Easter & Christmas Seasons
EASTER SEASON @ FPC
Alleluia!
Christ is risen!
Lenten Study
"One Foot in Eden; A Celtic View of the Stages of Life"
by J. Philip Newell
DATE: Mondays beginning February 20, 2012 (7-weeks)
TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Meeting Room B, Grissom Campus, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach
Fat (Shrove) Tuesday Pancake Supper & Celebration
Come support Youth Missions and celebrate Fat Tuesday with your church friends. We’ll have fun games and activities to jazz up the evening! Offered by Children’s and Youth Ministries of FPC. Tickets available at both campuses beginning Tuesday, February 7.
DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Fellowship Hall, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
COST: Tickets, $6.00 for ages 12 and up; $3.00 for under 12
Ash Wednesday Service
As Christians receive the sign of the cross marked in ashes and as we observe a holy Lent, we remember our baptism. We rememer that as baptized Christians, we live in the "dreamcrossed twilight between birth and dying" but also in the "time of tension between dying and birth." We have already died once. The light of the resurrection waits for us at the end of the journey. Ash Wednesday invites us to turn again, take up our cross, and move ahead on the way to met the one who shapes us, marks us, claims us as his own.
DATE: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
Palm Sunday Worship Service
The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" --Matthew 21:9
Prepare your heart and mind for Holy Week and the "Coming of Our Lord."
DATE: Sunday, April 1, 2012
TIME: 8:45 & 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, 'Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.' The he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.'" --Luke 22:17-19
FPC Chancel Choir, Soloists, and Instrumentalists present Hal Hopson's Tenebrae Service and selections form John Rutter's Requiem.
Brown Bradley, Director
DATE: Thursday, April 5, 2012
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
Good Friday Prayer Vigil
Could You Not Watch One Hour With Me?
Our sanctuary will be open for you to come and sit prayerfully for a few minutes or an hour during this time of silence and reflection. Music at 1:00 PM with Brown Bradley, organ, and Jan Hart, piano, playing various Lenten selections.
DATE: Friday, April 6, 2012
TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
ALLELUIA! CHRIST is Risen! The LORD is Risen Indeed. ALLELUIA!
Easter is Celebrated at our Early Sabbath Service, Thursday, April 4, 2012 @ 6:00 PM
Great Hall, Grissom Campus, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach
DATE: Sunday April 8, 2012
TIME: Morning Worship Services
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
JAZZ SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
Held every year on the Sunday following Easter
Join us for wonderful sound of jazz throughout our worship service.
DATE: Sunday April 15, 2012
TIME: 8:30 & 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
CHRISTMAS @ FPC
Daily Advent Devotions
Please come and celebrate at First Presbyterian Church where
The Tradition continues. . .
Christmas Greenery Donations
(Order Form)
Donations are accepted each year for the beautiful and festive Christmas greenery and poinsettias that adorn our Sanctuary during this holiday season. Your donation may be given in honor and/or in memory of loved ones and friends. Please submit a completed donation form and your check or money order, payable to FPC Greenery, at either church office or mail to FPC, PO Box 1306, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-1306. Names of those honored will appear in the “First Press” newsletter.
Street Reach Cooking
Join First Presbyterian Church members on Wednesdays in December as they prepare a meal for Street Reach residents. Share the spirit of giving during this holiday season with those in need.
DATE: Wednesday Evenings in December
TIME: 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Kitchen, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
"Blessing of the Crèche"
New at FPC this year. We invite our members to bring their most interesting and unusual crèche to "show and tell." All displayed crèches will be blessed. Children's Sunday school classes will be present to see and hear the storiesof each crèche. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP if you wish to display your crèche.
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: 9:45 AM
LOCATION: Fellowship Hall, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
RSVP: Linda Albrecht, 843.448.4496
Annual PW Christmas Brunch
Once a year, we gather and give thanks for all our blessings. Thank Offering is taken at this event to help provide scholarships. Learn more about
Presbyterian Women @ FPC.
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: Wilkes Hall, Grissom Campus, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach
COST: TBA, Payment required to secure your reservation.
RSVP: Church office, 843.448.4496
The Lovefeast & Festival of Lights
Sunday evening in mid-December
The Moravian Lovefeast and Festival of Lights is a worship service of scripture, prayer, carols, and candles signifying Christian fellowship and brotherly love. Beginning with a beautiful candlelight processional, special Christmas music will be provided by the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, Youth Handbell Choir, and other instrumentalists. Congregation members, clothed in period dress, will serve hot buns and coffee while everyone joins in the singing of Christmas carols. This beautiful and joyous Christmas service concludes with candle lighting. We invite you and your family to attend and participate in this treasured tradition in celebration of the advent of our Savior. Learn more about Moravian Lovefeast.
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
TLC Christmas Luncheon
Offer in mid-December
This Annual Event at First Presbyterian is held for our TLC friends and members who have difficulty attending church functions. Host by the TLC committee as part of the Abundance Life ministries, this luncheon provides special attention, a delicious meal, and fellowship during the holiday season. This event is held in Great Hall of our new Grissom Campus and is free of charge. Registration is required. For additional information or to register a friend or loved one for this event, please contact the church office at 843.448.4496.
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: 11:30 AM
LOCATION: Wilkes Hall, Grissom Campus, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach
Children’s Christmas Celebrations
Held in early December; Reservations are required; Childcare for younger siblings available BY RESERVATION ONLY! All Events held at Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
Christmas Cookie Tea Party
Children ages 3, 4 & 5/Kindergarten
This annual holiday event welcomes children ages 3 & 4 to join us for singing Christmas Carols, hearing a special Christmas story and of course for sharing cookies with friends. Children are asked to bring a wrapped and labeled gift to place under our Crismon Tree that will help brighten Christmas for a child in our community. This event is held in the church parlor around a decorated Christmas tree. Parents are asked to stay and celebrate with us.
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Parlor, Kings Campus, 2nd floor
RSVP: Required, 843.448.4496
LOGOS Carol-In - Live Feed!
Wednesday evening in mid-December
LOGOS (our mid-week children/music program) choirs invite their families to join them as they carol to friends, relatives, and our FPC member from our Sanctuary
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: Broadcast live @ 6:30 - 6:50 PM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings HIghway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
Christmas Glorias
An annual performance of the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, soloists, and instrumentalists. Enjoy a program of Christmas music featuring the Glorias of Mozart, Puccini, Vivaldi, and Haydn during our morning worship services in mid-December.
This year the FPC Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, soloists, brass quartet, tympani, and organ will present Glorious Gloria's of Christmas. This special presentation features six of the greatest Gloria's in the sacred music repertoire. Advent and Christmas poems will be incorporated into the service and read by Pastor Carol Pagelsen. Music Director, Brown Bradley; Handbell Director, Linda Downes; Organist, Susan Cadwell
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: 8:45 & 11:00 AM worship services
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
"The Longest Night" Service
This special service will focus on hope in the midst of difficult times. Held on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, this service will be particularly meaningful for anyone who knows first hand that sometimes the holiday season can be hard, especially when dealing with a personal crisis or loss of a loved one.
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
Operation Christmas
Get in the Spirit by helping bring Christmas to local families in need!
Operation Christmas, co-sponsored by the Youth Ministry and Mission Ministry Teams, has become a tradition at FPC and is one of the largest local mission projects. FPC will adopt children in the Myrtle Beach community whose families need help providing gifts at Christmas.
Our First Presbyterian Store, at our Grissom Campus, will be open and our adopted families will be invited to “shop” with the help of a “personal shopper.” Of course, there is no charge for their selections. While parents are “shopping,” their children will be entertained in the Great Hall with games, crafts, refreshments, and a visit from Santa.
Santa’s Helpers (adults & youth) are needed to make purchases to stock our store, help set up the FPC store, prepare for our Christmas party, entertain our adopted children at the party, and serve as “personal shoppers’ or gift wrappers.”
Monetary Gifts to the Christmas Fund are needed to provide Santa’s Helpers with the resources to bring Christmas to these children (300 children are anticipate this year and the average expenditure is $100/child). Gifts may be given in honor of friends, business associates, and loved ones. Acknowledgements will be sent to you and to the honoree.
DATE: 2012 TBA
LOCATION: Grissom Campus, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach
Christmas Joy Offering
Received every December, this offering helps and supports retired servants of the church and those facing serious financial difficulty. Assistance is also extended to deserving racial ethnic students in their efforts to succeed and excel in Presbyterian ethnic schools.
Collected the Sunday before Christmas at our morning worship services
Habitat for Humanity Offering
With your help, more deserving families will be “home” for Christmas by this time next year. Our annual Christmas Eve offering will be used to build Habitat Houses for people who need a helping hand to live in a decent house. To learn more about this organization please visit Habitat For Humanity.org.
Collected at Christmas Eve Worship Services
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services
Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach.
First Presbyterian offers three services to celebrate the eve of our Savior’s birth. We invite everyone to come and worship with us and celebrate the birth of our Lord with our church family and friends. Habitat for Humanity Offering is received at all three Christmas Eve services. This offering will be used to build Habitat Houses for people in need of a helping hand to live in a decent house.
Children’s Worship Service @ 5:00 PM
Make a Christmas memory you’ll never forget, and help make the Christmas story come alive for our congregation!
This child-friendly service will appeal to God's children of all ages, and will be led by the Sunshine and Chorister Choirs. The Christmas story will be told through word and music, congregational carol-singing, and the creation of a live nativity. Doors open at 4:15 PM.
Traditional Worship Service @ 7:00 PM
Enjoy this traditional worship service including the beautiful voices of the FPC Chancel Choir.
Communion Worship Service @ 9:00 PM
Our candlelight communion service features a Christmas message and traditional music by Brown Bradley, tenor; Jennifer Klich, violist; and Susan Cadwell, organ.
Taking Down of Christmas Greenery
DATE: TBA for 2012
TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
The beautiful greenery that decorated our sanctuary must come down. It’s not as much fun as putting it up, but your help is needed and much appreciated. Please plan to join us and help with this task. We’ll meet in the sanctuary. Thank you!
Epiphany Sunday
Epiphany is the celebratin of God's manifestation or self-revelation to the world in Jesus Christ. In particular, we celebrate the revelation of God's promise and purpose to the nations of the world, as the magi came from the East to worship to the Christ child, and God's covenant fo grace is extended to all who believe the good news of Christ Jesus. The symbolism of light is important: not only because of the star that guided the magi, but as it relates to the bright dawning of God's self-revelation in Christ.
In our celebrations of Christmas and Epiphany we rejoice in the dawning and the arising of Light in darkness. . . . Epiphany not only discloses the Savior to the world but also calls the world to show forth Christ, to be witnesses to God's true Light. The timeless mystery of the incarnation, God in flesh, leads us forth to show and tell of Christ as God's gift of grace and salvation for all person. Some call this on going epiphany the work of Christmas.
DATE: TBA for 2013
TIME: 8:45 & 11:00 AM worship services
LOCATION: Sanctuary, Kings Campus, 1300 N Kings Highway, Downtown Myrtle Beach
We Hope YOU will join us during the Holiday Season!
