STAFF NEWS

Please join us in welcoming Belinda Owusu to the Facilities team. Originally from the Bronx, New York, Belinda made Greenville her home in 2018. She’s come to appreciate the area’s peaceful atmosphere and beautiful weather. In her free time, Belinda enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, and biking around her neighborhood. We’re excited to have her on board as a new sexton.

JUNE 30 IS THE END OF FPC’S FISCAL YEAR

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.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS TO NOTE

The following events will not take place the week of July 4.

• Tuesday–Wednesday, July 1–2: No Healing Prayer Service; No “Finding I AM” Women’s Study
• Thursday, July 3: No Men's Breakfast or Luncheon Bible Study
• Friday, July 4: Church Office Closed; No Art & Faith Lunch; First Fridays Gallery Crawl moved to July 11
• Sunday, July 6: No Sunday School for children

STUDENT MINISTRY JOB OPENING

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.

SANCTUARY FLOWER OPENINGS

Several Sundays are available in August, September, October, and November, 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.

LOOKING AHEAD

July 6: Annual Hollis Back-to School Drive Begins
July 16: Lemonade & Learning
July 18: A Night of Good News with Illusionists The Laflins
July 25: Buddy Break
August 13: Christmas@First Music Preview
August 17: Re|engage Marriage Class Kickoff

Discipleship, Claire Ripley
DISCOVER FIRST: NEW MEMBER WEEKEND

Would you like to discover more about the vision, discipleship, and outreach of FPC? Our next New Member Weekend will be Friday−Saturday, July 11-12. Childcare is available for children age 5 and under. For details, contact Charlotte Joye at cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org. Registration is open at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events.

Discipleship, Claire Ripley
MONTHLY WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY

Lemonade and Learning: The Lord’s Prayer
Join us for Bible study and light refreshments on Wednesdays at 10:00am in Fellowship Hall: July 16 and August 13. (No registration required.)

Discipleship, Claire Ripley
REGISTER IN JULY FOR RE|ENGAGE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT COURSE

Re|engage, a 14-week marriage enrichment ministry designed to equip and disciple couples in their walk with Christ, teaches couples how to apply biblical principles to their marriage. This summer and fall, Re|engage will be offered on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. The joint kick-off will be held Sunday, August 17, at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $55 per couple. Children’s programming (birth–K5) is available on Wednesday evenings only. Register online at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events. Contact Charlotte Joye at cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org for more details.

Children’s Ministry, Tina Jones
LAFLIN ILLUSIONISTS—JULY 18 TICKETS AVAILABLE

Child Evangelism Fellowship has partnered with the Laflins and FPC to bring you a fun night for the whole family on Friday, July 18, at 6:00pm in the Worship & Arts Center. Doors open at 4:00pm with food, inflatables, and kid-friendly activities. Witness the impossible at A Night of Good News as the Laflins create a dazzling spectacle that’s perfect for families and audiences of all ages. Tickets are available at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events. This event was originally scheduled in September 2024 but was postponed due to Hurricane Helene.

Children’s Ministry, Tina Jones
BUDDY BREAK IS JULY 25

Do you know of a family raising a child with special needs? Once a quarter we hold Buddy Break to give these parents a respite. Our next Buddy Break is Friday, July 25, from 5:30–8:00pm. Please share this information and consider serving as a “Buddy.” Training is provided. Contact Tina Jones with questions or to register at tjones@firstpresgreenville.org.

Fine Arts Ministry, Chelsea Fraser
SUMMER HOURS—THE GALLERIES AT FIRST PRES

Come see Sacred Geometry: works by Matthew Baumgardner in the Lenz Gallery Monday through Friday, between 10:00am and 2:00pm. And Looking Up features the plein air and other figurative work of George Stone, Joe Craighead, and Mark Baral, in our public community galleries open Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm and Fridays, 8:00am to 3:00pm. Walk-ins are always welcome!

Fine Arts Ministry, Chelsea Fraser
SIGN UP FOR THE FINE ARTS MINISTRY NEWSLETTER

Want to stay informed about all things related to the Fine Arts Ministry? Subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter by contacting Fine Arts Ministry Director Chelsea Fraser at cfraser@firstpresgreenville.org.

Missions, Eric Swofford
INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR NURSES

We invite all nurses to come hear about the work that is happening with our Egyptian partners and learn about potential opportunities for you to be involved in this work both here in South Carolina and in Egypt. Please join us in room B402 on Sunday, June 29, at 9:45am. Questions? Email Autumn at aclark@firstpresgreenville.org.

Worship & Music, Susan Messer
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

It may only be the beginning of summer, but our Worship & Music Team is already preparing for this year’s Christmas@First concerts to be held December 13–14. Are you interested in participating this year? Mark your calendar for a special preview night on Wednesday, August 13 from 6:15–7:30pm in the Choir Room. You’ll get an introduction to this year’s music and theme and learn how to get involved. Everyone is welcome—whether you’re a seasoned choir member or simply love to sing. Rehearsals will begin in September, and more details will be shared at the preview. Come be part of this joyful Christmas event!

Missions, Eric Swofford
HOLLIS ACADEMY BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE

Help support the students and teachers at Hollis Academy as they prepare for a new school year! Beginning July 6, you may pick up a paper apple from displays located in the Loggia, Abbott Gathering, Sturgis Gathering, and the Worship & Arts reception area. Each apple lists needed snacks for children or gift card options for teachers. You can also click here for a wish list of items. All donations are due back to the church by Wednesday, July 23. Thank you for helping us bless Hollis Academy with a strong start to the school year!

Missions, Eric Swofford
EGYPT MEDICAL MISSIONS SEEKING OB/GYN

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.