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SUNDAY ScheDUle

Sunday, december 19

Fourth advent Sunday Prayer breakfast for Homeless persons - 6:30 am, Fifield Hall

Communion Service - 8:30 am, Winship Chapel

The Mustard Seed Bookstore - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Worship Service - 9:00 am, Sanctuary

Sunday School for All Ages - 10:05 am

Fellowship Hour - 11:00 am Fifield Hall

Worship Service - 11:15 am, Sanctuary

Fellowship Hour - 12:15 pm, Reception Room

Nursery/Preschool Staff Christmas Lunch - 12:30 am, Womens Bible Classroom

Youth Musical Rehearsal - 12:30 pm, Fifield Hall

Friends of Silence - 5:00 pm, Group Counseling Room

Friday, december 24

chriStmaS eve Church Family Candlelight Service - 4:00 pm, Sanctuary

Holy Communion and Candlelight Service - 5:30 pm, Sanctuary

Vivaldis Gloria Service of Lessons and Carols Saint Cecilia Consort and Chancel Choir - 10:30 pm, Sanctuary

December 19 & 26, 2010 christ at the center

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December 26 - Kevin Knab to preach

he christmas s tory is fu l l

of songs of praise and joy, including t h e s o n g s t h e angels sing to the shepherds. After the Shepherds go to see Jesus they go into the towns praising his name.

But praise does not end there. Through out the Old Testament, writings tell of how the whole of creation has a purpose. In explaining Gods grandeur, every aspect of creation has a part in praising God from the highest stars to the flecks of dust and everything in between. Psalm 148 is a creation psalm. The detail and richness of the language used in this psalm rings out like bells through the christmas season. The peculiar language references sea monsters, waters stored above the heavens and cedar trees. The echoes of Jesus birth reverberate after christmas in the words of Psalm 148. Join me in exploring these connections in examining the depth of praise throughout the eons.

Kevin Knab

Sunday December 266:30 am - Prayer Breakfast for Homeless8:30 am - Communion Service in Winship Chapel9:00 am - No Sunday School 10:15 am - Worship Service in the Sanctuary11:15 am - Fellowship Hour in The Reception Room

s we make our w a y t o w a r d Bethlehem, we

h a v e b e e n t a l k i n g together in our Advent sermon series about the names that Isaiah used to envision the coming of the Messiah:

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His

shoulders, and He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. On this fourth Sunday in Advent, our attention turns to this final ascription, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:2-7). The hebrew word for peace is Shalom, and it means not only the absence of war but also a state of wholeness, health, reconciliation and to be at rest (Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible). That was the vision which God gave to Isaiah as he prophesied during those ancient days of conflict, fear and darkness for the people of Judahand that is the same vision which Luke describes in his gospel as the angels sang on that first Silent Night to the shepherds in the hills surrounding Bethlehem: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth among all people! (Luke 2:14). The vision of Gods peaceable Kingdom is one of the major themes in the Bible, and that will be the focus of our sermon this coming Sunday. I look forward to being with you in worship this coming Sunday, and hope that you will invite your family and friends to come on along as well!

Faithfully yours,

George B. Wirth

December 19 - George Wirth to preach

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Care, Growth & events

Pastoral Care Report(As of December 8, 2010)

Hospitalized: Margaret Williams

Recuperating: Terry Greene, Mary Busko

Births: Congratulations to the following grandparents: Margy and Dan Smith following the birth of Master Zinn Gustavo Smith-Tovar, on November 22nd in Austin, TX; very proud parents are Stacey and Vincent Smith-Tovar: Steve and Norma Feagin upon the birth of Miss Evelyn Clare Feagin on December 1st; proud parents are Toby and Jennifer Feagin and big sister is Lucy.

Deaths: We are sad to announce the death of our long-time member, Mr. G. Arthur Howell Jr. Mr. Howell is survived by his wife Jenny, and Mike & Marty Franchot and family. We also send our deepest con-dolences to Gwen Smith, Erin Woodward, Lisa Watson and Juanita Smith following the death of mother and grandmother, Sylvia Ann Woodward, on November 28th.

Prayers for THose IN MILITary serVICe

This is a list of known servicemen/women in our Church family.

To add names, please call 404.228.7719.

Pray for:Chaplain Capt. Jamison Bowman

ABE3 Gregory Bridges Sgt. Isaiah Bridges

LCPL Austin W.P. Eskew First Airman Kevin Lee

1st. Lt. Alexandria Victoria Miller Captain John Warren Robey

Captain Gabriel Rulewicz Ensign David B. Sibley USNLt. Commander Ryan Tewell Col. Roderick G. Turner III

1st Sgt. Antonio G. Whitfield MC2 Tyler Wilson

An elegant service of worship certain to fill

your heart with the Spirit of Christmas.

ViValdis Gloria & serVice of lessons &

carols

DEC. 24, 10:30 pm

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ur RAINBOWS program resumes on January 6. New children may join at this time. RAINBOWS is a weekly support group program for children and

youth who have experienced traumatic change such as divorce, abandonment, deployment of parent with the military, incarceration or death. Parents and guardians also meet as a group to consider what is happening in their families from the childs point of view. This program is open to the community and there is no charge. For more information or to register, call Susan Anthony at 404-257-9388, or the Pastoral Care office at 404-228 7719.

raINBoWs sCHeDULe Thursday evenings, Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 Dinner: 6:00 Groups: 6:45-7:45

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ProGrams & events

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There will be no Wednesday evening programs other than Youth Musical Rehearsal

dec. 22 & 29youth muSical rehearSal 5:00 - 7:00 pm - FiFielD hall

W E D N E S D A Y @ F I R S T

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WEDNESDAY

No Wed. night activities Dec. 22 or 29

A casual service suitable for the entire family. Celebrate Christmas Eve with carols, the story of the Nativity (complete with costumed angels and shepherds) and of course the traditional lighting of the candles.

ChurCh Family CandleliGht

ServiCe

christmas eVe 5:30 pmchristmas eVe communion & candlelight serViceOur traditional Worship Service. Featuring The Brass Quintet, Chancel Choir, congregational carols and communion. In addition, Dr. George B. Wirth will preach The Power of His Name: Emanuel. All concluding with a breathtaking lighting of the candles sung to Silent Night.

away For the holidays?

http://www.firstpresbyterian.tv all three Christmas Eve Services

& Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

Worship with us live from any

place in the world.

DEC. 24, 4:00 pm

DEC. 24, 5:30 pm

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ProGrams & events

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On December 19, we will hold our Annual Christmas Breakfast for persons who are

homeless. Community Ministries

asks that you help us in providing each

person a gift card of $25.00 from any Target Retail Store.

There are

a hundred reasons To help.

you only need one.

look for The sign-up Table near fifield hall or call

mary joe dellinger aT 404-228-7766

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Epiphany Worship ServiceCompleting the twelve days of Christmas,

Epiphany is the welcome, joyous conclusion tothe entire sweep of Advent-Christmas.

Sunday, January 29:00 & 11:05 a.m., Sanctuary

Dr. George B. Wirth preaching

Wednesday, January 56:30 7:30 p.m., Reception Room

Led by Revs. Hardy Kim and Kevin Knab

Do YoU kNoW the StorY behiND oUr StAiNeD GLASS

WiNDoWS?On Founders Day, January 9,

come join the Archives Commit-tee in the Sanctuary during the Sunday School Hour and hear

Bill Lyons presenting Sermons in Stained Glass: History and Interpre-

tation. There will be handouts and lots of interesting facts re-

vealed! Bill will begin his talk at 10:15 am.

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ProGrams & events

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loving kindness

walking humbly

urban ministry conference

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Join our church members and friends from across the city as we serve God, celebrate Martin Luther Kings birthday and his legacy by reaching out to others during The Urban Ministry Conference (see the article to left for complete details). Making a Difference in a Com-munity of Need. Remembering, Celebrating and Acting through compassionate Service.

The Partnership Ministry & Community Ministries will be working together to present the 2011 Urban Ministry Confer-ence January 13-17. The Partner-ship Ministry will be sponsoring two events, Dinner and A Movie on Friday night January 14 and a Spiritual Retreat on Saturday January 15, both events to be held at First Presbyterian Church. The Conference will focus on Building the Beloved Com-

munity based on Ephesians 2:14: For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility. Fridays night Dinner & A Movie will feature Invictus the story of how a South African soccer team became a sym-bol of overcoming the barriers of apartheid in the wake of President Mandelas victory. The film, star-ring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon will be a perfect introduc-tion to Saturdays conference. Plan now to attend both events. Child-care will be available upon request.

Building the Beloved CommunityMark your calenders now for the 2011 Urban Ministry Conference.

CoMMUnity Ministries

JAN. 13 - 17

Mark your

calenders

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Each Sunday the Marketplace will be open to sell food, candy and Jamaican goods!Come visit us outside Fifield Hall!

All proceeds will benefit our Jr. and Sr. High Mission Trips to Jamaica in June 2011.

CALLING ALL ACCOMPLISHED NEEDLEPOINT STITCHERS!

We are starting a needlepoint project creating RESERVED caps for the pews. These caps will be used for communion services, funerals and weddings. If you would like to be a part of this project, please contact Katherine Davey or Cindy Candler. For more information

call 404-687-0268. We look forward to hearing from you.

J o i n u s a t t h e r i d g e s r e s o r t

Make plans now to attend the All Church Retreat, in Hiawassee, GA at the fantastic

Ridges Resort!

all ChurCh retreatCOMMuniTy OF FAiTH

FEBRUARY 25FEBRUARY 27

SAV E T H E D ATE SAVE THE

DATE

THE PARTNERHSIP MINISTRY EXTENDS MANY

THANKS TO THOSE OF YOU WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SOAP DRIVE TO

BENEFIT THE METRO STATE WOMENS PRISON. AT LAST

COUNT WE HAD COLLECTED MORE THAN 1500 BARS

OF SOAP! OUR ORIGINAL GOAL WAS 700. SEE WHAT

HAPPENS WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER IN PARTNERSHIP

WITH HILLSIDE PC TO ACCOMPLISH AN

OUTREACH TO OUR COMMUNITY!

Epiphany 2011The New Year's Journey

Rev. Craig GoodrichAssociate Pastor, FPC

Sunday, January 210:05 11:00 am

Fifield Hall

Forum @ First ~ Sponsored by the Stembler Ministry

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First Presbyterian & Hillside Presbyterian Youth present...

Christ & Culture at Christmas

Led by Rev. Hardy Kim & Rev. Kevin Knab Sunday, December 19

10:05 11:00 amFifield Hall

Forum@First Sponsored by the Stembler Ministry Our New Book Clubcontinues with great converstation about ...

Join us Sunday, January 23 at 2:00 pm in Decatur.Sponsored by the Hillside and First Presbyterian Partnership and

Christian Education Ministries. Call Darryl Payne (404.298.5920)or Lindsay Armstrong (404.228.7713) for details.

...Its not about invading the United States or stealing social services or jobs from American workers. Enriques Journey is about love. Its about family. Its about home. ~ The Washington Post - Luis Alberto Urrea

Sonia Nazario

Available atThe Mustard Seed

Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 7:00 pmFriday and Saturday, January 7 & 8, 2011 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 3:00 pm

$10.00 Admission

404-228-7751

first Presbyterian church of Atlanta fifield hall

All proceeds

benefit our 2011

mission trips!

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Thank you to all the teachers, parents and vol-unteers who helped with this years Childrens Christmas Pageant. A special thank you goes out to Ann Council and Gail Price! Thank you!

December 19 4th and 5th graders serve at the Prayer Breakfast at 6:15 am.

December 22 Merry Christmas No LOGOS or Wednesday night activities.

Food Drive Update All the food collected during the fall food drive has been counted and weighed, and we are excited to report that 1,360 pounds of food was contributed by the nursery/pre-school, elementary and weekday preschool children and families! Way to go!!

youth

YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTIES! DECEMBER 19 5:00-7:30 PM All youth are invited to join us for our annual Christmas Parties. This year, the Jr. Highs will go to Reeder Meades Home and the Sr. Highs to Erich Smiths Home. Since both families are in Ansley Park, we will ask everyone to be dropped off at the parties. Directions will be in the Youth Weekly Email. All youth are asked to bring a uni-sex wrapped gift (under $8) to the part for our Gift Exchange Game. Also youth are asked to bring items for Childrens Goodie Bags for Egleston Childrens Hospital for our Christmas Service Project. Also, we will have dinner (bring $5.00).

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 21 6:00-8:00 PM All College Students are invited to join us for a College Open House at Colleen Farrisees Home. Watch mail for invitations. We will have food, fellowship and a brief meeting about our Haiti Mission Trip on May 29-June 4, 2011. Dont miss this opportunity to catch up with your church friends.

YOUTH SKI RETREAT JANUARY 14-17, 2011

Dont miss our Annual Youth Ski Retreat to West Virginia. All youth and friends are invited to attend. We depart Friday night and return on Monday afternoon. We will ski at Winterplace Ski Resort and stay at Pipestem Lodge. If you are inter-ested, email Allison Per-Lee at aper-lee@firstpresat.org

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Youth will continue

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during the holidays

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December 19 12:

30 - 4:30 PM

December 23 12:

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December 26 11:

30-3:30 PM

December 30 12:

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January 2 -1:00-6:0

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January 3 1:00-8

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Hairspray rehearsals are in full swing!Thank you to all the participants in the 27th

annual Childrens

Christmas Pageant. We

are grateful for your role in this

beloved holiday tradition, when our

children lead us in worship and

share with us the wonder of this

holy season.

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adult sunday sChool

berean bible claSS Reception RoomOn December 19, Dr. Harry R. Workman. Director of Church Relations and Advancement for Presbyterian College will deliver a special Advent message. We will not meet on December 26. Please join another class.

community bible Study Room B415On Dec. 19th, join us on the 4th Floor as we continue our study of The Gospel According to John. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

covenant claSS Room 230On Dec. 19th, Hardy Kim will lead us. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

diScovering godS Word Room 317On Dec. 19th, we will conclude our study of John Claypools book, Stories Jesus Still Tells: The Parables, with a lesson on Chapter 10: The Final Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46). On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

emmauS claSS Room 227 On Dec. 19th, were getting festive with a Christmas brunch, warm Emmaus-style fellowship and a message from the heart by our own Tim English who will be sharing his faith story. Class to be held in our regular room. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

Faith and liFe Room 218On Dec. 19th, we will enjoy fun and fellowship with our Annual Christmas Brunch. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

Forum @ FirSt FiField HallOn Dec. 19th, we welcome our own Rev. Hardy H. Kim and Rev. Kevin D. Knab to discuss Christ and Culture at Christmas. All are welcome! On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

internationalS Room 327 On Dec. 19th, Margaret Blackmon, FPC member will share her recent experience in Congo. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

meditation group Room 319 On Dec. 19th, both beginners and pros are welcome as we meet for guided meditation designed to awaken us to a greater sense of the presence of God, help us relieve stress and negative emotions, remove blocked energy from our bodies and let the healing light of God surround us. Please join us! On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

open door Room 156 On Dec. 19th, please join us as we celebrate the season with some wonderful good cheer and hear from Lorraine Carribean about the Aging Population in America. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

ourS For today Room B308On Dec. 19th, Dr. Martha Moore-Keish concludes her three-part series, The Role of Christianity in Other Religious Traditions. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

Spiritual living Room B202On Dec. 19th, we will enjoy fun and fellowship with a Christmas Brunch. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

the upper room Room 332On Dec. 19th, Rev. Lindsay Armstrong concludes her 2-week Christmas series. All are welcome. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

young coupleS claSS Room 219On Dec.19th, well conclude our Advent Series. On Dec. 26th, we will not meet. Merry Christmas!

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circle 1 Monday, January 24th at 7pm at the home of Laura Nunnally, 3180 Arden Road

circle 2 Monday, January 3rd at 10am at Canterbury Court

circle 3 No meeting in January

circle 6 Monday, January 10th at 10am. Contact Adele Shepherd for location

circle 7 Monday, January 3rd at 10:30 am at the home of Carolyn Smith, 3809 Castlegate Drive

circle 8 Monday, January 10th at 7pm at the home of Caroleta Garrett, 504 Ansley Villa Drive

circle 9 Monday, January 3rd at 11am at the Lenbrook Dining Room

circle 11 Thursday, January 20th at 7pm. See Evite for location or contact anncouncil@gmail.com

circle 12 Tuesday, January 11th at 7pm. See Evite for location or contact goodcaitie@yahoo.com

circle 13 Tuesday, January 25th at 6:30pm. See Evite for location or contact kbhamer@comcast.net

Come Join Us! Contact Tanya Soderberg, tsoderberg@bellsouth.net,

for information about joining an FPC Womens Circle

SCHEDULEPRESBYTERIAN WOMEN J a n u a r y

The Usual Suspects had the Christmas Concert rockin!

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

please visit us on the web or call:

Will Breytspraak, Directorwww.PSPAonline.org

(404) 228-7772wbreytspraak@firstpresatl.org

WiTHOuT MuSiC, LiFe iS A JOuRney THROugH A DeSeRT

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Prelude Sinfonia Pastorale Stamitz Introit All My Heart Today Rejoices Eberling Anthem A German Christmas TuckerOffertory Wachet Auf (movt 4) J.S. BachBen.Rsp. Lo, How A Rose Eer Blooming Praetorius/SandstrmPostlude Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella arr. Keith Chapman

Music for December 19

Prelude Noel X Claude Louis DAquin Anthem Where Shepherds Lately KneltOffertory Marys Magnificat Andrew Ben. Rsp. Go Tell it On the MountainPostlude Fantasy on Hark the Herald Angels Sing Gordon

Music for December 26