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Women’s Summer Events

As a change of season brings a change of routine, I’d like to use the occasion to let you know about some exciting opportunities for women happening at our church this summer. On Wednesday evenings during the months of June and July, we will be gathering to discuss Humble Roots, by Hannah Anderson. Emily Padgett writes this, “Join us for a low-key, discussion-oriented book club. We’ll explore ‘how pride manifests itself in anxiety and restlessness and how humility frees us from the cycle of stress, performance, and competition’ (pg. 12). We will spend time in small groups growing relationships with one another as we think through the many forms our pride can take, how we can give it up to Jesus, and how we can worship God more fully as we rest in our humanity.” Humble Roots is a thoughtful and Biblically-grounded book, and I know this will be a great study. Register on the app or website to join us!

We will also continue our summer testimony series, The Pursuit of Godliness, in which we hear from some of our own ladies the stories of the Lord’s faithfulness in their lives. These times together are great opportunities to catch up with Sunday School and Circle members, meet new friends, or invite neighbors. It is always encouraging to hear of the Lord’s work in the lives of his children. Our dates and speakers are: June 11 - Mrs. Janet B. Altman (12:00 p.m.), July 9 - Mrs. Callie Fluhrer (6:00 p.m.), and August 6 - Mrs. Michelle Bult (12:00 p.m.).

Paul encourages Timothy to “train [him]self for godliness. [for it] is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” I hope these summer events with their focus on the word of the Lord and fellowship with sisters in Christ will serve as opportunities for you to continue in your training, and I hope you’ll make plans to join us!

Emily Woodard

Director of Women’s Ministry

VBS Volunteer Opportunities



VBS Snacks – Help us feed our hungry explorers by stopping by the VBS table in the Atrium and signing up to bring snacks for VBS. 

Decorating Days - Come help us turn our church into an African safari for our kids! Here is a list of our decorating days and times. To let us know you are coming, or for more information, please contact Hannah Lampman.

Baccalaureate Additions - May 2019

Corrigan, Edward Donald - Bachelor of Science in Finance - University of Georgia



Corrigan, Kevin Charles - Juris Doctorate - University of South Carolina School of Law

May Events at First

Upcoming Committee Meetings:

28 - World Missions Committee - 5:00 p.m. in the Frank C. Hill Mission Center

- Local Missions Committee - 4:00 p.m. in BR327 

27 Memorial Day - church office closed

June Events at First

1 Young Professionals Lake Day - 3:00 p.m. at the Davis’ Home

3 College Summer Study Begins - 5:30 p.m. off-site. Contact Rebecca Milford for details at [email protected] . 

5 Youth Pool Party - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Ridgeways’

7 First Fridays Organ Concert: Music for Young People - 12:00 p.m. - Lunch in Jackson Hall, 12:30 p.m. - Organ Concert in the Sanctuary. Cost is $5.00 for lunch.

10 - 13 Middle School In-City Mission

11 Pursuit of Godliness Luncheon - 12:00 p.m. in Jackson Hall

17 - 22 Quest Middle School Conference - at Bonclarken Conference Center

17 - 21 Vacation Bible School - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration is closed.

24 - 29 Horizon High School Conference - at Bonclarken Conference Center

26 Camp Joy Dinner & Talent Show - 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center

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