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

Volume 8, No. 31 July 31–August 6, 2011

Ministry News

Calendar for the Week

Member News

Children’s Ministry“JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN…”

Is God interested in small children? YES!!! Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me.” We believe everyone in the body of Christ has been given abilities that can be used to raise up an army of children who love God. You can become involved in “letting the children come” to Jesus every Sunday! Please call anyone in our Children’s Ministry (235.0496). We will gladly help you discover your place in His great design!

College Ministry, Phil HargroveCOLLEGE SEND-OFF DINNER AUGUST 7

Attention all college students! Whether you’re heading to college for the first time, or returning after a summer at home, join us for an evening of food and fellowship Sunday, August 7, at 6:00pm in Youth Room 352. RSVP by Monday, August 1, to Nancy Crain (nmc15@bellsouth.net or 281.0196). Questions? Call Katie (235.0496) or Phil (423.3455).

Educational Ministries, Tim LeslieTHE TRUTH PROJECT SMALL GROUPS FORMING

To teach the relevance of living the Christian worldview in all aspects of daily life, Focus on the Family developed The Truth Project, a 12-part DVD series for small groups taught by Dr. Del Tackett. Contact Tim Leslie at 672.0336 or tleslie@firstpresgreenville.org with questions.Small Groups are now forming (limited to 12 participants). All groups will begin the week of September 11. Contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org 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•WednesdayMorning:9:30–11:00am At FPC: Leader Cema Powell•WednesdayEvening:6:00–7:30pm At FPC: Leader Dixon Cunningham•FridayEvening:Initial meeting 6:00–8:00pm In Home: Leader Billie Skinner

Evangelism and Missions, Brian StewartCURSILLOWEEKENDAUGUST18-21

Presbyterian Cursillo is a short course in living the Christian faith that is designed to provide a framework for the development of Christians in the local church and in the world. Join us for the next Cursillo Weekend, Thursday–Sunday, August 18-21, at Camp Pinnacle Conference & Retreat Center in Clayton, GA. Registration deadline is Monday, August 8. For information, registration forms, and cost, visit GeorgiaPresbyterianCursillo.com, or contact Beverley Alberson, balberson@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1754.

HOLLIS ACADEMY – A COMMUNITY IN NEEDFPC is stepping out to get involved in Hollis Academy, a local school just 2.5 miles from our church campus, with approximately 540 students in kindergarten through 5th grade, over 90% of whom live at or below the poverty level. By volunteering to help in this neighborhood school, we can make a difference and show the love of God to a community in need.School Supplies for Hollis: Pick up a zip-loc bag in Fellowship Hall or Memorial Hall, fill it with the requested school supplies, and return it by Sunday, July 31, to Fellowship Hall, Memorial Hall, or the Reception Desk.Volunteers are needed in these areas: tutoring, reading to students, helping in the Library, baking for class parties/events, praying for individual students/teachers, and serving as room parent for a classroom. To volunteer, contact Beth Simmons (232.4510 or simmonsfam@charter.net) or click on the “missions and outreach” ministries page at firstpresgreenville.org.

HABITAT HOME DEDICATION AUGUST 14 All are welcome to attend the formal Dedication Ceremony of the Houston Family home on Sunday, August 14, at 2:00pm at 317 Gray Street, Travelers Rest, as we extend best wishes to Vanessa Houston, her mother, and her daughter. On Saturday, July 16, construction on Vanessa Houston’s Family Habitat for Humanity house

SUNDAY, JULY 31Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677) 7:50am•ChancelChoirRehearsal(ChoirRoom) 8:15am•WorshipService (Sanctuary) 9:20am•ContinentalBreakfast(MemorialHall) 9:40am•ContemporaryWorship(FellowshipHall) •SundaySchoolA11:00am•WorshipService(Sanctuary) •SundaySchoolBMONDAY, AUGUST 1Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 8:15am•YouthCarowindsTrip(Offcampus) 11:00am•Route56(Room323)12:00pm•Moms’College-agePrayerGroup(Room212) 5:00pm•MissionsandOutreachCommittee(Room301) 6:30pm•Life.Community—YoungAdults(OffCampus) 7:30pm•PiedmontMen’sChoraleRehearsal(ChoirRoom)TUESDAY,AUGUST2Pastor of the Day: Bob Jones (313.5869) 7:00pm•CollegeAgeBibleStudy(Offcampus) •HealingPrayer(HarperChapel) •BoyScoutTroop11(ScoutHut)WEDNESDAY,AUGUST3Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 6:45am•LifeMen’sBibleStudy(Offcampus) 9:30am•PrayerCommittee(Room310) 6:30pm•GettingReadyforCollege(OffCampus) 7:00pm•LifeFemale20-somethingsBibleStudy (Off campus)THURSDAY, AUGUST 4Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677) 7:00am•Men’sPrayerBreakfast(MemorialDiningRm) 8:00am•Women’sPrayerGroup(Room212) 9:30pm•Women’sStudy:Holiness (Room 308)12:00pm•RetiredMen’sLuncheon(Offcampus) 6:30pm•CSI:Greenville Leadership Team (Room 261)FRIDAY,AUGUST5Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455) 10:00am•BulletinStuffing(Room212) 5:00pm•WeddingRehearsal(Sanctuary)SATURDAY, AUGUST 6Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 5:30pm•Wedding:Ackley/McCarty(Sanctuary)

was successfully completed. Sincere thanks goes to all volunteers who participated from April 7 to July 16, contributing approximately 5,680 volunteer hours of effort.

Marriage and Family Ministry, Bob JonesCSI:GREENVILLE SINGLES EVENTS

Our August Dinner Night Out will be Saturday, August 5, at 6:00pm at Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, 109 North Main Street, Greenville. RSVP to Laura Vaughn, laura161@att.net.Batter up! Come see a Greenville Drive Baseball Game on Saturday, August 19. Meet at the box office on South Main Street at 6:30pm. Tickets will be general admission so you can buy that night or ahead. Questions? Contact Craig Cox at craigcox@mindspring.com.CSI’s Quarterly Luncheon will be Sunday, August28, at 12:33 pm in Fellowship Hall. Scott Sprouse will speak on “Not Without A Purpose.” Cost is $7 for a homestyle meatloaf lunch. RSVP to Jennifer Paramore, jparamore1991@att.net.Beginning Wednesday, September 14, at 6:30pm, CSI:Greenville will hold a weekly class. Stay tuned for details.

NIGHT SCHOOL AT FAMILY U.This fall, September 14–November 9, Family University moves to Wednesdayevenings for a night course, 6:30–7:30pm in Harper Chapel. The course will highlight a video teaching series by Men’s Fraternity’s Robert Lewis called “Oneness.” Subjects include “God’s Purpose and Plan for Marriage,” “Overcoming Isolation,” “Fulfilling Our Responsibilities,” “Communication and Conflict,” “Experiencing Real Intimacy,” and “Leaving a Legacy.” A workbook accompanies the teachings. Watch for more information soon.

THOUGHTFORTHEWEEK“Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.”

—Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I flying ace

Men’s Ministry, Bob JonesMEN’S FRATERNITY THIS FALL

Men’s Fraternity will begin its seventh year on Wednesday, September 14, in Room 301 at 6:13pm with the viewing of a DVD series taught by Christian teacher and psychologist John Eldridge. Called “Fathered by God,” the nine-week class examines six stages of maturity in life and faith. Dinner is included on the first Wednesday of October and November. To learn more, contact Bob Jones at 672.0349.

Honors & MemorialsAGAPE CLASSIn loving memory of:John Maddox by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reed; Mr. and

Mrs. Malcolm Floyd.CHURCH MEMORIAL FUNDIn loving memory of:El and Randy Wright by Mr. and Mrs. James

Whitmire.DorisLatham by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Watts.Charles Broome by Ann, Jimmy, and Jennifer

Broome.Mary M. Young by Mrs. Gena McGowan.FLOWERFUNDIn loving memory of:John Maddox by Mr. Charlie Upchurch.MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MINISTRYIn honor of:Bob and Priss Jones on their 50th Wedding

Anniversary by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Van Riper.MUSIC FUNDIn loving memory of:John Maddox by the Agape Class. PRAYER MINISTRYIn loving memory of:Mary M. Young by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Van Riper.John Maddox by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Van Riper.In honor of: George Moore on his 80th Birthday by Mr. and

Mrs. Donald Van Riper. VISITATION MINISTRYIn loving memory of:John Maddox by Mrs. Ena Shirley; Mr. and Mrs.

Gerald Lenz; Mr. Clarence Buurman; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Erwin; Ms. Kelly Mahaffey; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brennecke.

BAPTISMS(July24,2011)GrahamMichaelMiller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew

Todd “Butch” Miller (Molly)Eliott“Eli”FisherHoward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse

Samuel Howard III (Gayle)NEWMEMBERS(July24,2011)Mr.BruceColby,Jr.

Bruce is an Engineer at Michelin R&D Company in Duncan. He is married to Florence Colby, and was received by Reaffirmation of Faith.

Mr.andMrs.CraigColeman(Melissa)Craig is a Regional Engineer with General Electric. Melissa is an Ophthalmic Technician at Carolina Cornea & Laser Center. They were received by Transfer of Letter.

Mr.andMrs.MarshallCrutcher,Jr.(Allison)Marshall and Allison were received by Reaffirmation of Faith.

Mrs.ClaudiaKessackClaudia is married to Phil Kessack. She was received by Reaffirmation of Faith.

Mr. Matt LuskMatt is a Supervisor with Comatrol in Easley. He was received by Reaffirmation of Faith.

Mr.andMrs.WillThomason(Beth)Will is a Salesman with James M. Pleasants Company in Greenville, and Beth is Owner of Thomason PR in Greenville. They have two sons, Bennett (7) and Daniel (4). Will and Beth were received by Transfer of Letter.

AnnouncementsFPC BLOOD DRIVE

A big “Thank You” to those who volunteered to donate during FPC’s July 13 blood drive. The 14 units collected will benefit 42 people. Keep your eyes on the GrapeVine for future quarterly blood drive dates, and plan to participate. An hour of your time can give others a lifetime!

Sunday Worship Assignments for July 31st Prayer ListJULY 31,2011

8:15amand11:00amWorship 9:40amContemporaryWorship

“ConspiracyTheory?”–Part13 Genesis49–50

Rev.Dr.RichardGibbons

9:20am – Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall)

9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School

Wednesday MealsWednesdayMealsandBibleStudies

willresumeinSeptember.

8:00FirstWelcomeTeam: Tony Poteat (DC); Virginia Hagood (P); Mozelle Moore (MH); Allyson Cox (alt), David Koyza, Ryan Miester, Hunter Morris, Tony Poteat, Robert Thompson, Ross Plyler, Mick Yoder, David Yoder (Ushers)

9:20FirstWelcomeTeam: Gable Stubbs (DC); Shauna Waddell (FH); Michael Pace (P); Darst Guest (CY); Mark Martin (UPL); Lauren Thomas (WCN); Mikel Ann Scott (WCFH); Gable Stubbs, Brian Young (Ushers)

10:40FirstWelcomeTeam: Dan Pruitt, (DC); Jennifer Paramore (P); Mozelle Moore (MH); Charles Harris (RW); Rebecca Harris (SMW); Pat Johnson (WCUN); Craig Carver, Kevin Combs, Ken Chapman, Tom Hay, Max Metcalf, Todd O’Quinn, BJ Pate, Jim Privette, Dan Pruitt, Richard Rabb, Bob Shell, Steve Thompson, Sanford Ware, John Wofford (Ushers)

NurseryWorkers:(9:25)Ann Templeton, Liza and Marshall Barron, Lesley Griffeth, Beth Cheves, Billy and Danielle White; (10:45)Barbara Nickles, Lisa Thomas, Abi Thomas, Lesley Griffeth, Elaine Harvey, Lisa Whitted

TojointheFirstWelcomeTeam: Contact Chuck Emory at cemory@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1753.

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

200 West Washington StreetGreenville, SC 29601

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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

July31–August6,2011

WHAT’S INSIDE:

The Alpha Course begins August 31

The Truth Project Small Groups

Presbyterian Cursillo Weekend at Camp Pinnacle

Habitat Home Dedication August 14

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

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Helen Arthur, Sam BentleyJoan Binson, Martha Boyd

Clarence BuurmanLuke Brownlee, Ray DennyVicki Dudley, Gayle Duggan

Alice G. “Mickey” ErwinMarilyn Fain, Julie George

Lee Anne GoforthLynn Gray, Doris Greene

Virginia Harbin, John HarperJay Huff, Joe James

Judy Meadors, Tommy MillsNora McElveen

Ann Poe, Virginia PutmanAnna Reed, Gene RishelMary “Tatti” Samuelson

George O. Short, Sr.Bertha Mae SimsSherry ThackstonCarlaWorkman

PRAYER REqUEST LINESPrayer Requests: 672.1838

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Congregational Care Assistant Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

WHAT IS ALPHA?Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the meaning of life from a Christian perspective. The setting is relaxed, friendly, and fun. Each week we watch a teaching segment together and then gather in small groups to discuss such topics as: Is there more to life than this? Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How can I resist evil? How does God guide us? You can ask anything—Alpha is an embarrassment-free zone.

WHO SHOULD COME?Alpha is for everyone, from the skeptical to the faithful. If you are a life-long follower of Christ who wants a deeper faith, or someone who is simply seeking answers to some of life’s BIG questions—or if you are just swimming somewhere in the middle of it all—Alpha is the place for you!

Wednesdays August 31–November 16

6:00–7:45pm in Room 316Part of the Wednesday Advantage

fall semester

(Childcare provided)

To register, contact Beverley Alberson,

balberson@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1754.

For more details, visit FirstPresGreenville.org/evangelism.html or Alpha.org