“Serve and Share.” It could mean almost anything. Add a hashtag, (#Serveand-Share) and it becomes a way of being connected to a social media conversa-tion on Twitter. Change it to “Christ We Serve, Christ We Share” and it sounds like something a church might do.

When you come to worship on Sunday, September 9th you’ll be greeted by the words “Serve and Share.” It’s the short-hand, the tagline, for a new mission as we continue to become the church we want to be. To be sure, it is “Christ We Serve, Christ We Share.” The anchor of this con-gregation has been a commitment to serve and share Jesus Christ for over two hun-dred years. Surely God has blessed this commitment and it remains at the very center of who we are.

You’ll also see the words “#Serveand-Share.” It’s a reminder that we serve and share Christ in a public way in a new day. We live in a community in which many need to see some evidence of the love of God. How will we serve them? We are surrounded by neighbors who know little about the way of Jesus Christ that is the foundation of this church. How will we share it with them? The # reminds us how critical it is that we are bold and creative in finding new ways to share an old story.

At worship this Sunday you’ll be intro-duced to a new statement of mission for our congregation. I hope you will come and be inspired. More importantly I hope you will come and become part of the con-versation of what it means for us to “serve and share” at First Presbyterian Church today.

Blessings,

Mike

FIRST PRESSThe Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville

Volume 30, Issue 18 September 9, 2018

From The Pastor

8:30 AM No Chapel service this morning.9:00 AM Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.

Bring fruit, coffee cake, or baked goods to complement the meal.

9:45 AM Combined adult Sunday School program in the Fellowship Hall. The program includes an introduction to the Fall Christian Education booklet, sign-up for Small Group study, kick-off for new mission statement, and Bible study.

9:45 AM Sunday School for the children in their designated classrooms

11:00 AM Worship service

Sunday, September 9, 2018The Church We

Were Meant to Be

Breakfast: Sausage, eggs, pancakes

This Wednesday, it’s chicken, cole slaw, and red skin potato salad. All adult meals are $8 and will be catered. Children eat free. Only a few designated people each Wednesday Together will bring desserts and other sides. Signup for this meal closes at 2 p.m. Sunday, Septem-ber 9th. You only need to go online at www.firstprez.com to sign up if you’re new to Wednesday Together or need to cancel or change your standing reservation.

September 12thWednesday Together Kickoff

Barbecue Chicken Dinner

NEWS FIRST@and other special events

first things first

AdultsQuesters - Dr. Garrett ....................Room 203

The class considers the sermon of the day.G.I.F.T. Class ..........................Activity Room

Studying the Bible in detail.The Wired Word - Bill McFadyen ...Room 405Covenant Class .............................Room 416Calvin Class ........................Rankin BuildingYouthMiddle & High School ................Room 228 Applying Christian values to real life. Begins in Room 228, separates by age.

ChildrenToddlers .......................................Room 129Two-year-olds ...............................Room 104Three- and Four-year-olds ............Room 118Kindergarten-Fifth Grade .............Room 208

Children start in Room 208 and then break up into smaller groups.

NurseryFor infants .....................................Room 128

Fall Sunday School(9:45-10:45 a.m.)

Information & DirectoryWorship Services

Services are held at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel and at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

EntrancesThe main business entrance to the church is now through the double doors under the porte cochere. Other church entrances will be open for Sunday services and other events.

FellowshipEller Hall will be the gathering place for fel-lowship after each service.

CHILD CAREChild care is available Sundays for infants, toddlers, twos, and threes during Sunday Services, Wednesday evening ministries, and other occasions as needed. Child care at First Presbyterian is always nurturing. Children explore the truths of God’s Word.

CongREgAtIonAL CAREBe reminded that Prayer Request Cards are available in the pews. If you, a family member, or a friend has a special need to be remembered in prayer, fill out this request card and drop it in the offering plate. Many things are wrought through prayer, and your church wants to help.

EmERgEnCy PAstoRAL ConCERns

If you’re hospitalized, seriously ill or having surgery... please notify the church office at 483-0121. Your pastors want to minister to you whenever you are ill, and they can do that only if you inform us.

PRAyER tEAmsFour prayer teams are committed to praying for the concerns of members and friends of First Pres-byterian Church – three e-mail prayer chains and one phone chain. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Joy Keys at 483-0121 or e-mail joykeys@firstprez.com.

FLoWERsThe Chapel and Sanctuary flowers were given on Sunday, September 2, 2018, by Stacy Grooms to the glory of God and in loving memory of Doris Smith Grooms and also in honor of Doris and Stacy’s 70th wedding anniversary on September 5th. In addition, the flowers are in remembrance of Dr. Walter B. Healey who performed their wedding ceremony.

PRAyERs & symPAtHyThe Prayers and Sympathy of the congregation are extended to the family of Grace Wilkins, who died Friday, August 31, 2018.

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The calendar below is an effort to keep you informed of the events happening at First Presbyterian Church. For a complete listing of activities, refer to our web-site at www.firstprez.com.SuNDay, SEPTEmBER 9 9:00a Breakfast - Fellowship Hall 9:45a Sunday School 9:45a Joint Adult Sunday School - Fellowship Hall 10:45a Session meeting - Parlor 11:00a Worship - Sanctuary 3:00p MOPS - Activity Room 5:00p Nominating Committee - Room 413 5:00p Youth - Room 228mONDay, SEPTEmBER 10 9:30a First School - Chapel 10:00a PW Coordinating Team - Room 207 12:00p Finance Committee - Room 225 6:30p C.E. Committee - Room 207 9:00p College Bible study - off campusTuESDay, SEPTEmBER 11 9:30a First School - Chapel 10:00a Martha Circle - Revelle home 12:00p Personnel Committee - Room 413 5:15p Children’s Ministry meeting - Room 207 6:00p Hannah Circle - Strickland home 6:00p Deacons meeting - Activity Room 7:00p Men’s basketball - Fellowship HallWEDNESDay, SEPTEmBER 12 12:00p SALT Reading Group - Holy Trinity tour 5:00p Wednesday Together meal - Fellowship Hall 6:00p Wednesday Together classes, all ages 6:00p Celebration Choir - Choir RoomTHuRSDay, SEPTEmBER 13 12:30p First Chapter CircleSaTuRDay, SEPTEmBER 15 8:00a Youth overnight camping - Carolina Beach 4:00p Young Adult picnic - Mazarick Park

In memory of Eula mae Herring by Gillie Revelle and Joann Barnes.In memory of Elsie Noland by ann and Buzz Loyd, Gillie Revelle, and Dan mcInnis.In memory of Henry Walter Holt by ann and Buzz Loyd, Gillie Revelle, ann Rowell, Carolyn Herndon, and Terry Herndon.In memory of Barbara atwood by Gillie Revelle.In memory of Fannie Thomason by Dan mcInnis.In memory of Harry Shaw by marilyn Britt and Dan mcInnis.In memory of David Ray Nimocks III by Gillie Rev-elle.In memory of michael mcRae by Gillie Revelle.In memory of Gene Davis by ann and Buzz Loyd.

mEmoRIALs & HonoRARIums

SEPTEMBER MEETINGSSEPTEmBER 9

5:00p Nominating Committee - Room 413SEPTEmBER 10

12:00p Finance Committee -Room 225 6:30p C.E. Committee - Room 207

SEPTEmBER 11 12:00p Personnel Committee - Room 413 5:15p Children’s Ministry - Room 207 6:00p Deacons meeting - Activity Room

SEPTEmBER 18 6:00p Session meeting - Activity Room

Tapestry a Women’s Bible Study

Tapestry will resume Thursday, September 20th. The group plans to read and discuss Beth Moore’s Entrusted: A Study of 2 Timothy. New members are welcome.

MOPS is an international orga-nization celebrating the trials and triumphs of motherhood and offers opportunities for leadership, fellowship, sisterhood, and more for moth-ers. Information: Contact Kerri Napoli or Julia Furman at firstprezmops@gmail.com. mOPS plans a mums – see page 5.

MOPS & MOMSNEXTMeets September 9 • 3 PM

Activity Room

September 20 • 9:30 AMactivity Room

THE SALT READING GROUP The discussion group will resume on Wednesday, Sep-tember 19, at 1:45 p.m., with “Girl Meets God.” The group meets in Room 413.

YOUTH CAMPING TRIPSaturday & SundaySeptember 15-16

Youth leave the church at 8 a.m. Saturday for Carolina Beach and return Sunday evening. Go to www.firstprez.com to sign up and for a list of items to bring. See Jonathan for more.

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Children’s Corner

YOUTH NEWS

•CHILDREN’S CHuRCH is for kin-dergarten and first graders during the 11 a.m. service. and 1st graders during the 11 a.m. service. The teacher will stand in front of the Sanctuary to escort the children to Room 116 after the Time for Children.

•“mEET mE aT THE PaRK” – The Children’s Ministry is sponsoring a pic-nic and games on Saturday, September 15, from 4-6 p.m. in Mazarick Park. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, bubbles, tennis, a playground, and fun. Sign up online by September 12 at www.first-prez.com or contact Britany Spivey.

•WEDNESDay TOGETHER – The Wednesday night program for children begins September 12th. Starting at 5 p.m. children can enjoy the Wednes-day main course or have a hot dog kids meal in the Fellowship Hall. After dinner, children’s choir is from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by Bible study from 6:30-7 p.m. Contact Britany Spivey if you would like more information.

CRAVE – CRAVE will resume Sunday, September 9, from 5-7 p.m. YOUTH CAMPING TRIP is scheduled for September 15-16 at Carolina Beach. Sign up online at www.firstprez.com.

“Dinner for Six-ish” resumes in September. Register to get involved in dinner parties with like-minded

people in your church. If you registered last year, please message your future participation. Contact Lou Brooks at

804-928-5057 or lobpt01@verizon.net. Registration forms in Eller Hall.

Dinner for Six-ish

Don’t Be a Victim!September 18 • Noon

Scrub Oak Restaurant, Ramsey St.Det. Nicole Mincey of the Financial Crime Division of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, will discuss popular scams, how to avoid them, and what to do if you’re a victim. Call Sandra Joyce (910-308-5271 or sandrabjoyce@embarqmail.com) by September 14 for reservations.

SALTSEASONED ADULTS

LEARNING TOGETHER

Members of the Celebration Choir welcome all who would like to travel with them to Florence, Verona, Venice and Lake Garda. Choir members will be singing during the tour. You are welcome to sing, but do not have to perform to enjoy this opportunity. The trip includes 9 nights lodging in Italy and covers most other fees. Final deadline for all travelers to register is November 15, 2018.

Choir to Tour ItalyMay 30-June 9, 2019

Maude BledsoeSherri Blight Herb BryanWade ByrdDebra ChestnuttAlva CromartieDavid Darden, Jr.

Bill Deaton Jr.Kevin HallGary HardinLarry HoganLinda HuffMel KankelfritzBud Lafferty

Buzz LoydDianne MacIlwinenBill McFadyenKaye McRaineyJoann PearceBrian PearceTerry Plummer

Mark RegensburgerAnn RowellCarol Short

Active elders not eligible for nomination as elder:

active deacons not eligible for nomination as deacon, but may be nominated for elder:Wells AldermanTina BakerWarren BakerBrant BrockDebbie BrockTom Brooks

John CampbellJeb ClevelandLynda DeatonTravis HiblerRoger HolmesSandra Joyce

Susie McFadyenCarrie McMahonKate O’KeefeDon PerkinsKellie PerkinsDiane Regensburger

Terry SasserBowman SmithPaul SparzakBeverly StewartDon Wherren

Window for Nominations Closes SundayPlease submit your nominations by Septembere 9th for elders and deacons, the Class of 2021. You may submit as many as 8 names for each group. Make your nominations on forms found around the church or online at www.firstprez.com/church-officers.

Small Groups CampaignThis fall join a small group for the five-week series Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People!This video-based Bible study by Bob Goff will help you understand how to love everybody the way Jesus loved them.To be held at locations off campus. Times TBD. Sign up on Rally Day!

Bob Goff

“Icons in Transformation”Wednesday, September 12 • NoonHoly Trinity Episcopal Church

Join SALT for a tour of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, which is hosting a display of religious icons. You do not have to be a SALT member. SALT will gather at noon for the trip to Holy Trinity to join the 12:30 p.m. icon tour.

SUICIDE PREVENTION – Stephen Ministry meets Sunday, September 16, at 5 p.m. in Room 209 to hear a speaker from Family Life Center on this topic. Everyone with concerns about suicide prevention may attend.

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mINISTRy Dr. michael Garrett, Senior Pastor mikegarrett@firstprez.com The Rev. Jonathan West, Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adult Ministry – jonathan@firstprez.com Dr. Donna Fowler-marchant, Minister of Pastoral Care – donna@firstprez.com PROGRam STaFF Dr. marcia Heirman mervin, Director of Music Ministry/Organist – marcia@firstprez.com Sarah Szopinski, Associate Director of Music for Children and Youth – sarah@firstprez.com Britany Spivey, Director of Children’s Ministry – britany@firstprez.com Wanda ussery, Nursery Supervisor wanda@firstprez.com aDmINISTRaTION Joan Daughtry, Operations Director joan@firstprez.com Joy Keys, Administrative Assistant joykeys@firstprez.com Connie Burry, Program Secretary programsec@firstprez.com Jim Blaine, Publications Coordinator pubsec@firstprez.com Julie macRae, First School Director julie@firstprez.com mISSIONaRIESLeon & Jacky Dorleans: HaitiCharles & Diane Wonnenberg:

Native Americans (South Dakota)George & Gail McBane: PakistanBill & Nancy Warlick: At-LargeTed & Sue Wright: Southern AfricaDon & Marta Wehmeyer: Merida, MexicoAlan & Ellen Smith: Russia

First Presbyterian staFF

CONTACT US:Phone: 910-483-0121

Web: www.firstprez.comFirstSchool: 910-483-0146

Email: programsec@firstprez.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/1stprez

“Three Ways to Deepen Your Spiritual Life”Instructor: Dr. Mike Garrett. Want to create a time-tested, doable plan for deepening your re-lationship with God? Join Dr. Garrett for this practical application of last January’s popular sermon series Crafting a Rule of Life. Learn some modern ways to put the ancient wisdom of our spiritual ancestors to work! The classes will be conversational and hands-on. The class will run from September 12 to October 24. Room 405.“Girl Meets God”Instructor: Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant. Lauren Winner is the daughter of a Jewish father and a lapsed Southern Baptist mother, and she grew up in Charlottesville, Va., in the limbo of being neither one nor the other. This 6-week class will delve into her book Girl Meets God On the Path to a Spiritual Life, a fascinating memoir of her experience trying to reconcile her love for Jewish ritual with her strong conviction that she was being led to become a Christian. The Goodreads website is a great place to shop for this book. Room 416.

Tapestry 2.0: “David: Seeking a Heart Like His”Instructor: Kelly Sherrill. God will never give up on you. Explore how David’s life proves this promise to be true in this updated edition of Beth Moore’s bestselling study of David. In this examination of the “man after God’s own heart,” David will delight and disappoint you. If you’ve ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you! Room 413.

Downtown Historic Walking TourInstructor: Ann Highsmith. Join us as we travel to historical points of interest in downtown Fayetteville. Tours will run from September 12th-October 24th and include these topics and events: Liberty Point. Cool Spring Tavern, the Constitutional Congress, the Market House, Cross Creek Cemetery, and First Presbyterian Church. Meet in Eller Hall.Choir: “Life Lessons: The Book of James”The Celebration Choir will take up this Max Lucado study from 6-6:30 p.m. Choir Room

Wednesday Together adult ClassesThese classes begin on September 12th at 6 p.m.

Where: Mazarick Park, Pavilion 1 1612 Belvedere Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28305When: 4 PMJoin us for hot dogs, burgers, bubbles, and playground fun! And fellowship, too! Sign up online at www.firstprez.com by September 12th.

SPONSORED BY THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

“Meet Me at the Park!” Saturday, September 15, 2018

Coming October 6-7:

Dr. James K.A. SmithThe Calvin Lectures Saturday – Registration and lectures beginning at

8:30 a.m.; luncheon at noonSunday – Smith preaches, holds Q&A during the Sunday School hourJames K. A. Smith was trained as a philosopher with a focus on contemporary French thought. He has expanded on that scholarly platform to become an award-winning author and widely-traveled speaker. He has emerged as a thought leader with a gift of translation, building bridges between the academy, society, and the church.Smith regularly writes for magazines and newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Slate, First Things, Christianity Today, Books & Culture, and The Hedgehog Review.

First Prez MOPS Mum Sale

Purchase your beautiful fall mums from First Prez MOPS! They make a great gift for friends and family!

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers and we also have a MOPSnext which covers Moms with children kindergarten and above. MOPS International exists

to encourage, equip, and develop every mother to realize her potential as a woman, mother, and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

Order deadline is Thursday, September 20th by 12:00pm.

Pick up will be Wednesday, September 26th from 11:00am to 1:00 pm and 5-6:00pm. Payment of cash or check (made to ‘First Presbyterian’) is required with order.

Please indicate color, number, and size.

You can drop off your order form and payment under

First School Director office door.

12” 14”Yellow ___________ ___________Purple ___________ ___________Red ___________ ___________Orange ___________ ___________White ___________ ___________Prices $10 $15

Total cost$_________By check___by cash____

Your name:___________________________Phone Number: _______________________I will pick up my mums 11:00 to 1:00_______ 5-6:00 ______

THANK YOU for supporting First Prez MOPS

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers and we also have a MOMSnext which covers moms with children in kindergarten and above. MOPS

International exists to encourage, equip, and develop every mother to realize her potential as a woman, mother, and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

First Prez MOPS Mum Sale

Purchase your beautiful fall mums from First Prez MOPS! They make a great gift for friends and family!

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers and we also have a MOPSnext which covers Moms with children kindergarten and above. MOPS International exists

to encourage, equip, and develop every mother to realize her potential as a woman, mother, and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

Order deadline is Thursday, September 20th by 12:00pm.

Pick up will be Wednesday, September 26th from 11:00am to 1:00 pm and 5-6:00pm. Payment of cash or check (made to ‘First Presbyterian’) is required with order.

Please indicate color, number, and size.

You can drop off your order form and payment under

First School Director office door.

12” 14”Yellow ___________ ___________Purple ___________ ___________Red ___________ ___________Orange ___________ ___________White ___________ ___________Prices $10 $15

Total cost$_________By check___by cash____

Your name:___________________________Phone Number: _______________________I will pick up my mums 11:00 to 1:00_______ 5-6:00 ______

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