Chimes: November 29, 2015

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November 29, 2015 Christ at the Center

Sunday, November 29

Advent

First Sunday of Advent • Prayer breakfast for Homeless Persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall • Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel • The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm • Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am • Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary • Fellowship Hour 11:45 am • Q2, Twenties & Thirties’ group, 12 pm, Room 322

SUNDAYS DURING ADVENT

First Sunday of Advent, November 29 8:30 a.m. Chapel, Communion 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary, Communion Tony Sundermeier, Preaching

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary, Communion Tony Sundermeier, Preaching

Second Sunday of Advent, December 6 8:30 a.m. Chapel, Communion 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary Rebekah LeMon, Preaching

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20 8:30 a.m., Chapel, Communion 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary Tony Sundermeier, Preaching

SPECIAL GATHERINGS IN ADVENT Hanging of the Greens Sunday, November 29, 2015 4:30 p.m.

Lecture on Vivaldi’s Gloria Sunday, December 13, 2015 9:30 a.m., Fifield Hall Children’s Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 13, 2015 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary Christmas Concert Sunday, December 20, 2015 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary Vivaldi’s Gloria Choir and Orchestra

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 12:00-12:50 p.m.

Chapel Service Carols, Soloist, and Homily by Tony Sundermeier 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Sanctuary, Younger Children and Family Service Carols, Children’s Message, and 4th and 5th Grade Liturgists

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5:30-7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary, Candlelight and Communion Carols, Choral Anthems, Orchestra, Communion, Candlelight and Homily by Tony Sundermeier 11:00-12:00 a.m.

Sanctuary, A Service of Lessons and Carols Carols, Choral Anthems, Orchestra, Candlelight and Homily by Tony Sundermeier

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Prayers for THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE

Ensign Karim Abu-Akel Captain Alexandria Miller-Anderson Major Charles Ayers PVT Forrest “Woody” Bass Lt. JG Benjamin S. Bondurant Maj. Jamison Bowman, Chaplain ABE3 Gregory Bridges Sgt. Isaiah Bridges Glenn Thomas Johnson, AMAN Robert Louis Johnson, HA Staff Sgt. Kevin Lee Lt. Wilson Mansfield McManus Captain John Warren Robey Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Brig. General Russell Sanborn Lt. David B. Sibley Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III

Pastoral Care Report (As of November 12, 2015)

Deaths: We offer our condolences to the friends and family of Dick Whittier who died on November 11, 2015.

Recuperating: Barbara Cox, Liza Bryan, Roland and Betty Downing, NeeNee Fortson, Avery Hannon, Barbara Hartman, Rev. Connie Lee, Randy Jones, Rena Grizzell, Judson Hall, Bill Barber, Sally Stalker.

If you have any pastoral concerns, please contact Rev. Kevin Knab at 404-228-7763 or kknab@firstpresatl.org., or Pam Parrish at 404-228-7737 or pparrish@firstpresatl.org.

Organ Renewal campaign As we approach the 25th year since its last renovation, our exquisite Sanctuary organ needs significant renewal to ensure that its 6097 pipes continue to provide beautiful music.

Specifically, the organ’s thousands of leather patches need to be replaced, the wiring connecting organ console and pipes must be updated, the control system that allows the organist to choose the instrument’s sound must be replaced, and the individual sounds of our organ need to be balanced. After much research by an Organ Renovation Task Force and consideration of multiple bids, First Presbyterian has engaged German organ builder Orgelbau Klais Bonn to complete these renovations. The work will begin in January 2017 and will take several months to complete, but with the exception of very few Sundays, we will use the Chancel organ or the Gallery organ in worship. The total cost of the project is approximately $1.3 million and we hope to raise $1.65 million in order to complete the needed work and fund a maintenance reserve specifically for the organ. Please consider supporting the renovation of this wonderful asset of First Presbyterian.

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CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS 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 mail to 1328 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30309-3902. Please print plainly. The names will be printed in the bulletin exactly as you print them.

Visit: www.firstpresatl.org/ChristmasMemorialFlowers

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

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HIGH SCHOOL ADVENT SMALL GROUP Hosted at the Home of Tony and Katie Sundermeier Thursdays, December 3, 10, and 17 7:00-8:45 p.m.

(Study Goes from 7:30-8:15 p.m Hang Out Time from 7:00-7:30 and 8:15-8:45) This a great chance to focus on the meaning of the season and also meet our brand new, Director of College and High School Ministry, Jay York R.S.V.P. to Katie Law (it helps with refreshment prep!) klaw@firstpresatl.org and their address will be forwarded on to you.

Be the change that you want to see!

Ways you can help our community (both big & small) right here at FPC. community

Cookies for the Annual Christmas Breakfast for Persons Who are Homeless

What’s next?

NEXT Church National Gathering here at FPC! Faith at the Crossroads What’s at stake?

For you? For your congregation?

For your community?

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Feb 22-24, 2016 We are expecting 700 attendees to meet here in February and we need your help as volunteers.

Contact Stephanie Lane at 404.228.7757 or slane@firstpresatl.org to sign up for a shift during the conference.

Love to bake? Especially cookies?

Looking for a fun family project for the days leading up to Christmas?

On the Sunday before Christmas, we plan to give each guest at the Sunday Morning Prayer Breakfast a special treat: a small bag of homemade cookies. Please consider baking some extra to share while you are making your holiday cookies. Your delicious goodies may be brought to the church Dec. 17, 18 or 19.

Soap collection for Atlanta Metro Transitional Center Presbyterian Women of the Hillside and First Presbyterian Partnership will be collecting bath size bars of soap throughout the months of January and Febuary. The soap collected will be provided to the chaplain of the Atlanta Metro Transitional Center, one of two facilities in Georgia that helps women leaving prison to prepare for life “on the outside.” Soap may be placed in the Every Member Can bins or brought to the Community Ministries office on the second floor of the Smith Building.

Thank you for your support of these women in prison.

Contact Adele Shepherd at 404-218-3053 or adele@bellsouth.net to sign up to help or to get more information.

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N E R ’ I CHMEN S E L P U CO W E E K E N D ! T AN INVESTMENT WORTH MAKING

January 29-31, 2016 Rev. Dr. Tony and Rev. Katie Sundermeier Facilitators We are looking forward to a weekend away with other couples in all different places in their marriages to grow in faith and our love for one another and to enjoy Lake Lanier with great people!

Theme: An Investment Worth Making Please contact Katie Law to sign-up klaw@firstpresatl.org or 404-228-7715 Contact Katie or Tony Sundermeier with any questions ksundermeier@firstpresatl.org or tsundermeier@firstpresatl.org Payment Information: $400 per couple Financial Assistance is available… inquire with Katie or Tony Sundermeier

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CHRISTMAS

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Sunday, DEC. 20 • 9:30Am Antonio Vivaldi - Gloria Musica Sacra Chorus & Orchestra Rolando Salazar, Conductor

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th e B u s i n e ss & p r o f e ss i o n a l l u n ch e o n D E C E M BER 3, 2015

Join us for the 2015 Business & Professional Luncheon December 3, 2015, 12:30 p.m., Fifield Hall First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

Joan King Salwen, Guest Speaker

Joan Salwen is an organizational strategist who has applied her craft in both business and education. She was an angel investor in Atlanta Girls’ School, the city’s only independent college preparatory school for girls. She later became the founding faculty of the school’s Sara Blakely Academy of Entrepreneurship, a program that equips girls to plan their own businesses and compete for seed capital. After earning a Master of Arts in Teaching, Joan joined and then chaired the English department and, finally, served as Head of School. Prior to joining Atlanta Girls’ School, Joan enjoyed a 20-year career at Accenture, restructuring shared services at Wells Fargo and building BankofAmerica.com. As a senior partner, she led a global women’s initiative to connect women with mentors, training, and opportunities for advancement.

Joan is married to Kevin Salwen, an author and former Wall Street Journal columnist and editor. In 2008, the Salwens sold their 6,500-square-foot home, moved into one half the size, and donated half the sales price to help 20,000 villagers in Africa end their own hunger and poverty. Their children are Joseph, a budding screenwriter, and Hannah, an entrepreneur and the co-author (with Kevin) of the best-selling family memoir, The Power of Half. Joan serves on the board of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and is a national trustee of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. A native of Iowa, Joan earned degrees from Agnes Scott College and Northwestern University. Most recently, Joan has accepted an appointment as a Distinguished Career Institute Fellow at Stanford University for 2016. She, her husband Kevin, and their dog Charlie will be moving to Palo Alto for 12 months in early January 2016.

Join us December 3 to hear about the intersection of Joan’s professional career and personal faith. $15.00 per person - $120.00 per table of 8.

Reservations at www.firstpresatl.org/businessluncheon Questions? Please contact Rebekah LeMon rlemon@firstpresatl.org • 404-228-7703 Complimentary parking is available in the LAZ lot (1337 Peachtree St., NE) across from FPC.

God’s gift Shop God’s Gift Shop, an alternative Gifting Opportunity.

Featuring short lines, no traffic, unique and memorable gifts... for everyone on your list!

Look for us outside Fifield Hall, before services and during fellowship hour or online at: www.firstpresatl.org/GodsGiftShop All proceeds to supplement the FPC annual budget supporting Mission Council.

Childspring International gift tags are now available!

They’re made by children to save children. Treat your friends and family to presents adorned with unique gift tags this holiday season. Stop by the Childspring office on floor 3 of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta (M-F, 10 to 6) or at The Mustard Seed bookstore to pick up a package!

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youth Why’s November 29th significant? It’s the first day of Advent – and Jay York’s first day at First Pres!

MIDDLE SCHOOL FRIDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: Friday, December 18th from 6:30-9 p.m.

Join us for our last Friday Night Fellowship at the Smiths’!

HIGH SCHOOL ADVENT SMALL GROUP Hosted at the Home of Tony and Katie Sundermeier Thursdays, December 3, 10, and 17 7:00-8:45 p.m.

(Study Goes from 7:30-8:15 p.m. - Hang Out Time from 7:00-7:30 and 8:15-8:45) This a great chance to focus on the meaning of the season and also meet our brand new, Director of College and High School Ministry, Jay York R.S.V.P. to Katie Law (it helps with refreshment preparation!) klaw@firstpresatl.org and their address will be forwarded on to you.

Save the Dates: • ALL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY: December 20th, 9:15-10:30 a.m.

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IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PAGEANT! Preschool Rehearsal Sunday, December 6th during Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 am 2nd & 5th Grade Rehearsal Sunday, December 6th 12 - 2 pm, lunch provided All Elementary Rehearsal Saturday, December 12th 9:30 - 11:30 am Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 13th 10:45 am Worship

• COLLEGE CONFERENCE AT MONTREAT: January 2nd-5th, 2016 (Nadia Bolz-Weber is the keynote speaker, and if you don’t know about her yet, you’ll want to change that! This will be Jay’s first trip with us, too, so you won’t want to miss it!)

• ALL YOUTH SKI RETREAT: January 15th-18th • MONTREAT YOUTH CONFERENCE: June 5th-11th (open to rising ninth graders through rising college freshmen) • HIGH SCHOOL JAMAICA MISSION TRIP: July 28th-August 4, 2016

Twenties & Thirties From mid-September through mid-May, we meet on Sundays immediately following our 10:45 a.m. worship service to discuss relevant topics ranging from relationships to prayer to “pop” theology to other religions. We often head to brunch afterwards, too, so we hope you’ll join us for a time of fellowship and engaging conversation.

Meanwhile, all are welcome to join us on Friday, December 11th at 8 p.m. for our Christmas Party. Save the date and keep your eyes peeled for more details.

We’ll also head to Atlanta’s Botanical Garden on December 17th for their Garden Lights/Holiday Nights extravaganza. We’d love to see you there!

Not receiving our e-blasts? Email Ann-Henley Saunders, our Associate Pastor for Emerging Generations and Young Adults, at ahsaunders@firstpresatl.org to stay in the loop!

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L E C T U R E O N V I V A L D I ’ S “ G L O R I A” Adult

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Our 2015 Advent Devotional Booklet

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Ryan Bonfiglio and Jens Korndorfer will lecture in Fifield Hall on Vivaldi’s Gloria , in preparation for our Annual Christmas Concert.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OVERVIEW 9:30 - 10:30 am, Everyone Welcome!

Berean Bible Class, Room 171 (Reception) Age Range: Open to All, Format: Lecture based

Community Bible Study, Room B415

Age Range: Open to All, Format: Discussion based

Covenant Class, Room 227

Age Range: 40s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

Sunday, November 29, 2015

HANGING OF THE GREENS 4:00-6:30 pm in Fifield Hall.

This Advent devotional is produced by Columbia Theological Seminary.

It will be available around the church on Nov. 23 and in the pews on Nov. 29th.

Our 23rd Annual Lighting of the Tree.

We make ornaments for the Christmas tree, then start the season with dinner (to savor), carols to sing, and fellowship to enjoy. Youth will be “Hanging Out at the Greens” and helping our preschoolers work on Christmas ornaments.

To register on-line go to: www.firstpresatl.org/HOTG

Discovering God’s Word, Room 317

Age Range: 40s to 80s, Format: Discussion based

Emmaus Class, Room 230

Age Range: 50s to 70s, Format: Lecture based

Faith & Life, Room 218

Age Range: 60s to 80s, Format: Lecture based

First Foundations, Room 330

Age Range: 30s to 40s, Format: Discussion based

Internationals, Room 327

Age Range: All ages, Format: Lecture based

Open Door, Room 156

Age Range: 60s to 80s, Format: Lecture based

Ours for Today, Room B308

Age Range: 40s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

Q2, Room 322

Age Range: 20s to 30s, Format: Discussion based

The Gathering Place, Room 332

Age Range: 30s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

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The holidays are just around the corner. We have a wide assortment of hostess gifts, decorative items, jewelry and books.

Wednesdays 9-1:00, Sundays 9-12:15 PM (404) 201-6442 themustardseed@firstpresatl.org

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We have a tremendous need for outdoor work shoes, long sleeve white shirts, black shoes and long black pants for restaurant and food service jobs.

Cold weather is just around the corner, heavy coats and caps are needed, as well.

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