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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 302 W. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29624
(864-225-2551)
July 16-31, 2015
(USPS No. 197840) The First Word is published semi-monthly by the First Presbyterian Church. Periodical postage paid at Anderson, SC 29624. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to First Presbyterian Church, 302 W. Whitner Street, Anderson, SC 29624.
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ANDERSON, SC 29621
USPS #197840
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Thursday, July 16 9:30 a.m. Basketball Camp—FLC 10:00 a.m. Rhodes Respite Care—Kirk 10:30 a.m. Seasoned Saints—in the Kirk “Senior Follies To Go!” Friday, July 17 9:30 a.m. Basketball Camp—FLC Saturday, July 18 No scheduled events Sunday, July 19 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service—Sanctuary 1:00 p.m. Sr Highs depart for Montreat 5:30 p.m. Mission Partners—Kirk Monday, July 20 Sr Highs Montreat Conference 6:00 p.m. Zumba—FLC Tuesday, July 21 Sr Highs Montreat Conference 8:10 a.m. Community Mission at Meals on Wheels 10:00 a.m. Rhodes Respite Care—Kirk 10:30 a.m. Crisis Pregnancy Bible Study— Chennault Parlor Wednesday, July 22 Sr Highs Montreat Conference 10:30 a.m. Elementary Faith & Figs 12:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—McDougald Rm 6:15 p.m. Zumba—FLC 7:00 p.m. Rejoicer’s Bible Study-McDougald Rm Thursday, July 23 Sr Highs Montreat Conference 10:00 a.m. Rhodes Respite Care—Kirk Friday, July 24 Sr Highs Montreat Conference
Saturday, July 25 Sr Highs Montreat Conference Sunday, July 26 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service—Sanctuary Monday, July 27 4:00pm Christian Education Mtg 6:00 p.m. Zumba—FLC Tuesday, July 28 10:00 a.m. Rhodes Respite Care—Kirk 10:30 a.m. Crisis Pregnancy Bible Study— Chennault Parlor 5:30 p.m. Presbytery Forum—Kirk Wednesday, July 29 10:00 a.m. Youth Service Day 10:30 a.m. Elementary Faith & Figs 12:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—FLC 6:15 p.m. Zumba—FLC 7:00 p.m. Rejoicer’s Bible Study-McDougald Rm Thursday, July 30 Adult Mission Trip Departure for Hayesville, NC 10:00 a.m. Rhodes Respite Care—Kirk Friday, July 31 Adult Mission Trip Saturday, August 1 Adult Mission Trip Sunday, August 2 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service—Sanctuary Adult Mission Trip Returns
BEST BURGERS
IN TOWN!!
Next date will be in August.
Watch your email and Facebook
for further details.
We are on the hunt for the best burger
in Anderson! Bring the whole
family and join us for a burger.
Contact Kari Morgan for all the details—225-2551 or
UPDATE YOUR E-MAIL Each Friday a church-wide mass e-mail is sent. If you are not receiving this, please contact Debra Keeney, ([email protected]) so your e-mail can be updated or added.
Worship Information:Worship Information:Worship Information:Worship Information:
July19
10:00am
Scripture:
Hebrews10:19-25
Carolinepreaching:
THEONEANOTHERWAY
SermonSeries
“ProvokeOneAnother...toLove”
Announcer:AndreaStorie,Elder
ExtendedSession:Room100-2’s&3’s:
HeatherMcCoy&youth
Room101-4’s&5’s:
Brian&MarieBolt
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July26
10:00am
Scripture:
James5:13-18
Dennispreaching:
THEONEANOTHERWAY
SermonSeries
“ThePrayerofFaith”
Announcer:JessMcDougald,Deacon
ExtendedSession:
Room100-2’s&3’s:
Brandon&GretchenHaynie
Room101-4’s&5’s:
Tim&EllenMartin
The First Word “Strive first for the kingdom of God”“Strive first for the kingdom of God”“Strive first for the kingdom of God”“Strive first for the kingdom of God” Matthew 6:33
First Presbyterian Church, Anderson, SC July 16—31, 2015 Volume LIX, Issue 14
August 3rd August 3rd August 3rd August 3rd ---- 7th 7th 7th 7th For completed Kindergarten - 5th grade
Our summer week long day camp. Each day will be a different adventure. The different age groups will rotate between our camp schedule and the afternoon excursions. Camp schedule: Each day we will begin with music & bible story. The groups will break out into small groups with the kids for more discussion
and study of the bible story. Then they will rotate through craft and recreation stations. Each day we will also leave campus for a fun trip
or service project. Cost: $70 per child Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm and Friday program 9am - 12:30pm
F P C : I n t e r n a t i o n a l M i s s i o n P a r t n e r s
Adams-Maldonado Family Visiting July 19th at 5:30pm in the Kirk
, Cindy, Anna Flor,
Nathan and Mark
Miriam, Cindy, Anna Flor,
Nathan and Mark
Sunday, July 19th at 5:30pm in the
Kirk we will welcome mission
co-workers Mark Adams and
Miriam Maldonado Escobar back
to First Pres! Join us for light
refreshments and hear about their
Miriam, Cindy, Anna Flor work on the Arizona-Mexico
Nathan and Mark border, a land of contrasts. Mark serves as a pastor, teacher and advocate. As the U.S. coordinator of the
binational ministry, Frontera de Cristo, Mark is responsible for the management of
six ministry areas: church development, health, family counseling, the New Hope
Community Center, mission education and the Just Trade Center. Miriam serves as
a liaison of Frontera de Cristo with the Center for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
and Recuperation, DouglaPrieta Trabaja and the Lirio de los Valles Presbyterian
Church. Mark and Miriam met while working on the border and have made their
home there with their children Cindy Yessenia, Anna Flor and Nathan.
FPC Connection: Mark Adams, a graduate of Columbia Seminary and a Clover, SC native, is now serving the PC(USA) in Mexico along with his wife, and fellow missionary Miriam Maldonado Escobar. FPC Supports this family’s mission financially and especially through prayer. Please keep Mark, Miriam, their family, and the people along the Mexico-U.S. border in your prayers.
JULY MISSION MINISTRY
MEALS ON WHEELS Through the ministry and work of Meals
on Wheels, many people in Anderson are
fed a hot meal each weekday. Help us to
support their good work. We are collecting
individually packaged desserts and sweet snacks, such as
Little Debbie cakes, puddings, jello, fruit cups and other
sweet treats. Please bring your donation and
place in the blue bin outside the
church office.
~~ Devo’s, Diners and Drives ~~ ~~ Devo’s, Diners and Drives ~~ ~~ Devo’s, Diners and Drives ~~ ~~ Devo’s, Diners and Drives ~~ Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, August 12 Adults of all ages are invited to join us for a devotion and lunch fellowship. Meet at 10:30am in the Chapel and we
will go to the Brick Street Café in Greenville. Call the church office or Jennifer Walker to sign up!
Cost: $3 for gas and $$ for lunch. 225-2551.
RHODES RESPITE CARE Looking for a place to serve? Do you like to play brain games, sing, and help with crafts? You are invited to volunteer with Rhodes Respite Dementia Care. The program meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM until 1:45 PM to serve those individuals with early stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia. The family caregivers get a short break to do errands and relax while the participants enjoy a variety of failure-free activities. Call Gail Marion at 245-1694 if you are interested. Inform your friends and neighbors about this service opportunity since volunteers from all churches are welcome.
SUMMER CHOIR The Music Ministry is offering a Summer Choir from July—Labor Day. We will meet each
Sunday at 9:40am in the choir loft to prepare a familiar hymn tune arrangement. All are invited to participate—youth and adults. In addition to our Chancel and Early Bird Choir members, we are hoping to have some people join us who do not normally sing with one of the choirs. For more information, contact Cindy Forbes at [email protected].
Seasoned SaintsSeasoned SaintsSeasoned SaintsSeasoned Saints Senior Follies “To Go!”Senior Follies “To Go!”Senior Follies “To Go!”Senior Follies “To Go!” Thursday, July 16—10:30am in the Kirk
Join us at 10:30am in the Kirk for some holy humor by the Senior Follies “To Go!” and some light refreshments. A good time for all.
RSVP to the Church Office (225-2551)
Mark your calendars for a special teaching series on
Sunday mornings during the Sunday school hour:
August 9, August 16, August 23, & August 30
at 9:00am in the Kirk .
Led by Dr Peter Hobbie, re�red Professor of Chris
�an Religion at Presbyterian College.
The series will examine:
August 9
– How Chris(ans view other religions
August 16 – Hinduism
August 23 – Buddhism
August 30 – Islam
Please plan to attend and feel free to invite others to join us!
“Christmas in July” Help the dayschool improve their classroom learning equipment by participating in our “Christmas in
July” project. There are two trees
located at the church: one is located
in the main hallway near the church office and the
second one is located in the hallway on the second
floor behind the sanctuary. Take an ornament from one of the trees during the month of July and help purchase the item listed on the ornament. You may either purchase the item yourself or make a donation to the dayschool to purchase the item. Please attach the ornament to the item you purchased or to the monetary donation. (checks made payable to FPC Dayschool) The item/ donation can be left in the church office or you can give to Ann Campbell, Dayschool Director. Your support is greatly appreciated. Questions? Please contact Ann Campbell at 225-2551, ext. 115 or at [email protected].
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Kendall
Lee McAbee on their marriage Saturday, June 27. Lee is the son of Pug and Paula
McAbee and the grandson of Betty McAbee.
The Christian sympathy of the pastors and congregation is expressed to the family of Lewellyn H. Peterson on her death June 27.
252 KIDS – Elementary Faith Education
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOLSUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOLSUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOLSUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00am in Room #1249:00am in Room #1249:00am in Room #1249:00am in Room #124
July 19 July 19 July 19 July 19 - Daniel 6 - Daniel & the Lion’s Den
July 26 July 26 July 26 July 26 - Acts 4 - Peter & John Share the Message
****We have a great time in 252 Kids -- when you are in
town, make Sunday school a priority!
Remember - all kids who attend Sunday school at least 8 times this summer will get to go on a “Sunday Superstar’ trip with Ms.
Jennifer to Camp Buc August 13-14.
Adult Sunday School -
9:00am in the Kirk THE ONE ANOTHER WAY
Come and enjoy fellowship with others as we study
what God teaches us about our call to ‘one another.’
July 19 - Submit to One Another - Dennis Tedder
July 26 - Spur One Another on Towards Love & Good Deeds - Scott Carothers
August 2 - Covenant with one Another - Phil & Beth Batson Wednesday, July 29thWednesday, July 29thWednesday, July 29thWednesday, July 29th————10:00am10:00am10:00am10:00am————2:30pm2:30pm2:30pm2:30pm
Service to the ChurchService to the ChurchService to the ChurchService to the Church————DDDDaaaayyyy CCCCaaaammmmpppp PPPPrrrreeeepppp We will spend the day setting up the Family Life Center, decorating, collecting supplies and having a great day to get the church ready for our elementary day camp the next week. Please come help whether you are helping the following week or not.
*Cost: $5 for lunch.*Cost: $5 for lunch.*Cost: $5 for lunch.*Cost: $5 for lunch.
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FAITH & FIGS - 3rd-5th graders
Wednesday mornings in July
Join Ms. Jennifer for a Bible study at Wren Park every Wednesday
morning at 10:30am in July. This Bible study is designed specifically for our older elementary kids as they learn Bible navigation and life application. After our Bible study, we’ll walk over to Figs for an ice cream and fellowship. Parents can pick up from Figs at 11:30am.
Contact Kari Morgan FOR INFO
About any of our summer sizzle
programs & Events at #225-2551 or
FOR ALL MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
WE ARE LOOKING…WE ARE LOOKING…WE ARE LOOKING…WE ARE LOOKING… For adults who feel called to share God’s story with
others through teaching on Sunday mornings and
Wednesday nights this fall. If you are interested in
teaching an adult class OR a kids class please contact
Jennifer Walker. All of our teachers are provided with curriculum
and leadership support. Thank you for prayerfully considering.
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY TUESDAY, August 11, 10am-1pm
Create & Recreate
Join us for a morning of crafts and play. We will get creative in the craft room making and playing. Then we will move to the gym or outside to
run & play together. *Bring a bag lunch. Cost $8.
ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES Wednesday, August 12, 9am-4pm
Kids Care Day & Play We will have a day filled with fun and service. We will work with one or two service organizations, go out for
lunch and then head to a pool to swim. Must wear closed toed shoes for the service projects. Pack your
swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. *Cost $10.
Sunday Morning Superstars Trip
Thursday & Friday, August 13 & 14 All elementary students (5k-5th grade) who have
attended summer Sunday school at least 8 of the 13 weeks will go on a special overnight trip to Camp Buc
with Jennifer Walker and the 252 crew!
SIZZLE
