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SUNDAY Schedule
May 1 & 8, 2011 Christ at the Center
Sunday, May 1 • 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 • Marriage Enrichment Class 9:00 am, Fifield Hall • One Worship Service Ordination and Installation of New Officers -10:15 am, Sanctuary • Annual Meeting - 11:15 pm Sanctuary • Picnic - 12:15 pm Church Parking Lot • Children’s Musical - 4:00 pm, Fifield Hall
Sunday, May 8 • 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 • Sunday School for all ages 10:05 am • Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm Fifield Hall
May 1 & 8 George Wirth to preach
MAY 1, Annual Meeting & Church Picnic “With God, All Things Are Possible!”
As we gather together for worship, education, fellowship, the Annual Meeting and the Church Picnic this coming Sunday (please see the schedule listed below), our sermon title will be “With God, All Things Are Possible!” We will also ordain and install our new elders in the Class of 2014 during the 10:15 Worship hour (one service only), and re-affirm the theme “Christ At The Center” which has helped to guide us and provide our congregation with a sense of identity and direction over the past decade. I look forward to seeing all of you on this special Sunday, and to celebrating our life together in the Lord!
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6:30 am - Prayer Breakfast for Homeless 8:30 am - Communion Service in Winship Chapel 9-1:00 pm - The Mustard Seed Bookstore 9:00 am - Sunday School for All Ages 10:15 am - Worship Service in Sanctuary 11:15 am - Annual Meeting in Sanctuary 12:15 pm - Picnic, Church Parking Lot 4:00 pm - Elementary Musical in Fifield
MAY 8, MOTHER’s DAY “Remembering Erma Bombeck” Mother’s Day is a long standing tradition here at First Presbyterian Church, as we recognize and honor all of the women who have brought us into this world, raised us in our homes, helped to guide us through the journey of life, and walked beside us by faith every step of the way. The sermon title, “Remembering Erma Bombeck” will not only remind us of a very special woman who embodied motherhood in all of it’s joy and struggle, but will also help us focus on the scripture lesson from Proverbs 31 which I hope you will read prior to our worship services at 9:00 and 11:15 am. We will also collect a special offering for the Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, designated by our Session to help sustain the older adults who cannot afford to pay the full amount for the care and concern which they receive. We hope and pray that everyone will give generously as the Lord has given to you, and to God be the glory!
Faithfully yours,
George B. Wirth
The Chimes Care, Growth & Events
Pastoral Care Report
Prayers for THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE
(As of April 7, 2011)
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 1st Sgt. Antonio G. Whitfield MC2 Tyler Wilson
Recuperating: Jim Mills, Dodie Chapman Births: Congratulations to: grandparents Margaret and Ted Shirley following the birth of Christopher Conner Shirley on January 13th; parents are Ailish & Grant Shirley; Heather and Todd Lakes who welcomed Kellen Lincoln Lakes on March 23rd; proud big brothers are Riley & Finnegan. Deaths: We extend our condolences and lift up in prayer: Tom and Mary Katherine Greene & family following the death of Mary Katherine’s grandmother, Betty Lou Smith, on March 23rd; Christine Newcombe & family upon the death of her mother, Linda Newcombe, on March 25th; Jay Bowman & family following the death of his grandmother, Hazel Jane Clauselle Whittaker, on March 27th; John & Debbie Stephenson & family upon the death of John’s mother, Lottie Jacova Edewaard Stephenson, on March 27th; Nancy Sligh & family following the death of her father, George Danehy, on March 30th; and Jim & Lucy Cherry & family, Cindy & Jason Cherry & family, following the death of Lucy’s brother, Josiah “Josh” Wilson Arnold, on April 1st.
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he Annual Meeting of the congregation has been called by the session for Sunday, May 1, 2011 at approximately 11:15 am, immediately following the one worship service, which begins at 10:15 am. The business to be conducted at the meeting will include: Election of the Nominating committee, Class of 2013 - nominees are: Greg Council, Eve Earnest, Nancy Peterson and Wil York. As well as other reports relating to the life and ministry of First Presbyterian Church. William M. Earnest Clerk of Session
Immediately following the Annual Meeting, join us for a Church Picnic to be held in the church parking lot. We look forward to seeing you on this important Sunday.
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May 1 & 8
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COME-ON-ALONG TO A DAY ON LAKE BURTON DATE: Thursday, May 26, 2011 TIME: Meet at 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. returning around 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. COST: $20 Join us for a bus trip to the Barber’s family lake house, “White Pines.” Enjoy a catered lunch on the porch overlooking the lake and take a pontoon boat ride with “Captain Bill” Barber. For reservations, please call Pat Kimbrell (404.228.7719), and if you need a ride from one of the Hi-Rises, please call Julia Brooke (404.438.7344).
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May 4 & 11
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 Children’s Musical Performance.
T h e F i n e A r t s C omm i t t e e presents
Andrew Crawford Metal Artist
Join Andrew at his design - Nancy’s Garden Lamppost – outside of the Smith Building to hear from the artist and then travel by car to his Westside studio to see his artisans at work. Complete the tour with more conversation and light urban bites and wine. Tickets available online now or outside of Fifield Hall. Reserve your space early. Due to studio space limitation, we must limit this special event to just 50 people.
Cost $20 per person
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Tickets available between Worship services or by emailing Kate Breytspraak at kbreytspraak@firstpresatl.org.
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All Youth are invited to join us for the Elementary Musical.
W ednesday N ight C hoirs choirs april 20 only
5:30 - 6:25 pm 6:30 - 7:25 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm
May 15, 2011, 4:00pm
articipants are still needed for the 7th Annual Jamaica Mission trip which will take place July 13-24. We are planning on spending time with the Mt. Olivet Boys Home in Mandeville and with the Theodora Project in Negril. We will once again staff the Vacation Bible School in Negril. If you are interested in par-
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Handbell Choir St. Cecilia Consort Chancel Choir
Wednesday Night Studies & Worship
M ay 4 6:30 - 7:30 pm “It’s Cool in the Furnace” Children’s Musical Fifield Hall
M ay 11 5:30 - 9:00 pm When Religion Becomes Lethal, featuring Dr. Charles Kimball Dinner, Lecture and Panel Discussion (See page 5 for details) RSVP for child care or dinner by calling Dottie Hitchcock at 404.228.7709
ticipating on this mission trip, please contact Rev. Connie Lee (clee@firstpresatl.org), Deloris BryantBooker (deebb1@bellsouth.net), or Meg Jones (margaretjones@xerox.com) ASAP! The cost of the trip is $1515. Some scholarship assistance is available for youth and young adults.
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WHATWE’REREADING The Mustard Seed A new edition of the sold-out First Presbyterian history, A Church on Peachtree, will be hot off the presses in time for the annual congregational meeting on May 1. Thanks to the generosity of the estate of the late Sam Inman, a copy of the book will be given free to each First family immediately after the meeting. Those who miss the meeting can pick up their free books during regular store hours on Sundays or Wednesdays in the Mustard Seed through Labor Day weekend. Additional copies will be available for $10. A Church on Peachtree by Beth Dawkins Bassett and Gayle White First published in 1998 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of First Presbyterian’s founding, A Church on Peachtree was originaly written by Beth Dawkins. This updated edition includes a new chapter covering the years 1998-2011 by church member Gayle White.
The Mustard Seed Wednesdays 9-1, 4:30-6:30 • Sundays 9-1 4
May 1 & 8
Elementary Musical: “IT ’S COOL IN THE FURNACE” A Musical about Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
Created by Buryl Red and Grace Hawthorne
Sunday, May 1 ~ 4:00 pm Wednesday, May 4 ~ 6:30 pm F p C
Christian Education
Ever Thought about Becoming a Stephen Minister? Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please prayerfully consider becoming a part of this exciting ministry. If you think you might be interested, please call Rev. Chris Moore-Keish at: (404)228-7720.
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CHILDREN’S SUNDAY May 15, 2011
When Religion Becomes Lethal
“For Our Children’s Sake”
The Explosive Mix of Politics and Religion In Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Celebrate, Educate, Activate!
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9:00 am and 11:15 am
Presidential Professor of Religious Studies University of Oklahoma
l Elementary children will lead us l Commissioning of Elementary Family Mission to Appalachia
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Adult Sunday School
“Family Stress, the individuality of each child and parenting” 10:05 am in Fifield Hall
5:30 – 6:30 pm Book Signing & Dinner by reservation Fifield Hall
David M. Alexander, psychotherapist and member of the Temple, specializes in child, family and parenting concerns.
6:45 – 8:30 pm Lecture & Panel Discussion Sanctuary
For more information contact David Florence at dflorence@firstpresatl.org, or Jennifer Pendergast at jpendergast@mindspring.com, or Barbara Richardson at BRichardson@familiesfirst.org.
8:30 – 9:00 pm Dessert, Conversation & Book Signing Reception Room RSVP for child care and/or dinner by calling Dottie Hitchcock at 404.228.7709.
You are invited to be a part of FPC’s new Legacy Giving Corner
Education for Ministry
Small Group Bible Study Program September 2011- May 2012
How will you remember First Presbyterian Church? We will be placing an emphasis on Legacy Giving in May. cy
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Thursdays with Lindsay Armstrong 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Thursdays with Hardy Kim 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Registration begins online on March 27 and concludes on May 10.
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Don’ t miss the Children’s Musical May 1st & 4th
End of Year Gifts
Help us thank our volunteer leaders by bringing in written thank you cards!! Your notes will create a wonderful gift to show our volunteer leaders how much we appreciate all they do.
VBS registration has begun! For more information, please contact Margaret Evans at http://www.firstpresatl.org/vbs Summer PMO Summer PMO registration has begun! For more info, please go to http://www.firstpresatl.org/pmo Register for the 5th Grade Retreat May 6-7 and Introduction to the Senior Highs on May 8. Contact Dflorence@firstpresatl.org Education for Parents in 30’s and 40’s Pastoral Counselor, David Shew, will lead Men’s Development on May 1. Women’s Development on May 8.
IS YOUR FAMILY TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? Don’t forget to take us along. Worship with us live from any place in the world. http://www.firstpresatl.org Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2011 CONFIRMATION CLASS! On April 17, First Presbyterian Church accepted into membership 16 Ninth Grade Students! Be sure to welcome Palmer Brown, Maddie Downs, Ann DuPre, Declan Farrisee, Ben Flood, Clare Hasbrouck, Mallory Hazell, Richard Jackson, ation m Caroline Kenny, Rebecca r fi on Martin, Caroline Midis, 2011 Class! C Riley Muse, Harry O’Connor, Sam Orr, Bailey Palmer, and Amanda Polhemus!
ELEMENTARY MUSICAL MAY 1 AND 4, 2011 Don’ t miss the Children’s Musical, “It’s Cool In The Furnace” which premiers May 1. You will not want to miss this precious show about Daniel, Shadrach, Meshack, Abednego and the fiery furnace. We need youth to help backstage, with make up and costumes. Performances are 4:00 on May 1 and 6:30 on May 4. Don’t miss out! YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM We are looking for youth who want to be leaders for the 2011-2012 church year. We need at least 2 representatives from each class (612th grade). This is a self-appointed position, but by volunteering you commit to monthly meetings as well as providing leadership for the youth department and the church. This YLT will have an overnight planning retreat on Saturday, May 14 to vision for next year and make plans. Email Allison or Alan to sign up. JAMAICA ORIENTATIONS MAY 15 AND 18, 2011 All youth planning to go to Jamaica need to attend Orientation Sessions on Sunday, May 15 at 12:30 PM and Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 PM. Make plans to attend these sessions which will be vitally important for getting the most recent information about these missions trips and for getting oriented to the culture of Jamaica and the work projects we will do.
UPCOMING YOUTH MISSION TRIPS Please pray for our college students, youth and leaders who are preparing for 2011 Mission Trips.
May 29-June 4 – College Mission Trip to Haiti June 5-11 – Sr. High Mission Trip to Jamaica
June 12-18 – Jr. High Mission Trip to Jamaica
July 10-16 – Passport Mission Trip to Missouri
July 23-30 – Youth Family Mission Trip to Honduras
The Chimes adult sunday school
Berean Bible Class Reception Room
On May 1st and 8th, Berean Class favorite Dr. Mark Douglas returns for “Love and Justice in Christian Life.” Join us and bring a friend.
Community Bible Study Room B415
Join us on the 4th Floor as we continue our study of The Gospel According to John.
Covenant Class Room 230
On May 1st and 8th, Tom Munger will be leading our class. Join us!
Discovering God’s Word Room 317
This spring, our class is studying John Claypool’s book, Glad Reunion: Meeting Ourselves in the Lives of Biblical Men and Women. On May 1st, we will discuss “Saul” (p. 85-94), and on May 8th, “David” (p. 95102). Please join us!
Emmaus Class Room 227
Emmaus Class will resume meeting in our regular classroom with Craig Goodrich leading us for May 1st and 8th. These classes will focus on the two post-Resurrection, “Jesus citing” stories-Jesus on the road to Emmaus and Jesus having breakfast with the disciples on the beach. . . who is the resurrection Jesus to US in our everyday lives? What do these stories teach us about His call on our lives? Please join us for a meaningful discussion.
Meditation Group Room 319
Do you wonder if God is really listening to your prayers? Have you thought about if you are taking the time to listen for his answers? Do you need some help getting centered? Beginners are welcome as we have some new people each week!
Open Door Room 156
Kevin Knab will be speaking to the Open Door Class on May 1 and 8.
Older Young Couples Room 322
A vibrant, conversational class that discusses a variety of topics, including the Bible, theology, current events, and the arts. Most of us are thirty something and many have young children. All of us are friendly and eager for new people to join us as we learn, laugh, drink coffee, and build friendships together. Visitors welcome!
Spiritual Living Room B202
Througout the month of May, we are discussing Emett Fox’s book, Diagrams for Living, during the month of May.
The Upper Room Room 332
David Shew is a Pastoral Counselor at the Crossings Pastoral counseling Center in Decatur and he will be presenting and leading discussion. On May 1st, we will discuss The 30’s and 40’s – A Male Perspective. Women are invited to eavesdrop on this session! On May 8th, we will discuss The 30’s and 40’s – A Female Perspective. Men are invited to eavesdrop on this session!
Young Couples Class Room 219
On May 1st and 8th Hardy Kim will lead our class in a lively discussion. The topic is still TBD, but we hope you will join us!
Ours for Today Room B308
Our class is designed for parents of kids Pre-School~High School. We are an energetic group of 30–50 “somethings” who are seeking spiritual and practical guidance on our journey of faith. We consider ourselves to be very “low key.” We are the perfect class for the adult who has not been to Sunday School since they were a child. Come Join Us!
Faith and Life Room 218
On May 1st and 8th,Please join us as Eddie Birchfield speaks about the book Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby.
Forum @ First Fifield Hall
It’s time for a little marriage enrichment in Fifield Hall, and you are invited as we welcome Dr. David Shew, Pastoral Counselor at the Crossings Pastoral Counseling Center in Decatur, GA. At the 9:00 am class on May 1st, Dr. Shew will be speaking on men’s age-related changes in mid-life. Join us for: The 30’s and 40’s – A Male Perspective. Women are encouraged to attend as well. At the 10:05 am class on May 8th, Dr. Shew presents on women in mid-life as we discuss: The 30’s and 40’s – A Female Perspective. Men and women alike are invited to attend.
Internationals Room 327 On May 1st, Jack Hardin will present and discuss Islam’s Sharia Law. On May 8th, Jack Hardin will review the “Challenges presented by North Korea, China/Taiwan, and Filipino rebel issues.”
WHEN YOU’VE BEEN MARRIED A LONG TIME, YOU GET TO KNOW WHAT THE OTHER PERSON THINKS.
NO YOU DON’T.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SERIES Differences in the 30’s & 40’s Male and Female Led by The Reverend David Shew, Pastoral Counselor Sunday, May 1st ~ 9:00 am A Male Perspective Women, you are invited to eavesdrop!
Sunday, May 8th ~10:05 am A Female Perspective Men, you are invited to eavesdrop!
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Adult Sunday School
FOOD DRIVE
“Winners”
Music for May 1 Prelude Anthem Offertory Ben Rsp Postlude
With over 5000 items donated to the FPC Venable Food Pantry, this year’s food drive was supported by every Adult Sunday School class and was incredibly successful. Thank you! Special recognition goes to our prize winning classes: l Most Enthusiastic Collectors Award: Discovering God’s Word l Full ‘O Beans: Ours for Today l Meat the Need: Faith & Life l Crazy Cuckoos: Upper Room l Honorable Mention: Women’s Bible Class
Well done to all classes! Many hungry people are being fed, thanks to your generosity.
Music for May 8
Need a graduation or bridal shower gift? Stop by for gift suggestions from our staff.
The Mustard Seed
Wednesdays 9-1, 4:30-6:30 Sundays 9-1 (404) 201-6442 info@themustardseedbookstore.com
Paean of Joy – arr. Sue Mitchell-Wallace Rondo Passacaglia – Cynthia Dobrinski Easter Anthem – Billings Thine’s All the Glory – Billings Carillon – Louis Vierne
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Prelude Anthem Offertory Ben Rsp Postlude
Arise My Heart With Gladness Variations – Flor Peeters (9:00): Ubi Caritas – Durufle (11:00): Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Choir (9:00): Notre Pere – Durufle (The Lord’s Prayer) (11:00): Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Choir (9:00): Amen - Naumann Variation on “Engleberg” [Hymn #264] – Searle Wright
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