EASTER WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

APRIL 17: MAUNDY THURSDAY
7:00pm Sanctuary (communion)
This powerful and deeply moving service takes us back to the Upper Room, where Jesus spent His last meal with the disciples, washed their feet, and spoke of his betrayal and death. We will partake in the bread and the cup, remembering Jesus’ body broken for us and His blood shed for the forgiveness of our sins.
There is no childcare for this service.

APRIL 20: EASTER SUNDAY
8:00am | Sanctuary
9:15am | Worship & Arts Center
9:30am | Sanctuary
10:45am | Worship & Arts Center
11:00am | Sanctuary

FOR CHILDREN
• A nursery is available for all five services.
• There will be no Sunday School for K5-5th grade.
• Children up to K4 may attend Kids Church during all five services.
• Children K5 and older should attend worship with their families.

PARKING
The main church parking lot will be reserved for those with mobility issues. We encourage all others to use the Richardson Street parking garage. Please visit FirstPresEaster.com for parking locations.

FAMILY EASTER PHOTOS
One of our Easter Sunday traditions at First Pres is taking family photographs beside the decorated flower crosses. This year we will have four crosses around the campus. Photographers will be available to take your photos after each service at three locations: outside the Sanctuary at the tower, outside the Intersection coffee shop, and inside the Sturgis Gathering area on the second floor. You will receive a card with a QR code to download your free digital photos.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS

You may purchase flowers for the Sanctuary and dedicate them in honor or memory of loved ones on Sundays, April 27, May 11 (Mother’s Day), 18, 25, June 1, 22, or 29. Please contact Linda Slash at 864.235.0496 or lslash@firstpresgreenville.org to reserve a date.

Discipleship, Claire Ripley
GROW@FIRST RESUMES AFTER EASTER

All Grow@First discipleship classes, meals, and Bible studies will resume after Easter. Please note the church office will be closed on Monday, April 21.

Children’s Ministry, Tina Jones
BUDDY BREAK APRIL 25

Our next Buddy Break is Friday, April 25, 5:30–8:00pm. Buddy Break is for families with children who have special needs. Bring all of your children to the church for pizza and fun while you go out to dinner, go shopping, or even just go home and take a nap! For questions, please email tjones@firstpresgreenville.org.

Children’s Ministry, Tina Jones
ARE YOU A LICENSED FOSTER PARENT?

Join us for a special training on Saturday, May 3, from 9:00–11:00am, featuring Dr. Laurel Shaler—author of three books, including Loving Adopted Children Well. This training will equip foster, kinship, and adoptive parents with practical tools for using the five love languages to better connect with and care for their children. RSVP today to tjones@firstpresgreenville.org.

Events Ministry, Caleb Miller
THE GRAY HAVENS RETURNS TO FIRST PRES

Join The Gray Havens, American Christian folk pop duo, along with John Mark Pantana, Antoine Bradford, and Lovkn, for an unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and community as they bring The Zion Caravan Tour to First Pres! The concert is Thursday, May 1, at 7:30pm in the Worship & Arts Center. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, you won’t want to miss this concert! Click here for tickets.

Student Ministry
SUPPORT OUR STUDENT MINISTRY’S MISSION TRIP TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

This summer, our students are embarking on a life-changing mission trip to the Dominican Republic, and you can help make it possible! There are two ways to contribute: Online Giving—click here, choose a student you’d like to support, or give to the general trip fund. Envelope Fundraiser—pick up an envelope from the tables around the church after Easter, include your donation, and return it to the church by Wednesday, April 30. Thank you for investing in our students and their mission to serve!

First Presbyterian Academy, Rob Brown
FPA PRESENTS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Join us in the Worship & Arts Center on May 8, 9, or 10 at 7:00pm for The Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition, a high-energy musical packed with monsters, mayhem, and music that will rock the winged shoes off your feet! Based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling book, this electrifying show follows Percy Jackson as he discovers his true heritage and embarks on a quest to save the world. With heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud moments, and an unforgettable score, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets now before they disappear faster than a bolt of lightning! Tickets ($17) are on sale now at FirstPresGreenville.org/Events. Come support our upper school Academy students in this musical theater production!

Worship & Music Ministry, Susan Messer
THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD MUSIC CAMP

Music Camp will follow Vacation Bible School in the afternoons on June 9–12, from 12:00-4:00pm. This year’s theme focuses on hymns, the stories behind them, and how they tell the story of Christ. Students (2nd–rising 6th grade) will choose an “interest” for the week and get extra time with one of the following: Orff instruments, World instruments, Recorder, Organ/Piano, Drama, Guitar/Strings, or Handbells. Click here to register. Cost is $100.

Worship & Music Ministry, Susan Messerd
RESONATE! CONCERT SUNDAY, MAY 4, AND CHILDREN’S MUSIC CONCERT WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

Come celebrate our students (grades 6-12) and children (K4–grade 5) as they showcase all they’ve learned in choir this past year! From joyful singing to an impressive drumming performance of all the books of the Bible by our older children, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Enjoy a variety of musical styles as we explore how music deepens our faith and brings us together as Christians. Through this journey, our young musicians are developing a lifelong skill of praising God through music. We look forward to sharing these free concerts with you:
• Resonate!—May 4, 1:30pm, Harper Chapel
• Children’s Choirs—May 7, 6:15pm, Sanctuary

Events Ministry, Linda Sholtis
HOLLIS CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS

We’re excited to be approaching our 15th year of partnering with Hollis Elementary to help make their Spring Carnival a fantastic event for the community! The carnival is happening on Friday, April 25, and we need your help to make it a success. We’re looking for volunteers to help run booths or serve food during two available shifts: 3:30–5:45pm and 5:45–8:00pm. Sign up to volunteer here, click here or email Beth Simmons at simmonsfam@charter.net.We’re also collecting donations of canned drinks (Fanta Orange) and $5 gift cards. Click here to see the list of donations needed. Please drop off all donated items at the church by Thursday, April 17. Thank you for supporting our Hollis Ministry!