NEW SERMON SERIES: “SUSTAINING FAITH: A Life of Promise and Fulfillment”

The story of Abraham echoes down the centuries as a tale that is, at times, uncomfortable and unappealing. It highlights the importance of what it means to get up after you stumble, face an uncertain future, be tempted to run ahead of God, struggle to see how He could keep His promises, and be forced to wait, especially when you are in a hurry. Abraham is a story that is insightful and compelling, courageous and authentic, profound and inspiring because he learns the hard way. He learns what it means to trust God entirely. It is a story for today. Join us this Sunday as Dr. Gibbons begins this new message series.

SIGN UP FOR COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

Parents and students, please complete a college information form for your new or returning college student. Look for the College Care Packages icon at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events or find the forms in the literature racks around the church. Send your completed forms to Autumn Clark (aclark@firstpresgreenville.org). Thank you for your partnership in ministry to our college students during this significant period of their lives.

FINANCIAL UPDATE—FISCAL YEAR AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

On Sunday, August 10, Financial Committee Chair Lee Dixon gave an update on FPC’s fiscal year and the Capital Campaign. First Pres ended the Fiscal Ministry Budget in June 2025 with a net of $209,588. Expenses for the period of July 2024–June 2025 were $7,200,971. Contributions totalled $7,410,559. See below for the Capital Campaign update. Thank you for your faithful giving to the ministry of First Pres.
  

CONSIDER A GIFT OF STOCK

Giving appreciated stock held for over a year may be a smart way to support the church. You can avoid capital gains tax and receive credit for the stock’s full current value. If you wish to keep the stock in your portfolio, consider repurchasing it with cash to reset your cost basis. To give, contact Kristy Service (864.565.0929) or Bobby Hoffman (864.565.0962). Let us know the stock name, donor, and whether the gift is for the ministry budget, capital campaign, or both.

BRIDGE CITY OPENING ON SUNDAYS

Starting August 24, Bridge City Coffee at the Intersection will be open on Sundays, from 9:00am–2:00pm, for a six-week period. Come enjoy their delicious coffee or tea before or after worship. The Bridge City staff is excited to welcome members of First Presbyterian Church and the wider community during these extended hours. We kindly ask that no food or drinks be brought into the Worship & Arts Center or the Sanctuary.

FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER SEPTEMBER 3

Join us on Wednesday, September 3, for a special Family Night Supper at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Our pastors will be in attendance as we enjoy an evening of good food, warm fellowship, prayer, and a fun round of Bible trivia for all ages. Bring your family, invite a friend, and be encouraged as we grow together in faith and community! Click here for meal prices.

HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR

Are you interested in First Pres architecture, history, symbols, and true stories of real people from 1848 to the present? A guided tour of the church campus will be conducted on Thursday, September 11, 1:30–3:00pm. Meet in the reception area at the Washington Street entrance and wear comfortable shoes. RSVP to Linda Slash (lslash@firstpresgreenville.org).

LOOKING AHEAD

September 3: Family Night Supper
September 5: Mending a Heart Exhibit Opening Reception
September 11: History & Architecture Tour
September 12: Daddy Daughter Dance with 3Gen Ministries
September 13: An Evening at the Piano with David Nevue
September 16: Radiance Kickoff
September 17: Above All Kickoff
September 19: DR Band Concert
September 21: Missions Sunday
October 3–5: Pursuit Men’s Retreat with 3Gen Ministries

Care Ministry, Don Feuerbach
SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED THIS FALL

GriefShare is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our next group will begin Sunday, September 7, 3:00–5:00pm in Room D210. Visit GriefShare.org or contact Sarah Emore at semore@firstpresgreenville.org to register.

DivorceCare is a 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. Gain hope for your future! Childcare is provided. Visit DivorceCare.org, click on “In-Person,” then click on the First Presbyterian Church listing. Sessions will run 6:00–8:00pm on Wednesdays, September 10–December 10. Questions? Contact Sarah at semore@firstpresgreenville.org.

Care Ministry, Don Feuerbach
WORTHY MENTOR PROGRAM

The Worthy Mentor Program is a ministry that offers spiritual support to women who have experienced an unexpected pregnancy. Some of these women may be walking through pregnancy and considering their options, while others may be healing from abortion. If you are interested in being paired with a Worthy mentor, or feel called to serve as a Worthy mentor, please contact Amy Murray at hello2amymurray@gmail.com.

Men’s Ministry, Charlie Buchanan
CHRISTIAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP ON AUGUST 21

Join us Thursday, August 21, at noon in Fellowship Hall for a special Christian Men’s Fellowship luncheon featuring Chief Justice John Kittredge of the South Carolina Supreme Court. A longtime Elder and active member of First Pres, Chief Justice Kittredge will share his personal testimony. Reservations are required. Click here to register. Please indicate if you plan to attend the program only or would like to reserve a $10 lunch.

Men’s Ministry, Charlie Buchanan
CHRISTIAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP SUMMER SERIES:
“What Happens One Minute After I Die?”

Christian Men’s Fellowship (CMF) will continue to explore this important question on Thursdays, August 28, and September 11 and 18, at 12:00noon in the Formal Dining Room. All men who are retired or nearing retirement are welcome. No registration is required. Lunch reservations ($10) may be made by contacting Charlotte Joye at 864.565.0956. Come join us for fellowship, thoughtful discussion, and biblical insight on one of life’s greatest mysteries. Check FirstPresGreenville.org/Events to view the weekly discussion led by Rev. Bob H. Jones.

Men’s Ministry, Charlie Buchanan
PURSUIT 2025 MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP WEEKEND RESCHEDULED: OCTOBER 3–5

The Men’s Discipleship Weekend at Carolina Point YoungLife Camp has been rescheduled for October 3–5, following the spring wildfires at Table Rock. Registration is now open at 3GenMinistries.org. The weekend costs $275 and includes two nights of lodging, five meals, access to top-notch facilities, and a custom weekend journal. Use the code FPC75 for a $75 discount! Financial assistance is also available—contact Charlie Buchanan at 864.565.0937 or cbuchanan@firstpresgreenville.org. This weekend promises spiritual growth, hearty laughter, outdoor adventure, and meaningful connection. For more details, contact Michael Trotter at trottermichael1@gmail.com or Russell Guest at russellguest@charter.net. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to grow deeper in your faith alongside other men.

Missions, Eric Swofford
MISSIONS WEEKEND—COMBINED SUNDAY LIFE GROUPS SEPTEMBER 21

All Sunday Life Groups are invited to gather for a special Missions Weekend session as we welcome Grant Haynes, founder of Global Frontier Missions in Clarkston, GA. Join us at 9:45am in Fellowship Hall. Grant will share how God is moving among the unreached in our own communities and how we can engage in reaching them. GFM exists to mobilize, train, and multiply disciples and churches to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the world’s least-reached people groups. For more details, contact Autumn Clark at aclark@firstpresgreenville.org.

Student Ministry, Mason Simmons
ROOTS FALL KICKOFF ON AUGUST 20

Come join us as we kick off the fall semester at Roots! We’ll have food, games, and a lesson as we jump into a brand-new school year. Junior High will meet 5:45–7:15pm, and Senior High will meet 7:30–9:00pm. Questions? Contact Mason Simmons at msimmons@firstpresgreenville.org or Courtney Rockness at crockness@firstpresgreenville.org. We hope to see you there!

Women’s Ministry, Claire Ripley
RADIANCE WOMEN’S SMALL GROUPS

Women in their 20s to mid-30s are invited to join us each Wednesday for dinner and Bible Study in leaders’ homes throughout downtown Greenville. Small groups meet September 16–December 3, 6:30–8:00pm. Our study, Philippians: At His Feet Studies, begins with a special kickoff event (see announcement below). Register for a small group at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events. Contact Diana at dianaschmittorders@gmail.com for more information or details about being placed in a small group

Women’s Ministry, Claire Ripley
RADIANCE KICKOFF SEPTEMBER 16—FREE TICKETS

“Hope Heals” author, Katherine Wolf, brings her inspiring story of true faith and healing in a relatable way that women will not want to miss. Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 6:30pm, in the Worship & Arts Center. Tickets are required and available at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events..

Women’s Ministry, Claire Ripley
ABOVE ALL KICKOFF SEPTEMBER 17

Above All Ministries is excited to announce their kickoff with a “A Morning with Katherine Wolf” on Wednesday, September 17, in the Worship & Arts Center. Doors open at 9:30am and tickets are available at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events. Join us afterward for “LaCroix and Linger,” where we’ll continue the conversation and Katherine Wolf will hold a book-signing.

Worship & Music Ministry, Susan Messer
MUSIC MINISTRY FALL OFFERINGS

The Music Ministry invites preschoolers, children, students, and adults to participate in the Fall music offerings beginning Wednesday, September 10. Click here for details and times. Questions? Contact Susan Messer (smesser@firstpresgreenville.org) or Dustan Chevalier (dchevalier@firstpresgreenville.org).

Children’s Ministry, Tina Jones
FamBLITZ: FUN, FAITH, AND FAMILY!

Free tickets are still available for an unforgettable experience at FamBLITZ, where faith and family collide for an evening of excitement! Don’t miss out on this high-energy event designed for the whole family on Saturday, August 16, 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall! For tickets, go to FirstPresGreenville.org/Events.

Fine Arts Ministry, Chelsea Fraser
ART AND FAITH LUNCH

All are invited to our next Art and Faith lunch meeting on Friday, September 5, 12:00pm at Bridge City Coffee at the Intersection. Local artist KB Brauer will join us to speak about God’s ministry to her through painting and her ministry to others through painting. KB and her husband Eric spent 30 years in missions work in Europe, and we are excited to have her in our FPC Arts community.

Fine Arts Ministry, Chelsea Fraser
AN EVENING AT THE PIANO WITH DAVID NEVUE

Join pianist/composer David Nevue on Saturday, September 13, at 7:00pm for an inspiring evening of music and storytelling! Nevue is recognized internationally as a remarkable force in contemporary piano music. His musical portfolio consists of 17 albums, with his most recent, In the Soft Light of Grace, debuting at #1 on iTunes and Amazon in its genre and breaking into the Top 5 on the Billboard music charts. For this evening’s performance, David will play a selection of his most popular works, personal favorites, and unique arrangements of popular hymns. Tickets are available now at FirstPresGreenville. org/Events.

Men’s Ministry, Charlie Buchanan
CALLING ALL GIRL DADS!

Mark your calendars for a memorable evening with your daughter at the 3GEN Ministries Daddy Daughter Dance! It’s all happening on Friday, September 12, 7:00-9:30pm, at the beautiful Larkin’s Sawmill Venue (22 Graves Drive, Greenville, SC 29609). We’re teeing you up for a fantastic night of fun, laughter, and connection, complete with yummy desserts, photo ops, and tons of dancing. Register at 3genministries.org or FirstPresGreenville.org/Events.

Missions, Eric Swofford
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BAND CONCERT

Join us for an uplifting night of worship with El Orquesta Revelación Maranatha—affectionately known as the DR Band—on Friday, September 19, 7:00–9:00pm in the Worship & Arts Center. More details coming soon!

Sports Ministry, Caleb McKisic
CHURCH LEAGUE BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

Church league basketball season for K5–12th grade is approaching! Registration is open August 1–31. Late registration is open September 1–15. Learn more details and sign up at FirstPresSports.com. Questions? Contact Caleb McKisic at caleb@firstpressports.com.

Men’s Ministry, Charlie Buchanan
JOIN THE JOBS FOR LIFE MENTORING TEAM

Jobs for Life is a life-changing ministry that equips men who are getting back on their feet with the tools and support they need to find—and keep—meaningful employment. In partnership with Miracle Hill’s Greenville Rescue Mission, the Men’s Ministry will host the next seven-week course beginning September 4. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15–8:00pm. We are prayerfully seeking a few men to join our team as mentors to walk alongside participants throughout the course, offering encouragement, accountability, and friendship. Over the past five years, we’ve seen God bless this ministry and transform the lives of both students and mentors. To learn more about this rewarding opportunity, contact Dave Forry (864.380.1013 or forrydcf@aol.com) or visit the Men’s Ministry page at FirstPresGreenville.org.

Missions, Eric Swofford
ROOM PARENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

As we enter our 16th year of partnering with elementary school Hollis Academy, our desire is to have a Room Parent in every classroom to help with reading, tutoring, hugging, listening, and encouraging. We have 12 openings for Room Parents in several grade levels and special education classrooms. For more information, please contact Edith Parks at hollisroomparents@gmail.com.

Worship & Music, Susan Messer
BECOME A GREETER ON SUNDAYS

A few greeters are needed for the 8:30am service on Sunday mornings. Please contact Kathi Daniel if you can help (864.630.2416 or kathi.daniel531@gmail.com).