FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 302 W. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29624

(864-225-2551)

July 1—31, 2016

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Friday, July 1 No scheduled events Saturday, July 2 No scheduled events Sunday, July 3 9:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast—Kirk 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Monday, July 4 Church Office & Dayschool Closed Tuesday, July 5 10:00 a.m. Respite Care—McDougald Rm Wednesday, July 6 9:00 a.m. Youth Mission Day 10:30 a.m. K—2nd grade Faith & Figs 12:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—FLC 6:15 p.m. Zumba—FLC 7:00 p.m. Rejoicers Bible Study-FLC Thursday, July 7 9:00 a.m. Preschool Adventure Day 10:00 a.m. Respite Care—McDougald Rm Friday, July 8 7:00 a.m. Young Men’s Breakfast— Mama Penn’s Restaurant 3:00 p.m. Book Club—Parlor Saturday, July 9 No scheduled events Sunday, July 10 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:45 a.m. Family Hike—Twin Falls Monday, July 11 9:00 a.m. Basketball Camp—FLC 12:30 p.m. Martial Arts Camp—FLC 6:00 p.m. Yoga class—FLC Tuesday, July 12 9:00 a.m. Basketball Camp—FLC 10:00 a.m. Respite Care—Kirk 12:30 p.m. Martial Arts Camp—FLC Wednesday, July 13 9:00 a.m. Basketball Camp—FLC 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting—Rm 212

Wednesday, July 13 (cont.) 10:00 a.m. Crisis Pregnancy Bible Study— Chennault Parlor 12:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—Kirk 12:30 p.m. Martial Arts Camp—FLC 6:15 p.m. Zumba—FLC 7:00 p.m. Rejoicers Bible Study—FLC Thursday, July 14 9:00 a.m. Basketball Camp—FLC 10:00 a.m. Respite Care—Kirk 10:30 a.m. Devo’s, Drives, & Diners 12:30 p.m. Martial Arts Camp—FLC 4:00 p.m. Rhodes Respite Board Mtg - Chennault Parlor Friday, July 15 9:00 a.m. Basketball Camp & Martial Arts Camp—Water Park Saturday, July 16 No scheduled events Sunday, July 17 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn Youth leave for Montreat Monday, July 18 Montreat Youth Conference 9:00 a.m. Kids Care Day 6:00 p.m. Yoga class—FLC Tuesday, July 19 Montreat Youth Conference 10:00 a.m. Respite Care- McDougald Rm Wednesday, July 20 Montreat Youth Conference 10:00 a.m. Crisis Pregnancy Bible Study - Chennault Parlor 10:30 a.m. 3rd—5th grade Faith & Figs 12:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—FLC 6:15 p.m. Zumba—FLC 7:00 p.m. Rejoicers Bible Study—FLC

Thursday, July 21 Montreat Youth Conference 10:00 a.m. Respite Care—McDougald Rm Friday, July 22 Youth return from Montreat Saturday, July 23 No scheduled events Sunday, July 24 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Monday, July 25 6:00 p.m. Yoga class—FLC Tuesday, July 26 9:00 a.m. High School White Water Rafting 10:00 a.m. Respite Care—McDougald Rm Wednesday, July 27 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 10:00 a.m. Crisis Pregnancy Bible Study— Chennault Parlor 12:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—FLC 6:15 p.m. Zumba—FLC 7:00 p.m. Rejoicers Bible Study—FLC Thursday, July 28 10:00 a.m. Respite Care—McDougald Rm 10:00 a.m. Youth set-up for Day Camp—FLC Friday, July 29 No scheduled events Saturday, July 30 9:30 a.m. Saturday Servants—Kirk Sunday, July 31 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

LEMONADE ON THE LAWN

Sunday, July 17th Join us following

worship for fellowship and a cool glass of

lemonade on the front lawn.

Wednesday Night Live will resume on

September 14th. CHEF LOU WILL BE BACK!

The First Word “Strive first for the kingdom of God.”“Strive first for the kingdom of God.”“Strive first for the kingdom of God.”“Strive first for the kingdom of God.” Matthew 6:33

First Presbyterian Church, Anderson, SC July 1—31, 2016 Volume LX, Issue 12

Worship Worship Worship Worship Information: Information: Information: Information:

July3-10:30am

Scripture:Psalm51;Romans7:14-25

CharmaineSmithMilespreaching:“Sin”

Announcer:AlisaGibson,Deacon

ExtendedSession:

Room100-2’s&3’s:

HeatherMcCoy&Youth

Room101-4’s&5’s:

Russell&SusanHosea

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~July10-10:30am

Scripture:

Isaiah58:6-7;Luke18:9-14

Dennispreaching:“Righteousness”

Announcer:DuaneLoftis,Elder

ExtendedSession:

Room100-2’s&3’s:

John&WendyWright

Room101-4’s&5’s:

Brian&MarieBolt

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~July17-10:30am

Scripture:Lamentations3:22-26;

Romans5:1-4

Dennispreaching:“Hope”

Announcer:JayHodge,Elder

ExtendedSession:

Room100—2’s&3’s

Bee&CarlisleBaker

Room201—4’s&5’s

Norman&LaurieEpps

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July24-10:30am

Scripture:Matthew9:35-38

Dennispreaching:“Compassion”

Announcer:SuzetteChristopher,Deacon

ExtendedSession:

Room100—2’s&3’s

Matt&JennyPray

Room201—4’s&5’s

Tim&EllenMartin

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July31-10:30am

Scripture:John15:1-7

Dennispreaching:“Discipleship”

Announcer:MikeBrock,Deacon

ExtendedSession:

Room100—2’s&3’s

Adam&KaylaRogers

Room201—4’s&5’s

Chuck&JeniferRichardson

FAMILYHIKESforallages

Joinusforafunafternoontripwithyour

churchfamily.Wewillmeetatthechurch

at11:45(followingworship)andstopfor

lunchontheway.Whenwearrive,wewill

gatherforadevotionandgroupscanhike

attheirownpace.

Sunday,July10th—TwinFalls,PickensCounty Aneasyhikethatwillrewardyouwitha75foot

segmentedwaterfall.Lotsofplacesforeveryoneto

splasharoundinthewater.

Sunday,August28th—StationCoveFalls,OconeeCountyThis2milehikeprovidesanicestrollthroughthe

hardwoodforestandwetlands,

endingwitha60footwaterfall.

CallthechurchofficeorJenniferWalkertosignup!

225-2551

JOINT SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:30 - 10:15am

Preschool - Room 101 “The Rainbow Promise” Elementary - Room 124 “Faith: the Journey of Paul”

Youth - FLC Game Room “ Galatians” Adults - Kirk “Biblical Bones”

CHURCH WIDE PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, JULY 3RD 9:30AM IN THE KIRK

Join your church family as we celebrate

the 4th of July with a patriotic pancake

breakfast, fellowship, music

& message together!

Worship will follow at 10:30am

WELCOME! The pastor and congregation extend a warm welcome to Dwight and Ann Burrell who joined on June 26. Dwight and Ann live at 121 Gallant Lane, Anderson, 29621 and their phone is 864-328-3587.

July Mission Emphasis

Meals on Wheels Through the ministry and work of Meals on

Wheels, many people in Anderson are fed a hot meal each weekday. Helps us to support their good work. We are collecting several items to help them: Little Debbie cakes, bags of rice, and/or #10 cans of green beans, carrots, applesauce, and pears. Please bring your donations and place in the blue bin outside the church office. Thanks for your prayers and support of this organization.

RHODES RESPITE CARE If you would like to volunteer or know of persons

interested in volunteering, we’d like to have them call

and schedule a time to observe the program. Volunteers

assist with snacks, playing games, working puzzles,

serving lunch, singing, art, brain games, and with other

activities. A good way to support Rhodes Respite would

be for classes, groups, or a few individuals to provide a

lunch for around 15 people on a Tuesday or Thursday.

If interested, call Gail Marion, Director at 245-1694 to

discuss a date.

Devo’s, Diners and DrivesDevo’s, Diners and DrivesDevo’s, Diners and DrivesDevo’s, Diners and Drives

Thursday, July 14thThursday, July 14thThursday, July 14thThursday, July 14th

Brioso Fresh PastaBrioso Fresh PastaBrioso Fresh PastaBrioso Fresh Pasta

Clemson, SCClemson, SCClemson, SCClemson, SC Looking for ways to connect with others in your church

family? Join us for Devo’s, Diners and Drives! This

month we will gather in the Chapel at 10:30 for a devotion

before loading the bus and heading out for a fabulous lunch

at Brioso Fresh Pasta in Clemson.

Call the church office to reserve your spot on the bus

today! 225-2551 Questions? Call Jennifer Walker.

The Christian sympathy of the pastor and congregation is expressed to: The family of Constance “Patsy” Pickens on her death June 11. Hilda Harbin and family and Bill and Misty

Dillard and family on the death of Hilda’s husband and Misty’s father, Henry Calhoun (Bob) Harbin on June 12.

Summer Choir will sing in worship from the beginning of July until the Sunday of

Labor Day weekend. We support congregational singing and also sing a hymn or simple hymn-like piece on our

own. We will meet at 10:15 each Sunday to get ready for the service. The Summer Choir will not wear robes and

will leave the loft prior to the sermon so they can sit with their families.

VBS 2016 We had a great week at the VBS Surf Shack! With over 160 children and 50 volunteers we were absolutely overwhelmed with blessings! A big thank you to everyone who played a part in making the week such a wonderful place for children to hear and experience God’s love!

The surfers offering this year totaled close to $400 and will be sent to the S.C. Sea Turtle Rescue Hospital.

Way to go surfers!!

2016 Directors: Tracy Harbert, Tonya Brock and Jenny Pray worked tirelessly for nearly 6 months...so be sure to give them a ‘high five’ when you see them around town!

SATURDAY SERVANTS Join the Deacons on Saturday, July 30th, 9:30am in the Kirk to help prepare bag

lunches for those in need in our community. All are welcome!

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. David (Kim Altman) Bingham on their marriage June 18. Kim is the daughter of Bob and Sandra Altman.

COMMUNITY MISSION PROJECT Wednesday, July 6 at 9:30am

United Way Backpack Snackpack Program Meet at the Golden Harvest Food Bank, 311

Alliance Parkway (road behind McDonalds at Exit 27 off Hwy 81 & 85). Help pack food bags

to be distributed to children in our district. A fun project—perfect for the whole family!

Please contact Kari at 225-2551 if you can participate.

252 KIDS – Elementary SUNDAYS at 9:30 in room #124

This summer, we get to view the story of Jesus through a man whose life was radically changed when we encountered the story of Jesus. He went from a person who did whatever it took to stop the message of Jesus from spreading to one who ended up writing most of the New Testament of the Bible and dying for his faith in Jesus. This man, as you may have already guessed, is Paul. He went all over the known world preaching the Story of Jesus. We’ll explore where in the world Paul was and how we fit into his story too.

INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT

Adult Joint

Sunday School:

This June/July we will be

using “Journey Through the

Word” by James Davison and Sarah Juengst

as we discover the Biblical Bones of our

faith.

July 3rd—Church wide pancake breakfast

July 10—Righteousness—David Burriss

July 17—Hope—Phil Batson

July 24—Compassion—Misty Fretwell

July 31—Discipleship—Scott Carothers

FPC KIDS BASKETBALL CAMP (9:00—11:30)

& MARTIAL ARTS CAMP (12:30—4:00)

July 11th - 15th Basketball Camp will be a fun and challenging week of basketball

and fellowship together. They will have a daily emphasis on fundamental development, team play and more. For completed

K4 - completed 5th grade. Cost $50/person which includes the camp, leadership, snack each day and a t-shirt.

Martial Arts Camp will have something for everyone, they will teach technique and fundamental martial arts principals through group and one-on-one instruction, partner and group activities and games. For elementary thru middle school (ages 5-13). Cost $50/person which

includes the camp, a daily snack and a t-shirt. Sign up for both camps and the cost will be $90. Send a bag lunch each day and we will have lunch and free time between the camps.

Any student who participates in both camps will be treated to a water park in Greenville on Friday, July 15.

SUMMER

SIZZLE

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Join us for a morning of fun as we go to the Build-a-Bear store in Greenville, SC. Each child will get to make an animal to bring home filled with love. We will eat lunch at Chick-fil-a and then return to FPC. Cost $30.

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July 20th from 10:30amJuly 20th from 10:30amJuly 20th from 10:30amJuly 20th from 10:30am————12:00pm12:00pm12:00pm12:00pm We will practice navigating the Bible and study some of the wacky stories inside! We will gather at Wren Park @ 10:30 for Bible study and then walk over to

Figs for ice-cream. BIBLES NEEDED! Bring money for ice-cream.

ELEMENTARYELEMENTARYELEMENTARYELEMENTARY————KIDS CARE DAY & PLAYKIDS CARE DAY & PLAYKIDS CARE DAY & PLAYKIDS CARE DAY & PLAY Monday, July 18th from 9:00amMonday, July 18th from 9:00amMonday, July 18th from 9:00amMonday, July 18th from 9:00am————4:00pm4:00pm4:00pm4:00pm

We will have a day filled with fun & service. We will work with one or two service organizations, go out for lunch and then head to a pool to swim. Must

wear closed-toed shoes for the service projects. Pack your swimsuit, towel & sunscreen. Cost $15.

YOUTHYOUTHYOUTHYOUTH————MISSION DAYMISSION DAYMISSION DAYMISSION DAY Wednesday, July 6th from 9:00amWednesday, July 6th from 9:00amWednesday, July 6th from 9:00amWednesday, July 6th from 9:00am————4:00pm4:00pm4:00pm4:00pm

We will volunteer with local service ministry programs and then grab lunch. We will spend the

morning with all age groups from the church. Then in the afternoon we will head off with just the youth

for something extra fun. Cost $12-15 for lunch.

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HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL————WHITE WATER RAFTINGWHITE WATER RAFTINGWHITE WATER RAFTINGWHITE WATER RAFTING Tuesday, July 26th from 9:00amTuesday, July 26th from 9:00amTuesday, July 26th from 9:00amTuesday, July 26th from 9:00am————5:30pm5:30pm5:30pm5:30pm

We will head to North Carolina for a day on the river. Must know how to swim to participate. Life-jackets will be provided for every participant. For

all rising 9th graders—graduated seniors. Cost $65.

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Thursday, July 28thThursday, July 28thThursday, July 28thThursday, July 28th————10:00am10:00am10:00am10:00am————2:30pm2:30pm2:30pm2:30pm We will spend the day setting up the Family Life

Center, decorating, collecting supplies and getting the church ready for ur elementary day camp the

next week. Cost $5 for lunch.