Continue to Inspire Us All. Rev. Claire Ripley will lead the � rst lesson, examining the life and ministry of Martin Luther.

FATHER’S DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 17Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 8:00am • Greeter Appreciation Breakfast (Room 217) 8:30am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:30am • Children’s and Youth Sunday School • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:45am • Adult Sunday School 10:45am • Ignite Worship (Fellowship Hall) 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) MONDAY, JUNE 18Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) 6:00pm • Session Meeting (Formal Dining Room)TUESDAY, JUNE 19Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346) 6:00pm • Pack 11 Webelos (Scout Hut) 7:00pm • Prayer & Praise Service (Harper Chapel) • Boy Scout Troop 11 (Scout Hut)WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 11:45am • Luncheon Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 6:00pm • Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) • Women’s Armor of God Study (Room 210) 7:00pm • Orchestra Rehearsal (Sanctuary)THURSDAY, JUNE 21Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 7:00am • Men’s Bible, Fellowship, & Breakfast: Esther

(Formal Dining Room) 7:20am • Carowinds Trip (Off Campus) 8:00am • Women’s Prayer Group (Room 212) 9:00am • Biographies of Faith (Room 210)12:00pm • Christian Men’s Fellowship:

Stan King, Faith Story (Formal Dining Room)FRIDAY, JUNE 22Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346) 10:00am • Bulletin Stuf� ng (Room 254)SATURDAY, JUNE 23Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346)

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

Calendar for the Week

Ministry NewsActivities Ministry, Lindsay GrahamWASHINGTON, DC: MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE

Join our October 16-18 trip to the attraction everyone wants to see in DC: The Museum of the Bible. We will also visit the Smithsonian Museums and Holocaust Museum (optional). Cost—$800 (double)/$1100 (single)—includes airfare, transfers, two nights in the Holiday Inn Capitol, admission, and a group dinner. Space is limited. Reserve your seat now with $100 deposit. Contact Donna Roper (672.0372, droper@� rstpresgreenville.org).

JOIN US ON THESE SUMMER TRIPS!For details and reservations, please contact Donna Roper (672.0372, droper@� rstpresgreenville.org). Limited space; payment con� rms your reservation.• Wednesday, June 20—Caro-Mi in Tryon, NC

Depart 4:00pm; Return 8:00pm; Cost $35 (meal and transportation)

This rustic landmark on the banks of the Pacolet River in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains foothills is a favorite place to eat. Caro-Mi Dining Room serves southern, family-style favorites in a rustic, relaxed setting.

• Thursday, July 12—Flat Rock PlayhouseDepart 11:15am; Return 5:30pm; Cost $45

(ticket and transportation)Broadway on the Rock is a celebration of top Broadway blockbusters from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Wicked, and Newsies, as well as classic hits from the golden age of the Great White Way.

Children’s Ministry, Tina JonesEVENING VBS JUNE 24-27

Shipwrecked—Rescued by Jesus Vacation Bible School will be the evenings of Sunday, June 24–Wednesday, June 27, for rising K5–rising 4th grade. Dinner (optional) is served 5:00–6:00pm, followed by VBS, 6:00–8:30pm. Register now and bring a friend—don’t let the ship sail without you!YOU can make a difference! We still need more volunteers to work with our kids.Students and Volunteers: Sign up today to participate at FirstPresGreenville.org (Events). Childcare is available for younger children of volunteers.

MORNING DAY MISSIONS JUNE 25-28Day Missions will be the mornings of Monday, June 25–Thursday, June 28, 9:00am–12:00noon, for rising 5th–12th grade. During this annual intergenerational event, students in grades 4-12 (plus college-age and adults) serve the homeless, lonely, and less fortunate in our local community. Other crews clean up our roads and parks to help restore God’s beautiful creation, while handing out bottles of cold water, inviting folks to church, and offering to pray with and for them. Sign up today, as TOGETHER in CHRIST we SERVE!We are truly grateful for your prayers and support for our local Day Missions! Because of your generous contributions, we have received most of the supplies needed for the folks at low income residential locations. Items still needed: bar or liquid soap, deodorant, shampoo, liquid laundry detergent, and large boxes of Little Debbie snacks. Students and Volunteers: Sign up today to participate at FirstPresGreenville.org (Events). Childcare is available for younger children of volunteers.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH SURVEYOver the last few months, we have been considering the possibility of providing a children’s church each Sunday in the Chapel for 1st through 4th grade children. Please watch your email this week for a survey concerning this potential new ministry. If you feel this ministry would be worth having for our children, please � ll out the survey and indicate your willingness to participate.

College MinistryCOLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES THIS SUMMER

Hang out and enjoy college-age friends!THE TABLE: Coffee, Dessert, Singing, Fellowship

7:30pm • Wednesdays, June 13, 27; Thursdays, July 12, 26 in the home of Drs. Terry and Christine Bruner (15 McDaniel Court, Greenville, 29605; 907.4170)

MISSIONAL COMMUNITY: Learning, Community, Mission—includes outreach with Servants for Sight

6:00–8:00pm • every other Thursday, June 14, 28; July 12, 26 in the home of Eric and Heather Swofford (12 Crabapple Court, Greenville, 29605); contact Clay Brown (360.2142; claypbrown@gmail.com) to reserve supper.

SUNDAY MORNING STUDY & FELLOWSHIP with the GRACE Sunday Life Group

Sundays, 9:45–10:30am • Room 306 Leaders: Bobby and Debbie Martin (419.1188)Book Study: A Practical Guide to Culture, by Stonestreet and Kunkle.

Educational Ministries Tim LeslieRECEPTION HONORING BETTY ORDERS

The Agape Class will be hosting a reception to honor Betty Orders in the Parlor following the 11:00am service on June 24. This event is to recognize Betty for her 70 plus years of dedicated teaching of the Bible, 50 of those with a connection to the Agape Class.  All those who know Betty are invited to attend.

First Presbyterian Academy, Tom RoeACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND UPDATE

The First Presbyterian Academy Scholarship Fund reaches families beyond the walls of First Pres. Thus far we have received $8,200 toward our goal of $40,000. Several families have stepped forward to support our Hollis and Armstrong students with a total of $3,500. Please pray for our ministry and the students who are seeking a Christian education for the 2018-19 school year.

IGNITE Worship, Graydon TomlinsonIGNITE WORSHIP TEAM INTERVIEWS

If you have a passion for worship and a gift for music, we invite you to submit an Ignite Worship Team Interview! Our focus is to identify vocalists, guitar players, piano players, and drummers to be part of the core Ignite Worship Team, but we also need to identify any other instrumentalists who could play a role in the ministry. Musicians of all skill and experience levels are invited to interview! Visit FirstPresGreenville.org and click on the IGNITE icon to � nd more information.

Membership Ministry, Claire RipleyGREETING MINISTRY BREAKFAST JUNE 17

If you currently serve as a greeter, please stop by Room 217 any time on Sunday, June 17, and have breakfast. It’s our way of thanking you for all you do. If you are looking for a way to serve, meet new people, and show what a wonderful place FPC is, please stop by, enjoy breakfast with us, and learn more about the Greeting Ministry.

NEW MEMBER WEEKEND JULY 13-15Are you interested in making First Presbyterian your church home? We invite you to attend our next New Member Weekend Friday-Sunday, July 13-15. Come discover more about the vision, discipleship, and outreach of FPC! Schedule: • July 13, 6:00–8:30pm: Your Identity in Christ• July 14, 8:45am–12:00noon: What We Believe• July 15, 3:00–5:30pm: Join the JourneyChildcare is available upon request. To register or for more information, email Autumn Clark, aclark@� rstpresgreenville.org, or Rev. Claire Ripley, cripley@� rstpresgreenville.org.

Men’s Ministry, CHRISTIAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP ON THURSDAYS

Men of all ages are invited to Christian Men’s Fellowship each Thursday at noon in the Formal Dining Room. The programs consist of optional lunch ($7) at 12:00noon, followed by a presentation that ends at approximately 1:15pm. On June 21 Stan King will share his personal faith story. Questions? Contact Rev. Bob Jones (rhjones@charter.net or 313.5869).

Women’s Ministry, Claire RipleyWOMEN’S WEEKLY SUMMER STUDIES BEGIN

Join us each week for inspiration and fellowship!• Wednesday evenings: Beginning Wednesday,

June 20, through August 29, 6:00–7:30pm in Room 210 (beside the Parlor)—The Armor of God, by Priscilla Shirer. Contact leader Lysle Wiley (609.4518) for details and to register.

• Thursday mornings: Beginning Thursday, June 21, through August 16, 9:30–11:00am in Room 210 (beside the Parlor)— Biographies of Faith: A Look at Extraordinary Men and Women Who

Member NewsBAPTISMS (June 10, 2018)Anna Claire Niedrach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles “Charlie” Michael Niedrach (Ellice).Adalyn Nicole Felder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Frederick J. Daniel Felder III (Ashley).SYMPATHYThe pastors and congregation extend sympathy toMr. and Mrs. David Hiller (Tracy), in the death of

his mother Ellen Hiller, on June 7, and to Ellis, Sam, and Noley-Wallace in the death of their grandmother.

CONGRATULATIONSThe pastors and congregation extend blessings toMr. and Mrs. Zachary Lee Wilson (Noel McCaulley

Grif� n), who were married in the Sanctuary on June 9.

Volume 15, No. 24 June 17–23, 2018

LOST AND FOUND TABLEPlease check the Lost and Found table outside the elevator near the Reception Desk. The table will be set up Friday, June 15–Monday, June 25, during of� ce and church hours. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity.

SANCTUARY FLOWERSIf you would like to place � owers in the Sanctuary in honor or memory of loved ones on July 8 or August 5, please contact Joyce Galloway (jgalloway@� rstpresgreenville.org, 235.0496).

RICHARDSON STREET PARKING NOTICESunday parking on Richardson Street is prohibited on the east side of the road between the Aloft garage and W. Washington Street. Your car may be towed if you park on that side of the street.

FIRST PRES PARKING STICKERSTo help our security of� cers, please display a church parking sticker on your car when it is on church property. You may pick up a sticker at the Reception Desk.

Announcements

Contact UsFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 West Washington StreetGreenville, SC 29601

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phone 864.235.0496fax 864.235.0698

website FirstPresGreenville.orgemail contactus@� rstpresgreenville.org

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BroadcastTELEVISION

First and Foremost Programon WHNS-TV FOX Carolina

Sundays at 10:30am

Connections Greeter Team8:30 Service (8:10am): Bob and

Jackie Thompson (Portico); Brenda Evans (Loggia); Bayne Brown (Memorial Hall); Nancy Spry (Sanctuary); Jim Williams (Washington/Richardson Corner)

Sunday School (9:25am): Lee Shelton, Bayne Brown (Portico); Pat Rawlins, Darst Guest (Loggia); Davey Tucker (Choir Door)

Ignite (10:25am): Nancy and Anna Quast (Fellowship Hall Courtyard); Ben Ramsey, David Quast (Fellowship Hall Stairwell); Eddie Terrell, Michelle Seaver (Fellowship Hall Connect Table)

11:00 Service (10:40am): Klara Szekely, Heather Tapp (Portico); Michael Watson, Marge Robertson (Loggia); Charlotte Watson (Sanctuary); Suzanne Rivet (Choir Door)

Join the Connections Greeter Team!

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

Assignments for June 17thJUNE 17, 2018

8:30am and 11:00am Worship10:45am IGNITE Contemporary Worship

Series: “CULTURAL PRODIGALS”Luke 15:11-31

Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons

9:30am – Continental Breakfast

9:30am – Children’s & Youth Sunday School 9:45am – Adult Sunday School

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Luncheon Bible Study (12:30pm)Dr. Richard Gibbons: 2 Corinthians

Wednesday Lunch (11:45am)Glazed MeatloafSteamed Cabbage

Turnip Greens, Mashed PotatoesGreen Beans with Bacon

Salad Bar, Assorted Breads and Desserts

Growing faithful Christians to engage and impact the culture with the transforming power of Jesus Christ

June 17–23, 2018

WHAT’S INSIDERev. Farouk Hammo June 28

Presbyterian Church, Baghdad, Iraq

Greeter Ministry Breakfast

Children’s Church Survey

VBS and Day Missions:Register Now

VolunteerDonate Day Missions Items

IGNITE Worship Team Interviews

For more information aboutthe ministry of FPC, visitFirstPresGreenville.org

PRAYER REQUEST LINESCongregational Care DirectorTammy Burkhalter: 672.0327

Prayer Appointments: 672.1848Prayer Requests: 672.1838

Beth K. Baumgarten, Susan Barbare, Ayla Beckett, Jean Boggs, Claire Brittain,

Mary Ann Brown, Jerry Campbell, Aileen Clay, Sharon Dolan,

Patricia “Pat” Dukes, Tom Drake, Malcolm Floyd, Eddie Gambrell,

Karen Gay, Susan Glenn, Eula Goforth, Pam Goldman,

Motte Grey, Barbara Grif� n, T.G. Hanner, Jamie Hedlund, Jay Huff, Amy Hunter, Sue Jobes, Kwang Kim, Patrick Lamb,

Tom Lide, Addie Lieberg, Christina Lowry, Doug MacCallum, Jane MacCallum, Janet MacCallum, Suzanne McIntire, Barbara McKenzie, Mozelle Moore,

Janet Nabors, Jim Nabors, Alex Olyarchuk, Evelyn Parrish, Duncan Paulk,

Shari Phillips, Austin Pletcher, Rod Polk, Katilyn S. Poore, Joyce Rambler, Ivy Reed,

A.J. Reese, Sheila Reeves, Susan Reid, Ken Rhoden, Pat Rhoden,

Darst Yvonne Rose, Jeff Shelton, Laura Shelton, Lorraine Shorter, Bertha Mae Sims, Lewis Sims,

Carrie Stringer, Lucy Tiller, Max Trexler, Dot Whitesides, Randy Whitworth,

Elizabeth “Liz” Williams, Mark Williamson

Nursery: (9:15) Emily West, Shauna Waddell, Melissa Copeland, Eliza Guthrie, Jeanette Terry, Caroline Clark, Elaine Harvey; (10:30) Kate Hellier, Emilie Simpson, Elaine Harvey, Tory Thomason, Taylor & Lindsey Melzer.

2K: (9:15) Erin Meece, NEED VOLUNTEER; (10:30) NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS

3K: (9:15) Wendy & John Burnette, Jamie Daniel; (10:30) Ellice Niedrach, Caitlyn & Owen Lucas

4K: (9:15) Jeff & Nanette Dendy; (10:30) BJ & Katherine Pate

5K: (9:15) Joann Reed, Jim & Janice Boylan; (10:30) BJ & Katherine Pate

1st Grade: (9:15) NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS2nd Grade: (9:15) NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS3rd Grade: (9:15) Carl Evans, NEED

VOLUNTEER4th Grade: (9:15) NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS5th Grade Boys: (9:15) NEED VOLUNTEER5th Grade Girls: (9:15) NEED VOLUNTEER3rd–5th Grade Large Group: (9:15) NEED 2

VOLUNTEERS

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

tjones@� rstpresgreenville.org or 672.7031.

Come hear about relief efforts in

Baghdad, Iraq

Thursday, June 28 in Fellowship HallLunch ($7) 12:00-12:30pm Presentation 12:30-1:30pm

Rev. Farouk Hammo

Pastor of the Presbyterian Churchof Baghdad, Iraq

Rev. Farouk Hammo, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Baghdad, Iraq, will speak about the current realities and opportunities for mission and ministry in Iraq. For the last several years, our church has been partnering through the

Outreach Foundation with the Iraqi Presbyterian Church’s relief efforts on behalf of refugees from ISIS.

Everyone is invited to come and hear this up-to-date, on-the-ground report from one of our key international partners!