chimes newsletter - october 21 and 28
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SUNDAY ScheDUle
Sunday, OctOber 21children’S Sabbath
• Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Service - 8:15 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary
• Cherub Choir - 9:30 am, Rm 222
• Youth Choir - 9:30 am, Rm 223
• Sunday School for all ages - 10:05 am
• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary
• Fall Festival – 12:15 pm, Back Parking Lot
Sunday, OctOber 28
refOrmatiOn Sunday
• Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Service - 8:15 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary
• Cherub Choir - 9:30 am, Rm 222
• Youth Choir - 9:30 am, Rm 223
• Sunday School for all ages - 10:05 am
• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm, Reception room
OctOber 21 & 28, 2012 christ at the center
I n this season of politics much of the debate has
centered on financial issues: the economy, g o v e r n m e n t d e b t , the housing market, corporate and individual tax rates. The truth is that money matters, doesn’ t i t? And as individuals, much as we would like not to admit
it, money has great meaning in our own lives. For most of us, I suspect, it is a source of security as well as a source for worry: “Will we have enough?” So it strikes us as strange when we read the apostle Paul’s second letter to the church in corinth in which he describes the grace of God granted to the churches in Macedonia; “for during a severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity.” These believers were eager not to acquire more money but to give it. In fact, Paul says they were “begging us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in this ministry to the saints.” (2nd corinthians 8:1-4). And why? At the heart of their eagerness was the good news of Jesus christ, who, Paul says, by his own “generous act” in laying down his life “became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” As we begin this Stewardship Season, we come to the letter “G” as we focus on what it means to have “WINGS” in our theme from Isaiah 40:31: “Those who wait on the lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” The “G” in our WINGS is for “Giving,” but it also could be for “Generosity” and for “Grace,” because these words all belong together. What about you? Do you know that God in Jesus christ has generously given you grace? come to worship this Sunday. The sermon is entitled “Grace to Give.” And may God give us wings to soar!
Faithfully,
craig
October 28 - Craig Goodrich to preach
F or several w e e k s n o w, t h e
e l e m e n t a r y kids and I have been preparing fo r chi ldren’ s Sabbath, and I have learned so much from them along the way. O n e n i g h t a t lOGOS while we
were working on planning the service, we took a little break and I challenged the 4th and 5th graders to put together a rug for the Temple. The rug came in tiles that had to be pieced together, and another adult and I spent our morning trying to figure it out, and couldn’t! The kids found a perfect pattern in less than four minutes – I was amazed, and humbled! As we discussed their process and their success, they had some really clever ideas about why kids are sometimes able to see things with more clarity than we are. Our ideas about faith and God can get muddled in the details of day to day living, and our concept of truth can get stretched and pulled in every different direction by the conflicting messages we find in our culture. Thankfully, we have been called to have a childlike faith by a Savior who teaches that the most important thing is to love him with all our heart, being, mind and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). how nonchalantly we stray from this simplicity. We make our faith experience about details that have little to do with actually following Jesus. October 21st is children’s Sabbath. We will join congregations around the world in setting aside a day to remember what it truly means to be God’s child. The children of First Pres will help lead us in worship and we will hear from them how powerful a simple faith can really be.
October 21 - Children’s sabbath
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Care, Growth & events
Pastoral Care Report(As of October 11, 2012)
Recuperating: Bob Duggan
Births: Congratulations to: Wade and Parker Miller following the birth of Hannah Nell Miller on September 20th; big sister is Lily; grandparents Jim and Linda Shepherd following the birth of Molly Olivia Malcolm on September 25th; proud parents are Julie and Peter Malcolm.
Deaths: We extend our heartfelt sympathy and lift up in prayer: the family and friends of our long-time member, Elsie Lee Moses, who died Septem-ber 17th; Gwen Smith, Erin Woodward & families, following the death of their father, Rev. Maurice Woodward, Jr., on September 17th; Armistead & Hannah Burwell III and family following the death of Armistead’s father, John Armistead Burwell, Jr., on September 2nd in Michigan; Brock Woods following the death of his mother, June Woods, on October 8th; Sally Cannon & family upon the death of her sister-in-law, Julie Cannon, on October 9th; Henry and Ellen Adair Wyche & family following the death of their daughter, Elizabeth “Bess” Adair Wyche on October 11th.
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:Major Charles Ayers
PVT Forrest “Woody” Bass Maj. Jamison Bowman, Chaplain
ABE3 Gregory Bridges Sgt. Isaiah Bridges
LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lee
Captain Alexandria Victoria Miller Captain John Warren Robey
Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Brig. General Russell Sanborn
Lt. JG David B. SibleyCommander Ryan Tewell
Col. Roderick G. Turner III
JOIN US FOR BIG BETHEL’S ANNUAL SHOW
“HEAVEN BOUND”
Friday, November 9. Leaving Buckhead at 5:30 PM
Join fellow FPC members for this amazing performance. Meet the Church
bus at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church parking lot at 5:30.
Cost is $17.00 - ($12.00 for ticket and $5.00 for bus.)
For reservations call Pat Kimbrell at 404-228-7719.
Sign up today!
C O M E - O N - A L O N G N O V E M B E R 1 5 !
Mark your calendar and save the date! Make your reservation and send in your check so we can save your seat on the bus. It’s going to be a day of fun, food, and fellowship with Trisha and Jack in Cherry Log. The leaves will be turning and the BBQ will be tasty! You can just sit and relax or walk the labyrinth. And don’t forget the apples, cider, fried pies and other delicious goodies you can purchase at Merciers. You don’t want to miss this special trip, so call Pat now! (404.228.7719). If you need a ride from your Hi-Rise call Julia Brooke at 404/438-7344.
COME-ON-ALONG TO CHERRY LOG
FOR BBQ (with the Senterfitts and a visit to Merciers Orchards)
DATE: Thursday, November 15, 2012 TIME: Leave 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m.
COST: $15.00 per person
M e r c i e r s O r c H A r D s
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proGrams & events
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W E D N E S D A Y @ F I R S T
October 24 & 31
WEDNESDAYthe muStard Seed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Books, gifts and cards for all ages.
dinner 5:00 - 6:30 pm Adults and Youth :$8 Children 3-12: $4
PreSchOOl 5:30 - 8:00 pm Bible, crafts & fellowship. Childcare available.
elementary activitieS 5:00 - 7:30 pm LOGOS program. Dinner, choir, rec., drama & art.
yOuth 5:30 - 7:30 pm b111 All youth are invited to join us for Fellowship, Food and Bible Study.
WedneSday night chOirS5:30 - 6:15 pm Handbell Choir6:15 - 6:45 pm Carol Choir (Grade 1 -2) 6:45 - 7:30 pm Archangel Choir (Grade 3 -5) 6:30 - 7:25 pm St. Cecilia Consort7:30 - 9:00 pm Chancel Choir
WedneSday night StudieS & WOrShiP
October 24
6:00 - 7:30 pm Reception Room Ignorance is No Defense: Parenting Seminar led by J. Tom Morgan (See ad on p. 7)
6:30 - 7:15 pm Room 156 Renew Large Group Bible Study 7:15 - 8:30 pm Various rooms Renew Small Group Bible Study
October 31
On October 31, there is no Wednesday @ First program. We hope you’ll enjoy the evening with your neighborhood.
FREE PARKING in our back parking lot or across the street in our deck or at the
building next door, take the elevator to the 5th floor and walk right across the driveway.
Bring your parking ticket to get stamped.
B L O O D D R I V E
FPC is partnering with Life South Community Blood Centers, to hold a blood drive on October 28th from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please consider giving the “gift of life”
and sign-up today outside of Fifield Hall or call Pat Kimbrell in the Care Ministry office
at (404) 228-7719 to schedule an appointment
God’s Gift shop ...benefitting the less fortunate through our Mission Program
Bring your Christmas list and shop with us on
November 4, 11, 18, 25 and
December 2, 9, 16.10:00-1:00
Outside Fifield Hall
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T h E F I N E A R T S C o m m I T T E E presents
Nov. 14 2012
Join us for an evening with
Tom Key, as he presents his
monologue from 2 of Truman Capote’s best loved works: A Christmas
Memory & The Thanksgiving
Visitor.
PERFORMANCE 7 pm
Sanctuary
Cost $20 adults,
$10 students (childcare available)
Tickets available between Worship
services or online at
http://tomkeyper-forms.eventbrite.
com
DINNER 5:30 pm
Fifield Hall
Sha
re The S
eason With Someone You Love!
FPC Youth to Offer the Best Pairingof the Holiday Season!
Youth Mission Fundraiser expands Wreath Salesthis year to include Gift Cards for succulent HoneyBaked Hams for your Holiday Table.
Orders taken by all
Jr. & Sr. High Youth
October 7 thru October 28, 2012
Orders taken by all Jr. & Sr. High Youth October 7 thru October 28, 2012
The FPC FALL FeSTIVAL &PICNIC 4 Not to me NtIo N
Carnival
SundAy, OCT. 21STImmediately following the 11 : 15 am Worship service, with Dr. Wirth preaching.
Location: In the back parking lot.F U N F O R E V E R Y O N E !
F R E E O F C H A R G E ! !
With loads of music, food, fun, and more great stuff!
Bake sale to benefit yo u t h m i s s i o n s
Carnival games, pumpkins, moonbounce
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Get Your WingsStewardship Season begins October 28
Pledge now at www.firstpresatl.org/
annualgiving
Tom Key An Evening with
a monologue
from the works of Truman
Capote
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on December 9th, our precious chil-dren will lead us through the story of our Savior’s birth. Don’t miss this op-
portunity for your little one to take part in one of First Presbyterian church’s most beloved traditions. You will be able to sign-up through the church’s website start-ing October 13th. You can also stop by the table outside Fifield Hall af-ter the 9am worship service or af-ter Sunday School on the following Sundays: October 14th, 21st and 28th.
The christmas Pageant is look-ing for volunteers to help with one of First Presbyterian church’s most beloved services. All are welcome—you do not need to have a child in the Pageant! You can help organize costumes, make or mend scenery, write prayers with 5th graders or help with sign-ups. We also need plenty of extra hands the morning of the Pageant, helping little ones into their costumes or directing people to their places.
Please contact laurie campbell (404) 607-1121, [email protected] or Jane Race (404) 502-7465
V O L u N t E E R
CHRISTmAS PAGEANT
THE C H I L D R E N’S
The Christmas Pageant
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA
DECEMBER 9, 2007
Christmas Pageant sign-uPs start OCtOber 13th!
VOlunteers are needed.
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Sign-Up to help Build Next habitat house
construction of our next habitat house begins Saturday, October 20. Our seven-Saturdays schedule (October 20th and 27th; November
3rd, 10th and 17th; and December 1st and 8th, but not on Thanksgiv-ing weekend - November 24th) will provide occasions to enjoy great
fellowship while helping a needy, working family to have a new, environment-friendly home in Atlanta.
Please contact Bill earnest (404/351-8030 or [email protected]) for more information or to sign-up.
The Business and Professional Luncheon Minis-try will host a church and community luncheon on Wednesday, October 24 at 12 noon in Fifield Hall. Our featured speaker is the Honarab le Sam Nunn, the title of his talk will be “Civility and the Common Good” and we will utilize a panel format for his presentation, including an introduction by Atlanta leader Tom Cousins. During his tenure in Washington, D.C., Senator Nunn served as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and spon-sored the “Nunn-Lugar” Cooperative Threat Reduc-
tion Program. He is now Co-Chairman and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), a charitable organization working to reduce the global threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. He served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia for 24 years and is retired from the law firm of King and Spalding. Richard Felker and Charlie Ginden, co-chairs of the luncheon com-mittee, look forward to welcoming many church members and persons from across the city for this special event. Please contact the church office at 404-228-7738 to let us know that you are planning to attend.
$12 per person ($96 per table of 8)Call 404.228.7738 by Monday, October 15 for reservations.
Guest Speaker The Honorable
Sam Nunn
Senator Sam Nunn to speak at T h E B u S I N E S S & p R o F E S S I o N A l
l u N C h E o NWednesday, october 24 • 12:00 noon, Fifield hall
Hurry!
Sign up
today
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Nursery/Preschool & Elementary
Fall Food DriveBenefitting the Venable Food Pantry
OCTOBER 21 ~ NOVEMBER 11Donations will be Blessed at the 9:00 am
Service on November 18
Kick off the campaign right by bringing
Food Items to ourFPC FALL FESTIVAL
AND CARNIVALon Oct. 21
Bring in canned and boxed food ~ no glass please.
The Elementary Class with the most donationswill win a BReAKFAST PARTy!
Donation bins will be on theN/P & Elementary halls.
You are cordially invited to join us for aFPC hosted Community Breakfast
featuringJames H. “Jim” MorganChairman and CEO of
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.
“A Journey of Faith”Friday, November 2, 2012
8:00 - 9:30 am in Fifield Hall
$5.00, paid at the door and includes a full Breakfast plus Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!
Please RSVP to Nancy Sligh at 404.228.7702or by email to [email protected].
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Book Club4
The Partnership Ministry-FPC Christian Ed. Collaborative Book Club will meet on Sunday, October 28 to discuss The “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. We will meet at Alice Tillman’s house in Buckhead at 2pm. Contact Darryl at 404-298-5920 for more info or directions.
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells –
taken without her knowledge in 1951 – became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, and more.
Fun
Night
Out!
The Chimes
O c t o b e r 2 1 & 2 8
f i v e @ f i r s t
Summer break
is over. The Five@First is a casual,
evening worship service.
Join us each week at 5PM in the Reception Room for
inspired music, prayer, and preaching.
"If our criminal laws treat teenagers as adults, our society
has a moralobligation toeducate our
teenagers – andwe need to do it
now."
J.Tom Morgan,Author of
Ignorance Is No Defense
Books will beavailable for
purchase
IGNORANCEIS NO
DEFENSEFPC PARENTING SEMINAR
Wednesday,October 24
Dinner & Fellowship in Fifield Hall
5:00 - 6:30 pm($8.00 for Karin’s Fried Chicken Dinner)
Free Program in the Reception Room
6:30 - 7:30 pm(Appropriate for Children age 11 and up)
Sign-up before Oct. 14thLauren Patrus, [email protected]
Allison Per-Lee, [email protected]
J.Tom Morgan is a nationally recognized expert on the prosecution of crimes against children and has appeared on CNN’s Talk Back Live, the Oprah Winfrey Show, Court TV, the Today Show, and 48 Hours. He served as the District Attorney of DeKalb County, Georgia for twelve years and was the first prosecutor in Georgia to specialize in the prosecution of crimes against children. J. Tom is cur-rently a trial lawyer in private practice in Decatur, GA specializing in criminal and civil litigation.
FREE PARK-ING in our
back parking lot, or across the street in
our deck or at the building
next door, take the elevator to the 5th floor
and walk right across the
driveway. Bring your parking ticket to get
stamped.
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With heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshmentsNovember 8, 2012, 6:00 p.m.At the home of Julie Maxwell, 245 Peachtree Circle, Atlanta, GA 30309$10/person, payable at the doorRemarks by Rev. Allison Rhodes, ordained minister and mother ofmoderator-elect Katie CovingtonReplies and questions to Carla Ferrell, [email protected] or 404-228-3825
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Mark your calendars to celebrate together the accomplishments
of our partnerships around the world as well as the “Sacred Roads”
(our theme for Mission Celebration) we have traveled this year and
plan to offer to all of you next year.
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nursery/presChool & elementary
FPC YOUTH AND HILLSIDE YOUTH SERVE TOGETHER OCTOBER 20, 2012FPC Youth will go to Hillside Presbyterian to help them with their Dinner Dance Fundraiser. We will help them wait tables for the dinner. This is an important fundraiser for them. Please help! We will leave FPC at 5:30 PM and return at 9:30 PM.
FALL FESTIVAL CARNIVAL AND FUNDRAISERS OCTOBER 21, 2012FPC Youth will set up Carnival Booths for the All Church Fall Festival on Sunday, October 21. We want each D-Group to set up at least one carnival booth. The D-Groups can eat lunch together that day then man the booths. Also, we need all youth to help with a BAKE SALE for the Fall Festival. We will have a table for Wreath and Ham Sales too! Don’t miss this fun afternoon.
YOUTH PARENT FORUM OCTOBER 24, 2012 “IGNORANCE IS NO DEFENSE”All youth and parents are invited to join us for this informative forum. Dinner will be served at 5-6:30 PM. J. Tom Morgan will speak from 6:30-7:30 PM. We encourage all youth and parents to attend. It’s a very helpful seminar. Dinner is $8.00 per person. Email Allison if you want to sign up!
FRIGHT FEST AT SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA OCTOBER 28, 2012Youth will go to Six Flags after worship on Sunday, October 28. Cost is $30.00 for tickets if you make reservations by October 24, 2012! If you don’t make early reservations you can pay $42.00 at the gate! Please email Allison to make a reservation. Advanced purchase of tickets is required. We will leave at 12:30 PM and return at 8:30 PM. Bring money for lunch on the way. Friends are WELCOME!
NOVEMBER YOUTH EVENTS – SAVE THE DATES!Mission Conference – November 4, 2012
D-Group Meetings – November 4, 2012
Musical Rehearsals Begin – November 7, 2012
High School Retreat- November 10-11, 2012
Family Service Day – November 11, 2012
Confirmation Shelter Dinner – November 11, 2012
Tom Key Performance – November 14, 2012
Christian Concert at Gwinnett Arena – November 25, 2012
CHILDREN’S SABBATH & FALL FESTIVAL! OctOber 21st Kids are singing and helping to lead worship and our fantastic fall festival after the 11:15 service - you don’t want to miss this!
BRING AN ITEM FOR THE FOOD PANTRY to kick off our fall food drive!
PARENTING FORUM “IgnOrance Is nO Defense” with J. tom Morgan - Wednesday Oct. 24th, dinner in Fifield starting at 5, program in Reception Room at 6:30 - email Lauren to let us know you’ll be there!
ELEMENTARY HELPS SERVE @ THE PRAYER BREAkFAST! sunDay, Oct. 28th 6:30am in Fifield. See you there!
SAVE THE DATE! faMILy serVIce Day is sunday, nov. 11th!
LOGOS! every Wednesday night 5:00 - 7:30, it’s not too late to register! Join us for music, recreation, dinner, art and Bible study! Details and registration at firstpre-satl.org/elementary, email Lauren with questions! ([email protected])
BIBLE STORY playground and games on Wednesday nights for nursery/Preschool kids too! come to room 180, contact Margaret at [email protected] with any questions!
PARENTS’ MORNING OUT there are still a few spaces open in PMO for the 2012-2013 school year - please contact the PMO office at [email protected] with any questions.
youth
Middle School Retreat.... seems like only yesterday...
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agOra Room 322In 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.
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 church?” It is the people who meet in god’s name, but also an institution, a place, the foundation of our culture, and much more. On October 21 and 28, Dr. george yacoubian will speak to our class on the book of acts, the story of the formation of the christian church after the ascension of Jesus. Please join us. all are welcome.
cOmmunity bible Study Room B415With our new associate Pastor for community Ministries at the helm, join us as rev. connie Lee leads community bible study and fellowship. as always, you are welcome.
cOvenant claSS Room 230Please join us in our classroom on Oct 21 to talk with tom Munger about the two oldest bibles in the world (the oldest hebrew bible and the oldest New Testament) and their story of war, ransom, intrigue, theft, spies, and controversy. and what these remarkable stories tell us about how we got the bible we use today.
On Oct 28, we will gather as a class together in Fifield Hall to hear the final “Treasure in Earthen Vessels” lecture led by emory’s Parker Diggory (Archeologist & PhD Candidate in Hebrew Bible).
diScOvering gOd’S WOrd Room 317Our class is studying the gospel of Matthew, using thomas g. Long’s commentary, Matthew (Westminster John Knox Press, 1997) as our guide. On Oct. 21, we will discuss Matthew 19:1-30 (Long, p. 214-223); and on Oct. 28, Matthew 20:1-34 (Long, p. 223-231). Please join us!
emmauS claSS Room 227 the emmaus class will be continuing its discussions about n. t. Wrights’ book, After You Believe with craig goodrich leading the class on October 21st and Jeff Irby on October 28th. Please join us for lively conversation and meaningful fellowship. all are welcome!
faith and life Room 218the faith and Life class will join the Open Door class in room 156 on October 21 and 28.
firSt fOundatiOnS Room 323a laid-back, discussion-oriented class of couples, many in our thirties with young families. We try to maintain diversity in our topics with a
combination of bible study, modern day religious and societal trends, parenting and family issues, movie and video lessons, guest speakers, etc.
fOrum @ firSt FiField Hall
What was life like in biblical times? What was happening in the middle east? What did and what does it mean to be human? On October 21 and 28, we continue to dig into these questions. Join us for the last two weeks of this fascinating series: “treasure in earthen Vessels: household archeology and Discoveries on being human” led by Parker Diggory, fPc member, archeologist, and PhD candidate in hebrew bible at emory university.
galatianS 3:28, Room 319On October 21 and 28, we continue to host Forum @ First in Fifield Hall, with Parker Diggory leading a series on household archeology in the holy Land. Join us for this fascinating series entitled, “treasure in earthen Vessels: household archeology in the holy Land and Discoveries on being human.”
internatiOnalS Room 327 October 21 – “Verdict” by andy stanley DVD presentation. Part 1: Opening statements - Luke 1:1-4. This is the first of a three-part series that examines the evidence that has led so many to accept the bible as a credible record of actual events.
October 28 – “Verdict” by andy stanley DVD presentation. Part 2: call the Witnesses - Matthew 27:3-10, 20:29; Acts 1:18, 1 Peter 5:13; Luke 18:35. this is the second of a three-part series that examines the evidence that has led so many to accept the bible as a credible record of actual events.
meditatiOn grOuP this year, we are meeting exclusively as a small group, meeting on thursday evenings at the home of Dottie hitchcock. We’d love to have you if you’re interested. Please call Dottie at (404) 228-7709 for further information.
OPen dOOr Room 156 On October 21, we welcome nancy Kinzer, a recent graduate of columbia theological seminary, who will speak on civil Discourse - Is it a Dying art? Join us as we explore questions such as: What exactly is “civil discourse”? Is it desirable, or does it just mean we clam up around people who hold opinions that are different from ours? What are the acts and attitudes that help us adhere to the discipline of civility in the way we live together? In addition to scriptures that seemingly address this topic in opposite ways, we’ll explore the habits of civility in people that include saint teresa of avila, abraham Lincoln, and the rev. Dr. Martin
FORUM@FIRST Sponsored by FPC’s Stembler Ministry
TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELSHousehold Archeology in the Holy
Land & Discoveries on Being HumanLed by
Parker DiggoryArcheologist & PH.D. Candidate
in Hebrew Bible at Emory University
Sundays, October 7 - Oct. 2810:15 - 11:00 am
Fifield Hall
Luther King, Jr.
On October 28, we once again join with the faith and Life class and welcome Dr. anne Leader, scaD-atlanta art history Professor and fPc member, as she teaches on rembrandt’s christ in the storm on the sea of galilee. a specialist in Italian art, Dr. Leader is the author of The Badia of Florence: Art and Observance in a Renaissance Monastery.
OurS fOr tOday Room B308the theme for the fall/Winter season is “get committed.” Please join us for great conversation and fellowship. October 14 - “civility in Politics” with elise Lowry. October 21 - “Our Kids in context: Issues facing children in the World today...” with Melisa trimble!
SPiritual living Room B202the members of the spiritual Living class study the different paths to spiritual Living through books and other teachings. In the past we have read c.s. Lewis and emmet fox among others. class discussion is aLWays lively and new members and visitors are aLWays welcome. Please join us this sunday.
the uPPer rOOm Room 332On October 21 and 28, join us as we are led by Joel LeMon, assistant Professor of Old testament at candler school of theology and emory university. he will be teaching a two weeks series entitled, “Old testament Law: What (if anything) it means for us today.” We’d love for you to join us!
yOung adultS Room B303We are a new class for singles and couples in their twenties and early thirties. Join together for topical discussion, fellowship, and even some enlightening bible study. If you’ve never had a class before, and you’re a young adult, this one’s for you.
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FIRST PReSBYTeRIAN chURch of ATlANTA
1328 Peachtree Street, NeAtlanta, GA 30309-3209
hOW TO cONTAcT USPhone/404-892-8461
Fax/404-228-7760E-mail: [email protected]
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 BROADcASTSSundays 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.
Music for October 21
Music for October 28
The Mustard Seed
PRELUDE Sinfonia #1 in G - C.P.E. Bach (Saint Cecilia Consort)
AnthEM Mass no. 4 in G BWV 236 - Bach (St. Cecilia and Chancel Choir)
OffERtORy Mass no. 5 in G BWV 236 – J.S. Bach (St. Cecilia & Chancel Choir)
BEn RESP Ein feste Burg
POStLUDE Allegro - Widor
PRELUDE Arioso - J.S. Bach
IntROIt(11:15) Oh Every Morn (Cherub Choir) Psalm 16 - Marshall (Carol Choir)
AnthEM how firm A foundation - Walter (youth Choir - 9:00)
A Living faith - Shepherd (Archangel Choir - 11:15)
OffERtORy Jubilate Deo - Walton
BEn RESP Children of the heavenly father - Sjolund
POStLUDE festive trumpets - German
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