Ministry News Calendar for the Week Announcements Honors

Volume 9, No. 32
Ministry News
Activities Ministry, Lindsay Graham
YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2012-2013 Church League
Basketball for Youth (K5–12th grade) begins
Monday, August 13. If you played last season,
important information will be coming soon to your
home mailbox. Registration ENDS September
24. Extra forms will be in the Literature Racks.
Questions? Contact Donna Roper at 672.0372.
GREECE TRAVEL MEETING
Our trip to follow the footsteps of Paul will be
departing October 23. An informational meeting for
our Greece travelers will be held Sunday evening,
September 9.
Children’s Ministry
INSPIRE A GENERATION!
FPC’s Children’s
Ministry is now
filling spots for
Nursery
and
Sunday School
volunteers for the
2012-2013 year.
It’s time for YOU to join the team! Contact Austin
Clay (aclay@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.0337)
for information and to reserve a place with your
favorite age group. No prior teaching experience is
necessary—just a love for God and kids!
Evangelism and Missions, Brian Stewart
MISSIONARY CAROLYN RICE AUGUST 12
You are invited to hear missionary Carolyn Rice on
Sunday, August 12, 9:40am and 11:00am in Harper
Chapel. Carolyn will speak on her ministry in Tiblisi,
Republic of Georgia, where she is involved with leader
training, women’s counseling, pro-life education,
English classes, summer camps for children and
youth, and ministry to the Orthodox church.
HOLLIS ACADEMY BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE
If you are filling a bag for the Hollis Back-to-School
Supply Drive, please remember to return it to the
church by this Sunday, August 5. Drop your filled
bag at the location where you picked it up or leave
it at the front desk. The supplies that we collect will
be delivered to Hollis before the students’ first day
of school. Contact Beth Simmons (232.4510 or
simmonsfam@charter.net) for more information.
DOMINICAN MISSION TEAM COMMISSIONING
Restoration La Romana
Cross Cultural Missional Ministry
in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC August 11-18
On August 11-18, a mission team of 27 people will
be traveling to the Dominican Republic to share
the love of Christ with some of the poorest people
in the Western Hemisphere. This Sunday, August
5, the mission team will be commissioned in the
morning worship services. Please pray for the team
as they prepare to travel to and minister in the
Dominican Republic.
FOOD MINISTRY UPDATE
To help remedy the tremendous shortage of nonperishable food items in stock at our local relief
agencies, please prayerfully consider donating
regularly to the food ministry bins around the
church. “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for
one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for
me” (Matthew 25:40).
IGNITE Contemporary Worship, Graydon Tomlinson
AUDITIONS FOR IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM
Graydon Tomlinson will hold auditions for those
wishing to join the Ignite Worship Team on
Thursday evening, August 23, in Fellowship Hall.
Visit FirstPresGreenville.org (home page banner) for
details.
August 5–11, 2012
Marriage and Family Ministry, Phil Hargrove
CSI:GREENVILLE DINNER NIGHT OUT
CSI:Greenville invites all singles to Dinner Night
Out on Friday, August 10, downtown at Grille
33 @ The Channel. Join us as we show support
for The Channel, a Christian music venue, then
enjoy some downtown summer activities. Contact
Jennifer Paramore (jparamore1991@att.net or
325.8326) with questions or to RSVP.
Music & the Arts, John Gentry
PIEDMONT MEN’S CHORALE CONCERT
Member News
CONGRATULATIONS
The Pastors and Congregation extend blessings to:
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ganss (Stacy) on the birth of a son,
Paul Lloyd Ganss, on May 22, and to grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Paul Ganss (Diana).
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sielicki (Hope) on the birth
of a daughter, Lauren Grace Sielicki, on July 25.
BAPTISM (July 29, 2012)
Alexandra “Allie” Terrece Gonzalez, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Gonzalez (Jenny).
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
The Pastors and Congregation extend sympathy to:
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Evans (Brenda) in the death of his
mother, Ruby Farr Evans of Union, SC, on July 28.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lusk (Nancy) in the death of her
mother, Mary Harrison “Betty” Geris of Arlington,
VA, on July 29.
Honors & Memorials
On Sunday, August 19, at 3:00pm, the Piedmont
Men’s Chorale will present their annual summer
concert at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
(406 N. Academy Street). This outstanding male
chorus, founded at First Presbyterian more than
20 years ago, will sing an all-sacred program of
motets, anthems, and spirituals spanning 600
years of music history. This
will be the Chorale’s first
concert in the magnificent
acoustics of St. George’s.
Joining them will be soprano
Sarah Reese, who will be
featured in several solo
numbers as well.
Tickets for this outstanding musical event are only
$10 and may be purchased in The Vineyard or by
calling the Music & Arts office at 672.1845. Please
plan to join us for this rare opportunity.
Prayer Ministry, Stan Johnson
ABIDING PRAYER ON TUESDAY EVENINGS
Abiding Prayer for Wholeness, Healing, and
Intercession is held every Tuesday at 7:00pm in
Harper Chapel. Prayer ministers will intercede for
you or anyone you are representing while you sit
quietly in the presence of the Lord.
Announcements
THANKS FOR GIVING LIFE!
The Greenville Blood Connection
is most grateful to all who donated
blood at FPC on July 22. They
received 18 units of blood, which will
help many people in our area. Thank
you for giving the gift of life!
CHURCH RECEPTIONIST POSITION
The church is seeking a person to work 20 hours
a week at the front desk answering phones and
greeting people. In addition to those functions,
the applicant needs to have excellent computer
skills, good word processing abilities, the ability to
work under pressure, the ability to multi-task, and
good communication skills. Please contact Bonnie
Blackman at 672.0335 or send your resume to
bblackman@firstpresgreenville.org.
Looking Ahead
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
Commissioning Service for the participants of
the Dominican Republic mission trip, August
11-18
FOOTHILLS PRESBYTERY MEETING, AUGUST 18
Pray for Foothills Presbytery decisions.
PROMOTION SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
Children and youth move up to new Sunday
School classes.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Wednesday Advantage Kick-off
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Women’s Ministry Kick-off: “Living Loved”
CHURCH MEMORIAL FUND
In loving memory of:
Ottis Ballenger by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austell.
Aubrey Lewis by Gospel Partners Class.
FLOWER FUND
In loving memory of:
Charlie Upchurch by Ms. Barbara Link.
YOUTH MISSIONS
In loving memory of:
Jackie Short by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austell.
Calendar for the Week
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660)
8:15am•Worship Service (Sanctuary)
9:20am•Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall)
9:40am•Ignite Worship/DR Team Commissioning
(Fellowship Hall)
•Sunday School A
11:00am•Worship Service /DR Team Commissioning
(Sanctuary)
•Sunday School B
12:00pm•C2 College Back-to-School BBQ
(Memorial Dining Room)
12:15pm•Dominican Republic Mission Team Lunch
(Fellowship Hall)
5:00pm•Divorce Care (Room 308)
6:00pm•Senior High Boys (Youth 352)
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067)
12:00pm•Moms’ College-age Prayer Group (Room 212)
5:15pm•Abiding Prayer Team (Room 210)
5:30pm•Missions and Outreach Committee (Room 301)
•Pastoral Visitation Ministry (Parlor)
7:30pm•Piedmont Men’s Chorale (Choir Room)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
Pastor of the Day: Phil Hargrove (423.3455)
1:00pm•Junior Highs to Gatti-town (Off campus)
7:00pm•Healing Prayer/Communion (Harper Chapel)
•Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Pastor of the Day: Pam Cole (423.0677)
7:00am•Life Men’s Bible Study (Off campus)
8:00am•Junior & Senior Highs to Carowinds (Off campus)
9:30am•Woman’s Study: By Grace Alone (Room 316)
•Prayer Committee (Room 310)
6:00pm•Sunday School Volunteer Training (Room 323)
6:15pm•Prayer Training (Room 261)
7:00pm•Life 20-Somethings Ladies Bible Study
(Off-campus)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063)
7:00am•Men’s Small Groups (Parlor)
•Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Memorial Dining Room)
8:00am•Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212)
9:30am•Women’s Study: The Truth Project (Room 305)
12:00pm•Retired Men’s Luncheon (Off campus)
6:00pm•NAMI Support Group (Room 254)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063)
10:00am•Bulletin Stuffing (Room 212)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063)
A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC
Sunday Worship
Assignments for August 5th
AUGUST 5, 2012
8:00 First Welcome Team: Donnie Johnson (DC); Mary Seiley (P); David Yoder (CR);
Michael Combs (RW); Mary Gladys Gilstrap (MH); Dave Anderson, Mark Trexler,
Denton Burnette, Bayne Brown, Jane Anne Bruch, John Bruch, Donnie Johnson, Van
Merchant, Robert Thompson, Steve Thompson (Ushers).
Dominican Republic Mission Team
Commissioning
8:15am and 11:00am Worship
9:40am Ignite Worship
Series: “JONAH” – Part 1
Jonah 1
Rev. Brian Stewart
9:20am – Continental Breakfast
(Memorial Hall)
9:40 and 11:00am – Sunday School
Wednesday Meals
will resume September 5.
Prayer List
9:20 First Welcome Team: Russell Guest (DC); Jane Anne Bruch, Richard Furman (P); Ryan and Grace Trail (GE); Drew Scott (CY); Billie Schiera (UPL); Brian Cooke (WSL);
Mikel Ann Scott (WCFH); Betty Cady (WCN); Don Childers (FH); Don Childers, Brian
Cooke, Dave Forry, Russell Guest, Will Sykes (Ushers).
10:40 First Welcome Team: Malcolm Floyd (MH); Glenn Batson (CR); Rob Hassold (RW);
Ben Lanz (WCN); Jamie Daniel, Ben Pangle (RSMH); Jay and Sarah-Lauren Orders (P);
Bob Shell (F/S); John Alexander (Part-Time), Steve Alexander, Boyd Anderson (PartTime), David Dykes, Bernie Ellis, Walt Fowler, David Gibson, Michael Leverette, Richy
Milligan, Caroline Mullen, Wes Plyler, Cathy Tabor, Jimmy Von Hollen (Ushers).
Nursery Workers: (9:25) Jane Anne Bruch, Keri Dille, Elizabeth Poteat, Elaine Harvey,
Robin Stelling; (10:45) Cathy and Bruce Stephens, Danielle Paul, Dana Martin,
Savanna Houston, Jenny Gonzalez
To join the First Welcome Team:
Contact Chuck Emory at cemory@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1753.
To join the Nursery Team:
Contact Evelyn Penkert at epenkert@firstpresgreenville.org or 672.1843.
Morgan Barnhill, Dana Bostian
Laura Brasington, Hunter Brown
Marilyn Fain, Tommy Garrison
Jack I. Hardin
Betsy Hays, Rusty Hays
Mable Lee Johnson, Brenden Jones
Rick Lanz, Joyce Liggett
Gloria Littlejohn, Pat May
Bobbie McCall, Greg Morgan
Anna Reed, John Reynolds
Pat Rhoden, Call Richmond
Jonathan Woods Ridgeway
Steve Roberts, Jan Roop
Bertha Mae Sims, Joey Smajdor
Hazel Townsend
Wendel “Van” Vander Ploeg
Jean Weeks, Preston Weeks
Nan Whisman, Hunter Wilson
A.B. Windham, Bette Worrell
Drew Yanishak
Bold = New Italics = In Hospital
PRAYER REQUEST LINES
Prayer Requests: 672.1838
Prayer Appointments: 672.1848
Congregational Care Assistant
Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327
August 5-11, 2012
Contact Us:
200 West Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
phone 864.235.0496
fax 864.235.0698
web FirstPresGreenville.org
Broadcasts:
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Jonah: New Sermon Series
begins August 5
Dominican Republic Mission Team
Commissioning August 5
Piedmont Men’s Chorale Concert
August 19
RADIO
First and Foremost Radio Program
on Shine 96.7 FM
Sundays at 10:30am
Inspire a Generation!
Join the Children’s Ministry Team
TELEVISION
First and Foremost Television Program
on WHNS-TV FOX Carolina
Sundays at 10:30am
For more information about
the ministry of FPC, visit
FirstPresGreenville.org
August 5–11, 2012
I want to ask you a tough question:
What do you do when God interrupts your plans—
when He interferes in your life in such a way that
all you had hoped and planned for has simply not
worked out, and you can’t understand why?
Over the next few weeks we will be looking at
the surprising story of Jonah. It’s a powerful and
unforgettable reminder of God’s relentless pursuit
of a man who thought he could run away from God.
Join us!
new sermon series begins August 5
But don’t be surprised if you come face to face with
the living God in a way you had not anticipated.