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400 W. Main St., Laurens, South Carolina
(864) 984-6561

                    First Presbyterian Church is a worshipping community of disciples of Jesus Christ seeking to welcome, equip, transform, serve and witness as a family of faith.

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Worship Aids

Everyone in the church family is reminded that there are large print hymnals and listening aids available for personal use during the worship services. Please contact one of the ushers if you or someone you know are in need of  these items to make your participation in worship services more meaningful each week.

A LOOK AHEAD

Area Youth
Please check the Youth Ministry page for current activities and opportunities.

 Opportunities to Volunteer
Hospice of Laurens
Laurens Store
681-1312
Clinton Store
833-1314

Special Event
September 5
9:45a.m.
Intergenerational Sunday School Event in Hunter Hall

Over 50 Adult Retreat
Camp Fellowship
Sept. 27-29
2010
Bible Study Leader
Dr. Bob Bryant
Worship Leaders
Dr. Charles Elliott
Rev. David JonesII
Rev. Jonathan Bowling

Squealin' on the Square is Coming
First weekend in October

Organ Concert
Sunday
October 24
5 p.m.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Reuter Organ

Operation Christmas Child
Seeking individuals to work as a team to coordinate the "Christmas shoebox" project later in 2010. Those interested contact Robbie Hill at 923-4801

         Reminder

DONATE  inactive /old cell phones to help First Steps. There is a box in the hallway outside the sanctuary. 

They do not need any accessories or chargers.

 For more information, call the

First Steps Office (984-8130).

Morning Worship Service Sunday September 5, 2010 11:00 am

Sermon:  "Lord, Teach Us to Pray"    Dr. Elliott
Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7; Luke 11:1-13

 ( Child care provided during Sunday Morning Service )

Weekly Church Schedule
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  (closed one hour mid-day)
Volunteers man the phone Fridays until noon.
 

Attendance Report Aug. 29, 2010

Sunday School -- 55
Worship Service -- 175

Prayer Ministry

     Prayer ministry is available in the parlor (first room on the right) immediately after the worship service
     each Sunday for anyone who desires prayer for personnel needs or for the needs of a loved  one. 

Tuesday Night Bible Study

Bible study  Tuesday night  at 7:30 in Cook Conference Room.
Come join us.

Strategic Planning / Visioning Project
      The project will be directed by the Rev. Dr. Eric Skidmore of Columbia and
       will continue through January 2011.

        Details to follow.

Search for a Director of Christian Education
    Success: Lauren Kay has accepted the position of Director of Christian Education effective September 1.
                     Office Hours
                               Monday, Wednesday, Friday
                                         9:00 - 12 noon
                                         Phone Numbers:
                                                         833-7964 (H)
                                                         872-2907 (cell)
                                                E-mail:   laurenkay00@gmail.com

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