First ARP Church of Rock Hill

January 2017

Pastor’s Message Barry Dagenhart, Senior Pastor

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We are so delighted that God has added to our local church family. I’d like to give our normal Pastor’s spot to these folks so that we can learn more about them and what God has been doing in their lives. Please join me in welcoming our newest members to the life of First ARP.

We are excited to welcome

David Barnes. David was born and raised in Rock Hill. He attended Northwestern for high school, Clemson for undergraduate, and is currently in the MBA program at Winthrop with an expected completion in the spring of 2018. He currently works as a Financial Analyst at Comporium.

David enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Griffey. He likes hunting and fishing (anything outdoors really), and watching sports (most importantly Clemson football!)

We are excited to welcome Jeff and Beth Diers.

Jeff retired in April after a 42 year career in insurance, a career that took them to many cities (Louisville, Indianapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charlotte.) While in Atlanta, they were a part of Barry and Sarah’s congregation before the Dagenharts were called to First ARP. Jeff and Beth retired to a home on Lake Wylie and enjoy spending time with family and friends on the lake. Other hobbies include tennis, golf, and volunteering.

The Diers have two adult children, Lindsey and Brent, who both live in the area. In October, they celebrated Brent’s marriage to his wife, Jamie.

Christian Sympathy is extended to…

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.-Psalm 116:15

1 Chuck Cauthen 2 Eddy Coleman 4 Hall Dozier 5 Amy Kulbok Margaret Coxhead 6 Kelly Clayton Doug Stokes 7 Sarah Donahue Kathy Hogue 8 Jan Phillips Amber Graham 9 Helen Cable

11 Susan Barron Jon Meadows 13 Zac Hubbs Angie Ledford 14 Brooke Dillingham Jack Lawrence 16 Walter Revell Brenda Wilson 17 Robert Lesslie Lily McCallister Jon Wingate 19 Chris Leighton Marsha Vogel

21 Ren Norman Pat Smith 22 Nancy Johnson 24 Cindy Wilkerson 26 Joan Barkley Julie Madsen 27 Jeff Lesslie 28 Grafton Leach 30 Jamie Russell 31 Jimmie Matthews

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Sarah Harper at the death of her brother

James Watson December 11, 2016

Bill Nowicki at the death of his mother

Lucille Nowicki December 11, 2016

The family of Rhonda Johnson Logan

at her death on December 23, 2016

Women’s Ministries Bible Study Opportunities These studies are for any ladies, not just church members. Sign up at the Winter Brunch on January 7 or contact Kathy

Barron via email (mkhbarron@gmail.com) or at 803-980-0925.

Breaking Free This 10 week study led by Beth Moore leads you through scripture to discover the transforming power of freedom in Jesus Christ. Themes for this study come from Isaiah, a book about the captivity of God’s children, the faithfulness of God, and the road to freedom.

Tuesday’s @ 10:00 a.m. Runs January 10-March 14

Cost is $16

From Garden to Glory The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is a beautiful, epic, and cohesive story. It is the story of how our eternal God is on a grand mission to redeem and restore his rebellious and wayward children. But, it is not a story meant merely to inform us. The story itself is meant to transform us and invite us to participate in the glorious redemption of all things! Cost is $25 (to help purchase video)

Thursday’s @ 12:00 p.m. Runs January 12-end of April

The Armor of God This will be a monthly Bible study geared toward CAREGIVERS. We will study The Armor of

God by Priscilla Shirer with an emphasis on how it can impact our roles as caregivers to family members with special needs, to students with challenges, to parents, or to other

family members with failing or compromised health. These sessions will meet one Saturday per month with a time of brunch and fellowship to start.

First meeting Saturday, February 11, 9:30 a.m. (Brunch and study introduction) Calendar of meeting dates available at Ladies’ Brunch on January 7

Cost is $16

Women’s Ministry Ladies’ Winter Brunch Saturday, January 7 @ 10:00 a.m.— Robinson Hall

Join First ARP Women’s Ministry for brunch and to hear Abby Talley

(two-time cancer survivor, wife, adoptive mother, small business owner, and grateful servant) share her testimony.

Call the church office (327-2009) by January 3 to reserve your spot. Childcare is available for preschool & younger.

$10 (cash or check) will be accepted at the door.

YOUTH NEWS

Middle School Discipleship Groups: Sunday, January 8th, & Sunday, January 22nd (4:00 pm) High School Girls Discipleship Group: Tuesday, January 10th & Tuesday January 24th High School Guys Discipleship Group: Thursday, January 12th & Thursday, January 26th Youth Group: meets every night there is Foundations for the Family— (NOT the 7th) Looking ahead: High School Retreat March 3-5, Middle School Retreat March 24-26

Family Promise With the help of many hands, our Family Promise host week was great!

Thank you to overnight hosts: Angela Fischesser, George Coxhead, Susan & Wayne Gardner, Kelley Tuttle, Max Smith, Jamie & Joe Raines, Betsy & Jeremy Dreier, Ginger & David Smith, and Nora & Eric Madsen!

Meals were provide by the following Sunday School Classes: Spiritual Development, Grace Changes Everything, Christian Life, Covenant Life, Fellowship, and Growing in Faith.

On Monday night, the Men’s Bible Study Fellowship group invited our Family Promise group to have dinner with them. Snacks were also provided by the Emmanuel Class. All meals and snacks were enjoyed and appreciated! It was especially nice that so many members joined our guests for dinner. Thanks to Jan and Jim Phillips for taking our guests on a drive to see Christmas lights.

The Family Promise Committee worked diligently to ensure the week went smoothly. Set-up and clean-up: Nora & Eric Madsen, Ginger & David Smith, Beth & David Gault, Debbie & Buddy Brault Meal Coordination: Fran Hancock Activities: Jan Phillips Overnight Host Coordination: George Coxhead and Tim Marshall Committee: Marsha & Bill Vogel, Connie Kiser, Philip Bunch, Polly & Wayne Wingate

Our next host week is March 5-12. Many thanks to those who supported this ministry: everyone who volunteered, contributed, or prayed for our guests

and our committee.

“My command is this: Love each other as I

have loved you.” -John 15:12

All American Athletes

The Winter season of All American Athletes will begin on Sunday, January 22nd and run for 5

consecutive weeks (ending on February 19)

The Winter sport is basketball, and will meet on

Sundays from 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. at Northwestern High School (2503 W. Main Street, Rock Hill,

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We are currently seeking volunteers who can commit to the entire season. You can register to serve at:

www.allamericanathletes.org and select “Volunteer”

Please contact Jamey Dagenhart (803-517-4893) or justjoy@firstarp.org

with any questions.

Come and enjoy the 6th annual Just Joy Dance!

Plan to have fun serving, dancing, and celebrating with our “special friends with special needs” at

“A Tropical Escape!”

You won’t want to miss it!

MISSION SPOTLIGHT: David and Annelies Galletta

David and Annelies Galletta began missionary service with World Witness in 2001, serving in

Moscow, Russia, until that term ended in 2005. A former PCA and ARP pastor, David (D.Min.)

presently is a member of the Mobile Theological Training Team (MT3), which trains pastors and

church leaders in their own countries and cultures. He travels regularly to Kenya, South

Africa, and Pakistan, where he teaches modular classes in Bible and theology, particularly

working to help pastors learn how to preach Christ-centered, redemptive sermons from the

Biblical text. When he is not teaching a course or preparing to do so, he is working on his PhD in New Testament and Biblical Theology through

the University of Wales, UK and recently submitted his dissertation. The Gallettas have

three daughters. Please pray for their ministry of training pastors and leaders internationally.

MISSION OPPORTUNITY: Palmer Home for Children July 9-15, 2017

The Mission Trip Planning Committee is delighted to announce a new mission opportunity for the summer of 2017. A group will travel to Palmer Home for Children in Oxford, Mississippi. Many of you know that Sarah, Mary Margaret, Trip and Ann Grace Donohue, grandchildren of Margaret and George Coxhead, are there now. What a special joy it will be to spend time with them again! Palmer gladly accepts groups of 2-30 volunteers on a weekly basis. We would travel to Columbus (8+ hours) on Sunday, July 9 and return the following Saturday. Monday-Friday we would volunteer our services by working in the greenhouses, deep cleaning the cottages, working on the grounds, etc. Mission teams frequently bring canned foods, toiletries, sheets (twin), towels, dry goods, and cleaning supplies.

We will be housed and fed at Palmer for $25 per person/per night. Please prayerfully consider being part of this team and contact Jeanie (803-230-3487) or Walter Revell if you have questions. They would love to add you to the team.

For more information about the Palmer Home click the logo to be directed to their website.

JANUARY Calendar of Events Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship

10:00 a.m. Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Worship

*New Year’s Day 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Foundations for the Family

5:30 p.m. Meal in Robinson Hall

6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. Adult Study

7:15 p.m. Adult Choir Practice *Wednesday events will resume

January 11, 2017 *

Preschool 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. Monday-Friday

(Preschool resumes January )

Just Joy every 4th Thursday

6:30 p.m. Worship Service

geared toward special needs friends and families, but all are welcome to come and participate!

SUNDAY, January 1 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. THURSDAY, January 5 Circle #2 10:30 a.m. Circle #1 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY, January 7 Women’s Ministries Brunch 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY, January 8 Communion 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship Middle School Discipleship Groups

4:00 p.m. MONDAY, January 9 Circle #3 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY, January 10 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. High School Girls Discipleship Group

WEDNESDAY, January 11 FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FAMILY RESUMES THURSDAY, January 12 Women’s Bible Study 12:00 p.m. High School Guys Discipleship Group

SATURDAY, January 14 Men’s Breakfast 7:00 a.m.

TUESDAY, January 17 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. THURSDAY, January 19 Women’s Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen SUNDAY, January 22 Middle School Discipleship Groups

4:00 p.m. All American Athletes 4:00 p.m. @ Northwestern HS TUESDAY, January 24 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. High School Girls Discipleship Group

THURSDAY, January 26 Women’s Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Just Joy 6:30 p.m. High School Guys Discipleship Group

SATURDAY, January 28 Just Joy Dance: “A Tropical Escape” 2:00-3:30 p.m. SUNDAY, January 29 All American Athletes 4:00 p.m. @ Northwestern HS TUESDAY, January 31 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

The 2017 Flower Calendar

is now available in the T-Hall.

Please sign up for an opportunity to honor or remember a loved one, or

celebrate a special day!