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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 SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 1SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
• Prayer breakfast - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
• Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am
• Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour 11:45 am
• Q2, Twenties & Thirties’ group, 12:15 pm, Room 322
Sunday, May 8SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
• Prayer breakfast - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
• Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am
• Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour 11:45 am
• Q2, Twenties & Thirties’ group, 12:15 pm, Room 322
May 1 & 8, 2016Christ at the Center
MAY 8, “Ascension” Psalm 93 and Acts 1:1-11
I have been in the Care Ministry at FPC for about a year and a half. It is a unique privilege. The Assistant in Care is Pam Parrish. Her faithfulness in what she does is evident every day. We were joined last fall by Rev. Katie Sundermeier as a part time Parish Visitor. She has done wonders with our Stephen Ministry Program, and is getting to know many of you through visits. She has a deep passion for care. It is exciting to let you know that Katie has been appointed by the Board of the Samaritan Counseling Center to be the new Executive Director, effective May 17th. She will coordinate support groups, manage referrals, direct forums, and maintain the visibility of the Center. Katie will serve 20 hours a week with Samaritan Center and continue her work as Parish Visitor for 15 hours a week. You and I need care. We need it in the empty houses where we bear grief amidst loss. We need it on the wheeled beds where we channel anxiety before surgery. We need it among the powerful reigns of pain, confusion, recovery and guilt.
And you and I can give care. Like Sandi Harsh, who directs Meals on Wheels. Like Sandy Crowder, who coordinates Flower deliveries. Maybe you can deliver a meal sometime – or know someone who could use some flowers. You really don’t even need to be named Sandy(i) to care! Others plan trips for retirees, shuttle folks to the grocery store, knit shawls, and usher for Memorial Services. Think about ways you care and how you might like to care. We can try to help it happen.
Thank you,
Kevin Knab
Tony Sundermeier
MAY 1, “Called to Proclaim”Psalm 67 and Acts 16:9-15
Rebekah LeMon
The Chimes
M a y 1 & 82
PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE
Ensign Karim Abu-Akel Captain Alexandria Miller-Anderson
Major Charles AyersPVT Forrest “Woody” Bass
Lt. JG Benjamin S. BondurantMaj. Jamison Bowman,
Chaplain ABE3 Gregory Bridges
Sgt. Isaiah Bridges Glenn Thomas Johnson, AM3
Robert Louis Johnson, HA Staff Sgt. Kevin Lee
Lt. Wilson Mansfield McManus Captain John Warren Robey
Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Brig. General Russell
SanbornLt. David B. Sibley
Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III
Pastoral Care Report(As of April 18, 2016)
BIRTHS: Congratulations to Wendell and Sandi Harsh on the birth of a new grandson, Harrison Wendell Reininger, born on April 7th to Meredith and Patrick Reininger.
Fenn Wake Ines-Kerr, son of Andrew Kerr and Bernice Ines-Kerr, was born April 4th in Washington, D.C. Proud grandparents are Bob and Holly Kerr.
CONTINUING CARE: Kathy Bess,
HOSPITAL: Jerry Lynn-Wesley Woods, Jim Bynum-Piedmont Hospital
DEATHS: Our prayers are with the family and friends of Thomas Lloyd Brown (Tom) who died on Friday, April 8th.
The family and friends of Richard Kauffman are in our prayers on the death of Richard’s sister, Laura Yoder, who died on April 10th.
We offer our condolences to the friends and family of Al Martin on the death of his wife and long-time member, Caroline Stacy Martin, who died on Friday, April 15th.
RECUPERATING: Alan Harris, Cary Lide, Carolyn Smith, Deborah Ann McCoy, Lynn Thompson, Mary Ginden, NeeNee Fortson, Randy Bryan, Rebecca Owens, Steve Fifield,
On RampAre you thinking about becoming
a member of First Pres? On Ramp is a three - week class about
the meaning of and steps required for church membership taught by
Tony Sundermeier.
We will meet on Sunday, June 5, from 12:00- 2:30.
To register, please call Stephanie Lane at 404-228-7757or email her
EXPRESS
ONE DAY!
C O M E - O N - A L O N G M AY 1 9 T H !
COME-ON-ALONG TOUR OF ANTEBELLUM
HOMES OF MADISON, GA DATE: Thursday, May 19, 2016
TIME: Meet Bus behind 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 9:30 AMCOST: $11 for Docent Bus Tour, discounted $5 for Heritage Hall Tour,
and self-pay lunch at Big Kev’s Barbecue
Join us for a tour of beautiful, historic Madison, GA, spared by Gen. Sherman on his March to the Sea, at its peak springtime azalea beauty,
filled with some of the most beautiful homes still standing from the early 19th century. After lunch at Big Kev’s Barbecue, we’ll tour the splendid 1811 Greek Revival Heritage Hall in the center of town.
Call Bruce Gregory for reservations at 404-228-2263, or e-mail him at [email protected]. Reserve yours now. Only 14 seats.
M A D I S O N , G A
H E R I T A G E H A L L
The Chimes
M a y 1 & 83
WHIZ KIDS TUTORING MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Are you interested in making a positive difference in the life of a child? The Whiz Kids Tutoring Ministry needs additional volunteers to tutor elementary school stu-dents in math or reading. Tutoring takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 2:15 to 3:45 at Snapfinger Elementary School which is located at 1365 Snapfin-ger Road in Decatur. If you are interested, or if you know anyone who is interested in tutoring a student in math or reading, please contact Granvette Matthews, the Whiz Kids Coordinator, at 404.228.7747 or at [email protected]. Vol-unteering just one hour per week can help make a significant difference in the academic life of a child who needs to develop basic math or reading skills.
M I S S I O N T R I P S Live and share your faith
This mission trip offers two possible itineraries!
If you are interested in learning more, please contact:
Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett, Director of Global Mission
404-228-7723
JamaicaJuly 14-18, 2016
JamaicaJuly 14-23, 2016
or
JOIN US THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016 • 12:00 P.M.
PRAYERS & PATRIOTIC
MUSIC
DR. TONY SUNDERMEIER PREACHING IN THE CHAPEL
The Chimes
M a y 1 & 84
First Presbyterian Preschool Camp Friendship regis-tration is now online. Beginning this summer, in addi-tion to our newly formatted camps for 2 – 7 year olds, we will also offer camps by Club SciKidz (ages 4 – 15), MODA (ages 5-7) and The Alliance Theater (rising 2nd and 3rd graders). Information is available on our web-site at: http://firstprespreschoolatl.org/summer-camp. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N P R E S C H O O L
C A M P F R I E N D S H I P
The Community Ministries Clothing Closet
is in desperate need of gently used or new
durable work shoes, especially, sizes 10 - 14.
No sandals please. If you have any questions,
please call Marie Wandera at (404) 228-7746
or Connie at (404) 228-7741
C O M M U N I T Y M I N I S T R I E S O P P O RT U N I T I E S
PLAY BALL!Spring has sprung, the Braves are back in town and it’s time to start thinking about another summer softball season at FPC. We will try and field two men’s teams this year in the North Atlanta Church League (www.naclsports.info) and a co-ed team if enough interest develops (Yes, you could play on a men’s and co-ed team at the same time!).
All games will be played at the renovat-ed Northside Drive Baptist Church field. Our season will run from early June until playoffs are completed just before Labor Day. Practices will start in May.
This competitive Christian league is a great chance for us to enjoy fellowship, exercise and fun! Please contact Jason Cherry at (404) 291-2868 or [email protected] or Henry Grady at (404) 813 – 5415 or [email protected] to
get involved with this ministry. We hope you will consider join-
ing us this summer!
The Chimes
M a y 1 & 85
L U N C H T I M E C O N C E R T S
M U S I C A S AC R A A T L A N T A
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 12:00 pmOrgan Spectacular
Jens Korndoerfer - Organ
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 12:00 pmGut Feeling
Evan Few - Violin
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 12:00 pmAmerican Folk Songs
Alan Higgs - Bass
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 12:00 pmThe Trumpet Shall Sound
Clayton Chastain & Jonathan Swygert - Trumpets
Free admission to all concerts
Please contact Katharine Hamer for more information
or to be added to our mailing list:404-228-7732 or [email protected]
WEDNESDAYS IN MAY 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
artsparkIgnit ing Faith through Creative ExpressionJu
ne 1
6-19
, 201
6 ArtSpark returns this summer with classes (photography, poetry, flower-arranging, cookie decorating, yoga, etc.), and concerts (highlights from Les Miserables, and a choir and ensemble concert, both prepared by participants).
Registration begins May 1. For more information, visit www.firstpresatl.org/artspark or contact Katharine Hamer at [email protected] or 404-228-7732.
The Meals on Wheels ministry is looking for additional substitute
volunteers to help deliver meals to the elderly and shut-ins. This
program helps ensure that the elderly who can’t get out or can’t
handle preparing their own meals get a nutritious meal delivered
by a friendly face. First Presbyterian has operated this program
for over 30 years and we are currently looking to add to our list of
substitute volunteer slots.
The service would be on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday morn-
ing beginning between 10:00 and 10:30. The volunteers pick up
prepacked meals at our Meals on Wheels office near the church
kitchen and receive a list of recipients and the prepacked meals.
The routes are to elderly high-rise facilities in the Midtown and
Buckhead areas and take no more than two hours to navigate.
You will only be delivering 10 or less meals to one location.
The routes are set up so drivers only have to make one stop
and there is no need to return to the church once the meals are
delivered. For more info, contact Sandi Harsh at 404-228-7726 or
The Chimes
M a y 1 & 86
TWENTIES & THIRTIESNURSERY/PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY
Whether it’s a small group, a Bible study, a social event, or a service opportunity, there are ample ways to connect with our community.
Q2, DISCUSSION & FELLOWSHIP GROUP Q2 meets on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.in Room 322 for Bible studies and thoughtful discussions. It’s a great way to meet new people and check-in with old friends. We’d love to see you there!
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUNCH After our 10:45 a.m. worship service, we often head to brunch nearby. Meet us in Fifield around 12:15 p.m., and let’s break bread together.
SPRING RETREAT AT MONTREAT! May 13th-15th in Montreat, NC It’s almost here1 Join us for a weekend of worship, community, and rejuvenation. Cost is only $140, and scholarships are available. The topic for the weekend is “Sabbath,” and we really hope you’ll join us!
JAMAICA MISSION TRIP July 14th-18th or July 14th-23rd Registration is live for our Jamaica mission trip with mem-bers from Hillside Presbyterian Church, a predominantly African-American church with whom we’ve partnered for years. Questions? Email Ann-Henley or Greg Allen-Pickett, our Director of Global Mission. We’d love for you to join us.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Did you know FPC has a women’s shelter? Or that FPC makes breakfast for hundreds of homeless guests every Sunday? Or that we recently settled two refugee families in Atlanta? Or that we’re planning events with Hillside Pres-byterian Church re: racial reconciliation? Well, all of that is true, and we could use your help. Within our 20s/30s community, we have a team of folks dedicated to serving God and neighbor who’d love to hear from you. Email Ann-Henley and she’ll connect you.
END-OF-YEAR BBQ Mark your calendars for a picnic in Piedmont Park on May 22nd. Cost is $10, and we’ll walk from FPC to the Park together. We can’t wait to celebrate an incredible year with you — and reveal our plans for the summer!
COUPLES’ GROUP Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the Month at 7 p.m. Contact Ann-Henley Saunders at [email protected] to learn more.
Not receiving our e-newsletters or have any questions about the above? Email Ann-Henley at [email protected]
YOUTH GROUP – SUNDAY MORNINGS Join us for Youth Group in March. Each Sunday morning, we’ll gather in B-111 for doughnuts, singing, and fellowship before breaking out into small groups.
HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH BUNCH Sunday May 1, high schoolers will have their next lunch outing . We’ll gather in B111 right after worship, pick a place and head out. Join us as we attempt to find the best lunch spot in Atlanta.
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUTH MISSION TRIPS We’re excited to announce that we have two opportunities for our youth to partner with DOOR in the Summer of 2016 in Chicago as part of their urban mission experience. Registration is open and space is limited!
Middle School Mission Trip – June 19-24
High School Mission Trip – June 26-July 1
MONTREAT We’re headed back! After a nearly twenty-year hiatus, we’re headed back to the annual Montreat Youth Conference. Dates are June 5-11 and limited space is available for all youth currently in grades 8 through 12.
Not getting our Tuesday, Youth News??? Email Jay ([email protected]) to be added so you won’t miss out.
JOIN US IN THE SURF SHACK THIS SUMMER! June 6-10 9:00am to 12 noon
We will sing, dance, craft, snack, and learn our way through 5 fun Bible stories! Children ages 3 (and potty trained) through rising 6th grade.
NEW THIS YEAR - VBS AFTERCARE CAMP! 12 noon to 4 pm, every day. Registration goes live on February 14th! Youth and parent volunteers needed as well! See you there!
NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER AND FALL FPC Parents’ Morning Out for babies and toddlers – 8 weeks to 2 years. Please contact Emily Miller for more information at [email protected] or call 404-228-7712.
YOUTH
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M a y 1 & 87
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
MONTREATMAY 13 -15
20s/30s RETREATContact Ann-Henley Saunders for more information:
THEOLOGYMATTERS Short Courses for the Thoughtful Christian
ROADSIDE RELIGIONWednesdays in the Berean Room | April 13, 20, 27 & May 4| 7:00-8:15 pmInstructor: Ryan Bonfiglio
In America today, Christianity is not only encountered within the walls of churches or the confines of small group Bible studies. Rather, expressions of faith routinely seep into popular culture, whether in the form of Bible bumper stickers, evangelistic tracks, mega-church billboards, or Christian theme parks. How can we understand and interact with these forms of “roadside religion”? What role do they play in shaping popular Christian beliefs? And how might a Presbyterian respond to these curious combinations of Christianity and culture? This four-week series will explore these and other questions about the everyday artifacts of faith known as roadside religion. To register, or for more info visit http://www.firstpresatl.org/learn/theology-matters/
• April 13 The Four Laws of Faith • April 20 The Biblezine • April 27 The Drive Through Church• May 4 The Christian Theme Park
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Glory to God: Music and Scripture in HarmonySunday, May 22 9:30 am Fifield Hall
Please join us in Fifield Hall for a combined Sunday School Class, as Ryan Bonfiglio and Jens Korndörfer lead us in a Hymn Sing and lecture.
No RSVP needed. Every-one welcome. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of ATLANTA
1328 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30309-3209
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T H E S C H O O L O F F I N E
For information about private music instruction and group music, dance, and art classes,
please visit us on the web or call:
Katie Patterson, Director
(404) 228-7753
www.firstpresatl.org/sfa
Stop by and
say hi!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Gathering
2nd Thursday of the month12:15-2:00pm
(or as long as you are able to stay)
In the Bridal RoomPlease contact Katie Sundermeier or Iris Dodge with any questions!
Join us!
May brings graduations and end of school celebrations. Stop in to see our wide selection of gifts.
