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Sunday, May 19
Morning Worship
8:30 & 11:15 a.m.
"B'nai Abraham"
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Evening Worship
6:00 p.m.
"One Standard: Scripture Alone"
Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer
Sanctuary
Bulletins will be available by noon on Fridays.
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Wednesday, May 22
Wednesdays@First
12:00 p.m.
Everyday Sayings that are in the Bible
"Thorn in the Flesh"
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas
Jackson Hall
Centerpoint
6:00 p.m.
Parables in Luke's Gospel
"Counting the Costs"
Rev. Bryan Bult
Jackson Hall
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Prayerful Nurturing
Not too long ago the National Study of Youth and Religion reported to the American religious community many helpful truths as to what the typical teenager believes concerning God. Tucked away in the findings is a major, yet untouted, finding among much else that is important: students rarely get asked what they believe. Christian Smith, the author of the study, recollects, “For many we interviewed it seemed as if this was the first time anyone had ever asked them what they believed. Some of them actually said, ‘I don’t know, nobody’s ever asked me that before.’ By contrast, there was a lot of clear articulation about subjects they’d been drilled on, such as drinking, drugs, and STDs.” The discussion continues then to explain that if kids are never asked what they believe then they begin to lack “faith language,” and that lack of intentional language makes it difficult to actually believe because “articulacy fosters reality”— one needs to talk about what one believes, and you cannot talk about what you do not know. One of our main desires as a youth ministry is to see our students be able to articulate their faith once they come to know Jesus.
As we step into the summer months, please consider a few items for prayer:
- The youth ministry schedule is full of opportunities for the next generation to learn, serve, and grow and mature in Christ. Please pray that as our students attend Horizon and Quest (summer conferences), the Holy Spirit will work on them to strengthen an articulation of their faith. Pray that as they serve on, the InCity Mission, Appalachia Mission Trip, Widows’ Ministry Trip, and Camp Joy, their hearts will be warmed to speak and express their faith in these various contexts.
- Do you have a teenager in your life who you can talk to about Jesus? If so, please do. If not, let us help you connect with students. The number one place for faith formation is in the home, so parents are the number one faith influencers. Will you pray for FPC families as they engage their children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? That said, the Body of Christ is a family that needs to engage the next generation in conversations about eternal things. Will you seek to engage the next generation with the Gospel?
- Please pray for our three summer interns as they serve with us: Ramsey Conner (Erskine College), Tanner Frye (Erskine College), and Henry Trice (UNC Charlotte).
It is a constant joy to serve alongside you to nurture the next generation to know and grow in Jesus.
In Him,
Brad Anderson
Youth Ministry Director
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Encouragers - Out & About
Thursday, May 23, we will meet in the Family Life Center parking lot at 11:00 a.m. to carpool to Palmetto Pig for lunch and then to the State Museum. Complimentary general admission to the State Museum provided for this group. You may RSVP on the reservation line (799-9062, Ext. 455), or email Janet B. Altman at
jaltman@firstprescolumbia.org.
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Summer Choir Registration is Happening Now!
Rehearsals begin on
Sunday, June 2, at 4:45 p.m. in the Choir Room of the Palmer Ministry Building. The Choir, open to all ages, sings for Sunday evening services through June and July.
Absolutely no experience is needed! This is a fun and relaxed way to try your hand at singing in a choir, as well as a great way to meet some of our amazing music team members and volunteers!
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Volunteers Needed!
We will hold a First Responders Appreciation Luncheon for City of Columbia and Richland County police, fire and EMS workers on
Friday, May 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Jackson Hall, and we are looking for volunteers to help with serving, clearing tables, and greeting the first responders who come to the luncheon. This would be excellent community service for students! If you would like to sign up to help with this special event, please contact Barbara Shealy at
bshealy@firstprescolumbia.org.
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Let us know...
If you have moved, changed phone numbers (home, work, or mobile), changed employers, or have a new email address, please let us know so we can update our records. Please send your changes by email to Lisa Eargle at leargle@firstprescolumbia.org or call 799-9062, Ext. 244.
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Baccalaureate Additions - May 2019
Dacus, William Trevor - Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Classics -
Washington and Lee University
Laws, Graham - Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
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May Events at First
Upcoming Committee Meetings:
20 Session Meeting - 5:30 p.m. in P402
23 Christian Education Committee - 5:30 p.m. in BR327
19 The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during both morning services. The week ahead of us, therefore, is one in which we prepare for a joyful gathering at the table of our Lord Jesus Christ.
19 Youth Chorus Vocal Students Recital - 3:00 p.m. at Laurel Crest Retirement Community
19 Church Picnic - 3:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center
19 Austria Mission Trip Informational Meeting - 7:15 p.m. in The Frank C. Hill World Mission Center
21 WOC Annual Meeting & Salad Day - 10:30 a.m. in Smith Chapel followed by lunch in Jackson Hall
21 Young Professionals’ Gathering - 6:30 p.m. off-site
23 Young Professionals Men’s Night - 8:00 p.m. off-site
23 Encouragers Out & About - 11:00 a.m. Meet in the Family Life Center parking lot to carpool to lunch and a visit to the State Museum. RSVP at 799-9062, Ext. 455, or
jaltman@firstprescolumbia.org
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24 First Responders Appreciation Luncheon - 11:00 a.m. in Jackson Hall
27 Memorial Day - church office closed
Upcoming Summer Dates:
Pursuit of Godliness Summer Series begins - June 11 at 12:00 p.m.
VBS - June 17 - 21
Youth Basketball Camp - July 15 - 18
For more information on any upcoming events, please check our website at
firstprescolumbia.org
or our church app.
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