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Winter/spring 2018

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Conference, the back page

2018 Mission Conference: “You Shall Be My Witnesses” Acts 1:8

Here are the games in First Presbyterian’s Church League Pre-Cadet schedule. Games are played at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. There’s plenty of parking and church members are encouraged to attend and cheer for their basketball team!

January 5 6 p.m. vs. St. John’sJanuary 12 8 p.m. vs. Snyder GoldJanuary 19 7 p.m. vs. Highland WhiteJanuary 25 7 p.m. vs. Highland BlueFebruary 2 6 p.m. vs. Haymount MethodistFebruary 9 7 p.m. vs. St. Ann’sFebruary 16 7 p.m. vs. Snyder Blue

We’re playing basketball...

Tournament games and dates will be announced after the season.

Methodist University Chorale & Celebration Choir

You are invited to a Methodist University Chorale Italy Trip Fundraising Concert: “Motets for Italy” sung by The Methodist University Chorale. Dan Forrest’s “Jubilate Deo” will also be performed by The Celebration Choir and chamber orchestra. A freewill offering will be collected to assist the chorale with their upcoming tour of Italy.

Free Concert/FundraiserFebruary 24, 2018

5:00 p.m. • First Presbyterian Church

general information Mission Conference ............................................................................Back cover Childcare ............................................................................................................. 9 From Your Pastor ................................................................................................ 2 General information .......................................................................................... 16 Technical Notes: Wired at church ..................................................................... 10 Church League Basketball ........................................................Inside front coverCalendar Special events ...................................................................................................... 3Adult Ministry Adult Sunday School .......................................................................................... 4 Presbyterian Women ........................................................................................... 4 Presbyterian Women service projects .......................................Inside back cover Wednesday Together adult classes ...................................................................... 5 Fellowship of Young Adults/Families ................................................................. 6 Men’s Ministry .................................................................................................... 6 MOPS/MOMSNEXT .......................................................................................... 6 COAP .................................................................................................................. 7 SALT Ministry .................................................................................................... 7 Tapestry ............................................................................................................... 7Mission Opportunities For all age groups ................................................................................................ 7 Rise Against Hunger ...........................................................................Back coverChildren’s Ministry Catechism class .........................................................................Inside front cover Children’s Sunday School ................................................................................... 8 Children’s Ministry programs ............................................................................. 8 Wednesday Together children’s classes .............................................................. 9 Calendar .............................................................................................................. 9 Snack Kit Program ............................................................................................ 10Youth Ministry Youth Sunday School ........................................................................................ 11 Wednesday Together youth classes ................................................................... 11 Calendar ............................................................................................................ 11Music Ministry Adult choruses ................................................................................................... 12 Orchestra ........................................................................................................... 12 Kindermusik ...................................................................................................... 12 Handbells .......................................................................................................... 13 Calendar ............................................................................................................ 13Maps Firstfloor ........................................................................................................... 14 Secondfloor ...................................................................................................... 15 Church buildings and grounds .......................................................................... 16

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Dear Friends: Anyone who has made a New Year’s

resolution knows the change in the calendar is not magic. It is no guarantee that we will eat less, exercise more, or somehow become a better person. But it does remind us that if we hope to arrive at somewhere new, we at least need to get started. So where do you want to go that you haven’t already been? It’s a good question for each of us. It’s a critical question for First Presbyterian Church.

A great effort will be made this year to helpourchurchdefinewherewewanttogothatwehaven’tyetbeen.We’lltrytonamethe“new”thingandfigureouthowtowalkinthatdirection. A great way to be a part of that effort is to try and do the same thing for yourself. Is God nudging you in new directions? What’s yourunfinishedbusinessasyoubeginanewyear?Howwillyouwalkin that direction?

This booklet can help. It contains opportunity after opportunity to think a new thought, pick up a new practice, and get some tools to helpyoubemorethepersonGodiscallingyoutobe.Youwon’tfindeverythinginheretobeuseful,butI’msureyouwillfindsomethingin here to be helpful. So before you fall into the well-worn ruts of a familiar life, read through this booklet, and make a commitment to do something new. Walk a little further down the road of Christian discipleship. Please don’t hesitate to call on the pastors of the church to help as you continue to walk in the way of Jesus Christ.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mike Garrett, Pastor

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January2 First School resumes after holidays.6 Haiti Health Kit Day begins at 9 a.m. in

the Fellowship Hall. 7 Installation/ordination of officers at the 11

a.m. service.10 Wednesday Together kickoff. Meal at

5:15 p.m., classes at 6 p.m. Crazy sock night. Bring food for potluck meal.

15 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Church office closed.

12-15 Youth ski trip to Sugar Mountain21 Catechism class begins. Continues

through March 25.2 SALT luncheon at Luigi’s. Reservations

by Jan. 14.25-2/2 Mission to Haiti.27 Central Community presbytery meeting.27 Fellowship of Young Adults/Families

Bowling Night28 Youth kick off their Souper Bowl of Car-

ing food drive28 Get Ready! Get Set! Worship! class

begins. Through March 4.

February4 Super Bowl Sunday. Youth food drive

ends. Youth plan Super Bowl party.14 Ash Wednesday. Evening service.24 Fellowship of Young Adults/Families

Marksmen hockey night24 Methodist University & Celebration Choir

7 p.m. concert (Italy trip fundraiser)25 Performance of Jubilate Deo at 11 a.m.

service25 Youth trip to Defy Gravity

March3 Full presbytery meeting6 SALT box luncheon, Dr. Donna Fowler-

Marchant program.

10 Rise Against Hunger begins at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

10-11 Mission Conference weekend with Dr. Rob Weingartner and Dr. John Azumah.

11 Daylight Savings Time begins – turn clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m.

25 Palm Sunday. Easter Celebration for the children and potluck luncheon after the 11 a.m. worship service.

29 Maundy Thursday. Evening service.30-3/4 First School on Easter break. 30 Good Friday.

April1 Easter Sunday.2 Easter holiday. Church office closed.4 No Wednesday Together - Easter break 6-7 Handbell Festival in Hampton, Va.13 American Guild of Organists dinner14 SALT enjoys Southern Pines Home and

Garden tour14 Fellowship of Young Adults/ Families

enjoy arena football at the Crown21 Youth enjoy arena football at Crown25 Last Wednesday Together – summer

break begins26 SALT to see performance of “Beauty

and the Beast” at Temple Theatre28 Choir festival 9-4 p.m. in Durham

May5 Youth rehearsal, then trip to the beach6 Youth Sunday for both services15 SALT Seagrove Pottery Tour19 Fellowship of Young Adults/ Families trip

to the beach21 PW Annual Gathering, Fellowship Hall28 Memorial Day holiday. Office closed.

June3 Graduate Recognition Sunday

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SundAy ServiceS8:30 a.m. Worship - The Chapel

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School11 a.m. Worship - The Sanctuary

wedneSdAy fellowShipThe Winter/Spring program: January 10-April 25, 2018

Dinner at 5:15 p.m. • Classes at 6:00 p.m.

Fellowship Class The Chapel Uniform Bible lesson. Class of energetic and caring Grand Adults age 50 and older.

Friendship Class Room 413 Studying the Bible and inspired biblical individuals.

Covenant Class Room 416The class is following the Standard Lesson Quarterly. Coming up... “Faith in Action.” For adults of any age.

Calvin Class Rankin Building Uniform Bible lesson. Meeting in fellowship, serving God, church, and community.

G.I.F.T. Class Activity Room “Growing in Faith Together.” Led by Herb Bryan and others, this class studies books of the Bible in detail.

Dr. Garrett’s Class Room 203 Questers. This class considers the sermon text of the day in detail. Class participants

have the opportunity to read, study, comment on and apply the sermon Scripture.

The Wired Word Room 405 The Wired Word class is still the Wired Word class, but has moved off the online curriculum and into the four Gospels. The class will start with the parables of Jesus and then to his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, to his tragic persecution and death, and his return from the dead. Class members communicate by email, so send your address to Bill McFadyen at propertybill@nc.rr.com if you wish to be included in that distribution.

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Adult Sunday School

PW is an ongoing service organization. Circles meet once a month at various times.ThePWisactiveintheflowerandhospitalityministriesofthechurch. Circles engage in Bible study primarily. The annual gathering of the Presbyterian Women is in May. The PW sponsors service projects throughout the year. A listing of projects for 2017 can be found inside the back cover. Also, watch for PW events sponsored by the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina. Fayetteville has been the home to several presbytery PW events.

Presbyterian Women And PW Circles

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All Sunday School classes meet from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

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“The Me I’d Like to Be”Instructor: Dr. Mike Garrett Room 405JoinDr.Garrettforfivesessionsaswelookathistoricpracticesthat Christians have used to aid their transformation in becoming more like Jesus Christ. Sessions will be a mixture of Bible study, discussion, and practicing the spiritual disciplines. This session will be held from January 10 - February 7.

The six sessions beginning after Ash Wednesday will be titled:“Who Needs a Crucified Christ?” – Making Sense of the AtonementJoinDr.Garrettaswewrestlewiththemeaningofthecrucifix-tion. We’ll work to gain a fuller, biblical understanding of what the cross has meant in the history of the church, and can mean for our lives. From February 21- March 28.

“Wrestling with Grace”Instructor: Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant Room 416The Wednesday Together class will be reading Wrestling with Grace: A Spirituality for the Rough Edges of Daily Life by Robert Corin Morris.Itisoutofprintbutyoucangethelpfindingitatgoodreads.com. Everyone is responsible for buying their own book. Wrestling with Grace offers insights into recognizing God’s presence in our lives, especially in our annoyances and fears. The class began in the fallandthebookwillcontinuetobestudiedthroughthefirsthalfofthe winter session.

“Streams of Living Water” by Richard J. Foster. Donna takes up the book in the second half of the winter/spring session, beginning March 7. Participants will need to read chapters 1 and 2 for discussion on that day. The book is in print and costs in the neighborhood of $12. Read more about the book in the SALT section, page 7.

Tapestry 2.0: “The Gospel of Mark – The Jesus We’re Aching For”Instructor: Kelly Sherrill Room 413This women’s Bible study takes up author Lisa Harper’s look at Mark. This gospel highlights Jesus’ unparalleled spiritual power and authority. We see how the heart of God is moved by the heart of humanity and his response to our loud cry for help. We discover the world-changing result of being recipients of his compassion all the way to the cross.

Wednesday Together Classes

Adult classes begin at 6:00 p.m.Dinner • 5:15 p.m. • Fellowship Hall

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First Presbyterian Church has mighty men who are doing amazing things in the Kingdom of God today? The men’s ministry meets around the third Monday of each month, with an occasional Saturday morning meeting. The meetings include dinner; breakfast when we meet on Saturdays. David’s Mighty Men will continue with Patrick Morley’s “The Man in the Mirror” Bible study. This study, through discussion and activity, has been designed to help men grow as disciples and disciple makers. The men also plan to participate in local mission projects, provide support to our children’s and youth ministries, support the War-riors on the Water Project at Fort Bragg, and support regional Presbytery youth events. ThemenalsoplantotakeinaMarksmanHockeygame,dosomefishing,andotherlocalactivities and events. For more information about David’s Mighty Men, contact Terry Plummer (jplummer1@nc.rr.com) or Kevin Hall (kevinhall@nc.rr.com).

David’s Mighty Men

Young Families/Adults Fellowship GroupThis fellowship group provides parents the opportunity to get out of the house, sometimes with – and sometimes without – their children and make connections with other families in the church community. Remember to keep abreast of the website, newsletter, and bulletin for events planned for this fellowship group.

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MOPS & MOMSNEXTAre you a mom to young children? Are you a seasoned mom who

can provide mentorship?Meets Jan. 21, feb. 11, March 11, April 15, and May 6. First Presbyterian is the home for MOPS/MOMSNEXT in the late afternoon (4:30 p.m.) once a month. MOPS is an international organization celebrating the trials and triumphs of motherhood and offers opportunities for leadership, fellowship, sisterhood, and more for mothers of young children. This year’s theme is “free indeed.”

for information, please contact Kerri Napoli at firstprezmops@gmail.com.

January 27 Adult bowling night February 24 Faith & Family Night Hockey March Mission Conference and Easter Celebration

April 14 Arena football May 19 Family trip to the beach

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Wednesday Together Classes (continued)Yoga and MeditationInstructor: Susie McFadyen Room 232

Suitable for beginners, this gentle yoga class will journey through several styles of yoga,fromrestorativeandfundamentaltoflowandpower.Additionally,some Pilates and core strengthening may be included. While not all styles are suitable forallbodies,suggestedmodificationswillbegiventoaccommodatemosteveryone.GuidedmeditationswillbeChristian-basedandself-reflective.Treatyour body, mind and spirit to this ancient method of wellness. Sign up January 10. Class begins January 17 through March 28. Participants should be able to

getonandoffthefloorwithrelativeeaseandshouldwearsnugclothing,noshoes, and bring a yoga mat and blanket or large towel.

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Stephen Ministers meet twice monthly on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. This ministry expands the care First Church can offer the congregation. Trained Stephen Ministers listen when an individual or a family is struggling with loss, hospitalization, loneliness, or any event. TheworkofStephenMinistersisconfidential.For information about this ministry, contactDr.DonnaFowler-Marchantat483-0121ordonna@firstprez.com.

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SAlT is composed mostly of folks 55 and up, but anyone who considers herself/himself to be a “seasoned” adult is welcome to participate in any and all activities. SALT meets regularly thefirstTuesdayofeverymonthforbreakfast at 8:30 a.m. at JK’s Deli on Owen Drive.

Seasoned Adults Learning Together (SALT)

SALT Reading Group meets wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in Room 413. In January, the group continue studying “Wrestling with Grace: A Spirituality for the Rough Edges of Daily Life by Robert Corin Morris.

Streams of Living Water. On March 7, the SALT Reading Group beings Streams of Living Water by Richard J. Foster. Participants will need to read chapters 1 and 2 for discus-sion on that day. The book is in print and costs in the neighborhood of $12. In this book, Foster, who is himself a Quaker, examines six dimensions of Christian faith and prac-tice that he calls “streams of living water.” These include the holiness, contemplative, charismatic,socialjustice,evangelical,andincarnationaltraditions,andheidentifiesfaithful people whose lives serve as examples of each “stream.”

COAP (Children Of Aging Parents)This informational and support group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Rankin Building on an irregular basis. Check the newsletter, bulletin, and website for dates. For information, contact Janice Luce at janice.luce@gmail.com.

January 22 Lunch at noon at Luigi’s. RSVP Melanie Strickland (484-5905) by January 14. March 6 Box lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Activity Room. Program by Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant

April 14 Southern Pines Home and Garden Tour April 26 “Beauty and the Beast” at the Temple Theatre. Lunch at Mrs. Lacys’ May 15 Seagrove Pottery Tour

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Tapestry will resume Thursday, January 11, at 9:30 in the Activity Room. The study continues to be Beth Moore’s “David: Seeking a Heart like His.” God will never give up on you. Explore how David’s life proves this promise to be true. In this examina-tion of the man after God’s own heart, David will delight and disappoint you. You’ll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. If you’ve ever ex-perienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you!

Tapestry: A Woman’s Bible StudyTHURSDAYS, 9:30 AM, IN THE ACTIVITY ROOM

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children’s churchKindergarten and 1st gradersOffered during the 11 a.m. worship. Volun-teers guide the children out of worship and to Room 116 for Scripture study and learn-ing activities.

catechism classA class for 5th graders, beginning January 21st. See the inside cover for more.

Get Ready! Get set! Worship!1st graders and parentsFour classes focus on the preparation for worship to introduce children and parents to the Sanctuary, theology and practice of worship, and the Sacraments. Classes be-ing January 28 through February 25 with March 4 as a make-up day when children will be presented to the congregation. Par-ents should contact Britany Spivey for more information.

Junior Ushers3rd, 4th, and 5th gradersThe mission is to teach young people to be leaders. Junior ushers have responsibilities as ushers at the door at the 11 a.m. service on a rotating schedule. In addition to service, junior ushers are taught to set an example in speech, conduct, and faith. Parents should contact Britany for more information.

club 5433rd, 4th, and 5th graders This new club will meet once a month from October to May to promote discipleship, friendship and fellowship. The clup meets after worship until 1:30 p.m. with lunch in-cluded. Meeting dates are January 7, Febru-ary 4, March 4, April 8 and May 6.

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Infant nursery (birth to 12 months) Room 128The nursery staff provide loving interaction integrated with music and sensory play.

Toddlers (12-24 months) Room 129The nursery staff helps the children to move, experiment, and investigate the Bible story as they play. Repeating the story during craft time, music time, and other activi-ties provides the children with many opportunities to participate.

Two-Year-Olds Room 104A multi-sensory Sunday School experience where children learn three key concepts: God made me, God loves me and Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Three- and Four-Year-Olds Room 118Three values are emphasized in all lessons throughout the year: God will take care of me, God is always with us, and Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Room 207 & 208Children gather to hear the Bible story and then break down into small groups for age-appropriate or multi-sensory activities using the Think Orange: 252 Basic curriculum. Three truths are emphasized throughout the year. 1) wisdom: I need to make the wise choice. 2) faith: I can trust God no matter what. 3) friendship: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

Children’s Sunday School

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All classes 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Children’s Programs

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Wednesday Together

Available Sunday from 8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Wednesday from 5:00-7:15 p.m. Extended childcare is available Wednesdays for choir rehearsal and special events.

Age Age 0-12 months Room 128 12-24 months Room 129 Two-year-old students Room 104 Three/Four-year-old students Room 118 There is nursery care for choir rehearsals, Diaconate, Session, and Wednesday committee meetings. To requestchildcareforyourcommitteemeeting,pleasecallthechurchofficeat910-483-0121.

Childcare

Music MinistryJoyful praise (ages 3 and 4-Pre K) 6-6:30 p.m. .................................. youth Music room Directors: Jennifer Hammond, Maude Bledsoe, & Sharon Buroker

King’s Kidz (grades K-5) 5:45-6:30 p.m. ...........................................................room 209 Directors: Linda Huff, Carol Short, Sarah Szopinski, & Mary Ann Tally. Bible Exploration 6:30-7:00 p.m.preschool (3s & 4-Pre K) room 104

A video introduces the Bible story that was discussed the Sunday before. Repetition and securing a solid faith foundation are our focus for this age group, along with pro-viding a loving and caring environment.

lower elementary (K-2) room 208A video introduces the Bible story. Children discuss the story and how it relates to their lives. Creative activities engage the students in seeking to understand God’s mes-sage for them.

upper elementary (3rd-5th) room 207A video introduces the Bible lesson, which students explore through projects and digging deep into the Bible passages. Children in both classes will learn a monthly memory verse.

Classes meet from 6-7 p.m.Dinner begins at 5:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

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Ages: Preschool children three and four years of age (by August 31, 2017) and elementary children,kindergartenthroughfifthgrade.

February 4 Children sing in worship March 10-11 Mission Conference weekend – Rise Against Hunger and other events March 11 Preschool and elementary children sing in worship March 25 Palm Sunday – Children sing in worship, followed by the Easter Celebration (potluck and Easter egg hunt).

April 22 Children sing in worship April 25 Last Wednesday Together – Fun all-church event! June 3 Sunday School Recognition June 14-15 VBS Prep Days (Decorating all week) June 18-22 Vacation Bible School

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Haiti Mission: First Presbyterian has regu-larly sent medical and construction teams to Port-au-Prince. The next mission will be from January 25 to february 2, 2018. Supplies for Haiti health kits are donated throughout the year, with special emphasis in the weeks lead-ing up to the mission. The Children’s Ministry adds its support through the “Three on the Third” offering. The money supports three children through Haiti Outreach Ministries. Mexico Mission: In partnership with Faith Ministry, First Presbyterian sends (primarily) a construction team to Reynosa and other border communities in Mexico. The next mission

will be June 24-30, 2018. This mission op-portunity is available to adults and teenagers 16 and 17 years old. In 2017 the mission was opened to high school students (9th grade and above) as their summer mission trip.Operation Inasmuch: First Presbyterian Church is one of 70 churches that provides volunteers to serve breakfast to 100-120 homeless individuals at OIAM from 7-9 a.m. daily. To volunteer, contact Labinda Bryan (lhbryan1@nc.rr.com) or Terry Plummer (jplummer1@nc.rr.com). Must be 18. Rise against Hunger will be March 10th. See information on the back cover.

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The Website Thewebsiteatwww.firstprez.comoffersyouthechancetobecomeapartofACS

Accessandhavethechurchdirectoryatyourfingertips.Also,listentosermonsandmusicuploaded on Mondays as part of the “Sermon Archive.” note: website, like the app, now lets you donate to the church and pay for some events online using credit or debit!Facebook

Go to facebook.com/1stprez. Comment on church activities, post photos, etc.The First Prez App

Get the app at your Android or Apple app store. Just search for “First Presbyterian Church” or “First Prez Fayetteville” and download it now. Keep up with events, sermons, receivenotifications,andgivedirectlytothechurch.

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Snack Ministry Children’s Ministry offers our Snack Kit Ministry to twelve students at Teresa Berrien El-ementary during the school year. Once a month the elementary children and parents from our ministry package snack food items in gallon-size resealable bags for children to take home each weekend. The cost per child for a year is $160 ($16 a month for the school year). We are excited that our ministry is making a difference in the lives of children from “food insecure” homes at a local elementary school. These children were selected for the program by the school’s social worker. we accept donations any time of the year. Monetary donations are greatly appreciat-ed. Other donations include gallon-size resealable bags, applesauce, juice boxes, canned chicken noodle soup, and canned Chef Boyardee.

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January 7 Youth group @ First Prez January 12-15 Ski trip to Sugar Mountain January 21 Youth group @ First Prez January 28 Kickoff for Souper Bowl of Caring food drive January 28 Youth group @ First Prez February 4 Super Bowl party and end of food drive February 11 Youth group @ First Prez February 18 Youth group @ First Prez February 25 Defy Gravity $10/person March 4 Youth group @ First Prez March 11 Youth group @ First Prez March 18 Youth group @ First Prez March 25 TBA April 1 Youth group @ First Prez

April 8 No CRAVE April 15 Youth group @ First Prez April 21 Arena football at the Crown April 22 No CRAVE April 29 Welcome for Confirmation students May 5 Trip to Holden Beach

May 6 Youth Sunday (no CRAVE) May 13 TBA May 20 Senior send-off May 27 No CRAVE (Memorial Day)

Youth Sunday School Class Room 228 Begins 9:45 a.m. On Sunday mornings, the youth gather in the high school classroom

for a lesson taught by Josh and Mary Jon Barkman. They discuss topics that are relevant to the lives of youth, with a special emphasis on current events. Past topics include: social media, public parks, differences between denominations, homelessness, and many others.Thisclassisagreatopportunityforyouthtoreflectonandapplytheirfaithtoissues that make a difference in their lives.

Sunday Night CRAVE Fellowship Hall, Activity Room, classrooms from 5-7 p.m. The youth usually start their gatherings with dinner, either in the Fellowship

Building or the Activity Room, followed by various activities including games, Bible lessons, holiday celebrations, and outings. See the calendar for the CRAVE schedule.

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Join The Youth Movement! There are two big ways members of the congregation can contribute to our youth: time or food. We can always use more adults volunteering their time on Sunday night. Or you can sign up to provide dinner for the youth. You can contribute home-cooked meals, takeout, or simply call in an order for pizzas. Anything is much appreciated! Contact Susie McFadyen (susie2105@nc.rr.com) if you would like to help in this way.

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Youth Wednesdays Room 228 Begins at 6 p.m. On Wednesday night, middle school and high school students gather

in the high school classroom to discuss relationships. They engage in discussions about their relationships with teachers, peers, friends, enemies, siblings, parents, and others. They explore what God wants from these relationships in their lives. God has placed certain people in our lives. How would God have us relate to them? Come join us as wefigureitouttogether!

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Adult Choruses

InstrumentalistsOrchestra Schedule varies The church orchestra/band welcomes

instrumentalists from 8th grade through adult, or by special permission. The orchestra meets March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 4 p.m. to prepare for Easter Sunday (April 1). In addition to the orchestra, solo instrumentalists are encouraged to contact Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin (marcia@firstprez.com)topreparemusicforworshipon any Sunday throughout the year.

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Kindermusik At First SchoolKindermusik@School Rooftop Program classes are part of the First School preschool cur-riculum for children ages 3 and 4. Children enrolled in First School will receive a Kindermusik class each week, introducing them to instruments, musical terms, movement and aural skills.Music enhances and improves literacy, mathematical skills, creativity, and social skills. Young children engaged in mu-sic develop a lifelong love of music.

If you would like more information regarding any of the choirs below, please contact Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin, Director of Music Ministry, 910-483-0121

or email marcia@firstprez.com.Celebration Choir Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. The Celebration Choir rehearses weekly for the 11 a.m. service and special events. Repertoire

consists of a wide variety of styles from classical and traditional to spirituals and contemporary. Participation is open to high school students through adults. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin. Childcare is available. Choir Room

Chapel Choir 4th Sunday, 7:45 a.m. The Chapel Choir sings on the fourth Sunday for the 8:30 a.m. Service of Worship in the

Chapel. Rehearsals are at 7:50 a.m. on the Sunday the choir is singing. Anthems are simple in nature and in a variety of styles. The Chapel Choir is under the direction of Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin.

Women and High School Girls Ensemble Sundays, 4:00 p.m. All women and high school girls are invited to join the SSA ensemble, which will lead

worship once a month from October through April. Under the direction of Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin. Childcare is available. Choir Room

Canticle Handbell Choir Sundays, 1:30 p.m.Grade 7 through Adult. This is a group for ringers who want to experience the joy of ringing handbells for worship. They prepare handbell processionals, hymn descants and bell repertoire to participate regularly in worship services and other programs. Handbell Room

Revelation Ringers Mondays, 1:30 p.m.Adults. This is a group of handbell ringers who want more! These ringers will explore the art of ensemble handbell ringing. (Ensemble ringing requires fewer ringers than a regular handbell choir.) They will ring for Sunday worship and other programs. Music reading ability and prior handbell experience is required. Handbell Room

Millennial Ringers Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m.young Adults. This groupof young adults in the “millennial age group” (defined as bornbetween 1983 and 2000) meets on Wednesdays to rehearse ensemble ringing. Some handbell experience is required; however, if you read music and would like to learn, please contact Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin. Handbell Room

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Handbells

Calendar January 13 Extra Celebration Choir Sunday “Jubilate Deo” rehearsal, 3 p.m. February 4 Children sing in worship February 14 Ash Wednesday service, 6:30 p.m. February 24 Methodist University Trip Fundraiser Concert: Methodist Chorale Motets; and Celebration Choir perform “Jubilate Deo” in the Sanctuary, 7 p.m. February 25 “Jubilate Deo (Psalm 100)” by Dan Forrest at 11 AM worship March 11 Children and Celebration Choir combined anthem March 25 Children sing in worship, Palm Sunday April 1 Easter Sunday – church orchestra in worship April 6,7 Area III Handbell Festival, Hampton Va. April 11 VBS Praise Team rehearsals begin April 22 Children sing in worship April 28 Lloyd Larson Choir Festival in Durham May 6 Youth musicians perform in Youth Sunday May 30 End-of-year choir party and recognition of retirees June 18-22 VBS “Shipwrecked”

a look ahead for summer 2018vacation Bible School praise Team – Rehearsals begin April 11... Wednesdays at 4 pm. through the end of May to prepare for the June 18-22 Vacation Bible School.The celebration choir will not meet for regular rehearsals from June 6 through September. However, the choir will continue to sing every Sunday throughout the summer at the 11 a.m. worship and will hold monthly off-site rehearsals in mem-ber’s homes on June 27, July 25, and August 22.The chapel choir will sing twice monthly during June, July and August – prepar-ing for worship at 7:45 in the Chapel on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.

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FIRST SCHOOLDIRECTOR

Julie MacraeYOUTH MUSIC

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CLASSROOMRoom 116

CLASSROOMRoom 118

PASTORS AND SUPPORT STAFF

ELEVATORELLER HALL

PORTE COCHERE

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Parlor

LibraryBride’s Room

Sanctuary

Chapel

Historical Room

West

Fowler-Marchant

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin

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ADULTCLASS

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HIGH SCHOOL

Room 228

CLASSROOMRoom 208

CLASSROOMRoom 207

CLASSROOMRoom 209

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Room 232

ACTIVITY SUITE

SESSIONROOM

Room 203

CLASSROOMRoom 210

ADULTCLASS

Room 416

ADULTCLASS

Room 414

ADULTCLASS

Room 413

ADULTCLASS

Room 405

ResourceRoom

A N N S T R E E T S I D E

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Britany Spivey

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office

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Restroom

First Press – The church’s newsletter is mailed to members and is available in racks located throughout the church and on-line at www.firstprez.com.Bulletin – The Bulletin contains information about the worship service and upcoming events

and is distributed every Sunday.News racks – Various publica-tions of interest to church mem-bers and visitors are available on racks located throughout the church.Church Library – The church maintains a small library of re-

source books – most of them related to the Books of the Bible and Presbyterian worship – on the first floor of the church.www.firstprez.com – The church’s Web site is updated weekly and offers a variety of resources and information.

Other Education Resources:

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Church Staff Dr. Mike Garrett, Pastor ............................................................................... mikegarrett@firstprez.com The Rev. Jonathan West, Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adult Ministry ... jonathan@firstprez.com Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant, Minister of Pastoral Care ........................................ donna@firstprez.com Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin, Director of Music Ministry/Organist ......................marcia@firstprez.com Britany Spivey, Director of Children’s Ministry ................................................... britany@firstprez.com Joan Daughtry, Operations Director ........................................................................ joan@firstprez.com Joy Keys, Administrative Assistant ....................................................................... joykeys@firstprez.com Connie Burry, Program Secretary ...................................................................programsec@firstprez.com Jim Blaine, Publications Coordinator ....................................................................pubsec@firstprez.com Nina McLaughlin, custodian ............................................................................................................ n/a

First presbYteriAn CHUrCH102 Ann Street, P.O. Box 562, Fayetteville, N.C. 28302 • Phone: 483-0121Fax: 483-3975 • E-mail: programsec@firstprez.com • www.firstprez.com

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and upstairs classroomsF. New Education BuildingG. Charles Rankin Memorial

BuildingH. Recreation/Fellowship HallK. PlaygroundL. LibraryM. McInnis GardenN. ColumbariumQ. Mary McQueen RoomP. Parking

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entrancesThe main business entrance to the church is now through the double doors under the porte cochere. Other church entrances will be open for Sunday services and other events.

Restroomsfacilities are locatedon the1st and2ndfloorsof the church complex, with the main bathrooms located in the (new) classroom wing.

fellowshipeller hall will be the gathering place for fellow-ship after each worship service.

food and beveragesFood and beverages are not allowed in most adult classrooms and other classrooms around the church. Food and drink are allowed in the Fel-lowship Hall, Eller Hall, and the Activity Room.

Each month, a chance to give...

JanuaryBetter health – Provides assistance, referral, and education for unmet health care needs. Donations to support this group include cleaning supplies, paper products, disposable briefs and bed pads, diabetic testing strips, and liquid nutritional supplements such as Ensure, Boost, or Glucerna.

Februaryfayetteville urban Ministry – Emergency assistance, adult literacy, the Nehemiah Project, and Find-A-Friend. Donations to support this group include canned and non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items.

Marchchild Advocacy center – Protect children and stop abuse. Donations to support this group include bottled water, juice boxes, individually wrapped snacks, easel paper, paper towels, toilet and facial tissue.

Aprilcity rescue Mission – Offers help, hope and healing to those in need. Donations to support this group include food, clothing, personal hygiene items, household items, medical supplies such as bandages and wraps.

MayAgape pregnancy Support Services – Compassionate understanding and guidance, providing information, assistance and referrals. Donations to support this group include baby blankets, diapers, baby bottles, wipes, infant clothing and supplies.

The Presbyterian Women sponsor a service project each month. The congregation is asked to join PW in donating to these local charities:

2018 Mission Conference

Speaker: dr. Marilyn BorstAssociate Director for Partnership Development

of The Outreach FoundationMarilyn Borst is associate director for Partnership Develop-ment of The Outreach Foundation, a Presbyterian global agency. She works with churches around the United States to connect them to God’s work with the Global Church in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East. Prior to joining The Outreach Foundation staff, Mari-lyn served for over 6 years as director of Global Ministry at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, where she oversaw international partnerships. Marilyn holds degrees in Classical Studies, Art History, and Theology. She has participated in four archeological digs and taught as adjunct faculty at the University of Houston for 20 years. She is ordained as an elder and she and husband, Mark, have been married for 39 years.

Saturday & Sunday, March 10-11

Leon’s home church is Menelas Community Christian Church. He was ordained into the ministry in 1975 at the Red Quarry Christian Church in French-Lick, Indi-ana. He graduated from Cincinnati Christian Seminary in 1987 and started his ministry in Cite Soleil in 1988. Haiti Outreach Ministries began in 1990 with Leon as the founding director. Over the last 25 years, Leon has led HOM on the ground in Haiti, leading efforts to build churches, schools and clinics as well as developing the leaders in Haiti needed to sustain the ministry. In 2015 Leon stepped down as president of MICECC but continues to be an active supporter. He is married to Jacky who is the superintendent of all of the primary schools with an enrollment of more than 1,300 students and of the new secondary school which opened in September 2015.

Speaker: The rev. leon dorleansFounding Director of Haiti Outreach Ministries

Saturday, March 10, 20189AMtoNoon•FellowshipHall

Remember to wear a hat or cap! Childcare provided

Joining the fight against world hungerPaRt of Mission ConfeRenCe weekend