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SUNDAY ScheDUle

SUNDAY ScheDUle November 1 & 8, 2015

Christ at the CeNter

Sunday, november 1

annual Campaign/ all SaintS Sunday

• Prayer breakfast for Homeless Persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

• The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

• Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am

• Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour 11:45 am

Sunday, november 8

annual Campaign, baptiSm Sunday

• Prayer breakfast for Homeless Persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

• The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

• Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am

• Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour 11:45 am

November 8, “Living Gratitude: Humility” luke 14:7-14 colossians 3:12-17

As we continue on in our LIVING GRATITUDE annual campaign, I want to introduce you to a young woman named Elizabeth. A ninth grader at Mount Kenya Academy, Elizabeth is the recipient of a scholarship provided by First Presbyterian Church. First Pres. and Mount Kenya Academy have shared in ministry for twenty years, a benchmark we celebrated on World Communion Sunday just a few weeks ago. When Elizabeth found out that she qualified for admission to the high school, she says that she had no hope. Her parents are day laborers and they could never afford to send her to the school. She wrote to us recently saying, “I remember receiving letters from different schools saying that I qualified for admission but I just kept throwing them away because there was nothing I could have done about it. My father used to cry because he felt like he had failed me but Mount Kenya Academy Senior School wiped all my tears when they gave me a scholarship. If it were not for the scholarship, I could not be where I am right now. On behalf of my family and my community and my country, I would like to say thank you for your great kindness.”

This faithful, courageous and gifted young woman had a simple dream of attending high school so that, in her own words, “she will be able to help her parents and her community.” Elizabeth is an example of LIVING GRATITUDE. She is stewarding the opportunity God has given her through the generosity of our congregation. She is living her gratitude by pursuing an education that will not only benefit her, but also benefit her family and her larger community and maybe even the world. This is just one example where our financial generosity makes a difference in people’s lives. Whether it is supporting a ninth grader in Kenya so that she may pursue her dream of high school or if it is walking with ninth graders here in Atlanta through their confirmation year or if it is befriending the poor so that they may be equipped to move from homelessness to independence or if it is cultivating a dynamic worshipping community that thousands of people joyfully call home, your financial generosity makes a difference…it changes lives!

If you haven’t already made a pledge for ministry year 2016, I invite you to prayerfully consider it. Live out your gratitude by committing to steward those financial resources of which God has put you in charge. Be generous…demonstrate a LIVING GRATITUDE.

Blessings,

Tony Sundermeier Senior Pastor

Tony Sundermeier Rebekah LeMon

November 1, “Living Gratitude: being Grateful in the midst of Suffering”Job 1:1-22 1 Thessalonians 5:12-23

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Prayers for THose IN MILITary serVICe

ensign Karim Abu-Akel captain Alexandria Miller-Anderson

Major charles AyersPVT Forrest “Woody” Bass

lt. JG Benjamin S. BondurantMaj. Jamison Bowman,

chaplain ABe3 Gregory Bridges

Sgt. Isaiah Bridges Glenn Thomas Johnson, e3 Robert louis Johnson, e1

Staff Sgt. Kevin leeLt. Wilson Mansfield McManus

captain John Warren Robey Captain Gabriel Rulewicz

Brig. General Russell Sanborn

lt. JG David B. Sibleycommander Ryan Tewell

Col. Roderick G. Turner III

Pastoral Care Report(As of October 22, 2015)

Births: Best wishes to Florian and Dorothy Vollmer on the birth of Anna Lucia (Lucy) Vollmer, born on October 6th. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Molly Peterson.

Congratulations to Ned and Betty Case on the birth of their grandson, Daniel Zachery Case, born to Daniel and Catherine Case in Reston, VA, on October 6th.

Deaths: We offer our condolences to Joe Brooks and family on the death of his wife, Mardee Brooks, who died on October 16, 2015.

Our prayers are with Robert Watkins II, Stuart Latham and Bonnie and Robbie Watkins on the death of Robert’s father, Robert (Bob) Watkins Jr. on October 19, 2015.

Having Medical Treatment: Roland and Betty Downing

Recuperating: Sally Cobb Cannon, NeeNee Fortson, Avery Hannon

Barbara Hartman, Randy Jones, Ray Ridgeway, Barbara Cox, Liza Bryan, Judson Hall

C O M E - O N - A L O N G N O v E M B E R 1 9 t h !

cOMe-ON-AlONG TRIShA & JAcK SeNTeRFITT’S

NORTh GA MOUNTAIN hOMe

DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2015TIME: Meet at 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 9:30 AM

COST: No charge, but bring money for Apple Orchard Store goods.

Join us for our annual pre-Thanksgiving time of fellowship and greatfood with our beloved retired minister, Trisha Senterfitt and her husband,

Jack. Fresh barbecue and all the trimmings for lunch in their greatmountain home. Then it’s on to Mercier Orchards and their 38varieties of apples and everything scrumptious. Bring money.

Call Bruce Gregory for reservations at 404-228-2263, or e-mailhim at bruce.m.gregory@gmail.com. Reserve yours now.

M e r c i e r O r c h a r d s

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As we approach the 25th year since its last renovation, our exqui-site Sanctuary organ needs significant re-newal to ensure that

its 6097 pipes continue to provide beautiful music. Specifically, the organ’s thousands of leather patch-es need to be replaced, the wiring connecting organ console and pipes must be updated, the control sys-tem that allows the organist to choose the instru-ment’s sound must be replaced, and the individual sounds of our organ need to be balanced. After much research by an Organ Renovation Task Force and consideration of multiple bids, First Presbyte-rian has engaged German organ builder Orgelbau Klais Bonn to complete these renovations. The work will begin in January 2017 and will take several months to complete, but with the exception of very few Sundays, we will use the Chancel organ or the Gallery organ in worship. The total cost of the proj-ect is approximately $1.3 million and we hope to raise $1.65 million in order to complete the needed work and fund a maintenance reserve specifically for the organ. Please consider supporting the reno-vation of this wonderful asset of First Presbyterian.

Organ renewal campaign

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Dear Friends of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta,

We are honored and humbled to chair this year’s Annual Giv-ing campaign. Our theme is “living Gratitude.” leading the campaign gives us a chance to express our personal gratitude for this church and the impact its many ministries have had on our lives. First Presbyterian has given us close friendships and fellowship, worship, mission opportunities, Bible study and youth programs. We know each person in this congrega-tion has also been impacted by Christ’s work here, and we hope you will share your experiences and feelings of appre-ciation for this church.

The 2015 campaign will begin on October 25, 2015 and will last for four weeks. As you prayerfully consider your finan-cial commitment to the church, you may draw inspiration from the sermons for those weeks: “Reflecting on God’s Blessings,” “Being Grateful in Suffering,” “humility,” and “Generosity.” You will also hear the stories of members of this congregation who are answering the call to live out their gratitude.

Each year in our house we prayerfully and thoughtfully con-sider our financial commitment to the church. This is a very personal decision for us, as it is for most people. We invite you to reflect on your call to live your expression of gratitude

and to prayerfully consider your financial commitment to this congregation and the many places and people we serve.

In addition to your pledge for the Annual Giving campaign, you can also make a commitment to the Organ Renewal Campaign. Please consider your gift and make your pledge on or before November 15, 2015, the last day of our official campaign.

This is an extremely generous congregation, and we are con-fident that our collective gifts will reflect our gratitude and support the work to which we are called. We welcome any op-portunity to hear your stories of gratitude and how First Pres-byterian Church has impacted you. We are also available to answer any campaign questions you may have. Please email us at ferrell04@comcast.net.

We are excited to see how the life and ministry of this church continue to unfold. Please help to build on our strong tradi-tion by making your pledge.

Blessings,

carla and Brant Ferrell

I/We would also like to support the renewal of the sanctuary organ with a

one-time gift in the amount of $

pledge in the amount

of $ to be fulfilled by January 2019, to be paid in installments of $

each (frequency).

Name(s)

I/We are making a combined an individual 2016 pledge of $

Please apply my/our gift to the General Fund other (please specify)

I/we would like to give on a recurring basis by credit card debit card. Please charge my

VISA MasterCard American Express card number

expiration date security code in the amount of $ on (date/frequency)

Recurring payments may also be set up at www.firstpresatl.org/give/.

It is my/our intent to advise (donor advised fund or foundation)

to make a charitable contribution to First Presbyterian Church in the amount of $ for (year).

Please send information about making a Legacy gift to the church.

I/we are unable to make a financial pledge this year but will pray for the church.

Please send me/us offering envelopes. My contact information has changed. I prefer to be contacted by

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Use the form below or pledge online: Pledge form: http://bit.ly/FPCPledge • Pledge payments: http://bit.ly/ACSSignIn

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COUPLES’ ENRICHMENTWEEKEND!AN INVESTMENT WORTH MAKING

January 29-31, 2016

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This unique series of short, christian edu-cation courses is designed to explore why theology matters in our everyday life and faith. courses are free of charge and taught by ryan Bonfiglio, Fpc’s Stembler Scholar. For more info & sign-up visit http://www.firstpresatl.org/theologymatters.

Course 1 The Bible Says it, that Settles it? Rethinking Biblical Interpretation in Contemporary CultureWednesdays • 7:30-8:45pm | October 7, 14, 21, 28 | Instructor: Ryan Bonfiglio

THEOLOGYMATTERS Short Courses

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Any and all couples are welcome to participate in our 2016 couples’ enrichment weekend.

Join us at Lanier Island ResortJanuary 29-31, 2016

Retreat Begins: 8:00 pm Friday NightRetreat Ends: 11:00 am Sunday MorningTony and Katie Sundermeier, Facilitators

Payment details will be sent once email reservation is made. Cost is $400 per couple which includes four meals. Scholarships are available: inquire with Tony Sundermeier

at tsundermeier@firstpresatl.org.

Please contact Katie Law for further information: klaw@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7715

God’S GifT Shop

how many ties can one man wear?Gods Gift Shop, an alternative

Gifting Opportunity.

Look for us outside Fifield Hall, before services & during

fellowship hour beginning November 22.

All proceeds to supplement the FPC annual budget supporting Mission Council.

Save the Date!

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We have a tremendous need for outdoor work shoes, long sleeve white shirts,

black shoes and long black pants for restaurant and food service

jobs.

Cold weather is just around the corner, heavy coats and caps

are needed, as well.

• Share to care for others! •

men’S clOThing clOSeT & FOOT care miniSTry

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Friday, November 6th • 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.Fifield Hall, Cost $10

Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Thomas K Tewell, ordained PC(USAS) minister

Rev. Dr. Thomas K Tewell, ordained PC(USAS) minister of 35 years, highly sought after speaker and preacher, former Trustee of Princ-

eton Theological Seminary, and current Director of Macedonian Ministries for the CF Foundation in Atlanta.

RSVP? Contact Dottie Hitchcock at dhitchcock@firstpresatl.org

M e n s Quarterly B r e a k f a s t

We will be hosting a special tour day

for church families interested

in gathering more information

about the school. Two tour times

will be available on Sunday,

November 1st at 9:00 am and

11:45 am. Please join us to take a

tour and receive information

about the options offered. RSVP

to preschool@firstpresatl.org

or call 404-228-7740.

JoAnn Regruto, Director

First Presbyterian Preschool

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youthnursery/PresChool & elementAry

YOUTH GROUP ON SUNDAY MORNINGS: All youth are welcome to join us as we continue our discussion of the parables. Beginning at 9:15 am., all sixth-twelfth graders gather in B-111 for fellowship, doughnuts, and youth worship before heading to their small groups from 10-10:30 a.m. Whether you’re new to FPC or fully immersed in our youth ministry, you are welcome. We can’t wait to see you! MIDDLE SCHOOLERS: We have two more Middle School Friday Night Fellowships from 6:30-9 p.m.:11/13 at the Maxwells’ (venue changed!)12/18 at the Smiths’ Please email Dottie Hitchcock at dhitchcock@firstpresatl.org for more details, and we’ll see you there! HIGH SCHOOLERS: Friends! After worship on November 15th, we’re headed to lunch at Bantam & Biddy (!). We’ll meet in B-111 at 12:15 p.m. and head there together. Join us – and email Ann-Henley at ahsaunders@firstpresatl.org so she can get pumped you’re coming.

Q2 IN ROOM 322 Q2 is FPC’s large-group fellowship for folks in their twenties and thirties. From September through May, we meet every Sunday immediately following our 10:45 a.m. worship service for coffee, doughnuts, and engaging conversation. We hope you’ll join us!

HABITAT BUILD, NOvEMBER 7, 7:30 A.M. – 3 P.M. FPC’s currently building its 40th Habitat house, and on November 7th, our twen-ties and thirties folks will contribute to its progress. We only have a limited num-ber of spots, so please email Chip Edwards ASAP at charlespedwards@gmail.com. It’ll be a great day, and we’d love to see you there.

twenties & thirties

C H I L D r e N ’ S m I N I S T r Y

PleASe JOIN US!!

CHapel WorSHip- 8:30 am

Childcare available for infants through kindergarteners in Rooms 185 & 187

Sunday SCHool- 9:30 am

infantS & WalkerS Rooms 185 & 187

preSCHoolerS (tHrougH 5/k) Room 178 (2’s), Room 176 (3’s), Room 123 (4’s/PreK), Room 121 (5’s/K)

elementary CHildren (1St - 5tH) NEW! Sunday School starts with Music Time - Check Email & Posters for Details!

WorSHip - 10:30 am

infantS & WalkerS Childcare in Rooms 185 & 187

young preSCHoolerS (2’S & 3’S) Childcare in Room 176

older preSCHoolerS (4’S & 5’S) Worship with parents until children’s Moment, then off to choir at dismissal

young elementary (1St-3rd gr) Worship with parents until children’s Moment, then off to Worship Education

older elementary (4tH & 5tH gr) Worship with parents for entire service

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Adult disCiPleshiP

berean bible Class, room 171 (reception)Age Range: Open to All, Format: Lecture based

Community bible Study, room b415Age Range: Open to All, Format: Discussion based

Covenant Class, room 227Age Range: 40s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

Discovering God’s Word, room 317Age Range: 40s to 80s, Format: Discussion based

emmaus Class, room 230Age Range: 50s to 70s, Format: Lecture based

Faith & Life, room 218Age Range: 60s to 80s, Format: Lecture based

First Foundations, room 330Age Range: 30s to 40s, Format: Discussion based

Internationals, room 327Age Range: All ages, Format: Lecture based

open Door, room 156Age Range: 60s to 80s, Format: Lecture based

ours for Today, room b308Age Range: 40s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

Q2, room 322Age Range: 20s to 30s, Format: Discussion based

The Gathering Place, room 332Age Range: 30s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

ADULT SUNDAY SCHooL overvIeW9:30 - 10:30 am, Everyone Welcome!

Our speaker will be ANN-HENLEY SAUNDERS

FPC Associate Pastor for Emerging Generations and Young Adults.

Bring an hors d’oeuvre to share, a drink and a friend and join us for fellowship, food, drink and great

conversations about life and faith.

*RSVP to:www.firstpresatl.org/women-at-the-well

for the event address.

W O M E N

AT THE WELL

All women of FPCand their friends

are invited to

WOMEN AT THE WELL Monday,

November 2, 20157:00 - 9:00 pm

At the home of Elise Lowry*

IT’S TIME TO RSVP!

he Christmas Memorial Fund is your opportunity to share in the Christmas Memorial Flowers.

The name of the person or persons you wish to memorialize will be placed on a special list in our Worship Bulletin. Attach the names to be included or return the form below to the Church with your check. Make checks pay-able to First Presbyterian Church and send to the church at 1328 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30309-3902. Please print plainly. The names will be printed in the bulletin exactly as you print them.

Name of Contributor:

Name(s) to be listed:

Amount of contribution enclosed: $

CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS

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hOW TO cONTAcT USPhone/404-892-8461

Fax/404-228-7760E-mail: youbelong@firstpresatl.org

Web: www.firstpresatl.org

WORShIP Sunday Communion Service - 8:30 am

Sunday School 9:30 am

Sunday Worship Service - 10:45 am

WeeKlY BROADcASTSSundays live at 10:45 am

On demand anytime www.firstpresatl.org/servicesonline

AIB cable Network (Smyrna Channel 22, Comcast 295)

Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.

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The Mustard Seed

Leaves are falling, there’s a nip in the air- perfect time to curl up with a book from The Mustard Seed. Stop by and take a look.

Stop by and say hi!

whiZ Kids tutorinG ministry needs volunteers

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the life of a child? The Whiz Kids Tutoring Ministry needs additional volunteers to tutor elementary school students in math or reading. Tutoring takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 2:15 to 3:45 at Snapfinger Elemen-tary School which is located at 1365 Snapfinger Road in Decatur. If you are interested, or if you know anyone who is interested in tutoring a student in math or reading, please contact Granvette Matthews, the Whiz Kids Coordinator, at 404.228.7747 OR at gmatthews@firstpresatl.org. Volunteering just one hour per week can help make a signifi-cant difference in the academic life of a child who needs to develop basic math

or reading skills.

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For information about private music instruction and group music, dance, and art classes,

please visit us on the web or call:

Katie Patterson, Interim Director

(404) 228-7753

www.firstpresatl.org/sfa