TheFirst Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach

“Where Love Makes The Difference”

TheFirst Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach

APRIL 2008 Calendar of Events

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Tuesday, April 1

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

“Sisters” Bible Study – 9:00 AM

Wising Up: Applying the Wisdom of Proverbs to Daily Life

 

Chancel Handbell Ringers Rehearsal – 5:30 PM

This is our advanced adult handbell choir. For additional information please email ldownes@mbfpc.com or contact the church office, 843.448.4496.

 

Wednesday, April 2

Men’s Breakfast – 7:30 AM

The men of FPC invite our male friends to share breakfast and a mid-week devotion. Join us in Fellowship Hall the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Cost: $4.00.

The Surge: Mid-Week Worship Service – 12 Noon

Enjoy a simple meal & prayer service, followed by lectionary every Wednesday. Cost for lunch is $5. This event held in Fellowship Hall. Reservations requested 843.448.4496.

 

M & M Children’s Program – 3:00 PM

This is the last meeting; program resumes in the fall.

This after school program is designed for 1st – 5th graders. Our Mission & Music (M & M) program includes Bible study, fellowship, games, art, snacks, and children’s choirs.

 

Marriage Class – 6:00 PM

“Growing Together”

Build a marriage that lasts. Rather than a ‘how-to’ for marriage, this class for couples aims to equip them with the necessary tools to build a vital, safe, and dynamic marriage that can sustain them through inevitable changes and challenges. Rev. Chris Denny will facilitate this eight week class which will meet in the Conference Room.

 

Street Reach Cooking – 6:00 PM

Join church members on Wednesdays as they prepare a meal for the residents of Street Reach. For more information, contact Todd Harms at 843.448.4496.

 

Men’s Lectionary Study – 6:00 PM

 

 

Bellistic Bells Rehearsal - 6:15

 

Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 6:45 PM

Our adult choir sings weekly for Sunday Worship Services, and provides special musical presentations throughout the year. For more information, email bbradley@mbfpc.com

 

Youth Handbell Rehearsal - 7:00

 

Thursday, April 3

Seniors Helping Seniors – 10:00 AM

This community organization meets at First Presbyterian Church the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month.

 

“Who’s Afraid of Opera!” – 7:00 PM

G. Puccini’s Immortal Classic, “La Boheme”

Join FPC’s Music Director, Brown Bradley, and explore what is probably the most beautiful and melodic of all the operas. This event will be held in the Conference Room. Registration is required as class size is limited. Please contact the church office to reserve your space, 843.448.4496.

 

Friday, April 4

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

Connections’ First Friday – 7:00 PM

Join other singles in our community for a Friday night get-together. Come and enjoy great fellowship. This month, Connections meets at the Islamorada Fish Company at Colonial Mall. For additional information, please email tharms@mbfpc.com or call 843.457.7350.

 

Sunday, April 6

Sunday Worship – Communion Sunday

Regular Worship Schedule

Services held at 8:45 & 11:00 AM in our sanctuary.

Sunday School at 10:00 AM

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Sunday Coffee Fellowship 9:45 – 10:00 AM

Join FPC members and friends for coffee, juice, danish, and fellowship every Sunday morning in our Fellowship Hall.

 

Youth Groups – 4:00 PM (middle school) & 6:30 PM (high school)

Students in 6th - 8th grades are invited to participate in “The eFFECT” designed especially for our middle school youth. For our 9th – 12th grade high school students, we offer the “CLUB.” For additional information please visit www.veritasyouth.com contact the church office, 843.448.4496.

 

Monday, April 7

“From Jesus to Christianity” Part IV – 9:00 AM

This is the last class of the series.

 

Women’s Lectionary Study – 12 Noon

 

Connections Single Group – 6:00 PM

Come join other singles in the community for Christian fellowship and dinner. Special guest and local Horry County councilman, Howard Barnard, will speak following dinner. Cost is $7 for dinner, held this week at Magnolia’s Restaurant located at 2605 N Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach. For additional information, please email tharms@mbfpc.com or call 843.457.7350.

 

Disciples Class – 6:30

 

Tuesday, April 8

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

“Sisters” Bible Study – 9:00 AM

Wising Up: Applying the Wisdom of Proverbs to Daily Life

 

Mobile Meals – 10:00 AM

This community organization meets at First Presbyterian Church the 2nd Tuesday of every month (Except July). Every week, Monday – Friday, Mobile Meals volunteers deliver hot nutritious meals to more than 40 people in need throughout the Myrtle Beach area. If you would like to learn more or volunteer for this community service, please plan to attend this meeting.

 

Chancel Handbell Ringers Rehearsal – 5:30 PM

This is our advanced adult handbell choir. For additional information please email ldownes@mbfpc.com or contact the church office, 843.448.4496.

 

Wednesday, April 9

The Surge: Mid-Week Worship Service – 12 Noon

Enjoy a simple meal & prayer service, followed by lectionary every Wednesday. Cost for lunch is $5. This event held in Fellowship Hall. Reservations requested 843.448.4496.

 

Marriage Class – 6:00 PM

“Growing Together”

Build a marriage that lasts. Rather than a ‘how-to’ for marriage, this class for couples aims to equip them with the necessary tools to build a vital, safe, and dynamic marriage that can sustain them through inevitable changes and challenges. Rev. Chris Denny will facilitate this eight week class which will meet in the Conference Room.

 

Street Reach Cooking – 6:00 PM

Join church members on Wednesdays as they prepare a meal for the residents of Street Reach. For more information, contact Todd Harms at 843.448.4496.

 

Men’s Lectionary Study – 6:00 PM

 

Bellistic Bells Rehearsal - 6:15

 

Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 6:45 PM

Our adult choir sings weekly for Sunday Worship Services, and provides special musical presentations throughout the year. For more information, email bbradley@mbfpc.com.

 

Youth Handbell Rehearsal - 7:00

 

Friday, April 11

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

 

Saturday, April 12

Bicycle Club – 9:30 AM

Hobcaw Barony

Have fun and get fit with a ride in the beautiful setting of Hobcaw Barony, located on Hwy 17 just north of Georgetown. Car pooling is available from the church at 8:30 AM. Registration is MUST! Please contact the church office and reserve your space today, 843.448.4496.

 

LOGOS Parent Connection Meeting – 10:00 AM

Children’s Ministries presents this meeting for the parents of all children, kindergarten through 5th grade (as of September 2008), that plan to participate in our new mid-week program coming in the fall. LOGOS is a four component program that encompasses the entire congregation and extends our commitment to the children that was made at their baptism. This meeting is a mandatory component for children registering for LOGOS. For additional information, please contact Marian Shelton, Director of Children’s Ministries, through the church office, 843.448.4496 or via email, mshelton@mbpfc.com

 

Sunday, April 13

Sunday Worship – Musical in Worship

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!”

Children’s choirs present musical selections.

Services held at 8:45 & 11:00 AM in our sanctuary.

Sunday School at 10:00 AM

Click Image at left to View us live!

 

Sunday Coffee Fellowship 9:45 – 10:00 AM

Join FPC members and friends for coffee, juice, danish, and fellowship every Sunday morning in our Fellowship Hall.

 

Youth Groups – 4:00 PM (middle school) & 6:30 PM

Students in 6th - 8th grades are invited to participate in “The eFFECT” designed especially for our middle school youth. For our 9th – 12th grade high school students, we offer the “CLUB.” For additional information please visit www.veritasyouth.com or contact the church office, 843.448.4496.

 

Youth Cabaret Auditions – 4:30 PM

For additional information please email ldownes@mbfpc.com or contact the church office, 843.448.4496.

 

Monday, April 14

Women’s Lectionary Study – 12 Noon

 

Connections Single Group – 6:00 PM

Come join other singles in the community for Christian fellowship and dinner. Financial consultant, Richard Berry, will speak following dinner. Cost is $7 for dinner, held this week at Magnolia’s Restaurant located at 2605 N Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach. For additional information, please email tharms@mbfpc.com or call 843.457.7350.

 

Disciples Class – 6:30

 

Tuesday, April 15

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

“Sisters” Bible Study – 9:00 AM

Wising Up: Applying the Wisdom of Proverbs to Daily Life

 

Chancel Handbell Ringers Rehearsal – 5:30 PM

This is our advanced adult handbell choir. For additional information please email ldownes@mbfpc.com or contact the church office, 843.448.4496.

 

Wednesday, April 16

Men’s Breakfast – 7:30 AM

The men of FPC invite our male friends to share breakfast and a mid-week devotion. Join us in Fellowship Hall the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Cost: $4.00.

The Surge: Mid-Week Worship Service – 12 Noon

Enjoy a simple meal & prayer service, followed by lectionary every Wednesday. Cost for lunch is $5. This event held in Fellowship Hall. Reservations requested 843.448.4496.

 

Marriage Class – 6:00 PM

“Growing Together”

Build a marriage that lasts. Rather than a ‘how-to’ for marriage, this class for couples aims to equip them with the necessary tools to build a vital, safe, and dynamic marriage that can sustain them through inevitable changes and challenges. Rev. Chris Denny will facilitate this eight week class which will meet in the Conference Room. SPECIAL EVENTS LINK

 

Street Reach Cooking – 6:00 PM

Join church members on Wednesdays as they prepare a meal for the residents of Street Reach. For more information, contact Todd Harms at 843.448.4496.

 

Men’s Lectionary Study – 6:00 PM

 

Bellistic Bells Rehearsal - 6:15

 

Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 6:45 PM

Our adult choir sings weekly for Sunday Worship Services, and provides special musical presentations throughout the year. For more information, email bbradley@mbfpc.com.

 

Youth Handbell Rehearsal - 7:00

 

Thursday, April 17

Women’s Breakfast – 7:30 AM

The women of First Presbyterian Church invite all our ladies and their friends to share breakfast and early morning devotion. Please join us in our Fellowship Hall the 3rd Thursdays of each month. Cost is $3 and reservations are requested, 843.448.4496.

 

Seniors Helping Seniors – 10:00 AM

This community organization meets at First Presbyterian Church the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month.

 

All Church Retreat Family Weekend

Fort Caswell, NC

 

Friday, April 18

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

All Church Retreat Family Weekend

Fort Caswell, NC

 

Saturday, April 19

Connections Spring Party! - 6:00 PM

Boondocks @ Wacha Wache Landing in Murrells Inlet

Join other singles in our community for a hamburger/hot dog cookout buffet with all the fixins’. Come and enjoy great fellowship and live entertainment from the awesome acoustic house band. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. For additional information, please email tharms@mbfpc.com or call 843.457.7350.

 

Saturday Matinee – 3:00 PM

Come along with us to Conway’s Theatre of the Republic for an afternoon performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Tickets, $15 per person, are limited. For additional information please email Linda Albrecht at lalbrecht@mbfpc.com.

 

All Church Retreat Family Weekend

Fort Caswell, NC

 

Sunday, April 20

Sunday Worship

Services held at 8:45 & 11:00 AM in our sanctuary.

Sunday School at 10:00 AM

Click Image at left to View us live!

 

Sunday Coffee Fellowship 9:45 – 10:00 AM

Join FPC members and friends for coffee, juice, danish, and fellowship every Sunday morning in our Fellowship Hall.

 

Youth Groups – 4:00 PM (middle school) & 6:30 PM (high school)

Students in 6th - 8th grades are invited to participate in “The eFFECT” designed especially for our middle school youth. For our 9th – 12th grade high school students, we offer the “CLUB.” For additional information please visit www.veritasyouth.com or contact the church office, 843.448.4496.

 

Monday, April 21

Women’s Lectionary Study – 12 Noon

 

Connections Single Group – 6:00 PM

Come join other singles in the community for Christian fellowship and dinner. Our special guest, Linda Ketron, Director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Coastal Carolina University, will speak following dinner. Cost is $7 for dinner, held this week at Magnolia’s Restaurant located at 2605 N Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach. For additional information, please email tharms@mbfpc.com or call 843.457.7350.

 

Disciples Class – 6:30

 

Tuesday, April 22

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

“Sisters” Bible Study – 9:00 AM

Wising Up: Applying the Wisdom of Proverbs to Daily Life

 

Chancel Handbell Ringers Rehearsal – 5:30 PM

This is our advanced adult handbell choir. For additional information please email ldownes@mbfpc.com or contact the church office, 843.448.4496. This is the final rehearsal until fall.

 

Wednesday, April 23

The Surge: Mid-Week Worship Service – 12 Noon

Enjoy a simple meal & prayer service, followed by lectionary every Wednesday. Cost for lunch is $5. This event held in Fellowship Hall. Reservations requested 843.448.4496.

 

Health Awareness Program – 1:00 PM

Lighthouse Care Center & Jason’s Foundation

As part of our health awareness program, First Presbyterian presents this seminar. Representatives from both of these facilities will discuss the services and programs available at these two local health facilities. This event held in the Conference Room, will be repeated at 5:30 PM in the Parlor.

 

Health Awareness Program – 5:30 PM

Lighthouse Care Center & Jason’s Foundation

This seminar is a repeat of the 1:00 PM offering, but will be held in the Parlor.

 

Marriage Class – 6:00 PM

“Growing Together”

Build a marriage that lasts. Rather than a ‘how-to’ for marriage, this class for couples aims to equip them with the necessary tools to build a vital, safe, and dynamic marriage that can sustain them through inevitable changes and challenges. Rev. Chris Denny will facilitate this eight week class which will meet in the Conference Room. SPECIAL EVENTS LINK

 

Street Reach Cooking – 6:00 PM

Join church members on Wednesdays as they prepare a meal for the residents of Street Reach. For more information, contact Todd Harms at 843.448.4496.

 

Men’s Lectionary Study – 6:00 PM

 

Bellistic Bells Rehearsal - 6:15

 

Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 6:45 PM

Our adult choir sings weekly for Sunday Worship Services, and provides special musical presentations throughout the year. For more information, email bbradley@mbfpc.com.

 

Youth Handbell Rehearsal - 7:00

 

Friday, April 25

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

Comfort Zoners – 12 Noon

This group of compassionate widows invites all widows in our community to join them for lunch, comfort, and support with other women who share the emotions of losing a spouse. This month’s gathering will be held at Friendly’s Restaurant, 4705 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Lunch is Dutch treat. For additional information, please email Cherie Compton, Parish Health Coordinator.

 

Sunday, April 27

Sunday Worship

Services held at 8:45 & 11:00 AM in our sanctuary.

Sunday School at 10:00 AM

Click Image at Left to View us live!

 

Sunday Coffee Fellowship 9:45 – 10:00 AM

Join FPC members and friends for coffee, juice, danish, and fellowship every Sunday morning in our Fellowship Hall.

 

FPC Concert – 4:00 PM   CANCELLED!!

“A Celebration of Broadway 1950-1960!”

This Concert has been rescheduled. Please check back this summer for details on FPC Concerts Series 2008-2009.

 

Youth Groups – 4:00 PM (middle school) & 6:30 PM (high school)

Students in 6th - 8th grades are invited to participate in “The eFFECT” designed especially for our middle school youth. For our 9th – 12th grade high school students, we offer the “CLUB.” For additional information please visit www.veritasyouth.com or contact the church office, 843.448.4496.

 

High school students will not meet this week; activities resume Sunday, May 4.

 

Youth “Cabaret” rehearsal – 5:45 PM

 

Monday, April 28

Women’s Lectionary Study – 12 Noon

 

 

Connections Single Group – 6:00 PM

Come join other singles in the community for Christian fellowship and dinner. “The Sweet Adeline’s,” barbershop quartet will perform following dinner. Cost is $7 for dinner, held this week at Magnolia’s Restaurant located at 2605 N Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach. For additional information, please email tharms@mbfpc.com or call 843.457.7350.

 

Disciples Class – 6:30

 

Tuesday, April 29

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

“Sisters” Bible Study – 9:00 AM

Wising Up: Applying the Wisdom of Proverbs to Daily Life

 

Wednesday, April 30

The Surge: Mid-Week Worship Service – 12 Noon

Enjoy a simple meal & prayer service, followed by lectionary every Wednesday. Cost for lunch is $5. This event held in Fellowship Hall. Reservations requested 843.448.4496.

 

Health Awareness Program – 1:00 PM

“Common Vision Problems in Senior Adults”

As part of our health awareness program, First Presbyterian presents Dr. Jennifer Merritt, Ophthalmologist, as our guest speaker for this event. This event will be held in the conference room and is offered free of charge. Reservations requested 843.448.4496.

 

Marriage Class – 6:00 PM

“Growing Together”

Build a marriage that lasts. Rather than a ‘how-to’ for marriage, this class for couples aims to equip them with the necessary tools to build a vital, safe, and dynamic marriage that can sustain them through inevitable changes and challenges. Rev. Chris Denny will facilitate this eight week class which will meet in the Conference Room.

 

Street Reach Cooking – 6:00 PM

Join church members on Wednesdays as they prepare a meal for the residents of Street Reach. For more information, contact Todd Harms at 843.448.4496.

 

Men’s Lectionary Study – 6:00 PM

 

Bellistic Bells Rehearsal - 6:15

 

Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 6:45 PM

Our adult choir sings weekly for Sunday Worship Services, and provides special musical presentations throughout the year. For more information, email bbradley@mbfpc.com.

 

Youth Handbell Rehearsal - 7:00

 

Thursday, May 1

Vacation Bible School Registration Begins

 

Friday, May 2

Yoga Class – 9:00 AM

Start your day by relaxing and stretching with our local yoga instructor.

 

 

For further information, please contact us at 843.448.4496