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In This Edition: Week of June 5-11, 2025
8:30am in the Sanctuary
10:45am in the Worship & Arts Center
11:00am in the Sanctuary
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Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons Sermon: Series“ What Do We Believe?” Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22
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
Mr. and Mrs. Colin Rogers (Grace Bergmann) who were married on May 24, 2025.
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Applewhite (Paula) in the death of his mother, Mrs. Patricia Applewhite of Anderson, SC, on May 29. Paula is the Accounts Payable Administrator for First Pres. Mrs. Barry Gilmer and family in the death of her husband, Mr. Fred Gilmer, on May 31, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6, at 11:00am in Harper Chapel. Visitation will begin at 10:00am in Memorial Hall.
Frederick “Fred” Gilmer Jr. • February 10, 1936 – May 31, 2025
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION In memory of Larry Freeman by Lynne Read In memory of Jack Plating by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Melone
Bill Anthony, Nancy Adams, Diana August, Sandra Banks, Kathy Beck and family, Miriam Brice, Keren Clay, Peggy Denny, Bud Fant, Liz Fuqua, Tasha Garrison, Darst Guest, Betsy Guffey, Danette Hanks, Richard Hanks, Anna Hewitt, Tina Hicks, Harry Hightower, Wanda Hightower, Don Hobbs, Amy Hunter, Charlie Hutton, Frances Kowalski, John Kylin, Mary Kylin, Tom Lide, Tom Logan, Anne Lybrand, Jenny McCorkle, Paul McGahee, Mozelle Moore, Rachel Mullinax, Jim Nance, Martha Nance, Chloris Norman, Becky Powell, Ken Rhoden, Carolyn Rice, Thom Robelot, Louise Robinson, Bill Rogers, Clifford Selby, Claire Taylor, Lewis Tollison, John Volpe, John M. Walker, Jocelyn Williams, Jennifer Winter, Beryl Wickcliffe, Jan Zimmerman
Please join us in praying for the hundreds of children, volunteers, and leaders taking part in Vacation Bible School, local mission projects, and Music Camp from June 9–12. Ask God to work powerfully through these ministries as they help transform lives and bring hope to the heart of our city!
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.
FPC has a strong student ministry program with a large number of students who are active during our weekly programs. We are looking for someone to work well with our already-existing two-person team to help shepherd our students. For more information about this position, click here.
FPC members and family members who are 2025 (or August/December 2024) graduates of High School, College, Graduate School, and Seminary will be announced next week. Watch for the Graduates brochure link on the Events page of the website or pick up a brochure from the literature racks around the church.
The lower children’s lobby near the parking lot entrance to the A Building will operate from 10:30am to 12:00noon during the summer months. Questions? Contact Tina Jones at tjones@firstpresgreenville.org.
Several Sundays are available in August and September if you would like to purchase flowers for the Sanctuary and dedicate them in honor or memory of loved ones. Please contact Linda Slash at 864.235.0496 to reserve an available date.
Our weekly First and Foremost broadcast on Fox Carolina has moved to a new time—10:00am, right after the Sunday morning news (previously 10:30am). This 30-minute program features highlights from our worship service and reaches viewers across the Upstate and western North Carolina. Please help us spread the word! If you know someone who watches regularly, be sure to let them know about the updated time.
June is the last month of First Presbyterian’s fiscal year and we want to thank you for the good year we have had in terms of our tithes and offerings, but we need your help to finish strong. Summer is here, which means vacations with fewer attending worship in person. Ways to make a gift include the offering during worship, online, mail, gifts of appreciated stock, and Required Minimum Distributions from IRA’s. Thank you for your continued generosity. Contact Kristy Service (kservice@firstpresgreenville.org) with any questions.
Finance Committee Chair Lee Dixon gave a recent financial update on Sunday, June 1. To view the presentation, click here.
June 12: Music Camp Showcase June 15: Father's Day June 17 & 18: Women’s Summer Bible Studies Begin June 19: Eleventh Hour Theater Open Mic June 29: Patriotic Services July 1: Registration Opens for Re|engage Marriage Class July 6: Annual Hollis Back-to School Drive Begins July 18: A Night of Good News with Illusionists The Laflins July 26: Men’s Breakfast August 13: Introduction of Christmas@First Music
Please note that due to Vacation Bible School June 9–12, Wednesday Lunch and Bible Study, Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study, and the Christian Men’s Fellowship are canceled. All regular activities resume the following week.
Finding I AM; How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart by Lysa TerKeurst In John’s Gospel, Jesus reveals His divine identity through a series of profound declarations known as the “I AM” statements. These statements are more than poetic metaphors; they are personal revelations from Jesus about who He is and what He came to do. This same study will be offered at three different times each week starting Tuesday, June 17, at 9:30am and 6:00pm, and Wednesday, June 18, at 9:30am. Register now by clicking here and purchase your book in the church bookstore. Please contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org) or Tiffany Boggs (tiffanyboggs3@gmail.com) with questions.
Lemonade and Learning: The Lord’s Prayer Join us for Bible study and light refreshments on Wednesdays at 10:00am in Fellowship Hall: June 18, July 16, and August 13. (No registration required.) Our study will be led by Rev. Dr. Claire Ripley, Rev. Don Feuerbach, and Fine Arts Director Chelsea Fraser.
All singles and families are invited to gather Sunday afternoon for brunch in downtown Greenville. Please meet at 12:15pm in the Abbott Gathering area. No sign-ups, just show up and enjoy a meal together. Questions? Contact Stan Johnson at sjohnson@firstpresgreenville.org.
FPC Arts’ Art & Faith Lunch welcomes all creative souls to come and fellowship at Bridge City at the Intersection Café. Our next Art & Faith Lunch will feature YOU! Bring some of your work to share with others, and we look forward to having a creative share time together. All are welcome to this free event on Friday, June 6, at 12:00noon.
We hope you will join us for our June Open Mic Night on Thursday, June 19! Actors, writers, and audience members are all welcome. Writers, remember that original pieces (play scenes, poetry, prose, music, etc.) that are five minutes or less may be submitted. If you’d like to submit a piece or jump in as an actor, please come during the submission time, 7:00-7:25 in the Youth Ministry Room. The show begins at 7:30pm. Questions? Contact Chelsea Fraser at cfraser@firstpresgreenville.org or 864.565.0907.
Join us for the Summer Pickleball Challenge League, July 7–August 31. Play unlimited challenge matches and schedule your matches anywhere, anytime. The top six teams in each division will qualify to opt in to our postseason tournament to be held August 18–31. Cost is $25 for your first division. Registration includes an indoor open play membership at the Graham Gym. Register today at FirstPresSports.com.
To help complete the Egypt medical mission team this November, the Missions Committee is seeking a licensed family practice or OB/GYN doctor to aid in outpatient care. This physician must be female. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Andy Gunter at gunteraw@att.net.
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