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Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
SUNDAY Schedule Sunday, July 15 • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • Communion Service 8:15 am, Winship Chapel
• The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm • Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am • Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 11:15 pm, Fifield Hall
Sunday, July 22 • Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • Communion Service 8:15 am, Winship Chapel
• Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 am • Worship Service - 10:15 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour - 11:15 pm, Fifield Hall
July 15 & 22, 2012 Christ at the Center
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ince this is my first letter to our whole community, I’d like to start with a word of thanks. My family and I are so grateful for the warm welcome and support you have given us July 15 - Rebekah LeMon to preach since I joined the staff of First Presbyterian 10 months ago. I have often observed and felt God’s presence and power among us during that time, and as always, I look forward to the future God has in store for us all. During worship on Sunday we will consider together how we respond to God’s presence; both our psalm (24) and Old Testament lesson (2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19) give us glimpses into times when our ancestors were in the presence of the ark of the covenant, which was understood to be God’s throne, the object in Israelite worship that represented God’s presence. In both texts, there is rejoicing before the Lord, and in 2 Samuel, we are told that “David danced before the Lord with all his might.” Perhaps you don’t often dance before our God (or maybe you do!), but as we come to Sunday, I hope you will look for the times in your week when you most clearly experience God’s presence or power and consider what you do in those times. I look forward to rejoicing with you all on Sunday! Blessings, Rebekah
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e are redeemed p e o p l e . We are broken people. As Christians, we often wrestle with this seeming contradiction, struggling to July 22 - Joel Moore understand how a to preach God who loves us and forgives us still allows for us to experience the consequences for our sins. Well, since human nature today is little different from human nature 3,000 years ago, the Bible tells us many stories that deal with the all too common human conflict between consequences and redemption. One of those stories involves King David. He wrestled with the seeming contradiction of being, “a man after God’s own heart,” and being a man who, “deserves to die.” As I study the life of David, I find that I can relate to his struggles, not in terms of content, but in terms of condition. What happens when ordinarily good people do extraordinarily bad things? How do we deal with the consequences of our sins? How do we recognize and embrace God’s mercy and God’s grace? Psalm 51 gives us a good indication of how David dealt with his indiscretions and provides us a model of how we might deal with our own. Please join us as we learn about David and Bathsheba. Let’s discover together how Redemption is bigger than Consequence. In Christ,
Joel
Joel Moore
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: PVT Forrest “Woody” Bass Chaplain Capt. Jamison Bowman ABE3 Gregory Bridges Sgt. Isaiah Bridges Lt. Col. Bradford W. Cousar LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew Staff Sgt. 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
Are YOU TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? Don’t forget to take us along. Worship with us live from any place in the world. http://www.firstpresatl.org or www.firstpresbyterian.tv Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. this summer
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Pastoral Care Report (As of July 2, 2012)
Recuperating: Margaret Murphy, Betty Downing Births: Congratulations and many blessings to: Allison & Nevan Black following the birth of Hailey Elizabeth Black on April 9th; big brother is Nevan; Melanie & Scott Bohanan who welcomed Natalie Diana Bohanan on June 26th; proud family includes big brother Andrew, and grandparents Jim & Jane Bohanan. Deaths: We extend our deepest sympathy and lift up in prayer: Mabel (Griffin) Kichline & family following the death of her aunt, Nibia Griffin; the family and friends of our long-time member, Aleine Rudisill “Rudy” Martin, who died June 25th.
sky miles Wanted Childspring International is in urgent need of Frequent Flyer Miles on any domestic or international carrier. We prefer a minimum of 30,000 miles and need up to 80,000 miles for children to travel to the United States for
life-saving and life-changing medical treatment. Please contact Alison Fussell at alison@ childspringintl.org or 404 228-7733 if you would like to donate. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
The Chimes programs & events
Register Online for the School of Fine Arts Theatre Summer Camp!
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New this summer! Youth Summer Theatre Workshops for ages 10-16. Come learn the art of improvised comedy with professional comedians Debra Cole and Kenny Johnson. These two week sessions are from 9:30am-4pm weekdays July 16-27. They will focus on acting, character development, stand-up comedy and sketch comedy writing. www.firstpresatl.org/sfa
LOGOS Arts Camp!
in partnership with Eastminster Presbyterian July 30th - August 2nd, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us for a week of fun, fellowship and artistic exploration! During the week campers will participate in music, drama, visual arts, movement, recreation and learning a different Bible story each day. Cost: $135 per child (includes camp t-shirt!) Each child must bring their own lunch and snack in clearly labeled containers. Volunteers? Could you volunteer one day of camp to help in a specific area? Registration available online NOW! Visit www.firstpresatl.org or email Lauren at lpatrus@firstpresatl.org to reserve a spot.
THE HISTORY OF OUR CONGREGATION And THE STORIES BEHIND OUR STAINED GLASS HISTORY WINDOWS 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Sanctuary “New Series” presented by Bill Lyons, The Archives Committee Sunday, July 8 First ten years 1848-1858, Sabbath Sunday School to Marietta Street How to view the History Windows First three Tiffany windows Sunday, July 15 Marietta St. 1858-1898, the move 1898-1914 Healing the relationship with Central 50th Anniversary 1898 with Central & First Baptist Other three Tiffany windows Sunday, September 2 Moving 1914 and 1915 First service 5 Dec 1915, Dedication 1919 More windows
HOLYLAND Pilgrimage
February 15 – March 2, 2013 Follow in Jesus’ footsteps and discover him anew as we explore Jordan, the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem and much more. Led by Rev. Lindsay Armstrong, Rev. Craig Goodrich and Professor Max Miller of Emory University. First come, first serve registration for up to 20 adults.
Deposit required to reserve space. For more information or if interested, please contact Craig Goodrich at cgoodrich@firstpresatl.org or (404) 228-7714 or Lindsay Armstrong at larmstrong@firstpresatl.org or (404) 228-7713.
Approximate Cost: $5550 Partial Scholarships available.
Sponsored by the FPC Stembler Ministry, Chair Florida Ellis.
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Summer Fellowship FPC EVENTS 2012
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J u LY Monday, July 16 - 9:30 a.m. A taste of Zumba Room 230 Contact: Rose Emily Bermudez 404-228-7723 Thursday, July 19 Bowling Contact: Margaret Evans 404-228-7739
Saturday, August 4 Whitewater Rafting Trip Contact: Lindsay Armstrong 404-228-7713 Sunday, August 14 After Worship Ice Cream Sunday FPC Preschool playground Contact: Katharine Hamer 404-228-7712 Sunday, August 26 After Worship Old Fashioned Potluck Location TBD Contact: Donna Tabaka 404-228-7765 or Jami Wise jwise@firstpresatl.org
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with Whitewater Express – Camp Ocoee When: Saturday, August 4, 2012 Carpool departs FPC at 8:30 am Return by 5:00 pm Where: Middle Ocoee River Who: Any FPC members and friends (must be age 12 or over)
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n late April, I sent a letter to the congregation explaining that we were facing a short fall and asking for your help. As always, you responded generously, and thanks to your gifts, we have now surpassed $3.7 million in pledges. Thank you! Our work is not finished. To balance the budget, the Session approved spending reductions of $148,500 and included a
LET’S GO
Cost: $45 per person, includes lunch. Financial assistance available.
challenge of an $50,000 in additional gifts. Together with God’s help, we have done more than we could IMAGINE, and there is much to be done. Thanks be to God for what we have been given as we look to the future and what we hope to do together!
Tom Shields, Chair Stewardship Council
For more info: Contact Lindsay Armstrong at 404.228.7713 or online at www.whitewaterexpress.com To secure your spot, register on-line at www.firstpresatl.org First come, first serve reservations, with a maximum of 75 people.
All are welcome. Please join us!
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Attention RISING 5th GRADERS!
Kick off the year with a lock-in @ First 6:00 PM, Saturday August 25 - Sunday August 26 (we will worship together at 10:15) Cost: $10
Join the Summer Choir! Would you like to sing with the Chancel Choir this summer? We would love to have you join us. Rehearsals are Sunday mornings at 9am in the 2nd floor Chancel Choir Rehearsal Room. Please email Will Breytspraak if you are interested! wbreytspraak@firstpresatl.org
renew REnew is an exciting new Bible Study starting Wednesday, September 8th.
So save the date and prepare to renew your minds! More information and sign-up coming soon!
MER BIBLE STUDIE S SUM
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The Gospel According to Led by Kevin Knab
FEARLESS:
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Imagine Your Life Without Fear By Max Lucado
A six week Summer Bible Study led by Joel Moore Wednesdays: June 13 & 20 July 11, 18 & 25 August 1 6:30 pm, Room 156 Appetizers served. Go out for dinner afterwards.
Wednesdays, June 6 thru August 29 12:30 – 1:30 pm Room 156 Lunch provided ($6). Come anytime. For more information, call Pam Parrish at (404) 228-7737
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youth YOUTH FELLOWSHIP – JULY 15, 2012 BRAVES GAME AND LUNCH All Youth are invited to join us for a fun day at the Braves Game. We will depart church after “Faith in Films” and return about 5:00 PM. Bring money for the game and lunch (Tickets and Lunch - $25.00)! Don’t miss out on this chance to catch up with FPC Friends during the Summer. Please be sure to make reservations by emailing Allison or Bradley at aper-lee@firstpresatl.org so that we have enough transportation! YOUTH MISSION TRIP - JULY 21-28, 2012 YOUTH FAMILY MISSION TRIP TO ROATAN, HONDURAS We are very excited about our Honduras Mission Trip. Again, this year we will combine our efforts with our Honduran friends and build a home in the Colonia District. This year we have 24 youth and family members going. Please pray for a safe journey and lots of good work and great spiritual growth and fellowship.
Elementary kids hard at work making sandwiches for Community Ministries. Elementary Summer Sunday School! All 1st - 5th graders join us in the Temple every Sunday to study HEROES! LOGOS Arts Camp! Save the Date July 30th - August 2nd, 9am - 1pm. Register online NOW, spots are filling up fast! https://www.camperregsecure.com/firstpresbyterianc hurchofatlanta/?page=3 5th Grade Lock - in! Make plans now to join us Aug 25th - 26th for a lock-in here at church. Email Lauren to reserve a spot - all rising 5th graders are invited!
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
See you there! Contact Lauren with any questions.
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YOUTH FELLOWSIP - JULY 29, 2012 SIX FLAGS DAY! All youth are invited to join us after “Faith in Films” to go to Six Flags. We will depart church about noon and return about 8:00 PM. Watch Youth Email for details! Cost of tickets is as follows - $35.00 if you make a reservation by July 20; $40.00 if you make a reservation by July 28. We must know how many youth are going in order to purchase tickets. If you want to go and have a season pass, let Allison know. Email us for reservations at aper-lee@firstpresatl.org YOUTH SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – “FAITH IN FILMS” All youth are invited to join us at 11:15-12:00 PM each Sunday- After Worship. We will watch clips from popular movies and discuss the faith elements therein. We have scheduled this Sunday School opportunity because so many youth have told us they prefer to sleep in during the summer. If you want to come at 9:00 AM, feel free to join the intergenerational class each week. This also allows us to do fellowship activities after “Faith in Films.”
Learn about
Heroes! Don’t miss out on Summer Elementary Sunday School in the Temple at 9:00 am!
College Mission Trip to New Orleans
The Chimes adult sunday school
SUMMER
Albrecht Durer (1498)
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
History of our Congregation and Stories Behind FPC’s Stained Glass A new series by Bill Lyons The Archives Committee
THE LAST JUDGEMENT Art & Theology
July 8 & 15 and Sept. 2 9:00 – 10:00 am, The Sanctuary
led by Dr. Anne Leader Professor of Art History, SCAD-Atlanta
THE LAST JUDGEMENT Art & Theology led by Dr. Anne Leader Professor of Art History SCAD - Atlanta
July 22 & 29 and August 4 Reception Room 9:00 am - 10:00 am
July 22 & 29 and August 4 Reception Room 9:00 - 10:00 am
July 15 Stephen Seda will be speaking on various development projects in Kenya July 22 & 29 Brian Soderberg will begin a 2-part program on “English Translations of the Bible through history: the evolution of the Bible for today’s world.”
PRECE UPDATE Mission Brazil
9:00 – 10:00 am, Room 156 July 29 We welcome Kacy Brubaker back to update us on PRECE’s progress
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9:00 – 10:00 am, Room 327
Attention All Lawyers:
The Partnership Ministry is launching a new project to help church community members overcome barriers to obtaining housing, employment, and benefits
v o l u n t e e r s
The Internationals Class
caused by old or erroneous criminal records. The need is great. CLE training begins in August. Please contact Rick Bold at bold@bmelaw.com to learn more.
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N e w O r l e a n s M i s s i on T r i p October 14-20, 2012 Contact Dick Leslie or Rose Emily Bermudez for details! 404 373-9535 • leslied47@yahoo.com 404-228-7723 • rebermudez@firstpresatl.org
The Mustard Seed is closed July 8 through August 14 for inventory and restocking. Have a wonderful summer.
the Mustard Seed
Sundays 9-12 (through July 1) (404) 201-6442 info@themustardseedbookstore.com
Music for July 15 Prelude Anthem Offertory Ben Resp Postlude
Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne – Dietrich Buxtehude Deep River – Paul Ayres For the Beauty of the Earth – John Rutter Amen – Rutter Tuba Tune in D Major – C.S. Lang
Music for July 22 Prelude Anthem Offertory Ben Resp Postlude
Benedictus – Max Reger O For A Shout of Sacred Joy – Alice Parker Loving Shepherd of They Sheep – John Rutter Amen – Rene Clausen Alla Marcia – John Ireland
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