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SUNDAY Schedule
January 2 & 9, 2011 Christ at the Center
Sunday, January 2 Epiphany Communion • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • Communion Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel • The Mustard Seed Bookstore closed • Communion Worship Service 9:00 am, Sanctuary • Sunday School for All Ages - 10:05 am • Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall • Communion Worship Service 11:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm, Reception Room • Youth Musical Rehearsal 1:00 pm, Fifield Hall
Sunday, January 9 Founder’s Day • 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
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• Sunday School for All Ages - 10:05 am • Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall
January 2, “Moses and the Promised Land: A Vision to Guide Us” As we begin another new year and embrace all of its possibilities January 2 & 9 George Wirth to preach for worship, witness, ministry and mission in our church, I invite you to join me on a “sacred journey”. I have chosen to preach a series of sermons entitled “Moses and The Promised Land”, as we explore the Old Testament story of the Exodus from Egypt, and how Moses led the ancient Hebrew people toward the land of Canaan, which is modernday Israel. The inspiration for these sermons came from my summer reading at Chautauqua, NY, and one book in particular which caught my attention – “America’s Prophet: Moses and the American Story” by the best-selling author Bruce Feiler who grew up in Georgia. My hope and prayer is that these sermons will bring this old, old story alive for us today, and help us recognize the significant connections between the Exodus event (circa 1300 B.C.) and our American experience – past, present and future. We’ll focus our attention on the themes of Faith and Freedom, Hope Overcoming Despair, Idols and Values, Unity and Diversity and Conflicts in the Middle East.
• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm, Reception Room • Youth Musical “Hairspray” 3:00 pm, Fifield Hall
BLESSED NEW YEAR AND GOD BE WITH YOU!
January 9, “Moses and the Promised Land: Every Exit Is An Entrance” On Epiphany Sunday, January 2, the title of the sermon will be “A Vision To Guide Us,” and I encourage you to read Exodus 3 and 4 about the burning bush and Moses’ call from God to “Let My People Go.” The following week, on Founders’ Sunday, January 9, we’ll concentrate on the theme “Every Exit Is An Entrance” from Exodus 12: 29 – 51. Please pray with me that these sermons and our services in early January will inspire all those who worship with us in the sanctuary, on WSB radio (Sunday mornings at 7:30am), AIB TV (Wednesday evenings at 8:00) and through our recent and increasingly popular Webcasts on the Internet – www. firstpresatl.org/servicesonline. I also hope that you will invite your family and friends to join us here at the corner of 16th and Peachtree every Sunday as we make this “sacred journey” together. In the coming year, let’s make worship a priority in our lives, and to God be glory!
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
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.
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RAINBOWS SCHEDULE Thursday evenings, Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 Dinner: 6:00 Groups: 6:45-7:45
Pastoral Care Report (As of December 16, 2010)
Hospitalized: Betty Miller, Eleanor Dabney Recuperating: Margaret Williams, Terry Greene, Mary Busko
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.
Haiti Mission Trip
January 14 – 21, 2011 Come to Nouvelle Citè to spend time with and work alongside our partners at Holy Cross Church and School. Space is limited so call NOW to sign up: Norma Feagin 770-493-4414 or Barb Wirth 404-897-1381
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January 2 & 9
The Chimes programs & events
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All Church Retreat
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4:30 - 6:30 pm Books, gifts and cards for all ages.
D inner 5:00 - 6:30 pm
The Ridges Resort
Adults and Youth: $8 Children 3-12: $4
P reschool 5:30 - 8:00 pm Bible, crafts & fellowship. Childcare available.
Make plans now to attend the All Church Retreat, in Hiawassee, GA at the fantastic “Ridges” Resort!
E lementary A ctivities 5:00 - 7:30 pm LOGOS resumes with a special evening about summer camps.
Y outh 5:30 - 7:30 pm B111
No activities Jan 5. Youth bible study starts Jan 12.
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 5
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The Kenya Committee invites you to our 2011 Mission Trip to KENYA
M AY 2 4 – J UN E 3 , 2 0 1 1 (date to be confirmed)
e-mail Rose Emily Bermudez at reb@childspringintl.org or call the Mission office at 404-228-7733
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6:00 - 7:00 pm Life & Film Reception Room 7:00 - 7:30 pm Resonate Worship Reception Room Led by Rev. Hardy Kim & Rev. Kevin Knab
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6:30 - 7:30 pm Epiphany Worship Service Reception Room Led by Rev. Connie Lee, Rev. Kevin Knab, and Rev. Hardy Kim
Forum @ First ~ Sponsored by the Stembler Ministry
Epiphany 2011
The New Year's Journey Rev. Craig Goodrich Sunday, January 2 10:05 – 11:00 am Fifield Hall
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On Founders Day, January 9, come join the Archives Committee in the Sanctuary during the Sunday School Hour and hear Bill Lyons presenting “Sermons in Stained Glass: History and Interpretation.” There will be handouts and lots of interesting facts revealed! Bill will begin his talk at 10:15 am.
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PROGRAMS & Events
Epiphany Worship Service
Completing the twelve days of Christmas, Epiphany is the welcome, joyous conclusion to the entire sweep of Advent-Christmas.
Sunday, January 2
9:00 & 11:05 a.m., Sanctuary Dr. George B. Wirth preaching
Wednesday, January 5
6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Reception Room Led by Revs. Connie Lee, Hardy Kim & Kevin Knab
Blessed Are You
A Seven Week Lenten Bible Study on the Beatitudes
Small Groups Forming Now Founders Day, Jan. 9
For information, call Ginny Munger (404.873.4607) or Lindsay Armstrong (404.228.7713) F p C
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Chimes PROGRAMS & events urban ministry conference
loving kindness
walking humbly
Building the Beloved Community Mark your calenders for the 2011 Urban Ministry Conference. Community Ministries
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he Partnership Ministry and Community Ministries are working together to present the 2011 Urban Ministry Conference January 13-17. The Partnership Ministry will be sponsoring two events, Dinner and A Movie on Friday night January 14 and a Spiritual Retreat on Saturday January 15, both events to be held at First Presbyterian Church. The Conference will focus on “Building the Beloved Community” based on Ephesians 2:14: “For he himself is our peace, who
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doing justice
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has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.” Friday night’s Dinner & A Movie will feature “Invictus” the story of how a South African soccer team became a symbol of overcoming the barriers of apartheid in the wake of President Mandela’s victory. The film, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon will be a perfect introduction to Saturday’s conference. Plan now to attend both events, Childcare will be available upon request. To register call Connie Lee at 404-228-7741 or Anne Drake at 404-228-7746.
Join our church members and friends from across the city as we serve God, celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday and his legacy by reaching out to others during The Urban Ministry Conference (see the article to left for complete details). Making a Difference in a Community of Need. Remembering, Celebrating and Acting through compassionate Service.
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The Chimes PROGRAMS & Events
2011 Annual Giving Campaign
Yo u r P l e d g e at w o r k Community Outreach We hear so much these days regarding housing foreclosures and the lack of affordable housing.
2010 Annual Giving Campaign
But, the support received through our Annual Giving Campaign makes it possible to be a partner with Habitat for Humanity in building affordable, energy-effi-
dollars for church sponsors, such sum can never be compared to the to the satisfaction the 74 First Presbyterian Church volunteers received in sharing the dream of home ownership with fellow human beings. This year, the 2011 Annual Giving Campaign pledge goal is 800 pledges. As of December 24, we have received 578 pledges. Please consider making your pledge today! Simply fill out the pledge card below or visit us online at www.firstpresatl.org.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Please place this pledge card in the offering plate or mail to 1328 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3209, Attn: Annual Giving by Commitment Sunday, November 14th. Pledges can also be made online at www.firstpresatl.org. PLEASE PRINT
Please check this box if any of the information below is new or has changed in the last year. Name(s): Address:
Home Phone:
2011 ANNUAL GIVING PLEDGE CARD Individual Pledge
Combined Family Pledge
In suport of the ministry and mission of First Presbyterian Church, and continuing my (our) growth in Christian discipleship, I (we) pledge a total of: $ (please prayerfully consider increasing your support this year by at least 5%)
Cell Phone: Please do not send me (us) weekly gift envelopes (submit by 11/07/10 to stop printing)
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cient homes for working families in Atlanta. In 2010, First Presbyterian’s Community Ministries completed two homes in partnership with Haygood Memorial United Methodist, Northwest Presbyterian, Sacred Heart Catholic, and Morningside Presbyterian Churches. Although the total cost of a single Habitat home is fifty five thousand
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Please check this box if you can not make a 2011 pledge (restricts further campaign contacts)
The Chimes PROGRAMS & events
First Presbyterian & Hillside Presbyterian Youth present...
Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday, January 7 & 8, 2011 at 7:30 pm Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 3:00 pm n dmissio $10.00 A 8-7751 404-22
Concessio n available s ! Drinks & Treats
Wednesday@First
First Presbyteri an Church of Atlant a Fifield Hall
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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.
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Thank you to all children and families who brought in Angel Tree donations for Childspring International, baby items for Families First and Genesis Shelter, and gift cards for the Christmas Prayer Breakfast. We had great support for all of these projects!
Wednesday night at First January 5th Paul Humphrey’s will give a presentation to parents on the Calvin Center’s summer camp program. He will be with parents in Fifield Hall (Peachtree Side) from 5:45-6:30. This is a great time to explore summer options and what a Christian camp has to offer to your child. Sacrament Education for First Grade Parents during January Worship education children will start their sacrament education unit on Sunday, January 9th. On both Jan. 9th and the 23rd, parents of first graders will attend worship education with their children after the 9 am service children’s moment. Wednesday January 12 from 5:45-5:30 children and parents will attend another session to study the sacrament of communion. Please contact David Florence 404-228-7735 or Dflorence@firstpresatl.org to sign. Youth Musical On January 9th the elementary children are invited to join together as we share a meal and watch Hairspray together. 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 returning back to Fifield for a celebration lunch with music! 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. 8
January 2 & 9
“Hairspray” rehearsals, I think we’re ready! HAIRSPRAY DRESS REHEARSALS JANUARY 2 AND 3, 2011! We will have our final rehearsals for our opening performance on January 6! Rehearsal will begin at 1:00 sharp each day. On Sunday we will offer lunch at 12:30 PM after worship. On Monday please eat lunch before you arrive. Don’t forget to invite friends and family to see the show! HAIRSPRAY PERFORMANCES AND CONCESSIONS! January 6, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Pancake Supper Night January 7, 2011 – 7:30 PM – Italian Dinner Theater Night January 8, 2011 – 7:30 PM – Homemade Soup and Salad Night January 8, 2011 – 3:00 PM – Dessert Theater Afternoon Tickets are $10 for the performance; Concessions are priced separately! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT YOUTH MISSION WORK IN JAMAICA! 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. 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
We will not meet on January 2. Please join another class. On January 9, will join the Archives Committee for the Founders Day Celebration in the sanctuary. We will learn more about our historic church and have a tour of the beautiful stained glass windows including the four designed by the Louis Tiffany Studios.
Community Bible Study Room B415
On Dec. 19th, join us on the 4th Floor as we continue our study of The Gospel According to John. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!
Covenant Class Room 230
On January 2nd, we’ll join other classes in Fifield Hall with Craig Goodrich teaching on Epiphany 2011: The New Year’s Journey. On January 9th, Dr. Paul Fulks, director of the Samaritan Center, will be leading our class on Dealing with Aging Parents.
Discovering God’s Word Room 317
On Jan. 2, we will join others in Fifield Hall for a combined class, “Epiphany 2011: The New Year’s Journey” (taught by Rev. Craig Goodrich). On Jan. 9 (Founders Day), we meet in the sanctuary for “Sermons in Stained Glass: History and Interpretation” (a presentation by Bill Lyons of the Archives Committee).
Emmaus Class Room 227
Our class will not meet on January 2nd. On January 9 and 16 we’ll resume our study on abiding with Hardy Kim teaching on the meaning of living together in Christian community, followed by Chris Moore-Keish. Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s classic book “Life Together” will be a resource for our discussion. A blessed Christmas to everyone!”
Faith and Life Room 218
On Jan. 2nd, we will join others in Fifield Hall for “Epiphany 2011: The New Year’s Journey” (taught by Rev. Craig Goodrich). On Jan. 9th “Micro Finance and International Missions” Margaret Blackmon will explain the concept of Micro Finance and give an overview of how it is being used by FPC in our mission partnerships. Come learn about the impact of this exciting concept in helping individuals in developing countries.
Internationals Room 327
On Jan. 2nd, class member Martha Ann Stegar will discuss her trip to India in “Namaste from India.” On Jan. 9th, The class will join others for the Founders Day talk and tour in the Sanctuary with Bill Lyons presenting “Sermons in Stained Glass: History and Interpretation.”
Meditation Group Room 319
On Jan. 2nd, we will join others in Fifield Hall for “Epiphany 2011: The New Year’s Journey” (taught by Rev. Craig Goodrich). On Jan. 9th (Founder’s Day), we will join others in the sanctuary for “Sermons in Stained Glass: History and Interpretation” (with Bill Lyons).
Open Door Room 156
On Jan. 2nd, we will join others in Fifield Hall for a combined class, “Epiphany 2011: The New Year’s Journey” (with Rev. Craig Goodrich). On Jan. 9th, Paul Cadenhead will be speaking on the book Sins of Scripture by Spong.
Ours for Today Room B308
We will not meet on January 2nd. Happy New Year! On Jan. 9th, Graham Huff will discuss his work with Childspring and in Haiti.
Spiritual Living Room B202
On Jan 2nd, please join us for class as we discuss contemporary Islam. On Jan. 9th (Founder’s Day), we will join others in the sanctuary for “Sermons in Stained Glass: History and Interpretation” (with Bill Lyons).
The Upper Room Room 332
On Jan. 2nd & 9th, class member Darryl Payne will lead the class in a discussion of the extracanonical books by reviewing some recently discovered writings attributed to the Gnostics. Please join us!
Young Couples Class Room 219
We will not meet on January 2nd! Happy New Year! On Jan. 9th, we will resume our regular schedule.
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SchedulE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
C ircle 1
Monday, January 24th at 7pm at the home of Laura Nunnally, 3180 Arden Road
C ircle 2
Monday, January 3rd at 10am at Canterbury Court
C ircle 3
No meeting in January
C ircle 6
Monday, January 10th at 10am. Contact Adele Shepherd for location
C ircle 7
Monday, January 3rd at 10:30 am at the home of Carolyn Smith, 3809 Castlegate Drive
C ircle 8
Monday, January 10th at 7pm at the home of Caroleta Garrett, 504 Ansley Villa Drive
C ircle 9
Monday, January 3rd at 11am at the Lenbrook Dining Room
C ircle 11
Thursday, January 20th at 7pm. See Evite for location or contact anncouncil@gmail.com
C ircle 12
Tuesday, January 11th at 7pm. See Evite for location or contact goodcaitie@yahoo.com
C ircle 13
Tuesday, January 25th at 6:30pm. See Evite for location or contact kbhamer@comcast.net
Forum @ First Fifield Hall
On Jan. 2nd, please gather in Fifield Hall to hear Rev. Craig Goodrich begin 2011 with a class entitled: Epiphany 2011: The New Year’s Journey. Jan. 9th is Founder’s Day at FPC, and we meet in the sanctuary for a guided tour of the stained glass windows offered by Bill Lyons and the FPC Archives Committee.
Come Join Us! Contact Tanya Soderberg, tsoderberg@bellsouth.net, for information about joining an FPC Women’s Circle
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“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
Music for January 2 Anthem A Maiden Most Gentle – Andrew Carter Comm. Eastern Monarch, Sages Three – Sumsion Ben. Rsp. Threefold Amen
Music for January 9 Start your new year by reading one of the inspirational books we have in stock, or we can order one for you.
The Mustard Seed
Wednesdays 9-1, 4:30-6:30 Sundays 9-1 (404) 201-6442 info@themustardseedbookstore.com
Anthem Rejoice With Heart and Voice – Lovelace Offertory Awake My Soul – Wood Ben. Rsp. Gaelic Blessing – Rutter
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First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta 1328 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30309-3209 HOW TO CONTACT US Phone/404-892-8461 Fax/404-228-7760 E-mail: youbelong@firstpresatl.org Web: www.firstpresatl.org WORSHIP Sunday Communion Service - 8:30 am Sunday Worship Services -9:00 am & 11:15 am Sunday School 10:05 am WEEKLY BROADCASTS Sundays live at 9:00 am & 11:15 am On demand anytime www.firstpresatl.org/servicesonline AIB Cable Network (Comcast Channel 5; Smyrna Channel 22) Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.