FIRST PRESSThe Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville

From Your Pastor

Volume 27, Issue 3 January 18, 2015

PRAYER “Prayerdoesnotfitusforthegreaterwork;

prayeristhegreaterwork.” –OswaldChambers. “Ihaveseenmanymenworkwithoutpray-

ing,thoughIhaveneverseenanygoodcomeoutofit;butIhaveneverseenamanpraywithoutworking.”–JamesHudsonTaylor

“Inprayeritisbettertohaveaheartwithoutwordsthanwordswithoutaheart.”

–JohnBunyan WEDNESDAY TOGETHER brings many

opportunities for you to grow in your faith. Whatever your age, Wednesday Together draws you closer to Christ, to his Word, and to the joy of Christian fellowship! For more on Wednesday Together, go to the “Growing In Faith” brochure, or to the Web site. Serv-ing for dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. Wednes-day Together offers complete nursery care.

ARE YOU PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY SCHOOL? The “Growing In Faith” booklet presents a thorough description of the entire Sunday School ministry. Classes are offered for every age group. Classes for adults are listed every week on page 2 of First Press. I hope to see you Sunday morning.

2,700 HEALTH KITS for the 2015 Haiti Mission were packaged and prepared for shipment. Thank you for your help with this project. By the way, a “health kit” is a one gallon zip-lock bag filled with a toothbrush, bar of soap, disposable razor and a facecloth. A kit is given to every patient who attends the health clinic operated by First Church.

AT THE HEART OF HAITI MISSION is the partnership we share with Leon and Jack-ie Dorleans, our friends in Port-au-Prince. But we will also serve with friends from the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, Augus-ta, Georgia.

CHILDREN’S MULTIVITAMINS are needed for the work in Haiti. You will find a collection basket in Eller Hall. “Gummies” cannot be used. Thank you for your help.

DO YOU PRAY for First Church every day? I have a suggestion for you. List three quali-ties that distinguish this church and thank God for them. Bring a friend or neighbor with you to worship. I thank God daily for you.

Your Pastor and Friend,

Jay Coker

Haiti Mission Preparations Are

in High GearHEADING FOR HAITI

Construction teamDavid Curtis Guy Barnett

John Wright Coker, Jr.Joseph Beasley Coker

Debra ChestnuttGordon Wayne Eckley, Jr.

Elizabeth Fox LeeAlton Lennen Miller, IIIMaggie Aurora MonteroWilliam Edward Prewitt

Frederick Gilmore Williams, Jr.John William Wyatt, III

Charlyne Cooper JonesMedical Team

Gerard Ronel Aime, MDChristopher Taylor Aul, MDMichael Steven Bryant, MD

Mary Louise Hagan, RNFloridel Jimenez, RN

Stacey Ann Stalnaker, LPNCharlsie Cobb Woodard, FNP

Paul Eric Watkins, DDSOlga M. Perez-Bolden, dental asst.

Team from Reid Memorial PCChristopher Abner Covar, RPh.

Barry Joseph Jenkins, MDHarry Addison Snowdy, Jr., MD

Pamela Henry Snowdy, PAAdam Richard Fritsche

Sheila Revell (pharmacy)Alison Messeck-Watkins (pharmacy)Jenny Burnside Davison (pharmacy)

STILL NEEDED!Children’s Multivitamins

The mission still has room for more children’s chewable multivitamins. Since gummy vitamins melt, please donate only

chewable vitamins.

MISSION DATES:JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 6

MISSION DEDICATION:SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Health Kit Day: January 10, 2015

NEWS FIRST@and other special events

first things first

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AdultsQuesters - Dr. Coker/Dr. Norris ....Room 203

The class considers the sermon of the day.“Luke, Colossians, & 2nd Peter” No Name Class ..................Activity Room

These books uncover the truly amazing side of what Jesus said and did.

“Wired Word” - Bill McFadyen.......Room 413Scripture and expert commentary unravel the headlines of the week.

Fellowship Class .........................The ChapelCovenant Class .............................Room 416Friendship Class ............................Room 403Calvin Class ........................Rankin BuildingYouthMiddle School ...............................Room 232

Serendipity Bible StudyHigh School ..................................Room 228

Living as a Christian in today’s world.ChildrenToddlers (12-24 mo.) ....................Room 129Two-Year-Olds ..............................Room 104Three-Year-Olds ..........................Room 118Four-Year-Olds .............................Room 116K-1st grade ....................................Room 2102nd-3rd grade ................................Room 2084th-5th grade .................................Room 207

Kindergarten through 5th grade start in their classrooms and then meet together from 9:45-10:00 a.m. for group activities, singing, music.

NurseryFor infants .....................................Room 128

Winter Sunday School(9:45-10:40 a.m.)

CHILD CAREChild care is available Sundays for infants, toddlers, twos, and threes during Sunday Services, Wednesday evening ministries, and other occasions as needed. Child care at First Presbyterian is always nurturing. Children explore the truths of God’s Word through age-appropriate activities. Your Nursery Staff takes seriously the call to care for children.

CongREgAtIonAL CAREBe reminded that Prayer Request Cards are available in the pews. If you, a family member, or a friend has a special need to be remembered in prayer, fill out this request card and drop it in the offering plate. Many things are wrought through prayer, and your church wants to help.

EmERgEnCy PAstoRAL ConCERns

If you’re hospitalized, seriously ill or having surgery... please notify the church office at 483-0121. Your pastors want to minister to you whenever you are ill, and they can do that only if you inform us.

PRAyER tEAmsFour prayer teams are committed to praying for the concerns of members and friends of First Pres-byterian Church – three e-mail prayer chains and one phone chain. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Joy Keys at 483.0121 or e-mail joykeys@firstprez.com. Please indicate the type of prayer team in which you would prefer to partici-pate.

CoLumbARIumFirst Church is blessed to have a Columbarium, an area reserved for the inurnment of a deceased’s cremated remains. Set in the dignified and beautiful surroundings of a garden near the Historical Room, the columbarium is also a place for quiet meditation and prayer. Adjacent to the Columbarium is the church’s “Memorial Wall.” For information about purchasing a niche in the Columbarium or about the “Memorial Wall,” contact the Church Administrator (483-0121 or brett@firstprez.com).

fLowERsPlease contact Kay Autry (476-1689) if you wish to provide flowers for the Sanctuary or Chapel as a memorial or honorarium.

Information & DirectoryWorship Services

Services are held at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel and at 10:55 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

EntrancesThe main business entrance to the church is now through the double doors under the porte cochere. Other church entrances will be open for Sunday services and other events.

FellowshipEller Hall will be the gathering place for fel-lowship after each service.

JANUARY MEETINGS

January Community Affairs DonationsThe City Rescue Mission needs food, clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and basic medical supplies such as bandages and wraps. Sponsored by PW. Bring donations to the office or volunteer desk.

The calendar below is an effort to keep youinformed of the major events happening atFirst Church. For a complete listing of ac-tivities,refertoourwebsiteatwww.firstprez.com.SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 8:30a Worship - Chapel 9:45a Sunday School 9:45a Confirmation Class - Room 225 10:40a Session Meeting 10:55a Worship - Sanctuary 4:00p Canticle Ringers - Handbell RoomMONDAY, JANUARY 19 - MLK HOLIDAY Church office, First School closed Youth return from ski trip 8:00p Jr. High vs. Cedar Falls - Highland PCTUESDAY, JANUARY 20 12:30p Revelation Ringers - Handbell Room 4:00p Children’s Ministry Meeting - Room 207 5:00p Personnel Committee - Library 6:00p Session Meeting - Room 203 7:00p Men’s Basketball - Fellowship BuildingWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 2:00p SALT Reading Group - Room 403 5:00p Wednesday Together meal 6:00p Classes 6:30p Celebration Choir - Choir RoomTHURSDAY, JANUARY 22 9:30a Tapestry - Activity Room 6:00p David’s Mighty Men - Activity Room 6:00p Cadet BB practice - Fellowship BuildingFRIDAY, JANUARY 23 6:00p Cadets vs. Highland - Highland PC 8:00p Pre-Cadets vs. St. John’s - Snyder

JANUARY 20 5:00p Personnel meeting - Library 6:00p Session Meeting - Room 203

JANUARY 25 10:45a Congregational Meeting - Sanctuary 3:00p Stephen Ministry training - S.M. office

The fund aids the Fayetteville Urban Ministry and the “House of Moses” Crisis Nursery in Lusaka, Zambia. The

Two Cents Offering received on Sunday, December 28, 2014, was $1,078.98. The total

to date is $11,647.98. The next offering will be January 25, 2015.

The Two Cents Offering SALT Reading GroupWednesdays • 2:00 p.m.

The Seasoned Adults start the New Year with Martin Copenhaver’s “Jesus Is the Question,” the same book Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant’s Wednesday Together class will begin discussing in another month. Room 403.

COAP(Children of Aging Parents)

JANUARY 27 • 6:30 PM • Room 416

Interim Associate Pastor Search Committee

Dr. Larry Norris, Chair 916-3440 and lb_norris@yahoo.comBud Lafferty, Session 483-3623 and blafferty@nc.rr.comDr. Sue Godwin-Baker, Session 483-2280 and sgodwin2110@nc.rr.comKimberly Hall, Deacon 818-1013 and kim.hall@ey.comWells Alderman, Deacon 263-0320 and wellsalderman@hhhomes.comJeannie Plummer, Sunday School 818-3781 and jplummer1@nc.rr.com

Sponsor 3 on the Third!Sunday School classes are sponsoring three Hai t ian ch i ld ren . The next offering is today, January 18, 2015. The offering received on Sunday, December 21, 2014, was $290.00. The total to date is $1,888.60.

Children’s Corner

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YOUTH NEWS

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Stephen Ministry expands the care First Presbyterian Church can offer the congregation. Your trained Stephen Ministers are here to listen when you

are struggling with loss, hospitalization, or any event. If you need a Stephen Minister, call the office at 483-0121.

Stephen Ministry

Church League BasketballFirst Church is fielding three teams. Watch for schedules online and in the newsletter and bulletin. Attend a game. Support your church!

THE HiSTOrY of First Presbyterian Church is available in the church office for only $30.00.

David’s Mighty Men

Thursday, January 226 PM • Activity Room

Tapestry A Women’s Bible Study

Thursdays • 9:30 AM • Activity RoomWho will carry God’s light? “Children of the Day,” a Beth Moore study, examines 1 & 2 Thessalonians. For infor-mation, contact Maxine Anders, (910) 322-4685 or blairandw@aol.com

Upcoming gamesJanuary 19 Jr. High vs. Cedar Falls, 8 p.m., at

Highland PCJanuary 23 Cadets vs. Highland, 6

p.m., Highland PCJanuary 23 Pre-Cadets vs. St.

John’s, 8 p.m., at Snyder

Pledges Received: 237Total-to-date: $1,186,533.95

As of Thursday, January 15, 2015Have you made your Stewardship 2015 Pledge? If you

are in need of a Stewardship pledge packet, please call the church (483-0121) to have one sent to your home. Find

information and pledge card at www.firstprez.com.

Stewardship 2015

SOUPErBOWL OF CAriNG. The youth will be collecting food and money for Fay-etteville Urban Ministry until Superbowl Sunday, February 1. Drop off food in Eller Hall. NEWSBOYS’ CONCErT is Thursday, Feb-ruary 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the Crown Coliseum. First 10 people to sign up get in free. Contact Kelly at kelly@firstprez.com to sign up.CrAVE SmALL GrOUPS meet Sunday, January 25, 5-7:00 p.m.PROVIDE MEALS. Young people eat a lot and they get cranky if they’re not fed! We need your help with providing meals for CRAVE on Sunday nights. Contact Su-sie McFadyen to sign up (susie2105@nc.rr.com).

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: February 7 – Parent’s Night Out and Date Night 4:30-7:30 p.m. Please register online.

DONATIONS: We are collecting Valentine’s Day cards to send to the VA Hospital and to the homebound. Please drop off cards in the basket outside of the Children’s Ministry

HAITI HEALTH KITS: Thank you to all the children and their families who helped with this event!

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: For 4- and 5-year-olds during the 10:55 a.m. service. Look for the children’s church teacher at the start of the second hymn. She will lead them to Room 116.

Parents’ Social and Date Night

GAME NIGHT!

SALT Dinner MeetingJanuary 26

5:30 p.m. - Fellowship BuildingDinner for the meeting will cost $5.

You must reserve your seat by calling the church at 483-0121

RESPOND BY JANUARY 23!

SALTSEASONED ADULTS LEARNING TOGETHER

Children’s Ministry is offering a Parents’ Social and Date Night! We will have snacks and drinks available. Then feel free to stroll downtown and grab some dinner or some ME time as a couple. We are asking for donations to offset the cost of dinner and supplies for the children.

Please register online!

Saturday February 74:30-7:30 PM

Valentine’s card driVe

The Children’s Ministry is collecting Valentine’s Day cards for the VA

Hospital and the homebound.

drop card donations in the basket by the 2nd

floor children’s Ministry office

MINISTRY Dr. Jay Coker, Pastor jaycoker@firstprez.com Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant, Minister of Pastoral Care – donna@firstprez.com Dr. Ben McCoy, Associate Pastor Emeritus PROGRAM STAFF Dr. Marcia Mervin, Director of Music Ministry/Organist – marcia@firstprez.com Britany Spivey, Director of Children’s Ministry britany@firstprez.com Kelly S. Harrison, Director of Youth Ministry kelly@firstprez.com Wanda Ussery, Nursery Supervisor admin@firstprez.com Charlyne Jones, Director of Children’s Ministry Emerita ADMINISTRATION Brett Johnson, Church Administrator brett@firstprez.com Joy Keys, Administrative Assistant joykeys@firstprez.com Connie Burry, Program Secretary programsec@firstprez.com Jim Blaine, Publications Coordinator pubsec@firstprez.com Joan Daughtry, Financial Secretary joan@firstprez.com Julie MacRae, First School Director julie@firstprez.com MISSIONARIESLeon & Jacky Dorleans: HaitiCharles & Diane Wonnenberg:

Native Americans (South Dakota)George & Gail McBane: PakistanBill & Nancy Warlick: At-LargeTed & Sue Wright: Southern AfricaDon & Marta Wehmeyer: Merida, MexicoAlan & Ellen Smith: Russia

First ChurCh staFF

Sunday’s sermon is broadcast at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday on WFNC Radio, 640 AM on your radio dial.

CONTACT US:Phone: 910-483-0121

Web: www.firstprez.comFirstSchool: 910-483-0146

Email: programsec@firstprez.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/1stprez

annual Congregational meeting

1. To receive the 2014 annual report from the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church.2. To review the terms of call for the pastors’ and to act on changes, if any.3. To establish a quorum for congregational meetings as now required by the Book of Order (BoO, G-1.0501), and to establish minimum notification requirements for congregational meetings.4. To consider any other matters related to the above, and act if required.

A Congregational Meeting is called by the Session for the following purposes:

Sunday, January 25, 2015ThE SANcTUARY • 10:45 A.M.

A LiST OF FOOD iTEmS NEEDEDMeats: Canned meats (especially Spam,

chicken, tuna, ham), hot dogs, bolognaVegetables: Corn, string beans, baked beans,

mixed vegetablesSoups: Beef stew, chili, canned pasta

(spaghetti, Spaghetti-Os)Oatmeal, grits, boxed cerealCereal bars, Pop Tarts, granola bars

Peanut butter and jellyBreadRice and pasta of all kinds including

Ramen Noodles, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauce

Instant potatoesBottles of juiceBoxed dinners

FIRST CHURCH

YOUTH PROJECT

The Youth Ministry is collecting food for Fayetteville Urban Ministry. Don’t just clean out your pantry, but bring a grocery bag full of food to Eller Hall.

The food drive runs

through Super Bowl Sunday,

February 1

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