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FIRST PRESSThe Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville
Volume 29, Issue 24 December 10, 2017
Bring the holidays to four kids!The Children’s and Youth ministries have partnered with Connections of Cumberland County to sponsor four children this Christmas. Check the 2nd floor bulletin board next to Room 209 for a list of requested items, including clothing and shoes.
If you would like to donate money for gifts, please contact Jonathan West or Britany Spivey.
Gifts are due Sunday, December 17th.
advent memorials
Remember your loved ones. Give a gift, any gift, as a memorial or honorarium this
Advent season. These gifts will help the church replace and augment Advent and Christmas decorations.
Submission forms are available around the church.
JOIN US FOR HAITI HEALTH KIT DAY
Saturday, January 69 AM • Fellowship Hall
Package health kits for our team during their mission to Haiti on January 25-Feburary 2.
The signs of Christmas are everywhere. The important thing we must do for our children is to make sure these signs point to Jesus. Join us after the Wednesday Together meal for the sounds of children and the sounds of Christmas.
Children’s Christmas ProgramWednesday, December 13
6:30 PM • Sanctuary
CHILD CAREChild care is available Sundays for infants, toddlers, twos, and threes during Sunday Services, Wednesday evening ministries, and other occasions as needed. Child care at First Presbyterian is always nurturing. Children explore the truths of God’s Word.
CongREgAtIonAL CAREBe reminded that Prayer Request Cards are available in the pews. If you, a family member, or a friend has a special need to be remembered in prayer, fill out this request card and drop it in the offering plate. Many things are wrought through prayer, and your church wants to help.
EmERgEnCy PAstoRAL ConCERns
If you’re hospitalized, seriously ill or having surgery... please notify the church office at 483-0121. Your pastors want to minister to you whenever you are ill, and they can do that only if you inform us.
PRAyER tEAmsFour prayer teams are committed to praying for the concerns of members and friends of First Pres-byterian Church – three e-mail prayer chains and one phone chain. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Joy Keys at 483-0121 or e-mail [email protected].
CoLumbARIumFirst Church is blessed to have a Columbarium, an area reserved for the inurnment of a deceased’s cremated remains. Set in the dignified and beautiful surroundings of a garden near the Historical Room, the columbarium is also a place for quiet meditation and prayer. Adjacent to the Columbarium is the church’s “Memorial Wall.” For information about purchasing a niche in the Columbarium or about the “Memorial Wall,” contact the Operations Director (483-0121 or [email protected]).
FLoWERsThe Sanctuary arrangement on Sunday, Decmeber 3, 2017, was given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Inez Eller by Ann Eller.
NEWS FIRST@and other special events
first things first
AdultsQuesters - Dr. Garrett ....................Room 203
The class considers the sermon of the day.G.I.F.T. Class ..........................Activity Room
Studying the Bible in detail.“Wired Word” - Bill McFadyen.......Room 405
Scripture and expert commentary unravel the headlines of the week.
Fellowship Class .........................The ChapelCovenant Class .............................Room 416Friendship Class ............................Room 413Calvin Class ........................Rankin BuildingYouthMiddle & High School ................Room 228 Applying Christian values to real life. Begins in Room 228, separates by age.
ChildrenPreschool Studies ..........................Room 118Elementary Studies (K-5) .............Room 208NurseryFor infants .....................................Room 128
Fall Sunday School(9:45-10:45 a.m.)
Information & DirectoryWorship Services
Services are held at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel and at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
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.
FellowshipEller Hall will be the gathering place for fel-lowship after each service.
DECEMBER MEETINGS MEN’S BASKETBALL7 PM • Fellowship Building
Working up a sweat every Tuesday evening
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The calendar below is an effort to keep you informed of the events happening at First Pres-byterian Church. For a complete listing of ac-tivities, refer to our website at www.firstprez.com.SunDay, DECEMBER 10 8:30a Worship - Chapel 9:45a Sunday School 10:45a Session meeting - Parlor 11:00a Worship - Sanctuary 12:30p CRAVE Christmas party 1:30p Canticle Ringers - Handbell Room 2:30p Orchestra rehearsal - Choir Room 5:00p Christmas Program dress rehearsal 5:00p Adult Fellowship & sock exchangeMONDAY, DECEMBER 11 9:30a First School - Chapel 12:00p Finance Committee - Room 225 1:30p Revelation Ringers - Handbell Room 6:00p Pre-Cadet basketball - Fellowship Hall 9:00p College Bible Study - off campusTUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 9:30a First School - Chapel 10:00a Martha Circle - Activity Room 4:30p Food Service Committee - Eller Hall 6:00p Hannah Circle - Strickland home 6:00p Joint Meeting of Officers - Activity Room 6:30p Session Meeting - Activity Room 6:30p Deacons Meeting - Room 225 7:00p Men’s Basketball - Fellowship HallWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 11:30a First School Christmas Program - Chapel 2:00p SALT Reading Group - Room 413 4:45p Millennial Ringers - Handbell Room 5:30p Wednesday Together meal - Fellowship Hall 6:30p Children’s Christmas Program - SanctuaryTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 11:30a First School Christmas Program - Chapel 9:30a Tapestry - Activity Room 12:30p First Chapter Book Club - MacIlwinenFRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:00p First Prez vs. Snyder Blue (Pre-Cadet practice game) - Snyder Baptist gymSATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 4:30p MOPS & MOMSNEXT - Activity Room
Nursery Positions AvailableFirst Presbyterian Church is hiring nurs-ery caregivers. Must be available Sunday mornings from 7:45 a.m.-noon, Wednesday evenings 5-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and special events. Qualifications: At least 18 years old, previous childcare experience; CPR certification, own transportation, knowledge of health and safety matters; awareness of childcare environment procedures. Call 483-0121 for information.
DECEMBER 11 12:00p Finance Committee - Room 225
DECEMBER 12 4:30p Food Service Committee - Eller Hall 6:00p Joint Meeting/Officers - Activity Room 6:30p Deacons Meeting - Room 225 6:30p Session Meeting - Activity Room
DECEMBER 18 12:00p Personnel Committee - Room 413
All pledge payments and gifts that you wish to count as contributions for 2017 should be dated and received in the church office no later than 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017.Contributions should be mailed to the church early enough so that they arrive by that date. If you wish to give stock, it is important to initiate the transfer as soon as possible. For information, call the church office at 483-0121.
End of YEar GivinG
The fund aids the Fayetteville Urban Ministry and the “House of Moses” Crisis Nursery in Lusaka, Zambia.
The Two Cents Offering on Sunday, November 26, 2017, was $484.62. The
total to date is $7,770.87. The next offering is Sunday, December 31, 2017.
The Two Cents Offering
Teague’s Home for Women wel-comes homeless women look-ing for a faith-based, safe place to call home while learning to improve their lives. The home needs paper products, cleaning supplies, bed linens, kitchen and bath towels, clothing, and personal hygiene items. Bring donations to the volunteer desk.
PW: Teague’s Home for Women
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Children’s Corner
YOUTH NEWS
•CHILDREN’S CHURCH is for kinder-garten and first graders during the 11 a.m. service. The teacher will stand in front of the Sanctuary to escort the children to Room 116 at the start of the second hymn.
•THE CHILDREN WILL SINg on Sun-day, December 10th, during worship.
•CHRISTMAS PROgRAM REHEARS-AL will be Sunday, December 10, from 5-6:30 p.m. Children will have a pizza party following the rehearsal.
•BREAkFAST WITH THE WISE MEN is for pre-schoolers 2-4 years old on Dec. 17 in the preschool classroom during the Sunday School hour. Please contact Bri-tany Spivey ([email protected]) if you are interested in bringing a snack. Parents are welcome to attend.
•NURSERY STAFF RECOgNITION – Each year we ask the parents who have children in the nursery to make a donation for a gift to the nursery staff. This year we would like to give each nursery worker a gift card. All donations are greatly appreci-ated. If each family donates $10, it would provide $1 per worker. Please give what you see as fitting. We also ask that you provide a personal card for your child’s classroom teachers. Put the staff member’s name on the card. Drop off your donation and card in the box labeled “Nursery Gift” by the front desk in Eller Hall. Please turn in by Sun-day, December 17th.
SIGN UP FOR THE “THE lAST jEdI” at www.firstprez.com. The youth will be heading off campus for this adventure on December 17. Sign up for other events – including the ski trip in January – under “Youth Ministry.” Click here.CHRISTMAS PARTY – This Sunday, De-cember 10, immediately following the 11 a.m. service, the youth are having a Christmas party at the Barkman house. Lunch will be provided. Please bring drinks or a dessert. Also, feel free to bring a gift for the gift exchange (worth no more than $10). The party is expected to last until 2:30 p.m.
December 13thItalian Night/Baked
LasagnaThe church provides the baked lasagna main dish. Bring an Italian side dish, bread, salad, dessert or another contribution. Be sure to sign up online at www.firstprez.com to bring a dish for the “flex meals.” You may also pay $7 per person to enjoy the meal. Signup continues until 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 10.
Wednesday Together Meals
DO YOU WANT TO PLAY?
Calling all boys and girls ages 8-10. If you are interested in playing basketball this December and January, call the church office at 483-0121. Practices are Mondays at 6 p.m.
CHRISTMAS PROgRAM: Come and en-joy First School’s Christmas program “The Inn Crowd” on December 13-14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel.
First School News
HOT CHOCOLATE MIX SALE!
The youth will be selling hot chocolate mix to finance their ski
trip next year. The jars are $10.The sale has begun! Be sure to purchase your jars in between
Sunday services.
Tapestry 2.0: “The Gospel of Mark – The
Jesus We’re Aching For”Instructor: Kelly SherrillThis 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. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. beginning January 10th.
Christmas Eve Worship
Services8:30 AM Chapel Service
A simple holiday service for everyone11 AM Sanctuary Service
Lessons & Carols for the holiday season, backed by the church orchestra
7 PM Candlelight Communion Service
A family friendly evening service in the Sanctuary
December 24th at First Prez
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MINISTRY Dr. Michael garrett, Senior Pastor [email protected] The Rev. Jonathan West, Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adult Ministry – [email protected] Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant, Minister of Pastoral Care – [email protected] PROgRAM STAFF Dr. Marcia Heirman Mervin, Director of Music Ministry/Organist – [email protected] Britany Spivey, Director of Children’s Ministry – [email protected] Wanda Ussery, Nursery Supervisor [email protected] ADMINISTRATION Joan Daughtry, Operations Director [email protected] Joy keys, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Connie Burry, Program Secretary [email protected] Jim Blaine, Publications Coordinator [email protected] Julie MacRae, First School Director [email protected] MISSIONARIESLeon & Jacky Dorleans: HaitiCharles & Diane Wonnenberg:
Native Americans (South Dakota)george & gail McBane: PakistanBill & Nancy Warlick: At-LargeTed & Sue Wright: Southern AfricaDon & Marta Wehmeyer: Merida, MexicoAlan & Ellen Smith: Russia
First Presbyterian staFF
Sunday’s sermon is broadcast at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday on WFNC Radio, 640 AM on your radio dial.
CONTACT US:Phone: 910-483-0121
Web: www.firstprez.comFirstSchool: 910-483-0146
Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/1stprez
Weather Concerns Play Role in Pulling Out of Christmas Parade
Here are the first games in the Church League Pre-Cadet sched-ule: 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!
December 15 6 p.m. First Prez vs. Snyder Blue*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 Blue
We’re playing basketball...
*Practice game. Does not count in standings.
keepsake ChristmasFamilies and young people, above, attended the Keepsake Christmas event on Sunday, December 3rd, which included the telling of the Christmas story. Left, the Hall family works to create a their own nativity scene.
Date:• Sunday, December 10Time:• 5-6:30 p.m. The children will be rehearsing their Christmas program at the church and having a pizza party while the adults are downtown. • Where: Meet in Eller Hall and then head downtown for appetizers, beverages, and the sock exchange.Participants• in the exchange need to bring a pair of socks. Try to keep them under $10. Crazy or Christmas-themed socks are welcome! Did you remember to sign up online?
Parent and Young Adult Fellowship EventCRAZY/CHRISTMAS SOCk EXCHANgE
Freezing temperatures, rain, and possibly snow are forecast for Friday and for Saturday morning, December 9th, the day of the Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade. Because of the weather, First Presbyterian Church will not move forward and decorate or enter a float in the parade. We thank everyone who worked hard in preparing for the parade and we hope for better weather next year.
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Generations of Generosity
Stewardship 2018
Have you made your pledge to the church mission for the upcoming year? Pledge cards are available around the church, or email your pledge to [email protected]. Brochures containing a narrative budget for the church can be found around the church. Two special video presentations spotlighting generations of church members and their memories of their experiences here at First Presbyterian can be found on our website under “Giving.” Click here for the videos.
Number of pledges: 172Total to date: $1,189,686As of Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Breakfast with the Wise MenSunday, December 17, 20179:45 AM • Preschool Room
For preschoolers 2-4 years old. Please contact Britany Spivey ([email protected]) if you are interested in bringing a snack for the children. Parents are welcome to stay as part of the experience.