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Sunday, May 19Sunday, May 19Sunday, May 19Sunday, May 19 Pentecost SundayPentecost SundayPentecost SundayPentecost Sunday 8:45 a.m. Worship* 9:00 a.m. Ignite@9* 10:00 a.m. CCS - Rev. Doughton 10:00 a.m. 5th Grade Celebration 10:00 a.m. Christian Education* 11:00 a.m. Worship* 12:00 p.m. Prospective New Member Luncheon 5:00 p.m. Ignite@9 Meeting 5:00 p.m. Middle School Swim Party 5:00 p.m. High School Swim Party 6:00 p.m. APNC

Monday, May 20Monday, May 20Monday, May 20Monday, May 20 9:00 a.m. Day School 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 5:30 p.m. Session Ministry Meeting 6:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers 6:00 p.m. Ballroom Dance Class

Tuesday, May 21Tuesday, May 21Tuesday, May 21Tuesday, May 21 9:00 a.m. Day School 5:30 p.m. Coordinating Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Circle #8 Dinner 6:00 p.m. Ignite@9 Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir

Wednesday, May 22Wednesday, May 22Wednesday, May 22Wednesday, May 22

9:00 a.m. Day School 10:00 a.m. WOW: Women of the Word 11:30 p.m. Day School - Pre-K Graduation 5:30 p.m. Last Church Family Supper* 7:35 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday, May 23Thursday, May 23Thursday, May 23Thursday, May 23 7:15 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Last Day of Day School 10:00 a.m. Staff Planning Meeting 11:00 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Group 4:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting

Friday, May 24Friday, May 24Friday, May 24Friday, May 24 9:00 a.m. Day School Teacher Breakfast

Saturday, May 25Saturday, May 25Saturday, May 25Saturday, May 25 12:00 p.m. Personal Prayer for World Peace (Wherever you are when the siren sounds)

This Week at FPC

* Childcare Provided

1100 First Avenue | Columbus, GA 31901 | Phone: 706.322.4523 | Fax: 706.596.8531 www.columbusfpc.org | May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013 | Volume 68 Number 20

Seek the Welfare of the CitySeek the Welfare of the CitySeek the Welfare of the CitySeek the Welfare of the City

"I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power..." Luke 24:49

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Judea and Samaria (and) to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8

The Day of Pentecost is the fulfillment of Jesus' words to His disciples and to us. The gift of the Holy Spirit poured out upon all people is the manifestation of God's "present reality" with His people then and with us here and now. Reverend Barry Howard writes, "The Story of Pentecost...marks the inauguration of the church and launches the globalization of the Christian faith. We cannot recreate the phenomenon of Pentecost; our God is not the god of repeat performances but a God who is always seeking to do a new thing, and the Holy Spirit is pressing us to creativity and innovation and persistence."

How do we understand this "present reality" in our lives and world? How is the Holy Spirit at work in our lives, our homes, our church, our city? What is the Holy Spirit calling us to do and be right here and now in light of this awesome gift? Faithfully pursuing a personal investment in answering these questions could mean our city and we, ourselves, will never be the same again!

For the King and the Kingdom,

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

Pentecost Liturgical Color: Red

May 19, 2013 † 11 a.m.

† GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME †

PRELUDE Amazing Grace Sylvia Wehrs, violin Branson Yeast, cello David Jang, piano

CHORAL INTROIT Come Down, O Love Divine Vaughan Williams

*CALL TO WORSHIP Acts 2:1-4 (read in Korean, German, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Polish, French)

*HYMN 8 Bless, O My Soul! the Living God PARK STREET

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, we have built cities for ourselves. We have sought fame and fortune. O God, we have built cities for ourselves. We have sought fame and fortune. O God, we have built cities for ourselves. We have sought fame and fortune. O God, we have built cities for ourselves. We have sought fame and fortune. We have rushed through our days with unseeing eyes, stoppedWe have rushed through our days with unseeing eyes, stoppedWe have rushed through our days with unseeing eyes, stoppedWe have rushed through our days with unseeing eyes, stopped----up ears, and up ears, and up ears, and up ears, and dulled emotions. We are more often enslaved by our fears than freed by Your dulled emotions. We are more often enslaved by our fears than freed by Your dulled emotions. We are more often enslaved by our fears than freed by Your dulled emotions. We are more often enslaved by our fears than freed by Your grace. We demand proof of Your existence but ignore the work of Your hands. grace. We demand proof of Your existence but ignore the work of Your hands. grace. We demand proof of Your existence but ignore the work of Your hands. grace. We demand proof of Your existence but ignore the work of Your hands. We reject Jesus Christ as an impractical visionary. Your Holy Spirit is unreal to We reject Jesus Christ as an impractical visionary. Your Holy Spirit is unreal to We reject Jesus Christ as an impractical visionary. Your Holy Spirit is unreal to We reject Jesus Christ as an impractical visionary. Your Holy Spirit is unreal to us because we insist on being in charge. Have mercy on us, holy God, and save us because we insist on being in charge. Have mercy on us, holy God, and save us because we insist on being in charge. Have mercy on us, holy God, and save us because we insist on being in charge. Have mercy on us, holy God, and save us from ourselves...us from ourselves...us from ourselves...us from ourselves...(continue in silent personal confession)

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Leader: Friends, hear and believe the Good News of the Gospel. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

*GLORIA PATRI HYMN 546 (Children should come forward for Children’s Sermon)

CHILDREN’S SERMON Courtney Bath

† PROCLAIMING GOD'S WORD †

*HYMN FOR ILLUMINATION Spirit of the Living God LIVING GOD

Spirit of the living God, Fall aSpirit of the living God, Fall aSpirit of the living God, Fall aSpirit of the living God, Fall a----fresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall a----fresh fresh fresh fresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall aon me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall aon me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall aon me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall a----fresh fresh fresh fresh on me. on me. on me. on me.

*FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 29:4-14 p. 731, OT

ANTHEM Come Holy Ghost Gibbons

Come Holy Ghost, the Maker, come; Take in the souls of thine thy place; Thou whom our hearts had being from, Oh, fill them with thy heavenly grace. Thou art that comfort from above, The highest doth by gift impart; Thou spring of life, a fire of love, And the anointing spirit art.

*SECOND LESSON Luke 24:44-49 p.91, NT Acts 1:6-11 p.118, NT

SERMON Seek the Welfare of the CitySeek the Welfare of the CitySeek the Welfare of the CitySeek the Welfare of the City Rev. Charles R. Hasty, Jr.

† RESPONDING TO THE WORD †

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles’ Creed (The Hymnbook, page 12 – “He descended into hell”)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (“Debts,” “Debtors”)

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Sing Praise! Mozart

Sing praise! Sing praise! Sing to the Lord joyful praise! Rejoice in the Savior, the Lord Almighty; now praise the Lord of creation. Come, sing a joyful song to the Lord of salvation. Sing to the holy Savior, Lord above. O be joyful. Sing praise! Sing praise! Lift high to the Lord joyful singing, hear voices ringing. Sing praise forever. Sing to the Lord joyful praise! O be joyful! Sing praise!

*DOXOLOGY HYMN 544

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

† SENDING †

*HYMN (see insert) Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us EBENEZER

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE Sing to the Holy Spirit Mozart

*POSTLUDE O God, Our Help in Ages Past Young

*Worshipers are invited to stand.

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The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Frances and Oscar Dresslar, Welborn Dresslar

and Carl and Ida Bell by Randy and Allina Bell.

Hearing devices are available by request in the Sanctuary. Please ask any usher for assistance.

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Youth & Children’s Ministries

Register at

www.columbusfpc.org

New Friends + Amazing Experiments +

Wild Games + Lip-Smacking Snacks +

Surprising Adventures + Incredible Music

All participants and volunteers can register

online. Once your online registration is

complete, please mail a check for $15 per

child which includes the t-shirt.

Interested in volunteering?

Please call Elizabeth Pearson at

706.464.7035 or logon to

www.columbusfpc.org to register as a

volunteer! We would love your help!

VBS!!

June 10 - 14

9 a.m. - Noon

Watch your mail for registration information! Registration forms are also available through the church office. Music Camp is open to all children in rising grades (5 year olds) K – 7, so invite your friends to come with you for singing, music skills, recreation, crafts and fun. Volunteers are needed, too. Call Tom George at 706.322.4523 with questions or to volunteer.

26th ANNUAL 26th ANNUAL 26th ANNUAL 26th ANNUAL PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN MUSIC CAMP MUSIC CAMP MUSIC CAMP MUSIC CAMP JUNE 17 JUNE 17 JUNE 17 JUNE 17 ---- 21 21 21 21

We will be collecting the items listed below to

donate to MercyMed. Items may be placed on the

table set up in the reception hall near the gym

entrance. Thank you!!! Items needed are: Advil –

children and adult, band aids – any size, lollipops,

tall kitchen drawstring garbage bags and copy

paper. Monetary donations may also be made as

Mercy Med has plan to expand, soon!

VBS Mission Project:

TEACHERS NEEDED FOR TEACHERS NEEDED FOR TEACHERS NEEDED FOR TEACHERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL

CALL - Margie Bickerstaff 706.323.6685

l.bickerstaffjr@mchsi.com

May 19 Middle School Swim Party

(5-7 p.m.) - A.C. and Ginger Wright's (Faith Dow's parents) High School Swim Party (5-7 p.m.) - Lumpkin Home May 15 Church Family Supper

June 2 Senior Recognition Sunday

July 6 - 12 Widows Harvest Mission Trip

July 16 - 20 Triennium (High School)

July 24 - 28 Montreat (Middle School)

Music Camp Donations: Music Camp Donations: Music Camp Donations: Music Camp Donations: If you have magazines, old CD’s and/or plastic CD cases, 1 & 2 liter soda bottles with tops, white or light t-shirts, glass bottles and jars with or without lids, metal bottle caps, empty milk and laundry detergent bottles with lids, empty baby food jars and toilet paper/paper towel rolls (inside cardboard tubes) that you are willing to donate for music camp crafts please bring them to the box located in the reception hall near the elevator.

Congregational Joys & Concerns Notes for Sunday, May 19, 2013

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8:45 a.m. Usher Team8:45 a.m. Usher Team8:45 a.m. Usher Team8:45 a.m. Usher Team Leonard Buce, Gary Singley.

11:00 a.m. Usher Team11:00 a.m. Usher Team11:00 a.m. Usher Team11:00 a.m. Usher Team Vance Best - Captain, Kathy Adams, Alice Bryan, Scott Bryan, Bob Cullinan, Ish Espada, Jimmy Jarrell, Cary McCoy, Donna Terry, Mike Terry, John Van Doorn, Stacy Welch.

Vestibule TeamVestibule TeamVestibule TeamVestibule Team Ben Williams - Captain, Jim Ballengee, Steve Gunby, A. Illges, Frank Lumpkin, III, Barbara Page, Dudley Wells.

Greeters and First FriendsGreeters and First FriendsGreeters and First FriendsGreeters and First Friends Kittye Taber Bell, Blair Carnahan, Jane Etheridge.

SoundboardSoundboardSoundboardSoundboard Boon Bickerstaff.

TV Team TV Team TV Team TV Team Tom Driver.

Children's Church LeadersChildren's Church LeadersChildren's Church LeadersChildren's Church Leaders Courtney and Kenny Bath.

Children's Church AssistantsChildren's Church AssistantsChildren's Church AssistantsChildren's Church Assistants Hilary and Brian Shipp.

PastorPastorPastorPastor----onononon----CallCallCallCall Rev. Dr. E. Jones Doughton

Sermons OnlineSermons OnlineSermons OnlineSermons Online Go to www.columbusfpc.org, click on Worship and then Sermon Archives.

Health ConcernsHealth ConcernsHealth ConcernsHealth Concerns

Members: Members: Members: Members: Jake Burrus, Jackson Cooper, Robin Costine, Sally Dismuke, Paul Dobbs, Marty Harrell, Gordon Hobbs, Faye Johnson, Will Johnson, Scott Jones, Ty Kingery, Cas and Ida Mendez-Vigo, Duke Miller, Fran Paepcke, Virginia Porter, Helen Richards, Katie Strickland, Ken Todd, James Wade, Quan Zheng.

Family: Family: Family: Family: Steve Enfinger, cousin of Faye Johnson; William Gibbs; Alexis Gordon, FPC Nursery Worker and Day School Employee; Shara Johnson, daughter-in-law of Will and Faye Johnson; Ann Mitchell, mother of Ann Campbell; Ruby Mixon, sister of Bet Leachman; Ed and Mary Ann Neal, father and mother of Warner Neal; Roger Norris, cousin of Terry Norris; Virginia Rhoades, mother of Sharon Webb; Latoya Rembert, FPC Nursery Coordinator and Day School Employee; Jane Shirah, sister of Paul Dobbs.

Remember our deployed soldiers: Remember our deployed soldiers: Remember our deployed soldiers: Remember our deployed soldiers: Wade Greenley, Ryan Hardin, Lt. Col. Erica Herzog, David Kemp, their families, and military families around the world.

Financial Update Through Financial Update Through Financial Update Through Financial Update Through Sunday, May 13, 2013:Sunday, May 13, 2013:Sunday, May 13, 2013:Sunday, May 13, 2013:

Total Income $534,294 Total Expenses ($559,478) ($25,184)

We have a great start to our Mother’s Day offering for Presbyterian Homes. To date, we have received a total of $2,418. If you have not yet given to this worthy cause, please do so. The church has received two matching gifts so this will really multiply the money that you give!

Room at the Table.Room at the Table.Room at the Table.Room at the Table. If you would like to join fellow worshippers for a lunch this Sunday, please meet at the communion table in the sanctuary following the service. Plans will be made to walk to a local eatery for lunch. Everyone is welcome. There is room at the table!

CongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulations to Chong and Jane Lee on the birth of their grandson, Owen Jameson Lee, who was born on May 6, to Lisa and Richard Lee.

† IIIINNNN MMMMEMORIAMEMORIAMEMORIAMEMORIAM †

Eleanore Watkins GunbyEleanore Watkins GunbyEleanore Watkins GunbyEleanore Watkins Gunby

October 13, 1925 – May 14, 2013

Special thanks to the foreign language Special thanks to the foreign language Special thanks to the foreign language Special thanks to the foreign language readers serving during the Pentecost readers serving during the Pentecost readers serving during the Pentecost readers serving during the Pentecost service this weekservice this weekservice this weekservice this week: Colin McElroy (Arabic), Ulla Booth (German), Julia Bailey (French), Byron Zajdel (Polish), Chong Lee (Korean), Renjin Tu (Chinese) and Samuel Coffin (Russian).

Circle #8 Circle #8 Circle #8 Circle #8 will meet on Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in the Parlor.

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Ministry Opportunities

Stephen Ministers: Stephen Ministers: Stephen Ministers: Stephen Ministers: Cammy Currie will be in the Museum on Sunday after the 11 a.m. service and will be on call during the week at 706.593.5976.

Sanctuary Flowers: Sanctuary Flowers: Sanctuary Flowers: Sanctuary Flowers: If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary in memory or honor of a loved one in July or August 2013, there are some dates available. Please contact Kimberly Moseley in the church office for more information.

Mother’s Day Offering for Presbyterian Mother’s Day Offering for Presbyterian Mother’s Day Offering for Presbyterian Mother’s Day Offering for Presbyterian Homes: Homes: Homes: Homes: We will receive this offering through the month of May. Contributions to this annual appeal provide ongoing care for those who no longer have the financial resources to pay their living expenses. Please use the envelopes you will find in the pews and make checks payable to “First Presbyterian Church,” noting “Mother’s Day” in the lower left memo line.

FEELING DOWN? STEPHEN MINISTRY FEELING DOWN? STEPHEN MINISTRY FEELING DOWN? STEPHEN MINISTRY FEELING DOWN? STEPHEN MINISTRY can help. Stephen Ministers are not just there for the “big” crises. They are also available for the little ones, because many times the little things add up. Consider Stephen Ministry if the little things are taking their toll. Contact Rev. Doughton for more information.

A special “thank you” A special “thank you” A special “thank you” A special “thank you” goes to all who supported the ministry of VIP during our host week.

Please remember Bernard Ondiek and the Friends of Christ School in Kenya. This ministry cares for and educates orphaned children. We support We support We support We support this work through the Global Missions this work through the Global Missions this work through the Global Missions this work through the Global Missions OfferingOfferingOfferingOffering.

Stephen Ministers Stephen Ministers Stephen Ministers Stephen Ministers will meet on Monday, May 19 at 6 p.m. in the Intercessory Prayer Room.

DO YOU READ MUSIC?DO YOU READ MUSIC?DO YOU READ MUSIC?DO YOU READ MUSIC? The Adult The Adult The Adult The Adult Handbell Choir Handbell Choir Handbell Choir Handbell Choir is looking for substitute ringers. If you read music, we will teach you to play the bells. We meet on Tuesday evenings. Contact Tom George through the church office to express your interest.

The Food Pantry The Food Pantry The Food Pantry The Food Pantry served 197 family units and 375 people over 17 Sessions in April.

Sack Lunch Ministry Update: Sack Lunch Ministry Update: Sack Lunch Ministry Update: Sack Lunch Ministry Update: Thank you to the volunteers who helped pack approximately 500 lunches on Wednesday.

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Fellowship & Christian Education Opportunities

Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet Thursday, May 16

at 7:15 a.m. in the Parlor.

The Revelation of St. John: The Revelation of St. John: The Revelation of St. John: The Revelation of St. John: Rev. Doughton continues to lead a Reformed look at the Book of Revelation. The Revelation seeks to inspire God’s people-not scare them. Come to Room 303 A and B this Sunday, May 19 and discover God’s Good News in this book.

Rev. Hasty and Rev. Doughton will lead a “Prospective Member Luncheon” “Prospective Member Luncheon” “Prospective Member Luncheon” “Prospective Member Luncheon” for new and prospective members on May 19 in the Parlor after the 11 a.m. worship. This is “Part Two” of the series for May, but those who missed the first session are welcome to attend.

THE STORY THE STORY THE STORY THE STORY is coming! The Education Ministry Team is pleased to present The Story, published by Zondervan for Sunday School and Small Group Curriculum, for the 2013-14 year. The Story is a 31 chapter book comprised of carefully selected Bible verses organized chronologically. From Genesis to Revelation readers can come to understand God’s story and how their stories intersect with it. The Story has curriculum for Adult, Teen, Older Elementary, Younger Elementary, and Pre-School Sunday School Classes. There is also a study guide for mid-week studies (like DISCIPLE). Stay tuned for updates on how we will engage in The Story starting September 2013.

May Church Field Trip: May Church Field Trip: May Church Field Trip: May Church Field Trip: Tuesday, May 28 we will travel to see the Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. We will leave at 9:30 a.m. We will have a personal docent guided tour upon our arrival in Montgomery. The cost of the tour is $10. A dutch treat lunch will follow and we will then return to Columbus. Please sign up for your seat on the church bus.

“Four by Four Summer Supper Clubs:” “Four by Four Summer Supper Clubs:” “Four by Four Summer Supper Clubs:” “Four by Four Summer Supper Clubs:” Four couples (two singles can pair for this) are assigned to a Summer Supper Club. The group will meet for four Wednesdays in June, July, and August. Each group makes its own schedule as each couple will host once (paired singles would co-host). Childcare provided if needed. The Diaconate is sponsoring this fellowship opportunity.

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Join WOW: Women of the WordJoin WOW: Women of the WordJoin WOW: Women of the WordJoin WOW: Women of the Word on Wednesday mornings in room 305 from 10 a.m. - noon, as we study Francis Chan’s “Crazy Love,” where we called us to fall in love with God.

VBS Training “Calling all Volunteers”VBS Training “Calling all Volunteers”VBS Training “Calling all Volunteers”VBS Training “Calling all Volunteers” Please plan to attend our mandatory training meeting on Sunday, June 2 from 12:15 - 2 p.m. Youth Volunteers, please join us!

Want to show your support for Vacation Want to show your support for Vacation Want to show your support for Vacation Want to show your support for Vacation Bible School? Bible School? Bible School? Bible School? Please help by providing food for the volunteer hospitality room during VBS. Volunteers will get a 10 minute break each day to visit this room, relax, and regroup before heading back to the VBS fun! We are in need of breakfast type items, cookies, fruit and other snacks. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation toward these items please contact Kimberly at the church office 706.322.4523.

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you to the Men’s Prayer Breakfast for packing approximately 200 lunches in about 10 minutes on Thursday.