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In This Edition: Week of September 10 - 16, 2026
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“Not Just Sundays” Revelation 2:18-29Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons preaching
8:30am Nursery 9:30am Children’s Sunday School9:45am Student Life Groups 9:45am Adult Life Groups 10:30am Kids Church
Sunday Life Groups
Christopher Benjamin “Ben” Pittman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pittman (Julia) Eleanor June Pizzo and Stevie Ann Pizzo, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. James Pizzo (Katie) Quinn Frances Pittman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Pittman (Amy)
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Fers (Roe) on the birth of a son, Milton “Mills” Thomas Fers, on September 4; and to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Willcox (Amy). Mr. and Mrs. Parker McTeer (Anna Lee) on the birth of a daughter, Anna Claire McTeer, and a son, Thomas Senn McTeer, on September 3.
Dr. Leon Stoller in the death of his wife, Jill Stoller, who died on August 14.
Jill Anne Stoller • August 27, 1942 – August 14, 2026
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION In memory of Knox Wherry Jr. by Martha Bainbridge; Jo and Harry Ussery MUSIC MINISTRY FUND In memory of Rebecca Carter by Benjamin and Amy Clauss TRANSFORMING THE HEART OF THE CITY FUND In memory of Knox Wherry Jr. by Jo and Harry Ussery
Nancy Adams, Andy Anderson, Bill Anthony, Sandra Banks, Betty Bennett, Harry Bolick, Dan Boling, Matt Covington, Brantley Daniel, Debbie Davidson, Peggy Denny, Harry Hightower, Don Hobbs, Charlie Hutton, Joe James, Al Johnson, Anne Lide, Jenny McCorkle, Rachel Mullinax, Tom Pettigrew, Ed Reed, Carolyn Rice, Thom Robelot, Louise Robinson, Jim Rush, Bob Shell, Barrett Taft, Samantha Templeton, Lewis Tollison, Steve Waddell, Beryl Wickliffe
The Healing & Prayer Service is held each Tuesday at 6:30pm in Harper Prayer Chapel. You are invited to come and receive God’s love, peace, hope, and healing through prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit. Click here to watch a video with Prayer Team member Dr. John McGraw and prayer recipient Michelle Ward to learn more about the Healing & Prayer service.
Congregational Care: To pass on information regarding a medical emergency, upcoming surgery, or admittance to the hospital, 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.
Parents, help us stay connected with your college student! Please complete a College Information Form for your new or returning college student. Forms are available at FirstPresGreenville.org and in the literature racks. Please return completed forms to Autumn Clark at aclark@firstpresgreenville.org or mail them to: First Presbyterian Church, Attn: Autumn Clark, 200 W. Washington St., Greenville, SC 29601. Thank you for helping us care for and encourage our college students in this exciting season of life!
Our fiscal year ended June 30, and we express our gratitude for your generous contributions to the annual Ministry Budget. Your support and the staff’s good stewardship resulted in a small cash flow surplus. This allowed us to begin funding a much-needed maintenance reserve for our expanded facilities. Thank you!
Tune in every Friday on our YouTube channel (@FPCGreenvilleSC) or your favorite podcast platform to catch Fridays at First with our Senior Pastor, Dr. Richard Gibbons. If you prefer email, sign up for the Fridays@First eblast, click here.
If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one on one of the following Sundays, please contact Linda Slash (lslash@firstpresgreenville.org or 864.565.0901): November 1, 8, 22, or 29; December 6.
To accompany our new Sunday morning series, Not Just Sundays, a bookmark focusing on the New Testament book of Revelation is available when you arrive for worship. They are also available in the literature racks around the church and online, click here.
SEPTEMBER 10: Fourth Quarter: A Senior Lecture Series 11: Daddy Daughter Dance 13: GriefShare Support Group 14: Catch Up Hour with Our Neighbors: FCA Furman 16: Radiance Kickoff 16: Above All Kickoff 20: Missions Sunday 25: Opening Reception for “Are We There Yet?” Exhibit 27: First Christmas@First Choir Rehearsal OCTOBER 1: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made For more events and details click here.
Connect. Grow. Serve. Make this fall a season of growing deeper in your faith and more connected to the life of our church! The new Fall Grow@First booklet has everything you need to get started—including Sunday morning worship and classes, weekday Bible studies, and music opportunities for all ages. Pick up a booklet from the literature racks or click here to explore all that’s happening this fall.
Giving appreciated stock held for more than a year can be a smart and tax-efficient way to support First Presbyterian Church. You avoid paying capital gains tax and receive full credit for the stock’s current value. If you wish to keep the stock in your portfolio, you can repurchase it at today’s price, resetting your cost basis. To make a stock gift, please contact Kristy Service (864.565.0929) or Bobby Hoffman (864.565.0962) for transfer details and to let the church know the donor name, stock, and whether the gift supports the ministry budget, capital campaign, or both.
New Testament scholars consistently regard the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans as one of the most significant and influential of his epistles. Each Wednesday at lunchtime (12:30pm) and evening (6:30pm), we will explore themes of grace, faith, salvation, and the transformative power of the gospel. Whether you are brand new to studying the Bible or have studied His Word for many years, A Deep Dive into Romans invites participants to slow down and engage deeply with Paul’s sweeping vision of God’s character and nature reflected in the inseparable love of Christ. Before the studies, lunch is served at 11:45am and dinner at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall ($10).
Looking for adventure, friendship, and opportunities to grow? Boy Scout Troop 11 gives boys and young men the chance to build character, grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and have fun along the way. Through outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, community service, and time with great mentors and friends, Scouts gain skills and experiences that last a lifetime. Parents and boys are invited to learn more! Contact Troop 11 leaders Christian Moody at moody34@gmail.com or Rob Williams at rgw515@gmail.com. Troop 11 meets on Tuesdays, 7:00pm in the Scout Hut (304 W. Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601).
Join us for the Radiance Kickoff with guest speaker, author, and podcaster Cleere Reaves! Cleere is the founder of Cleerely Stated, a faith-based brand created to encourage others with the hope and truth of Jesus. Known for her relatable and Scripture-rooted writing, Cleere has a heart for helping people see themselves, their circumstances, and the world around them through the eyes of Christ. Join us on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30pm in the Worship & Arts Center. Tickets are required and available at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events.
Children and students in K4 through 12th grade are invited to grow in faith through music each Wednesday evening as part of our Grow@First Fall Discipleship Program. Students will prepare music for worship services and the upcoming Christmas@First concerts while learning more about God and growing together through music. Come sing, learn, and grow with us! Questions? Contact Susan Messer at smesser@firstpresgreenville.org.
Join Steven Curtis Chapman for an unforgettable night filled with beloved Christmas classics, favorite songs from his celebrated Christmas collection, and timeless hits from his remarkable career—all brought to life with the beauty of strings and choir. More than a concert, The Music of Christmas Tour is an invitation to slow down, celebrate the season, and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Come sing along, make memories with family and friends, and celebrate the birth of our Savior with Steven Curtis Chapman and the music of Christmas on Thursday, December 3, in the Worship & Arts Center. Purchase tickets online at FirstPresGreenville.org/events.
Journey with us through Pilgrim’s Progress this fall! Beginning Tuesday, September 15, the FPC Arts Book Club will meet weekly at 3:30pm in B202 to read and discuss John Bunyan’s beloved Christian classic. Whether you’ve read Pilgrim’s Progress before or are opening its pages for the first time, you’ll enjoy walking alongside Christian as he encounters the trials, temptations, joys, and challenges of a life journeying toward the Heavenly City. There are many editions of Pilgrim’s Progress, so please feel free to read whichever version you prefer. Just bring your book and come ready to read and journey with us! To reserve your seat and receive the book club’s reading plan, email cfraser@firstpresgreenville.org.
Join the Missions Committee on Monday, September 14, 5:30–7:00pm in Room D305, to hear updates from Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Furman, a local ministry supported by First Pres. For more details, contact Autumn Clark at 864.565.0947.
Missional living is about carrying the gospel into the places where we live, work, and serve. To encourage our covenant partners to get involved in serving our local community, we will feature nine ministry partners during our morning services (8:30, 10:45, and 11:00am) on September 20. Each organization offers meaningful opportunities to serve and make a difference right here in Greenville. Featured ministry partners include Front Porch Housing, Bel-Aire Community Partners, Piedmont Women’s Center, Lifeline Children’s Services, Homes of Hope, Neighborhood Focus, Jumpstart Prison Ministry, Cross Culture Network, and Christian Learning Centers of Greenville County. Learn more about these ministries and discover how you can live missionally by serving our community.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 1, in the Worship & Arts Center for an unforgettable evening celebrating the unique gifts and God-given worth of our friends with special needs. Enjoy a tropical-themed fashion show, a pre-show reception, shopping, and fellowship as we celebrate that each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. Tickets are on sale now at FirstPresGreenville.org/events.
Church league basketball season for K5–12th grade is approaching! Registration is open through Saturday, September 12. Late registration is open September 13–30. Learn more details and sign up at FirstPresSports.com. Questions? Contact Caleb McKisic at caleb@firstpressports.com.
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