Volume 16, No. 51 ˜ December 22, 2019 – January 4, 2020

Senior Adult Ministry, Tammy Burkhalter EVE SPECIAL Ministry News CHARLIE BUCHANAN AT WIT & WISDOM College Ministry, Mason Simmons On Tuesday, January 7, we are pleased to have Tuesday, December 24, 10:30–11:00pm COLLEGE GATHERING JANUARY 3 FPC’s own Rev. Charlie Buchanan, Student View our Television All college students are invited to gather at Terry Ministries Pastor, as our Wit & Wisdom speaker. Special on WHNS-TV Fox Carolina and Christine Bruner’s house on Friday, January 3, Come learn how God is moving in the lives of our 7:00–9:00pm. We will be ringing in the new year students to build the Kingdom over the next 50 together as we look forward to what it will bring! years! The program begins at 11:30am, followed Member News You don’t need to bring anything—simply show up by lunch ($8) at 12:30pm. Reserve your seat BAPTISMS (December 15, 2019) ready to see some old friends and make new ones. and lunch by noon on Thursday, January 2, with Carsyn Arnold Riley and William “Liam” Hunter Riley, daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. William Johnstone The address is 15 McDaniel Court, Greenville, SC Susan Stewart ([email protected] or Riley (Meg) 29605. Hope to see you there! 672.1756). SYMPATHY Congregational Care, Tammy Burkhalter Student Ministry, Charlie Buchanan The pastors and congregation extend sympathy to HELPING THOSE IN NEED THIS WINTER ROOTS WEDNESDAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Mrs. Becky Garcia in the death of her husband, Dr. To help those in need during the Christmas December 25 and January 1: No Roots meetings Lee Garcia, on December 13. and winter seasons, please prayerfully consider January 8: Roots resumes on normal schedule Mr. and Mrs. Don Martin (Darleene) and family in contributing to the Turner Memorial Fund. Your CONFIRMATION 2020 BEGINS JANUARY 5 the death of her father, Arthur Buist “A.B.” Jordan donations allow us to help both members and Our confirmation class for 2020 will begin January III of Dillon, SC, on December 13. non-members with utility bills during the cold 5, meeting during the Sunday School hour (9:45– Mr. and Mrs. Bill Quarles and family in the death months. Remember also to bring non-perishable 10:40am). This 12-week course will investigate the of his brother, John Quarles of Dalton, GA, on items to place in the food baskets around the very foundations of our faith and what makes us December 14. church. This helps our Food Basket Ministry feed Christians. Confirmation is a prerequisite for 7th IN MEMORIAM those who are hungry in our community. If you and 8th graders who seek membership at First Dr. Lee Burmann Garcia have any questions regarding the Turner Memorial Pres. Register at FirstPresGreenville.org. January 24, 1929 – December 13, 2019 Fund or the Food Basket Ministry, please contact Tammy Burkhalter, Congregational Care Director Announcements Memorials & Honors (672.0327, [email protected]). We MUSIC MINISTRY FUND appreciate your generous donations! DECEMBER 29 SCHEDULE In loving memory of On Sunday, December 29, our worship services Martha Beth Sturgis by Roy and Gloria Seaver First Presbyterian Academy, Tom Roe will be at 10:45am (Ignite) in Fellowship Hall and ACADEMY DOWNTOWN PRIORITY ENROLLMENT TURNER MEMORIAL FUND 11:00am in the Sanctuary. Adult Sunday School is In loving memory of First Presbyterian Academy Downtown has opened optional; please check with your class. Childcare Porter Evette by Mrs. Sylvia Evette priority enrollment for our current families (K2- will be available for ages 5 and under during the Margaret Murphy by the Covenant Class K6) as of December 2. Open enrollment for all Sunday School hour in the Nursery Suite. Kids VISITATION MINISTRY FUND begins Wednesday, January 8. For details, contact Church will run as normal starting at 10:30am. In loving memory of Claudette Oliver at 235.0122. YEAR-END GIVING Martha Beth Sturgis by Mrs. Mary Jane Life Connections Ministry, Claire Ripley Gifts of cash, check, appreciated stock, and IRA Quattlebaum; Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hutchison; COME TO COMMUNITY STUDY AT FPC distributions can be made to the church to benefit Anne Poole; Hallie Mappus; Circle 8 Community Bible Study for men, women, couples, the ministries and missions that we support. The and junior/senior high students meets at First Pres last day that we will accept 2019 gifts in the office Calendar for the Week on Monday evenings, 7:00–8:30pm. The class will be Tuesday, December 31, at 12:30pm. FOURTH SUNDAY OF , DECEMBER 22 begins an 18-week study of Mark’s gospel, focusing Questions? Pick up a Year-end Giving brochure Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) on the servant nature of Christ, on Monday, January from the literature racks or contact Kristy 8:30am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) 6. Join us for this exciting journey as Mark shows us Service, Contributions Administrator (672.7036, 8:45am • Children’s Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast [email protected]). (Connector Bridge) in action, proving Himself to be the Messiah. 9:30am • Children’s Sunday School For details, please visit GreenvilleEve.CBSclass.org, THE VINEYARD HOLIDAY SCHEDULE • Youth Sunday Life Groups (Youth 354/352) or contact Doug Harper ([email protected]). The Vineyard bookstore will be closed December • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) 9:45am • Adult Sunday Life Groups Membership Ministry, Claire Ripley 25–27 and December 31–January 1. The store will reopen on Thursday, January 2. 10:45am • Ignite Worship (Fellowship Hall) NEW MEMBER WEEKEND JANUARY 24, 25, 26 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) Are you interested in making First Presbyterian your COMMUNION ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 4:30pm • Covenant Choir (Ligon Conference Room) church home? We invite you to attend our next New The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be • Resonate! Youth Choir (Choir Room) Member Weekend Friday-Sunday, January 24-26. observed at all services on Sunday, January 5. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) Come discover more about the vision, discipleship, CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE & PRAYER CHRISTMAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 and outreach of FPC! Join us Wednesday evening, January 8, in Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346) • January 24, 6:00–8:30pm: Your Identity in Christ Fellowship Hall for dinner, fellowship, and a time 2:00pm • Afternoon Service (Sanctuary) • January 25, 8:45am–12:00pm: What We Believe of praise and prayer for the various ministries and 5:00pm • Children’s Service (Sanctuary) • January 26, 3:00–5:30pm: Join the Journey missions of First Pres. Dinner is served at 5:30pm; 7:00pm • Candlelight Service (Sanctuary) Childcare is available upon request. Register online the praise and prayer program begins at 6:30pm. 11:00pm • Watchnight Service (Sanctuary) at FirstPresGreenville.org. For details, contact Prayer is the fuel of our mission, so come and CHRISTMAS DAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) Autumn Clark ([email protected]) or fulfill your important role for our ministries and Church Office closed: Christmas holiday missions. Questions? Contact Rob Hassold, Dr. Claire Ripley, ([email protected]). THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 [email protected] or 325.7467. Missions, Brian Stewart Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) “GLORY TO GOD IN HIGHEST HEAVEN!” Wednesday Advantage meals and classes begin FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 Thank you to all of the many individuals who gave Wednesday, January 15. For a class list and other Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) 10:00am • Bulletin (Room 217) of their time, talents, and treasures to help make details, visit FirstPresGreenville.org or pick up a brochure from the literature racks. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 the 7th Annual Hollis Christmas Store an amazing Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) success! On Christmas morning, 148 children will SUPPORT FPC WITH AMAZONSMILE have gifts because of your generous and giving Amazon will donate a percentage to First SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Presbyterian Church of Greenville if you go to Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) hearts. But more than the gift of toys, you were part 9:30am • Children’s Sunday School of sharing the gift of God’s love, joy, peace, and hope smile.amazon.com/ch/57-0349216 before you • Youth Sunday Life Groups (Youth 354/352) with the Hollis community this Christmas season. begin shopping. You will see “amazonsmile” in • Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall) the top left hand corner of the screen and it will 9:45am • Adult Sunday Life Groups SAVE THE DATE FOR -IT CLEANSE show “Supporting: First Presbyterian Church of 10:45am • Ignite Worship (Fellowship Hall) As you sort through new wardrobe items received Greenville.” Thank you for supporting First Pres. 11:00am • Worship Service (Sanctuary) for Christmas, in the spirit of “out with the old, in 6:00pm • Youth Small Groups (off campus) with the new,” please set aside items that you might DATA ENTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 be rotating out of your closet. The First Pres Miracle Do you enjoy deciphering handwriting and Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) checking boxes on a computer screen? Are you Hill Yellow bag donation event is just around NEW YEAR’S EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 available on Monday mornings around 9:30am the corner—February 23! Watch for details, but Pastor of the Day: Stan Johnson (423.2067) for about two to three hours? Are you a member NEW YEAR’S DAY, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 meanwhile, remember to DONATE vs. DISCARD! in good standing? If so, you may be suited to be Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) Prayer Ministry a Worship Data Entry Volunteer in 2020! Please Church Office closed: New Year’s holiday TUESDAY PRAYER & PRAISE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE contact Barbara Seibel for more information at THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 The Tuesday Evening Prayer & Praise Service, held 672.1754 or [email protected]. Pastor of the Day: Tim Leslie (423.2063) in Harper Chapel each Tuesday at 7:00pm, includes FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 SANCTUARY FLOWERS Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346) Communion and prayers for healing. The service To place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor or 10:00am • Bulletin Stuffing (Room 217) will not be held December 24 or 31, but will memory of loved ones on Sunday, January 12, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 resume January 7. please contact Joyce Galloway at 235.0496. Pastor of the Day: Charlie Buchanan (561.6346)

A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, SC Thomas “Tam” Boggs, Mary Ann Brown, Sydney Clark, Joy Clawson, Mary Cobb, Jerry Coleman, Worship Assignments for December 22nd Ray Denny, Pat Dukes, Bud Fant, Malcolm CONNECTIONS GREETER TEAM CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM Floyd, Becky Garcia, Ethan Garduno, Grace DECEMBER 22, 2019 8:30 Service (8:10am): Michelle Nursery: (9:15) Libby Hall, Ann Templeton, Garduno, Tommy Garrison, Susan Gedney, Fourth Sunday of Advent Nancy Gilliam, Sylvia Gillespie, Christopher Seaver (Portico); Reid & Leigh Barbara Stueben, Shelby Flinn, John & Katilin Gratton, Allen Gresham Jr., Motte Grey, Natalie 8:30am and 11:00am Worship Johnstone (Loggia); Tom & Bomar, NEED VOLUNTEER; (10:30) Emilie Hall, T.G. Hanner, Jim Hastings, Jean Hendrix, 10:45am IGNITE Modern Worship Diane Drake (Memorial Hall); Simpson, NEED 4 VOLUNTEERS Bettina Hensinger, Annetta Hewitt, Suzanne Open position (Sanctuary). Hilger, Freddie Holland, Gena Holcombe, “Prepare Him Room” – Luke 2:1-20 2K: (9:15) Heather Popat, NEED VOLUNTEER; Sherry Hooper, Jay Huff, Amy Hunter, David Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons Sunday School (9:25am): Karen (10:30) David Holt, NEED VOLUNTEER Keys, Lila Lake, Claire Lanz, Bill Marks, Doug Van Galder (Portico); Jason & 3K: (9:15) Beth & Wes Plyler; MacCallum, Jane MacCallum, Janet MacCallum, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2019 Ken McCallum, Sally MacArthur, Brantley Jeanette Terry (Loggia); Open (10:30) Alison & Sims Whitted 11:00am Worship (no 8:30am) position (Choir Room); Open Mayer, Pierce McGowan, Barbara McKenzie, 10:45am IGNITE Modern Worship position (Academy). 4K: (9:15) Lee Segrest, Acie Hatfield; Sarah Millener, Jensen Molle, Mozelle Moore, (10:30) BJ, Katherine, & Alyssa Pate Lee Moseley, Andrew Mulkey, Jim Nabors, Alex Rev. Brian Stewart Ignite (10:25am): Heather & Olyarchuk, Evelyn Parrish, Allen Paramore, 5K: (9:15) Mary Dean, NEED VOLUNTEER Betty Parsons, Marilyn Patton, Loren Phillips, 9:30am – Continental Breakfast Caedmon Jiva (Fellowship Hall Courtyard); Sidney & Katilyn S. Poore, Anna Raditz, Elizabeth Rahman, 9:30am – Children’s Sunday School 1st–2nd Grade Large Group: Karen King, Beverly Katie Mitchell (Fellowship Hall Donna Rij, Marge Robertson, Harris Robinson, 9:30am – Youth Sunday Life Groups Bell, Jill Perone Darst Yvonne Rose, Earle Russell, Bob Sharp Jr., Stairs); Owen & Caitlin Lucas Jeff Shelton, Ronnie Shirley, Clara Lee Shive, 9:45am – Adult Sunday Life Groups (Fellowship Hall Connect 3rd–5th Grade Large Group: Karen King Yvonne Shortlidge, Lewis Sims, Ernestine Smith, Table). Kids Church: (10:30) NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS James “Jim” Still, Betty Stone, Carrie Stringer, Debbie Thomas, Nina Thomason, Dianne W E DN E S DAY 11:00 Service (10:40am): Scott Check-in: Jennifer & Scott Merriam, Staff Timblin, Melanie Ann Tinnelly, Gary Tompkins, Stewart, Julie Brown (Portico); Eddie Trotter, Debbie Troxell, Doris Ward, Dot Wednesday Bible Studies & Meals Belinda Manley (Loggia); Buddies: Myra Gallagher, Jamie Daniel, Joanna Whitesides, Elizabeth “Liz” Williams, Linda Lucille Huggins (Memorial Jones, Isabella Sneed, Emily Adams Williams, Margaret Williams, Esther Wilson, will resume in 2020 Hall); Ann Buchanan Freeman Charlie Vaughn, Jeanne Young, Jan Zimmerman Station Leaders: NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS (Gym & Bold = New Italics = In Hospital January 8: Dinner and (Sanctuary); Tom Toler (Choir Music), Betty Farr, Anna Hewitt Congregational Worship and Prayer; Room). PRAYER REQUEST LINES Children’s and Youth programs resume Join the Team! Join the Team! Congregational Care Director January 15: Lunch, Dinner, Bible Study, and Contact Chad Brown Contact Heather Tomlinson Tammy Burkhalter: 672.0327 [email protected]. 672.0337 • [email protected] Prayer Appointments: 672.1848 Wednesday Advantage classes resume Prayer Requests: 672.1838

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December 22, 2019 – January 4, 2020 Contact Us WHAT’S INSIDE First Presbyterian Church 200 West Washington Street Christmas Eve Services Greenville, SC 29601 December 24 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Christmas Eve TV Special phone 864.235.0496 fax 864.235.0698 Holiday Schedules: website FirstPresGreenville.org Roots Student Ministry email [email protected] The Vineyard Bookstore facebook.com/FPCGreenville Tuesday Prayer & Praise Service instagram @FPCGreenville Confirmation 2020 mobile app FPC Live Congregational Worship and Prayer Broadcast January 8 TELEVISION For more information about First and Foremost Program the ministry of FPC, visit on WHNS-TV FOX Carolina FirstPresGreenville.org Sundays at 10:30am

Tuesday, December 24  Christmas Eve at First Pres  FirstPresChristmas.com

2 00pm Afternoon Service 5 00pm Childrens Service 7 00pm Candlelight Service 1100pm Watchnight Service : During this traditional Bring your little: ones and come 'early for a seat. We’ll sing : Your family will enjoy this :We’ll sing traditional carols service, we will enjoy favorite carols, hear special music by the Children’s and service of Scripture readings and and hear special music by the Scripture readings and carols Youth Choirs, light the , and experience a carols with wonderful music. choir, soloists, and orchestra. that celebrate the birth of live nativity. Senior Pastor Dr. Richard Gibbons will give Dr. Gibbons will give Dr. Gibbons will give a Christ. Dr. Gibbons will give a children’s message and all children in attendance will a Christmas message. Christmas message.

December 22, 2019 – January 4, 2020 a Christmas message. receive a special gift. A nursery is available. A nursery is available.