FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREENVILLE, NC FPC FOCUS Issue #688 Editor: Janice Gray WORSHIP SERVICES November 11, 2018 25th Sunday after Pentecost Consecration Sunday 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary (No 8:30 service) Consecration Luncheon following worship Rev. Ted Churn, Executive Presbyter, guest preaching, Grace Begets Gratitude, Gratitude Begets Generosity Psalm 116 Mark 10:17-21 November 18, 2018 Elder Ordination & Installation (Service broadcast on WNCT 1070 AM radio starting at 11:00 a.m. and streamed live at www.1070wnct.com and www.fpcgreenville.org.) Thanksgiving Day Lunch If you don t have Thanksgiving plans, please join us at noon on November 22 in the Fellowship Hall for a wonderful church family Thanksgiving meal. Turkey, ham, and beverages will be provided, but you can bring a dish to share. Please sign up in the Welcome Center. Church Directory Photos Our last day of Directory Photos will be taken on December 11. Sign-up sheets are in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings or call the church office to sign up, 758-1901. Or you can schedule online Monday-Friday by using the link: https://booknowlifetouch.appointment-plus.com/ydh8e7y6/ Wild Game Feast The Wild Game Feast will be today at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. At this annual fall event, which has become a fun tradition here at FPC, some of our best chefs will provide delicious game and fish dishes. You can bring a side dish or dessert to share. Congregational Meeting The Session has called the congregation to meet at 10:45 am in the Sanctuary on November 18, 2018, for the purpose of a) electing congregational representatives for the 2019 Church Nominating Committee, and b) electing members of a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC), pending approval by the Presbytery. Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Interfaith Alliance of Eastern Carolina s annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration will be Sunday, November 18, at 3pm at First Presbyterian Church. Donations of non-perishable food will be received to help feed the hungry. Please join us for this service and for the reception following in the Fellowship Hall. Cake Auction The annual youth Cake Auction will take place on Sunday, November 18th just in time to get your holiday baked goods. There are two ways that you can help--you can donate a cake or you can bid on any of the delicious cakes that will be in the auction. This will take place in the Fellowship Hall so please be sure to come and check it out. Cakes will be set up by 9:30 and the bidding ends 10 minutes after the end of the 11:00 service. All funds from this will go towards helping the youth meet their goal of $4,000 for their Christmas Mission Project. Our next issue of FOCUS will be printed Wednesday, December 5, 2017. Please submit all articles to janice@fpcgreenville.org by 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2018.
Page 2 UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR Sunday, November 11 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 noon Consecration Luncheon 2:30 pm Commissioning of Dale Kitchin (Bethany Presbyterian Church) 4:30 pm Children s Choirs/Bells/Spread the Word/Mid/High School Bells 5:00 pm Youth Group Monday, November 12 10:30 am Circle 1 (205) 2:00 pm Circle 3 (Vernette Dean) 6:30 pm Cub/Boy Scouts (BFH/Rooms) 7:00 pm Overeaters Anon (R211) Tuesday, November 13 10:00 am Cypress Glen Circle 7:00 pm Circle 6 (Parlor) 7:00 pm Bell Choir (R213) Wednesday, November 14 9:00 am GSL Blanket Ministry (FH) 9:30 am Prayers & Squares (R207) 11:00 am Staff Meeting (HHR) Cypress Glen Lunch 6:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor) 7:00 pm Chancel Choir (R216) 8:00 pm AA (R202) Thursday, November 15 10:00 am Bible Study (Parlor) 6:00 pm UKirk (FH) 7:00 pm Overeaters Anon (R211) 8:00 pm AA (BFH) Friday, November 16 Saturday, November 17 11:00 am Overeaters Anon (R211) ECU vs. UConn Sunday, November 18 8:30 am Worship (Sanctuary) 9:35 am Elder Training (Dave s office) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship (Sanctuary) 3:00 pm Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (Sanctuary) Youth dinner after service 4:30 pm Children s Choirs/Bells/Spread the Word/Mid/High School Bells 7:00 pm Session Meeting Monday, November 19 11:00 am Staff Meeting (HHR) 6:30 pm Cub/Boy Scouts (BFH/Rooms) 7:00 pm Overeaters Anon (R211) Greenville Women s League (224) Tuesday, November 20 6:00 pm MOC Dinner (FH) 7:00 pm Bell Choir (R213) Wednesday, November 21 9:30 am Prayers & Squares (R207) 6:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm Chancel Choir (R216) 8:00 pm AA (R202) Thursday, November 22 Office Closed 12:00 noon Churchwide Thanksgiving Meal (FH) AA (BFH) 7:00 pm Overeaters Anon (R211) 8:00 pm AA (BFH) Friday, November 23 Office Closed Saturday, November 24 11:00 am Overeaters Anon (R211) 6:00 pm FPC Serves Shelter Meal
Page 3 OUR MEMBERSHIP CARES Cypress Glen: Ben Lattin, C120, Martha Coffman, C213, Margie Wright, B318 ECU Rehab: Joe Sullivan Red Oak Nursing Home: Joyce Lewis Spring Arbor: Thelma Flye At Home: Betsy Baggett, John Brookbank, Vickie Coleman, Gerald McGowan, Linda Parham, Sarah Whitehurst, Fred Wood Vidant: Age Venturers Event The Age Venturers trip to Mike s Farm on December 5th is now full! Thank you for your participation. In Memoriam Garland Anderson September 12, 1928 - September 20, 2018 Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live. John 11:25 The church extends heartfelt sympathy and prayers to his family and friends. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1400 South Elm St., Greenville, NC 27858. In Memoriam Barbara Janet Evans Miller November 27, 1946 - November 2, 2018 Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live. John 11:25 The church extends heartfelt sympathy and prayers to her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Bonner Point, Bath, Nov. 17, at 12 noon. Donations may be made to the Magoo Room or Saving Graces for Felines. Yard Raking As another fundraiser for the Youth Christmas Mission Project, the youth will be raking yards. If you are in need, we have two dates to choose from: Monday, November 12th and Wednesday, November 21st. Please contact Brian Dilday at 252-367-1914. MOC Dinner The Men of the Church will meet for dinner on Tuesday, November 20, 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up in the Welcome Center. Cost is $10. Save the date for the Ladies Night dinner, Tuesday, December 4, 6:00 p.m., at Brook Valley Country Club. All men are women are invited. In Memoriam Mary Elizabeth Kittrell Clark November 27, 1928 - September 10, 2018 Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live. John 11:25 The church extends heartfelt sympathy and prayers to her daughter, Betsy Dunn, and other family and friends. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1400 South Elm St., Greenville, NC 27858, or to a charity of one s choice.
Page 4 Dale Kitchin The congregation is invited to attend the installation service for Dale Kitchin on Sunday, November 11, 2:30 pm at Bethany Presbyterian Church, Wilson. Dale is being installed as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (lay preacher). Rev. Amanda Hines will be preaching at the service. Fabulous Friday We had another wonderful Fabulous Friday this past week! Our next meeting will be December 7th. We will meet at 5:30pm at the church to go downtown for the Christmas Tree Lighting and then head to Meadow Lights. We will stop for dinner on the way. Cost will be approximately $15.00, which should be enough for dinner, the train ride, and candy at the general store. We will return by 11:30pm. There is a deadline for this event as I will need time to find extra drivers if needed. Please let me know by December 2nd. Fabulous Friday is for 4th and 5th graders. Contact Brian Dilday with questions, fpcyouthgreenville@gmail.com. Saints Alive! Living Generously Giving Tree Story As our giving tree leaves continue to multiply, I found a leaf that simple said others. I asked Nelson Crisp to tell her story. Here s a real life example of giving and the connection it can help nurture. Many years ago Grandmother decided to leave her beautiful diamond ring to her first grandchild, Caroline (Nelson s niece). The years passed and Caroline, a teenager, came to visit Grandmother. All she brought to wear were ragged blue jeans and tee-shirts. Grandmother was horrified as she had planned to take Caroline to visit friends and neighbors; but what would they say when they saw Caroline so disreputably dressed. Visits were cancelled and Grandmother changed her will. She removed Caroline s name and replaced it with Florence Amanda (Nelson s daughter), her youngest granddaughter, Caroline s cousin. Again years passed and Grandmother died. When Caroline learned she was not receiving the beautiful diamond ring, she was devastated. Fortunately, Florence Amanda gave up her right to the ring and handed it to Caroline. Now she and Caroline have a very close relationship, communicate often, have close ties with their children and grandchildren and share many visits. Furthermore Caroline has promoted an enduring and loving relationship with all her North Carolina family from half a continent away. Maybe the ring was not the catalyst, but it was certainly a kind and generous act. Nelson Crisp Consecration Sunday is this Sunday, November 11. Our Presbyter Rev. Ted Churn will be our guest preacher. We have one worship service at 11:00 followed by a Celebration Luncheon. The nursery will remain open through lunch. It is a joy to be one of your pastors. Amanda 12 Madyson Dilday 22 Wanda Adams 1 Sarah Flanary Colton Money 2 Suiter Howard 3 Rhea Markello Elaine Scott 4 Mary Ann Leslie 5 Brad Collier 6 Katherine Koonce MaryCharles Manning Emily Steele Caroline Whaley 8 Sandy Jackson 9 David Boal Leigh Boyd 10 Martin Kean 11 Bob Deyton Gway Ler Htoo 13 Fred Williams 14 Zeb Atkinson 15 Betty Ayers Kelly Barnhill Ron Wooten 16 Keegan Davenport Cody Eastwood Madeline Lyle Jeff Potter 17 Candice Messer 18 Lauren Bottoms 19 Jenna Leissner 20 Doris Robinson 23 Drew Basnight Glenn Keefe Dick Marks Claire Shannon Harper Shannon Stuart Wooten 25 Dee Chaffee Sue Howell Blake Longnecker 27 Camryn Dilday 28 Brenda Jarman Gerald McGowan 29 Karen Scull Emily Stanley
Page 5 Neighbor to Neighbor Lunch We are so pleased by the positive responses so far to the Neighbor to Neighbor luncheon. The meal is not gluten free for all as stated before, but will be able to be adjusted according to dietary needs. We are excited to offer live music as a fun entertainment for our guests. If you haven't seen the sign-up sheets in the Welcome Center, please stop by and pick one up to take with you. We need volunteers in all areas and donations are always welcomed. Some new raffle baskets are being discussed, so if you have any ideas or input, please let your circle leaders know or contact either co-chairs for this event. Caroline Whaley & Gail Joyner, co-chairs for NTN Presbyterian Women The Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering was held October 22. Memorials were presented and Honorary Life Memberships were presented to Dale Kitchin, Ashley Rudolph, and Cathy Taylor. Circle meetings for November: Circle 1 meets November 12, 10:30am, R205; Circle 3 meets November 12, 2pm at the home of Vernette Dean; Cypress Glen Circle meets November 13, 10am at Cypress Glen; Circle 6 meets November 13, 7pm in the parlor. All Presbyterian Women are invited to lunch at McAlister s on November 27, 1pm. Exam Kits Exams are right around the corner for our UKirk Presbyterian Campus Ministry students. Circle 6 is trying to make this stressful time a little more pleasant by putting together 25 exam survival kits. We have assembled a We are Thankful for UKirk Exam Survival Pumpkin and placed it in the welcome center. Please consider helping with these kits by signing up for and taking an ornament. All items need to be placed in the box under the table by Sunday November 25 th. Thank you! Advent Events Greening Service, December 2, 11:00 am Christmas Joy Program: December 2, 5:00 pm Advent Festival: December 2, following Christmas Joy program dinner at 6:00, followed by Advent crafts for children and wreathmaking for adults (please bring fresh greenery); sign up in the Welcome Center Christmas Cantata, December 9 during 11:00 service Christmas party at Winterville Manor, December 16, 3pm Christmas Eve Services, December 24, 5 pm, 8 pm, 11 pm December 30, one service at 11:00, no Sunday School Note: We will worship together in one service each Sunday in December at 11am. Christmas Joy/Advent Festival The Christian Education Committee will be hosting our annual Christmas Joy/Advent Festival on December 2nd with dinner at 6pm following our Christmas Joy program. In order to provide enough food for the congregation, please sign up in the Welcome Center if you plan to eat dinner. Please include any guests who might be in your party. The cost will be $5 per person and you may pay at the door. Sign-up sheets are on the easel near the elevator. Dinner will be fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, hush puppies, fruit, slaw, and dessert provided by Moore s Barbeque. Deadline to sign up is November 25. After dinner you can come and make a live Christmas wreath so please bring some greenery from your yard. Also if you have your wreath form from last year please bring it with you. Preschool and elementary children will also have an opportunity to make a cool Christmas craft in the Godly Play and Kindergarten room following supper. Contact Kathleen Williams, Kathleen@fpcgreenville.org with questions. Greening Preparation Our Greening of the Church Service will be held on Sunday, December 2 during our 11am worship service. In preparation, the Worship Ministry will be getting ready for the Greening on Thursday, November 29 at 6:30pm. All members of the congregation are invited to come join in the fun!
Page 6 Youth Group News: Wow, here it is...november! Time is just flying and the holidays are right around the corner. I know that we are going to have a busy couple of months and I am looking forward to it. Please be sure to read all emails carefully as they will contain important dates and information about upcoming events. Sunday School--November 11th--Mid Highs will be taught by Michael Scull and Senior Highs will be taught by Sandy Jackson. Please be sure to come and join a class. Things to Reply Back to: Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Game Thursday, December 20th. 7:00pm game time. The cost is $20 plus spending money. Ski Trip--January 18-21 to Sugar Mountain. Approximate cost will be $325. Mission Trip Summer 2019!! Washington D.C.--June 30th--July 6th/7th. Total cost is $600 divided into thirds so each participant is responsible for $200, fundraising of $200, and the church will pay the remaining $200. The cost of the trip will include serving others in the D.C. area, transportation, housing, going to the Washington Nationals game, hotel stay after the game, and wrap it all up with King's Dominion that Saturday. We will get to experience July 4th in our nation's capital! It is going to be a GREAT trip! However, there is a cap on the number of participants--30 is the maximum number. This will be a first come, first serve sign up. I will start a waiting list if need be. Youth Needed: December 2nd--Greening of the Church--(4 volunteers to hang the banners). This will be done by seniority. December 2nd--Volunteers to help with the Advent Festival craft stations after the Christmas Joy program Information will be coming out about the youth serving the shelter meals in the next week or so. Christmas Party--We are in need of a host for our Christmas Party on December 16th! Please let me know if you are willing and able. We will be volunteering at the Food Bank on Saturday, December 8th. Upcoming Dates--Mark your calendars: November 11th--Regular Youth--meal provided by the Pabsts and Wootens November 18th--Interfaith Service and Dinner out, 3pm November 24th--Mid High Shelter Meal November 25th--No Youth! Happy Thanksgiving! December 2nd--Shopping for the Christmas Mission Project followed by the Christmas Joy program and dinner Whew...what a couple of months! I am super excited about all that we have coming up in the next two months. It is definitely one of the most wonderful times of the year and I look forward to sharing in the journey and growing in our faith together! Brian Dilday, Youth Director, 252-367-1914, FPCYouthgreenville@gmail.com
Page 7 Sunday Morning Leaders Communion Servers 8:30 a.m. November 11 November 18 November 25 No 8:30 service Ray & Marcia Spears, Vernette Clay & Anita Britt, Ann Herrin Dean Communion Servers 11:00 a.m. Sunday Fellowship Pam Finch Betty Bailey Derek & Georganne Perry Flowers Sanctuary McLeod Flower Arranging Circle 1 Circle 3 Circle 6 Time for Young Bucket Brigade Kathleen Williams Koryn Dilday Disciples Godly Play Lilli Reeves Angela Vinson Michelle Money Lay Reader 8:30 a.m. Lay Reader 11:00 a.m. No 8:30 service Katy Webb Eric Walker Ashley Rudolph John Ogle Anita Britt Invitation to Discipleship 8:30 a.m. No 8:30 service Allen Lyle Ray Spears 11:00 a.m. Clay Britt Mark Phillips Frances Mallison Greeters 8:30 a.m. No 8:30 service Judy Asselmeier Alison Lehman 11:00 a.m. Welcome Center Doors 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Doors Need a volunteer Antoinette Patterson Need a volunteer Need a volunteer Cathy Taylor Need a volunteer Communion Preparation Committee Carol Scull, Ann Tess October-December 2018 Communion Baker Tammy Worden Sanctuary Guild - November Earlene Hite USHERS 8:30 a.m. - November USHERS 11:00 a.m. - November Kim Bell (Captain) Charles Price (Captain) Jim Williams Catherine Adams Jim Worden (Co-Captain) Betty Williams Jerry Cox Bobby Hutchison Aidan Wood Don Rudolph Austin Wood Johnny Wynne Greg Steele
First Presbyterian Church 1400 South Elm Street Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: 252.758.1901 Fax: 252.758.1365 Email: info@fpcgreenville.org CHURCH DIRECTORY NON-PROF. ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 264 Visit us online: www.fpcgreenville.org Dave McNeilly, Interim Pastor Amanda Hines, Associate Pastor Kathleen Williams, Director of Christian Education Karrie Rushing, Director of Music Brian Dilday, Youth Director Brad Collier, Organist Teresa Savage, Financial Administrator Janice Gray, Office Administrator Terrence Clemons, Sexton LABEL PASTOR S WORD Hello All! Our updated Mission Study has been approved by our Session and sent on to the Commission on Ministry of New Hope Presbytery. Our FPC Nominating Committee is working on forming a slate of members to serve on our Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC.) We have a Congregational Meeting called on Sunday, November 18, for the election of the PNC. Just as soon as we hear from Presbytery on the Mission Study, the search for our new pastor will formally commence. On another matter: please remember that there will only be one worship service this coming Sunday, November 11, at 11:00 am. Our guest preacher will be the Executive Presbyter of New Hope Presbytery, Dr. Ted Churn. The purpose for holding this single service is so all of our church may be able to attend the Consecration Luncheon to be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. We already have 215 reservations for the luncheon! If you ve not yet made your reservation, you may contact Janice at the church office. And one last reminder: we will be taking photos for our upcoming Pictorial Directory this week. The photos will be taken here at the church Tuesday through Saturday. Note that because we have had so many sign up, we have been given an extra day for photos Tuesday, December 11 th! So you can still be included. A sign-up sheet for the 11 th is available in the Welcome Center. Questions concerning any of the above: feel free to give me a call. Prayers are welcome and needed! Dave