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SUNDAY ScheDUle
Sunday, February 20
Stephen MiniStry Sunday
• Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Service - 8:30 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary
• Cherub Choir & Worship Education - 9:30 am
• Sunday School for all ages - 10:05 am
• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm Fifield Hall
• Lent Bible Study Teacher Training - 12:30 pm, Room 156
• Musica Sacra - 2:00 pm Lunch preceeding, Reception Following
Sunday, February 27• Prayer breakfast for Homeless
persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Service - 8:30 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary
• Cherub Choir & Worship Education - 9:30 am
• Sunday School for all ages - 10:05 am
• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm Fifield Hall
• Officer Training- 5:00 pm, Room 323
February 20 & 27, 2011 Christ at the Center
E ach summer on July 4, here
in Atlanta thousands of people participate in what is the largest 10K race in America – the “Peachtree Roadrace.” Over the course of the last twenty years, there have been at least three times that the race has
fallen on a Sunday, including this past summer. I am always struck by the spectacle of it as many of us line the street encouraging the tired runners of all shapes, ages and sizes with our cheers. Of course, that’s what happens outside on Peachtree Street. Inside the church, we have our worship services as usual. We celebrate the lord’s Supper in Winship chapel at 8:30 as christians have done weekly on the lord’s Day for 2000 years, all the while hearing the great roar of the race as 50,000 runners run by the church. It is, to me, a remarkable contrast. But I wonder, have you ever thought of your life, and our life together, as a race? In the letter to the hebrews, the author writes to a discouraged group of believers, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith…” (hebrews 12: 1-2). I hope you will join us for worship this Sunday. The sermon is entitled, “The Race of your life.”
Godspeed, craig
February 27 - Craig Goodrich to preach
n this Sunday we recognize
t h e S t e p h e n Ministers—people w h o h a v e t a k e n special steps to answer God’s command, that we should love one another. Their commitment is an opportunity for all of us to consider how we
can answer that same call ourselves. I hope you will join us as we seek God’s guidance through scripture and prayer, trying to understand how we might become a more caring and loving community. Peace, hardy h. Kim
February 20 - Hardy Kim to preach
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n S u n d a y w e w i l l b e
c o m m i s s i o n i n g t w o S t e p h e n Ministers to serve our congregation. each of these newly c o m m i s s i o n e d Stephen Ministers has heard the call to serve and I am thankful for their
many gifts of caring ministry. This year we had five individuals participate in the training class, three from other churches and two from our own congregation. The Stephen Ministers who will serve our congregation are: Deborah Ann Mccoy and Brian Soderberg.
Peace, chris Moore-Keish
February 20 - Chris Moore-Keish to
preach at 11:15 am
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Care, Growth & events
Pastoral Care Report(As of February 9, 2011)
Hospitalized: Scott Patterson, Tom Schermerhorn
Recuperating: Bill Barber
Deaths: We extend our heartfelt sympathy and lift up in prayer: David and Betty Dundee & family following the death of David’s step-father, Herbert Steffin on January 22nd; Karon Walker & family upon the death of her sister-in-law, Janice Walker on January 27th; Jim and Marie Hannon & family following the death of Jim’s father, Charles Patrick Hannon, on January 27th; Steve Pitches and Brenda Crayton-Pitches & family upon the death of Brenda’s niece, Gillian Alexandria Crayton, on January 29th; Chad and Anne McCloud & family upon the death of Chad’s cousin’s son, Matthew Barr.
Prayers for THose IN MILITary serVICe
This is a list of known servicemen/women in our Church family.
To add names, please call 404.228.7719.
Pray for:Chaplain Capt. Jamison Bowman
ABE3 Gregory Bridges Sgt. Isaiah Bridges
Lt. Col. Bradford W. Cousar LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew First Airman Kevin Lee
Captain Alexandria Victoria Miller Captain John Warren Robey
Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Ensign David B. Sibley USNLt. Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III
1st Sgt. Antonio G. Whitfield MC2 Tyler Wilson
2011 annual Giving Campaign
Goal: 800 Pledges
Pledges received (as of 2/9/11): 682 in the amount of $3,510,646
C O M E - O N - A L O N G F E b r u A r y 2 4 t h !
TOUR THE CENTER: See Jim Henson special exhibit with many for the Muppet characters we all know, learn about Pup-pet-making, visit the Puppet Storeroom and more. Then see the show “Coyote Sings.” In this Spanish/English retelling of Native American folktales from three Southwest tribes, enjoy a crazy coyote’s bumbling efforts and hilarious antics. This energetic show is full of slapstick, Southwestern motifs, and lively Mexican folk tunes. Call Pat Kimbrell in the Care office (404.228.7719) to make your reservation.
COME-ON-ALONG TO ThE CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS DATE: Thursday, February 24, 2011
TIME: Meet at 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. COST: $10.00 per person
Lunch at “Six Feet Under” (self-pay)
T H E C E N T E R F O R P U P P E T R Y A R T S
Vacation BiBle School 2011
Registration begins soon.Save the Date
JUne 6th-9th, 2011
June 10 Elementary optional bonus day
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ProGraMs & events
W E D N E S D A Y @ F I R S T
Feb. 23 & March 2
WEDNESDAYthe MuStard Seed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Books, gifts and cards for all ages.
dinner 5:00 - 6:30 pm Adults and Youth: $8 Children 3-12: $4
preSchool 5:30 - 8:00 pm Bible, crafts & fellowship. Childcare available.
eleMentary activitieS 5:00 - 7:30 pm LOGOS program. Children have dinner, choir, Bible study, and recreation.
youth 5:30 - 7:30 pm b111 All Youth are invited to join us for food, fellowship, and Bible Study.
WedneSday night choirS5:45 - 6:30 pm Archangel Choir5:30 - 6:25 pm handbell Choir6:30 - 7:25 pm St. Cecilia Consort7:30 - 9:00 pm Chancel Choir WedneSday night StudieS & WorShip
February 235:30 - 8:15 pm Reclaiming the Center The Temple, 1589 Peachtree St., NE Led by Rev. Lindsay Armstrong, Rev. Craig Goodrich and Dr. George Wirth
6:30 - 7:30 pm Resonate Worship Reception Room Led by Rev. hardy Kim and Rev. Kevin Knab marCh 26:30 - 7:30 pm Worship Reception Room Led by Rev. hardy Kim and Rev. Kevin Knab
DiD you know you can register online
for the 2011 fPc all church retreat?
h t t p : / / w w w. f i r s t p re s a t l . o r g see page 6 for details.
M e a L s o n w h e e L s has openings for volunteers to deliver meals within a 5-mile radius of First Presbyterian Church. Delivery days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Volunteers are needed as regulars and substitutes. Pickup of meals is at 11 am. Delivery is usually completed within an hour.
• Volunteers on Friday are our greatest need •For more information please call on Mon, Wed, or Fri between 9 am and 2 pm - Julie Davie, 404-228-7726.
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Forum @ FirstSponsored by the Stembler Ministry
ECONOMICS&
FAITH Dr. David L. Bartlett
Distinguished Professor of New Testament,Columbia Seminary
&
Dr. Mark A. DouglasAssociate Professor of Christian Ethics,
Columbia Seminary
February 13, 20, 27 & March 610:05 - 11:00 am
Reception/Berean Room
S U P P O R T G R O U P S A T F P C
Support Group for the Unemployed
1st and 3rd Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. There is no cost for the group.
This group will give those who are unemployed an opportunity to receive encouragement and gather with
others who are struggling with unemployment. Dr. Sandra Hoffman and Rev. Chris Moore-Keish,
will co-lead this group. Call Rev. Chris Moore-Keish at 404 228-7720.
Depression Support Group
We meet once a month. The group selects meting time. Group Counseling Room B320. There is no cost for the group.
Dr. Sandra Hoffman leads a Depression Support Group which is currently accepting new members. Call Dr. Sandra Hoffman at 404 228-7774 for information.
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Thursdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Group Counseling Room B320.
There is no cost for the group.Dr. Sharon Crews leads a Women’s Cancer Support Group. For more infornation, call Dr. Sharon Crews
at 404-201-6447.
What Is Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving is a gift to the future.
A legacy gift can be made during your
lifetime or through your will.
After first providing for your heirs, you
can direct a portion of your estate assets
to organizations that have meant a great
deal to you in your lifetime. These gifted
assets are not subject to estate taxes.
NO GIFT OR BEQUEST IS TOO SMALL
OR TOO LARGE. For more information,
please contact Craig Goodrich:
L e g a c y G i v i n g C o r n e r
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OUTCAST UNITED by Warren St. John
A REFUGEE TEAM, AN AMERICAN TOWN.
Clarkston, Georgia
Join us as we conclude our series of discussions on“Refugees/immigrants in the West” .
We will meet at at the home of Joanne Nurss in Decatur.7:00 pm on Thursday, March 3
Warren St. John
Book Club sponsored by the Hillside & First PresbyterianPartnership and Christian Education Ministries.
Call Darryl Payne (404.298.5920) or Lindsay Armstrong(404.228.7713) for details.
Look what’s on your CoMPuter
http://www.firstpresbyterian.tv Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Worship with us live from any
place in the world.
Looking for awesome gifts for Mother’s Day, Graduations, Weddings, Easter??? Attend our Youth Silent Auction Sun-day Morning, March 20th, for spectacular and unique finds! Put wonderful Week-end Getaways and Party Gatherings at the top of your lists for Birthdays, Anniversaries and any other special event!!!! Bring your friends and bid on incred-ible deals while supporting our youth missionaries!!!
Also, if anyone would like to donate an item, a service, a special talent, or be a sponsor, please go to the Youth page on our web-site to copy an auction donation form or contact Vicky Fowler [email protected] or Jane Race jrace@insleyrace,com. We thank our Gold Sponsors, The Freeman Family and The Bradley Family.
S U N D A Y M A R C H 2 0 T H S A V E T H E D A T E
FirSt PrESbytErian
ChUrCh oF atlanta
youth Silent auction
March 20, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Help us raise money fo
r our 2011
Summer Mission Trips to
Jamaica
and St. Louis!
Don’t
Miss it
Mon!
YOUTH
SILENT AUCTION
MAN!
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TheancienT fuTure c h u r c h2011 FPC All ChurCh retreAt FEBRUARY 25—FEBRUARY 27t h e r i d g e s r e s o r t & s P A
The Ridges Resort & Marina
The Ridges Resort & Marina
Beginning on Saturday, February 19, 2011, volunteers from First Presbyterian Church (FPC) will partner with volunteers from four other churches to build a new, environmentally-friendly habitat house here in Atlanta for a new homeowner and family. Our house leader will be one of our very favorites, Alex Cook. Construction of the house will occur on seven Saturdays (February 19 and 26; March 5,
12, 19, and 26; and April 2). The work day begins at 8 a.m. and ends about 4 p.m. Lunch is
furnished on site as are all needed tools. No skill is required. Please contact Bill Earnest 404/351-8030 or [email protected] for more information or to sign-up. As sign-ups will be a “first come”
basis, so make your reservation(s) early.
new habitat Construction begins February 19th
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Dear First Presbyterian Family,
Im looking forward to a wonderful tim
e
with all of you at th e All Church R
etreat.
Togeth er I hope we will explore new faith
ideas, connect with one anoth er, and
renew
our commitment to being joyful disciples
of Jesus Christ. Come join me in this
chance to enjoy the wonderful
accommodations at th e Ridges Resort and
th e amazing beauty of th e North Georgia
Mountains. I pray that you will find a
way to h elp continue this important
tradition of a spiritual retreat with
your F PC community.
Faithfully,
George Wirth
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J o i n u s a t t h e R i d g e s R e s o R t
Make plans now to attend the All Church Retreat, in Hiawassee, GA at the fantastic “Ridges” Resort! $100 (or less) per person all-inclusive weekend at The Ridges Resort www.theridges-
resort.com.
Dynamic Keynotes by Dr. Rodger Y. Nishioka,
Columbia Theological Seminary
All ChurCh retreAtthE anCiEnt FUtUrE
ChUrCh
FEBRUARY 25—FEBRUARY 27
MA K E Y O U R R ESERVATION TODAY
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Blessed Are YouA Seven Week Lenten Bible Study
on the Beatitudes
Small Groups Forming NowRegister after worship or on line at www.firstpresatl.orgFor information, call Ginny Munger (404.873.4607)
or Lindsay Armstrong (404.228.7713)CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONF p
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First Presbyterian Parents’ Morning Out registration has begun.
Registration for the 2011-2012 school year is underway!
For more information, please contact Katharine Hamer in the PMO office at
404-201-6443, [email protected], or visit our site at http://www.firstpresatl.org/pmo.
For any other questions, contact Katharine hamer at [email protected]
or call 404-201-6443.
Parents’ Morning out
Is God Really Listening?Are You?
Guided Meditation ClassEvery Sunday, 10:05 - 11:00 am
Room 319
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youth
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 16 – 6:30-7:30 PM The Youth will direct the Elementary Musical each Wednesday.
PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT FEBRUARY 20 – 5:00-8:00 PM – B111 We will meet at church and watch our version of Hairspray. Join us for the fun. We will order pizza for dinner. Bring $5.00 for food.If you missed Hairspray, come watch it with us. Friends are welcome!
ALL-CHURCH RETREAT FEBRUARY 25-27, 2011 All youth and families are invited and encouraged to join us for a weekend of church family fun! Dr. Rodger Nish-ioka will be the keynote speaker! The youth will have break out groups! We will also have some extra time in the “Fun Center.” Don’t miss out. If you want to go and your parents can’t go, talk to Allison. We will be taking the Youth Bus. Be sure to sign up at the tables at church on Sundays.
YOUTH SILENT AUCTION We need everyone soliciting items for our March 20 Youth Silent Auction! Each youth going on a trip must solicit 3 items for the Auction. Auction Forms are due NO LATER THAN MARCH 6!!!! Don’t miss this great opportunity for vacation homes, sports tickets, etc.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Elementary Musical – February 23 – each Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM All Church Retreat – February 25-27 Older Youth Stephen Ministry Class – begins March 13 Youth Lent Bible Studies begin – March 13
Jammin’ For Jamaica Youth Silent Auction – March 20
Spring Elementary Musical Rehearsals began at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16th. If you are not currently participating in LOGOS but want to join in, please email [email protected] ASAP.
ACFB Hunger Walk “Hunger Walk For It. Not Away From It.” On Sun-day, March 13th at 1 p.m. join FPC members and thousands as we walk to raise awareness about and fight hunger. Registration forms are available on the elementary hall.
Craddock Center Trip This year’s Elementary Family Mission Trip to the Craddock Center will be over Memorial Day weekend. Join us as we reach out in service to our friends in North Georgia. Introductory meeting on Sunday, February 20th following the 11:15 a.m. worship in the Temple.
nursery/PresChooL & eLeMentary
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Some things never grow old or out of style!
Smile and say Cheese burger !!
Get involved! Things are really
gearing up
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aduLt sunday sChooL
berean bible claSS Reception Room
On February 20 and 27, we join with Forum @ First in hosting highly sought after Dr. David Bartlett and Dr. Mark Douglas as they continue their series on Economics and Faith. All are welcome. Visitors expected.
coMMunity bible Study Room B415Join us on the 4th Floor as we continue our study of The Gospel According to John.
covenant claSS Room 230On February 20th, Lindsay Armstrong will lead our class, concluding her two-part series on happiness. Join us!
On February 27th, join us for another interesting program.
diScovering god’S Word Room 317On Feb. 20th we will conclude our study of Affectionately Yours, Screwtape, a DVD series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic book, The Screwtape Letters.
On Feb. 27th, we will attend the Forum@First class on “Economics and Faith” in the Reception Room.
eMMauS claSS Room 227 Please join us for a provocative study on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, Life Together as we focus on being and interacting as part of a Christian community. We welcome you to be a part of our meaningful fellowship.
Faith and liFe Room 218On February 20th and 27th, we will join with the Economics & Faith program in Fifield Hall led by Mark Douglas and David Bartlett.
ForuM @ FirSt FiField Hall
On February 20 & 27, FPC is pleased to welcome Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Dr. David Bartlett and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics, Dr. Mark Douglas as they team up to offer a provocative look at Economics and Faith. All are welcome.
internationalS Room 327 On Feb. 20th, Georgia Tech students M.K. (Mary Kathleen) Johnson and Casey Drummond will discuss their 6-week mission trip last summer with Christian Outreach in South Africa.
On Feb. 27th, Rev. George Harjes will discuss “Urban Ministry in NYC.”
Meditation group Room 319 We continue with guided meditation designed to awaken us to a greater sense of the presence of God, help relieve stress and negative emotions, remove blocked energy and connect with God more fully. All are welcome.
open door Room 156 On Feb. 20th, Rev. Paul Fulks will speak about schizophrenia in light of the shootings in Tucson, Arizona.
On Feb. 27th, Dr. Dorsey, our guest speaker, will share the continual story of Gardens for Peace as peace unfolds through the universal language of gardens. The program will include discussion of Learning the Language of the Fields, Tilling and Keeping as Christian Vocation by Dan Deffenbaugh.
ourS For today Room B308Ours For Today. On February 20th, or very own David McLean and Rush Smith will co-teach an introduction to “Church and State: What did our Founding Fathers Believe?”
On the 27th, we will join in the Reception Room where David Bartlett and Mark Douglas are teaching on Economics and Faith.
Spiritual living Room B202On Feb. 20th, we contine our discussion of The Sermon on the Mount and The Lord’s Prayer: An Interpretation by Emmet Fox with Fox with Chapter 4: “Resist Not Evil.”
On Feb. 27th, we will discuss Fox Chapter 5: “Treasure in Heaven.”
the upper rooM Room 332The Upper Room will have a different weekly discussion for the remaining Sundays in February. Please join us for some lively discussion and fellowship. All are welcome.
yo ung co up le S cla S S Ro o m 219 On Feb. 20th and 27th, we will continue our study of Exodus. Please join us!
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circle 1 Monday, February 28th at 7pm at the home of Monica Eith, 1986 Brookview Drive
circle 2 Monday, February 7th at 10am in the Women’s Bible Classroom
circle 7 Monday, February 7th at 10:30am at the home of Carolyn Smith, 3809 Castlegate Drive
circle 8 Monday, February 14th at 7pm at the home of Beth Edwards, 21 Muscogee Ave, Apt B
circle 9 Monday, February 7th at 11am at the Lenbrook Dining Room
circle 11 Thursday, February 17th at 7pm. See Evite for location or contact [email protected]
circle 12 Tuesday, February 8th at 7pm. See Evite for location or contact [email protected]
circle 13 Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:30pm. See Evite for location or contact [email protected]
Come Join Us! Contact Tanya Soderberg, [email protected],
for information about joining an FPC Women’s Circle
SChEDULEPRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
F E B R U A R Y
THE 2011 ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN IS ROLLING ALONG! But we are still 118 pledges short of our goal. If you have not yet submited your 2011 Annual Giving pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so. Only with your support can we successfully complete this year’s campaign for our church’s ministries, services and outreach programs.
HAVE YOU PLEDGED?
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Sunday Worship Services -9:00 am & 11:15 am
Sunday School 10:05 am
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On demand anytime www.firstpresatl.org/servicesonline
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Wednesdays 9-1, 4:30-6:30 sundays 9-1
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Stop by and
say hi!
Enrich your Lenten season by reading one of many inspirational books available in The Mustard Seed.
Prelude Symphony in G – Abel St. Cecilia Consort Offertory Mass in C: Kyrie – Beethoven Ben. Rsp. Amen – Dresden
Postlude Sonata VI: Final Variation on Vater Unser – Mendelssohn
Music for February 20
Music for February 27
We need persons willing to donate one hour per week to read and listen to an elementary aged child in 1st through 3rd grades on a
one-on-one basis. We also have children in 4th and 5th grades who need assistance with reading in our math lab. For more informa-tion, please contact Alice Moore or connie lee at (404) 289-3092
or (404) 228-7741 or email to [email protected].
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Prelude Antiphon II& III , Op. 18 No. 2 – Marcel Dupré
Anthem Great Day – Martin
Offertory My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need – Thompson
Ben. Rsp. Create In Me A Clean Heart – Hughes
Postlude Antiphon I, Op. 18 No.2 – Marcel Dupré