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In This Edition: Week of July 25 – July 31, 2024
8:30am - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:45am - Ignite Worship in the Worship & Arts Center
11:00am - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
WATCH LIVE
8:30am & 11:00am in the Sanctuary 10:45am Ignite in the Worship & Arts Center Rev. Dr. Brian Stewart“Porcupines, Jellyfish, and the Ways of Jesus” Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23
8:30am Nursery9:30am Children’s Sunday School9:30am Student Life Groups9:45am Adult Life Groups10:30am Kids Church
Sunday Life Groups
Evelyn Graham Kittredge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zay Jeffries Kittredge (Jennifer) Bailey Gilbert Dolge
Mr. and Mrs. Cody Robertson (Mary Margaret) on the birth of a daughter, Eleanor Marie Robertson, on July 17; to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carter (Debbie); and to great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carter (Becky).
SYMPATHY • The pastors and congregation extend sympathy to
Mrs. Barbara Seibel on the death of her husband, Doug Seibel, on July 22.
Doug Ray Seibel * August 8, 1967 - July 22, 2024
CHURCH MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Neal Satterfield by Mrs. Clarence B. Bauknight; Mr. Brock Bauknight; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fulk In memory of Samuel Simmons, Jr. by Richard and Jennifer Harper TRANSFORMING THE HEART OF THE CITY FUND In memory of Phyllis Browning by Richard and Jennifer Harper; Prime Time Class In memory of Bob Efird by the Men’s Thursday Bible Breakfast In memory of Neal Satterfield by Mary Jane Myers TURNER MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Bettie Landreth by Andy and June Anderson
Larry Bloomer, Barbara Brasington, Susan Cable, Zach Cooter, Peggy Denny, Sylvia Evette, Susan Findley, Judy Graham, Meredith Holliday, Charlie Hutton, Dennis Hutton, Tom Lide, Jennifer Loft, John Loft, Pat Loft, Anne Lybrand, Geoff Marsh, Paul McGahee, Joan Mercer, Mozelle Moore, Jim Nance, Chloris Norman, Alex Olyarchuk, Katherine Pate, Wayne Patterson, Myra Phillips, Becky Powell, Mason Powell, Will Reid, Ken Rhoden, Louise Robinson, Barbara Seibel, Lee Shelton, Carrie Stringer, Holly Thomason, Frank Vickers, John Volpe, Michael Volpe, Tim Walsh, Jack Whitesides, Beryl Wickliffe, Susan Wilkins, John Woodham, Don Youatt, Jan Zimmerman
Congregational Care: For emergencies, upcoming surgeries, or hospital information, call Don Feuerbach, 864.565.0928.
Prayer Appointments: To schedule a confidential appointment with our Healing Prayer Team Members, call 864.565.0960.
Prayer Requests: For general prayer requests, call 864.565.0970.
Healing Prayer Services: Every Tuesday at 6:30pm in Harper Chapel
We will have our annual Backpack Blessing in all services on Sunday, August 11. This is a time when our pastors pray over all educators and students of all ages who are going back to school. Children are encouraged to wear their backpacks. Mark your calendars and plan to join us!
All women are invited to drop by the Abbott gathering space on Sunday, August 18, 9:00–11:00am, for a showcase of Women’s Fall Bible studies. You’ll have the opportunity to meet leaders and receive information about the studies. Coffee and light refreshments will also be available. Hope to see you there!
Radiance Small Groups for young women (early 20s to mid-30s) meet each week in homes on Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm–8:00pm. Click here to register to join a group in the fall. Contact Diana Orders (dianaschmittorders@gmail.com) for more information.
Re|engage is a safe place to connect or reconnect with your spouse. God designed and has a specific plan for your marriage. This fall, Re|engage will be offered on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. The joint kick-off will be held Sunday, August 11, at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $55 per couple. Children’s programming (birth–5th grade) is available on Wednesday evenings only. To register, click here. Contact Charlotte Joye at cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org for more details.
Are you interested in making First Presbyterian your church home? Discover more about the vision, discipleship, and outreach of FPC! New Member Weekend will be Friday−Saturday, September 6-7. Childcare is available for children age 5 and under. For details, contact Linda Sholtis (lsholtis@firstpresgreenville.org). Register at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events.
Saddle up and mosey on over for a night of fashion, food, music and fun! We are celebratin’ all of God’s Fearfully & Wonderfully Made cowboys and cowgirls. Grab your boots, hat, and best bling, and round up all your friends for a night at the barnyard (aka The Worship & Arts Center) on Thursday, October 3. Pre-show reception begins at 5:30pm and event begins at 6:30pm. Tickets on sale Monday, August 5.
Child Evangelism Fellowship is proud to partner with the Laflins and FPC to bring you a fun night for the whole family on Friday, September 27, at 6:00pm in the Worship & Arts Center. Doors open at 4:00pm with food, inflatables, and kid-friendly activities. Witness the impossible at A Night of Good News as internationally recognized illusionists David and Teesha Laflin create a dazzling spectacle that’s perfect for families and audiences of all ages. Tickets available here. Early discount of $5 off per ticket until August 1.
3GEN Ministries is hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance for men of the upstate area on Friday, September 13, 7:00–9:30pm at Larkin’s Sawmill Venue (22 Graves Drive, Greenville, SC 29609). It will be a fantastic evening of desserts, fun, and dancing. Dads will receive detailed instructions with creative ideas on how to create an unforgettable date night with their daughters. Registration is open at 3GenMinistries.org/ministry-resources/dance.
Quilted Faith: A Fiber Arts Exhibition by Christian artists will open September 5 with an opening reception from 6:00pm-8:00pm in The Galleries at First Presbyterian. Our hope is that this new exhibit will embody the intricate and rich love of Christ as he “knit us together in love” (Colossians 2:2) with beauty and purpose. For more information, please contact Chelsea Fraser at cfraser@firstpresgreenville.org.
FPC will welcome Tenth Avenue North: The Invited Tour on Friday, September 20, at 7:00pm, in the Worship & Arts Center. The group that brought you some of Christian music’s biggest anthems—Control (Somehow You Want Me), By Your Side, You Are More, Worn, I Have This Hope, and Healing Begins—is back and better than ever. You are officially invited to the Invited Tour. Who will you invite to come with you? Purchase tickets at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events or at the FPC Box Office (new reception desk) during regular business hours. Cashless payments only.
Come to the Switch Annual Freedom Gala, with keynote speaker Tim Tebow, on Friday, September 13, 6:00pm–10:00pm at the Greenville Convention Center. Help us to illuminate the Upstate on the battle against sex trafficking in our community, and learn how you can help be the light of change. Tickets available at SwitchSC.org.
Church league basketball season is approaching! Registration is open from August 1-31. Late registration is open from September 1-15. Learn more details and sign up at FirstPresSports.com. Questions? Contact Caleb McKisic at caleb@firstpressports.com.
The Music Ministry invites preschoolers, children, students, and adults to participate in their Fall music offerings beginning Wednesday, September 4. Click here for details and times. Questions? Contact Susan Messer (smesser@firstpresgreenville.org) or Dustan Chevalier (dchevalier@firstpresgreenville.org).
The circus is coming to the Children’s Ministry on Sunday, August 11! Can you juggle? Walk on stilts? Ride a unicycle? Do face painting? Handle crowd control? We’d love for you to help make Promotion Sunday even more special for our children. Contact Tina Jones at tjones@ firstpresgreenville.org if you are able to participate.
Please complete a college information form for your new or returning college student, click here. Please send completed forms to Autumn Clark (aclark@firstpresgreenville.org). Thanks for helping us minister to our students during this time in their lives.
FPC needs a female OBGYN to serve during the medical mission trip to Egypt in November 2024. If you or someone you know (does not have to be a FPC covenant partner) may be interested, please contact Dr. Andy Gunter (gunteraw@att.net) or Rev. Dr. Brian Stewart (bstewart@firstpresgreenville.org).
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