Proverbs 13:14

Dr. Daniel Sansbury, Pastor                                                                             February 2, 2012

It is always such a joy to receive new members! Our elders and our Church had that privilege again this past Sunday when David and Andrea Pulling, and their sons Jacob and Zachary, officially came to us by transfer of their membership from their former church in Winchester, Virginia. They met briefly before worship with the elders. They were asked the two most basic questions: “Do you publicly affirm your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord?” and “Do you now commit yourself to being active members of this congregation?” They said “yes” to both questions and the elders voted unanimously to receive them. Then they were introduced to the congregation at the beginning of the worship hour in the sanctuary, and again in fellowship after worship in the narthex. In the Presbyterian Church, we make it easy for people to join our church. We are a welcoming, inclusive church.

Yet, what happens before someone gets to the point of saying to the pastor, “We’re ready to join the Church”? As Rodger Nishioka reminded us all on Saturday at the Ephesians Event hosted by our church, a lot more happens in the sanctuary, narthex, classrooms and fellowship hall than we think. Also, all of that happening has more to do with visitors returning than anything I say as preacher for the worship service. I can have the greatest sermon in the history of Christianity, but if the congregation is not friendly, then visitors will not return. By the same token, even if the sermon is mediocre, newcomers will give a church a second or third chance so long as the church is a friendly, welcoming place to them. It is not hard for everyone to speak warmly to one another. It is not hard to extend your hand in fellowship to the newcomers. It is not hard to take just a few minutes to find out a few things about someone, and really take an interest in someone. (I find it helpful to ask easy questions like, “Are you new in Hartsville?” and “Are you new to the Presbyterian Church?” EVERYONE can answer those questions!).

Already you are a friendly church! That is why, in part, I wanted to come here as your pastor. Yet every one of us on a Sunday morning can get busy with our own thoughts and our own affairs so as not to look around the sanctuary, spot someone we do not know, and then greet them before or after worship. We are all here because someone invited us! Let us continue to invite, welcome and get to know all the people that God is sending us!

Your pastor,

Dan


CHURCH CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 5 THROUGH FEBRUARY 11
Saturday, February 4
Presbyterian Women Spiritual Retreat – First Presbyterian Church, Florence 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Sunday, February 5
Sunday School 9:45 am
Called Session Meeting for Communion Preparation 10:45 am
Worship Service – Communion and Souper Bowl Offering 11:00 am
PYC Middle School Youth Return 1:30 pm
FPC Book Club – Conference Room 3:00 pm
Youth Bell Choir – Chancel Choir Room 5:00 pm
Youth Choir – Chancel Choir Room 5:30 pm
Presbyterian Kids – Memorial Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Youth Fellowship – Super Bowl Party at the Youngbloods’ Home 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chancel Ringers – Chancel Choir Room 6:00 pm
Hartsville Chamber Ensemble – Chancel Choir Room 7:00 pm

Monday, February 6
Girl Scout Troop 183 Meeting – Memorial Fellowship Hall 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Worship Committee Meeting – Conference Room 5:00 pm
Christian Outreach and Fellowship Committee Meeting – McAlpine Room 6:00 pm

Tuesday, February 7
Staff Meeting – Pastor’s Office 10:00 am
“Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis Book Study – Conference Room 10:30 am
Children’s Subcommittee Meeting – DCE’s Office 5:30 pm
Administration Committee Meeting – Conference Room 6:00 pm
Ladies’ Bible Study at the home of Nancy Money (419 Hawthorne Drive) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wednesday, February 8
Youth Prayer Breakfast – Memorial Fellowship Hall 7:00 am
Celebration Ringers – Chancel Choir Room 9:00 am
FPK Chapel – Narthex 9:15 am
Bible Study - I Corinthians 11-14 - Conference Room 11:00 am
Choristers (1st – 5th grade) and Children’s Sunday Rehearsal – Sanctuary 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Genesis Ringers – (5th – 7th grade) – Chancel Choir Room 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Cherubs (3K – 5K) – Children’s Choir Room 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday Night Supper – Memorial Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm
Congregational Care Committee Meeting – Memorial Fellowship Hall Classroom 6:30 pm
Chancel Choir – Chancel Choir Room 7:00 pm

Thursday, February 9
Presbyterian Community Circle 10:00 am

Saturday, February 11
Habitat Work Day – 1364 Heatley Street 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Happy Birthday - February
1st Carla Dunton, Stacy Boyette                             7th Bobbie Kelley, Jon Renck
2nd Mac Cunningham, Emily Childers                 8th P.J. Casey, Trey Gibson, Miller David
3rd Steve Menius                                                      9th Mary Jane McDonald
5th Shea Holt Zachary Turner
6th Audrey Childers

OUR ATTENDANCE
January 29, 2012
Church School: 102
Worship Service (11:00 a.m.): 214

THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP
February 5, 2012
Processional Hymn: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
First Reading: Luke 5:1-11
Second Reading: I Corinthians 15:1-11
Message: “LETTERS TO A TROUBLED CHURCH, IV: Past Imperfect”
Hymn of Preparation: I Come with Joy

SUNDAY SCHOOL
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Infant Nursery – Room 116
Claudia McDaniel

Toddler Nursery – Room 121
Tamika McDaniel, Latoya Chavis

3K – 4K – Room 120
Wee Believe
Teachers: Sandy Auten, Sarah Tew

5K – 2nd Grade – Room 220A
We Believe
Teachers: Valerie Gardner, Elizabeth Johnson, Ginny Lyles

3rd – 5th Grade – Room 213A
We Believe
Teachers: Jean Robison, Norma Shepard, Glenda Quick, Julia Dixon

Middle School – Room 220B
Feasting on the Word
Teachers: Paula Davis, Pam Youngblood

Senior High –MFH Classroom
Feasting on the Word
Teachers: Kelly Sloan, Tyson Miller

ADULT
The G.R.A.C.E. Class –– Room 212
Max on Life
Teachers: Debby and Alan Norwood

Seekers Class – Room 207B
Christianity and Missions in Africa
Teacher: Curtis Lee

Busy Adult Class – Room 207A
What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?
Teachers: Gwen Davis, Wade Hicks, Cathy Cuppett, Jerry Sadauskas, Larry Renck
Please join the Busy Adults in Room 207A for an exciting eight week study. "What's the LEAST I can believe and STILL BE a Christian??” Pastor and author, Martin Thielen, has compiled a list of ten things Christians need to believe and ten things they don’t need to believe to qualify as Christians. This lively and engaging book will be a help to seekers as well as a comfort to believers who find themselves questioning some of their earlier assumptions about being a Christian.

Men’s Bible Class Study – McAlpine Room
Standard Lesson Commentary
Teachers: Dr. Allen McCutchen, Frank Winslow

Women’s Bible Class – Conference Room
Disciple – Introduction to Luke
Teacher: Betty Winslow

CHRISTIAN SERVICE
ELDER GREETER
February: John Webb

LAY GREETERS
Feb. 5:   Gladys and Drew Case
Feb. 12: Luke Johnson, Bennett Meadows, Don Clark, Jr., Emily Stacy

LITURGISTS FOR 11 AM WORSHIP
Feb. 5:    Lacey and Wes Daniels
Feb. 12: Jessie and Isobel Morphis

USHERS FOR 11 AM WORSHIP
Feb. 5:    Heather and Gene Norwood, Head Ushers 
                Haydon Norwood, Kevin Norwood
                Tonda and Brian Meadows
Feb. 12: Heather Norwood, Head Usher
                Claire Gore, Megan Porter
                Maura and Michelle Hood
                Emily and Jeff Stacy

ACOLYTE
Feb. 5: William Daniel
Feb. 12: Sarah Childers

INFANT NURSERY (Room 116)
Feb. 5: Annette Hope
Feb. 12: Julia Dixon

CHILDREN IN WORSHIP (Room 208)
Feb. 5: Jennifer Waldrop
Feb. 12: Susie Beattie

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Feb. 6: Helen Fuller, Anne Smith
Feb. 7: Bobbie Kelley, Michelle Hood
Feb. 8: Barbara Lee, Meg Garges
Feb. 9: P.J. Casey, Ann Gettys
Feb. 10: Betty Shepard

With Our Sympathy
The Christian Sympathy of the congregation is extended to James Menius and Flynn Menius upon the death of Amber Michelle Menius, daughter of James and granddaughter of Flynn. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 30, at First Presbyterian Church, Hartsville.

The Christian Sympathy of the congregation is also extended to Marcia Krueger upon the death of her husband, Dr. Kenneth William Krueger, Sr. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, at First Presbyterian Church, Hartsville.

Please keep the families in your prayers.

Communion Sunday
We will receive the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper at the 11:00 a.m. worship service this Sunday, February 5. Communion will be served by the traditional passing of the elements. All who trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and their baptized children, are invited to partake of the sacrament with us.

Wednesday Night Supper
Please join your church family on February 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Memorial Fellowship Hall. Costs of meals are as follows: free for children 4 and under, $3.00 for children ages 5 – 9, $6.00 for ages 10 and up, and $7.00 for takeout plates. Reservations are required weekly by Tuesday at noon and may be made by calling the church office at 332-3622, sending an email to office@firstpreshart.org or filling out a reservation card in the church pew on Sunday. The menu for February 8 is stewed beef with carrots and potatoes, seasoned rice, butter beans, yeast roll and blueberry crumb cake. Please be sure to specify ages of your children when making your reservations.

FPC Book Club
There will be two FPC Book Club Meetings in February. Please join us this Sunday, February 5, at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room as we discuss the book, Wish You Well, by David Baldacci. Wickie Wheeler will lead our discussion. Our second selection will be Billy Graham's new book, Nearing Home. This book is less than 200 pages long and was chosen so we could stick to a schedule we had decided upon last November. This book is about life, faith and finishing well. Ann Dixon suggested this book for our club. It can be purchased for Kindles for $8.84. Dr. Dan will review this book with the group on February 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the McAlpine Room. Please join us.

Congregational Care Committee
The Congregational Care Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial Fellowship Hall Classroom. All those interested in serving on this committee are invited to attend!

Pictorial Directory
Our next scheduled photo sessions will be Wednesday through Saturday, February 8-11. Be sure to mark your calendars and schedule your session early so you have the best choice of times. We have tables set up in the Narthex BEFORE and AFTER each Sunday service for scheduling the future dates. The schedules are also available at the Wednesday night dinners. Please stop by and choose a time for your pictures. If you absolutely cannot schedule on Sunday or Wednesday, you may call Ken Hughes at 332-7820 to arrange a time. Please DO NOT call the church office; they do not have the schedules. The directory won't be complete without everyone in it!

Enjoy Sunday Lunch at Bizzell’s while supporting First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Sunday, February 5
Buffet Lunch will be served
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
MENU
Fried Chicken & Chicken Livers, Shrimp n Grits, Chicken Dumplings
Beef Stroganoff, Cream Potatoes, Rice Pilaf
Shoe Peg Corn, Green Beans, Medley Sauteed Vegetables
Yeast Rolls, Caesar Salad
Sweet and Unsweetened Tea, Water
Assorted Desserts including Chocolate Cobbler!
$9.95 + TAX Adults $6.50 + TAX Kids (7-12) FREE (6 & under)
A portion of the proceeds will go to First Presbyterian Kindergarten

Scheduling Note
For 2012, the session will meet on the fourth Monday evening of each month. Next session meeting: February 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars!
Sunday, February 5
Presbyterian Kids on Campus
Work on Children’s Sunday
Wednesday, February 8
Children’s Sunday
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal - Sanctuary
Sunday, February 12
Children’s Sunday - Last Rehearsal during the Sunday School Hour
Presbyterian Kids - Bowling in Florence
Sunday, February 19
Activities on Campus
Sunday, February 26
Activities on Campus

Presbyterian Kids - (1st – 5th grade)
This Sunday, February 5, Presbyterian Kids will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Memorial Fellowship Hall for dinner and to work on Children’s Sunday. We only have ONE more week to prepare. We hope everyone will join us. Should you have any questions, please contact Bob Sloan.

On Sunday, February 12, the children will celebrate all of their hard work over the past weeks by traveling to Florence for an afternoon/evening of bowling. More information coming soon!

Nursery News - Stock the Pantry Sunday
In the spirit of Children’s Sunday, the Children’s subcommittee would like to ask for your help to stock the pantry in our nursery. We are currently in need of baby wipes, cookies, juice, Goldfish crackers, Clorox Wipes, Kleenex, and AA and AAA batteries. This is a great way to support our children’s ministry. On Sunday, February 12, there will be two large boxes in the narthex for you to deposit donations. Should you have any questions, please contact Mary Lathan Steele.

Super Bowl Parties
Sunday, February 5, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This Sunday, February 5, the Middle School youth and the Senior High youth will meet at the home of Pam and Pat Youngblood (499 Sandy Point Lane) for a Super Bowl/Sloppy Joe party. Senior High youth are asked to bring a 2 liter drink and the Middle School youth need to bring an appetizer or sweet. Should you have any questions, please contact Pam Youngblood.

Friday, February 3
PYC Middle School Retreat at Camp Pee Dee Retreat Center
Sunday, February 5
Middle School Youth return from Camp Pee Dee Retreat
Souper Bowl Sunday Offering
Super Bowl Party Middle School and Sr. High at the Youngbloods’ home
Sunday, February 12
Youth Fellowship - Service Project
Sunday, February 19
Activities on Campus
Sunday, February 26
Activities on Campus

PYC Middle School Retreat
This Friday, February 3, 10 youth and 2 adults will be traveling to Camp Pee Dee Retreat Center for the PYC Middle School Retreat. During our time at camp, we will gather with about 50 youth from across our presbytery to “Get Fired Up and Inspired to Light up the World for Jesus Christ.” Please keep our youth and adults in prayer while they are away.

Youth:
Zach Askins, Nolan Dittenhauser
Mac Folsom, Caroline Lee, Sarah Lee
Madeline McElveen, Caleb Riley
Amanda Sloan, Ben Youngblood
Brian Youngblood
Chaperones:
Amah Riley, Kelly Sloan

Montreat Youth Conferences Payment Plan Reminder
Middle School Montreat Youth Conference
“Rooted In Love”
July 18 - 22, 2012
Cost - $375
Payment plan:
January 9 - $100 non-refundable deposit
March 5 - $100
April 9 - $100
May 7 - $75

Senior High Montreat Youth Conference
“Perfectly Imperfect” - July 21-28, 2012
Cost of Conference - $455
Payment plan:
January 9 - $100 non-refundable deposit
March 5 - $127.50
April 9 - $127.50
May 7 - $100
Please contact Kelly Sloan with any questions.

Presbyterian Women
All Presbyterian Women from New Harmony are welcome to attend a Spiritual Retreat Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Park Avenue, Florence. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. The program will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. The theme for the morning is “Giving a Gift that Lives On: YOURSELF.” The speaker will be Rev. Jody Foster. For more information, call Eloise Renck at 332-7865.

Presbyterian Women Monthly Luncheon
Tuesday, February 21 - 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Fellowship Hall
Please call 332-3622 to RSVP by Friday, February 17

Souper Bowl Sunday
This Sunday February 5, 2012
This Sunday, February 5, 2012, the youth will hold soup pots at church doors for Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday. They will join young people in churches across the country to collect money for those who are hungry and hurting. Last year, FPC collected $1065.11. This year, wouldn’t it be great if we could double the amount? Please support the youth of our church in this effort to “love our neighbors” by dropping your dollars in the soup pot this Sunday. This year all donations will go to the Hartsville Food Bank.

Habitat Work Day
Please join us on Saturday, February 11, for our Habitat work day. We will meet at 1364 Heatley Street at 8:30 a.m. and plan to finish between noon and 1:00 p.m. Below is a list of work items. Bring your tools and join us!
Inside
1. touchup wall paint as needed
2. repaint interior doors and trim work as needed
3. 2nd coat on attic door
4. paint exterior of the front and back door and trim work
5. shoe molding - white on tile and wood at cabinets
6. caulk behind counter tops (need a filler or strip of foam to go down in the gap to hold the caulk up)
7. blinds
8. toilet paper holder
9. clean tubs
Outside
1. layout timbers for driveway and stake with rebar
2. level dirt around edge of foundation
3. pick up trash

Our Troops:
Please remember in prayer our troops as they serve our country: Greg Jones (nephew of Anna Hill), Gage Horton (son of Tracy and Brett Horton, grandson of Sidney and John Horton), Justin Hall (grandson of Julia and Phil Hart), Mitchell Register (cousin of Brandi Wheeler), Lt. Col. Will Zemp, Major Jimmy Liddle (husband of Katie McKorell Liddle), Melissa Holden Miller, Sgt. Kevin Capazzi (son of Joann and Ted Wurzbacher), LCDR Mary Katey Hays (niece of Bob and Ginny Hays), James Graham (son of Ernest McDonald), Steven Turnbach (son-in-law of Bob and Anne Kearns), David Padgett (friend of Rose Collins), Bruce Jones (nephew of Sam Tomlinson), Daniel Sansbury (son of Dan and Joye Sansbury).

Please keep in prayer:
Colleen Hinton (mother of Cathy Guy), the family of Dr. Kenneth Krueger, the family of Amber Menius (daughter of James Menius, granddaughter of Flynn Menius), Mary Bailey Suitt, Pam Chapman (mother of Joye Sansbury), the family of Daphne Arthur, the family of Kay Meares Whaley (cousin of Press Beattie), the family of Merrell Gregory (sister of Rolfe Godshalk), the family of Patsy Bowers, Elza Stout (mother of Gay Blackmon), the family of Virginia S. Davis (mother of Jay Davis), Clarence McArthur (father of Sandy McArthur), the family of Edwin Goddard (brother of Libby Maffit), Keirsten Wildeboer (niece of Sara Wildeboer, cousin of Joan Wildeboer), Frank Flowers (father of Meg Clark), Allie Young (friend of Janie Fuller), the family of Angus Rose Nicholson Stewart (father of Miriam Hutto), the family of Amos Spady (family friend of Clarence Clodfelter and Pam Youngblood), Margaret Dudley (granddaughter of Sybil Dudley), Ross Hays (father of Bob Hays), Dan Hart (son of Julia and Phil Hart), Delmouth McElveen (father of Greg McElveen), Tony B. Grant, Carson Wright (father of Audrey Childers), Sidney Horton, John Horton, David Lanier and family, Frieda Reamer (cousin of Ginny Hays), Mark Sheffield, James Menius, Marlee Hart (granddaughter of Phil and Julia Hart), Betsy O’Connor (daughter of Jane and Kirk Dunlap), Gay Morrison, Trent Hill, Deb Dunlap, and our Residents at the Presbyterian Community.