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In This Edition: Week of December 4-10, 2025
8:30am in the Sanctuary 10:45am in the Worship & Arts Center 11:00am in the Sanctuary
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Advent Series: “The Wonderous Gift is Given”Luke 1:8-20Rev. Richard Gibbons
8:30am Nursery 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 9:45am Student Life Groups 9:45am Adult Life Groups 10:30am Kids Church
Sunday Life Groups
Dr. Thomas Tiller in the death of his wife, Mrs. Lucy Tiller, on November 24; and to Ms. Katherine Muller in the death of her mother. Mrs. Susan Marie Hyde in the death of her husband, Mr. John R. Volpe, on November 26. Mrs. Evelyn Smith in the death of her husband, Mr. Jim Smith, on November 29.
Lucy Scales Muller Tiller • January 19, 1939 – November 24, 2025 John Rodgers Volpe • August 11, 1947 – November 26, 2025 James Oliver Smith Jr. • November 9, 1937 – November 29, 2025
CHURCH MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Thomas W. Edwards Jr. by the Gospel Partners Life Group In memory of Rebecca H. Powell by the Gospel Partners Life Group
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION In honor of Fearfully & Wonderfully Made Event by anonymous donor In memory of Jack and Dorothy Whitesides by Brian and Karen Burrell In memory of Charles Nickles by Carlton and Belinda Manley
TRANSFORMING THE HEART OF THE CITY FUND In memory of Laddie Stover by Carlton and Belinda Manley
Nancy Adams, Andy and June Anderson, McFall Anderson, Bill Anthony, Sandra Banks, Betty Bennett, Harry Bolick, David and LeAnne Browning, Keren Clay, John Cooter, Brantley Daniel, Debbie Davidson, Peggy Denny, Bud Fant, Liz Fuqua, Martha Gallivan, Larry Goodwin, Richard and Danette Hanks, Anna Hewitt, Tina Hicks, Harry Hightower, Don Hobbs, Amy Hunter, Linda Huntington, Charlie Hutton, Stan Johnson, Stephanie Johnson, John and Mary Kylin, Phyllis Laney, Tom Lide, Anne Lybrand, Jenny McCorkle, Paul McGahee, Deryl McKinney, Lee Miller, Rachel Mullinax, Jim and Martha Nance, Chloris Norman, Bane Ouzts, Carolyn Rice, Thom Robelot, Louise Robinson, Bill Rogers, Tom Seay, Clifford Selby, Lewis Tollison, Jocelyn Williams, Beryl Wickliffe
Congregational Care: For emergencies, upcoming surgeries, or hospital information, call Don Feuerbach, 864.565.0928.Prayer Appointments: To schedule a confidential appointment with our Healing Prayer Team Members, call 864.565.0960.Prayer Requests: For general prayer requests, call 864.565.0970.Healing Prayer Services: Every Tuesday at 6:30pm in Harper Chapel For Pastoral emergencies, please call 864.235.0496.
DECEMBER 9: Service of Remembrance 13 & 14: Christmas@First Concerts 14: Worship at 8:30am & 10:45am in the Worship & Arts Center 24: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 11:00am Children's Service 2:00pm Afternoon Service 4:00pm Children's Service 7:00pm Candlelight Service 11:00pm Watchnight Service 28: Worship at 10:45am & 11:00am 31: Deadline for Year-end Giving JANUARY 7: Family Night Supper 7: Divorce Care Begins 14: Grow@First Begins 14: Ministry Development Course Orientation 23–24: New Member Weekend For more events and details click here.
Are you interested in making First Presbyterian your church home? Discover more about the vision, discipleship, and outreach of FPC! The next New Member Weekend will be Friday−Saturday, January 23–24. Childcare is available for children age 5 and under. For details, contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org). Register at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events.
The MDC course, open to all covenant partners, is a great preparation for any church leadership role and a prerequisite for officer nomination. You are invited to attend an orientation on Wednesday, January 14, 6:00–7:30pm in Room D305. To register for the orientation, click here. For more information on the MDC, contact Mark Hutton at mhutton@firstpresgreenville.org.
DivorceCare is a weekly seminar/support group that will help you heal from the pain of divorce. It’s a warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. Register here. Questions? Contact Sarah Emore at semore@firstpresgreenville.org.
Conferences and the arts can sometimes feel lofty, academic, or distant from everyday life. ACTIVATE is designed to push against that. Together, we will explore the deep intellectual and theological foundations of making—and then help you put those ideas into practice in ways that enrich your life, your church, and your community. With keynote speakers Esther Lightcap Meek and Andy Squyres, ACTIVATE invites you to step more fully into your own creative calling, because your community needs the art you bring. This gathering offers extended time in smaller groups with local artist-presenters, giving you space to apply what you learn, experiment together, and imagine what God might be calling you to create next! Registration is open now at FirstPresGreenville.org/events. Join us!
Join us for this year’s Christmas@First concerts on Saturday, December 13, at 2:00pm or 6:00pm, and *Sunday, December 14, at 3:00pm. You’ll hear Christmas favorites by our 100-voice choir, full orchestra, and handbell choir as we celebrate our Savior’s birth through songs of the season, both sacred and secular. Purchase tickets at FirstPresGreenville.org/events or at the First Pres box office (main reception area) during normal business hours Monday–Friday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under). *Please note: The December 14 concert is sold out.
We have recently acquired a golf cart to assist senior members who park in the Main Church Parking Lot off Richardson Street, helping them transition easily and comfortably from their cars to the church entrance on Sunday mornings. We are seeking volunteers, age 25 or older, to drive the cart during Sunday morning service times. If you are willing to serve in this helpful ministry, please contact Mike Templeton at mtempleton@firstpresgreenville.org. Volunteer shift times are: • 8:00–9:30am • 9:30–11:00am • 11:00am–12:30pm Thank you for considering this meaningful way to serve our church family!
The Sanctuary Guild is looking for a few volunteers willing to give just 60–90 minutes once a month to help tidy and organize the pew racks in the Sanctuary. If you’re interested in serving in this simple and quiet ministry, please contact Avery Moser at almmoser@aol.com.
Christmas Eve is right around the corner, and we need your help to provide a welcoming environment for the many guests visiting our church on Wednesday, December 24. We need volunteers to serve as Greeters and Ushers. The only requirement is a welcoming smile. If you can help, please sign up at FirstPresGreenville.org/events. Questions? Contact Linda Sholtis at lsholtis@firstpresgreenville.org.
Join with other families from First Pres June 21–28, 2026, for a week of ministry and service at the Christian Arabic Church in Richmond, Virginia. Our team will lead a Vacation Bible School for young children (five evenings), conduct a Sports Camp for youth (three mornings), and assist with church improvement projects (two mornings). Children age 11 and older are welcome to participate with their families. For more information, contact Karen King at kking@firstpresgreenville.orgor 864.565.0936.
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