HOLLIS CHRISTMAS STORE THANK YOU

A huge THANK YOU for your generosity in supporting our 13th annual Hollis Christmas Store! Because of your kindness, we were able to provide toys for more than 150 children from 81 families. We are also deeply grateful for the many volunteers who gave their time and energy to make the store a welcoming place for our Hollis families. From your Hollis Christmas Store team, we pray that you experience God’s richest blessings this holiday season. Thank you for your continued support of our ministry to Hollis Academy!

WORSHIP TIME CHANGE DECEMBER 14

Because the Sanctuary will be set up for the Christmas@First concert on December 14, we will have two identical worship services at 8:30am and 10:45am in the Worship & Arts Center that Sunday. Please mark your calendar and share this change with your friends and family.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

11:00am Children's Service | Worship & Arts Center
2:00pm Afternoon Service | Sanctuary
4:00pm Children's Service | Sanctuary
7:00pm Candlelight Service | Worship & Arts Center
11:00pm Watchnight Service | Sanctuary
Visit www.FirstPresChristmas.com for more details.

YEAR-END GIVING­—STEWARDSHIP

As we enter the final month of the year, please consider completing your 2025 charitable giving. First Presbyterian Church offers several ways to give to the Ministry Budget or the Capital Campaign. Please note these important year-end deadlines:

• Cash or checks must be received in the church office by noon on Wednesday, December 31.
• Mailed gifts must be postmarked by 12/31/25.
• Online gifts made on December 31 will be counted for 2025.
• Stock gifts, QCDs, or Donor Advised Fund distributions should be initiated by December 12 to ensure processing by year-end.

Please notify Kristy Service (864.565.0929) or Bobby Hoffman (864.565.0962) of any stock gifts so they can be properly credited. They are also available to answer questions.

LOOKING AHEAD

DECEMBER
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
18: Sanctity of Life Sunday
23–24: New Member Weekend

For more events and details click here.

Discipleship Ministry, Claire Ripley
DISCOVER FIRST: NEW MEMBER WEEKEND

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.

Missional Ministry, Mark Hutton
MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT COURSE

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.

Care Ministry, Don Feuerbach
DIVORCE CARE BEGINS JANUARY 7

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.

Stewardship Ministry, Bobby Hoffman
“GOD AND MONEY” WORKSHOP

Beginning Sunday, January 11, 2026, and continuing for the following three Sundays, we will offer a special four-week series on “God and Money” during the Sunday School hour (9:45–10:30 AM) in Fellowship Hall.

• January 11: What Does the Bible Say About “What’s in Your Wallet?”
  Teachers: Mark Hutton and Bobby Hoffman
• January 18: Saving and Investing
  Teacher: Mark Clary
• January 2: Budgeting and Debt
  Teacher: Tripp Welch
• February 1: Estate Planning
  Teacher: Bob August

We encourage everyone to attend as many sessions as possible as we explore both biblical wisdom and practical guidance on these important topics that shape so much of daily life. For questions, please contact Bobby Hoffman at bhoffman@firstpresgreenville.org or 864.565.0962.

Fine Arts Ministry, Chelsea Fraser
ACTIVATE: AN INVITATION TO MAKING
FEBRUARY 26–28, 2026

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!

CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

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 NEEDS YOUR HELP

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.

HELP WELCOME OUR GUESTS ON CHRISTMAS EVE

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.

REGISTER NOW FOR FAMILY MISSION TRIP­­

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.