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SUNDAY ScheDUle

Sunday, February 6

annual Meeting 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

• Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am

• Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary

• Annual Meeting - 11:15 pm Fifield Hall

Sunday, February 13

youth 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 - 9:30 am

• Sunday School for all ages - 10:05 am

• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm Fifield Hall

• High School Senior Banquet - 12:30 pm, Fifield Hall

February 6 & 13, 2011 Christ at the Center

February 69:00 am, Sunday School for all ages. 10:15 am, sanCtuary – One service only. Dr. George Wirth preaching “Moses and the Promised Land.” Annual Meeting immediately to follow. See page 2 for details.

February 139:00 am & 11:15 am, sanCtuary – Youth Sunday. Come celebrate as our youth lead us in a service of worship! See page 5 for details.

Youth Sunday, February 13 – This year’s theme is “Clothe Yourself with God’s Wardrobe.”

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NOMINEES FOR ELDERS Class of 2014

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Join us for an afternoon of celebration as we honor our High School

Senior Class of 2011!

High School Senior Appreciation Banquet

Sunday, February 13, 201112:30-2:30 pm

In the Youth Light House – B111 First Presbyterian Church

Dinner - $10.00

T he Session has called a Congregational Meeting for February 6, 2011 at 11:15 am immediately following the one worship service that day, which will be at 10:15 am. Sunday School at 9:00 am. The purpose of this meeting is to receive the Nominating Committee’s report, to elect new elders,

and to receive other reports relating to the business and life of the congregation. Childcare will be provided.

William M. Earnest

P L E A S E T A K E N O T E

A n n u A l M e e t i n g F e B r u A r y 6

Mary Claire Allvine (MC) joined First Presbyterian Church when she and her husband Doug were expecting their second child. They quickly became active in the Sunday Preschool, later joining the Annual Giving Committees. MC is also a member of the Stewardship Committee and co-coordinator for the Ours for Today Class. A Chicago native, MC has an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. She founded the Atlanta office for Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc., a multi-family office headquartered in California. A converted Georgia Tech fan, MC joins Doug at most Yellow Jackets football and basketball games.

Margaret VanDeman Blackmon joined First Presbyterian Church in May 2007 and is an active member of the Faith and Life Sunday School Class, of the Adult Christian Education Committee, and of an ongoing Disciple Class. Last May, she participated in the Church’s mission trip to Kenya and is now a member of both the Kenya Mission Committee and the Microcredit Committee. Margaret has taught several Sunday School classes including lessons on the human brain, on the Kenya Mission, and on microcredits. After her retirement in 2006 as a school superintendent in Virginia, Margaret moved to the Druid Hills area to be close to her son and daughter and their families. During her years in Virginia (1971-2006), Margaret served as an elder in two different Presbyterian churches. A graduate of Agnes Scott College, she earned her doctorate from the University of Virginia.

Stuart F. Bondurant has been attending First Presbyterian Church since 1989 and joined a few years later. He has served on two Nominating Committees, on the Long Range Planning Committee, and on the Search Committee for Christian Education. Stuart is currently Co-Chair of the 2011 Annual Giving Campaign. He is a long time Usher for the 9:00 services and is a dedicated teacher in the Butterflies Sunday School Class, serving for the past 17 years. Stuart is married to Lisa Bondurant, and they have four children: Will (21), Beth (19), Ben (19), and Bear (16). Stuart works as a financial officer for private business, most recently as the Chief Financial Officer for Directo, Inc. He graduated from Davidson College (A.B., 1979) and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (M.B.A., 1983).

Badi Bukas-Yakabuul was ordained a Pastor by the Presbyterian Church of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1974. He and his wife Kambal Masang have been members of the International Sunday School Class since 1977 when Badi came to Atlanta to attend Emory University. In 1979 Badi earned an M.T.S. degree at Candler School of Theology, and in 1986 he earned a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies in the Department of Religion of Emory University. Upon returning to the Congo, he served the United Bible Societies as a Bible Translator and a Bible

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Nominees for Elders Class of 2014Information compiled by the Nominating Committee:

Merrill Earnest, Co-chair • Adele Shepherd, Co-chairPeter Boorn • Jay Bowman • Betty Case • Brant Ferrell

Lloyd Flood • Lena Galindo • Missy Madden • Anne NeikirkJerry Peterson

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Claire Per-Lee is the daughter of Allison and Phil Per-Lee and is currently a junior at Providence Christian Academy. Her younger sister, Laura Per-Lee, is an eighth grader at Intown Community School. Claire has been actively involved in First Presbyterian Church all of her life and was confirmed in 2009. Growing up in the Church, she has always actively participated in Sunday School and worship. Claire has participated in a total of fourteen mission trips, both local and international, to places such as Mexico, the Gulf Coast, Honduras, West Virginia, and many others. She will be traveling to Jamaica, St. Louis, and Honduras in the summer of 2011. Claire has been a cast member in numerous youth musicals including Hairspray, Oklahoma, Cotton Patch Gospel, South Pacific, Godspell, and Footloose. Claire has been nominated to serve as a Youth Elder.

Thomas L. Shields, Jr. (Tom) and his wife Charlotte have been members of First Presbyterian Church for 28 years. A returning elder and a member of the Board of Trustees, Tom has served as Chair of the Stewardship Council, the Nominating Committee, the Investment Advisory Committee, and the Search Committee for the Executive Director of the Church. Tom has been the Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Samaritan Counseling Center since 1999. Tom is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has served on the investment committees for the endowments of Columbia Theological Seminary and the Paideia School. Tom has been nominated to serve in the Class of 2014 as a Trustee Elder.

Graysen Walles and his wife Kenddal have been members of First Presbyterian Church for five years. They have three sons: Nevlynn (17), Leytan (10), and Colin (4).

He is a member of Ours for Today Sunday School Class and is active in the Lay Reader Ministry. Graysen is a professional educator and charter school

advocate. He is the founder of the Elite Scholars Academy in Clayton County and is the Principal at Tech High, a charter school in Atlanta. His education includes a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Change from Fielding Graduate University, a Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,

and a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayland Baptist University. He also serves in the United States Air Force Reserves at the 700th

Airlift Squadron, Dobbins Airbase.

Jack Webster has been a part of the First Presbyterian Church family all of his life and was baptized and confirmed here. Son of John and Julie Webster and big brother to Luke and Faye, Jack is a junior at Grady High School. At the Church, he has been active in youth missions, the musical productions, contemporary and Youth Sunday worship, Sunday School and fund-raising efforts. In addition, Jack is a member of the Youth Band and works on audio in the Broadcast Ministry. Jack has been nominated to serve as a Youth Elder.

Gayle White has been a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1997. She was married to the late Robert E. (Bob) White, Jr. A returning elder, she is on the Shelter Review Committee, the Hillside Partnership Committee and the Long Range Planning Committee. She is also a Mustard Seed Bookstore volunteer. Gayle previously has been on the Community Ministries and Missions Councils and on the Nominating Committee. Her son Bobby lives in Washington, DC. Her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Matt Evans, are members of FPC and her wonderful grandsons, Candler and Bryson Evans, attend FPP. A native of Barnesville and a University of Georgia graduate, she is a free-lance writer and former newspaper reporter.

Translations Consultant, supervising Bible translations in the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. He now is serving with the Ushers Team and has initiated a partnership between Kroger and First Presbyterian Church which provides food to Community Ministries.

Ann Duttera Council has been a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1996. Ann and her husband Greg have three children: Drew (8), Maggie (5), and Ben (3). A native of LaGrange and a life-long Presbyterian, Ann enjoyed her childhood summers going to Camp Calvin and Montreat. At First Presbyterian Church, Ann has participated in Circle Eleven, the Upper Room Sunday School Class, and various Bible studies including Disciple. In addition, Ann has served the Church in a variety of capacities including: Young Adult Task Force; Nominating Committee; Health Ministry Committee; Senior High Youth Advisor; FOCUS Weekend Co-chair; Nursery/Pre-school Hall Rotator, and Children’s Christmas Pageant Chair. Ann received Master of Public Health degree from Emory University.

James K. Hasson, Jr. (Jim), a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, became a member of First Presbyterian Church in May 2003. He is a returning elder who currently serves the Church as a member of the Board of Trustees and a member of the Stewardship Council. He is a member of the Faith and Life Sunday School Class. His wife Jane (a member of Circle Three and of the Flower Guild), son Keith and daughter-in-law Betsy are members of First Presbyterian Church, and his two grandsons have been baptized here. Jim is a partner in the law firm of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP. Jim has been nominated to serve in the Class of 2014 as a Trustee Elder.

John S. McColl and his wife Lee joined First Presbyterian Church in 1994. They have three children: John Jr. (20), Duncan (18), and Virginia (16). John’s early involvement at the Church included serving as Co-chair of Property Management, participating in the Family Mission Trip to Brazil, assisting with Habitat home builds, and assisting with Hanging of the Greens and Vacation Bible School. During his previous service on the Session, he continued his role on Property Management and co-chaired the Nominating Committee. His most recent involvement has been as Chair of the Renovation Committee. John is Executive Vice President of Cousins Properties. He serves as Director of Midtown Community Improvement District, Treasurer and Director of Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers, Chairman of Atlanta Police Foundation, and Vice-Chair of Georgians for Passenger Rail. John has been nominated to serve in the Class of 2014 as a Trustee Elder.

Thomas Reeder Meade (Tommy) has been a lifelong Presbyterian and a member of First Presbyterian Church for more than 20 years. He and his wife Cindy have 4 children: Bess (21), Grace (17), Reeder (13), and Josephine (9). First Presbyterian Church has been the focal point of raising their children. Tommy has been active in the organization and support of our Children’s Ministry including Missions work, fundraising, Family Retreats and Elementary and Youth activities. Tommy has taught the Fourth Grade Sunday School Class for five years, has served on the Nominating Committee, on the Elementary Committee, and on the Annual Giving Campaign Committee. When not teaching Sunday School, Tommy has been a member of the Covenant Sunday School Class since it was called the “Swing-Set Set.” Tommy is a graduate of Auburn University and is a Financial Advisor with the Private Bank of Wells Fargo.

Sonia Wallof Mize has been a member for 14 years of First Presbyterian Church, where she was married and baptized two of her children. Sonia was born in Sete Lagos, Brazil while her parents were there as missionaries. Her husband Gerry and three of their four children - Ramey, Jane Robbins, and Frances - traveled to Brazil this past summer as part of the mission outreach of this Church. Sonia has been on the Elementary Committee for several years and enjoys having dinner with her son Trip and the rest of the second grade boys during the Wednesday night Logos program. Sonia is a member of Circle One and spent several years as a member of the Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team.

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Pastoral Care Report(As of January 26, 2011)

Hospitalized: Jack McGaughey

Recuperating: Eleanor Beckman, Florence Sumner, Jim Morgens

Births: Congratulations and many blessings to: Jennifer and David

Pearson on the August 27th birth of Ryan Wallace Pearson; big sister is

Maclauren and big brother is Christian; Beth and Keith Louer upon the

birth of Elizabeth Jane Louer on October 4th; proud big brother is Jack;

Gale and Michelle Davis following the birth of Martha Rose Merrick

Davis; proud family includes big brother Hoyt and grandmother Alice

Davis; Sue Anthony following the birth of her granddaughter, Olivia

Ashling Broyles on January 16th; proud parents are David Broyles

and Yvonne McVann.

Deaths: We extend our heartfelt sympathy and lift up in prayer: Sandi

and Wendell Harsh upon the death of Sandi’s brother, Robert Lever,

on January 11th; Holcombe and Nancy Green & family following the

death of Holcombe’s sister, Caroline Green, on January 22nd;

and the Rooker family and many friends of our long-time member,

Mary Winston Rooker, who died January 24th.

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 1/18/11): 629 in the amount of $3,378,626

IDOLATRYDr. George W.  Stroup

J.B. Green Professor of Theology, Columbia Seminary January 23, 30 and February 6

10:05-11:00 am, Reception Room 

What is idolatry? How is idolatry related to images? Was idolatry only an issue in ancient Israel? The Presbyterian Church’s Brief Statement of Faith says Christians are called to “unmask the idolatries of church and culture.” What are the idols with which we struggle today — both within the church and within society?  Join us as we ex-plore these timely issues.

Forum@First ~ Sponsored by the Stembler Ministry 

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

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This year the theme for Youth Sunday is “Clothe Yourself with

God’s Wardrobe.” Our youth decided on this theme because they are keenly aware of how important it is to clothe yourself properly. They chose the theme based on Colos-sians 3: 12 which reminds us “clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience...forgive each other...and above all clothe yourself with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Six of our High School Seniors, Tinsley Birchfield, Rachel Brannon, Haley DuPre, Hannah English, Emily Payne and Perrin Turner will share their thoughts on clothing ourselves as Christians and share their faith experiences.

They will share their under-standing of God as He has revealed Himself to each of them in their spiritual experiences. Our teenagers recognize that faith begins from the day one is born and grows and develops throughout life. They will look at what Scripture says and will share some of the experiences they have had along the way. We will be inspired as we hear their stories of faith and their interpretation of Scripture. It is our prayer that all will be moved to deeper relation-ships with God as we listen to their insights. I’m convinced that we will be touched by their joys, struggles and discipleship, and we will be encouraged by their willingness to share with us how to “Clothe Yourself with God’s Wardrobe.” Come worship with us open to God’s Spirit and leave enabled and empowered to live and share the powerful Gospel message of God’s incredible love and grace.

YOuTh MINISTRY TEAM

Come worship with us!February 13, 2011Youth Sunday

W E D N E S D A Y @ F I R S T

February 9 & 16

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 95:30 - 8:15 pm Reclaiming the Center Fifield Hall Led by Rev. Lindsay Armstrong, Rev. Craig Goodrich and Dr. George Wirth

6:00 - 7:00 pm Life in Film, Reception Room

7:00 - 7:30 pm Taize Worship Winship Chapel Led by Rev. Hardy Kim and Rev. Kevin Knab February 165:30 - 8:15 pm Reclaiming the Center Fifield Hall Led by Rev. Lindsay Armstrong, Rev. Craig Goodrich and Dr. George Wirth

6:00 - 7:00 pm Life in Film, Reception Room

7:00 - 7:30 pm Resonate Worship Room 156, Women’s Bible Classroom 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

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T h e F i n e A r T s C o m m i T T e e invites you to

Celebrate the Valentine seasonat our

Non-Risqué Cabaret Dinner and Show

sunday, February 13, 20116:30 pm

reception room

Join us for an “almost scandalous” dinner theatre. This four course menu of music

will include everything from schubert to sondheim. Performed by Kate & Will Breytspraak & Taylor Driskill

with surprise cameos by other FPC and Atlanta personalities and performers.

$25 per person includes three course dinner with indulgent desserts,

fabulous musical show and free babysitting!Patron level tickets are available at $35.

Benefitting First Presbyterian school of Performing Arts scholarships.

Buy tickets at www.firstpresatl.org or at tables outside Fifield hall beginning January 23.

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 WilliamMEarnest@yahoo.com 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

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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Life & FilmA Series On Movies And The Ways They

Reflect The Experience Of Faith. Led by Rev. Hardy Kim and Rev. Kevin Knab

Film is a medium capable of inspiring and persuading in power-ful and visceral ways. For many, the scenes and lines of movies are a common vernacular and a popular culture canon. We will open these ideas up for discussion with clips and draw connections to our own journeys of faith.

Wednesday NightsStarting January 12thFilm Series: 6:00-7:00Worship: 7:00-7:30

Room 156, Women’s Bible Class

Wednesday@First

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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JAMMINFORJAMAICAYOUTH SILENT AUCTION –

MARCH 20, 2011All youth families and church

members are encouraged to mark your calendars NOW for our Youth Silent Auction.

We have not done a Youth Auction since 2003! This will be a big event and we want everyone to participate. There will be vaca-tion homes, sports tickets, artwork, dinners

and so much more!

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 9 – 5:30-7:30 PM Join us for our final Winter Wednesday Night. Bring money for dinner. We will be done at 7:30 PM.

Dinner, Fellowship and Bible Study!

Beginning Wednesday, February 16 the Youth will direct the Elementary Musical each Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 PM.

YOUTH SUPER BOWL PARTY AND SOUP DINNER FEBRUARY 6 – 6:00-8:30 PM – B111 All Youth are invited to come cheer on either the Steelers or the Packers in the Super Bowl. We will gather at 6:00 PM to have dinner – homemade soups from our youth parents – and watch the first half of the game. Parents should pick up at 8:30 PM. Youth need to bring a can of soup as admission into this party.

YOUTH SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2011 Join us as our Youth lead worship February 13, 2011 at 9:00 and 11:15 AM Theme: “Clothe Yourself with God’s Wardrobe” This is always an inspiring service and we hope you will join us.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fine Arts Fundraiser – February 13 – 6-9 PM

All Church Retreat - February 25-27, 2011

Older Youth Stephen Class – Begins Mid-March

Youth Silent Auction Fundraiser - March 20, 2011

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No idea where they are going... but they’re making great time!

First Presbyterian Parents’ Morning Out

registration will begin on

Monday, February 7.

Registration for the 2011-2012 school year will begin on Monday,

February 7th. For more information, please contact Katharine Hamer

in the PMO office at 404-201-6443, pmo@firstpresatl.org, or visit our site

at http://www.firstpresatl.org/pmo.

For any other questions, contact Katharine Hamer at pmo@firstpresatl.org

or call 404-201-6443.

Parents’ Morning out

The Youth Skating Outing was a perfect 10 !!!!

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Adult SundAy SChOOl

berean bible claSS Reception Room

On Feb. 6th, The Bereans will again host Forums at First with Dr. George W. Stroup, J.B. Green Professor of Theology at Columbia. He will continue to explore Idolatry. Join us and bring a friend.

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 6th, Joel Moore will be leading our class.

On February 13th, Lindsay Armstrong will be with us for the first of a two part series.

diScovering god’S Word Room 317On Feb. 6th and 13th we will view and discuss Parts Three and Four of Affectionately Yours, Screwtape, a DVD series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic book, The Screwtape Letters.

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 meaningful fellowship.

Faith and liFe Room 218On February 6 Faith and Life continues with our series on Genesis (please use previous description).

On February 13 we will join with the Economics & Faith program in Fifield Hall led by Mark Douglas and David Bartlett.

ForuM @ FirSt FiField Hall

On Feb. 6th, Dr. George Stroup from Columbia Seminary concludes his three week series on idolatry with a discussion of “unmasking the idolatries of church.” Please join us!

On Feb. 13th, Columbia Seminary Professors David Bartlett and Mark Douglas begin a series on Economics & Faith. All are welcome.

internationalS Room 327 On Feb. 6th, Caroline & Jack Hardin will discuss “Varanasi, India.”

On Feb. 13th, Dr. Mark Braverman, an Israeli author, will discuss “The Role of Faith Communities in Achieving Peace in Israel/Palestine.” Copies of his book will be available for sale.

Meditation grouP Room 319 On Feb. 6th and 13th, 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. 6th and 13th, Martha Moore-Keish will be speaking on Living faithfully in a world of religious pluralism.

ourS For today Room B308We welcome Doug Ellis on February 6th. Doug will present an update on “Christ and the Economy.” Class will be at 9 a.m. to accommodate the annual meeting.

SPiritual living Room B202On Jan. 30th, we contine our discussion of The Sermon on the Mount and The Lord’s Prayer: An Interpretation by Emmet Fox with Fox with Chapter 3: “As a Man Thinketh”

On Feb. 13th, we will have a special “Valentine’s” Class. Bring a picture of you and your spouse on your wedding day and share how you met!

the uPPer rooM Room 332On Feb. 6, Hardy Kim will conclude a 2-week discussion on how we teach our faith to others (especially our children). We will explore topics about teaching the faith and re-exploring old ideas about how to make disciples.

On Feb. 13, look for information in the class email or contact Ann Council or Mike Tillman for details.

young couPleS claSS Room 219 On Feb 6th and 13th we’ll continue and conclude our three-part Marriage series with Craig and Andie Goodrich.

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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 anncouncil@gmail.com

circle 12 Tuesday, February 8th at 7pm. See Evite for location or contact goodcaitie@yahoo.com

circle 13 Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:30pm. See Evite for location or contact kbhamer@comcast.net

Come Join Us! Contact Tanya Soderberg, tsoderberg@bellsouth.net,

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 171 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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Valentine’s is just around the corner. We have lovely gifts for that special someone in your life.

Prelude Reverberations – Lloyd Anthem Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – arr. Hart Morris

Offertory Cantique de Jean Racine - Fauré

Ben. Rsp. Threefold Amen - McNeil Robinson II

Postlude Fanfare - Jacques Lemmons

Music for February 6

Join us for Youth Sunday! Come worship with us open to God’s Spirit and leave enabled and empowered to live and share the powerful Gospel message of

God’s incredible love and grace.

Music for February 13

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 fpc_hillside@bellsouth.net.

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