggers, 118 Creekridge Road (07).

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES BEGINBible Studies for women begin this week. For descriptions and schedules, visit FirstPresGreenville.org/womensministries.htm and click on “Weekly Bible Studies.” Questions? Contact Charlotte Joye, 672.0309 or [email protected].

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Sunday Worship Assignments for September 11th Prayer ListSEPTEMBER11,2011

8:15amand11:00amWorship 9:40amContemporaryWorship

Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving:“LEST WE FORGET”

Rev.Dr.RichardGibbons

9:20am – Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall)

9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School

Wednesday MealsSEPTEMBER14,2011

Fried ChickenSpanish Rice

Black Eyed PeasMixed VegetablesAssorted Desserts

8:00FirstWelcomeTeam: Sean Sudduth (DC); Sally Current (P); Beverly Brown (MH); Ann Crider (WCN); George and Lou Creswell (RSMH); John Arrowood, Rob Bailey, Joe Barron, Marshall Barron, Bob Browning, Bob Coles, Michael Combs, David Dykes, Sean Sudduth, Michael Waldrop (Ushers)

9:20 First Welcome Team: Scott Stephens (DC); Grayson and Lauren Thomas (UPL); Sanford and Heather Ware (P); Tony Greene (WSL); Stella Stall (GE); Mark Martin (FH); NancyKing(CY);EdwardStall(WCFH);BettyStone(WCN);ScottStephens(Usher)

10:40 First Welcome Team: Joel Corley (DC); Chris Buffington (CR); Martha Beth Sturgis (RW); Meredith Rigdon (WCN); Al Phillips (P); Ann Buchanan (RSMH); Craig Bedenbaugh, Sally Bornmueller, Scott Childers, Joel Corley, Walt Fowler, Rosemary Jackson, Lee Langston, Ben Pangle (Ushers)

NurseryWorkers: (8:00)Donna Bright; (9:25)Courtney Plyler, Barb Fountain, Barbara Nickles, Laura Burns, Bill Norris, Betsy Littlejohn, Mary Frances Meister, Stephanie Wilkins, Marina Lewis; (10:45) Jeanette Terry, Suzanne Philipsen, Laura Massingill, Dan and Lynda Hoover, Danette Hanks, Jen Pestrak

TojointheFirstWelcomeTeam: Contact Chuck Emory at [email protected] or 672.1753.

TojointheNurseryTeam: Contact Evelyn Penkert at [email protected] or 672.1843.

200 West Washington StreetGreenville, SC 29601

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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

September11–17,2011

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving September 11

First Look Class begins September 11

Wednesday Advantage Classes begin September 14

Women’s Ministry Circles and Bible Studies

The Truth Project Small Groups Forming

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

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Waddy Anderson, Jr.Bea Bennett

Frank BobotisDottie Cole

Robbie EdwardsFred Erp, John Harper

Jay Huff, Joe JamesMaryEllenKeathley

Deryl McKinneyBette Putman

Virginia PutmanAnna Reed, Roger Rhoades

Ronnie SalyerTatti Samuelson

Bertha Mae SimsJim Stephens, Paul Stoddard

Sherry ThackstonBarbara Woodward

PRAYER REqUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

New Series: “E=mc2: RadicalThinkingina‘Whatever’Age”

Rev.Dr.RichardGibbons

“Lest We Forget”A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving

Sunday, September 11, 2011We will gather as a congregation to commemorate

the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the U.S.

We pray that this service will be • areminderoftheheroismanddedicationofthosewhosacrificed

theirlivesforsomany;• an opportunity to reflect on the value of extending care and

concerntothoseinneedinourowncommunity;and• atimetoprayerfullylooktothefuturewhileseekingtheenabling

andsustaininggraceofGoduponournation,celebratingtheresiliencyofAmericansandthefreedomwecontinuetoshare.