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SUNDAY Schedule
January 1 & 8, 2012 Christ at the Center
Sunday, January 1 Epiphany Communion • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • The Mustard Seed Bookstore closed • Communion Worship Service 10:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Reception Room
Sunday, January 8 Founder’s Day • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • Communion Service 8:15 am, Winship Chapel • The Mustard Seed Bookstore closed • Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary
• Cherub Choir - 9:30
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• Sunday School for All Ages - 10:05 am
Dr. Steve Hayner, featured Stewardship speaker. See page 4 for details
• Stewardship Brunch - 10:15 am, Fifield Hall • Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm, Reception Room • Youth Musical “Guys and Dolls” 3:00 pm, Fifield Hall
January 1,
January 8,
Epiphany Communion at 10:15 am – One Worship Service (no Sunday School)
Founders’ Sunday at 9:00 and 11:15 am – Resume regular schedule
Dear Friends, As we prepare to celebrate the beginning of another New Year, I look forward to worshipping with you here at the corner of 16th and Peachtree Streets on January 1 – Epiphany Communion Sunday. The title of our sermon will be “Go The Distance” which might be a familiar phrase to those of you who remember the film “Field Of Dreams” and the deep, resonating voice of actor James Earl Jones speaking from heaven to Ray Kinsella (played by Kevin Kostner) telling him to Go the distance.” Well, that’s the same theme which the Apostle Paul had in mind as he wrote to the Philippians: “forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus” (3:13-14). That seems to be a good text to help set the course of our lives in the coming year, and I hope that you will come join us in the sanctuary as we worship the Lord and celebrate the sacrament of communion. Please invite your family and friends to come on along too – Onward and Upward! January 1 & 8 George Wirth to preach
Every year we celebrate Founders’ Sunday on the day that is closest to our beginning date of January 8, 1848 when 19 women and men, guided by God and focused on Jesus Christ as the Center of their lives, launched the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. This is always a special day in for us, and it will be even more so on January 8 as we center our attention on the sermon theme “What If The Founders Came Back?” because we are actually going to be visited by all of them and by our former pastor Dr. J. Sprole Lyons! With their help, we are also going to launch the 2012 Stewardship Season and “Imagine” the future which the Lord has in store for us in ministry and mission throughout the coming year. Between worship services, our co-chairs MC Alvine and Holly King invite you to come to our Stewardship Brunch where Dr. Steve Hayner will be our speaker. Steve is the President of Columbia Theological Seminary and is a very dynamic speaker. So please plan to join us on January 8 – can’t wait to see everybody in the sanctuary!
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 Captain Alexandria Victoria Miller Captain John Warren Robey Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Ensign David B. Sibley USN Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III
RAINBOWS hope and healing in the face of loss ur RAINBOWS program resumes on January 5. 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. Call Susan Anthony at 404-257-9388, or the Pastoral Care office at 404-228 7719.
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RAINBOWS SCHEDULE Thursday evenings, Jan. 5 - Feb. 23 Dinner: 6:00 Groups: 6:40-7:45
Pastoral Care Report (As of December 22, 2011) Hospitalized: Leila Taratus Rehab: Florence Inman Recuperating: Beverly Wesley, Virginia Powell Births: Congratulations and many blessings to: John & Amy Sorrells following the birth of Maxwell Stephen Sorrells on December 4th; big brother is Jack; McCamey & Randall Fontes following the December 15th birth of Miss Catherine Neal Fontes; proud big sister is Julia. Deaths: We extend our deepest sympathy and lift up in prayer: Clancy, Chris and Katie Buckler following the death of husband and father, James W. (Jim) Buckler Jr., on December 10th; the friends of Dolores De Moura, who died December 10th; Landora Schermerhorn & family following the death of her husband, Dr. Thomas J. Schermerhorn, on December 17th; Sam Roberts and family following the death of his wife, Mary Roberts, on December 17th; Linda Newmark, Rob & Tracy Grady & family, following the death of husband and step-father, Bob Newmark, on December 18th.
Join the FPC Family as we take
“A DAY ON - NOT A DAY OFF” for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 16, 2012 Meet in Fifield Hall at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and then choose one of the following projects: t Belmont Hills Elementary School in Smyrna - We will carpool there and help with various projects. (Volunteers ages 5 and up!) t FPC Clothing Closet - Our clothing closet is in desperate need of “sorting and organizing”. t FPC Food Pantry - Food donations need to be sorted and stocked. t Make Sandwiches - Volunteers are needed to make sandwiches for our homeless guests. t Other projects to serve the community Elementary contact Lauren Patrus, 404.228.7735 or lpatrus@firstpresatl.org Community contact Anne Drake, 404.228.7746 or adrake@firstpresatl.org
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January 1 & 8
The Chimes programs & events
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RACE TO NOWHERE A Film by Vicki Abeles
T he M ustard S eed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm,
A PARENTING SEMINAR Race to Nowhere is a documentary film examining the pressures faced by young people, teachers, and parents in our fast-paced, high-stakes education system and culture. It is a call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.
Wednesday January 25, 2012 The Reception Room Dinner: $8.00 ~ Film is Complimentary Dinner: 5:00 to 6:00 pm Film: 6:00 to 7:30 pm Discussion: 7:30 to 8:30 pm – Discussion facilitated by Catharina Chang Earnest, Ph. D.,
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 resumes with a special evening about summer camps.
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No activities Jan 4. Youth bible study starts Jan 11
W ednesday N ight C hoirs
5:30 - 6:25 pm 6:00 - 6:45 pm 6:45 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:25 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Handbell Choir Archangel Choir (Grade 1 -2) Archangel Choir (Grade 3 -5) St. Cecilia Consort (Jan 4 &11) Chancel Choir (Jan 4 &11)
Wednesday Night Studies & Worship J anuary 4 No activities Jan 4
J anuary 11 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Winship Chapel Taze Worship Rev. Kevin D. Knab
FPC member and professor at Georgia State University, Dept. of Counseling and Psychological Services.
RSVP: Katharine Hamer, khamer@firstpresatl.org Lauren Patrus, lpatrus@firstpresatl.org Allison Per-Lee, aper-lee@firstpresatl.org
THE DARK SIDE of AMERICA’S ACHIEVEMENT CULTURE
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Stewardship Season Brunch Sunday, January 8, 10:15 am, Fifield Hall
Please join us for brunch on Founders Sunday, featuring Columbia Seminary President Dr. Stephen Hayner, as we kick off the 2012 Stewardship Season. Come hear what God imagines for us in 2012!
Thursday, January 5th-7:00 pm Friday & Saturday, January 6th & 7th-7:30 pm Sunday, January 8th- 3:00 pm All performances are in Fifield Hall
All Tickets are $10 and Concessions are $2-$6 and all benefit 2012 Youth Missions.
Make plans now to enjoy Dinner & Snacks Thursday, January 5 - 7:00 pm “Dulce de Leche” Pancake Supper~featuring Milk Shakes, Pancakes & Sausage Friday, January 6 – 7:30 pm “Hot Box” Dinner~featuring homemade Italian Dinner Saturday, January 7 - 7:30 pm “Gamblers Night”~Soup & Sandwich~featuring choice of homemade soup and grilled cheese sandwich) Sunday, January 8 - 3:00 pm “Save-a-Soul” Bake Sale
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Concessions available every performance include: Sodas, Bottled Water, Coffee (specialty flavors available), Hot Chocolate, Hot Spiced Tea, Candy (Candy bars, skittles, starburst, etc.), and other treats!
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volunteers to deliver meals within a 5-mile radius of First Presbyterian Church. Delivery days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Volunteers are needed as regulars and substitutes. Pickup of meals is at 11 am. Delivery is usually completed within an hour. • Volunteers on Friday are our greatest need • For more information please call on Mon, Wed, or Fri between 9 am and 2 pm - Sandra Harsh, 404-228-7729.
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urban ministry conference
Mark your calendars for January 12-16, 2012 as we celebrate our ministry to the city of Atlanta. The UMC is jointly sponsored by The Partnership Ministry of Hillside and First Presbyterian and Community Ministries in co-sponsorship with the Cousins Foundation. The Conference will offer a variety of opportunities for all members of our congregations and community: the King Concert at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on Thursday evening, Dinner and A Movie on Friday evening at FPC, Tony Campolo, keynote speaker on Saturday at FPC, and worship leader Sunday at FPC, Day of Service on Monday. You are invited to share a great fellowship as we dialogue, listen, work alongside each other to be the presence of healing and hope to our beloved community.
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youth GUYS AND DOLLS PREMIERS JANUARY 5-8, 2012! Cast, Crew and Technical Team needs to arrive 2 hours prior to each performance for meal, make-up, costuming, sound check, prop check, etc. I’m sure we will have fabulous performances! Any youth not involved in these groups, we need your for ticket sales and hospitality! Please try to attend. Dress Rehearsals are January 2 – 1:00-7:00 PM and January 3 – 5:00-9:00 PM! YOUTH SKI RETREAT! JANUARY 13-16, 2011 All youth going on the Ski Retreat to Winterplace, WV, watch your email for details for the trip. We will depart Friday afternoon at 5:00 PM and return on Monday at 5:00 PM. Think and Pray SNOW!!!
GUYS AND DOLLS JANUARY 8 Elementary Children will see Youth Musical. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16, 2012 Join us on Monday, January 16th, as we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with “a day on - not a day off!” Stay tuned for more details with service opportunities for the whole family! Race to Nowhere JANUARY 25 Documentary, dinner and discussion. The schedule for the evening will be as follows:
YOUTH SUNDAY PLANNING JANUARY 8, 2012 AT 10:05 AM! All High School Youth please make a special effort to get to Sunday School on January 8! We will be planning for Youth Sunday which is February 12, 2012! We need your help to plan the theme and make preparations! Please come! WINTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY FOR YOUTH JANUARY 11-FEBRUARY 8, 2012! All youth are invited and encouraged to come to Bible Study on Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30 PM! Bring your Bible and money for dinner. We will go out to dinner this winter! Join us and bring friends! UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE NEW YEAR! January 5-8 – Guys and Dolls Youth Musical January 13-16 – Youth Ski Retreat January 25 – Youth Parent Seminar – “Race To Nowhere”
5:00 - Wednesday night dinner in Fifield
February 5 – Super Bowl Party
6:00-7:30 - “Race to Nowhere” will be shown in the Reception Room
February 12 – Youth Sunday
7:30-8:30 - Conversation and discussion about the movie facilitated by Catharina Chang Earnest, Ph. D., FPC member and professor at Georgia State University in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services. LOGOS and N/P childcare will be extended to provide parents (we encourage all parents to attend!) the opportunity to stay for the entire program. First Communion January 29, 2012 Sacrament Education for parents and children with Rev. Lindsay Armstrong and Lauren Patrus will be in Winship Chapel on January 18th from 6 - 6:30. Please contact Lauren with any questions. Save the Date: Feb. 12th Elementary Bowling Party be on the lookout for details! 6
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The Chimes adult sunday school A gora Room 322
In New Testament Greek, the name means “meeting place,” and we are a vibrant, conversational class that discusses a variety of topics, including Bible, theology, current events, and arts. Most of us are thirty something, and many have young children. We will not be meeting on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
Berean Bible Class Reception Room
The Bereans were critical thinkers who, with study, became believers. (Acts 17:10-12). This year our theme is “What is the Bible?” It is God’s word, but it is also art, literature, and the most influential book ever written, and that is just the beginning. No class January 1. Happy New Year! No class January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
Community Bible Study Room B415
Taught by the Rev. Charles Black and Rev. Connie Lee, the Community Sunday School Class includes First Presbyterian members and community participants. We will not be meeting on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
Covenant Class Room 230
We will not be meeting on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
D iscovering G od ’ s W ord Room 317
We will not meet on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
Emmaus Class Room 227
Happy New Year- the Emmaus Class will not meet on Sunday, January 1st. On January 8th, we will participate in the Stewardship Brunch in Fifield Hall. We will resume our studies of King’s Cross on the 15th.
G alatians 3:28, Room 323
A brand new Bible Study class, we are open, inclusive, and discussion-oriented. Join us for historically informed, biblically grounded conversations about faith issues. We will not be meeting on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
Internationals Room 327
We will not be meeting on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
Meditation Group Room 320
On Jan. 1, there will be no Sunday school classes. Happy New Year! January 8, we will join everyone for the Stewardship Brunch in Fifield Hall.
Open Door Room 156
We will not meet on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
Ours for Today Room B308
Throughout the year we host speakers who share their insight and perspective on parenting, marriage and the challenges facing the modern Christian family. We will not be meeting on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
Spiritual Living Room B202
J A N U A R Y
SchedulE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
C ircle 1
Monday, January 23rd at 7pm at the home of Jane Race, 808 Hillpine Drive
C ircle 2
Monday, January 2nd at 10am at Canterbury Court
C ircle 3
No Meeting in January
C ircle 6
Monday, January 9th at 9:30am Contact Adele Shepherd for location
C ircle 7
Monday, January 9th at 10:30am at the home of Carolyn Smith, 3809 Castlegate Drive
C ircle 8
Monday, January 9th at 7pm Contact Barbara Beard or Elizabeth Shepherd for location
C ircle 9
Monday, January 5th at 11am at the Lenbrook Dining Room
C ircle 11
Thursday, January 19th at 7pm at the home of Shelly Bratton
C ircle 12
On Jan. 1, there will be no Sunday school classes. Happy New Year! January 8, we will join everyone for the Stewardship Brunch in Fifield Hall.
Tuesday, January 10th at 7pm See Evite for location or contact goodcaitie@yahoo.com
The Upper Room Room 332
See Evite for location or contact kbhamer@comcast.net
We will not meet on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
C ircle 13
Come Join Us! Contact Carla Ferrell, ferrell04@comcast.net, for information about joining an FPC Women’s Circle
Faith and Life Room 218
Faith and Life is not meeting on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
First Foundations Room 319
On Jan. 1, there will be no Sunday school classes. Happy New Year! January 8, we will join everyone for the Stewardship Brunch in Fifield Hall.
Forum @ First Fifield Hall
We will not be meeting on Jan. 1 and on January 8 we will join the other classes in Fifield Hall for Founders Day.
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CHURCHWIDE NOTICE Beginning Sunday, January 8th, the 8:30 am Communion Service in Winship Chapel will start at 8:15 am.
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“New name, new logo, same great teaching.”
For information about private music instruction and group music, dance, and art classes, please visit us on the web or call: Kate Breytspraak, Director (404) 228-7762 www.firstpresatl.org/sfa
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Music for January 1 Prelude OFFERTORY Postlude
Pastorale on “Adeste, fideles” - Pietro A. Yon Prelude on “What Child Is This” - Richard Purvis Ave Maria In Thee Is Gladness - J.S. Bach
THE SCHOOL OF FINE
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Music for January 8 We are closed for inventory and restocking. Thank you to everyone for making this our best year yet!
The Mustard Seed
Wednesdays 9-1, 4:30 - 6:30 Sundays 9-1 (404) 201-6442 info@themustardseedbookstore.com
PRELUDE OFFERTORY Upon This Rock - Beck POSTLUDE Highland Cathedral Mr. Henry Frantz - bagpiper
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The Chimes Bi-weekly Newsletter of
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