Volume LXXV, No. 4 | January 26, 2025

Worship at First

Sunday, January 26

Morning Worship

8:30 & 11:15 a.m.

“Way, Truth, Life”

John 14:1-14

Dr. Neil C. Stewart


Sunday School Classes for all ages

10:00 a.m.


Evening Worship

6:00 p.m.

"Faith over Feelings"

Psalm 31

Dr. Neil C. Stewart



We will be live-streaming our services on Sunday

at 8:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.

For those who do not have internet capabilities, the morning sermon is also broadcast on 1320 AM radio at 11:00 a.m.


View bulletins here

During this time, bulletins will be available online by Sunday mornings.



Wednesdays@First

Wednesday, January 29

Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.; program begins at 12:15 p.m.

Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine

"He is All My Hope and Stay"

Dr. Neil C. Stewart

Jackson Hall



Congregational Meeting

Wednesday, January 29

Dinner begins at 5:15 p.m.

Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.

Family Life Center

 


Discover “Deep and Abiding Connection” at the 2025 First Presbyterian Church Marriage Conference


We all share basic needs like food, water, and air, but one need is often overlooked: the need to be truly known. God designed us for deep relationships, reflecting the eternal fellowship within the Trinity—Father, Son, and Spirit. This divine design finds its fullest earthly expression in marriage. Yet, life’s busyness can erode this connection, leaving many couples feeling distant and unfulfilled.


Join us for the 2025 First Presbyterian Church Marriage Conference, “Deep and Abiding Connection,” as we explore what it means to cultivate intimacy in marriage. In the first session, we will examine why God created us for relationships and how marriage reflects His eternal design. The second session will provide practical tools for building, strengthening, and revitalizing your connection with your spouse.


This conference is open to couples and individuals, with childcare available for those who register. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your marriage and experience the joy of truly knowing and being known.


Event Details

  • What: 2025 Marriage Conference – Deep and Abiding Connection
  • When: Friday, February 28
  • Registration: 5:30 p.m.
  • Dinner: 6:00 p.m. (prepared by Chef Rich)
  • Teaching: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., with coffee and fellowship between sessions
  • Where: Jackson Hall
  • Cost: $10 per individual | $20 per couple


Registration is available on the church app and website. 


Yours in Christ,


Josh Squires

Minister of Counseling

Congregational Dinner and Meeting


The annual dinner and congregational meeting for the adoption of the 2025 budget, election of the 2025 Church Officers Nominating Committee, election of the church treasurer, and any other matters will take place on Wednesday, January 29, in the Family Life Center (this is a change from the previous announcement). There is no charge for the dinner which starts at 5:15 p.m. The congregational meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. 


The Corporation of The First Presbyterian Church will meet immediately following the congregational meeting to elect officers and act on any other business that may come before The Corporation.


Nurseries for infants through three years old will be available beginning at 5:45 p.m. Children’s activities for K4 – 5th grade will be offered beginning at 6:00 p.m. Parents, please feed your children prior to the nursery and/or children’s program.


Eric Gardner Presentation


Eric Gardner, who is currently a pastoral intern with our church, will be moving to France to serve as a church planting intern with World Witness. Please join us after the evening service on January 26 in the Small Dining Room of Jackson Hall to hear from Eric about the work he will be doing in France.

Leadership Sunday


We will have a joint Adult Sunday School class on Sunday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Dr. Neil Stewart will be teaching and giving us vision as we enter nomination season for officers. We encourage you to make every effort to attend. 

Men’s Wild Game Supper


Registration is now open for the annual Men’s Wild Game Supper on Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m. Former First Presbyterian Church pastor, Dr. Gabe Flurher, will be our guest speaker. Cost is $15.00. We encourage men to bring their friends and family of all ages to this special event. 

Organ Concerto Concert

Friday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.


Francis Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani and Respighi’s Suite for Strings and Organ are the featured works in February's Friday organ concert. Thomas Russell will be the organist, with Daniel Cole conducting. Please note that this will be an evening concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 

Souper Bowl of Caring 


Students will be collecting donations after each worship service on Sunday, February 9, to support local ministries. There will also be boxes in the Atrium and The Bridge to collect non-perishable goods to be donated to the Harvest Hope Food Bank. You can also contribute online through the church website or app. Please select the “Souper Bowl of Caring” fund.

Church Family


Congratulations to: 

Mary Louise and Josh Lorenzetti on the birth of their daughter, Rebecca Kaye Lorenzetti, on January 18. Grateful grandparents are Lisa and Boyd Jones. 


Caitlin and Will Kitchens on the birth of their daughter, Anne “Annie” Sullivan Kitchens, on January 19. Grateful grandparents are Dial and Cliff Kitchens.

 

 Items for Church Family

Please contact Lisa Eargle at leargle@firstprescolumbia.org.

 

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