A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC

Calendar for the Week

Ministry NewsChildren’s Ministry, Tina JonesCANADA MISSION TRIP JULY 2020

Our Family Missions team is seeking members to lead VBS for children in the villages of Yellowknife, Canada, and do construction work on a local church through SEND International with FPC members and missionaries Steven and Natalie Hall. The trip is tentatively scheduled for July 2020. If you are interested or would like more details, please contact Karen King (884.9824 or kking@firstpresgreenville.org).

FAMILY MISSIONS PARKING FUNDRAISER JULY 4Are you coming to see the July 4th fireworks celebration downtown? Then put your parking money toward a great cause! Our Family Missions team will be accepting donations of any size to park in the main church parking lot. Secure an excellent parking spot while supporting missions!

Congregational Care Ministry, Tammy BurkhalterEXPLORE BECOMING A STEPHEN MINISTER

“Stephen Ministry showed me the face of Christ. God brought me exactly what I needed through the care of my Stephen Minister and that demonstrated to me how God cares for each and every one of us.”

—Frank This quote comes from a real person who was going through a life crisis and needed someone to walk alongside him. If you would like to explore becoming a Stephen minister and find out why care receivers feel this way, contact Tammy Burkhalter, Congregational Care Director (tburkhalter@firstpresgreenville.org), or Lynn Lewis (clemson078@charter.net). Our next training class will be October 8, 2019–March 2020.

Membership Ministry, Claire RipleyNEW MEMBER WEEKEND JULY 12-14

Are you interested in making First Presbyterian your church home? We invite you to attend our next New Member Weekend Friday-Sunday, July 12-14. Come discover more about the vision, discipleship, and outreach of FPC! Childcare is available upon request. To register or for more information, email Autumn Clark, aclark@firstpresgreenville.org.

Missions, Brian Stewart2019 PERSPECTIVES COURSE BEGINS AUGUST 19

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is a 15-week course for the Greenville area. From Genesis to the prophets, Jesus Christ to the early church, and Constantine to today, you will see how God has been moving and discover the current greatest needs in world evangelization. It’s not just a class about missions, but a course on how every believer can be intimately woven into God’s story of using His people to be a blessing to all the peoples of the earth. Join us Monday evenings, August 19–November 25, 6:30-9:00pm at Summit Church in Mauldin. Scholarships available! For details, visit Perspectives.org or contact Cema Powell (pcema@bellsouth.net).

NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS SUMMER PROGRAMThe halls are humming with the sounds of children taking part in Neighborhood Focus’s 16th annual Summer Enrichment Program. From daily Bible study and worship, to STEAM learning activities and reading tutoring, to amazing educational field trips, Neighborhood Focus will host approximately 150 students this summer, guiding them in their spiritual, academic, and life skills growth. Please continue to pray for and consider financially supporting the needs of this excellent program for less fortunate kids in the White Horse Road corridor. For details, contact Keith Groce at 704.7848 or kgroce@neighborhoodfocus.org.

MISSIONS CONFERENCE WEEKENDSave the date! The First Pres Missions Conference weekend, August 24-25, will include special workshops on Saturday morning, the 24th.

Singles MinistryCSI SINGLES DINNER JULY 19

The next Christian Singles Interacting dinner will be at Harbor Inn Seafood (321 Haywood Road) on Friday, July 19, at 6:00pm. All singles are welcome! Contact Dave Preuninger at davidpreuninger@charter.net to reserve your place at the table.

Volume 16, No. 27 � July 7–13, 2019

STAFF NEWSWelcome to Baxton Abney, our newest Sexton. Originally from Florida, he lived in California for 10 years before returning to Greenville a year ago. Baxton and his wife, Mia, have three children, Christian (9), Hannah (6), and Caleb (10 months). Prompted by a desire to raise the children in a more Christian region, they moved to Greenville and joined Brushy Creek Baptist Church. After working in secular corporations, Baxton prayed for a job in church, found First Pres, and is now enjoying being around people of like mind. Please give Baxton a warm welcome to First Pres!

CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY!It’s picture time! We’re updating our church photo directory and we want you in it! Mark Massingill with Ernest Rawlins Photography will be taking our photos this summer, June through September. Photos will be taken by appointment only by calling Diane at Ernest Rawlins, 864.271.0002. Make your appointment for one of the following Sundays at the church, 8:30am–1:00pm:

Sunday, July 21 (Room 214) Sunday, August 25 (Room 405) Sunday, September 22 (Room 405)

Or Monday through Friday at Ernest Rawlins studio (726 Wade Hampton Boulevard, 29609). Call Diane to make your appointment today!

FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR YOU!First Pres is pleased to present the congregation with a new digital library from RightNow Media. This free resource has over 20,000 discipleship videos for kids, youth, and adults. To sign up, choose one:• Text RIGHTNOW FPG to 41411• Scan this QR code • Go to RightNowMedia.org/

Account/Invite/firstpresgreenville• Open your invitation email from

insider@rightnow.org and click the linkWe hope you will use this expansive library of biblical content to help you grow in your faith and deepen your walk with God.

SANCTUARY FLOWERSIf you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor or memory of loved ones on July 7 or August 4, contact Joyce Galloway at 235.0496.

Announcements

July 9 Women’s Lemonade & LearningJuly 12-14 New Member WeekendJuly 14 FPC + BSUMC Blood DriveAugust 24-25 Missions Conference WeekendNovember 6-8 C.S. Lewis Symposium

Montreat, NC2020February 21-22 Biblical Theology Workshop

for Women

Looking Ahead

Thank You to everyone who has committed to the Capital Campaign toward our campus development. We currently have 517 commitments and 621 total givers for a total of $16,331,457. We are still accepting commitments; please return your commitment card or enter your commitment online at FirstPresGreenville.org (Transforming icon).

It’s also time to begin giving your committed amount. Thank you for your faithfulness!

Capital Campaign

Member NewsCONGRATULATIONSThe pastors and congregation extend blessings toRev. and Mrs. Stan Johnson (Stephanie) on the birth

of a granddaughter, Madelyn Mae Daniel, on June 24. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Zach Daniel (Kara) of Villa Rica, GA.

SUNDAY, JULY 7Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346) 8:30am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:30am • Children’s Sunday School • Youth Sunday Life Groups (Youth 354/352) • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:45am • Adult Sunday Life Groups 10:45am • Ignite Worship (Fellowship Hall) 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 3:00pm • Youth Band Rehearsal (Youth 352)MONDAY, JULY 8Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 12:00pm • Route 56 Pool Party (Off campus) 6:00pm • Diaconate Meeting (Formal Dining Room)TUESDAY, JULY 9Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346) 10:00am • Women’s Lemonade & Learning (Parlor) 7:00pm • Prayer & Praise Service (Parlor) • Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut)WEDNESDAY, JULY 10Pastor of the Day: Brian Stewart (423.2660) 8:00am • Junior & Senior High Trip: Carowinds 11:45am • Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)THURSDAY, JULY 11Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 7:00am • Men’s Bible, Fellowship, & Breakfast:

Book of Luke (Formal Dining Room) 8:00am • Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212) 9:30am • Women’s Study: Devotional Classics

(Formal Dining Room) 12:00pm • Christian Men’s Fellowship: Faith Story,

Furman Football Coach Clay Hendrix (Formal Dining Room)

7:00pm • The Table college gathering (Off campus) FRIDAY, JULY 12Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346) 10:00am • Bulletin Stuffing (Room 217) 6:00pm • New Member Weekend begins

(Fellowship Hall) SATURDAY, JULY 13Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346)

Summer@1st Ministry, Beth PlylerSUMMER@1ST BASKETBALL CAMP OPENINGS

Join us for Basketball Camp, Monday–Friday, July 8-12, 9:00am–2:00pm in the Gym for grades 3-6! Campers will learn basic basketball skills and rules in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere through team-building, drills, and tournaments. Contact summer@firstpresgreenville.org now to register!

Women’s Ministry, Claire RipleyWOMEN’S SUMMER LEMONADE & LEARNING

All women are invited to join us for Lemonade & Learning, our summer monthly Bible study, on second Tuesday mornings, July 9 and August 13, at 10:00am in the Parlor. Rev. Claire Ripley is teaching on The Gift of Grace from 2 Peter. Questions? Contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org, 672. 0309).

WOMEN’S THEOLOGY WORKSHOP IN FEBRUARYFPC’s Women’s Ministry is pleased to host a Biblical Theology Workshop led by author and international speaker Nancy Guthrie, February 21-22, 2020. Over three sessions, Nancy will trace major themes that run from Genesis to Revelation. This promises

to be an excellent workshop! Early bird registration is $20, and we expect this conference to fill quickly! For more information or to register, visit nancyguthrie.com.

Contact Us

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Greenville, SC 29601

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Sundays at 10:30am

Connections Greeter Team8:30 Service (8:10am): Mary Ann

Brown, Jace Koehn (Portico); Jack & Judy DePriester (Loggia); Phyllis Crist (Memorial Hall); Mary Gladys Gilstrap (Sanctuary).

Sunday School (9:25am): Jane Anne Bruch (Portico); Bayne Brown (Loggia); Billie Schiera (Choir Room); Sylvia Evette (Academy).

Ignite (10:25am): Curtis Taylor, Bozzie Boggs, McIntyre Ward (Fellowship Hall Courtyard); David & Susan Wilkins (Fellowship Hall Stairwell); Tiffany Boggs, Michelle Ward (Fellowship Hall Connect Table).

11:00 Service (10:40am): Lindy Miller, Deborah Powell (Portico); Bettie Landreth, Jill Warner (Loggia); Ben Pangle (Memorial Hall); Jamie Daniel (Sanctuary); NEED VOLUNTEER (Choir Room).

Join the Connections Greeter Team!

Contact Chad Brown at chad.brown@baldor.abb.com.

Assignments for July 7thSUNDAY, JULY 7, 2019

8:30am and 11:00am Worship 10:45am IGNITE Modern Worship

Series: “God’s Relentless Love” “RUNNING FROM GOD”

Jonah 1:1-10 Rev. Dr. Shelton Sanford

9:30am – Continental Breakfast 9:30am – Children’s Sunday School 9:30am – Youth Sunday Life Groups 9:45am – Adult Sunday Life Groups

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PRAYER REQUEST LINESCongregational Care Director Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Prayer Requests: 672.1838

Jane Brennecke, Sydney Clark, Joy Clawson, Mary Cobb, Dot Dillard, Pat

Dukes, Christine Ferguson, Malcolm Floyd, Mike Gaillard, Becky Garcia, Lee Garcia, Ethan Garduno, Grace Garduno, Nancy Gilliam, Sylvia Gillespie, Pam Goldman, Christopher Gratton, Allen Gresham Jr., Motte Grey, Stacey Griffin, T.G. Hanner, Joann Happe, Bettina Hensinger, Freddie Holland, Sherry Hooper, Jay Huff, Amy Hunter, Engrum Johnson, Mary Kuster,

Lila Lake, Bill Marks, Doug MacCallum, Jane MacCallum, Janet MacCallum,

Sally MacArthur, Olive McCord, Pierce McGowan, Barbara McKenzie, Mozelle

Moore, Lee Moseley, Andrew Mulkey, Jim Nabors, Alex Olyarchuk, Evelyn Parrish,

Betty Parsons, Jane Petrilli, Katilyn S. Poore, Anna Raditz, Joann Reed, Roy “Butch” Reeves, Harris Robinson, Darst Yvonne

Rose, Earle Russell, Lea Salter, Mary Seiley, Jeff Shelton, Lewis Sims, Betty Stone, Carrie Stringer, Debbie Thomas, Dianne Timblin, Eddie Trotter, Dot Whitesides, Elizabeth

“Liz” Williams, Linda Williams, Margaret Williams, Charlie Vaughn, Don Youat, Judy

Youat, Jan Zimmerman

Nursery: (9:15) Shauna Waddell, Caroline Barrington, Doane August, Sarah Ellen & Rob Corney, Elaine Harvey, Jennifer Boland; (10:30) Allison Russell, Ellie Hungerford, Elizabeth Williams, David Holt, Casey Hurst

2K: (9:15) Andrea Phillips, Molly Jones; (10:30) Sarah Poteat, Liz Thomas

3K: (9:15) Brianna & David Wallace; (10:30) Jimmy Swiger, NEED VOLUNTEER

4K: (9:15) Joy Wagner, Betty Farr; (10:30) Kaci & Paul Halphen

5K (9:15) Emily & Ross Simril; (10:30) Courtney & Nick Prosise

1st & 2nd Grade Large Group: NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS

3rd–5th Grade Large Group: Susan Taylor, Karen King

3rd–4th Grade: NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS

5th Grade Girls & Boys: NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS

Join the Children’s Ministry Team! Contact Tina Jones at

tjones@firstpresgreenville.org, 672.7031, or 864.551.1101 (cell);

or Evelyn Penkert 264.787.8182 (cell).

July 7–13, 2019

WHAT’S INSIDEBlood Drive July 14

Family Missions Parking Fundraiser July 4

Women’s Lemonade & Learning July 9

New Member Weekend July 12-14

Singles Dinner July 19

Staff News

Church Photo Directory

For more information about the ministry of FPC, visit FirstPresGreenville.org

JULY 10, 2019

Bible Study (12:30pm)Rev. Brian Stewart

Wednesday Lunch (11:45am)Baked Pork Chops, Champagne Chicken

Mixed Vegetables, Fried OkraYellow Rice, Spiced ApplesSalad Bar, Bread, Desserts

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR! The Upstate’s daily blood supply needs continue throughout the summer, yet donations wane. Because of this need and our

desire to show love to our community and neighbors, First Pres will partner with Buncombe Street United Methodist Church

for a Blood Drive July 14.Sydney Clark (daughter of FPC

staff member Autumn Clark) and BSUMC member Natalie

Robelot Gibson (sister of FPC member Thom Robelot) are receiving blood products

during cancer treatment. Both will benefit greatly when we specify that our donations

are given in their honor.

The time is right to be good neighbors!