Chimes: November 15-22, 2015

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The ChimesN e w s l e t t e r o f F i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f A t l a n t a

SUNDAY ScheDUle

SUNDAY ScheDUle November 15 & 22, 2015

Christ at the CeNter

Sunday, november 15

annual Campaign

• Prayer breakfast for Homeless Persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

• The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

• Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am

• Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour 11:45 am

Sunday, november 22

annual Campaign, ChriSt the King Sunday

• Prayer breakfast for Homeless Persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

• Communion Worship Service 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

• The Mustard Seed Bookstore Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

• Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 am

• Worship Service 10:45 am, Sanctuary

• Fellowship Hour 11:45 am

Dear Friends,

In 2013, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) released a new hymnal entitled Glory to God. Our Worship Council has recommended to Session that we replace our 1990, blue hymnal with the Glory to God hymnal. The Session is scheduled to vote on that recommendation at its November 17, 2015 stated meeting. If the way be clear, we would begin using the

Glory to God hymnal on Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 2016, and there will be opportunities for the congregation to purchase and dedicate new hymnals in honor or in memory of loved ones (new hymnals cost $20 each) in the early part of 2016.

Here are some interesting facts about the new hymnal:• Glory to God contains 853 hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs. • FPC keeps records of all hymns we sing in worship. There is only one hymn that we regularly

sing that is not in Glory to God: the Advent song The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came. If we want to sing this in worship, we can print copies for the congregation.

• 384 of the 853 hymns are also in the 1990 blue hymnal. The remaining pieces in Glory to God come from former Presbyterian hymnals, other denominational songbooks, and individual authors and composers.

• Glory to God includes 30 hymns from the 1955 red hymnal that were NOT included in the 1990 blue hymnal, such as Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me, We Shall Overcome, I Love to Tell the Story, Be Still My Soul, and What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine.

• Glory to God includes music from six continents, covering all major historical and contemporary sacred genres, including approximately thirty-five African American/Gospel hymns, as well as music from the Taize community.

• Glory to God includes 446 hymns that were NOT included in either the 1955 or 1990 hymnals. Some of those were composed in the last three decades.

• The Glory to God hymnal would expand our options to include beloved hymns that are not in the blue hymnal and new songs consistent with our worship.

To see the all the hymns that are included in the new hymnal, follow this link: http://presbyterianhymnalproject.com/Glory%20to%20God.pdf

Copies of the Glory to God hymnal will also be available in the Archives Room for you to explore. Finally, if you have any questions about the new hymnal, please feel free to email us.

Blessings,

Tony Sundermeier Jens Korndoerfer Senior Pastor Director of Worship, the Arts, and Organist [email protected] [email protected]

NOVEMBER 22, “Living Gratitude” Joel 2:21-27

NOVEMBER 15 & 22- Tony Sundermeier to preach

NOVEMBER 15, “Living Gratitude: Generosity”1 chronicles 29:1-9, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

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Prayers for THose IN MILITary serVICe

ensign Karim Abu-Akel captain Alexandria Miller-Anderson

Major charles AyersPVT Forrest “Woody” Bass

lt. JG Benjamin S. BondurantMaj. Jamison Bowman,

chaplain ABe3 Gregory Bridges

Sgt. Isaiah Bridges Glenn Thomas Johnson, e3 Robert louis Johnson, e1

Staff Sgt. Kevin leeLt. Wilson Mansfield McManus

captain John Warren Robey captain Gabriel Rulewicz

Brig. General Russell Sanborn

lt. David B. Sibleycommander Ryan Tewell

col. Roderick G. Turner III

Pastoral Care Report(As of October 22, 2015)

Births: Congratulations to David and Doris Clappier on the birth of a granddaughter on October 31st. Carter Bryant, 7lb, 8 oz., was born in Charlotte, NC. Proud parents are Laura and Watson Bryant.

Deaths: Our prayers are with the family and friends of Betsy McDaniel who died on October 20th in Virginia. There will be a memorial service at FPC on November 25th at 10:30 am.

We offer our condolences to Constance Laube Nichols and family on the death of her husband, Charles Fields Nichols, who died on October 27th.

Recuperating: Barbara Cox, Liza Bryan, Roland and Betty Downing, NeeNee Fortson, Avery Hannon, Barbara Hartman, Rev. Connie Lee, Randy Jones, Rena Grizzell, Judson Hall, Bill Barber.

If you have any pastoral concerns, please contact Rev. Kevin Knab at 404-228-7763 or [email protected]., or Pam Parrish at 404-228-7737 or [email protected].

C O M E - O N - A L O N G N O v E M B E R 1 9 t h !

cOMe-ON-AlONG TRIShA & JAcK SeNTeRFITT’S

NORTh GA MOUNTAIN hOMe

DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2015TIME: Meet at 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 9:30 AM

COST: No charge, but bring money for Apple Orchard Store goods.

Join us for our annual pre-Thanksgiving time of fellowship and greatfood with our beloved retired minister, Trisha Senterfitt and her husband,

Jack. Fresh barbecue and all the trimmings for lunch in their greatmountain home. Then it’s on to Mercier Orchards and their 38varieties of apples and everything scrumptious. Bring money.

Call Bruce Gregory for reservations at 404-228-2263, or e-mailhim at [email protected]. Reserve yours now.

M e r c i e r O r c h a r d s

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As we approach the 25th year since its last renovation, our exqui-site Sanctuary organ needs significant re-newal to ensure that

its 6097 pipes continue to provide beautiful music. Specifically, the organ’s thousands of leather patch-es need to be replaced, the wiring connecting organ console and pipes must be updated, the control sys-tem that allows the organist to choose the instru-ment’s sound must be replaced, and the individual sounds of our organ need to be balanced. After much research by an Organ Renovation Task Force and consideration of multiple bids, First Presbyte-rian has engaged German organ builder Orgelbau Klais Bonn to complete these renovations. The work will begin in January 2017 and will take several months to complete, but with the exception of very few Sundays, we will use the chancel organ or the Gallery organ in worship. The total cost of the proj-ect is approximately $1.3 million and we hope to raise $1.65 million in order to complete the needed work and fund a maintenance reserve specifically for the organ. Please consider supporting the reno-vation of this wonderful asset of First Presbyterian.

Organ renewal campaign

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Dear Friends of First Presbyterian church of Atlanta,

We are honored and humbled to chair this year’s Annual Giv-ing campaign. Our theme is “living Gratitude.” leading the campaign gives us a chance to express our personal gratitude for this church and the impact its many ministries have had on our lives. First Presbyterian has given us close friendships and fellowship, worship, mission opportunities, Bible study and youth programs. We know each person in this congrega-tion has also been impacted by christ’s work here, and we hope you will share your experiences and feelings of appre-ciation for this church.

The 2015 campaign will begin on October 25, 2015 and will last for four weeks. As you prayerfully consider your finan-cial commitment to the church, you may draw inspiration from the sermons for those weeks: “Reflecting on God’s Blessings,” “Being Grateful in Suffering,” “humility,” and “Generosity.” You will also hear the stories of members of this congregation who are answering the call to live out their gratitude.

each year in our house we prayerfully and thoughtfully con-sider our financial commitment to the church. This is a very personal decision for us, as it is for most people. We invite you to reflect on your call to live your expression of gratitude

and to prayerfully consider your financial commitment to this congregation and the many places and people we serve.

In addition to your pledge for the Annual Giving campaign, you can also make a commitment to the Organ Renewal campaign. Please consider your gift and make your pledge on or before November 15, 2015, the last day of our official campaign.

This is an extremely generous congregation, and we are con-fident that our collective gifts will reflect our gratitude and support the work to which we are called. We welcome any op-portunity to hear your stories of gratitude and how First Pres-byterian church has impacted you. We are also available to answer any campaign questions you may have. Please email us at [email protected].

We are excited to see how the life and ministry of this church continue to unfold. Please help to build on our strong tradi-tion by making your pledge.

Blessings,

carla and Brant Ferrell

I/We would also like to support the renewal of the sanctuary organ with a

one-time gift in the amount of $

pledge in the amount

of $ to be fulfilled by January 2019, to be paid in installments of $

each (frequency).

Name(s)

I/We are making a combined an individual 2016 pledge of $

Please apply my/our gift to the General Fund other (please specify)

I/we would like to give on a recurring basis by credit card debit card. Please charge my

VISA Mastercard American express card number

expiration date security code in the amount of $ on (date/frequency)

Recurring payments may also be set up at www.firstpresatl.org/give/.

It is my/our intent to advise (donor advised fund or foundation)

to make a charitable contribution to First Presbyterian church in the amount of $ for (year).

Please send information about making a legacy gift to the church.

I/we are unable to make a financial pledge this year but will pray for the church.

Please send me/us offering envelopes. My contact information has changed. I prefer to be contacted by

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L i v i n g G r a t i t u d e A n n u a l C a m p a i g n • O c t o b e r 2 5 - N o v e m b e r 2 2

Use the form below or pledge online: Pledge form: http://bit.ly/FPCPledge • Pledge payments: http://bit.ly/ACSSignIn

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COUPLES’ ENRICHMENTWEEKEND!AN INVESTMENT WORTH MAKING

January 29-31, 2016

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Any and all couples are welcome to participate in our 2016 couples’ enrichment weekend.

Join us at Lanier Island ResortJanuary 29-31, 2016

Retreat Begins: 8:00 pm Friday NightRetreat Ends: 11:00 am Sunday MorningTony and Katie Sundermeier, Facilitators

Payment details will be sent once email reservation is made. Cost is $400 per couple which includes four meals. Scholarships are available: inquire with Tony Sundermeier

at [email protected].

Please contact Katie Law for further information: [email protected] 404-228-7715

Save the Date!

Antonio ViVAldi - GloriAMusica Sacra Chorus & Orchestra

Rolando Salazar, Conductor

C H R I S T M A S C O n C e R T

M u s i c A s A c r A A t l A n t A

Sunday, dEC. 20 • 9:30am

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God’s Gift shop

God’s Gift Shop, an alternative

Gifting Opportunity.

Select a unique and memorable gift for everyone!

Look for us outside Fifield Hall,before services and during fellowship hour

beginning November 22or online at: www.firstpresatl.org/GodsGiftShop

All proceeds to supplement the FPC annual budget supporting Mission Council.

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t h E B u s i N E s s & p R O f E s s i O N a L

L u N c h E O NDEcEMBER 3, 2015

Joan King Salwen, Guest SpeakerJoan Salwen is an organizational strategist who has applied her craft in both business and education. She was an angel investor in Atlanta Girls’ School, the city’s only independent college preparatory school for girls. She later became the founding faculty of the school’s Sara Blakely Academy of Entrepreneurship, a program that equips girls to plan their own businesses and compete for seed capital. After earning a Master of Arts in Teaching, Joan joined and then chaired the English department and, finally, served as Head of School. Prior to joining Atlanta Girls’ School, Joan enjoyed a 20-year career at Accenture, restructuring shared services at Wells Fargo and build-ing BankofAmerica.com. As a senior partner, she led a global women’s initiative to connect women with mentors,

training, and opportunities for advancement. Joan is married to Kevin Salwen, an author and former Wall Street Journal columnist and editor. In 2008, the Salwens sold their 6,500-square-foot home, moved into one half the size, and donated half the sales price to help 20,000 villagers in Africa end their own hunger and poverty. Their children are Joseph, a budding screenwriter, and Hannah, an entrepreneur and the co-author (with Kevin) of the best-selling family memoir, The Power of Half. Joan serves on the board of the Community Foundation for Greater At-lanta and is a national trustee of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. A native of Iowa, Joan earned degrees from Agnes Scott College and Northwestern University. Most recently, Joan has accepted an appointment as a Distinguished Career Institute Fellow at Stanford University for 2016. She, her husband Kevin, and their dog Charlie will be moving to Palo Alto for 12 months in early January 2016. Join us December 3 to hear about the intersection of Joan’s professional career and personal faith.

Join us for the 2015 Business & Professional luncheon

DecemBer 3, 2015, 12:30 P.m., fifielD hall first PresByterian church of atlanta

$15.00 per person - $120.00 per table of 8. Reservations at www.firstpresatl.org/businessluncheon Questions? Please contact Rebekah LeMon [email protected] • 404-228-7703 Complimentary parking is available in the LAZ lot (1337 Peachtree St., NE) across from FPC.

he Christmas Memorial Fund is your opportunity to share in the Christmas Memorial Flowers.

The name of the person or persons you wish to memorialize will be placed on a special list in our Worship Bulletin. Attach the names to be included or return the form below to the Church with your check. Make checks pay-able to First Presbyterian Church and mail to 1328 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30309-3902. Please print plainly. The names will be printed in the bulletin exactly as you print them. Visit: www.firstpresatl.org/ChristmasMemorialFlowers

Name of Contributor:

Name(s) to be listed:

Amount of contribution enclosed: $

CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS

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youthnursery/PresChool & elementAry

YOUTH GROUP ON SUNDAY MORNINGS:All youth are welcome to join us as we continue our discussion of the parables. Beginning at 9:15 am., all sixth-twelfth graders gather in B-111 for fellowship, doughnuts, and youth worship before heading to their small groups from 10-10:30 a.m. Whether you’re new to FPC or fully immersed in our youth ministry, you are welcome. We can’t wait to see you!

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS:We have two more Middle School Friday Night Fellowships from 6:30-9 p.m.:11/13 at the Maxwells’ (venue changed!)12/18 at the Smiths’

Please email Dottie Hitchcock at [email protected] for more details, and we’ll see you there!

HIGH SCHOOLERS:Friends! After worship on November 15th, we’re headed to lunch at Bantam & Biddy (!). We’ll meet in B-111 at 12:15 p.m. and head there together. Join us – and email Ann-Henley at [email protected] so she can get pumped you’re coming.

Q2 IN ROOM 322 Q2 is FPC’s large-group fellowship for folks in their twenties and thirties. From September through May, we meet every Sunday immediately following our 10:45 a.m. worship service for coffee, doughnuts, and engaging conversation. We hope you’ll join us!

HABITAT BUILD, NOvEMBER 7, 7:30 A.M. – 3 P.M. FPC’s currently building its 40th Habitat house, and on November 7th, our twenties and thirties folks will contribute to its progress. We only have a limited number of spots, so please email Chip Edwards ASAP at [email protected]. It’ll be a great day, and we’d love to see you there.

twenties & thirties

c h i L D R E N ’ s M i N i s t R Y

PleASe JOIN US!!

Chapel WorShip- 8:30 am

childcare available for infants through kindergarteners in Rooms 185 & 187

Sunday SChool- 9:30 am

infantS & WalKerS Rooms 185 & 187

preSChoolerS (through 5/K) Room 178 (2’s), Room 176 (3’s), Room 123 (4’s/PreK), Room 121 (5’s/K)

elementary Children (1St - 5th) NeW! Sunday School starts with Music Time - check email & Posters for Details!

WorShip - 10:30 am

infantS & WalKerS childcare in Rooms 185 & 187

young preSChoolerS (2’S & 3’S) childcare in Room 176

older preSChoolerS (4’S & 5’S) Worship with parents until children’s Moment, then off to choir at dismissal

young elementary (1St-3rd gr) Worship with parents until children’s Moment, then off to Worship education

older elementary (4th & 5th gr) Worship with parents for entire service

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Adult disCiPleshiP

Berean Bible class, Room 171 (Reception)Age Range: Open to All, Format: Lecture based

community Bible study, Room B415Age Range: Open to All, Format: Discussion based

covenant class, Room 227Age Range: 40s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

Discovering God’s Word, Room 317Age Range: 40s to 80s, Format: Discussion based

Emmaus class, Room 230Age Range: 50s to 70s, Format: Lecture based

faith & Life, Room 218Age Range: 60s to 80s, Format: Lecture based

first foundations, Room 330Age Range: 30s to 40s, Format: Discussion based

internationals, Room 327Age Range: All ages, Format: Lecture based

Open Door, Room 156Age Range: 60s to 80s, Format: Lecture based

Ours for today, Room B308Age Range: 40s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

Q2, Room 322Age Range: 20s to 30s, Format: Discussion based

the Gathering place, Room 332Age Range: 30s to 50s, Format: Discussion based

aDuLt suNDaY schOOL OVERViEW9:30 - 10:30 am, Everyone Welcome!

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SON of ADVENTsunday, November 29, 2015

haNGiNG Of thE GREENs4:00-6:30 pm in Fifield Hall.

Our 23rd Annual lighting of the Tree.We make ornaments for the christmas tree, then start the season with dinner (to savor), carols to sing, and fellowship to enjoy. Youth will be “hanging Out at the Greens” and helping our preschoolers work on christmas ornaments. To register on-line go to:

www.firstpresatl.org/HOTG

sunday, December 13, 2015LEctuRE ON ViVaLDi’s “GLORia”

9:30 - 10:30 am in Fifield Hall

Ryan Bonfiglio and Jens Korndorfer willlecture on Vivaldi’s Gloria, in preparation

for our Annual christmas concert.

sunday, December 20, 2015aNNuaL chRistMas cONcERt

9:30 - 10:30 am in the sanctuary

Antonio lucio Vivaldi’s “Gloria.”Featuring the chancel choir & St. cecilia consort. Please join us as we celebrate the joy of the season.

Our 2015 Advent Devotional Booklet

This Advent devotional is produced byColumbia Theological Seminary.

It will be available around the church on Nov. 23 and in the pews on Nov. 29th.

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FIRST PReSBYTeRIAN chURch of ATlANTA

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hOW TO cONTAcT USPhone/404-892-8461

Fax/404-228-7760E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.firstpresatl.org

WORShIP Sunday communion Service - 8:30 am

Sunday School 9:30 am

Sunday Worship Service - 10:45 am

WeeKlY BROADcASTSSundays live at 10:45 am

On demand anytime www.firstpresatl.org/servicesonline

AIB cable Network (Smyrna channel 22, comcast 295)

Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.

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The Mustard Seed

The holidays are just around the corner. We have a wide assortment of hostess gifts, decorative items, jewelry and books.

Stop by and say hi!

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For information about private music instruction and group music, dance, and art classes,

please visit us on the web or call:

Katie patterson, interim Director

(404) 228-7753

www.firstpresatl.org/sfa

We have a tremendous need for outdoor work shoes, long sleeve white shirts, black shoes and

long black pants for restaurant and food

service jobs. Cold weather is just

around the corner, heavy coats and caps are

needed, as well.

• Share to care for others! •

men’s clOThing clOseT & FOOT care minisTry

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