Volume LXIX, No. 12 | March 24, 2019
Worship at First
Sunday, March 24

Morning Worship
8:30 & 11:15 a.m.
"Questions and Grumbles"
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas

Introduction of New Members (11:15)

Evening Worship
6:00 p.m.
"You Become Like What You Worship"
Rev. Leon Brown
Sanctuary

Bulletins will be available by noon on Fridays.
Wednesday, March 27

Wednesdays@First
12:00 p.m.
Everyday Sayings that are in the Bible
"A Scapegoat"
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas
Jackson Hall

Centerpoint
6:00 p.m.
"The Lord's Supper"
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas
Jackson Hall





Special Features of the World Missions Conference 

There are several noteworthy features of the upcoming Columbia Area World Missions Conference to take place April 3-7:

  • Children’s Mission Conference – Running parallel to the adult conference will be one for children (K4-5th grade). It will take place in the Thornwell Building on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evenings; childcare for younger children will be offered at the same time. This will be a wonderful time of putting before our youngest the great work of world missions. Sign-up for the Children’s Conference is requested and can be done on the church website, firstprescolumbia.org/events, or on the app.

  • Shared event with Columbia Area ARP Churches – All area ARP churches have been invited and several are serving as host sites for various events. Wednesday evening and Sunday evening will take place at FPC, but other gatherings will be held at Arsenal Hill ARP, Centennial ARP, and Grace Presbyterian. See the conference brochure or the church website/app for these details.

  • Rev. Frank Van Dalen as Featured Speaker – Long-time missionary and former Executive Director of World Witness, Rev. Van Dalen will be preaching from the Book of Jonah, “Heeding God’s Call: Jonah’s Struggle and Ours.” He is an excellent communicator, and he and his wife, Emily, will also be sharing about their current work in Lithuania. 

  • Updates from Missionaries and Missionary Candidates – Each gathering (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday) will feature a testimony and update from missionaries.

  • Saturday Morning Seminar with World Witness Leadership – The Saturday morning event hosted by Grace Presbyterian will be led by World Witness leadership Alex Pettett and Heiko Burklin. They will help us explore how to promote world missions in our churches as well as how to encourage a calling to serve on the mission field.  

Sign-ups for the Children’s Conference as well as for Thursday and Friday meals will be a great help for planning. This can be done on the church website, firstprescolumbia.org/events, or on the app.

Neal Mathias 
Director of World Missions

Rev. Leon M. Brown

Rev. Leon M. Brown, an adjunct professor of Old Testament at Erskine Seminary and visiting professor at Covenant Theological Seminary, is the editor of All Are Welcome: Toward a Multi-Everything Church. The book is available in the Atrium with a payment envelope or on the church app. Rev. Brown will preach at our Sunday evening service on March 24. 

First Fridays Organ Concert

On Friday, April 5, enjoy lunch and an organ concert at First Presbyterian Church. Lunch will be at 12:00 p.m. in Jackson Hall followed by an organ concert at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Lunch is $5.00.

Community Fellowship Class

If you are interested in joining a Sunday School class, now is a good time to visit the Community Fellowship Class, led by Rev. Bryan Bult and meets in Palmer 204. We begin a study of Paul’s letter to the Colossians on March 31 about how the sufficiency, pre-eminence, and glory of Christ is timeless and ever relevant.  

Women of the Church Jubilee Luncheon
Tuesday, March 26

11:30 a.m. - Fellowship
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch & Program
12:45 p.m. - Drawing for birthday cakes

Speaker is Shelia Osbourne

Church Family

Congratulations to:
Dara and Russell Burke on the birth of their granddaughter, Imogen “Gemma” Eve Wolfe, who was born on March 13. Grateful parents are Carrie and Rev. Daniel Wolfe. 


Items for Church Family or People for Prayer?
Contact Lisa Eargle at leargle@firstprescolumbia.org 
or 799-9062, Ext. 244.
March Events at Firs t
Committee Meetings this week:
26 - Local Missions Committee - 4:00 p.m. in BR327
World Missions Committee - 5:30 p.m. in Frank C. Hill World Missions Center
24 College Student Luncheon - 12:30 p.m. in Jackson Hall
24 Inquirers Class - 10:00 a.m. in the Small Dining Room. A new seven-week Inquirers Class will begin. For more information, please contact Lisa Eargle at leargle@firstprescolumbia.org . 
26 Jubilee Birthday Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. in Jackson Hall. Cost is $8.00. Please register on the church website or app. Nursery available by reservation. 
28     Young Professionals Men’s Night - 8:00 p.m. Contact David Henderson for location.

April Events at First
2 WOC Board Meeting - 10:00 a.m. in BR201
2 Young Professionals Tuesdays - 6:30 p.m. 
3 Bible Moderators - 10:30 a.m. in T301
3-7 World Missions Conference - at various sites around the city
5 First Fridays Organ Concert - 12:00 p.m. - Lunch in Jackson Hall, 12:30 p.m. - Organ Concert in the Sanctuary. Cost is $5.00 for lunch.
5-7 Middle School Spring Retreat - at Bonclarken Conference Center
8-10 WOC Circles Meet
14 Palm Sunday
16 Encouragers' Tour of Fort Jackson - More information to come. 
21 Easter Sunday
23 Women’s Foundry Celebration - 7:00 p.m. in Jackson Hall

For more info on upcoming events, visit us at firstprescolumbia.org or our church app
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