For Everything There is a Season 

For many of us, summer brings welcome changes to our daily schedules and routines. The seasons themselves not only point to the breadth and magnificence of the Lord’s handiwork, but also serve as a reminder that our loving heavenly Father has, in his perfect wisdom, established times of rest and renewal for his creation and his creatures.  

Our worship in the upcoming summer months will provide both rest and renewal for many of our musicians, and opportunity for those who would like to continue being involved in music for worship, though perhaps in a different capacity. It is also a perfect time to get involved if you have not done so before.

Starting June 11 and continuing through August 13, the First Presbyterian Church Choir for All Ages will begin rehearsing and singing for our 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening worship services. Rehearsals will be from 4:45-5:45 p.m. in the choir room (MB110). We hope to see you on June 11.

Our various directors will rehearse and conduct the choir, which gives singers the opportunity to be exposed to various perspectives on singing in worship. This is a particularly excellent opportunity for families to sing the Lord’s praises together in a choir. Last summer, we were averaging about forty singers, and we would love to see that continue or even grow!

The first rehearsal is June 11, and we will sing in the worship service that same night!  

Would you please prayerfully consider joining us this summer? You can register online on the Music Ministry web page (firstprescolumbia.org/choirs). If you have any questions, please contact me at (803) 799-9062, Ext. 254, or at dcole@firstprescolumbia.org.

Blessings,

Daniel Cole  

Director of Music Ministry

Summer Lectures Correction

Due to health reasons, Dr. Al Mohler will not be able to speak here on Sunday morning, June 4. Dr. Mark Ross will fill in for him that Sunday for the Summer Lectures. Thank you for your understanding. 

The church office will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Cuba Mission Team Report

The Cuba Short-Term Mission Team has returned and will be giving a report in the World Missions Sunday School class on Sunday, May 28. You are invited to join us in the Frank C. Hill Missions Center (Room 100 in the Ministry Building) to hear about what the Lord is doing in Cuba.

World Focus 2023: “Grow & Go: What's Your Part?"  

June 8-9 at Bonclarken Conference Center

This is an exciting opportunity to meet missionaries and hear about what God is doing around the world. Please register for this event at worldfocus2023.com. A 32-passenger motorcoach will be provided for those interested in attending the event on Thursday, June 8. Please visit firstprescolumbia.org/missions to reserve your spot for transportation before June 1.

Baccalaureate Additions - May 2023

LIMING, James Ryan - Denmark High School, Alpharetta, Georgia

LIMING, Jordan Elizabeth - Bishop England High School, Charleston, South Carolina

LIMING, Kieran Michael - Masters of Science in Statistics, Iowa State University

Summer Wednesday Night Activities

Beginning Wednesday, June 7, Wednesday evenings will be switching into a summer schedule with prayer and fellowship time. There will be dinner from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., followed by a prayer meeting and children’s activities (nursery through 9th grade) which will end at 6:30 p.m. The Family Life Center will be open until 7:00 pm for kids to play and families to fellowship. Visit the church website or app for more details on rooms and dates. 

Wednesdays@First Summer Schedule

Please take note that Wednesdays@First will take a break from June 7 to July 5. We will resume our lunch and program beginning Wednesday, July 12. We hope to see you then!

2023 Salad Day Award Recipients

The WOC ladies had a great time at their annual Salad Day Luncheon on May 16. During their meeting, the following awards were given out in recognition and appreciation of the hard work and contributions these individuals gave to the Women of the Church this past year and beyond.

• Honorary Life Membership: Rhoda Paschal and Nancy Windley
• Partner In Ministry: Roxanna Rojas
• Love Gift: Mardi Smith, Richard Wolford, and Fran Dadisman
• Memorial: Margaret Stubbs

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