The HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE will serve coffee and pastries in the narthex after the worship service.  Stop by and enjoy a few moments of fellowship before leaving today. 

The FLOWERS placed in the sanctuary are given to the Glory of God, in thankfulness for God's enduring love, mercy and the faithfulness of this congregation.

"Blessing of the Backpacks" will be held Sunday, August 13th during morning worship to provide encouragement to our high school/college students and educators.    We seek God's blessings for a fruitful and safe school year!

Our FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON will stop for us to enjoy the Summer.  Join us again Wednesday, September 27th at Noon. The cost is $4 per person. 

The next WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY is Monday, September 11th at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall.      All are welcome!

NEW MEMBER.  As a church family we welcome Harvey Eden as a new member to our congregation.  Please pray for God's blessing on Harvey during his journey of faith.   Welcome! 
  

The PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY is available for your prayer requests.  Please ask the person's permission before adding the request.  To place a request email Donna Connors at donna.connors60@yahoo.com.  Email request are perferred, but if you do not email call Donna at 803-804-6166.   Also, if you would like to receive prayer chain requests contact Donna.

THE 2017 BUDGET.  Copies of the 2017 Budget as finally determined by the Session at the January meeting are available for distrubition and are on the table outside the church office.

'SAINTS ALIVE'.  For members of our church family who are sixty years of age and older, FPC will cover the cost of transportation, admission to events  and meals for trips to be taken each quarter.  The first trip was to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Nellie's Southern Kitchen in Belmont, NC.  A signup sheet will be on the table outside the church office for the next trip.   Watch for details!                  

READ IN OR TAKE OUT.  You are invited to explore and enjoy the wealth of material offered in the Georgia Beckham Memorial Library.  Stop in and use the resources that are available and provided for you.  (Remember, when checking out material, please sign the card and leave in the basket.)

WE NEED RINGERS!  If you are called to this ministry, please contact Marsha Roberts or the church office.  We will prepare a place for you!  The rehearsals are on Wednesdays, beginning at 6:00 pm.  All that is required: the love of bells, the ability to count to 4 and the willingness to serve God through music.  !Come join us!  You will make a valued contribution!

WANTED: NEW MEMBERS to join the FPC MUSIC MINISTRY.  Weekly practices are held on Wednesday, with hand bell starting at 6:00 pm and Adult Choir following at 7:15 pm.  Make a joyful noise!   Call the church office for the summer schedule.

HOPE IN LANCASTER.  Our congregation is asked to support HOPE. Monetary donations and unexpired, nonperishable food items are welcomed.  Items needed include:  canned goods (meat/tuna/chicken/beans/cream soups/tomatoes), mayonnaise and peanut butter.  Please place all food items in the wooden box located inside the back entrance of the church.  Thanks!

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP #720 meets each Monday beginning at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  We welcome these young men and their leaders to First Presbyterian Church.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS.  The church office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST.  The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 24th beginning just before 7:00 am.  See you there!

PLEASE HELP US STAY IN TOUCH.  We need to keep our data base up to date.  Please notify Susan of any address, phone number or email changes.

THESE DAYS are available in the narthex and on the console at the back of the church.                              

The FLOWER CALENDAR is on the bulletin board in the hallway across from the church office.  Please take a moment to sign up to place flowers in the sanctuary  or call the church office to reserve a date.

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE.  The Fellowship Committee is looking for new members to serve on the committee and also volunteers to help with functions during the year.  Come join the group and get in on all the excitement and fellowship.

PLEASE DO YOUR PART TO HELP WITH OUR RECYCLING PROGRAM!  There are bins located in the narthex, kitchen, office and choir room.  Approved items are paper, glass, water bottles, cans and cardboard.  Kindly remove lids and make sure no food is left in any container.  Bottle caps cannot be recycled.  DO NOT put trash in any recycle cart or bin.  Thanks!

FUNERAL TRADITION/PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN.  Keeping with our tradition for funerals, the PW will hold a reception consisting of tea sandwiches, cookies and punch in the Fellowship Hall for the congregation following a memorial service.

PRAYER LISTS:  We add people to our Prayer Lists when we know they are going through a difficult situation or have an on-going reason for special supplication.  If you know of people on the Prayer Lists who no longer need such special supplication, please let the church office know.  Thanks.

BIRTHDAYS        24  Ann Powers           29  Buck Winchester/Noel McCall

ANNIVERSARIES     

                                                  OUR GIVING REPORT

                                      07/16/2017                          Year to Date
Amount Budgeted   $   3,610.26                     $       104,697.54
Amount Received          3,300.00                              112,832.60
Over/(Under)            $     (310.26)                   $            8,135.06


        
July 16       Worship- 54              Sunday School -  16 
     
July 17       Men's Prayer Breakfast - 24   


Chancel:  Suzanne Harper

Greeters: Carolyn Hardin/Holly Furr

Ushers: Betsy Gregory/Glenn Simpson/David Ghent/Casey Ballard 

Count Team:  Jim Morton/Jennifer Bryan

Liturgist:   Garren Adamson