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Welcome
to

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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Prayer Concerns
Our History
The 175th Anniversary
Missions
Church Activities
Service Opportunities
Session/Committees
Christian Education
Youth
Ministry
Presbyterian
Women
Men of
the Church
Stephen Ministry
MUSIC
Staff
Message from the
Pastor
Links of Interest
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
Hunter Hall
Courtyard Area
Ideas are requested for potential uses of the courtyard area
adjacent to Hunter Hall.
Contact any member of the Property Committee
Sewing for Missions
Third Sat. of each month.
1:00-4:00 p.m.
The group meets this Sat. and the third Sat. of each coming month.
Come and learn a new skill.
Scout Sunday
Feb. 7,2010
100th Anniversary
Join the Scouts for lunch after the Worship Service.
Adults- $7.00
Ages 6-12- $5.00
Under 6- Free
Men's Breakfast
Feb. 7
8:00am
Come and learn more about the scouting program.
Souper Bowl
of caring
Sunday
January 31
Donations received
$391.00
Opportunities to
Help
Members of Circle 3 of the Presbyterian Women are sponsoring
a collection of items to send to the war torn area of Afghanistan.
Suggested items are chewable children's vitamins, powdered infant
formula, and stuffed animals.
Haiti Relief
Efforts
Our PCUSA has already sent $100,000. Anyone wishing to
contribute may do so by sending a check payable to First Presbyterian
Church. The money will be forwarded to PCUSA.
Fellowship Supper
February 21
6:00 p.m.
"Game Show"
Something for all ages.
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).
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Morning Worship Service Sunday Feb.7, 2010
11:00 am
Sermon: "Celebrating the Adventure-Continuing the
Journey" Tommy Lee
Scripture: Psalm 138:1-5; Luke 5:1-11
( 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 Jan.31, 2010
Sunday School -- 60
Worship Service -- 117
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.
Search for a Director of Christian Education
A search committee was presented to the Session at
our recent Session Retreat, as well as the
job description, for
the staff position of DCE. The search committee is as follows:
Julie Edwards-- Chair
Caroline Barker
Bill Childers
Robbie Hill
Gail Parker
Special Note:
Lauren Kay has joined the church staff as interim DCE while the Search
Committee continues its work.
Automated External Defibrillator ( AED )
We are happy to report that an Automated External
Defibrillator AED is now available
for use in our church buildings. It is mounted on the
wall outside the sanctuary. Signs will be installed at the
entrances to the buildings indicating the availability
of this life saving tool. Look for further information.
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Interested in visiting our church?
We strive to be a worshipping community of disciples of
Jesus Christ who seek to welcome, equip, transform, serve and witness as a
family of faith. Look at our web pages, check out our
Pastor's page, call or
visit our church office.
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