February 11-17
Worship & Sunday School
Casket Empty Short-Term Sunday School Class Feb 17-April 7
All are welcome to a short-term Sunday school class on the NEW Testament, taught by Tim Norton in the Chapel. CASKET stands for six major periods in the Old Testament: Creation, Abraham, Sinai, Kings, Exile and Temple. EMPTY stands for five major periods in the New Testament: Expectations, Messiah, Pentecost, Teaching, Yet-to-Come.  Click here for more info on Casket Empty .  
Christ:The Source of Our Joy & Strength
February 17 | "Unity in the Body of Christ" | Phil 4:1-5
8:45am Children's Choir | “Do You Know Your Shepherd‘s Voice?” by Suzanne Lord
Race and the Gospel
Race and the Gospel Book Club | Meets in A217 Wednesday nights in February | 6:30-7:30pm
Discussion on The Myth of Equality: Uncovering the Roots of Injustice and Privilege by Ken Wytsma
Race and the Gospel Drop-in Sunday School classes  | Meets in A217
Feb 17 – White Privilege and the difference between shame and guilt
Feb 24 and March 3 – Practicing lament for continued racial injustice

If you missed the Race and the Gospel January Term class, click here for more information, handouts, videos we watched during class and the audio of Session 3.
First Pres Community
Want to make First Pres your church home?
Our upcoming Covenant Partner class is on Sundays, March 3-24 at 10am in A-215. Register with Amy Carlan, 336-723-1621 x228

Congratulations!
-to Sheila & Andy Carmen on the birth of their grandson, Micah Elbridge Carmen born on January 19.
-to Nan & Clay Padgett on the birth of their granddaughter, Adele May Young born on February 3.
-to Susannah and David Satterwhite on the birth of their daughter, Eloise Anne on February 7.
Covenant Partner, Ted Blount is 100! There will be a reception for him on Sunday, February 17 in the Narthex after the
 8:45am service.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
February 11 | Jim Welsh, Kevin Spangler, Gray Patton, Gale Blue
February 12 | Nancy Christie, Lindsey Kornelis, Charlotte Alley, Peter Strife, Brenda Hauser
February 13 | Lindy Carson, Emmy Brown, Molly Smith, Katherine Team, David Smith, Jared Waterer, David Castaneda
February 14 | Grace Polnak, Dave Schilly, Tyler Van Zandt, Jeynelle Strickland, Aidan Oghalai, Olivia Quinlivan, Jack Thomas
February 15 |
February 16 | Jacob Manning, Karen Rudolph
February 17 | David Gallaher, Eric Schoulda

February 18 | Daniel Holthusen, Brian Althoff, Tommy Andrews, Anne Andrews, Richard Harrington, Liz Holland, Jessi Bartlett
February 19 | Kevin Stein, Parker Newkirk, Stephanie Powell, Susi Trippe, Cynthia Anderson, Kathy Brookby, Bryan Jennings, Mary Locke
February 20 | Dawson Yow, Will Andrews, Tom Griffin, Laura Gardner, Amelia Dede
February 21 | Margaret Taylor, Sarah McLean, Caroline Kindsvater
February 22 | David Irwin, Sarah Budd, Brooks Harden, Jenny Sutton, Marty Klein, Warren Quadland
February 23 | Bo Smith, Kirk Glenn, Alice Elliott, Marissa Joyce, Elena Robertson
February 24 | Elizabeth Powers, Cookie Griffin
Our Condolences
to the Swab family on the passing of Bonnie Swab on January 24.
to the Abernathy family on the passing of Rick's mother on January 24.
to Tamika Jackson on the passing of her uncle on February 9.
Summer Intern Cohort
The Summer Intern Cohort is a 10-week holistic ministry experience for college or grad students. For more information and to apply online, click here .
Small Groups for Lent
Lent is a season of reflection and repentance in preparation for Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday (March 6) and ends on Easter (April 21). Engaging with a small group is a wonderful way to journey through Lent and be encouraged in your life with God.   Sign up here .
Programming
Prime Timers
Prime Timers will meet on Monday, February 18 at 12pm. The speaker will be Major Rickard of the Salvation Army. Please join us for a very informative talk and a delicious meal! The Gift of the Month for Crisis Control is instant potatoes. RSVP, 336-723-1621 x221
Men's Retreat
March 22-23, 2019
Laurel Ridge, NC
Speaker will be Andy Hamer, pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church and former staff member of First Pres. Register Here!
For more details , click here .
Father Daughter Dance
Friday, February 22 | 7-9 pm
All Fathers and Daughters are welcome to join us for the annual Father Daughter Dance on February 22 from 7-9 pm in B-100. The cost is $15 per father. Register online today!
High School DR Trip | June 16-20
Registration Open January 27-March 6
We'll be visiting our mission partners at Mission Emmanuel in Cielo, Dominican Republic.
Middle School Great Escape
July 26-30
Registration Open January 27-March 6 Join us as we go down to Camp Southwind in Ocklawaha, Florida.
Young Adults | Bible Study
New year, new Bible study! Join us every Monday evening as we work through "The Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything" by Timothy Keller. This 8-week study focuses on the gospel and how it is lived out in all of life--first in your heart, then in your community, and then out into the world. Please contact Tim Norton for details. 
Wednesday Night Live
Dinner 5:15-6:15
Programming 6:30
 For details about the schedule, special dates (like breaks, Ash Wednesday, etc), program locations and to rsvp for dinner, click here.
Missional Partnerships
Volunteers needed to help with refugee children
We have a critical need for volunteers to care for adorable refugee children at the Diamondback Ridge apartments complex on Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 while their parents participate in English class. For more information contact Janet Ray.
Forsyth Prison Ministries
We are collecting regular size toiletries/hygiene items for male and female inmates during February. Items needed that are not supplied by the prison: shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant (solid stick) and soap. Collection bins are located in the Gallery Lounge & Worship Center lobby. Thank you!
Overflow Shelter
We need you! We have open slots for the week of February 17-23. Sign up for a volunteer slot at the Overflow Shelter! Sign up   here.
Gift of the Month
February is instant potatoes

Collection bins are available in
Welcome Centers
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First Presbyterian Church
300 N. Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-723-1621
Office Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm