Error
In This Edition: Week of May 8 - 14, 2025
8:30am in the Sanctuary
10:45am in the Worship & Arts Center
11:00am in the Sanctuary
WATCH LIVE
Rev. Charlie Buchanan Sermon: “What Do We Believe?” Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9
8:30am Nursery 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 9:45am Student Life Groups 9:45am Adult Life Groups 10:30am Kids Church
Sunday Life Groups
Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins (Madeleine) on the birth of a daughter, Sophie Ann Hopkins, on April 23, 2025.
Mrs. Adele Freeman in the death of her husband, Mr. Michael Freeman Sr., on April 30, 2025.
Michael Bradford Freeman Sr. • November 12, 1950 – April 30, 2025
April 27, 2025: Taylor and Kelsey Anderson, Michael Bridges, Naomi Bridges, Marilyn Cornish, Patrick DeKold, Brando and Mary Ellen Dill, Brady Hames, Weston and Ellison Jackson (Maves), Terry and Glenda Johnson, Brooke and Alexis McCaleb (Quincy), Mary Sue McClain, Logan McMakin. May 4, 2025: Kyle and Sarah Beard (Banks), Jack and Morgan Banda (Nora and Ford), Samantha Bluth, Linda Edgerton, Madeline and Parker Howard (Charlotte), Trent and Jaimi Erickson (Everett, Abigail, Henry, and Lizzie), Bob and Bootsie Mayfield, Allen and Greta Mishek (Archer and Gretchen), Cathy Nix, Luke and Lea O’Steen (James, John, and Annaelise), Ashley Simpson (Zach), Matt and Lucy Steinbacher (Eleanor), Samantha Ternes.
CHURCH MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Larry D. Freeman by Sharon and Lyle Killey In memory of Wilma McGarity by Richard and Iva Boerma In memory of Jack Plating by The Peace Center, Sean DeNeale, Stokes & Company CPAs SENIOR HIGH MISSIONS FUND In memory of Larry D. Freeman by Ann and Larry Freeman In memory of Raoul Glenn Jr. by Ann and Larry Freeman In memory of Gladys “Hap” Henderson by Ann and Larry Freeman
Bill Anthony, Nancy Adams, Sandra Banks, Miriam Brice, Keren Clay, Peggy Denny, Bud Fant, Liz Fuqua, Tasha Garrison, Darst Guest, Betsy Guffey, Danette Hanks, Anna Hewitt, Tina Hicks, Harry Hightower, Wanda Hightower, Don Hobbs, Amy Hunter, Charlie Hutton, Frances Kowalski, John Kylin, Mary Kylin, Tom Lide, Tom Logan, Anne Lybrand, Jenny McCorkle, Paul McGahee, Mozelle Moore, Rachel Mullinax, Jim Nance, Martha Nance, Chloris Norman, Becky Powell, Ken Rhoden, Carolyn Rice, Thom Robelot, Louise Robinson, Bill Rogers, Claire Taylor, Lewis Tollison, John Volpe, John M. Walker, Jocelyn Williams, Jennifer Winter, Beryl Wickcliffe, Jan Zimmerman
Congregational Care: For emergencies, upcoming surgeries, or hospital information, call Don Feuerbach, 864.565.0928.Prayer Appointments: To schedule a confidential appointment with our Healing Prayer Team Members, call 864.565.0960.Prayer Requests:For general prayer requests, call 864.565.0970.Healing Prayer Services: Every Tuesday at 6:30pm in Harper Chapel For Pastoral emergencies, please call 864.235.0496.
Each year South Carolina Presbyterian churches participate in a Mother’s Day Offering for the six Presbyterian Communities of SC. The offering provides charitable care to enable residents to stay in their retirement homes when they have outlived their life’s savings. Their average age is 89! The envelopes will be distributed on Mother’s Day or you may contribute online by visiting PresCommunities.org. Thank you for your generosity!
FPC members and family members who are 2025 (or August/December 2024) graduates of High School, College, Graduate School, and Seminary will be announced in early June. To be included, click here or contact Austin Clay (aclay@firstpresgreenville.org) by Friday, May 30.
If you are registered as a volunteer for Vacation Bible School or Day Missions, please attend a training session on Wednesday, May 14, 6:00-7:30pm in room C201. RSVP to Tina at tjones@firstpresgreenville.org.
Finding I AM; How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart by Lysa TerKeurst In John’s Gospel, Jesus reveals His divine identity through a series of profound declarations known as the “I AM” statements. These statements are more than poetic metaphors; they are personal revelations from Jesus about who He is and what He came to do. This same study will be offered at three different times each week starting Tuesday, June 17, at 9:30am and 6:00pm, and Wednesday, June 18, at 9:30am. Childcare is available with registration. Please contact Charlotte Joye (cjoye@firstpresgreenville.org) or Tiffany Boggs (tiffanyboggs3@gmail.com) with questions. Registration coming soon!
Lemonade and Learning: The Lord’s Prayer Join us for Bible study and light refreshments on Wednesdays at 10:00am in Fellowship Hall: June 18, July 16, and August 13. (No registration required.) Our study will be led by Rev. Dr. Claire Ripley, Rev. Don Feuerbach, and Fine Arts Director Chelsea Fraser.
Since May 21, 2023, more than 100 covenant partners, singles, couples, and guests have joined the First Presbyterian Sunday Brunch Bunch for a weekly time of fellowship and food. Every Sunday after the 11:00am service, we gather in the Abbott area before heading downtown to share a meal and good company. Now, we’re turning two—and we’d love for you to celebrate with us! Help us kick off year three with record attendance by joining us on Sunday, May 18, at noon in the Abbott Gathering area. No reservations are needed—just bring your appetite and a friendly spirit. Questions? Contact Rev. Stan Johnson at 864.423.2067. Bon appétit!
Looking Up is a new exhibit being installed this month on the first and second floors of The Galleries at First Presbyterian. FPC Arts invites you to the opening reception featuring the works of George Stone, Joe Craighead, and Mark Baral. Join us Friday, May 16, from 6:00–8:00pm in the Sturgis Gathering area to enjoy the show and meet the artists! This is a free public event.
Join us in the Worship & Arts Center on May 8, 9, or 10 at 7:00pm for The Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition, a high-energy musical packed with monsters, mayhem, and music that will rock the winged shoes off your feet! Based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling book, this electrifying show follows Percy Jackson as he discovers his true heritage and embarks on a quest to save the world. With heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud moments, and an unforgettable score, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets now before they disappear faster than a bolt of lightning! Tickets ($17) are on sale now at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events. Come support our upper school Academy students in this musical theater production!
The Graduation Ceremony for the First Presbyterian Academy Class of 2025 will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. You are welcome to join us to celebrate this milestone in the lives of our students. Enrollment is now open for the 2025-2026 school year for K3–12th grade. Please visit FirstPresAcademy.com to schedule a tour or apply for enrollment.
Join us for the Summer Pickleball Challenge League, July 7–August 31. Play unlimited challenge matches and schedule your matches anywhere, anytime. The top six teams in each division will qualify to opt in to our postseason tournament to be held August 18–31. Cost is $25 for your first division. Registration includes an indoor open play membership at the Graham Gym. Register today at FirstPresSports.com.
Join us for the Summer Basketball Youth League and Skills Clinics located in the Graham Gym. The season, which runs June 9–July 26 for K5-12th graders, will include several games, jamborees, and clinics each week. Registration ends May 31. Visit FirstPresSports.com or contact Caleb McKisic at info@CSARec.com for details.
Please be on the lookout for the Jr. and Sr. High Roots calendar for the summer! We look forward to seeing familiar faces and new friends. If you would like to receive the weekly newsletter, please email Mason Simmons at msimmons@firstpresgreenville.org. You can also stay connected by following us on Instagram: @fpc_roots.
We are five weeks out from a week that highly impacts both the children and youth of this church. Between Vacation Bible School and Day Missions, over 450 children and youth hear and experience the gospel. Through worship, Bible dramas, service and even games, they are learning the love of Christ. There are 14 openings for drivers to escort the youth to local mission sites (https://vbspro.events/p/3f8e65) and openings for 45 tribe leaders to take children from station to station for VBS (https://vbspro.events/p/24572e). It’s a week you won’t want to miss! Contact Tina Jones with questions (tjones@firstpresgreenville.org).
The Children’s Ministry is collecting supplies to support low-income housing residents and those in need within our community. You can make a difference by donating essential items! For a list of items needed, click here. Drop off your donations by May 18 at the Children’s Ministry check-in desk (across from the Nursery). For details, contact Karen King at 864.565.0936 or kking@firstpresgreenville.org. Thank you for your generosity and support!
View this profile on Instagram First Presbyterian Church (@firstpresgreenville) • Instagram photos and videos
First Presbyterian Church (@firstpresgreenville) • Instagram photos and videos
First Presbyterian Church of Greenville