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SUNDAY ScheDUle August 21 & 28, 2011

Christ At the Center

Sunday, auguSt 21• Prayer breakfast for Homeless

persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Service - 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

• Joe Kissack & The Fourth Fisherman - 9:00 am, Fifield Hall

• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour - 11:15 pm, Fifield Hall

Sunday, auguSt 28• Prayer breakfast for Homeless

persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Service - 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

• Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am

• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour - 11:15 pm, Fifield Hall

• Excelsis Choir - 1:00 pm

• Pot Luck Picnic - 4:00 pm, Glen Lake Pavilion, Decatur

PrEaCHinG SCHEDuLE

august 21st - rev. Lindsay

armstrong

august 28th - Dr. George Wirth

September 4th - rev. Chris

Moore-Keish

September 11th - Dr. Tom Tewell

September 18th - Dr. George Wirth

August 21 - Lindsay Armstrong to preach

August 28 - George Wirth to preach

W e a l l h a v e stories to tell.

In my family, there is the story of my great-grandparents sneaking out of their houses as teens , leaving in the middle of the night to elope.

They stayed happily married for 60 years.

There’s the story of my father-in-law coming out of retirement 3 times now, repeatedly starting, building, and then selling businesses. he’s now thinking again about retirement. We’ll believe it when we see it. There are stories of athletic feats, scary health crises, challenges with work, and friends who are always there. We all have stories; yet, what are the stories you tell about yourself? What is the story you are living into right now? What are the stories you tell yourself about your work, family, health, happiness, stability, friendships, or relationship with God? In John 5, there is a story being played out by the pool at Bethzatha. It’s a disempowering story that an unnamed man lived for thirty-eight years, and Jesus christ strode into the middle of that old story in order to write a new story in that person’s life. Perhaps christ is also inviting you into a more gospel-shaped story. During worship on Sunday, I look forward to exploring this together.

Faithfully,

lindsay P. Armstrong

s we prepare for worship

this coming Sunday, our sermon theme will be “life Goes On.” Some of us consider that phrase with a pessimistic and despondent attitude, as did edna St. Vincent Millay

who wrote “life must go on, but I forget just why”. Others of us, who hold fast to our faith in Jesus christ, consider that phrase with a positive and hopeful point of view, as did Robert Frost who said “God seems to me to be someone who wants us to win.”Taking our texts from Psalm 30 and Revelation 22, we’ll explore the choice we all can make about which road to take as christians who walk together in our journey of faith. I look forward to seeing you in the sanctuary at 10:15 and please invite and encourage your family and friends to come join us as well!

Faithfully yours,

George B. Wirth

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Care, Growth & events

Pastoral Care report(as of august 10, 2011)

recuperating:

Carter Stalvey, Gayle Kennedy

rehab:

Jean rogers

Births:

Congratulations and many blessings to: Stacey & Pearson Beardsley

following the birth of Henry Lee Beardsley, on July 24th; proud big

sisters are Emily and Lucile;

Catherine & Blake Young iii following the birth of Caroline ashurst

Young on July 26th; proud family members include grandparents Blake

and Caroline Young, and great-grandmother Betty Young; Jennifer &

Thomas Farmer following the birth of their twins, John Denon “Jack”

Farmer, and Martha Marie “Molly” Farmer, on august 2nd; proud big

brother is Thomas; grandparents inman and Tricia allen upon the birth

of Conrad Jensen Bedford on august 5th; proud parents are Josephine

and Erik Bedford.

Deaths:

We extend our deepest sympathy and lift up in prayer: Mike & Debora

Millson & family following the death of Mike’s father, Jack rybinski,

on July 8th; Jeff & Leigh Juliano & family following the death of Leigh’s

nephew, Cameron Leigh Kenan, on July 10th in Skaneateles, nY;

Melissa Spencer & family following the death of her mother, Willene

Whittemore, on July 12th; Bob & Mary Woosley & family following

the death of Bob’s father, Thomas H. Woosley, on July 21st; Karna

& Scotty Candler & family upon the death of Karna’s mother, Greta

“Patsy” Thomas, on July 22nd; the friends of our member, nita K.

Pierce, who died July 24th; andrea & Michael ryan & family following

the death of andrea’s mother, Gladys Hitchings, on July 26th; Micki &

Carl Gambrell & family following the death of Micki’s mother, Pauline

O’neal Darby, on July 29th; and Deborah Bryant upon the death of her

mother, Eunice Tyre Hogan, on august 2nd.

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 USN

Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III

MC2 Tyler Wilson

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f your family, or any you know, has children who are dealing with loss, RAINBOWS can help. RAINBOWS is a weekly support group program for children and

youth who have experienced traumatic change, usually due to divorce, abandonment or death. Parents and guardians also meet in a group to consider what is happening in their families from the child’s point of view. This program is open to the community, so spread the word. For more information, or to register, call Sue Anthony at 404-257-9388, or the Pastoral Care office at 404-228-7719.

raINBoWs sCHeDULe Thursday evenings, Sept. 29 - Nov. 17 and Jan. 5 - Feb. 23Gather for brown bag supper: 6:00 pmGroups: 6:45-7:45

2011-12 session begins September 29. Groups are forming now.

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ProGraMs & events

B e g i n n i n g S a t u r d a y , August 20, 2011, volunteers from First Presbyterian Church (FPC) will partner with volunteers from Radcliffe Presbyterian Church, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, St. Mark United Methodist Church, and the Parsonson Foundation to build a new, environmentally-friendly Habitat house here in Atlanta for a new homeowner and family. Construction of the house will occur on seven Saturdays (August 20 and 27; September 10, 17 and 24; October 1 and 8). 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 or construction experience is required. FPC has constructed thirty one (31) Habitat homes since we began in the 1980s. Please contact Bill Earnest (404/351-8030 or Wil l iamMEarnest@yahoo.com) for more information or to sign-up. As sign-ups will be a “first come” basis, make your reservation(s) early as FPC only has room for ten (10) volunteers each Saturday.

New Habitat Construction Begins August 20th

New LOGOS program. New choirs. New leaders.

Organic foods. New youth and adult programs.

Join us!

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WEDNESDAYSeptember 11, 2011

What is FOCUS?Foundations Of Christian UnderStanding is a theo-logical forum that is held annually at FPC. This year, Dr. Tom Tewell will lead us in reflection on the im-pact and opportunities of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Kathryn and Jim Claffey serve as our 2011 FOCUS Chairs. Who is Our Speaker?The Reverend Dr. Thomas K. Tewell is the Executive Director of Faith Based Ministries for the Cousins Foundation. Having served as the Senior Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in New Providence, New Jersey, the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas and the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church of New York City, Dr. Tewell now directs the Macedonian Ministries, a ministry of renewal which focuses on mentoring and coaching pastors to help their congregations grow spiritually, numerically, and in their commitment to the mission of Jesus Christ in the world. Dr. Tewell has taught seminars on preach-ing, leadership and stewardship, and has led confer-ences and retreats around the country. He has pub-lished sermons and has written articles for Theology Today, Christianity Today, and the Christian Century. He was Senior Pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City when the terrorists attacked the World Trade Centers. Preaching and Worship: 9:00 & 11:15 am Memorial Concert: 5:00 pmThe Musica Sacra Chorus, Children’s Chorus, Soloists and Orchestra will share works by Barber, Bernstein, Gorecki, and Vaughan Williams. Dinner and Keynote Address: 6:00 pm, Fifield Hall. Dinner: $12. ReservationsRequired. For more information, contact Kathryn or Jim Claffeyat 770.393.2494. Register on line: www.firstpresatl.org, events page.

FOCUS 2011Our 31st Annual Theological Forumand 6th Marion Kenan Lectureship

Featuring Dr. Thomas K. Tewell

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POT LUCK PICNIC

Sunday, August 28 4:00 pm

Come relax with your FPC family in GlenLake Park as we gather for a pot-luck picnic and

welcome our new Elementary Director, Lauren Patrus and our new Elementary and Youth Music Director, Meg Granum. We’ll provide a main dish. Bring sides,

desserts, and drinks to share.

Sunday, August 28 @ 4:00 pmGlenLake Park Pavilion, Decatur

We are pleased to announce the unani-mous and enthusiastic hire of our new Director of Elementary and Family Ministries, Ms. Lauren Patrus. Born in North Caro-lina but living in Atlanta

since childhood, Lauren graduated Berry Col-lege with a degree in Middle Grades Educa-tion as well as ESOL endorsement and Reading Certification. She began her teaching career in private schools, first teaching at the Inter-national Christian School in Vienna, Austria. Upon returning to the U.S., Lauren taught for six years in Rockdale County, GA. Lauren’s ideal is to create and maintain the environment Einstein alluded to when he wrote, “I never teach my pupils, I only create the conditions in which they can learn.” An elder at Morrow Presbyterian Church, Lauren is excited as well as uniquely gifted to lead FPC’s vibrant elementary ministry. Please join us in welcoming Lauren as she officially begins on August 15.

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M e a L s o n w h e e L s has openings! Hours vary depending on the volunteer opportunity.Please call for more information. Regular and substitute volunteers are needed. Our need is great – especially for the summer months!

Deliver, pack, coordinate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

For more information please call on Mon, Wed, or Fri between 9 am and 2 pm - Sandi Harsh, 404-228-7726.

New Orleans Mission TripF o r n e w M e M b e r s

FPC Atlanta New Member Mission Trip October 2-8, 2011

Join us as we share in the hands-on work of rebuilding homes in New Orleans, learn about the situation in the Gulf Coast, get a taste of bayou cooking, and share in relaxed fellowship with other FPC members and volunteers from around the country. You don’t need to be skilled in construction; Project Homecoming is set up for volunteers of all skill levels. And the cost of everything for this trip is only $300 per person! We really hope that you will consider getting involved in a project that promises to be as fun as it is meaningful. Contact Rose Emily Bermudez, FPC’s Mission Staff Liai-son (404.228.7733 or reb@childspringintl.org) so that we can talk about how you can be a part of this amazing new journey.

Welcome to Meg Granum, our new Di-rector of Elementary and Youth Music Ministry! Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Meg was an active singer, volunteer, Cherub Choir director, instrumental-

ist and member of First Presbyterian Church, Athens. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she recently completed her degree, a Bachelor of Music in Church Music. Meg is excited to be in Atlan-ta, pursuing her Master’s in Sacred Music at Emory University, and is delighted to be join-ing First Presbyterian Church as Director of Elementary and Youth Music Ministries. She looks forward to working with the children and youth as they begin and continue their musical and spiritual journeys. Meg is happy to answer any questions you may have about children’s and youth music ministry and can be contacted at mgranum@firstpresatl.org

Sunday, September 4th9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in FPC Sanctuary

Led by FPC Church HistorianBill Lyons

Sermons In Stained Glass, Pt. 2

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FPC welComes a new DireCtor oF elementary anD Family ministries! At the unanimous and enthusiastic recommen-dation of the Director of Elementary and Family Ministries Search Committee, FPC is pleased to announce that Lauren Patrus will be our new Director of Elementary and Family Ministries, beginning August 15.

We are setting up many opportunities to begin getting to know her, so stay tuned to the weekly elementary newsletters. The details will be there.

Calling all Volunteers!! Both the elementary and nursery/preschool ministries need volunteers for the 2011-2012 program year. If you are interested in teach-ing Sunday school, volunteering with LOGOS on Wednesday nights, participating as part of the committees, or rotating on the halls please contact Katharine Hamer at khamer@firstpres-atl.org for Nursery/ Preschool or Morgan Moore at mmoore@firstpresatl.org or Joel Moore at jmoore@firstpresatl.org for Elementary.

FPC summer Fellowship We look forward to seeing you at the FPC pot-luck picnic on August 28th at GlenLake Park! Check out page 4 for more details.

Big Breaking news!

youth teaCher anD aDVisor orientation/lunCh anD Planning SuNDAy, AuGuST 21 – 11:30-1:30 PM All 2011-2012 youth Teachers and Advisors are invited and encouraged to attend an orientation and planning session for the upcoming church year. We will have curriculum, roles, calendars, etc. Please RSVP by emailing me by August 16. I’m looking forward to a great and wonderful year in our youth Sunday School and Fellowship Program and I can’t wait to work with you all in ministry and mission.

youth/Parent KiCK-oFF lunCh AuGuST 28, 2011 AT 11:30 AM – B111 Join us for a light lunch and an Information Overhaul! We will announce all the events for the year including retreats, mission trips, special events and much more...join us to see pictures from the 2011 mission trips and meet all the new 6th grade families! Everyone is invited. Please make a reservation by emailing me! Cost for lunch $8.00.

2011-2012 Confirmation Class BEGINS SEPTEMBER 11 All 9th Graders are invited and encouraged to participate in our Confirma-tion Class this year. Please watch your snail mail for an important packet of information. That will be coming in the next two weeks.

KiCK-oFF BeaCh retreat anD welCome retreat For 6th graDers! LABOR DAy WEEkEND – SEPTEMBER 2-5, 2011 All youth in grades 6-12th are invited to attend our kick-Off Beach Retreat to Panama City Beach! Information will be forthcoming via email and snail mail. Watch for brochures! We want everyone to start off the new year with this fun Retreat! (Cost $195.00 plus meals on the road $15.00).

Mark your calendar now!

youth DisCiPleshiP grouPs! We’re starting an awesome new program at church called D-groups! The kick-off Party for these D-groups will be a gigantic Lockin at church on Saturday night September 10th! Everyone will be asked to bring $10 for pizza dinner and breakfast! It will be an awesome way to kick off the year and get to know your D-group! Everyone please mark it on your calendar and plan to attend! We also need everyone who is planning to come to RSVP so that we can plan for food and other details! All leaders will be required to attend. RSVP to Grace Meade at grmeade@lovett.org or Claire Per-Lee at claire.perlee@gmail.com.

uPComing eVents For youth!youth Leadership Team Lunch and Planning Meeting – August 14

youth Teacher/Leader Lunch and Orientation – August 21

youth-Parent kick-Off Lunch – August 28

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August 21 – Dada Dyis-Kel Mukadi, Bukas Yakabuul’s daughter and new class member from Congo, will relate her personal story of “Escaping War in Rwanda.”

August 28 – Rev. Lindsay Armstrong, Assoc. Pastor, will speak on South Africa.

The InternationalsClass

Sundays, Room 3279:00 – 10:00 am

www.firstpresatl.org/adultsundays

August 21 “The Fourth Fisherman”

Joe Kissack

August 28 “A Look at FPC’s History”

Bill Lyons

September 4 “Stories in Stained Glass”

Bill Lyons

S u m m e r A d u ltS u N d Ay S C H o o l

Former ColumBiA tri-StAr televiSioN

SyNdiCAte exeCutive

J o e K i s s a kPresents

The Fourth Fisherman Sunday, August 21

9:00 - 10:00 am, Fifield Hall

Don’t miss this exciting Presentation and Book Signing

“No one has ever heard, told, or possibly imagined a story like it.” The New Yorker

“It’s a miracle...people said. But

no one knew just how incredible the

story would get.” GQ Magazine

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SERIOUS SINNERS ONLY. Old, white male seeks 10-12 black, white, technicolor male or female sin-ners to study The Word. 34 weeks, Wednesdays 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, start-ing Wednesday September 7, 2011. Call 404-285-8468 and ask for Jack or call 404-228-7713 and ask for Lindsay.

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Summer draws to an end, school begins and The Mustard Seed reopens. Stop in and visit.

Prelude Rhosymedre - Ralph Vaughan WilliamsAnthem O How Amiable - Vaughan Williams Offertory O Divine Redeemer - Gounod Ben Resp Amen - Naumann (#584)Postlude Bryn Calfaria - Ralph Vaughan Williams

Music for August 21

Music for August 28

Prelude Prelude, BWV 541 - J.S. BachAnthem Soon Ah Will Be Done - By William Dawson Offertory Duet Holly McCarren and Ana Baida Ben Resp Amen - Haugen Postlude Fugue, BWV 541 - J.S. Bach

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Handbell Choir 5:30 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. St. Cecilia Consort 6:30 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Chancel Choir (Adults, begin Aug. 24) 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, Beginning September 7

Archangel Choir (Grades 1 - 5) 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Sundays, Beginning September 11

Cherub Choir (age 4 by Sept. 1) 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Excelsis Choir (first rehersal Aug. 28) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Music Office (404) 228-7732; adrake@firstpresatl.org