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Worship with us on September 5
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Rev. Jan Cook preaching
We celebrate the sacrament of Baptism today at the 9:45 a.m. CrossRoads service.
Allison Maria Krivda is presented by her parents, Jodi Gregg and Scott Krivda,
as an act of love and obedience to Jesus Christ.
In Baptism, we participate in Jesus’ death and resurrection;
we die to what separates us from God and are raised to newness of life in Christ. Baptism points us back to the grace of
God expressed in Jesus Christ,
who died for us and who was raised for us.
Baptism points us forward to that same Christ who will fulfill God’s purpose in God’s promised future.
The Baptism of children witnesses to the truth that God’s love claims people before they are able to respond in faith.
In the divine dance of love, it is always God that takes the lead.
To Those Who Are Serving Our Congregation Today
Thank you to our many committed volunteers who are serving today as greeters, ushers, welcome center staffers, coffee hour hosts, punch servers, sound board operators, Sunday school teachers and helpers, choir members and instrumentalists!
Sundays run smoothly because of you!
Nursery care is available throughout the morning. Children’s bulletins are available in the basket located on the lower chancel.
A
CD ($5) of worship services is available upon request.
Please call the church office.
Audio sermons are available on our Web site at
www.fpchhi.org
under “Worship with Us.”
Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available from the ushers.
Please note the Ministry Request cards that may be found inside the friendship pads.
You are invited to submit a prayer request on the reverse side which will be forwarded to Pastor Jan Cook and the Prayer Ministry.
The cards may be placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church office.
Look for new
“love letters”
in the courtyard hallway on Sunday mornings extending blessings from our membership to others who are in need of support.
We welcome missionaries Linda and Ed Baker in worship with us this morning.
Everyone is invited for refreshments in their honor this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the parlor.
A presentation will then take place in Fellowship Hall.
Sundays
For Children
Ages 3 through 5th grade through September 5
9:45 a.m.:
“Live BIG” in the Bell Choir Room
11:00 a.m.:
“Second Hour” in the Bell Choir Room
August 29:
11:00 a.m.: Youth and parent meeting in Fellowship Hall regarding fall scheduling for children and youth
2:00 p.m.:
“Go the Distance” children’s musical rally and auditions for children ages 3-12th grade in Fellowship Hall.
The
presentation will take place during worship on October 17 at the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services.
For Youth
FPC’s youth ministry exists to experience the life-changing presence of God.
August 29:
11:00 a.m.:
Youth and parent meeting
in Fellowship Hall regarding fall scheduling for children and youth
2:00 p.m.: “Go the Distance” music rally and auditions in
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September 5:
FPC’s youth will not meet
September 10-12:
Attend “Rock the Universe” at Universal Studios,
Orlando,
FL; a weekend consisting of contemporary Christian bands
September 12:
11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for those parents and youth not traveling to Universal:
A gathering regarding Wednesday and Sunday scheduling and providing a time to get to know other parents and youth
Beginning September 19, middle and high school youth fellowships will meet at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday morning in Fellowship Hall.
For Adults
9:45 a.m.:
Through September 5
“What the Gospels Tell Us About Jesus” led by Rev. Emmett Diggs in James Chapel
Beginning September 12
Active Spirituality:
A six-week series on the Faith of America’s Founders
led by Tom Green, Jack and Mary-Stuart Alderman and Rich Allen in the library
International Bible Series:
Stimulating lessons from the Uniform Series that explore the biblical message and how to apply it to daily life.
Led by Otto Ferrene in Room 273
Lowcountry Lessons:
Combining a study of the scripture with stories about the unique history of our region.
Led by David Lauderdale in the sanctuary
11:00 a.m.:
Through October 17
“Beatitudes from the Backside” with Bonnie Hallman in the library
Beginning September 12
Christian Discipleship:
“The Parables from Every Side”; spiritual nurture designed for parents, grandparents and non-parents. Led by Rev. Emmett Diggs in Honey Horn Chapel
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These Values for Ministry are important to us.
Joyful Worship ~ Gracious Invitation ~ Prayerful Study ~
Sacrificial Service ~ Caring Connections
Our mission:
Changing lives . . . making disciples
Our vision:
Every member in ministry
Welcome to FPC!
We’re thrilled you decided to join us today! We hope you experience a warm welcome and a sense of God’s presence while worshipping with our church family.
At FPC we believe that God is writing a story of hope for all in the world and YOU are an integral player in the story!
Help us to get to know you by signing the friendship pads as they are passed during the service. Thank you for coming; we look forward to becoming a part of your story!
First Steps:
Now that I’m here,
what’s my next step?
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Attend a Sunday school class, Bible study or fellowship event;
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Serve through our Volunteer Ministry;
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Meet others by joining an affinity group;
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Become a HeBrews barista and meet new friends;
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Sign up for Membership Exploration, an opportunity to meet others, learn about our mission and values, hear our pastors’ stories and connect into our large church.
FPC Connections
Fitness with Friends:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Monday Night at the Movies:
Second Monday at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall; “Invictus” on September 13
HeBrews Book Club:
Second Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor; September - May
Presbyterian Gardeners:
Second Tuesday and third Thursday at 9:00 a.m. on the church grounds
Knitting Ministry:
Second Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in Room 260 and fourth Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Parlor; September - May
Coffee with the Pastors:
First, second and third
Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at HeBrews in the Parlor; September - May
"Write Your Life":
FPC writers' group
; third
Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Room 275; September - May
Take-Out Book Club
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Third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in members’ homes; September - May; contact Andrea Bhatt at 681-7950
PrayerWorks:
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Room 260; September - May
Health Ministries
Office Hours
:
Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Men’s Fellowship Lunch:
Last Wednesday at noon in Fellowship Hall;
September - May; cost: $7/reservations to the church office
Library Ministry:
Second Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Library (first Wednesday in September)
Friendly Bridge:
First Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor; October - May
FPC Business Network:
Fourth Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
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September - May
HeBrews Friday Morning Bridge:
Second
Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor
Dining Connections:
October - May
SOLOS:
Senior singles group; events as scheduled; September 10 at 5:00 p.m. at Catch 22 on New Orleans Road; r
eservations to Polly Morgan (681-8519) or Barbara Scharfenberg (689-9488)
Sanctuary Choir:
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room
Carillon Handbell Choir:
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Bell Choir Room
STUDIES DURING THE WEEK:
Pastor Doug Fletcher's Morning Study:
Mondays at
10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Resumes September 13 with the study of the Sermon on the Mount
Young Women's Bible Study:
First and third
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.; led by Jan Cale (689-3040) and Vicky Barrett (682-2902); October - May
Women’s Spiritual Exercise Group:
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Library; resumes
September 15
Men’s Bible Study
:
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Honey Horn Chapel with Dr. John McCreight
Early Bird Special
Beth Moore Study for Women:
Esther, It’s Tough Being a Woman
on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. with by Bonnie Hallman in Room 271; begins September 15
Early Bird Special:
“Freud & C. S. Lewis:
An Unlikely Pair”
on
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.;
led by Dr. Doug Fletcher in Honey Horn Chapel; beginning September 22
Primetime Study:
NOOMA Series led by Dr. Doug Fletcher and Rev. Jan Cook at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall beginning September 22
Men’s Christian Sharing Group:
Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor
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Feed My Sheep Sunday:
September 5 to benefit families through Bluffton Self Help.
Please contribute your non-perishable food items to help nourish the bodies and the souls of those less fortunate.
Health Ministries is seeking volunteers for a new Volunteer Sitter Ministry to support FPC caregivers who are taking care of loved ones, to provide relief to FPC caregivers for a few hours each week and to provide non-medical companionship.
A brief orientation
will be provided.
Stop by coffee hours this month for more information, or you may contact Anna Broecker (681-2499) or Nancy Heberling (682-3427).
The next Membership Exploration class will take place on four consecutive Wednesdays beginning September 22-October 13 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in James Chapel.
Please contact
Jean Tharin in the church office.
