First Presbyterian Church First Edition published bi-weekly for the members and friends of the church

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1 First Presbyterian Church First Edition published bi-weekly for the members and friends of the church Todd Jones Pastor My Dear Friends, People speak of God often by using metaphors, because metaphors point beyond themselves to a larger reality and suggest that there is more to know of God than human language can ever capture. The Bible employs metaphorical language all the time in speaking of God. One such image or metaphor that is found throughout both the Old Testament and New Testament is that of the good shepherd. Of course, Psalm 23 memorably begins, The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 100 affirms, We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. In Ezekiel s prophesy we read, I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak To the people of Israel, the image of God as shepherd was a source of comfort and reassurance. It spoke of God s providence and protection, something good shepherds routinely did for their flocks. So it is little surprise that Jesus also found meaning in this wonderful metaphor. In John s Gospel, Jesus says, I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep I know my own and my own know me I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd (John 10). The image of Jesus as the good shepherd is one of my favorite, because it is such a comforting and such an evocative picture of God. Jesus as the good shepherd reminds us that we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. The Heidelberg Catechism states That I belong body and soul, in life August 14, 2013 Volume 28, No. 16 and in death not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. It also reminds us that God cares for us, just as a good shepherd cares for his sheep. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep, said Jesus in John 10:13. Jesus cares for us. Jesus as the good shepherd reminds us that we are cared for and tended, loved and sheltered under the shadow of the Almighty. Jesus as the good shepherd also makes the claim that God knows us. In baptism God calls us by name and claims us as beloved children. The Psalmist proclaimed, O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up: you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely (Psalm 139). In Jesus Christ, we are known by the One who created us. I have always loved this notion of being known by God and am often deeply moved when I sing the words of the hymn, Father-like he tends and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows. God knows me better than I know myself! Better yet, the judgment of Scripture is that God, even in knowing us, loves us and sent His only begotten Son to redeem us. Jesus as the good shepherd leads us to the beautiful heart of the Gospel that Jesus laid down his life for us. Good shepherds would literally lie down across the opening of the walled-in stone pens built to protect the sheep at night from predators. A good shepherd would protect the sheep with his own life, which is of course, the central claim of the Gospel. Jesus laid down his life so we could take up ours and live them fully. Most hopeful of all, though, are Jesus last words in this passage in John. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. This is echoed in other places of the Biblical witness as well, and it suggests that God is not through with us yet, Continued on next page

2 The Mission of First Presbyterian Church, Nashville To know Christ, to make Him known and to exhibit His love through worship, education and service. Sympathy The First Presbyterian Church family extends prayers and sympathy to the following people and to other members of their family during their time of loss. Berni Lemon on the death of her husband, George Lawton Lemon, who died on July 31. Sympathy to the friends & family of Katherine Clare Allen, who died on August 4. If any member of the church desires the Christian support of a Stephen Minister, call Sandra Randleman at Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers of the church. Congratulations The First Presbyterian Church family congratulates the following people during their new births. Jennifer & Talbott Ottinger on the birth of their son, Tucker Reid Ottinger, who was born on July 21. Congratulations to grandparents, Diann & Bruce Tennyson. Lisa & Kevin Kimbrough on the birth of their son, Charles Gray Kimbrough, who was born on July 27. Katherine & James Pitman on the birth of their daughter, Lauren Katherine Pitman, who was born on July 29. Congratulations to grandparents, Barbara & Jim Pitman and great-grandmother, Joanne McCall. The Sacrament of Baptism In the presence of family, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church and God, the following persons claimed God s covenant promise through the Sacrament of Baptism. Keats & Philip Leach presented their daughter, Collins Grace Leach, for baptism on July 28. Assisting Elder was David Wood. Kim & Sean Cooley presented their son, Liam Archer Cooley, for baptism on August 4. Assisting Elder was Ben Cundiff. Carrie & Mark McDonald presented their son, Oliver Bartlett McDonald, for baptism on August 4. Assisting Elder was Lonnie Stout. Continued from front page and that the last word will belong to Jesus Christ. Everywhere, the world is haunted by division and violence, and Jesus promises unity and peace. Many have pondered what Jesus was talking about when he said, I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also No one is really sure what Jesus meant by this saying, but it surely means that God is not through with us and that we who follow Jesus are called to introduce any and all to this great love that Jesus the good shepherd has for the world. Jesus came to bring peace and reconciliation to a troubled and deeply divided world, and two thousand years later, the world needs to listen more than ever to his wonderful promise, So there will be one flock, one shepherd. Let us live our lives every day in the strength and power of this promise! Hospitalized? Call Us! Your ministers want to visit you and pray for you while you are in the hospital. Please help us provide ministry to you by calling the church or having a family member or friend call the church, and let us know when and where you are hospitalized. It also helps us if we know of anticipated hospitalizations and surgeries. Call the office ( ) or Sandra Randleman ( ). SUNDAY AUGUST 18, 2013 Sermon Aiming Straight Scripture Readings Isaiah 5:1-7 Hebrews 11:20 12:2 Todd Jones Pastor With Love and Prayers, SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2013 Sermon Set Free Scripture Readings Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 13:10-17 Todd Jones Pastor

3 Save the Date! Wednesday, September 4, :15 7:00 P.M. Wonders of Worship Multi-tasking got the better of you? Exhausted from the fast pace? All the busy-ness sucking the life out of you and your family? Calling all families with children in grade 6 and younger! Join with your church family for this special event, Wonders of Worship, that begins with a family dinner at 5:15 P.M. An interactive program for children and their parents is planned to begin around 6:00 P.M. and will provide a flyte of worship samplings that will give you a foretaste of The Way on Wednesdays opportunities for nurturing the souls of our children ages 4 3rd grade and Doxology Choir for children grades 4th 6th. Nursery care will be available for children 3 and younger. The Way on Wednesdays formally begins on September 18; Doxology Choir begins meeting on September 4. This provides an environment for children to de-compress and connect with the One who calls them beloved. Through a combination of spiritual practices and musical training that nourish the soul and re-center life with God, our children s spiritual health is tended to and they discover for themselves God s life-giving power, which enables them to do all things through Christ who strengthens them (Philippians4:13). Sign ups for Wonders of Worship and The Way of Wednesday will be coming to you via and are also available on the church website. We look forward to seeing you there! Jamaica February 2014 Dates: February 8-15 Cost: $1,600 (est.); $800 deposit due October 1; requires Tetanus vaccination. Brief Details: Development of new church partner relationship and construction work; dentists to see local patients. Trip Leaders: Craig Buffkin and Nathan Brandon Haiti February 2014 Dates: February (over Presidents Day weekend) Cost: $1,300 (est.); $800 deposit due October 1; requires Tetanus vaccination; other vaccinations recommended. Brief Details: Medical personnel to offer pediatric or family practice medicine, dental, or eye care in clinics; non-medical participants needed to assist in processing patients or work on re-construction projects with partner agencies affected by earthquake; expect rugged conditions. Questions? Contact Patricia Heim in the Missions Office ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) if you are interested in learning more or would like an application form for a mission trip. Online registration for trips is available from the Register/Give link on the church homepage ( Scholarship Assistance is available to FPC members for all FPC-sponsored trips by contacting Sandra ( or srandleman@fpcnashville.org). Read about missions at FPC online. Mission trips abroad, local mission opportunities, stories, pictures and more. Visit missions.fpcnashville.org New Arrival? Let Us Know! Do you have a little one in the house? Please let your First Presbyterian Church family share the joy of your newborn son or daughter. If you have new birth or adoption information, please call Ginny Tindle at the church ( ) and give her the details.

4 Our Open Door Policy...to Make this Place Your Home American Idol Season 11 winner, Philip Phillips, won that competition with a catchy song titled Home. No matter your musical preferences, the song offers some inviting lyrics both in verse and refrain. Settle down, it ll all be clear Don t pay no mind to the demons They fill you with fear The trouble it might drag you down If you get lost, you can always be found OHS Consignment Dates, Volunteer Opportunities Registration is now open for the 2013 Oak Hill School Fall/Winter Consignment Sale on September Please visit our website at oakhillschool.org/consignment for dates Just know you re not alone Cause I m going to make this place your home Perhaps the song could be God s invitation to become a member of First Presbyterian Church? After all, our new vision statement reads First Presbyterian Church is a church family where all generations exhibit Christ s love though lives marked by gratitude, hospitality and generosity. In this case, it just as easily applies to our Habitat for Humanity home build project. It is our goal to come alongside Enisa Ceranic and her young son, Amar, reminding them they are not alone because we re going to make a place in Antioch their home. We will build their home over four weekends from September 14 October 6. Steve Butler and Les Coble will again co-chair our build and welcome your assistance as a Build Day Captain (recruits others to build one day); as a build volunteer (check out the daily build tasks to find a day best suited to your skill and energy level); or a food volunteer (offer to provide breakfast or lunch for the build team). Contact Patricia Heim in the Missions Office ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) or either of our build co-chairs if you have questions or a special offer of help. Sign-ups are easier than ever this year with a link from the church s home page (fpcnashville.org) or, if you prefer, use our bulletin board in Courtenay Hall. Enisa will visit FPC on Sunday, August 25, so let s get that board filled before then with volunteers ready to surround her and Amar with love. Come join us as together we make a place in Antioch their home! and times. Register early because space is limited. If you have consigned with us before, you still need to register for the sale. Tagging instructions, acceptable items and item limits are provided on the website. Please review all instructions. Items improperly tagged will not be accepted. Dates for Fall/Winter 2013: Drop off is Tuesday, September 24 Pre-sale is Wednesday, September 25 Public Sale begins Thursday, September 26 Volunteer Only Half-Price Pre-sale is Friday, September 27 Public Half-Price Sale is Saturday, September 28 Volunteers: Please do not forget to sign up for volunteer shifts. The sale is not possible without our incredible volunteers. Remember, volunteers get to shop first at the pre-sale and are the only ones allowed to shop at the half-price pre-sale! If you have any questions, contact us at consignment_sale@oakhillschool.org. We look forward to another successful sale! Your Consignment Chairs, Helen Hyde & Vera Lee

5 FPC Congregational Fellowship Committee Announces the Fifth Annual Golf Scramble This year s golf scramble is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8. We will play on the south course of Vanderbilt Legends and will tee off in a shotgun start at 1:00 P.M. A box lunch will be placed in your golf cart and prizes will be presented later in the week at the church coffee hour. The range will be open for your practice an hour before tee time. This year will be pure golf no mulligans, no free tosses and no yardsticks. We will incorporate the two putt rule since it hastens play, sort of: The While We re Young concept! The cost is estimated at $75, but the club has not confirmed pricing. Contact Jerry Breast ( or vkbjcb@aol.com) if you plan on participating. Here are some regular church scramblers: Bill Akin Bruce Alexander Nathan Brandon Jerry Breast Lattie Brown Bob Calton* Ben Carswell Jim Cawood Bob Chickey Brad Collier Hal Collier Byrd Crowder Lip Davis Yogi Denton Mark DeVries Mark Eberle Joe Mike Edwards Marbut Gaston Stuart Gordon Bill Heim Connie Jones Todd Jones GL Jones* Brian Jorgeson Allen Kennedy Bob Knestrick Scott McConnell Bobby Reeves Louis Rieke Donna Robers Hal Sauer Andy Spickard Lonny Stout Tom Stumb Bill Thetford* Grey Thornburg Tom Walker Sam Welborn Sandi Welborn *Denotes members of other congregations who are very welcome. Newcomers are welcome. Please sign-up early! PW CIRCLE ENROLLMENT FORM Name: Address: Circle Preference: Tuesday Morning Mixed Ages Tuesday Morning Young Women Preferred Phone: Tuesday Evening Mixed Ages Wednesday Evening Young Women Morning Circles meet the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 A.M. at church. Lunch is provided upon reservation at 11:30 at the conclusion of each monthly Circle. Evening Circles begin at 5:30 P.M. with dinner upon reservation the second week of the month (Tuesday or Wednesday). Circle meetings will follow and conclude at 7:30 P.M. To be added to a Circle, please contact Kerry Price (kerrymprice@gmail.com or ) or Kathy Jones (1gary.jones@comcast.net or ) with the above information. You may also drop this form in the collection plate or at the church welcome desk. Requests to be with a friend will be honored. Presbyterian Women Emphasis: 1. Bible Study 2. Service 3. Fellowship Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God s grace in its various forms. I Peter 4:10

6 Bible Overview Class (Genesis to Revelation) Returns in September Beginning after Labor Day, Marbut Gaston will again teach his popular Sunday School class, Genesis to Revelation. This 28-week course builds a strong foundation for any continued study of the Bible; it will pay dividends for years to come. Hundreds of members have graduated from it already. They testify that it serves both as a fascinating introduction and as a refresher. The class includes PowerPoint presentations, timelines and maps that give you a more concrete grasp of the people and events of the Bible. It will meet in Vance Hall on Sundays from 9:45 to 10:40 A.M. Marbut is available to discuss the content of the course and to explain the schedule. You may him at marbutjr@aol.com. Why Do We Worship this Way? Presbyterians are distinctive enough to be the subject of a few good jokes. We are, after all, God s frozen people. Then, there is the one about the old Presbyterian who was walking downstairs, and fell the whole way down, bruising himself, but not too badly. He picked himself up, straightened his clothes, and said, I m glad that s over. Just what makes Presbyterians distinctive, aside from that whole predestination subject? This fall, you can study Reformed Worship. It is something that you might sense in the sanctuary on a Sunday morning, without exactly being able to put your finger on it. Why do we worship the way we worship? Why do we not worship the way other Christians worship? If these are questions that interest you, you re invited to join a Thursday evening study in Vance Hall, beginning September 12. The group enjoys an optional dinner at 6:30 P.M. ($6) and the study runs from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. You can contact Stuart Gordon (sgordon@fpcnashville.org) for more information. Copies of Howard Rice s book, Reformed Worship, are available in Bookmarks, the church bookstore. The Gospel of Matthew: Jesus Heads Toward His Destiny In September, three lunchtime study groups will follow Matthew s presentation of Jesus journey toward Jerusalem. On Mondays in Maryland Farms (Cushman-Wakefield Building), Wednesdays in Green Hills (Freeman-Webb Building), and Fridays downtown (Fifth/Third Building), Associate Pastor Stuart Gordon will lead these lunchtime study groups. You re invited to bring a lunch and take part when you re able; each group gathers with food and discussion, with the study completing the 55-minute gathering. You can contact Stuart for more information: sgordon@fpcnashville.org. What Do They Say About Jesus? After Labor Day, the Logos Sunday School class will begin a year of listening to the many witnesses who testify about Jesus. Jesus himself once asked his still-green followers, Who do people say that I am? And then, Who do you say that I am? Whether you are a lifelong disciple or an interested seeker, those questions are still apparent. So, the class will spend the fall listening to accounts of the life and ministry; Advent listening to testimony about the incarnation; winter and Lent about the death; and the spring about Jesus resurrection and ascension. The Logos Class is led by the Rev. Stuart Gordon and meets in Stanford Chapel each Sunday from 10:00 to 10:40 A.M. beginning September 15. Nice Women Study Bad Girls The Thursday Morning Women s Bible Study will continue its study of Liz Curtis Higgs Bad Girls of the Bible, beginning Thursday, September 5. Our group meets from 7:00 until 7:45 A.M. in Vance Hall and is led by Associate Pastor Sandra Randleman. Women of all ages are invited to join us for this lively and enlightening study of the Bible from a most unique perspective. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra (srandleman@fpcnashville.org or ). First Friends to Visit LIGHT: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood First Friends has reservations for dinner and LIGHT at Cheekwood on Friday, September 6. Cheekwood is making Friday evenings a special time to see the light exhibition by throwing in some extras a Music City soundtrack incorporated into the landscape, live music in various locations in the Gardens and a special Friday night menu in the Pineapple Room, where we hold twenty reservations. The menu consists of salads and sandwiches at $10 to entrees at $15 to $32. The cost of the LIGHT exhibit is Adult $15, Seniors (65+) $12, Cheekwood Members $5. The church bus will leave the church at 5:00 P.M. RSVP with Ginny Tindle ( or gtindle@fpcnashville.org) by Tuesday, September 3. But remember, only 14 can ride the bus and we have only 20 reservations for dinner. If you want to go, make your reservation early.

7 Don t Miss Children s Ministry Kick-Off Sunday is August 18 for Children Grade 6 and Younger Your child s class placement should have arrived to you by . God has called together a super team of 100+ adults who will surround our 750+ children each week. Our Sunday School ministry is a small group setting in which discipleship is nurtured. As leaders and children band together each Sunday, they share the Good News, dig into the Bible, plant God s Word in hearts, pray together and are renewed to venture back into the world to be Christ s hands, heart and feet in the world. Fall Sunday Kick-Off Framing the Fall with Parents of Children Grade 6 and Younger Sunday, August 18, 10:00-10:45 A.M. in Courtenay Hall, will be a breakfast reception for parents of children grade 6 and younger that s newborn through 12-year-olds! That s right, check your children into Sunday School where they will enjoy Kick-Off Sunday in their classrooms or Nursery and parents will gather together for some good food, fellowship and time with Deb O Brien, Director of Ministry with Children & Their Families, and Rev. Catherine Foster, Pastor for Young Adult Ministries. There are a number of new and exciting ministries and initiatives beginning this fall, in addition to FPC s strong Sunday morning Christian Education program. We look forward to sharing the details and opportunities with you! No reservations needed to attend! Just join us in Courtenay Hall this day. We value the partnership we have with you in raising your child to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Your Sunday Home is Here If Sunday School has not been a place where your family has plugged in, please consider joining a group every child has a place where their name is known and parents have plentiful choices for learning and fellowship. We welcome your child and you into the Sunday morning fold, giving you the chance to step away from the world of busyness and distractions, to spend time in worship, learning and fellowship with God and His people. For assistance or questions, please contact Deb O Brien. We would love to begin a partnership with your family.

8 First Things First Endowment Program Update Once again, we can all be thankful for the generosity demonstrated by past members who included the church in their planned giving. Those gifts continue year after year to fund programs, projects and missions that otherwise would not be possible or would put pressure on our annual operating budget. Here s a short list of some of the things that endowment fund income accomplished in 2012: $12,000 to assist two members in their seminary educational pursuits. $12,000 to support the Center for Youth Ministry Training. $3,000 for scholarships for needy children to be able to attend the Oak Hill Day Camp. $3,000 for repair of sanctuary steps and landscape planting design work. $100,000 (draw made in January 2013) to support New Creation Church, our New Church Development project in Hendersonville. $307,000 for construction of the Prayer Room and improvements to The Gathering Place. $149,000 for refurbishment of the sanctuary, HVAC upgrades, kitchen upgrades and roof improvements. Absent endowment support, the cost for these capital improvements would have been a drag on the church s operating budget. You can find a complete report of all of our endowment funds on our website by going to: fpcnashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fpc- 2012EndowmentAnnualReport.pdf. We sincerely hope that you will prayerfully consider joining those who have already expressed their love of the church by including it in their planned giving. What stronger statement is there about what was important in life than a gift that extends beyond one s life on this earth? The easiest way for many members to participate is by a simple bequest in their will: After all my bills are paid, I want X% of my estate to go to First Presbyterian Church. Another easy method is to designate the church as a beneficiary of a percentage of a retirement account, such as a 401(k) account. There are other ways too, and any planned gift qualifies you for membership in our Vance Society. In 2012, we had several new Vance Society members. Last September we celebrated our second annual thank you dinner, to which all Vance Society members were invited and a joyous event it was! This year s thank you dinner will be Sunday evening, September 15, so now is a wonderful time for you to become a member of the Vance Society. Once you have included the church in your planned giving, complete the enrollment form that you can download from the church website at fpcnashville.org/wpcontent/uploads/2012/07/vancesocietyenroll.pdf, and send it to Cindy Bozman in the church office. And as always, we encourage you to contact any member of the Endowment Committee listed below or the church s Finance Office if you have questions. Thank you for your prayerful consideration! Endowment Committee Lawson C. Allen, Chair Benjamin Carswell Tom Davis, Jr. Susan Kaestner Allen Kennedy Eric Lamb Skip Stevens Jimmy Webb A New Inquirers Class Begins An Inquirers Class will be held for persons interested in uniting with First Presbyterian Church as members or who wish to obtain more information about the history and mission of FPC and the Presbyterian denomination. Persons considering membership are encouraged to take the Inquirers Class before joining FPC. The class will be held for five consecutive Sundays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6, during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45 A.M.) in the Session Room (MW-203 on the second floor of the Ministry Wing). For more information, please call the church office ( ) or Sandra Randleman ( ). Our next DivorceCare seminar and support group begins on Wednesday, September 18, at 6:00 P.M. in the Memorial Library, led by Dr. Sandra Randleman. DivorceCare is a video seminar series featuring some of the nation s foremost experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include Facing My Anger, Facing My Loneliness, Depression, New Relationships, Kidcare and Forgiveness. Childcare is provided with reservation. Dinner is available in Courtenay Hall at 5:00 P.M. with reservation ($6 for adults; $3 for children, 3-12; and free for children, two and under, with a maximum family charge of $20). Please call the church office for reservations for childcare or dinner ( ). For more information, contact Sandra Randleman (srandleman@fpcnashville.org or ).

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10 Our Sunday Worship in Uganda F A M I L Y O F A B R A H A M P R E S E N T S... L. Randolph Lowry President, Lipscomb University Sunday was a very special day for all of us! The day started early. We arrived at the church about 9:30 A.M. Since the service is generally quite long, we were fed before it started. We had tea, coffee, chapatis, arrowroot, sweet potatoes and fruit. The service was moderated by a very special friend, the Past-Moderator Rev. Dr. Jesse Kamau. There were guests from the Presbytery and elders from other churches. The congregation had previously worshipped in a dark, wooden, termite-infested structure with a dirt floor so they were very happy with their new church, and it was a day of real celebration. The service was well organized by Rev. Kamau and the minister, Rev. George Kahuho Ngatia, and we finished on time. After the service, we were served lunch. The congregation was challenged to start a school in the old church, and when they have 50 students, we will help them build classrooms. The challenge was met with loud applause. This is the third church we have built in Gilgil Parish, and we have plans to do one more this year; it should be dedicated in September. s p e a k i n g o n Creating Relationships in the Midst of Diversity Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 P.M. First Presbyterian Church Panelists Include: Amir Arain, Professor of Neurology, Vanderbilt; Public Relations Director, Islamic Center of Nashville Caroline Blackwell, Executive Director, Metro Human Relations Commission Steve Ivey, Award-Winning Music Writer, Producer, Musician & Recording Engineer MISSION STATEMENT Using the tools of education and advocacy, The Family of Abraham promotes religious tolerance and serves as a champion for diversity in our community. It is our belief that the more educated our community is and the more opportunities we have to walk in each others shoes, the better positioned we will be to promote and support a community that is inclusive and welcoming for all. WHO WE ARE Blessings, Stu and Linda Ross Mission Staff East Africa The Family of Abraham is a diverse group of Nashvillians, representing the three Abrahamic faith religions and other religious traditions, committed to ours being an inclusive community that welcomes and embraces the differences among us. The Organizing Committee is responsible for all activities of the Family of Abraham.

11 These classes are designed for parents and their children to take together. Together, we will sing, chant, move, dance, listen and play simple instrutments. MONDAYS WITH TEACHER KELLY POSEY 11:00-11:30 a.m. mixed class: babies-3 1/2 years 10 classes, September through January Cost: $50 per child WEDNESDAYS WITH TEACHER SUSAN KIRBY 9:30-10:00 a.m. newborns-18 months 10:15-10:45 a.m. 15 months-3 1/2 years 10 classes, September through January Cost: $50 per child To register, contact Susan Kirby: or

12 4815 Franklin Pike Nashville, TN ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Youth Happenings Sunday School August 18 & 25: Grades 7-12 will meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. and then split into Sunday School classes! This Sunday! August 18: Dirt Dynasty Come join the FPC Youth group as we welcome the new 7th graders at our annual Crud Day! The festivities begin at 2:00 P.M. on the side field (Tyne Boulevard side). To register, contact Millie Greiner or register at youth.fpcnashville.org/register. Save the Date! September 8: Camo Kickoff is at 9:40 A.M. in the Enrichment Center. Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. services in the sanctuary every Sunday morning, and the 5:30 P.M. evening service in The Gathering Place. Families, please Non Profit Org U S Postage P A I D Nashville, TN Permit No. 27 Dated church material Please deliver by August 17, 2013 join us at one of these worship services each Sunday. Youth Newsletter: If your family isn t receiving the monthly newletter, contact Millie Greiner (mgreiner@fpcnashville.org or ). First Presbyterian Church 4815 Franklin Pike Nashville, Tennessee facebook.com/fpcnashville Pastors Todd Jones Pastor Sam Cooper Executive Pastor Mark DeVries Associate Pastor to Youth & Their Families Catherine Foster Associate Pastor for Young Adult Ministry Stuart Gordon Associate Pastor for Discipleship Keith Gunter Associate Pastor for New Church Development Sandra Randleman Associate Pastor for Congregational Care & Missions Program Staff Nicholas Bergin Organist Raphael Bundage Director of Music Karen Fitts Nursery Coordinator Brenda Geise Older Adult Ministry Coordinator Letitia Green Director of Recreation Susan Kirby Worship Coordinator Carol McClure Director of Children & Youth Choirs Deb O Brien Director of Children s Ministry Brandon Van Pernis Director of Youth Ministries Amelia Watson Coordinator of Parish Ministry Schools Jennifer Hinote Head of School, Oak Hill School Brenda Lutz Director, FPC Early Preschool Administration Cindy Bozman Finance Manager Lynn Elliott Pastor s Assistant Zonia Nunley Property Manager Shannon Parsons Communications Coordinator sunday evening worship at fpc The Gathering 5:3O p.m.