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Sunday, September 19
Morning Worship
8:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Windows of My Soul
"Measure for Measure"
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas
Congregational Meeting
Sunday School for All Ages
10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship
6:00 p.m.
The Gospel According to Luke
"Benedictus Dominus Deus"
Rev. David Lauten
at 8:30, 11:15 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.
For those who do not have internet capabilities, the morning sermon is also broadcast on 1320 AM radio at 11:00 a.m.
Bulletins will be available by noon on Fridays.
Wednesdays@First
Wednesday, September 22
Lunch is at 11:30 a.m., Program begins at 12:15 p.m.
"Second Chances"
Dr. Derek. W.H. Thomas
Wednesday Prayer
Wednesday, September 15
Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 6:00 p.m.
Jackson Hall
"Praying For Others"
Rev. David Lauten
Prayer Point: Social Justice
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Sports Ministry Update
The Sports Ministry is excited to announce that First Presbyterian Church will host the Christian Youth Basketball League (CYBL) this fall. CYBL began in 1993 and has maintained a purpose of creating a positive environment for kids in Columbia where they can learn life lessons through sports as well as through Scripture taught before each game. The league consists of boys and girls in the 2nd through 12th grades. The practices will start on October 18, and the games will begin during the week of November 1. The league will end in February 2022. At the conclusion of the season, there will be our traditional sports banquet celebration. Registration has begun for CYBL and will end September 19. The registration fee is $50.00. To register, please visit the church website or app. We would love for family and church members to attend the games!
The Scripture lessons that will be taught during the basketball season will come from the fruit of the spirit which is found in Galatians 5:22-23. This includes the spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These passages from Scripture are very encouraging and helpful for teaching all of us how to glorify the Lord on and off the court.
Here is a look at some of the activities that we organized over the last several months with the Sports Ministry:
- During summer, we had basketball and volleyball activities throughout the weeks. The participants were taught a variety of skills and played games where they could apply them. There were also Scripture lessons taught each morning focusing on a parable that Jesus taught.
- In August, First Presbyterian Church hosted a two-day tennis clinic at Dreher High School for kids ages 5 to 10. Over 22 children attended both days. The clinic could not have happened without the leadership and coaching background from Eddie Benton, Troy Cash, Miranda Unthank, and Josh Fleming. Jimmy Easterby and Coach Eddie taught from Scripture during the breaks.
- On August 28, there was a Special Needs Sports Day that took place in the Family Life Center. There was much joy throughout the morning with a variety of different games, a devotion, and a lunch provided by Chef Rich.
Joseph Yi
Director of Sports Ministry
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Love Cola 2021
Volunteers are needed to serve at the Salvation Army Family Store of the Midlands on Saturday, October 9, as our church participates in Love Cola week. To learn more about Love Cola and to sign up as a volunteer, visit firstprescolumbia.org/lovecola. |
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Thanksgiving For Missions
This year's Women of the Church’s Thanksgiving for Missions dinner will be held on Tuesday, September 21. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Katie Schooler, one of our missionaries to Japan. The cost of the dinner is $10.00. Ladies, please make a reservation on the church website, app, or in your circle. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Our fall American Red Cross blood drive will take place on Wednesday, September 22, in The Bridge Room 125 from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. To sign up online, go to www.redcrossblood.org, and use the sponsor code: FirstPresColumbia. Thank you for your faithful giving! |
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Hiring Special Needs Ministry Coordinator
First Presbyterian Church is looking to hire a part-time Special Needs Ministry Coordinator. This new position will coordinate all aspects of weekly ministries for Special Needs students, families, and volunteers. To view the position description and for more information, visit firstprescolumbia.org/careers. |
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New Small Group Study
A new study has begun, "Bridging the Gap." Developed by expert healthcare professionals, this new eight-week small group study is designed to ask difficult, thought-provoking questions as we seek the truth found in God’s Word about the ethical issues facing Christians today. The class will be held Sunday afternoons in The Bridge, Room 201, at 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit cmda.org/bridgingthegap. |
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Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study Update
The Tuesday morning men’s Bible Study has begun a new study of John Piper’s book, 5 Points, at 10:30 a.m. in The Bridge basement. All men are welcome to attend this study which is led by Bryan Bult.
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Green Apron Help Needed Each Week
We have multiple opportunities each week to serve the First Presbyterian Church congregation with Green Aprons. These are our upcoming needs:
- Sunday Evening Suppers – Serving and Bussing
- Wednesdays at First Lunch – Cashiers
- Wednesdays Centerpoint Prayer Dinner – Cashiers
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Lady Street Parking Reminder
Reminder: on Sunday mornings, both The Bridge and the Sanctuary sides of Lady Street are reserved for diagonally parked cars with a Seniors Parking decal. Thank you for your cooperation in this service to our seniors!
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Church Family
Christian sympathy is extended to:
Rachel and Philip Cockrell on the death of her mother, Martha Frick Haigler, on September 9.
Ellen Weaver on the death of her grandfather, Richard Heishman, on September 10.
Congratulations to:
Abigail and John Drummond on the birth of their daughter, Emma Grace Drummond, on September 12. Grateful grandparents are Marnie and Rob Drummond.
Items for Church Family
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