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SUNDAY Schedule

December 4 & 11, 2011 Christ at the Center

Sunday, December 4 • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • Communion Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel • The Mustard Seed Bookstore 9:00 am - 1:00 pm • Cherub Choir - 9:30 am • Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary • Morehouse College Quartet Christmas Concert 10:05 am, Fifield Hall • Sunday School - 10:05 am • Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall • Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm Fifield Hall

Sunday, December 11 • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • Communion Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel • The Mustard Seed Bookstore 9:00 am - 1:00 pm • Cherub Choir - 9:30 am • Children’s Christmas Pageant 9:00 am, Sanctuary • Sunday School - 10:05 am • Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm Reception Room • School of Fine Arts presents “The Nutcracker” - 2:00 pm, Fififeld Hall

The Children’s Christmas Pageant — one of the highlights of the Advent season!

December 4, 2011 9:00 am & 11:15 am, Sanctuary – Dr. George B. Wirth will be preaching “What the World Needs Now is Peace.”

December 11, 2011 9:00 am, Sanctuary – Children’s Christmas Pageant Come celebrate the birth of Jesus with our entire church family!

11:15 am, Sanctuary – Dr. George B. Wirth will be preaching “What the World Needs Now is Joy.” We hope that you will join us for all of these Advent Worship Services ... and please invite your family and friends to come on along as well!

The Chimes Care, Growth & Events

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: Chaplain Capt. Jamison Bowman ABE3 Gregory Bridges Sgt. Isaiah Bridges Lt. Col. Bradford W. Cousar LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew First Airman Kevin Lee Captain Alexandria Victoria Miller Captain John Warren Robey Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Ensign David B. Sibley USN Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III MC2 Tyler Wilson

Pastoral Care Report (As of November 22, 2011)

Hospitalized: Bob Eskew Rehab: Florence Inman

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whether under someone’s tree, or on it, Our newest gift item, ornaments & paperweights of our own Rose Window, will make the perfect gift!

COME-ON-ALONG FOR CHRISTMAS TEA!

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Thursday, December 15th, 3-5 p.m.

At the Piedmont Driving Club Cost is $30/per person Leave 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m.

December hours 9 -12 pm on Dec. 1, 2, 5, 6, & 8 9 - 1 pm on Dec. 7, 14 and 21 4:30 - 6:30 pm on Dec. 7 & 14

Join us for Christmas Tea at the Piedmont Driving Club.

For reservations call Pat Kimbrell at 404-228-7719

December 4 & 11

The Chimes programs & events B LAN K E T S

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First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

in conjuntion with Central Presbyterian

is participating in the “Every Life Matters”

Blanket Drive. Please donate new or gently used blankets in the designated collection container.

(Fleece are a good choice for the homeless.)

Children e ’ T h Christmas s Pageant You are invited to attend the 28th annual Children’s Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 11 at 9:00 AM. Please join us for this beloved holiday tradition. When our children lead us in worship and share with us the wonder of this holy season.

You may purchase DVD videos and photographs of the pageant immediately following the service at a table outside Fifield Hall.

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December 7 & 14

W EDNESDAY T he M ustard S eed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm,

4:30 - 6:30 pm Books, gifts and cards for all ages.

D inner 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Adults and Youth: $8 Children 3-12: $4

P reschool 5:30 - 8:00 pm Bible, crafts & fellowship. Childcare available.

E lementary A ctivities 5:00 - 7:30 pm

LOGOS: recreation, dinner, choir, drama and art.

Y outh 6:30 - 8:00 pm Fifield Hall Youth Musical Rehearsal.

W ednesday N ight C hoirs

5:45 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:25 pm 6:30 - 7:25 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Archangel Choir Handbell Choir St. Cecilia Consort Chancel Choir

Wednesday Night Studies & Worship 6:30 - 7:30 pm Reception Room When God Came Near Advent Worship Led by Rev. Lindsay Armstrong, Rev. Kevin D. Knab & Rev. Chris Moore-Keish

CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS

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he Christmas Memorial Fund is your opportunity to share in the Christmas Memorial Flowers.

The name of the person or persons you wish to memorialize will be placed on a special list in our Worship Bulletin. Attach the names to be included or return the form below to the Church with your check. Make checks payable to First Presbyterian Church and send to the church at 1328 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30309-3902. Please print plainly. The names will be printed in the bulletin exactly as you print them.

Deadline to submit: December 11th.

Name of Contributor: Name(s) to be listed: Amount of contribution enclosed: $

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IMAGINE * 2012 Stewardship Season December 4 & 11

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The Chimes PROGRAMS & Events rehear s al s

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FPC’s Annual Christmas Concert practices begin FIRST soon, soPRESBYTERIAN mark CHURCH OF ATLANTA Sunday, December 4, 2011~10:05 -11:00 am~Fifield Hall DECEMBER 9, 2007 your calendars!

Featuring The Morehouse College Quartet • 5th Grade Rehearsals (Narrators, Advent Wreath Lighters & Prayer Readers)

Sunday, Nov. 13, 20, 27 & Dec. 4 10:15 -11:00 am in the 5th Grade classroom • Preschool Rehearsal (Rainbows, Butterflies & Stars only)

Sunday, December 4 10:15 -11:00 am in the Sanctuary (Please drop children off at Sunday School and teachers will escort them to the Sanctuary) • 2nd and 5th Grade Rehearsal Wednesday, December 7 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary (Immediately following the Family Advent Service) • Elementary Rehearsal

First Presbyterian Youth present... A Musical Fable of Broadway

(1st through 5th Grades)

Saturday, December 10 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary • The Christmas Pageant (All Children)

Sunday, December 11 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Sanctuary

p ractices H AV E BEGUN! • If you have any questions, please contact Gail Price at (404) 724-9570 gailanddave2@comcast.net or Laurie Campbell at (404) 228-7722, lcampbell@firstpresatl.org 4

December 4 & 11

Thursday, January 5th - 7:00 PM Friday and Saturday, January 6th & 7th - 7:30 PM Sunday, January 8th - 3:00 PM All in Fifield Hall Tickets $10 and benefit 2012 Youth Missions.

Concessions Available!

Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Music and Lyricsby Frank Loesser.

Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.

Performed in cooperation with Music Theater International, New York.

For more information contact: Allison Per-Lee, 404-228-7751 or aper-lee@firstpresatl.org

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA, 1328 PEACHTREE STREET, ATLANTA, GA 30309 AT 16TH STREET

The Chimes PROGRAMS & events

FORUM@FIRST Sponsored by FPC’s Stembler Ministry

THE WORLD INTO WHICH JESUS WAS BORN

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

Family Advent Service

The Intertestamental Period

November 27, December 11 & 18th 10:05 - 11:00 am in Fifield Hall Led by Dr. Joel M. LeMon Assistant Professor of Old Testament Candler School of Theology Emory University

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ission Celebration on November 6 was a total success because of YOU, our members. Thank you for your presence in worship and your participation during the Sunday School hour and lunch! We hope that you not only enjoyed this event, but learned about the Mission opportunities at First Presbyterian Church. On behalf of the Mission Council, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

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On December 25, we will hold our Annual Christmas Breakfast for persons who are homeless.

Community Ministries asks that you help us in providing each person a gift card of $25.00 from any Target Retail Store.

Led by Lauren Patrus & Kevin Knab Wednesday, December 7, 2011 6:30 ~ 7:15 p.m.

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The Chimes nursery/preschool & elementary

Mark Your Calendars!

December 4 Caroling to the Homebound 3:00-5:30 pm (Meet in the Temple between 3 and 3:30 for a snack before we go).

Preschool Christmas Pageant Rehearsal during Sunday School - Rainbows, Butterflies and Stars children will meet in classrooms at 10:05.

December 7 Family Advent Service after dinner at 6:30 pm.

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal at 7 pm for 2nd and 5th graders (following Advent Service).

December 10 Elementary Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 1:00-3:00.

December 11 Christmas Pageant at 9 am worship.

December 14 Join us for the Nursery/Preschool Birthday Party for Jesus!

5:30, Room 128.

Please bring an unwrapped gift (baby necessities or children’s item) for Families First and Genesis Shelter.

December 18 4th and 5th graders serve at the Prayer Breakfast at 6:15 am.

December 21 Merry Christmas No LOGOS or Wednesday night activities.

youth 2012 YOUTH SKI RETREAT January 13-16, 2012 Need ideas for Christmas Gifts for Youth?????

Why not purchase a wonderful weekend of Skiing with our Youth Family??

Registrations are OPEN for our Annual Youth Ski Retreat to Winterplace, WV. We need youth to sign up before Christmas this year!

Deadline to register NOW! Base Cost is $365.00 with additions for upgrades in skiis, boarding, tubing, etc.

“Guys and Dolls” YOUTH MUSICAL REHEARSALS!!!!

Join us for our 16th Annual Youth Musical!

as Rehearsals areld Hall: fie Fi follows in 00-7:00 PM December 3 – 4: :30-4:00 PM December 4 – 12 30-8:00 PM December 7 – 6: 00-4:00 PM December 10 – 1: 30-6:30 PM December 11 – 3: 30-8:00 PM December 14 – 6: 00-4:00 PM December 17 – 1:

:30-4:00 PM December 18 – 12 30-8:00 PM December 21 – 6: 00-7:00 PM December 28 - 3: 00-6:00 PM December 29 - 1: 00 PM January 2 -1:00-6: :00 PM January 3- 5:00-9

Christmas Pageant Offering December 11, 2011 Youth will collect the offering for the 9:00 AM Children’s Christmas Pageant Worship. Please arrive at 8:30 AM and be prepared to get instructions on taking up the offering.

UPCOMING BIG YOUTH CHRISTMAS EVENTS: Sunday, December 18 - White Elephant Christmas Parties Tuesday, December 20 - D-Group Tacky Christmas Prom Plan now! Don’t miss these events! Everyone is invited to both

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who brought cans for our fall food drive! Your contributions will help feed many families this holiday season, and we appreciate your generosity!

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December 4 & 11

“Guys and Dolls” rehearsals are in full swing!

The Chimes adult sunday school A gora Room 322

In 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

On December 4, the Berean Class will not meet so we can attend the Annual Christmas Concert.

On December 11, Stan Powell will present his annual Christmas Carol and Scripture Performance. It is a longtime tradition and a wonderful way to get into the Christmas Spirit!

Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Community Bible Study Room B415

Taught by the Rev. Charles Black and Rev. Connie Lee, the Community Sunday School Class includes First Presbyterian members and community participants.

Covenant Class Room 230

On Dec. 4th, we will join others in Fifield Hall for the Morehouse Quartet concert. On Dec. 11th, we will begin a two-week lesson led by David Drake.

D iscovering G od ’ s W ord Room 317

On Dec. 4th, we will join others in Fifield Hall for the Morehouse Quartet concert. On Dec. 11th, we will join Forum@First.

Emmaus Class Room 227

On Dec. 4th, we will join others in Fifield Hall for the Morehouse Quartet concert. On Dec. 11th, we will resume our study of King’s Cross with Jeff Irby leading discussion. All are Welcome!

Faith and Life Room 218

On Dec. 4 we will attend the Christmas concert in Fifield Hall.

On Dec. 11th, the class will watch the prelude of “Into the Night,” the CBS Christmas Eve TV presentation of our church which aired in the past, followed by Christmas reflections from class members.

First Foundations Room 319

A 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

On Dec. 4th, FPC welcomes the Morehouse Men’s Quartet as they get us in the holiday spirit with our annual 10:15 am Christmas concert in Fifield Hall.

On Dec. 11th, Dr. Joel M. LeMon, continues his series on an intriguing look at what was happening in the years before Jesus was born.

Starting with Alexander the Great and continuing through the era of Cleopatra.

G alatians 3:28, Room 323

A brand new Bible Study class, we are open, inclusive, and discussion-oriented. A safe space to discuss a wide variety of issues, including sexuality, we are taught by Emory Ph.D. student Parker Diggory. Join us for historically informed, biblically grounded conversations about faith issues.

Internationals Room 327

On Dec. 4th, Sussi Craig will describe her recent trip in “Istanbul: the meeting of East and West.”

On Dec. 11th, Marty & Mike Franchot will discuss their Mission trip with Young Life to Tanzania.

Meditation Group Room 320

On Dec. 4th, Our class will join everyone in Fifield Hall for our annual Christmas Concert.

On Dec. 11th, Our class will join Forum @ First with Dr. Joel M. LeMon.

Open Door Room 156

The Upper Room Room 332

The Upper Room Class is made up mostly of couples with Preschool, Elementary and Middle School children. Our ages, on the other hand, vary greatly. Our studies and discussion topics often come from the class, and while we welcome members of the class to lead, we don’t require it. Please join us.

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SchedulE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

C ircle 1

Sunday, December 18th at 6:30 pm Christmas Party at the home of Carla Ferrell, 3636 Dumbarton Road NW

C ircle 2

Monday, December 5th at 10 am at Barbara Kiefer’s Clubhouse

C ircle 3

Monday, December 5th at 10 am at the home of Anne Bryan, 3119 Rockingham Drive NW

C ircle 6

Monday, December 12th at 9:30 am Contact Adele Shepherd for location

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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.

Monday, December 5th at 10:30 am at the home of Carolyn Smith, 3809 Castlegate Drive

Ours for Today Room B308

Thursday, December 15th at 7pm for a Christmas Party, at the home of Ann Council

On Dec. 4th, we will join others in Fifield Hall for the Morehouse Quartet concert. Starting on the 11th, we will host Seekers and Joiners for two weeks. Class regulars will welcome prospective church members, reminding us what we believe and how we live out our beliefs at First Pres.

Spiritual Living Room B202

On Dec. 4th, we will attend the Morehous College Quartet’s Christmas concert in Fifield Hall.

On Dec. 11th, class member Joe Brooks will teach a lesson entitled “Fast on Criticalness.”

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December 12th at 7pm at the home of Eleanor Beckmam, 5 Bohler Lane

C ircle 9

Monday, December 5th at 11 am at the Lenbrook Dining Room

C ircle 11

C ircle 12

Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10th See Evite for location or contact goodcaitie@yahoo.com

C ircle 13

See Evite for location or contact kbhamer@comcast.net Come Join Us! Contact Carla Ferrell, ferrell04@comcast.net, for information about joining an FPC Women’s Circle

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“New name, new logo, same great teaching.”

For information about private music instruction and group music, dance, and art classes, please visit us on the web or call: Kate Breytspraak, Director www.PSPAonline.org (404) 228-7762 www.firstpresatl.org/sfa

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We have beautiful ornaments, paperweights and other items specially selected for Christmas gifting.

the Mustard Seed

Wednesdays 9-1, 4:30 - 6:30 Sundays 9-1 (404) 201-6442 info@themustardseedbookstore.com

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Music for December 4 PRELUDE

ANTHEM

OFFERTORY BEN. RESP. POSTLUDE

What Child Is This?

Swedish Christmas Medley O Come, O Come Emmanuel – arr. Cynthia Dobrinski In The Bleak Mid-Winter – Holst Comfort, Comfort You My People God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen – arr. John Rutter

Music for December 11 PRELUDE

ANTHEM (Youth Choir) OFFERTORY

BEN. RESP. POSTLUDE

Chorale Preludes on “Savior of the Nations Come” Sleepers Awake, A Voice Calls” – J.S. Bach Spread Joy – Natalie Sleeth Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates – William Mathias Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers

WEEKLY BROADCASTS Sundays 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.

WORSHIP Sunday Communion Service - 8:30 am Sunday Worship Services -9:00 am & 11:15 am Sunday School 10:05 am HOW TO CONTACT US Phone/404-892-8461 Fax/404-228-7760 E-mail: youbelong@firstpresatl.org Web: www.firstpresatl.org

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