G R O W I N G F A I T H F U L C H R I S T I A N S Wednesday Advantage Winter-Spring 2018 Second Semester 2017-18 Academic Year Congregational Time of Prayer January 10 Wednesday Evening Advantage 14 weeks (off March 28 and April 4) Supper: 5:15 6:30pm Classes: 6:15 7:15pm (unless otherwise specified with *) Wednesday Luncheon Bible Study January 17 July 25 25 weeks (off March 28, April 4, July 4) Fellowship Hall Lunch: 11:45am 12:30pm Teaching: 12:30pm 1:00pm Questions? Contact Charlotte Joye 672.0309 or cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org Adults Youth Children Growing Faithful Christians to engage and impact the culture with the transforming power of Jesus Christ First Presbyterian Church Greenville, SC
CONGREGATIONAL TIME OF PRAYER Wednesday, January 10 Supper 5:15 6:15pm Fellowship Hall Worship and Prayer Time, 6:30 7:30pm Fellowship Hall Come experience God s love, hope, and renewal through His Word, prayer, and hymns, both traditional and contemporary, led by Rev. Tom Barrett and the Prayer Ministry. Children and Youth attend their regular Wednesday Advantage programs. BIBLE STUDY *The Apostle Paul s Letters to the Corinthians Teacher: Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons Luncheon Study: 12:30 1:00pm Evening Study: 6:30 7:15pm Fellowship Hall The Corinthian epistles are unique among the Pauline letters because of the variety of practical concerns. These letters reveal the degree to which Paul identified with his churches, recognizing their challenges and shortcomings while celebrating their victories. The Corinthian correspondence draws us into a world much like our own, and Paul writes as an anxious pastor who was concerned with problems involved in living the Christian life in a non-christian environment. Paul addresses questions about sexuality, marriage, eating food offered to idols, abuses of church order, the Lord s Supper, spiritual gifts, the essence of divine love, charismatic gifts of tongues and prophecy, and the resurrection. If you are looking to explore in detail some of the most insightful and practical epistles of the New Testament, come and join us on Wednesdays. This is a series of studies you will not want to miss. The Dawn of HIStory Teacher: Dr. Jud Wiley 6:15 7:15pm Room 309 Epochal revelations from creation to the birth of Isaac will be traced with an eye to discerning the way the Lord reveals Himself to us. APOLOGETICS Defending Your Faith: An Overview of Classical Apologetics Video series with Dr. R. C. Sproul Facilitator: Johnny Price 6:15 7:15pm Room 301/302 This series teaches the fundamentals of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and scientific inquiry are your allies in defending the existence of God and the historical truth claims of Jesus Christ. The course prepares you to give a logical and biblical defense of your faith. Each video session is approximately 30 minutes, which will leave the remaining 30 minutes for discussion. January 17 Introduction to Apologetics January 24 Why Apologetics? January 31 Pre-Evangelism February 7 Four Steps Backward February 14 Law of Contradiction February 21 Law of Causality February 28 Reliability of Sense Perception March 7 Analogical Language (Part 1) March 14 Analogical Language (Part 2) March 21 Contradiction and Paradox April 11 Mystery April 18 Natural Theology (Part 1) April 25 Natural Theology (Part 2) May 2 The Case for God
Engaging Islam with the Bible in Mind Facilitator: Rev. Tim Leslie 6:15 7:15pm Room 308 This course builds on the course Exploring Islam with the Bible in Mind, taught last semester. The focus will be apologetics with the Muslim in the American context. The socio-economic and political aspects of this growing influence in America will be explored from the Christian perspective of evangelism and world view. Handouts and reference materials will be shared in the progress of the class. World Religions and Cults Facilitator: Gill Robison 6:15 7:15pm Room 316 We will take a chronological walk through history to discover when many religions began and look at the core beliefs of each. We will review counterfeit Christian cults as well as moralistic, mythical, mysticismic, atheistic, and humanistic religions. Most importantly, we will learn how to deal with each from a biblical perspective and how to share the gospel with people involved in each religion. CULTURE *Follow-up Discussion Group: Family and Friends of Those Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction Facilitators: Lisa Van Riper and Rev. Brain Stewart January 17, February 21, March 21 6:00 7:15pm Room 401 This is a discussion series for parents and friends of anyone who identifies as samesex attracted. Judith Hartzell is the author of By God s Design: Overcoming Same-Sex Attractions A True Story, a book endorsed by Reid Lehman of Miracle Hill Ministries. Questions? Contact Rev. Brian Stewart (672.7032, bstewart@firstpresgreenville.org). ARCHAEOLOGY BIBLICAL HISTORY Unveiling the Kingdom of Heaven Facilitator: Barbara Hanner January 17 April 18 6:15 7:15pm Formal Dining Room Few if any of the teachings of Jesus are more central to His mission than the Kingdom of Heaven. Yet few if any of His teachings are less understood or emphasized. In his work Unveiling the Kingdom of Heaven, Dwight Pryor has taken a significant step in better understanding this most Jewish of Jesus teachings. A VIEW OF FINANCES AND THE CHRISTIAN *Smart Money Smart Kids Facilitator: Andy Douglas Wednesdays begins January 17 6:30 7:30pm Room 261 Details and Registration: SmartMoneySmartKids.com/classes/1056602 *Financial Peace University Facilitator: Eric Swofford Wednesdays begins January 17 6:15 7:45pm Room 306 Details and Registration: FPU.com/1056601 Contact for these courses: Andy Douglas, Director of Stewardship Ministries 672.1753 adouglas@firstpresgreenville.org.
FAMILY Satan Hates Marriage Do You Understand? Facilitator: Dr. Brad Williams January 24 May 2 6:15 7:15pm Room 303/304 This practical course is based on biblical principles and comes from the experience of 35 years of marriage and raising four kids. It includes defeats and victories, and is open to anyone hungry to turn their marriage back toward our heavenly home. There are no handouts or books to read. The only prerequisite is a humble and hurting heart. WOMEN S MINISTRY *Radiance Fall Study for Women (20s to early 30s off campus) Recovering Redemption: How Christ Changes Everything, by Matt Chandler January 17 March 28 Supper and small group study 6:45 8:30pm Homes throughout the city of Greenville Recovering Redemption is all about walking through the questions we should all be asking and learning how the answers transform not only our minds, but also our hearts and our day-to-day lives. No more settling for less than life abundant. No more treating symptoms instead of seeking health. It s time to grow up in spiritual maturity, living each day in the hope and freedom of Christ. It s time to start living like we believe in the ongoing power of redemption. Matt Chandler Contact: Diana Orders (dianaorders@charter.net, 630.1525) *Revive Bible Study for Women (mid 30s to mid 40s on and off campus) Recovering Redemption: How Christ Changes Everything, by Matt Chandler Facilitators: Jane Sykes and team Tuesday Group begins January 16 7:00 8:30pm Leaders Homes Wednesday Group begins January 17 6:00 7:15pm Church Parlor Recovering Redemption is all about walking through the questions we should all be asking and learning how the answers transform not only our minds, but also our hearts and our day-to-day lives. No more settling for less than life abundant. No more treating symptoms instead of seeking health. It s time to grow up in spiritual maturity, living each day in the hope and freedom of Christ. It s time to start living like we believe in the ongoing power of redemption. Matt Chandler To register or with questions, contact Jane Sykes (jsykes146@gmail.com, 233.1847) *The Gospel Project: God the Pursuer (off campus) January 17 May 3 5:00 6:30pm Jean Nickell s home The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered journey that focuses on the storyline of the Bible God s plan of redemption for His people. Although God s people continued to rebel against Him, God continued to pursue them with an ever-faithful love. This study through the prophets will show us God s faithfulness to His promise that one day new hearts and new life would come to His people a promise fulfilled by faith in Jesus Christ. Contact Jean Nickell (jeannickell5@gmail.com, 420.0764) (Children s and Youth Advantage and Music next page)
MUSIC MINISTRY FOR ADULTS Sanctuary Choir 6:00 7:30pm in the Choir Room 101 Our primary adult choir will continue meeting on Wednesday evenings. If you are considering joining us, no audition and no impossible commitments are involved only a love of choral music and a desire to help lead our church in traditional worship. Please call John Gentry at 672.1845 to learn more. Cathedral Ringers 7:30 9:00pm in Room 402 Are you interested in joining the handbell choir? Contact Katelin Hawkins at 803.984.2556. Celebration Orchestra 6:45 8:15pm in the Sanctuary Call John Gentry at 672.1845 to learn more. CHILDREN S ADVANTAGE WOW on Wednesdays begins January 10 Nursery Care (Infants through 2 year olds) 5:45 7:45pm in the Tucker-Dean Nursery Suite (Room 215B) Care is provided for some children whose parents are in programs that run longer than the regular schedule. 2 and 3 year olds 6:00 7:15pm in Nursery 215D K4 and K5 (all students do both) 6:00 6:40pm Cherub Choir in Room 213 6:40 7:15pm Bible Study in Room 323 1st and 2nd Grades (all students do both) 6:00 6:40pm Bible Study in Room 323 6:40 7:15pm Carol Choir in Room 213 3rd 5th Grades 6:00 7:15pm Covenant Choir and WOW Bible Study in Room 318 NOTE: Please pick up your children promptly from their classrooms. Children not picked up by 7:25pm will be taken to the nursery (Room 215D) for late pick-up. MUSIC MINISTRY FOR CHILDREN Children s Choirs begin January 10 Cherub Choir (K4 and K5) 6:00 6:40pm in Room 213 Carol Choir (1st and 2nd Grades) 6:40 7:15pm in Room 213 Covenant Choir (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades) 6:00 7:15pm in Room 318 Covenant Choir includes WOW Bible Study and Recreation time.
YOUTH ADVANTAGE *Roots Student Ministry begins January 3 Junior High: 5:45 7:15pm in Room 354 Senior High: 7:30 9:05pm in Room 352 All Junior High and Senior High youth are invited to our Wednesday evening program. We read God s Word from a topical approach, address current issues, and make applications from Scripture for our daily lives. We fellowship with supper, live music, games, skits, videos, and prizes, all designed to provide a place for believers to grow and a non-threatening environment for seekers. For more information about Student Ministries, visit FirstPresGreenville.org. Contact Rev. Charlie Buchanan (cbuchanan@firstpresgreenville.org) or Kate Fagan (kfagan@firstpresgreenville.org) BON APPÉTIT! Wednesday Lunch and Supper Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall just before Bible Study. Supper is served continually from 5:15pm to 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Adults: $7 Children ages 4-12: $4 Children ages 3 and under: Free Family maximum: $25 RESOURCES The Vineyard Bookstore Hours: 9:00am 12:30pm Sunday 9:00am 1:00pm Monday through Thursday 6:00pm 8:00pm Wednesday evenings Last update: January 2017 200 West Washington Street Greenville, SC 29601 864.235.0496 FirstPresGreenville.org