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Gen2Gen Capital Campaign Update

Dear Fellow Members of First Presbyterian Church,

I wanted to inform you of the status of the Gen2Gen Capital Campaign that we embarked on in 2015. As you may recall, the campaign had the goal of raising enough money to pay for The Bridge over a five-year period, which would be ending at the end of this year, 2020. Our church has been faithful in its commitment to get this done so far; we now need to “finish the race.” As of now, the outstanding loan balance to pay off The Bridge is $800,000. We currently have approximately $500,000 in outstanding pledges made in 2015. As you can see, there is a difference of about $300,000 to meet our goal of paying off The Bridge in five years, assuming everyone pays their pledge in full this year. How could we get the difference? 

We are convinced that we can meet our goal this year of paying off the note. As we have stated before, the church budget includes money that goes toward the loan. If we can pay the note off this year, we will free up this money for other ministries of our church – which would be a huge blessing for the Kingdom. The Bridge has been a tremendous success for our church in so many ways, and the fruits of this investment have been harvested ever since we opened the doors – and will certainly continue to be a blessing for many years to come. Please prayerfully consider making a gift if you are able. Lord willing, we will meet our goal by the end of this year.

In Christ,

The Gen2Gen Capital Campaign Committee

Jimmy Herlong, Chairman, Emily Metzger, William Cason, Ansel Bunch, Holt Chetwood, Chandler McNair

Church Nominating Committee

Just a reminder! The Church Nominating Committee needs to receive nominations for elder and deacon candidates no later than Sunday, March 8. Additional forms have been placed next to the ballot boxes located in the Narthex, Jackson Hall, the Atrium, and in the Palmer Building on the table in the entry foyer just inside the Lady Street door. We are most grateful for your prayers and for your participation in this very important work in our church.

Thank you,

Your Nominating Committee

Wilmot Irvin, Chairman, Ken Wingate, Chuck Davis, Ed Tucker, Lisa Jones, Aimee Murphy, and Randolph Shives

2020 World Missions Conference

The Columbia area ARP World Missions Conference will be held March 4-8. Check the church’s website and app for details and the brochure.

Spring Blood Drive - March 4

Our spring blood drive will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, from noon to 6:00 p.m. in The Bridge room 125. Please put this date on your calendar so you will be eligible to donate. You may sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org (use Sponsor Code: FirstPresColumbia). Thank you! 

Church Family

Congratulations to:

Caroline and Tucker Laffitte IV on the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Ashley Laffitte, on February 5. Grateful grandparents are Helen and Tuck Laffitte. Great-grandparents are Emma and Tucker Laffitte.

Jeannie and Wilmot Irvin on the birth of their grandson, Charles Gibson Wales, on January 28. Grateful parents are Mary Brice and Jeff Wales.

Beth and Bryan Robinson on the birth of their son, Carson Bryan Robinson, on February 14.

Items for Church Family?

Contact Lisa Eargle at [email protected].

 

February Events at First

28 Officers’ Dinner - 5:30 p.m. in Jackson Hall. Please sign up on the church website or app.

March Events at First

3  WOC Board Meeting - 10:00 a.m. in BR201

      Young Professionals Gathering - 6:30 p.m. off-site

4          Spring Blood Drive - 12:00 - 6:00 p.m . in BR125. Please put this date on your calendar so you will be eligible to donate. You may sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org (use Sponsor Code: FirstPresColumbia). 

4-8 World Missions Conference and Children’s Missions Conference. A joint Columbia area ARP conference at various locations.

6 First Fridays Organ Concert: In Celebration of 225 Years. Lunch, 12:00 p.m., $5.00, in Jackson Hall. Concert, 12:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary.

7 Encouragers Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. in Jackson Hall

9-11 WOC Circles Week

13 Catawba Presbytery Senior Connect Day - 9:00 a.m. in Jackson Hall

17 Young Professionals Gathering - 6:30 p.m. off-site

21 Special Needs March Madness - 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center

25-29 225 Anniversary Celebration - Registration for volunteers and events are now open on the church website and app.

 

For more information on any upcoming events, please check our website at firstprescolumbia.org or our church app.