CONGREGATIONAL CARE

CARING FOR OTHERS

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (NIV)

See below for several ways we come alongside our church and community. For current care opportunities, please click button below.

Support Group:
GriefShare

If you have experienced the loss of a spouse, child, family member, or friend, we know it hurts. We want to help by providing you with the understanding, support, and encouragement you need during your grieving process.
Please look under Care Opportunities to register.

Support Group:
DivorceCare

Trained and experienced facilitators currently lead groups for those experiencing grief, those in situations of divorce, and children affected by divorce. Groups are formed in the fall and spring and meet at the church. All are welcome! Please look under Care Opportunities to register.

Military Ministry

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Our church values, supports, and prays for the First Pres men and women serving in every branch of the U.S. military, at home and abroad. The purpose of this ministry is to assist church members of our congregation serving in the Armed Forces (Active Duty, Reserves, and National Guard) in the integration of their faith and witness into their professional military life. Our mission is To “Raise Up A Godly Military” and share the love of Jesus Christ with our church members serving. Click here to watch a video of First Presbyterian youth interviewing WWII veterans, or watch another video here of our youth chatting with other veterans that have served our country.


Active Duty Prayer List  FPC Veterans  

Veteran Affairs Facility Locator

Cancer Caring Ministry

The Cancer Caring Ministry serves and ministers to those in our congregation diagnosed with cancer and facing chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. If you are currently facing cancer treatments, we are here for you. If you are a cancer survivor or have a heart for those facing cancer, we invite you to serve in the Cancer Caring Ministry. Please contact Congregational Care Director Tammy Burkhalter (565.0943 or tburkhalter@firstpregreenville.org).

If you would like a copy of the Fighting Cancer Cookbook, please click here or contact Tammy Burkhalter (565.0943 or tburkhalter@firstpregreenville.org).

The Light and Life ministry

The mission of the The Light & Life Ministry is to equip Presbyterians and other Reformed bodies to champion the sanctity of human life at every stage of development.

The Light & Life Ministry seeks to:

  • Equip members of First Pres with knowledge and resources so we can live out and defend our commitment to the sanctity of human life that is in our Essential Tenets of Faith.
  • Provide life-affirming Christ-centered resources to women who are faced with bearing children in difficult situations.
  • Increase awareness by shedding light on the devastating effects of child loss before birth due to abortion, and provide confidential and biblical healing resources to both women and men.
  • Share the transforming message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that those wounded by abortion can be healed and set free to live the abundant life God created them for.

For more information, contact Stephanie Johnson at fpclightandlife@gmail.com or 864.907.1516. 


Resources


Presbyterians Protecting Life – PPL.org
PPL helps Presbyterian and Reformed churches create sanctity of life ministry teams to help pastors and congregations champion life.
CHURCHES FOR LIFE – ChurchesForLife.org
Learn about the basics of pro-life ministry leadership.
CARE NET – Care-net.org
Provides free online courses and e-books to equip and train people interested in becoming “Pro Abundant Life.”
Hope For a Better Life Interview – BuzzSprout.com
Dr. Rober E. Jackson recently met his interviewee, Amy R. Murray, author of Hope For a Better Life, which is her own miraculous true story. Adopted at birth, Mrs. Murray describes how at the age of 43 she discovered her birth mother and the shocking information surrounding her conception - the result of rape. Amy’s book, Hope For a Better Life, is based on her miraculous adoption story. It is available in Books & Gifts@First.
LIFE TRAINING INSTITUTE – ProlifeTraining.com
LTI equips Christians to make a persuasive case for life from a biblical perspective.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE – Facebook page
An internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.
VIABLE – ChristianCreativeMedia.org
Viable is a one-act play about a woman who suffered from decades of post-abortion sorrow, shame, and self-condemnation until she encountered the merciful love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ—in a most unexpected and unusual way!
SUPPORT AFTER ABORTION – SupportAfterAbortion.com
Healing, help, and recovery for abortion regret and grief
FORGIVEN & SET FREE a Bible study for women; Healing a Father’s Heart a Bible study for men – both by Linda Cochrane, available at ChristianBook.com
Facilitating Biblical Healing Leaders Guide – for use with Forgiven and Set Free books
COASTLINE WOMEN’S CENTER – CoastlineWomensCenter.org








Speak Up for Life Conference


Do you believe we are all made in the image of God and that every life, no matter how small, has dignity, value and is sacred to God? Scriptures tell us God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27

If this resonates with you, please take a few minutes to view videos from the 2019 Speak Up for Life Conference (click on the links below). Guest speaker, Scott Klusendorf, president of the Life Training Institute, answered the key question “What is the unborn?” and made a persuasive case for life that will inspire, encourage and equip you to “Speak Up for Life!”

Lisa Van Riper, President of South Carolina Citizens for Life
Scott Klusendorf: President of Life Training Institute
Scott Klusendorf (Part 2)
Scott Klusendorf (Part 3)
Scott Klusendorf (Part 4)
Robert E. Jackson, M.D., Jackson Family Ministries
Stephanie Johnson: Lay Leader of Light & Life Ministry
Scott Klusendorf (Part 5) Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Scott Klusendorf Conclusion

Hospital Visitation

Our Pastors are scheduled to visit the hospitals every day and the nursing homes every week. Homebound members are visited quarterly and offered Communion. If you are scheduled to go into a hospital or nursing home, or if you are homebound and can't get to church, please contact the church so we will be sure to provide ongoing pastoral care.


PASTORAL VISITATION
MINISTRY

The Pastoral Visitation Ministry (PVMs) exists to enlarge and extend the pastoral heart throughout the congregation of FPC. PVMs are both trained and gifted with nurturing hearts and compassionate temperaments. They visit those members of our congregation who have suffered a death or other loss, those who are alone and lonely, those who are ill and homebound, those recently discharged from the hospital, and those who face a traumatic situation. PVMs serve and report directly to our pastors, alerting them to situations that need deeper or expanded care.

Click below to request a Visitation, or if you feel God calling you to become a PVM.

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Pastoral Visitation

Turner Memorial Fund

One of the main objectives of the First Presbyterian Church mission statement is “We will love others through service after the example of Christ.” The goal of the Turner Memorial Fund is to help any member or family who is in a financial crisis and has no other place to turn. The fund is named in memory of Dr. Fred P. Turner, a former pastor, who was instrumental in helping to meet the financial needs of individuals and families in emergency situations.

The funds for this ministry are solely dependent upon member contributions. The Turner Memorial Fund Committee, a sub-committee of the Congregational Care Ministry, reviews each request and determines how the funds are distributed. Contributions are needed and greatly appreciated. Click below to request assistance or for further information.

          

Grace Bereavement

This care team provides meals for FPC families who have lost a loved one. If you have the gift of hospitality, or know someone who is grieving, please contact us below.

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Flower Ministry

Deacons deliver Christmas Poinsettias and Easter Lillies to FPC families who have recently lost a loved one.

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Touch Point Ministry

Deacons reach out to covenant partners on a quarterly basis to build relationships and community.

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