First Presbyterian Church

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First Presbyterian Church

• Who Are We?

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A church with a rich heritage and an incredible
tradition for worship, mission, study fellowship
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Mission Statement
As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ we are a
community of believers, called by God to
glorify and serve God through worship and
witness. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we reach
out to share Gods saving love and grace with
people in Bristol and throughout the world.
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Adult, Youth, Children
830 1100 AM
Local, National, International
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Vision Statement

• By the grace of God,
• the love of Jesus Christ,
• and the power of the Holy Spirit,
• We seek
• to offer worship that invites and gathers a
  growing and diverse community of participants to
  celebrate Gods glory and respond to Gods grace,
  providing opportunities for both contemporary and
  traditional styles of worship.

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Vision Statement Continued

• to become more effective and intentional in
  reaching out to our neighbors locally and
  globally with a deepening commitment each year of
  spiritual, financial, and human resources.
• to provide an exemplary ministry of Christian
  education and spiritual nurture so that a growing
  number of people of all ages can find resources
  for growth in discipleship to Jesus Christ.

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Church Family Activities
415 445pm Choir (3rd 6th grade) Hand Bells (7th 12th)
530 610 pm Nursery provided for the entire evening Dinner (Family Style)
610-620 pm Announcements Table Games
620 7 pm Adult Programs Jr. High Bible Study Childrens Bible Study
715 845 pm Sanctuary Choir Senior High Bible Study
Typical Wednesday Schedule

• Wednesday
• A midweek time of renewal in fellowship,
  learning and worship.

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Church Family Activities (Other)

• Womens Mens Groups
• Heart to Heart a womans group who study, pray,
  fellowship and together with weekly, monthly and
  quarterly events
• Mens Breakfast a monthly gathering for food and
  study,
• Prayer Groups weekly opportunities
• Presbyterian Women
• Retreats
• Fifth and Sixth Grade part of the Confirmation
  process
• Womens -held annually in March.
• Fall/Church-Wide- any all are invited
• Prayer, Service and Worship Retreats held a
  different times.

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Church Family Activities (Other)

• Vacation Bible School every summer!
• Festival of Faith bi-yearly a time of learning
  and fellowship in which we celebrate our calling
  as disciples
• Library filled with Christian books for
  reading, aiding research, Sunday School material,
  Childrens books and DVD movies, etc.

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Sunday Morning Adult Program Offerings

• A.C. Adams Class (Room 113) is dedicated to the
  study of the Bible as the inspired Word of God
  with open discussion and application.
• Graham Landrum Discussion Class (Parlor)
• A class for Seniors, which uses The Present Word
  Bible study series. Shared teaching
  responsibility, both men and women are encouraged
  to join.

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Sunday Morning Adult Program Offerings

• Inductive Bible Study (Room 111) is lead by a
  rotation of lay leaders. This class gathers for
  varying short-term studies that focus upon the
  Bible
• Short-Term Bible Study Class (Rotates) Just like
  it sounds, this class meets for short 4-8 week
  studies that are designed to engage attendees and
  invite discussion.

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Sunday Morning Adult Program Offerings

• Friendship Class is a class for special people
  who study Gods love for all Gods people through
  Old and New Testament stories.
• Each year provides new opportunities for classes
  of shorter duration. Please check out what may
  be currently offered with the Minister of
  Discipleship (Dave Welch)

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Adult Program Offerings

• Small Group Ministries
• For where two or three have gathered together in
  My name, I am there in their midst.
• (Mt. 1820)
• Opportunities for folks to study, to pray and to
  be in fellowship, including Book Study, Old
  Testament, New Testament, Sermon Text, Through
  the Year with the Bibleor..Name Your Own. (see
  Dave Welch)

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Youth Program

• The Youth ministry of First Presbyterian Church
  is designed to nurture students (Grades 6th
  through 12th) in their relationship with Jesus
  Christ.
• We accomplish this through four equally important
  components worship, study, service and
  fellowship.

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Youth Program Offerings

• Sunday Night Youth
• Snack Supper (for all students)
• Worship (Jr. High Sr. High together)
• Small Group (Cell Groups)
• Service Projects

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Youth Program Offerings

• Bible Studies
• Junior High
• Wednesday nights after the family supper.
• 620 - 700 p.m.
• Senior High
• Wednesday nights at Chad Jens home.
• 730 - 830 p.m

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Youth Program Offerings

• Sunday School Separate classes that study
  Biblical truths and discuss issues faced in our
  Christian lives.
• Other Activities Other activities serve to
  nurture the students of our church and Bristol to
  grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, are
  as follows fall retreats, all youth spring
  retreat, The Great Escape, Big Stuff, junior and
  senior high mission trips, and local service
  projects.

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Childrens Sunday School

• Following a traditional Sunday School model, the
  curriculum for all the Children's classes has
  been selected with multi-intelligence in mind.
  Currently the program uses the Show Me Jesus
  curriculum from Great Commission Publications.
  Classes are structured by grade and age of
  students.
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Childrens Sunday Morning

• Sunday Morning Schedule
• 900 940 a.m. Choir (4 years to 1st
  Grade)
• 940 950 a.m. Gathering Music
• 950 1035 a.m. Workshop Rotation
• Children are taken form the early worship
  service to choir. Following choir practice the
  children are taken to the childrens wing into
  appropriately aged groups for Sunday school.

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Childrens Sunday Morning

• Kids Kirk
• is an age-appropriate worship time, that follows
  the Childrens Time (1100 Service)
• children ages 4 7 are invited to go with the
  teacher to the childrens wing.
• Children worship using the same format as adult
  worship, only on their level.

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Nursery Program

• First Presbyterian Church strives to provide
  quality care for even our smallest members and
  visitors--babies and toddlers-- for all weekly
  services and other noted times.
• Childrens Ministry Dir.......Dottie Havlik
• Nursery Coordinator..Debbie Pfeifer
• Nursery Assistant.Sara Steele

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Nursery Program

• Nursery Safety Feature Information
• All children must be signed in/out.
• For safety and insurance purposes, only nursery
  staff are allowed in the Nursery (Exception
  nursing mothers)
• The Nursery Director is trained and certified in
  CPR
• Sick children are asked to stay at home
  (following public school guidelines)
• The nursery staff will not give medicines.
• Sheets are changed after each use.
• Toys and changing tables are disinfected after
  every use.
• Because of food allergies, Cheerios and apple
  juice only will be provided for snacks.
• On Wednesday nights the nursery staff can feed
  children (up to age 3) in the Fellowship Hall.

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Local Mission Ministries

• Abortion Alternatives Crisis Pregnancy Center
• Abuse Alternatives
• Bethany Christian Services
• Bloodmobile
• Bridge Refugee Services
• Bristol Emergency Food Pantry

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Local Mission Ministries

• Bristol Faith in Action
• Christmas International House
• The Crisis Center
• Good News Jail and Prison Ministry
• Habitat for Humanity
• Haven of Rest
• Healing Hands Health Center

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Local Mission Ministries

• Highlands Juvenile Ministry
• Meals on Wheels
• Opportunities Unlimited-Bristol
• Salvation Army
• Scouting
• Sharing Christ Mission

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International Mission Ministries

• Felipe Camarão Presbyterian Church

Natal, Brazil
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International Mission Ministries

• Dembi Dollo, Ethiopia

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Fellowship Opportunities

• Co-Ed Softball Team
• Cook-Outs
• Movie Nights
• Pot-Luck Dinners

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www.fpcbristol.org
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Interested in More Information?

• Talk with Dave or Gordon
• dwelch_at_fpcbristol.org
• gturnbull_at_fpcbristol.org
• 423-764-7176