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SUNDAY Schedule

January 16 & 23, 2011 Christ at the Center

Sunday, January 16 Urban Ministry Sunday • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • Communion Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel • The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 - 1:00 • Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary

• Cherub Choir - 9:30

• Sunday School for All Ages - 10:05 am • “Les Miserables: Visions of Justice“ 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

Sunday, January 23 • 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 • Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary

• Cherub Choir - 9:30

• Sunday School for All Ages - 10:05 am • Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall • Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm, Reception Room • FPC/HPC Book Club - 2:00 pm, Decatur

January 16, Urban Ministry Sunday ‘Come Sunday’ was part of a concert of sacred music written by Duke Ellington. Come Sunday depicts Sunday as that day of transformation.

Come Sunday, oh come Sunday That’s the day, Up from dawn till sunset Man work hard all the day Come Sunday, oh come Sunday That’s the day.

It is only when we can dream of a brighter today that we can truly have hope for tomorrow. The Urban Ministry Conference provides the opportunities and challenges to reach out beyond self to envision new possibilities for our community and world. It’s a celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a great drum major for justice, ‘Justice’ in the sense of fairness and recognizing the humanity of all people. Through and by the grace of God each day we witness people who dream of a brighter day and are filled with hope for tomorrow who will share their stories with our congregation in our worship experience on Sunday Morning, ordinary people whose lives have been touched by the love of God, the care and compassion of others. I invite you to ‘Come Sunday’ but not only Sunday but to all of the events planned for the Urban Ministry Conference and experience God’s transforming love and the Beloved Community.

Charles Black

January 23, “Moses and the Promised Land: A Way Out Of No Way” As we continue our sermon series about “Moses and The January 23 George Wirth to preach Promised Land,” our journey leads us to the story about crossing the Red Sea, recorded in Exodus 14 which I hope you will read before coming to worship this Sunday. Every time I think of this story, it brings back memories of watching the movie “The Ten Commandments” when I was a young boy growing up in Long Island. Charlton Heston was the actor who played Moses, and when the Hebrew people had walked through the dry land to the other side, Moses lifted his arms and the walls of water came tumbling down on the Egyptian armies. Cecil B. DeMille directed that film and it was a very dramatic scene! Our sermon on Sunday is entitled “A Way Out Of No Way”, which comes from a book written by Ambassador Andrew Young as he tells the story of his own spiritual journey and the Civil Rights Era, events which of course are still unfolding today. And so it is in our own lives, where the Lord has helped us make it through hard times and shown us His way and His will, even when we weren’t sure where to go or what to do. That will be the focus of our sermon, and I look forward to seeing all of you in the sanctuary as we worship God in this first month of the New Year 2011!

Faithfully Yours,

George B. Wirth

The Chimes Care, Growth & Events

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 Lt. Col. Bradford W. Cousar LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew First Airman Kevin Lee 1st. Lt. Alexandria Victoria Miller Captain John Warren Robey Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Ensign David B. Sibley USN Lt. Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III 1st Sgt. Antonio G. Whitfield MC2 Tyler Wilson

Pastoral Care Report (As of January 5, 2011)

Recuperating: Andrew Hawkins, Betty Miller, Margaret Williams Deaths: We extend our heartfelt sympathy and lift up in prayer: Rose Cunningham upon the death of her husband, John H. Cunningham, on December 12th; Pete and Cathy Hasbrouck & family following the death of Pete’s mother, Mary Ellen Hasbrouck, on December 22nd; Mike and Diane Collins & family upon the death of Mike’s father, Tom Collins; Erin & Michael Demo following the death of Erin’s grandfather, Dr. Bill Harpe; Sarah Smith following the death of her grandmother, Mildred Gullette, on January 1st.

RAINBOWS hope and healing in the face of loss ur RAINBOWS program resumes on January 6. New children may join at this time. RAINBOWS is a weekly support group program for children and youth who have experienced traumatic change such as divorce, abandonment, deployment of parent with the military, incarceration or death. Parents and guardians also meet as a group to consider what is happening in their families from the child’s point of view. This program is open to the community and there is no charge. For more information or to register, call Susan Anthony at 404-2579388, or the Pastoral Care office at 404228 7719.

RAINBOWS SCHEDULE Thursday evenings, Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 Dinner: 6:00 Groups: 6:45-7:45

January 16 & 23

T h e F i n e A r t s C o m m i tt e e

Invites you to Celebrate the Valentine Season at our

Non-Risqué Cabaret Dinner and Show Sunday, February 13, 2011 6:30 pm Reception Room Join us for an “almost scandalous” dinner theatre. This four course menu of music will include everything from Schubert to Sondheim. Performed by Kate & Will Breytspraak & Taylor Driskill with surprise cameos by other FPC and Atlanta personalities and performers. $25 per person includes three course dinner with indulgent desserts, fabulous musical show and free babysitting! Patron level tickets are available at $35. Benefitting First Presbyterian School of Performing Arts scholarships. Buy tickets at www.firstpresatl.org or at tables outside Fifield Hall beginning January 23.

The Chimes programs & events

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J ANUARY 1 3 T H T H ROU G H 1 7 T H

urban ministry conference

Celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday and legacy by reaching out to others during The Urban Ministry Conference.

Thursday January 13th 8:00 pm

Attend A King Celebration Concert sponsored by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the King International Chapel on Morehouse College campus.

Friday January 14th 6:00 pm

Enjoy dinner and a movie at FPC, Invictus, followed by discussion and fellowship.

Saturday January 15th 8:30 am

Partnership Retreat. Breaking barriers Building The Beloved Community. Led by Dr. David Bowie, Dr. “Nibs” Stroupe, Rev. Tom Evans, as well as leaders from both partner congregations.

W E D N E S D AY

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Ja n u a r y 1 9 & 2 6

W EDNESDAY T he M ustard S eed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm,

4:30 - 6:30 pm Books, gifts and cards for all ages.

D inner 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Adults and Youth: $8 Children 3-12: $4

P reschool 5:30 - 8:00 pm Bible, crafts & fellowship. Childcare available. E lementary A ctivities 5:00 - 7:30 pm

LOGOS program. Children have dinner, choir, Bible study, and recreation.

Y outh 5:30 - 7:30 pm B111

All Youth are invited to join us for food, fellowship, and Bible Study.

W ednesday N ight C hoirs

5:45 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:25 pm 6:30 - 7:25 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Archangel Choir Handbell Choir St. Cecilia Consort Chancel Choir

Wednesday Night Studies & Worship J anuary 19 6:00 - 7:00 pm Life in Film 7:00 - 7:30 pm Worship Reception Room Led by Rev. Kevin Knab & Rev. Hardy Kim

J anuary 26 5:30 - 8:15 pm Reclaiming the Center Fifield Hall 6:00 - 7:00 pm Life in Film 7:00 - 7:30 pm Worship Reception Room Led by Rev. Kevin Knab & Rev. Hardy Kim

Sunday January 16th

Leaders from the community and both partner churches will preach at 9:00 am and 11:15 am worship services. 10:05 am Joint Adult Sunday School. Presentation by Douglas B. Ammar, Executive Director of Georgia Justice Project “Les Miserables – Visions of Justice.”

Monday January 17th 9:00 am

Join our church members and friends from across the city as we serve God through Hands on Atlanta’s Day of Service. Please sign up after service, or call 404.228.7746 to make reservations.

Sign-Up to Help Build Next Habitat House Construction of our next Habitat house will occur on seven Saturdays (February 19 and 26; March 5, 12, 19, and 26; and April 2). Please contact Bill Earnest (404/351-8030 or WilliamMEarnest@yahoo.com) for more information or to sign-up.

January 16 & 23

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IDOLATRY

Dr. George W. Stroup

J.B. Green Professor of Theology, Columbia Seminary

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The Chimes PROGRAMS & events

Blessed Are You

First Presbyterian Church and the Urban Ministry Conference welcome Douglas Ammar, Executive Director of Georgia Justice Project Sunday, January 16th 10:05 - 11:00 AM, Fifield Hall

Wednesday@First

A Seven Week Lenten Bible Study on the Beatitudes

Small Groups Forming Now For information, call Ginny Munger (404.873.4607) or Lindsay Armstrong (404.228.7713) F p C

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Our New Book Club continues with great converstation about ...

Available at The Mustard Seed

Life & Film

A Series On Movies And The Ways They Reflect The Experience Of Faith. Led by Rev. Hardy Kim and Rev. Kevin Knab

Film is a medium capable of inspiring and persuading in powerful and visceral ways. For many, the scenes and lines of movies are a common vernacular and a popular culture canon. We will open these ideas up for discussion with clips and draw connections to our own journeys of faith.

Wednesday Nights Starting January 12th Film Series: 6:00-7:00 Worship: 7:00-7:30 Reception Room

Sonia Nazario

...It’s not about invading the United States or stealing social services or jobs from American workers. Enrique’s Journey is about love. It’s about family. It’s about home. ~ The Washington Post - Luis Alberto Urrea

Join us Sunday, January 23 at 2:00 pm in Decatur. Sponsored by the Hillside and First Presbyterian Partnership and Christian Education Ministries. Call Darryl Payne (404.298.5920) or Lindsay Armstrong (404.228.7713) for details.

January 16 & 23

The Chimes nursery/preschool & elementary

youth

Sacrament Education for First Grade Parents during January On Sunday, January 23rd, parents of first graders will attend worship education with their children after the 9 am service children’s moment. Please contact David Florence 404-228-7735 or Dflorence@firstpresatl.org to sign up.

Do these guys know how to put on a show or what?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 17 Join us as we celebrate MLK’s legacy through service together. Rather than a day off, this is a day on! We’ll meet in Fifield Hall for Breakfast at 8:30 am. Then we’ll work at various service projects for children and families. First Communion January 30th The First Communion Service is a day to welcome the first graders into our church communion! Please plan to attend the 9 am worship service so that you can support them during this special time on their faith journey. Church Retreat February 25-27 There will be elementary children’s programs on the Church Retreat. Please sign up with Hardy Kim and check in with David if you would like to help out.

HAIRSPRAY A big fat thank you to everyone who participated in Hairspray! What a wonderful show to remind us that we are all special and that we should love and accept others even if they are different from us. Thanks to the incredible musicians, the lighting and technical crew, the backstage crew, all the parents who sold tickets, worked with costumes, did make-up, and concessions, the college students who worked so hard on the set, but most especially the wonderful youth of First Presbyterian and Hillside Presbyterian! YOUTH SKI RETREAT JANUARY 14-17, 2011 We are very excited about our Annual Youth Ski Retreat to Winterplace, West Virginia. The charter bus will leave at 5:00 PM on Friday, January 14 and return at 5:00 PM on Monday, January 17. Please pray for the group and leaders who will be away! YOUTH WINTER BIBLE STUDY BEGINS JANUARY 12, 2011 All youth are invited to join us for a 5-week Bible Study on Moses! We meet at 5:30-7:30 PM in B111. We will have dinner together and then study the Bible to learn about Moses! Join us and bring friends.

looking ahead to summer Check in with David about summer camp and mission opportunities. Don’t forget that VBS will be June 6-9th, with an optional additional day for Elementary Students on the 10th.

January 16 & 23

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UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS IN 2011: January 23 – Begin Older Youth Stephen Ministry Training January 23 – Lunch and Ice Skating January 25 – Youth Parent Advisory Committee Meeting January 30 – Youth Contemporary Worship January 30 – 2011 Youth Mission Trip Meeting at 12:30 January 30 – Dinner and Laser Tag February 6 – Souper Bowl Party February 13 – Youth Sunday!!!!!

The Chimes adult sunday school

Berean Bible Class Reception Room

On Jan. 16th, we will meet in Fifield Hall to hear Douglas Ammar, Executive Director of the Georgia Justice Project. Doug will be leading interesting topics on justice, using scripture and Les Miserables. On Jan. 23rd, the Bereans will host the Forum @ First with Dr. George W. Stroup, J.B. Green Professor of Theology, Columbia Seminary. Dr. Stroup will begin his series on Idolatry.

Community Bible Study Room B415

Join us on the 4th Floor as we continue our study of The Gospel According to John. Happy New Year!

Covenant Class Room 230

Discovering God’s Word Room 317

On Jan. 16th, we will begin a study of Affectionately Yours, Screwtape, a five-week DVD series based on C.S. Lewis’ book, The Screwtape Letters. On Jan. 23rd, we will view and discuss Affectionately Yours, Screwtape (Part Two).

Emmaus Class Room 227

On Jan. 16th, please join the Emmaus Class for part two of our lesson with Hardy Kim. He will continue to lead us in a discussion about what it means to really encounter Christ in a personal way, using a T.S. Elliott poem as the inspiration and basis of our lesson. On Jan. 23rd, we’ll meet for another interesting program to be determined.

Faith and Life Room 218

FPC and The Temple were thrilled by the Bible teaching of Dr. A.J. Levine when she visited in November. Come study Genesis with one of the world’s outstanding Bible scholars and teachers via the A. J. Levine videos.

Forum @ First Fifield Hall

On Jan. 16th, the Urban Ministry Conference is hosting adult Sunday School in Fifield Hall as we welcome Mr. Douglas Ammar, Executive Director of the George Justice Project as he speaks on Les Miserables: Visions of Justice. Join us for this insightful speaker and timely topic. On Jan. 23rd, we will enjoy the first of a three week series led by beloved teacher, Dr. George Stroup, J.B Green Professor of Theology at Columbia Seminary. He’ll be teaching on idolatry, both ancient and the idols within church and society with which we struggle today. Join us in the Reception/Berean Room for this series. All are welcome!

Internationals Room 327

Meditation Group Room 319

On Jan. 16th, we will meet in Fifield Hall to hear Douglas Ammar, Executive Director of the Georgia Justice Project. Doug will be leading interesting topics on justice, using scripture and Les Miserables. On Jan. 23rd, we will resume our regular schedule. 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!

The Upper Room Room 332

On Jan. 16th, we will meet in Fifield Hall to hear Douglas Ammar, Executive Director of the Georgia Justice Project. Doug will be leading interesting topics on justice, using scripture and Les Miserables. On Jan. 23rd, we will be joining Ours for Today in Room B308 to hear from Kacy Brubaker about her experiences in Brazil.

Young Couples Class Room 219

On Jan. 16th and 23rd we will view and discuss short films from the NOOMA DVD series, featuring Rob Bell.

Open Door Room 156

On Jan. 16th, we will meet in Fifield Hall to hear Douglas Ammar, Executive Director of the Georgia Justice Project. Doug will be leading interesting topics on justice, using scripture and Les Miserables. On Jan. 23rd, Paul Cadenhead will continue his presentation of Sins of Scripture by Spong. Spong is a retired Episcopal Bishop and was recently in Atlanta.

Ours for Today Room B308

On Jan. 16th, we will meet in Fifield Hall to hear Douglas Ammar, Executive Director of the Georgia Justice Project. Doug will be leading interesting topics on justice, using scripture and Les Miserables. On Jan. 23rd, join us as Kacy Brubaker shares her experience living and working with the PRECE educational movement in Northeastern Brasil. Learn about our partners overseas and the progress that PRECE is making. Discover new ways you can become involved!

Spiritual Living Room B202

On Jan 16th, we will continue our dialogue with Ruth Zins about modern Islam. On Jan. 23rd, we begin our discussion of The Sermon on the Mount and The Lord’s Prayer: An Interpretation by Emmet Fox. Chapter 1: “What Did Jesus Teach?”

This summer, be part of our Mission trip to Jamaica! Plan now to join the Partnership Ministry in the 2011 Jamaica Mission Trip. The dates will be July 13-22 and the deadline for registration is Feb. 1. We will once again be working with our Jamaica partners: the United Church of Jamaica & the Cayman Islands, the Mt.Olivet Boys Home and the Theodora Project. Scholarships are available for young adults and y o u t h ! The team is now forming and all who are interested are requested to contact Rev. Connie Lee at 404-228-7741 or fpc_ hillside@bellsouth.net, to sign up or to get more information abou the trip.

January 16 & 23

The Chimes

“Without music, life is a journey through a desert”

For information about private music instruction and group music, dance, and art classes, please visit us on the web or call: Will Breytspraak, Director www.PSPAonline.org (404) 228-7772 wbreytspraak@firstpresatl.org

We’ve filled The Mustard Seed with lovely gift items, cards, jewelry and a broad selection of books.

The Mustard Seed

Wednesdays 9-1, 4:30-6:30 Sundays 9-1 (404) 201-6442 info@themustardseedbookstore.com

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Music for January 16 Prelude

Give Me Jesus - Billingham

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Anthem

- Powell Ain’ a That Good News

Offertory

Hear My Prayer - Hogan

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God Be In My Head - Rutter

Postlude

Every Time I Feel the Spirit - Hailstork

Music for January 23 Prelude

Kleine Sinfonie in G-Dur - Abel

Anthem

Mass in C - Beethoven

Offertory

Sicut Cervus - Palestrina

Ben. Rsp.

Go Forth Into the World in Peace - Sjoulund

Postlude

Toccata Festiva - Purvis

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