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J. Barry Dagenhart, Pastor Philip S. Bunch, Associate Pastor

Robert J. Robinson, Pastor Emeritus

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

803.327.2009 803.327.4123 fax www.firstarp.org

SEPTEMBER 2014

First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

Rock Hill, South Carolina

9 a.m. Acous)c Service • 11 a.m. Tradi)onal Worship Service

10 a.m. Sunday School (all ages)

FIRST CHURCH LIFE

Foundations for the Family Kickoff W_^n_s^[y, S_pt_m\_r 3

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Come one, come all to our Fall kick off for Foundations for the Family!

In addition to a delicious dinner, our Children's Choirs will begin their first

rehearsal under the direction of the talented Lucille Harper! Lucille is joining

our staff as the Director of Children’s Choirs (part time) and is the recently

retired music teacher from Ebinport Elementary School. All children K-5th

Grade will meet in the Choir Room at 6:00 pm. Preschoolers will have music

with Amanda Ghent during this time as well. Following their rehearsal,

everyone will remain in Robinson Hall for the Spectacular Summer Summary

as our youth and adults will share their summer service experiences at

Appalachia, Camp Joy, Quest, Camp Bonclarken, and Mission Possible.

Beginning on Wednesday, September 10, all adults are invited to participate in

Henry Blackaby's Experiencing God study led by Barry and Philip. Through

Biblical and contemporary illustrations, participants will apply seven realities

of experiencing God. Our church will begin to better function as the Body of

Christ as we learn how to experience God. We will also be using the series

workbook in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Orders will be taken the first

two weeks of Foundations--the reduced cost of the book is $10 per person.

Our Christian Sympathy is extended to

Martin Grant At the death of his father,

Rev. Tony Grant July 28, 2014

Earle Turner at the death of her sister, Carol Benton

July 31, 2014

and her sister-in-law, Betty Sanders August 3, 2014

Kelley Tuttle at the death of her father,

William Nash Wasson August 9, 2014

Tom Gunderson at the death of his father,

Howard Gunderson August 10, 2014

Ann Miller and Katie Lesslie At the death of their father and grandfather,

Clarence J. Crochet August 11, 2014

The Family of

Joanne Camp Dillingham August 26, 2014

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints Psalm 116:15

Senior High Fall Retreat September 19-21

Register with a $10 deposit with Luke by Friday, September 5th.

Our guests will

be here

September 14-21

Consider serving this wonderful ministry by welcoming

our guest, preparing meals, setting up/breaking down

classrooms and staying overnight. Sign up on the white

board in the connector.

We’ve been blessed to be a blessing!

From the Session: The Session has always been grateful for the reverential attitude of all attendees at both of the Sunday worship services scheduled at our church. In keeping with this attitude of reverence, it is the expectation of the Session that there will be no food or drink in the sanctuary for the purpose of refreshment during worship. The Session appreciates your consideration and cooperation.

Thank you to Ashley Barron, Janie Cauthen and Wayne Wingate who served 320 sandwiches last week for the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen. While the soup kitchen is being renovated, volunteers are needed to make and serve bag lunches from the Emmett Scott Center. Please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer with this wonderful ministry!

Kirkin’ � the Ta�ans

Sunday, October 26

The Worship Committee invites you to participate

in the annual Kirkin’ of the Tartans. This special

service, which celebrates our Scottish heritage, includes bagpipes

and a processional of Tartan Banners. This year, an anonymous

benefactor is making possible free tartan flags for families who

would like to participate in the processional! To have your family

t a r t a n i n c l u d e d , c o n t a c t K e l l y W i l l i a m s o n

(administrativeassistant@firstarp.org) at the church office by

Wednesday, September 10, and let her know your family’s tartan.

It's time for First ARP Preschool's Annual Giving Tree!

If you would like to help us gather the supplies we need for a successful school year, please look for our tree in the T-hall outside the sanctuary. You can pick a leaf or two, buy the requested supply, and then return it to the basket under the tree or the preschool director's office. We are very grateful for all the support and love that our church showers on us every year! Thank you for helping us!

Mark your calendar for a special Joint Worship service with

Mt. Prospect Baptist Church on Sunday, September 28 Sunday, September 28 Sunday, September 28 Sunday, September 28 at

6:00 pm here in our sanctuary. Following the service, there will

be a time of light refreshments as we fellowship with our

brothers and sisters in Christ. Childcare will be provided.

Congratulations to Margaret and Hap Morgan on the birth of their son

Cranford Kilgo Morgan

August 26, 2014

Cran was welcomed by his big sister Layla, grandmother, Karen Harris and great grandmother, Betty Musselman

Congratlations to…..

Matt Eaves and Ann Thorne who were married on July 12, 2014 (Susan & Buist’s 45th anniversary!)

at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Kristy Brault and Jonathan McCay who were married on Sunday, August 3, 2014

at the Springs Dairy Barn, Ft. Mill, SC

Lauren Ledford and David Barnes who were married on Saturday, August 9, 2014

At First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Rock Hill, SC

Brittany Smith and Alex Tellez who were married on Saturday, August 16, 2014

at Breakfield at Riverwalk, Rock Hill, SC

Mary Ellen Stover and Matt Hobbs who were married on Sunday, August 24, 2014

in Lancaster, SC

Two are better than one…... Ecclesiastes 4:9

Say Cheese!! Pictorial Directory Photos will be taken this fall, October 21-25. This year , picture Christmas Card options will be available. Detailed information will be in the bulletin in the next few weeks.

On September 7, the Growing in Faith Class will begin the study, "Christianity Explored." This study will give us time to think about the big questions of life and explore the life of the person at the heart

of the Christian faith-Jesus Christ. The handbook includes discussion questions, outline notes on the talks, background information, and plenty of space to write your own thoughts.

All interested individuals are welcome to join us for this video based 7 week study held in the Faith Room as we explore 'One life. What's it all about?' together.

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Fall Church Wide Retreat Fall Church Wide Retreat Fall Church Wide Retreat Fall Church Wide Retreat

Bonclarken Bonclarken Bonclarken Bonclarken (East Flat Rock, NC)(East Flat Rock, NC)(East Flat Rock, NC)(East Flat Rock, NC)

October 17October 17October 17October 17————19191919

Bryan Bult, speakerBryan Bult, speakerBryan Bult, speakerBryan Bult, speaker Registration will begin September 3rdRegistration will begin September 3rdRegistration will begin September 3rdRegistration will begin September 3rd

Men's Fellowship Breakfast Men's Fellowship Breakfast Men's Fellowship Breakfast Men's Fellowship Breakfast Friday morning, September 12 @ 6:00 amFriday morning, September 12 @ 6:00 amFriday morning, September 12 @ 6:00 amFriday morning, September 12 @ 6:00 am

All men are welcome! All men are welcome! All men are welcome! All men are welcome!

A hot breakfast will be provided at a cost of only $2/person.A hot breakfast will be provided at a cost of only $2/person.A hot breakfast will be provided at a cost of only $2/person.A hot breakfast will be provided at a cost of only $2/person. We will We will We will We will

continue in our study of the Westminster Confession of Faith, as we continue in our study of the Westminster Confession of Faith, as we continue in our study of the Westminster Confession of Faith, as we continue in our study of the Westminster Confession of Faith, as we

begin to look at Chapter Two:begin to look at Chapter Two:begin to look at Chapter Two:begin to look at Chapter Two: Of God, and of the Holy TrinityOf God, and of the Holy TrinityOf God, and of the Holy TrinityOf God, and of the Holy Trinity. . . .

BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays

If your birthday is incorrect or missing, please contact the church office.

2 Mary Catherine Blank Kathryn Johnson Carreon 3 Luke Grigsby Alan Harbin 4 Mary Cate Clayton Atkinson Dillingham Paul Dillingham 7 Avery Sanders 8 Ethan Barkley Rachel Crews Michael Fischesser Kelley Tuttle 9 Bethany Geddings Jimmy Simpson, Jr. 10 Margaret Harris Morgan Pearl Rhoad Melissa Russell Elliott Smith 11 Stephen Gardner Susan Gardner Amanda Ghent Jim Phillips Benjamin Harris

12 Wally Green Jennifer H. Ahl Brice Landstreet John Phillips 13 Allison Boone 14 Ben Turner Collin Dozier 15 David Stover 16 Ben Barkley 18 Stan Mauldin 19 Sarah Dagenhart Susan Gunderson 20 Connor Kulbok 21 George Barron, Jr. Mariah Russell 22 Jamey Leathers Adah Lesslie 23 Jeannie Marion Letty R. Peterson Kelsey Stutts

26 Kim Grant Fran Hancock Beth Logan Roach Ginger Lawrence Bob Slough 27 Mark B. Cable, Jr. Karen Harris 28 Shane Graham Jody Rankin 29 Pansy Sumner Tom Roper Chet Wingate 30 Amy Crews Tiffany Dagenhart Hannah McKinney

Happy Birthday!!

You're invited to join us for a special thanksgiving service as we celebrate our first birthday on Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m.

Women’s Ministries Fall Studies & Activities

Circles Three Circles meet monthly for Fellowship, Service, and Bible

Study and welcome newcomers and visitors every month

2014-2015 Study: A Woman’s High Calling : 10 Ways to Live Out God’s

Plan for your Life by Elizabeth George Study Book cost: $13.25

Circle #1 — First Thursdays, 7:00 pm in member’s homes Leaders: Amanda Ghent (517-1045) & Connie Kiser (327-2009) Circle #2 — First Thursdays,10:00 am -Leonard Williams room

Leader: Susan Barron (329-1988) Circle #3—First Mondays, 7:00 pm in Robinson Hall

Leader: Ginger Smith (325-1268)

Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00-11:30 am September 9 - November 11

Children of the Day by Beth Moore (Study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians)

Thursday Lunch Study Noon-1:30 pm

September 11—November 20 No Other Gods by Kelly Minter Childcare provided upon request

Stretching with Lisa Tuesday mornings—8:30-9:00 am in the gym

Join us for this special opportunity to stretch our bodies and encourage our hearts together!

Next Worship Service

Thursday, September 25

6:30 p.m.

F irst ARP has been tremendously blessed this past year through the All American Athletes program (our sports

outreach to children with special needs). It has given us the opportunity to minister with and alongside families who have children with developmental delays as well as their siblings. Several special needs children attended VBS this summer and it is evident the Holy Spirit is working in their lives.

This Fall, we have implemented an inclusion based buddy system so that each child who has a developmental delay is partnered with a buddy and placed in already existing classrooms. Kate Brueck from Joni and Friends will return on Sunday, September 21 at 5:30 pm to offer further training to all teachers and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to attend this session.

All American AthletesAll American AthletesAll American AthletesAll American Athletes Kickball !!Kickball !!Kickball !!Kickball !!

It's hard to believe that our Fall Season of All American Athletes

will be here before we know it. Our Kickball Season will begin Sunday, September 28th Sunday, September 28th Sunday, September 28th Sunday, September 28th and run for 6 consecutive weeks. The

playing time will be from 4:00-5:00pm at Tirzah ARP. If you're interested in learning more about this Sports League or are interested in serving in some capacity, please contact Jamey

Dagenhart (justjoy@firstarp.org) or 803.517.4893.

Please submit information for the next newsletter to Connie Kiser, by September 24 at 12:00 noon.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1 LABOR DAY Office Closed

2 10:00 a.m. Preschool Open House

3 Preschool5:45 p.m. for the Family Dinner and Kick-off 6:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m

7 9:00 a.m. Acoustic Worship Congregational Meeting 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. John Gettys Prayer Team 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Congregational Meeting

8 Preschool 7:00 p.m. Circle #3

9 Preschool 8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Stretching with Lisa 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Deacon’s

Meeting

10 Preschool5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m.

Deadline to order Tartans

14 9:00 a.m. Acoustic Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 5:30 p.m. Discipleship group

15 Preschool 9:30 a.m. Jeanie Alexander Prayer Team 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting

16 Preschool 8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Stretching with Lisa 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

17 Preschool5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m.

FAMILY PROMISE

21 9:00 a.m. Acoustic Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 12.00 p.m. Robert Lesslie Prayer Team 5:30 p.m. Joni and Friends SENIOR HIGH RETREAT

22 Preschool 6:00 p.m. Women’s Ministries Board 7:00 p.m. Tom Simpson Prayer Time

23 Preschool 8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Stretching with Lisa 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Kay McKinney Prayer Time

FIRST DAY OF FALL

24 Preschool5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m.

28 JUST JOY SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Acoustic Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. All American Athletes @ Tirzah 5:30 p.m. Sarah Harper Prayer Team 6:00 p.m. Joint Worship Service with Mt. Prospect Baptist Church

29 Preschool

30 Preschool 8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Stretching with Lisa 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

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Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Preschool 5:45 p.m. Foundations for the Family Dinner and

6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir 7:15 p.m. Adult Choir

4 Preschool 8:00 a.m. Barry Dagenhart Prayer Team 10:00 a.m. Circle #2 7:00 p.m. Circle #1

5 Preschool

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Preschool 5:45 p.m. Foundations for the Family 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir 7:15 p.m. Adult Choir

Deadline to order Tartans

11 Preschool 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study

12 Preschool 6:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

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Preschool 5:45 p.m. Foundations for the Family 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir 7:15 p.m. Adult Choir

FAMILY PROMISE

18 Preschool 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen

19 Preschool SENIOR HIGH RETREAT

20 SENIOR HIGH RETREAT

Preschool 5:45 p.m. Foundations for the Family 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir 7:15 p.m. Adult Choir

25 Preschool 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Just Joy

26 Preschool

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