FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 213 W. HOME AVE. HARTSVILLE, SC 29550 (843) 332-3622 The Fountain The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life. Proverbs 13:14 June 4, 2015 Special Points of Interest A Note from Our Pastor Communion Summer Sunday School Summer Blood Drive Officer Nominating Committee News Inside this issue: Church Calendar 2 Sunday School 3 Christian Service 3 Announcements 4 Announcements 5 Children and Youth Ministries 6 Church Family Birthdays 7 Prayer List 7 Staff Listing 8 When the motivation of Jesus to suffer for us is described in the Bible, in the book of Hebrews, it says, “for the joy that was set before him . . .” [Hebrews 12.1-2] When the Apostle James writes to encourage some discouraged Christians, he writes, “Count it all joy . . .” [James 1.2] When the 100th Psalm speaks of our participation in worship, it says, “Make a joyful noise!” The word “joy” is used hundreds of times in the Bible to speak of our encounters with God, his spiritual fruit developed in our hearts, our fellowship with one another, and especially our worship. I want to remind you of a few things about our worship. Worship is the central act of every Christian Church. Worship is both the duty and the privilege of every Christian. Worship is giving “worth” to someone – in this case, God. Worship is not only what we do on Sunday mornings, but what we might do throughout the week. However, worshipping together on Sunday morning is the greatest source of our faith, strength and mutual encouragement. Worship is the main part of our discipleship, for worship acknowledges Jesus as Lord in every dimension and decision of our lives. Worship is our joy. When we come to worship services, we find that God is already here. Jesus’ promise is true: “Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am there among you.” [Matthew 18.20] While we have entered the coming and going season of our warmest weather of the year, and breaks from school and vacations from work, let us not neglect our worship. We need to be in worship for our own sake, as worship realigns our heart and mind with God’s good purpose for our lives. We need to be in worship to encourage others. We need to be in worship to grow our faith. We need to be in worship because our gracious, loving, almighty God is deserving of our praise. I encourage you to try not to miss worship this summer – and don’t miss the joy, either! Your pastor, Dr. Dan Sansbury ADDED NOTE: please continue your summer reading of I-II Samuel. Prizes await the first ten who do so, and who let me know. Page 2 The Fountain Church Calendar for June 4 through July 26 Thursday, June 4 5:30 PM Property Committee - MFH Sunday, June 7 Mission Team to Dominican Republic Departs 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship Service - Communion Monday, June 8 4:00 PM Pastor’s Aides Meeting Conference RM 5:00 PM Administration Committee Pastor’s Office 6:00 PM Finance Committee - Conference RM 8:30 PM Softball: FPC vs. Darlington Presbyterian - Byerly Park Tuesday, June 9 1:00 PM Terrific Tuesday (ages 3-6) Memorial Fellowship Hall 5:15 PM Children and Families Subcommittee - G.R.A.C.E. RM 6:30 PM Christian Education Committee - Conference RM 8:30 PM Softball: FPC vs. Latter Day Saints - Byerly Park Sunday, June 14 Mission Team to Dominican Republic Returns 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship Service 12:15 PM VBS Volunteer Meeting Conference RM 7:00 PM Montreat Youth vs. Pastor/Elders Kickball Game - Byerly Park Tuesday, June 16 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast - Shoney’s Restaurant 12:00 PM Newsletter Deadline 6:00 PM Mission Committee - Conference RM Wednesday, June 17 1:00 PM Wonderful Wednesday (ages 7-10) - Memorial Fellowship Hall Sunday, June 21 Montreat Music and Worship Conference Departs 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship Service - Father’s Day 12:15 PM VBS Volunteer Meeting Conference RM Monday, June 22 9:00 AM FPC Vacation Bible School 7:00 PM Session Meeting - Conference RM Tuesday, June 23 9:00 AM FPC Vacation Bible School 12:15 PM Pastor’s Lunch at the Presbyterian Community Wednesday, June 24 9:00 AM FPC Vacation Bible School Thursday, June 25 9:00 AM FPC Vacation Bible School Friday, June 26 9:00 AM FPC Vacation Bible School 10:00 AM Soup Kitchen Saturday, June 27 Montreat Music and Worship Conference Returns Sunday, June 28 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship Service Tuesday, June 30 12:00 PM Newsletter Deadline Friday, July 3 Church Office Closed for Independence Day Sunday, July 5 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship Service Sunday, July 12 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship Service Monday, July 13 Thornwell VBS Team Departs 6:00 PM Finance Committee - Conference RM Thursday, July 16 Thornwell VBS Team Returns Sunday, July 19 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship Service Monday, July 20 2:00 PM Blood Drive - MFH Tuesday, July 21 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast - Shoney’s Restaurant Sunday, July 26 Montreat Youth Conference Departs 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship Service June 4, 2015 Page 3 Sunday School Classes for All Ages through June 7 CHILDREN AND YOUTH Infant Nursery – Room 132 Toddler Nursery - Room 121 Claudia McDaniel, Tamika McDaniel, Doris Chavis, Latoya Chavis Wanzer, Jessica Howle, Sherry Edwards 3K – 2nd Grade - Room 213A&B We Believe Teachers: Valerie Gardner, Susie Guerry, Candace Smith 3rd – 5th Grade - Room 220A We Believe Teachers: Elizabeth Johnson, Jean Robison Middle School and Senior High Youth - MFH Classroom RE: form Teacher: Pam Youngblood COMBINED ADULT - Room 201 The Challenges and Opportunities of Following Jesus Various teachers Men’s Bible Class - McAlpine Room Standard Lesson Commentary Women’s Bible Class - Room 208 Matthew for Everyone Christian Service ELDER GREETER June: Kate Pennington HEAD USHERS June: Mary Lathan Steele, Ken Hughes PASTOR’S AIDES Week of June 8: Bill Morrison, Doris Small Week of June 15: Flossie Hopkins, Jean Robison OFFICE VOLUNTEERS June 8: Jean Robison USHERS June 9: Agnes Lyles June 7: Elizabeth and Alan Hubbard June 10: Becky Vincent Jim Steele, Cecelia Brown June 11: Ann Gettys Ken Hughes June 12: Betty Shepard June 14: Lyne Askins, Paula Terry June 15: Tru Lawton Jim Steele, P.J. Casey, Ken Hughes June 16: Agnes Lyles June 17: Gwen Davis ACOLYTES June 18: Ann Gettys June 7: Carver Segars June 19: Betty Shepard June 14: Andrews Meadows June 22: Nancy Money June 23: Rita Daniel AUDIO/VISUAL June 24: Joann Wurzbacher June 7: Todd Rix June 25: Ann Gettys June 14: Ronnie Holden June 26: Betty Shepard June 29: Jane Wheeler CHILDREN IN WORSHIP (RM 207B) June 30: Agnes Lyles June 7 teacher: Graham Segars Volunteers, please note: Summer volunteer June 7 helpers: Elizabeth and Dean Hall hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. except on June 14 teacher: Elizabeth Johnson June 14 helpers: Elizabeth and Alan Hubbard Thursdays when hours are 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you! Page 4 The Fountain Announcements Communion The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated during the worship service this Sunday, June 7. All who trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and their baptized children, are invited to partake of the sacrament with us. Living Waters for the World Our mission team travels to the Dominican Republic Sunday, June 7, to install a clean water system and provide education on health and hygiene. They will return on June 14. Please keep our team in your thoughts and prayers. Participants are Dick Porter, Brenda Porter, Phil Hart, Mac Folsom, Jay Davis, Gwen Davis, Bill Wilson, Alex Brito, Jeff Scharstein, Julie Cox, Cathy Cuppett, Emma Zold, Mike Zold (Hartsville), Alan Arnold, Penny Arnold, and John Long (Cheraw). FPC Softball FPC vs. Darlington Presbyterian Monday, June 8, 8:30 p.m. FPC vs. Latter Day Saints Tuesday, June 9, 8:30 p.m. Christian Education: Sunday School Summer Schedule There’s so much to learn this summer at FPC! Join us on Sunday mornings, beginning June 14, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Summer Session #1: June 14 - July 5 For Children: Learn Your Bible!!! - facilitated by Summer CE Interns, Anna Clark and Sarah Lee (Education Wing Classrooms 213A & B) For Youth: Living a Devotional Life (Memorial Fellowship Hall Classroom) For Adults: Exploring the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s newest addition: The Confession of Belhar (G.R.A.C.E. Classroom 201) Men’s Prayer Breakfast All men of the church are invited to Men’s Prayer Breakfast on the third Tuesday of each month. We meet at Shoney’s Restaurant at 7:00 a.m. Join us on June 16 and July 21. Church Family in the News Caitlyn Hathaway has been chosen to serve as a Young Adult Volunteer for the PC(USA) in Asheville, NC for the 2015-2016 year! Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs) work to put their faith into action by serving the communities in which they are placed and engaging in intentional Christian community with one another. To learn more, visit www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/yav/). Follow Caitlyn on this journey through her blog (yavinasheville.wordpress.com). Caitlyn is so excited about this opportunity, and would welcome support and prayers from her church family! VBS Volunteer Meetings We will have two meetings for our most wonderful volunteers intending to help with VBS this summer: Sunday, June 14th and Sunday, June 21st, immediately following worship (12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m.) in the conference room. Volunteers are asked to attend only ONE of these meetings, June 4, 2015 Page 5 Announcements but your presence is so important! All VBS volunteers will receive their assignments and directions for a week of learning, fellowship and fun. Youth that intend to volunteer are required to attend one of these meetings. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Rev. Jill Isola [email protected], or summer interns Anna Clark, [email protected] or Sarah Lee, [email protected]. Montreat Music and Worship Conference Please keep the following in your thoughts and prayers as they travel to attend the Montreat Music and Worship Conference June 21 through June 26: Anna Hill, Barbara Prince, Ronda McElveen, Tim Smoak, Susie Guerry, Susan Crawford, Penny Rogers, Holly Prescott, Brenda Porter, Dick Porter, Madeline McElveen, Claire Gore and Mac Folsom. May they feel God’s presence in all that learn, see and do in the beautiful place of Montreat! Officer Nominating Committee News Our Officer Nominating Committee has been chosen. It is composed of Elder Rita Daniel (Chair), Elder Steve Maguire (Vice-Chair), David Roseveare, Paula Davis, Caroline Lee, P.J. Casey and Michael Holt. A mailing was sent out this week which consisted of a letter from the ONC, a brochure for you to nominate names for elder or trustee and a list of eligible members (resident and non-resident). Additional brochures for nomination are available in Sunday bulletins through June 21 and in the narthex. Deadline for submission of names is Monday, June 22. Soup Kitchen Our next date to serve in the Hartsville Soup Kitchen is Friday, June 26. Please consider volunteering! Call the church office at 332-3622 to volunteer! Church Office The church office will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Monday, July 6, at 8:00 a.m. Church office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday. Please have a safe, enjoyable holiday! Annual Summer Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be in the Memorial Fellowship Hall on Monday, July 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In the summer, the American Red Cross wants people to remember the importance of giving blood at a time when donations are typically low. One unit of blood per donor can save up to three lives because three products are extracted from each unit of blood including red blood cells, which help in trauma situations, platelets used mostly for cancer patients and plasma used to treat severe burns. Donors are asked to double their fluid intake and to eat a good meal before donating blood. Please call the church office (332-3622) or email us ([email protected]) for an appointment. Thank you! Newsletter Deadlines All articles for the newsletter are due by noon on the Tuesday before the Thursday publication. Articles are entered on a first come, first served basis. Upcoming deadline dates are June 16, June 30 and July 21. Please note there will only be one newsletter produced during the month of July. Thank you! The Fountain Page 6 Children’s Ministry Camp Pee Dee Retreat Center Summer Camp This year, campers will enjoy a week of Bible lessons, games, crafts, worship, canoeing, swimming, hiking and so much more as we power up with the Spirit! For more information, visit www.camppeedee.org. Everest Vacation Bible School VBS is only two weeks away! Join us June 22 through June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. At Everest VBS, kids embark on the coolest adventure of the summer! Ages accepted are pottytrained 3 year olds through completed 4th grade! Register by today, June 7, to secure your very own VBS music CD! Adults and youth who would like to volunteer, please send an email or leave a note for Rev. Jill Isola, [email protected], with your availability and area of interest! ATTENTION PARENTS! SUMMER FUN: Terrific Tuesdays and Wonderful Wednesdays It's that time of year again! Terrific Tuesdays and Wonderful Wednesdays are underway! Terrific Tuesdays will be held for children ages 3-6 and Wonderful Wednesdays will be held for ages 7-10. Our first Terrific Tuesday will be held June 9 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Our first Wonderful Wednesday will be held June 17 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. We will meet in the Memorial Fellowship Hall for a super fun water day here on church grounds! Make sure to bring bathing suits, towels, sunscreen, etc. If the weather does not cooperate other activities are planned. To register your child, please fill out the medical permission form as soon as possible. Forms are available in the narthex. You may bring forms by the church office or email them to Rev. Jill Isola at [email protected]. Please also include a copy of your insurance card, front and back, with your registration form. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Anna Clark at [email protected] or Sarah Lee at [email protected]. We look forward to spending time with your children and having a fantastic summer full of fun and fellowship! Youth Ministry The Challenge has been issued: It’s a THROWDOWN!!! Join the Montreat Youth and their cohorts for an evening of fun, fellowship and some healthy competition! The Montreat Youth have challenged the pastor and elders to a kickball game June 14th at 7:00 p.m. at Byerly Park! Stay tuned for details of a field location and come out to support your FPC family. Donations collected at the game will go to support our participation in Montreat Summer Youth Conferences. You are guaranteed a great time! Summer Service Opportunities Looking for a work project this summer? Do we have the project for you! If you have a passion for painting, we’ve got a job for you! Organizing your thing? Give us a call! Enjoy working in the kitchen? We’ve got space in ours for your help! Want to show off your skills as a handywoman or handyman? We will applaud your skills anytime! Contact Rev. Jill Isola (3323622 or [email protected]) for a list of opportunities. Page 7 June 4, 2015 Church Family Birthdays in June 4th 5th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 28th 29th 30th John Webb Mary Knight Stuckey Alex Gardner, Isabel Witten Glenn Cannon Ross Meadows Ken Hughes, Mellany Faes, Haydon Norwood Brenda Porter, Eileen Harris, Eloise Renck, Jamie Dyce, Barbie Lyles, Kevin Norwood, Dan Zold Harper Gibson, Hatch Wheeler Evelyn Saleeby, Mark Haenchen, Lori Morris Rene Barnes Kathie Davis, Cindy McArthur Bryan Martin, Charles Rogers, Matthew Lee Dave Godshalk Wade Hicks, Robert Moore Bob Kearns Madge Zemp, Brian Meadows, Hayes Coggeshall Jane Truett, Kately Lane, Jordi Jones, Weston Coggeshall Michael Smith, Cal Wheeler, Julia Dixon Asper, Mason Youngblood Denice Nichols Bill Timberlake, Lee Langston, Julia Harris Pat Hill, Kaye Crook, Doyle Punches, Rachel Matthews Heather Norwood, Carrie Kittrell, Taylor Morris, Peyton Little Morgan Stacy Kinsley Berdeau Bose Liddle Please remember in prayer our troops as they serve our country: Greg Jones (nephew of Anna Hill), Mitchell Register (cousin of Brandi Wheeler), Col. Will Zemp (son of Sid Zemp), Lt. Col. Jimmy Liddle (husband of Katie McKorell Liddle), Melissa Holden Miller (daughter of Ronnie Holden), SSG Kevin Capazzi (son of Joann and Ted Wurzbacher), CDR Mary Katey Hays (niece of Bob and Ginny Hays), Steven Turnbach (son-in-law of Bob and Anne Kearns), David Padgett (friend of Rose Collins) and Lt. Mike and Megan Dumas (family of Andrew and Jill Isola). Please keep in prayer: Curtis Britt, the family of Debby Blackwell, the family of Bernie Fatig, Clyde Stuckey, Marilyn Lesser, Nancy Money, the family of Margaret Welch (mother of Eileen Jones), the family of George Gering, Jr. (father of Skip Gering), the family of Frances Childers (grandmother of Duane Childers), the family of Alice Williams (mother of Dona Miller), the family of Joe Allston, the family of Betty Winslow, Eloise Renck, Diane Keever (sister of Denise Kelly), Kathy Goodwin (niece of Cecelia and Tom Brown), Trip and Heather Robbins (niece of Beth Matthews, granddaughter of Joan Rinehart), Mike Long (brother-in-law of Gay Blackmon), Jamie Sicard (friend of the Wheelers), Joe Davis, Austin Nemecek (great-great-nephew of Ginny and Bob Hays), Michael Shuler (friend of Pam Youngblood), Don Cuppett (brother of Cathy Cuppett), Michael (nephew of Cathy Cuppett), Press Beattie, Sidney and John Horton, James Menius, Mark Sheffield, our residents at the Presbyterian Community (Jane and Kirk Dunlap, Phil and Joan Hart, Lee Langston, Mary Jane McDonald, Olive and Bill Timberlake), Methodist Manor (Pat and Harry Hill), and Morningside (Flynn Menius and Corky Koonts). FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 213 W. HOME AVE. HARTSVILLE, SC 29550 We’re on the Web! www.firstpreshart.org FPC STAFF Dr. Dan Sansbury Pastor [email protected] Reverend Jill V. Isola Associate Pastor for Christian Education associatepastor@ firstpreshart.org Anna Hill Director of Music [email protected] Lauren Hardymon Director of Early Childhood Education Program [email protected] Ronda McElveen Organist [email protected] Annisa Sheffield Administrative Assistant [email protected] Mary Jordan Financial Secretary [email protected] Michael Smith Custodian Eddie Best Groundskeeper
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