October 11, 2015
Periodicals Postage Paid at Columbia, SC
Associate Reformed Synod 1324 Marion Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 (803) 799-9062 Fax: (803) 799-9172 First Things (USPS 198-100): Published each week except Christmas week by First Presbyterian Church. Periodical postage paid at Columbia, SC. Postmaster: Send address changes to First Things, First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, SC, 29201.
8:30 & 11:15 a.m. A SERIES ON JOB
Vol. LXV, No. 41 October 11, 2015 audio streaming at www.firstprescolumbia.org [email protected] Worship Service - Broadcast WISW 1320 AM at 11:00 a.m.
Encountering God in Suffering “My Redeemer Lives” Job 19:25-27 Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas Children’s Sermon “Redeemer” 6:00 p.m. GREAT ESCAPES “Escape from Genocide” Esther 5:9-6:14 Dr. D. Ralph Davis Children’s Sermon Children’s Catechism #49 Q. Did Jesus ever sin? A. No. He lived a sinless life.
Sunday, October 11 Congregational Meeting 8:30 a.m. Worship Service* - Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages - Church Campus 10:00 a.m. Inquirer’s Class - Small Dining Room 10:00 a.m. College Hour - P301 10:50 a.m. Fellowship Time* - Jackson Hall 11:15 am. Worship Service* - Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Laurel Crest Service - Laurel Crest 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group - Family Life Center 5:00 p.m. Prayer for Our College Ministry - T308 5:00 p.m. Church-Wide Prayer* - T303 6:00 p.m. Evening Service* - Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Friendship Club - T201, T214 6:15 p.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal - T102 6:15 p.m. The Club - 1st-5th Grade - T212/213 7:15 p.m. Sunday Supper - Jackson Hall 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Group - T205/208 Monday, October 12 9:00 a.m. Aerobics@First - 1400 Lady St. 12:00 p.m. Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal - P107 5:30 p.m. Trail Life USA - Thornwell, 2nd floor 6:00 p.m. American Heritage Girls - Wardlaw Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Open Gym Volleyball (ages 16 & up) - Family Life Center Tuesday, October 13 Catawba Presbytery - Edwards Memorial ARP 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer - P402A 8:30 a.m. Staff Prayer - P402 5:30 p.m. Administration Committee - P402 5:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball (Ages 40 & over) - Family Life Center
Wednesday, October 14 9:00 a.m. Aerobics@First - 1400 Lady St. 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays@First - Jackson Hall 4:00 p.m. Primary and Junior Choir Rehearsal T207/T201 4:00 p.m. Youth Chorus Rehearsal - P110 5:30 p.m. Centerpoint Dinner - Jackson Hall 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal - P110 6:15 p.m. B.B. Warfield Lectures - Jackson Hall 6:15 p.m. T103, T107, T214 6:15 p.m. Middle School Bible Study - Thornwell, 2nd floor Thursday, October 15 6:45 a.m. Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Fellowship - TBA 7:30 a.m. Men’s Discipleship Bible Study - Blue Marlin Friday, October 16 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - 2920 Gervais Street 9:00 a.m. Aerobics@First - 1400 Lady St. 11:30 a.m. Fall Golf Tournament - Ft. Jackson Golf Club Saturday, October 17
Wednesdays rst Wednesday, October 14 TRUTH IN A GODLESS AGE The Apostles’ Creed for Today “The Ascension” Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at 12:15 p.m. Jackson Hall
Wednesday, October 14 BB WARFIELD LECTURES Dr. Peter Jones
*Childcare is available from birth to four years. If, at any time, you have an emergency, please call 513-7931 to contact a pastor.
Supper begins at 5:30 p.m. Program begins at 6:15 p.m.
Derek W.H. Thomas
Storm Relief
Congregational Meeting
The Lord’s Supper
Contributions towards storm relief can be made to "First Presbyterian Church - Deacons Fund.” To contribute online go to firstprescolumbia.org/stormrelief.
The Congregational Meeting originally scheduled for October 4 will take place this Sunday, October 11, immediately following the 8:30 a.m. service - then recessing until after the 11:15 a.m. service for those who attend that service. The items of business are the same as those previously announced – to hear and act upon a report from the Church Officer Nominating Committee and any other business.
Sunday, October 18, during our 6:00 p.m. worship service, we will observe the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The days ahead of us, therefore, are ones in which we prepare for a joyful gathering at the table of our Lord Jesus Christ.
October Circle Meeting Times No. Date Time Location 1 Mon/12 10:00 a.m. Carol Lashley 1401 Ivy Lane, 29204 2 Mon/12 10:00 a.m. Mason Williams 5121 Quail Lane, 29206 3 Mon/12 10:00 a.m. Laffitte Parlor, Jackson Hall 4 Tues/13 7:00 p.m. Young Women Rachel Hudson 3 Brandywine Ct., 29206 5 Mon/12 5:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Palmer 107 6 Tues/13 10:00 a.m. Yvonne Howell 193 Stoneridge Ct., 29016 7 Wed/14 10:00 a.m. Young Mothers Parlor, 3rd floor Thornwell Building Childcare by reservation only. Contact Beth Grider: [email protected] 8 Wed/14 10:15 a.m. Laffitte Parlor Jackson Hall 9 Tues/13 10:00 a.m. Hannah House Hannah House 10 Tues/13 10:00 a.m. Heart & Hand Palmer 107 11 Tues/13 12:00 p.m. Lunch Fellowship Small Dining Room Lunch provided 12 Tues/13 6:30 p.m. Evening Fellowship Susan Gibson Sara Lynn Marks 1158 Eastminster Dr., 29204 13 Tues/13 10:00 a.m. Jane Jefferson 14 Regatta Court, 29212 Lunch following 14 Mon/12 7:00 p.m. Amanda Hicks 252 Walden Place, 29405 15 Tues/12 10:00 a.m. Laurel Crest Living Room 16 Tues/12 9:30 a.m. Lexington Peggy Stands 913 John Fox Ct. 29072
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Church Family
Prayer for Our College Ministry Please join us this Sunday, October 11, for a time of prayer for our college students. We meet bi-monthly in Thornwell, Room 308, at 5:00 p.m.
Fall Women's Conference November 6-7 “A Welcoming Gospel”
Speaker: Rosaria Butterfield
Ladies, please plan to join us on November 6-7 to hear from Rosaria Butterfield, author of Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert and the recently released Openness Unhindered on the topic of “A Welcoming Gospel”. Register online at: firstprescolumbia.org/womensconference or click on the Women’s Conference banner from the church’s home page.
Golf Tournament - Sign Up Friday, October 16 Fort Jackson Golf Club Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. followed by testimony given by Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas. You must register in advance due to security procedures at Fort Jackson. Sign-up will be held in the Atrium: Sunday morning, October 11. Cost: $45.00/player For details, or to register, contact Jimmy Easterby at [email protected] or 543-9456.
It’s Time for Operation Christmas Child! Through Operation Christmas Child, God gives us an opportunity to touch a child in the name of his Son, the Lord, Jesus Christ. We hope that many of our church members will participate as families and individuals to provide a wonderful Christmas treat and bring the message to children around the world!
We have set up our shoebox table in the Atrium with shoeboxes and brochures. Please stop by to pick up and drop off your boxes. Boxes need to be back to the church by Sunday, November 8. We are again purchasing items for a shoebox packing session
For joyful stories visit www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child
Where’s My Bible?
Sunday School Nursery Volunteers
It may be in the lost and found! If you have misplaced your glasses, coat or purse, we may have that too. A table with items that have been left at the church will be in the Atrium through Sunday, October 11. Please stop by and see if you have an item or two there.
Do you love holding babies? We have lots of new babies being born, and we need extra pairs of hands to hold them. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to helping once a month in our baby rooms during the Sunday School hour. For more information, contact Beth Grider at [email protected] or 799-9062 ext 233.
In Memoriam
Pledging Reminder Our current stewardship season helps us as we anticipate our church’s life and ministry together in 2016. Also, an online option is available this year for pledging. This can be found through the “Stewardship/Give & Share” button of the home page of the church’s website: www.firstprescolumbia.org.
Congratulations to: Lenora and Harry Jeffcoat on the birth of their daughter, Lenora Grace Jeffcoat, on Tuesday, September 29. Christian sympathy is extended to: Rebecca “Becky” Gunter on the death of her husband, Danny Gunter on Saturday, October 3. Cindy and Robert Keisler on the death of his mother-in-law, Janie Helon Loftis, on Sunday, October 4. Items for Church Family? Contact Julie Dever: 799-9062, Ext. 244 or [email protected].
A Ministry for Singles 55 and over
See the Fair with friends! Monday, October 19 Gather at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Family Life Center to carpool. Stay from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Entry fee is $7.00 at the gate for ages 55 and over, or $7.00 if purchased in advance at Walgreens. Bring cash for lunch, parking fee, and misc.
Corn Maze October 24 Cost: $11.00 For Middle and High School students www.firstprescolumbia.org/youthregistration
Middle School Fall Retreat November 6-8 At Bonclarken Conference Center Cost: $50.00 www.firstprescolumbia.org/youthregistration
Associate Reformed Synod 1324 Marion Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 (803) 799-9062 Fax: (803) 799-9172 First Things (USPS 198-100): Published each week except Christmas week by First Presbyterian Church. Periodical postage paid at Columbia, SC. Postmaster: Send address changes to First Things, First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, SC, 29201.
8:30 & 11:15 a.m. A SERIES ON JOB
Vol. LXV, No. 41 October 11, 2015 audio streaming at www.firstprescolumbia.org [email protected] Worship Service - Broadcast WISW 1320 AM at 11:00 a.m.
Encountering God in Suffering “My Redeemer Lives” Job 19:25-27 Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas Children’s Sermon “Redeemer” 6:00 p.m. GREAT ESCAPES “Escape from Genocide” Esther 5:9-6:14 Dr. D. Ralph Davis Children’s Sermon Children’s Catechism #49 Q. Did Jesus ever sin? A. No. He lived a sinless life.
Sunday, October 11 Congregational Meeting 8:30 a.m. Worship Service* - Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages - Church Campus 10:00 a.m. Inquirer’s Class - Small Dining Room 10:00 a.m. College Hour - P301 10:50 a.m. Fellowship Time* - Jackson Hall 11:15 am. Worship Service* - Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Laurel Crest Service - Laurel Crest 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group - Family Life Center 5:00 p.m. Prayer for Our College Ministry - T308 5:00 p.m. Church-Wide Prayer* - T303 6:00 p.m. Evening Service* - Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Friendship Club - T201, T214 6:15 p.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal - T102 6:15 p.m. The Club - 1st-5th Grade - T212/213 7:15 p.m. Sunday Supper - Jackson Hall 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Group - T205/208 Monday, October 12 9:00 a.m. Aerobics@First - 1400 Lady St. 12:00 p.m. Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal - P107 5:30 p.m. Trail Life USA - Thornwell, 2nd floor 6:00 p.m. American Heritage Girls - Wardlaw Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Open Gym Volleyball (ages 16 & up) - Family Life Center Tuesday, October 13 Catawba Presbytery - Edwards Memorial ARP 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer - P402A 8:30 a.m. Staff Prayer - P402 5:30 p.m. Administration Committee - P402 5:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball (Ages 40 & over) - Family Life Center
Wednesday, October 14 9:00 a.m. Aerobics@First - 1400 Lady St. 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays@First - Jackson Hall 4:00 p.m. Primary and Junior Choir Rehearsal T207/T201 4:00 p.m. Youth Chorus Rehearsal - P110 5:30 p.m. Centerpoint Dinner - Jackson Hall 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal - P110 6:15 p.m. B.B. Warfield Lectures - Jackson Hall 6:15 p.m. T103, T107, T214 6:15 p.m. Middle School Bible Study - Thornwell, 2nd floor Thursday, October 15 6:45 a.m. Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Fellowship - TBA 7:30 a.m. Men’s Discipleship Bible Study - Blue Marlin Friday, October 16 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - 2920 Gervais Street 9:00 a.m. Aerobics@First - 1400 Lady St. 11:30 a.m. Fall Golf Tournament - Ft. Jackson Golf Club Saturday, October 17
Wednesdays rst Wednesday, October 14 TRUTH IN A GODLESS AGE The Apostles’ Creed for Today “The Ascension” Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at 12:15 p.m. Jackson Hall
Wednesday, October 14 BB WARFIELD LECTURES Dr. Peter Jones
*Childcare is available from birth to four years. If, at any time, you have an emergency, please call 513-7931 to contact a pastor.
Supper begins at 5:30 p.m. Program begins at 6:15 p.m.
Derek W.H. Thomas
Storm Relief
Congregational Meeting
The Lord’s Supper
Contributions towards storm relief can be made to "First Presbyterian Church - Deacons Fund.” To contribute online go to firstprescolumbia.org/stormrelief.
The Congregational Meeting originally scheduled for October 4 will take place this Sunday, October 11, immediately following the 8:30 a.m. service - then recessing until after the 11:15 a.m. service for those who attend that service. The items of business are the same as those previously announced – to hear and act upon a report from the Church Officer Nominating Committee and any other business.
Sunday, October 18, during our 6:00 p.m. worship service, we will observe the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The days ahead of us, therefore, are ones in which we prepare for a joyful gathering at the table of our Lord Jesus Christ.
October Circle Meeting Times No. Date Time Location 1 Mon/12 10:00 a.m. Carol Lashley 1401 Ivy Lane, 29204 2 Mon/12 10:00 a.m. Mason Williams 5121 Quail Lane, 29206 3 Mon/12 10:00 a.m. Laffitte Parlor, Jackson Hall 4 Tues/13 7:00 p.m. Young Women Rachel Hudson 3 Brandywine Ct., 29206 5 Mon/12 5:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Palmer 107 6 Tues/13 10:00 a.m. Yvonne Howell 193 Stoneridge Ct., 29016 7 Wed/14 10:00 a.m. Young Mothers Parlor, 3rd floor Thornwell Building Childcare by reservation only. Contact Beth Grider: [email protected] 8 Wed/14 10:15 a.m. Laffitte Parlor Jackson Hall 9 Tues/13 10:00 a.m. Hannah House Hannah House 10 Tues/13 10:00 a.m. Heart & Hand Palmer 107 11 Tues/13 12:00 p.m. Lunch Fellowship Small Dining Room Lunch provided 12 Tues/13 6:30 p.m. Evening Fellowship Susan Gibson Sara Lynn Marks 1158 Eastminster Dr., 29204 13 Tues/13 10:00 a.m. Jane Jefferson 14 Regatta Court, 29212 Lunch following 14 Mon/12 7:00 p.m. Amanda Hicks 252 Walden Place, 29405 15 Tues/12 10:00 a.m. Laurel Crest Living Room 16 Tues/12 9:30 a.m. Lexington Peggy Stands 913 John Fox Ct. 29072
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Church Family
Prayer for Our College Ministry Please join us this Sunday, October 11, for a time of prayer for our college students. We meet bi-monthly in Thornwell, Room 308, at 5:00 p.m.
Fall Women's Conference November 6-7 “A Welcoming Gospel”
Speaker: Rosaria Butterfield
Ladies, please plan to join us on November 6-7 to hear from Rosaria Butterfield, author of Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert and the recently released Openness Unhindered on the topic of “A Welcoming Gospel”. Register online at: firstprescolumbia.org/womensconference or click on the Women’s Conference banner from the church’s home page.
Golf Tournament - Sign Up Friday, October 16 Fort Jackson Golf Club Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. followed by testimony given by Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas. You must register in advance due to security procedures at Fort Jackson. Sign-up will be held in the Atrium: Sunday morning, October 11. Cost: $45.00/player For details, or to register, contact Jimmy Easterby at [email protected] or 543-9456.
It’s Time for Operation Christmas Child! Through Operation Christmas Child, God gives us an opportunity to touch a child in the name of his Son, the Lord, Jesus Christ. We hope that many of our church members will participate as families and individuals to provide a wonderful Christmas treat and bring the message to children around the world!
We have set up our shoebox table in the Atrium with shoeboxes and brochures. Please stop by to pick up and drop off your boxes. Boxes need to be back to the church by Sunday, November 8. We are again purchasing items for a shoebox packing session
For joyful stories visit www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child
Where’s My Bible?
Sunday School Nursery Volunteers
It may be in the lost and found! If you have misplaced your glasses, coat or purse, we may have that too. A table with items that have been left at the church will be in the Atrium through Sunday, October 11. Please stop by and see if you have an item or two there.
Do you love holding babies? We have lots of new babies being born, and we need extra pairs of hands to hold them. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to helping once a month in our baby rooms during the Sunday School hour. For more information, contact Beth Grider at [email protected] or 799-9062 ext 233.
In Memoriam
Pledging Reminder Our current stewardship season helps us as we anticipate our church’s life and ministry together in 2016. Also, an online option is available this year for pledging. This can be found through the “Stewardship/Give & Share” button of the home page of the church’s website: www.firstprescolumbia.org.
Congratulations to: Lenora and Harry Jeffcoat on the birth of their daughter, Lenora Grace Jeffcoat, on Tuesday, September 29. Christian sympathy is extended to: Rebecca “Becky” Gunter on the death of her husband, Danny Gunter on Saturday, October 3. Cindy and Robert Keisler on the death of his mother-in-law, Janie Helon Loftis, on Sunday, October 4. Items for Church Family? Contact Julie Dever: 799-9062, Ext. 244 or [email protected].
A Ministry for Singles 55 and over
See the Fair with friends! Monday, October 19 Gather at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Family Life Center to carpool. Stay from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Entry fee is $7.00 at the gate for ages 55 and over, or $7.00 if purchased in advance at Walgreens. Bring cash for lunch, parking fee, and misc.
Corn Maze October 24 Cost: $11.00 For Middle and High School students www.firstprescolumbia.org/youthregistration
Middle School Fall Retreat November 6-8 At Bonclarken Conference Center Cost: $50.00 www.firstprescolumbia.org/youthregistration
