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The ChimesN e w s l e t t e r o f F i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f A t l a n t a
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SUNDAY ScheDUle
Sunday, OctOber 3WOrld cOmmuniOn 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
• Cherub Choir - 9:30 am
• Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary
• Sunday School - 10:05 am
• Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall
• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm Reception Room
Sunday, OctOber 10SteWardShip 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
• Cherub Choir - 9:30 am
• Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary
• Sunday School - 10:05 am
• The Power of Half - 10:05 am, Fifield Hall
• Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall
• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm Reception Room
OctOber 3 & 10, 2010 christ at the center
I An the winter of 1935, a group of
pastors met to study and reflect on the spiritual needs and possibilities of the church during the Great Depression, a n d t h e r e s u l t
of their gathering helped to launch
World communion on November 1, 1936. In the lord’s Supper, those Presbyterianchurch leaders envisioned “a great opportunity to unite the membership in dedication to the lord Jesus christ”, and in 1937, the GeneralAssembly changed the date of World Communion to the first Sunday in October where it remains today. So on this coming October 3, the faithful of all races and nations and tongues and classes will unite in sharing communion around the globe, offering ourselves in obedient service to the Kingdom of God which Jesus christ proclaimed “has come near - repent and believe in the good news!” (Mark 1:15). here at the corner of 16th and Peachtree, we will meet in the sanctuary for World communion at 9:00 and 11:15 am, focusing our attention on the theme “The Sermon on the Mount: What The World Needs Now”, with the text taken from Matthew 5:21-37. I look forward to seeing all of you in worship, and to the grand and glorious celebration we will share with millions of believers “coming from east and west and north and south tosit at the table in the Kingdom of God” (Matthew 8:11). Faithfully yours,
George B. Wirth
s we launch our Annual Giving campaign here at First Presbyterian church on
October 10, I am so grateful for the leadership of our campaign chairs Stuart Bondurant, eddie Newsom and Tad little and their committee who have dedicated their time, energy and vision to raising the resources needed for the ministry and mission of this great congregation in the coming year! Our theme, “In God We Trust” isfamiliar to all of us, not only because that phrase appears on our U.S. currency but also because those words are deeply embedded in the Biblefrom Genesis to Revelation and in our Judeo-christian tradition. The title for the sermon is “American Idols vs. In God We Trust” and the text is found in Matthew 6:1-4, 19-21 and verse 24. Far too manypeople in this country are still enamored with gold that glitters and the goddess of success, even though the reality of this recession hasrocked the financial foundations we once thought were secure. In the midst of these uncertain times, we need to listen again to what Jesus said about the real values of life in God’s Kingdom: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). So please come join us for worship at 9:00 and 11:15 on Sunday morning as we begin another Stewardship Season, and let us carefully and prayerfully consider what God is calling us to give and the way he wants us to live as faithful disciples who follow the lord Jesus christ. I look forward to seeing you in church, and hope that you will invite your family and friends to come along as well!
Faithfully yours,
George B. Wirth
October 3 & 10 - George Wirth to preach
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Care, Growth & events
Pastoral Care Report(As of September 22, 2010)
Hospitalized: Anna Belle Allison, Lee Edwards
Births: Congratulations and many blessings to Katie and Wilson Covington following the birth of their son, Wilson Rhodes Coving-ton, on September 22nd; very proud grandparents are Dal and Pam Covington.
Recuperating: Cooper Wolfe, Carla Jackson
Deaths: We extend our heartfelt sympathy and lift up in prayer, Bruce and Libby Wanamaker & family following the death of Bruce’s father, Harold H. “Hal” Wanamaker, M.D., on August 29th in Suffern, NY.
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
LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew Senior Airman Kevin Lee
1st. Lt. Alexandria Victoria Miller Major John Warren Robey Captain Gabriel Rulewicz
Ensign David Sibley Lt. Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III
1st Sgt. Antonio G. Whitfield MC2 Tyler Wilson
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f your family, or anyone 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 Brown Bag Dinner: 6:00 Groups: 6:45-7:451st semester: Thursday evenings, September 30 - November 18 2nd semester: Thursday evenings, January 6 - February 24
C O M E - O N - A L O N G O C T O B E R 2 1 S T !
Mark your calendar! Make your reservation and send in your check so we can save your seat on the bus. It’s going to be a day of fun and fellowship with Trisha and Jack Senterfitt in Cherry Log. The leaves will be turning and the BBQ will be tasty! You can just sit and relax or walk the labyrinth. And don’t forget the apples, cider, fried pies and other delicious goodies you can purchase at Merciers! You don’t want to miss this very special trip, so call Pat now! (404.228.7719).
COME-ON-ALONG TO CHERRY LOG
FOR BBQ (with the Senterfitts and a visit to Merciers Orchards)
DATE: Thursday, October 21, 2010 TIME: Leave 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 9:15 a.m.
COST: $15.00 per person
M e r c i e r s O r c H A r D s
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O c t o b e r 3 & 1 0
ProGrams & events
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W E D N E S D A Y @ F I R S T
October 6 & 13
WEDNESDAY
T h E F I N E A R T S C o m m I T T E E presents
“ANSLEY PARK TOuR OF HOMES”
October 2 & 3 2010
Join the FPC Fine Arts Committee for the Ansley Park Tour of Homes featuring six historic Neel Reid designed homes and two condominiums. Tour on your own on Saturday or Sunday and then join the group for a birthday reception honoring Reed’s 125 birthday hosted by FPC members in the historic Reid House Condominiums directly across the street from the church from 5 - 7 pm on Sunday night. Nationally-recognized Architect Stan
Dixon will join our group for discussion and celebration.
Cost $25 per person (including the tour and the birthday reception)
Tickets available between Worship services or by emailing
Kate Breytspraak at [email protected] register online at www.firstpresatl.org/events
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M I S S I O N
CELEBRATION
F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N
C H U R C H O F A T L A N T A
N O V E M B E R 7
Make plans for your whole family to attend this exciting Mission experience.
S U N D A Y N O V . 7 S A V E T H E D A T E
the 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: dinner, choir, study, and recreation.
yOuth 5:30 - 7:30 pm b111 All youth are invited to join us for Fellowship, Food 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
6:00 - 6:55 pm Reception Room The Book of Creation Dessert, Fellowship, Study and Worship
6:55 - 7:25 pm Oct. 6: Resonate Worship Service Oct. 13: Taize Worship Service Led by Rev. Lindsay Armstrong, Rev. Kevin D. Knab and Rev. Hardy Kim
6:30 - 7:20 pm Room 223 Music Appreciation for Adults Led by Mr. Jonathan Pilkington
the Lay academy 6:30 - 9:00 pm Room 156 Science, Religion & the Diversity of Life. Dr. Christopher Beck, Emory university & Dr. Mark Douglas, Columbia Seminary. No Lay Academy on October 13.
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ProGrams & events
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on December 12th, our precious chil-dren will lead us through the story of our Savior’s birth. Don’t miss this op-
portunity for your little one to take part in one of First Presbyterian church’s most beloved traditions. You will be able to sign-up through the church’s website starting Octo-ber 10th, or stop by the table out-side Fifield Hall after the am wor-ship service or after Sunday School on the following Sundays: October 10th, 17th and 24th.
For more info contact Ann council at 770-452-8428, [email protected] or Gail Price at 404-724-9570,
V O L u N T E E R
Christmas Pageant
the C h i l d r e n’s
The Christmas Pageant
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA
DECEMBER 9, 2007
Sign-upS Start OctOber 10th!
VOlunteerS are needed.
Please join us for our annual weekend retreat at The Monastery of the Holy Spirit, in Conyers GA. The dates are Nov. 5 – 7. Cost: is $120 total - 2 Nights Room & Board. Make your reservation by sending $30.00 deposit to Pat Kimbrell in the Care Office. $90.00 balance due upon arrival. (Make checks out to FPC). For more information call Pat in the Care Office 404-228-7719.
MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT RETREATN O V E M B E R 5 – N O V E M B E R 7 , 2 0 1 0
LED BY REV. Chris Moore-Keish
Annual Giving campaign BrunchSunday, October 24, 10:00 am, Fifield Hall
Forum@First Sponsored by FPC’s Stembler Ministry
SundayOctober 10th
10:05 – 11:00 a.m.Fifield Hall
How One Family Set Out to Make a Small Difference in the World and Ended Up Transforming Themselves.
Featuring local celebritiesKevin Salwen andHannah Salwen.
THEPOWEROFHALF
Book sales benefit Youth Missions
offICe of eLDerlook for the Recommendation Forms located throughout the church to submit names for
the Office of Elder for the Class of 2014. Recommendations
must be submitted by October 31, 2010.
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The Chimes
O c t o b e r 3 & 1 0
ProGrams & events
Wednesday@First
The Book of CreationAn Introduction to the Celtic Tradition and
a study & worship series on the Seven “Days” of Creation Led by Lindsay Armstrong, Hardy Kim & Kevin Knab
Wednesdays, September 8 ~ October 20Reception Room
6:00 - 6:55 pm Conversation and Instruction6:55- 7:25 pm Worship
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Jim Watkins has served the Presbyterian Church as a pastor, presbytery executive, Asso-ciate Director of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, and faculty at Columbia Seminary. He also served as staff director for a U.S. Repre-sentative and as the county chair of his politi-cal party. Prior to Seminary he was an infantry officer in the Army. A graduate of GA Tech, he is a member of the Tech Athletic Hall of Fame.
FAI†H & POLITICSW I T H R E V . J I M W A T K I N S
Sunday, September 26TH & October 3RD
10:05 - 11:00 AM, Fifield Hall
Support FPC Junior & Senior High Youth 2011 Mission Trips.Place your order today for your 22” Fresh Balsam Fir Wreaths
Orders taken from October 3 through October 20, 2010
$32.00 per wreath, boxed with a gift card, and red bow, shipped UPS directly from Maine to each destination you specify . . .
Special price of $25.00 per wreath for orders of 3 or more. Self pick-up at FPC and does not include a gift card.
All Proceeds Benefit Youth Missions
Youth Wreath SalesThe Holidays will be here before you know it...
Share the SeaSon with Someone!
The Lay Academy presents
ReheaRsing the text
with Dr. Anna Carter Florence
As we move farther into the 21st century, change is happening all around us. We live in a time of rapid innovation, and within the church, fresh ways of engaging the scriptures are emerging. Please join us for five weeks of exploring sacred texts in new ways. Focus will be on a different scripture each evening, and the conversation promises to be dynamic.
Dr. Anna Carter Florence Peter Marshall Associate
Professor of Preaching Columbia Theological Seminary
Lay Academy meets on five consecutive
Wednesdays from 6:30 – 9:00 pm inRoom 156, and tuition is $50 per person.
(Scholarships available.)
October 20, 27 andNovember 3, 10 and 17
For questions or registration, please call Lindsay Armstrong at 404.228.7713 or
Margaret Murphy at 404.351.3938.
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1st and 2nd Grade Cookie deCoratinG Sunday, OCTOber 10 Stop by the Temple after Sunday School to help deco-rate cookies for our friends in the Community Ministries Office (Women’s Shelter and Mentoring Programs)
World Food day 3rd-5th Grade Gardening trip to the atlanta Community Food BankSaTurday, OcTOber 16 8:30 am - 1:00 pmMeet at the FPc parking lot.
Fall Food drive The food drive for all elementary and Preschool children and families begins on Sunday, Octo-ber 24 and will run through Sunday, November 21. all donations will be sorted and taken to the FPc Food Pantry. The elementary class that donates the most food will have a party during Sunday School!
save the dateFaMily Service daySuNday, NOveMber 14Th11:15 am - 1 pmJoin us as we participate in activities that ben-efit our community and mission partnerships!
youth
yoUth FelloWshiP OCTOber 3, 2010 SerVICe SCaVenGer HunT and WILLyS
all youth will have a fun scavenger hunt to collect much needed cans for the Food Pantry. Join us form 5:00-7:30 PM. bring $7.00 for dinner at Willys.
ConFirMation Class ChUrCh visits and lUnCh OCTOber 3, 2010
The 9th Grade Confirmation Class will depart FPC during Sunday School to visit other wor-ship services around Atlanta. This is done
as part of our class to compare and contrast other denominations with the Presbyterian Church.
We will have lunch after our visits and discuss the experiences.
eaGle sCoUt ProJeCt – need HeLP! SuPPLIeS FOr THe MILITary STaTIOned OVer SeaS. FPC youth member and eagle Scout Candidate, eric Summins, is asking that the congregation contribute toiletry supplies for our servicemen overseas. There will be baskets around the church For the collections. He is hoping to collect all the supplies in September and October to mail them In time for the holidays. Toiletries/personal hygiene items: (Travel or “sample” sized containers.) Those collected from hotels are fine, but all must be brand-new, unopened and unused. Shampoo, Lotion, Foot powder , Hand Sanitizer, Body wash, Tooth paste, Disposable razors (double or triple blade), Shaving Cream (travel size aerosol cans or tubes), Travel soap, Dental Floss, Toothbrushes.
FPC yoUth and hillside yoUth LunCH, MOVIe and dISCuSSIOn – OCTOber 10 – 1:00-4:00 PM
FPC Youth and Hillside Youth will have pizza lunch and watch the movie “Hairspray” in B111. This is in preparation for working together as partner church youth groups to put together this musical. We need all FPC Youth to participate. Bring $5.00 for lunch!
2011 yoUth Mission triPs! Applications are Due! Please turn in Applications and Deposits ASAP. Applications are available in the Youth Department.
May 29-June 4 – College Mission Trip to Haiti June 5-11 – Sr. High Mission Trip to Jamaica June 12-18 – Jr. High Mission Trip to Jamaica July 10-16 – Passport Mission Trip to St. Louis July 23-30 – Youth Family Mission Trip to Roatan
nursery/PresChool & elementary
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The Youth gave
a helping
hand Focus Weekend
!
the Fall Food drive
begins sunday,
Oct. 24th
The Chimes
O c t o b e r 3 & 1 0
adult sunday sChool
berean bible claSS Reception Room
On Oct. 3, davis hankins complements his lesson on “ The Wisdom of Job “ by examining the book of Job, and how it poses a crisis for wisdom literature. On Oct. 10, we will host “The Power of half” in Fifield Hall. The authors of this popular book share their experience in giving away half of the profits from their home and how it inspired them as a family to live a richer life.
cOmmunity bible Study Room B415On September 19 and 26, all are welcome to come up to the 4th floor and join in a lively study of the Gospel according to John.
cOvenant claSS Room 230On Oct. 3, Jeff irby will introduce us to the teaching of dr. amy levine from vanderbilt university divinity School, who will be speaking at our church in November.On Oct. 10, we’ll join others in Fifield Hall to hear “The Power of half.”
diScOvering gOd’S WOrd Room 317 This fall, our class is studying John claypool’s book, Stories Jesus Still Tells: The Parables. Oct. 3: We will discuss chapter 2, “The vineyard Owner and his Workers” (Matthew 20:1-16). Oct. 10: We will discuss chapter 3, “The Talents” (Matthew 25:14-30). Please join us!
emmauS claSS Room 227 The emmaus class is off to a great start with our theme of abiding in christ in our everyday lives. Two weeks of teaching by Paul Fulks, dir. of the Samaritan counseling center, has focused on the 15th chapter of John, which explores the description of Jesus as the true vine and his followers as the branches. On Oct. 3, Martha Moore-Keish, professor at columbia Seminary and wife of chris Moore-Keish, will be teaching on what it means to abide through prayer and will be drawing from her recently published book “christian Prayer for Today.” On Oct. 10, Florida ellis, one of our true lay leaders at FPc, will continue on the topic of prayer with a focus on listening and discerning through prayer. all are welcome. Join us!
Faith and liFe Room 218October 3: dr. Paul Fulks, executive director of our Samaritan counseling center will lead our class addressing common issues we face on our journey of faith.October 10: The Power of Half: Our class will meet in Fifield Hall to hear the inspiring story of the Salween Family.
FOrum @ FirSt FiField Hall
On Oct. 3, he’s been in the Ga Tech athletic Hall of Fame, an infantry officer in the army, county chair of his political party, staff director for a u.S. representative, faculty at columbia Seminary, a pastor, a Presbytery executive and director of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. Join us as we welcome Jim Watkins as he speaks on “Going behind closed doors: effectively communicating with public officials.”On Oct. 10, we welcome local celebrities Kevin and hannah Salwen as we hear how one family set out to make a small difference in the world and ended up changing themselves. Featured on news and talk shows throughout the u.S., join us as we hear about “The Power of Half”. Signed copies of their book will be available and benefit FPC youth missions.
internatiOnalS Room 327 On Oct. 3, Rev. George Harjes will speak on “World communion: a Pathway to Peace.” On Oct. 10, betty T. Smith, uMc christian counselor, will discuss “around the World in Seventy years with Nothing Wasted.”
meditatiOn grOup Room 319 beginners and pros are both welcome as we meet for guided meditation designed to awaken us to a greater sense of the presence of God, help us relieve stress and negative emotions, remove blocked energy from our bodies and let the healing light of God surround us. Please join us!
Open dOOr Room 156 On Oct. 3, bill Tiller, Thornwell’s vice president of advancement, will give a presentation on the christian community of Thornwell and the hope and wholeness it offers to children and families. everyone is invited!On Oct. 10, we’ll join others in Fifield hall to hear “The Power of half.”
OurS FOr tOday Room B308On Oct. 3, we will be joined by rev. George Wirth who will lead a discussion focused on World communion Sunday. We meet in b-308. come Join us!On Oct. 10, we will join others in Fifield hall to hear “The Power of half.”
Spiritual living Room B202This fall we will read and experience barbara brown Taylor’s book, An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. On Oct. 3, we’ll have an ntroduction to An Altar in the World and barbara brown Taylor. We’ll also review chapter 1: “Waking up to God.” On Oct. 10, we’ll review chapters 2 and 3 of An Altar in the World: “Paying attention and Wearing Skin.” Please join us as we practice our faith.
the upper rOOm Room 332On October 3 and 10, Joel Moore will be lead-ing us through a helpful but slightly irreverent series entitled being Presbyterian in the bible belt. after all, the views expressed in ques-tions like “are you saved?” “are you going to heaven?” and “do you have a personal relationship with Jesus christ?” are not the only ways to understand being a christian. Join us! visitors are welcome.
yOung cOupleS claSS Room 219On Oct. 3 we’ll begin a two-part series on the resurrection which concludes on Oct. 17. On Oct. 10, we’ll join others in Fifield Hall to hear “The Power of half.”
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visit www.firstpresatl.org any time of the day or night and get all the latest informa-tion on events, classes, worship, youth, missions, and much much more. Make res-ervations for events and even pay online. and don’t forget to register in the Members Only section. you’ll be able to see the church directory and manage all your group affilia-tions and giving. Send your email address to Pam Parrish at [email protected] check it out!
Che ck out our brand spanking new website
www.firstpresatl.org
www.firstpresatl.org
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For information about private music instruction and group music, dance, and art classes,
please visit us on the web or call:
Will Breytspraak, Directorwww.PSPAonline.org
(404) [email protected]
“WithOut muSic, life iS a jOurney thrOugh a deSert”
Prelude TBDOffertory O Love, How Deep – Everett TitcombBen. Rsp. Threefold AmenPostlude TBD
The Chimes
Music for October 3
The Mustard Seed
The ChimesBi-weekly Newsletter of
FIRST PReSBYTeRIAN chURch of ATlANTA
1328 Peachtree Street, NeAtlanta, GA 30309-3209
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Stop by,
and make
your
selection.
Prelude TBDAnthem Non Nobis Domine
– Roger Quilter (Excelsis Choir)
Offertory The King of Love My Shepherd Is – McCarthy
Ben. Rsp. Amen – McNeil Robinson IIPostlude TBD
Music for October 10
Soon there’ll be a nip in the air, glorious fall leaf colors, clear blue skies — a perfect time to curl up with a good book.
