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The ChimesN e w s l e t t e r o f F i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f A t l a n t a
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SUNDAY ScheDUle
Sunday, February 17• Prayer breakfast for Homeless
persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall
• Communion Service - 8:15 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - Open 9:00 - 1:00
• Communion Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary
• Cherub Choir - 9:30 am
• Sunday School for All Ages - 10:05 am
• Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall
• Communion Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm, Reception Room
• Five @ First - 5:00 pm, Reception Room
Sunday, February 24
• 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
• Sunday School for All Ages - 10:05 am
• Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall
• Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary
• Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm, Reception Room
• Five @ First - 5:00 pm, Reception Room
Lent is a time to take the time to let the power of our faith story take hold of us,a time to let the events get up and walk around in us,a time to intensify
our living unto Christ,a time to hover over the thoughts of our hearts,a time to place our feet in the streets of Jerusalem or to walk along the sea and listen to his word,a time to touch his robe and feel the healing surge through us,a time to ponder and a time to wonder...Lent is a time to allow a fresh new taste of God! - Poem by Ann Weems from “Kneeling In Jerusalem”
As we approach this first Sunday in Lent, I share these insightful words from the Pres-byterian author Ann Weems with all of you. It is my heartfelt hope and fervent prayer that each of us and all of us will set aside the time for reflection during this Holy Season.
We begin our sermon series on “The Will of God” and our sermon this week is “The Will of God for Your Life and Mine.” I look forward to seeing you this Sunday, and hope that you will invite your family and friends to join us. May our belief in Christ continue to grow in our minds and hearts as we make our way toward Easter. God be with you!
Faithfully Yours,
George B. Wirth
We c o n t i n u e o u r Lenten Sermon series “The Will of God” as we welcome back to the FPC pulpit one of our close friends
and one of country’s finest preachers, Dr.
Tom Tewell. Dr. Tewell is the Executive Director of Macedonian Ministries, sponsored by the Cousins Family Foundation in Atlanta. He has focused his time and energy on the renewal of pastors, church leaders and congregations and the Macedonian Ministries now involves more than 5,000 people here in Atlanta and across the nation. Dr. Tewell, a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and formerly senior pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, is a much sought after preacher, speaker, retreat leader and church consultant. He has preached here at FPC for our FOCUS Weekend and also for our Urban Ministry Conference Weekend, and we have been inspired and influenced by his dynamic presentation of the gospel and his warm engaging personality. Tom is married to Suzanne, who teaches in our Weekday Pre-School and belongs to one of our Presbyterian Women’s Circles. The Tewells have two grown sons who are married and four grandchildren. We look forward with great anticipation to welcoming Dr. Tewell back to our pulpit during this Lenten Season and to hearing his sermon about the Will of God For Our Church, entitled “Marching Off The Map”. It will be a Sunday that you do not want to miss!
Faithfully Yours,
George B. Wirth
February 17 - Dr. George Wirth to preach
February 24 - Dr. Tom Tewell to preach
February 17First sunday in Lent
February 24second sunday in Lent
February 17 & 24, 2013Christ at the Center
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PROGRAMS & EvEntS
Pastoral Care Report(As of February 8, 2013)
Hospitalized: Bill Culp
Recuperating: Richard Austin, Henry Grady, Roland Downing,
Births: Congratulations and many blessings are extended to Katie and Wilson Covington following the birth of Hudson Morgan Covington, on January 24th; proud family includes big brother Rhodes and grandparents Dal and Pam Covington.
Deaths: We extend our heartfelt sympathy and lift up in prayer: Eleanor Dabney and family following the death of her son, our member, Russell H. Dabney, on January 23rd; Ruth Ann Little & family following the death of her mother, Helen Davis; Mark, Colin & Iian Thomas following the death of wife and mother, Heather Miller Thomas, on January 29th; the family and friends of our long-time member, Mildred E. Trotter, who died February 3rd.
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
circle 1 Monday, February 25th at 7pm at the home of Monica eith, 1986 brookview drive
circle 2 Monday, February 4th at 10am in the Women’s bible classroom
circle 3 Monday, February 4th at 10am
circle 6 contact adele shepherd for date & location
circle 8 Monday, February 11th at 7pm see evite for location
circle 9 Monday, February 4th at 11am at the Lenbrook dining room
circle 11 thursday, February 21st at 7pm see evite for location or contact [email protected]
circle 12 Monday, February 18th at 7pm see evite for location or contact [email protected]
circle 13 tuesday, February 26th at 6:30pm see evite for location or contact [email protected]
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C O M E - O N - A L O N G F E B R U A R Y 2 1 !
Don’t miss out on this day exploring the Carter Presidential years and lunch at one of our all-time favorite restaurants.
Please call Pat Kimbrell (404.228.7719) for reservations.
COME-ON-ALONG TO THE CARTER LIBRARy
AND MuSEuM DATE: Thursday, February 21, 2013
TIME: Meet at 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m.Bus will leave promptly at 10:15 a.m.COST: $10/per person
Lunch at Six Feet Under (self-pay)
C a r t e r L i b r a r y
transition Information Web PageFor calendar of events, access to transition related documents and answers to your questions, go to www.firstpresatl/transition
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PROGRAMS & EvEntS
W e d n e s d a y @ F i r s t
February 20 & 27
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 youth Bible Study. Join us for food, fellowship 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
Wednesday Night Studies, February 20 & 27
6:00 - 7:30 pm Room 156 Financial Peace University
6:30 - 7:15 pm Room 323 Renew Large Group Bible Study
7:15 - 8:30 pm Various rooms Renew Small Group Bible Study
Wednesday Night Worship, February 20
6:30 - 7:30 pm Reception Room Reflections on the Meaning of Lent Discussion and worship on our journey to the cross. Led by Rev. Kevin Knab
Wednesday Night Worship, February 27
6:30 - 7:30 pm Reception Room Life and Film: Beasts of the Southern Wild Looking at the ideas and theology of this film about a young girl in bayou Louisiana. Led by Rev. Kevin Knab
Led by Craig Goodrich, Lindsay Armstrong and Max Miller, a group of 25 people from FPC leave on February 16 for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We’ll be gone for two weeks and appreciate your prayers.
HOLYLANDPilgrimageFebruary 15 – march 2, 2013
easter memorial flowers
The Easter Memorial Fund is your opportunity to share in the Easter Memorial Flowers. The name of the person(s) you wish to list will appear in our Easter Worship Bulletin. Complete
and return the form with your check by March 10.
Make checks payable to First Presbyterian Church and mail to: Easter Memorials / First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
1328 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30309-3902
Please print plainly. The names will be printed exactly as you print them.Name of Contributor:
Phone: Amt of contribution enclosed: $
Name(s) to be listed:
First Presbyterian ChurchWelcomes
Dr. Luke Timothy JohnsonRobert W. Woodruff Professor of
New Testament and Christian OriginsCandler School of Theology, Emory University
“Discerning The Will Of gOD”Sunday, March 10
Preaching at 9:00 am & 11:15 amLuncheon at 12:15 pm
Reception Room
First come, first serve reservations, please call 404.228.7702Sponsored by the FPC Stembler Committee
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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 an evening at the High
FRIDA & DIEGOpassion, politiCs and painting
Thursday, March 21, 2013 6:00 pm - Fellowship and Mexican Dinner in the Reception Room,
with remarks from David Brenneman, Director of Collections and Exhibitions of the High Museum.7:00 pm - Tour of the Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Exhibition.
Cost $20 per person • $15 museum members (includes parking, admission, dinner and tour)
Tickets available between Worship services on March 10 and 17 or online at http://fpcfrida.eventbrite.com
Questions? Call 404-228-7762
March 28 7:00 – 9:00 PM (Times may vary in some locations.)
Potluck Dinner & Communion Service
in FPC Members’ Homes around
Atlanta. Children & youth
welcome.
Sign-up: Sundays, March 10th thru 24th
outside Fifield Hall.
For more information contact Mary Martha Myette
MAUNDY THURSDAY DINNER & WORSHIP
2013 Stewardship SeasonFirst Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
renewing our strength
W I N G S~ Worship
~ Invite ~ Nurture
~ Give ~ Serve
GET yOuR WINGS!It’s not too late to pledge! Pledge now at www.firstpresatl.org/stewardship.
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The Trials and Crucifixion of Jesus ChristLed by Rev. Frank Eldridge
Senior Judge of the Court of Appeals of GeorgiaJudge of the Fulton Superior Court
March 3The Jewish Parties and The Triumphal Entry
March 10The Trials
March 17The Crucifixion
March 24The Resurrection and Ascent
10:05 am - 11:00 am in Fifield Hall
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PROGRAMS & EvEntS
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“Hallowing Every Season of the Journey: Drawing upon the Wisdom of Julian of Norwich
and Teresa of Avila” Rev. Lynnsay Buehler, an Episcopal Priest and the spiritual director of The Julian of Norwich Center will lead the retreat focusing on the sayings and images of Julian of Norwich and Teresa of Avila in order that we may grow in knowing that
each one of us is God’s beloved.
Join us for a weekend of spiritual renewal Cost: $150.00 for 2 nights and 5 meals
Reservation deadline February 24, but space is limited so reserve your room now.
Call Pat Kimbrell at 404-228-7719
MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT RETREATA P R I L 1 2 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 3
with Rev. Lynnsay Buehler
F P C M i s s i o n T r i P J u l y 1 9 – 2 5 , 2 0 1 3
First Presbyterian is going to Fortaleza Brazil. Join us for a Great Adventure of Sharing Christian Love and expe-riencing a beautiful culture. Children 10 years and older are welcome!
Contact Rose Emily at [email protected]
or 404-228-7723 Deadline: February 28, 2013
New OrleaNs MissiON Tripoctober 20-26, 2013
Join us for New Orleans Mission Trip (under $500)When: October 20-26, 2013
Sign up soon or for questions e-mail Rose Emily
at [email protected] call her at 404-228-7723
This is an Experience you don’t want to miss!
By Mark PattersonDirected by
Meg Granum & Lauren PatrusSunday, April 21 at 3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 pmFifield Hall
If you want to join the cast, email Lauren:[email protected]!
2013 Elementary Musical
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ElEmEntary musical rEhEarsals Rehearsals start Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 5:00 - 7:30pm, contact Lauren with any questions and to register!
savE thE datE Elementary serves at the Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, March 17th at 6:30am!
bring in toilEtriEs! Travel size toiletries are being collected on the Nursery/Preschool hall! Bring ‘em in!
savE thE datE Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday March 30th at 10:30am!
youth lEadErshiP tEam lunch and Planning - FEbruary 17 at 12:15 Pm
The Youth Leadership Team will meet for lunch right after worship to plan the remainder of the Winter and Spring Fellowship and Service events for Youth. We will meet in B111.
youth WEdnEsday biblE study - FEbruary 20 - aPril 17 at 5:30-7:30 Pm
This Winter and Spring we will continue our interactive Wednesday Night Bible Studies. We meet promptly at 5:30 to go out to dinner so bring money for din-ner. We have our Bible Study offsite during dinner. We return for pick up at the church at 7:30 PM.
youth contEmPorary WorshiP - FEbruary 24 at 10:05-11:05 am
Don’t miss our monthly Youth Contemporary Worship on Sunday, February 24 at 10:05 AM in B111. This is a time for fellowship, inspirational worship and great music. Join us!
d-grouP biblE study - FEbruary 24
D-Group Leaders will be in contact with their groups for a meeting on Sunday, February 24. Please watch your email and texts for time and location! We are excited about D-Groups this Spring.
uPcoming EvEnts:
D-Group Lunches - March 10
ConfirmationLock-In-March22-23
ConfirmationSunday-March24
Maundy Thursday Potluck and Worship - March 28
Fun afternoon at the Varsity and Ice SkatingSAVE THE DATES!
June 3rd to June 6th
June 3rd - June 6th First Presbyterian Church 1328 Peachtree St.@ 16th Registration Coming in March Ages 3 to 5th Graders
Registrationcoming in
March!
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ForuM @ FirST FiField HallOn Sunday, February 20 and 27, we are meeting in Fifield Hall (not Winship Chapel), and we welcome Dr. Michael Rich, Associate Professor of Political Science & Environmental Studies at Emory University as he concludes his enlightening and helpful series on Education in America. On Feb. 20, we will examine collective impact strategies in Atlanta, focusing on three initiatives-Ready by 21, Atlanta’s Promise Neighborhood, and Graduation Generation. On Feb. 27, we will discuss specific next step actions can we take as a community of faith to improve educational outcomes for Atlanta’s low-income children. Join us!
galaTianS 3:28, Room 319Come join us for discussion and Bible study. The class is for adults of all ages and stages of life and offers a special welcome to members of the LGBT community, their allies, friends, and families. Join us for historically informed, biblically grounded conversations. We look at gender and identity, diving back into the biblical text to think about what it means to us to be men, women, and just plain people, in the body of Christ.
inTernaTionalS Room 327 Feb 17th – Art History Professor and Church member Anne Leader will present the first of a three part series entitled “ See, Your King is Coming: Visualizing Christ’s Passion through Art.”Feb 24th - Art History Professor and Church member, Anne Leader will present the second of a three part series entitled “ See, Your King is Coming: Visualizing Christ’s Passion through Art.”
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 Started in 1953, the class remains committed to its initial goal: to join intelligent minds and strong faith. Its sessions, both lecture and free discussion, have centered on historical settings at different stages of church development, evolution of creeds, history of religious freedom in this country, church in society that is open to all religions, and many more. In short, as one member has described the class, one does not check one’s mind at the door when one enters the class.
ourS For Today Room B308Our 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.
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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 RoomThe 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 February 17, Bill Haley will discuss “The Story of the Christian Church.” On February 24, Marian Jones, from St Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, will discuss the Catholic Church.
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.
covenanT claSS Room 230The Covenant Class examines an interesting combination of family and social issues, church history, theology and Bible lessons, all from the perspective of today’s family.
diScovering god’S Word Room 317Our class is studying Marcus Borg’s book, Reading the Bible Again for the First Time. On Feb. 17, we will discuss Chapter 4: “Reading the Creation Stories Again” (p. 57-81); and on Feb. 24, Chapter 5: “Reading the Pentateuch Again” (p. 85-106).
eMMauS claSS Room 227 On February 17th, the Emmaus Class will be led with a devotional by Kate Breytspraak and on February 24th, Rebekah LeMon will lead a discussion on spiritual disciplines within a busy lifestyle. All are always welcomed.
FaiTh and liFe Room 218On Feb. 17th and 24th, Tom Munger will speak on the two oldest complete bound copies we have of the Hebrew Bible (the Aleppo Codex) and the New Testament (Codex Sinaiticus). In addition to being very important books for Judaism and Christianity, they each have a fascinating history (with roles ranging from Israeli spies to the Russian Czar) that illuminate the importance of these books to the Jews and Christians throughout the centuries but they also provide insight on how the scriptures were compiled and passed on to generations of believers. These talks promise to be enlightening and entertaining!
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.
Throughout the year we host speakers who share their insight and perspective on parenting, marriage and the challenges facing the modern Christian family. Come join us!
SPiriTual living Room B202Please join us as we continue our study of “Listening to the Heartbeat of God” by J.Philip Newell. Visitors are ALWAYS welcome. Please join us this Sunday!!!
The uPPer rooM Room 332The Upper Room will be studying Max Lucado’s book Fearless during Lent. Classes will be taught by various class members. Please come and join us as we imagine our lives without fear.
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.
EDUCATION IN AMERICAA Five Week Series
Led by Dr. Michael Rich, Associate Professor of Political Science
& Environmental Studies, Emory University
10:05 – 11:00 amFifield Hall
January 27, February 3, 10, 17 and 24
Adult Sunday School & Choir
FOOD DRIVEFebruary 17 - March 24
Demand is high and supplies are low.Please give as you are able.
Items most needed: Tuna,Canned Fruit orVegetables, Hearty Soups, Peanut Butter,
Canned Pasta Sauce, Breakfast Cereal
Drop-Off locations: Marked Bins at FPCand in your Sunday School classroom.
Your gifts feed the hungry through FPC’s Venable Food Pantry.
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Music for February 17
Music for February 24
Prelude Cromhorne en Taille
- F. Couperin Anthem (9:00) How Can I Keep from Singing
- arr. Penny Downs Tullock
(Carol and Archangel Choirs) Anthem (11:15) God Alone
- Randy Cox and Kris Crunk
(Youth Choir)
Offertory Tu es Petrus - Durufle
Bene Resp Eight Orisons, Number Five
- Friedell
Postlude Passacaglia - G. Muffat
The Mustard Seed Wednesdays 9-1, 4:40 - 6:30 sundays 9-1
(404) [email protected]
We
have great
Valentine
gifts!
Cold winds are blowing--time to curl up by the fire and read a good book. Stop in to browse our collection.
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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.
Anthem Salvator Mundi - Blow
Communion O Taste and See
- Vaughan Williams
Bene Resp Tantum Ergo - Durufle
you have the opportunity to sign up to help build First Presbyterian Church’s 35th Habitat home. Beginning on Saturday, February 23, 2013, volunteers from FPC will partner with volunteers from four other churches to build a new, environmentally-friendly Habitat house here in Atlanta for a new homeowner and family. Construction of the house will occur on
seven Saturdays (February 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23, April 6 and April 13).
The work day begins at 8 a.m. and ends about 4 p.m. Lunch
is furnished on site as are all needed tools. No skill is required. Please contact Bill Earnest 404/351-8030 or WilliamMEarnest@yahoo.
com for more information or to sign-up. As sign-ups will be
a “first come” basis, so make your reservation(s) early.
New Habitat Construction Begins february 23rd