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Pastor’s Welcome
Pastor’s Welcome
Welcome to our church’s website. I hope you are finding it helpful in conveying a sense of who we are as a congregation.
The Greenville ARP Church is a well-established and multi-generational church with traditional worship and a strong conviction in the power of God’s Word. As a congregation of the ARP Synod , we are grateful for our Scottish Presbyterian heritage and the fruitful labors of our missionaries in places like Mexico and Pakistan (there are currently over 70,000 Christians in ARP churches in Pakistan). Our own congregation was established in Greenville in 1914, and currently has over 400 members who come from every walk of life in the Upstate area.
As a visitor, you’ll see our commitment to God’s Word in our fourteen Sunday School classes and in our expository preaching on Sunday mornings. You’ll also see our wonderful mix of ages, with little ones coming out of the woodworks to gather at the front of the sanctuary for the children’s message, and a vibrant group of senior citizens ( Keenagers ) who teach, pray, serve and participate in almost every vital facet of our church’s life. As the pastor, ministering to this wide range of ages is one of the most delightful aspects of my service.
Planning for Your Visit
We would love to have you be among the many visitors we have each Sunday. Our worship service begins at 10:55 AM. But I must say that the best way to get a feel for our church is to come at 9:30. From the front parking lot, enter through the double- doors at the top of the steps, and you’ll see the Fellowship Hall straight ahead where anywhere from forty to sixty people are enjoying coffee and donuts before Sunday School.
Between 9:45 and 9:55, people begin making their way to Sunday School. It’s generally quite easy to ask someone in the Fellowship Hall which class you should go to, and they’ll be glad to point the way. But if you want to survey our classes before you arrive, you can read about them on this page: Sunday School Classes
Nursery
Our outstanding nursery opens at 9:30. It looks out over our enclosed playground area between the main building and the Christian Education building. The easiest way to access the nursery is to drive around the right side of the sanctuary, and park close to the breezeway. You can enter either of the two doors on your left, which open into the main hallway with the nursery on the right. Our nursery workers will be glad to give you a beeper that you can take with you for the remainder of the morning. Our nursery staff and Sunday School teachers are also experienced with special needs children.
If you have any further questions about our church, feel free to contact us . Our Administrative Assistant, Cheryl Chastain, will be glad to answer your questions, or direct you to the appropriate staff member.
Blessings, in Christ,
Matt
August 28th, 2010
New Church Calendar "> New Church Calendar
August 28th, 2010
Worship Bulletin (08/29/10)
August 28th, 2010
Newsletter (08/25/10)
August 25th, 2010
Our Fall Programs Begin Tonight!
OUR FALL PROGRAMS BEGIN!
OUR WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER AND PROGRAMS will begin on Wednesday, September 1. Everyone meets for dinner at 6:00 and then our programs begin at 6:30 p.m. The children will meet downstairs and the youth will meet for their Bible study.
MENU
- Chicken
- Rice
- Green Beans
- Honey Dew Melon
- Biscuits and Butter/Jelly
- Pizza -Ice Cream
The Beckham Class will help set up and serve in September.
THE JOY SINGERS (Grades 2-6) will begin Wednesday, September 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Children’s Choir Room.
THE CHERUB CHOIR (K4—GR. 1) will begin on Sunday, September 5, at 9:45 a.m., in the Children’s Choir Room.
CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL will begin on Wednesday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m.
August 11th, 2010
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SET UP AND SERVICE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SETUP AND SERVICE
Adult Sunday School Classes
September, 2010 …………………………… Beckham
October, 2010 ……………………………….. Ellis
November, 2010 ……………………………. Gaston
December, 2010 ……………………………. Fellowship
January, 2011 ………………………………. Berean
February, 2011 ……………………………… Thello
March, 2011 …………………………………. Beckham
April, 2011 ……………………………………. Ellis
May, 2011 ……………………………………. Gaston
August 11th, 2010
BRIDAL SHOWER for LINDSAY PABST!
All the Women of the
Greenville ARP Church
are invited to join us for a
MISCELLANEOUS BRIDAL SHOWER
honoring
LINDSAY PABST
Bride-to-Be of the Rev. Matt Miller
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Drop-in between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Church Parlor
Hosted by Women’s Ministries
Please RSVP by September 9, 2010 to Cheryl at 233-6309 or cheryl@greenvillearp.com
August 11th, 2010
EXTRA…EXTRA…READ ALL ABOUT IT!
EXTRA…EXTRA…READ ALL ABOUT IT!
The Elders and the Deacons have been discussing ways to reduce budget expenses, and one idea is to trim the costs of producing the newsletter. They would like to initiate the following test:
Continuing through September, each issue of the newsletter will be mailed AND emailed to those persons currently on our email list. Everyone is asked to let Cheryl know how you wish to receive your newsletter—by email or mail. Responses need to be to Cheryl no later than September 30.
The email version would be received immediately and is printable—you can simply print just the page(s) you want to keep for future reference.
As a reminder, the newsletter is placed on our website and can be accessed and printed from it.
Thank you for your attention to this matter as we seek to be better stewards of our resources.
August 11th, 2010
PASTOR’S PARTNERS MINISTRY
PASTOR’S PARTNERS MINISTRY
The Pastor’s Partners Ministry will be starting back up in September and we need additional volunteers. Participation in this ministry is a great way to minister to our homebound and for them to minister to us as well. Pastor’s Partners are assigned a different care recipient each six weeks for cards, calls and visits. The program is very simple — no meetings, food preparation, lesson teaching, etc., just a wonderful one-on-one relationship opportunity that fulfills the calling of Galatians 6:10: “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Contact Mary Conner or Anne Jackson.
NEW ASSIGNMENTS may be picked up from the Black Box on the Round Table in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, September 1, and Sunday, September 5.
August 10th, 2010
Keenagers Kick-Off for the Year
Keenagers
Kick-Off for the Year
Lunch and Gathering
September 21, 11:00 a.m.
McPherson Park
Seeking former members and new!
Requirements for membership:
Those seeking Christian fellowship that are at least 50 (or more) years young
Picnic
(all food provided)
Program Agenda
Membership Extensions
Be Sure to Bring Your Church Directories
August 10th, 2010
Openings on the FLOWER CALENDAR
FLOWER CALENDAR
(Located on office window in hallway)
Upcoming Available Dates:
September 5, November 14, 21, December 5
Please select an available date and sign up.
Cost is $70.
August 10th, 2010
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Special Events!
September 12
Shower for Lindsay Pabst, fiancé of Matt Miller
September 13 & 14
Circle Meetings (Check calendar for times)
September 27
WM Board Meeting
October 2
2nd Presbytery Annual Conference at Greenwood ARP
October 11 & 12
Circle Meetings (Check calendar for times)
October 25
WM Board Meeting
October 30
Joint Venture with Men’s Ministry
Breakfast to kick off the Shoe Boxes for Samaritan’s Purse
8:30 a.m.
November 13
Shopping Trip to Commerce Outlets
November 22
WM Board Meeting
December 7
Women’s Ministries Christmas Dinner & Annual Meeting
Installation of Officers
(Joint Circle Event)
Please contact Eileen Avera if you have any questions.
Women’s Circles
We have four circles, small groups of ladies, which meet monthly to study the Bible, pray together, and enjoy a time of fellowship. Most circles meet on the second Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted), but at different times and at various locations.
- Jean Lesslie Circle – 10:00 a.m. – meets the second MONDAY in homes.
- Sisters in Christ Circle — 6:00 p.m. — Meets the second MONDAY in the Fellowship Hall. A light supper will be served.
- Mary Beckham Circle – 9:15 a.m. – meets in the Ladies’ Parlor at the Church, and a nursery is provided.
- Mary Woods Circle – 6:00 p.m. – meets in the Fellowship Hall at the Church, and members take turns preparing supper.
- Circle of Grace – 6:30 p.m. – meets in homes.
- If you are unable to be in a circle at this time, you can still participate in service projects or serve on committees.
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New Ladies’ Bible Study
Holiness of God
by R.C. Sproul
Begins Thursday, September 9,
9:30—11:00 a.m.
Parlor
Bible study will meet on September 9 and 23; then on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
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Attention All Women of the Church
Prayer Mentors are needed for the little ones of our congregation.
If you would like to participate in this program, please pick up a child information packet on Rally Day (August 29) in the Fellowship Hall.
Please sign your name next to the child’s so the church office has a record.
You are welcome to pray for more than one child or maybe siblings.
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WOMEN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER CHAIN
Women’s’ Ministries (WM) sponsors a prayer chain that focuses on prayer needs of a more personal, urgent or confidential nature than the prayers of the people put out by David Griffin. The WM prayer chain is primarily an email prayer chain; however, there is a phone tree for our members who do not use email.
To activate the prayer chain, including being added on or taken off, please contact Lydia Baker by email at
or by phone at 864-616-0819.
Lydia can be contacted by phone from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM or by email at anytime. Lydia typically checks her email account in the morning, at lunch time and again around 7:00 or 8:00 PM. Any emails sent after that will be handled the next morning.
If Lydia is not available please call Beth Fort at 864-630-9286.
Please add this number to your directory for Lydia; they no longer have the home phone listed in the directory.
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GUIDELINES FOR KITCHEN USE
General Instructions
When a group is using Fellowship hall and using the kitchen for refreshments or a meal, please assign a person to make sure that the kitchen has been cleaned up and all things put away before you leave.
If you take something out of the cupboards and use it: please make sure it is washed and put away.
If you use something from the refrigerator or cabinets and finish it please make a note of it on the list on the refrigerator so that it can be replenished. I.e. if you finish the mayonnaise please make sure it gets written down.
If you have rearranged the tables and chairs in Fellowship Hall (or had them set up for you) please make sure they are put back in their usual positions unless you have made other arrangements.
If you are using items from the kitchen in another part of the building please make sure they are returned to the kitchen, cleaned and put away before you leave.
Please Do Not take Anything from the kitchen out of the building!
Cleaning Up
Please make sure someone is assigned to check the kitchen when you are done and make sure everything is properly taken care of: All items used have been cleaned and put away, counters etc. have been wiped down, and someone must take the dishcloths and towels home to be laundered. All cabinets are labeled so that things can be properly put away.
If you take something out of the cupboards and use it, please make sure it is washed and put away.
If you use the dishwasher, please make sure that you empty it and put things away.
Make sure that coffee pots are cleaned and put away.
Make sure that all tables and counters that you have used are cleaned off; there is spray cleaner under sink.
If you use the ovens or grill make sure that spills are wiped up.
Please have someone take the dirty dishtowels and dishcloths home and wash them and return them by the next Sunday.
Thank You for your cooperation as we all work together to be good stewards!!
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August 5th, 2010
MEN’S MINISTRIES
MEN’S MINISTRIES
Check out the NEW MEN’S MINISTRIES BLOG HERE!
Please contact Nat Stewart about Men’s Ministries activities.
August 5th, 2010
United Ministries Walk for the Homeless
United Ministries needs volunteers to assist with the Walk for Homeless on October 17, 2010. This is an annual fund raising event for the Place of Hope. If you can volunteer please contact —
Claire Winkler
cwinkler@united-ministries.org
For Group Registration for the walk—contact
Lisa Maronie:
lmaronie@unitied-ministries.org
335-2613
August 5th, 2010
Volunteer with Greenville Literacy
GREENVILLE LITERACY ASSOCIATION
Were you blessed with good teachers and a good education? Then, consider giving the same gift to someone else! Greenville Literacy Association needs many volunteers to help other adults improve their reading, writing and math skills, prepare for the GED or learn to speak English. No prior teaching experience is required. Greenville Literacy provides training. For more information, please call 467-3456 or visit www.greenvilleliteracy.org. Hurry! Our next training workshop is Saturday, September 11.
August 5th, 2010
5th SUNDAY HYMNS
5th SUNDAY HYMNS
Your Favorites!
Do you ever wish that the congregation could sing your favorite hymn during Sunday morning worship? Here is your opportunity. On months with 5 Sundays, we want to sing your favorite song on the 5th Sunday. A suggestion jar is in the Fellowship Hall and we hope that you will fill it with suggestions–old hymns, Bible Songs, new hymns–we welcome all recommendations. You do not need to limit your choice to our current hymnal.
We are excited to see what you have been waiting for!
The Music and Worship Committee
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August 5th, 2010
Sunday School at Greenville ARP
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL!
Sunday School Classes for Adults
Sunday School Classes for Youth
Sunday School Classes for Children
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And don’t forget to join us at 9:15 am for Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall where we have coffee, donuts and orange juice together!
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Audio recordings of sermons are now available online!
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August 5th, 2010
Staff Prayer Time
Each Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m., the staff meets with Matt to pray for the needs of the church. Please call or email your concerns to Cheryl by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons.
August 1st, 2010
Listen to This Week’s Sermon on iTunes
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August 1st, 2010
An Important Pastoral Care Message
We have two funds at our church to help people during a time of financial need:
1. The Mercy Mission Fund (formerly Operation Help) was set up many years ago at the suggestion of Mr. And Mrs. Barron Kennedy to help members of our congregation who have a short term financial need. At that time the fund was primarily funded by the Mary Galloway Sunday School Class. The fund became church-wide. This fund has helped many people with regular living expenses. The fund is supported through the benevolence of our members.
2. The Emergency Relief was set up a short time later to give assistance to people outside our church who are having financial difficulty. The relief given to them is of a short time nature. Those who receive funds are interviewed by church staff to determine eligibility. This fund is also supported by our membership.
Please consider making a donation to these funds. Your donations may be turned in to the church office or put in the offering plate on Sunday designated for the fund you would like to support.
Please don’t put this off.
If you have any questions contact the church office.
August 1st, 2010