Nursery
A nursery is provided for ages 3 & under in the Ministry Center room 1.23 from 8:25 am - 12:15 pm.
Sunday School
9:45 am -10:45 am
Preschool age children
meet in Ministry Center Room 1.24
Curriculum - God Loves Me -52 story books (Faith Alive Christian Resources) and The Children’s Illustrated Bible (Hastings)
Kindergarten – 5th Grade children
meet in Ministry Center Room 2.23
Whirl: Lectionary (Sparkhouse)
Middle & High School
Will alternate between choir and class on Sunday mornings
Faith Questions (Congregational Ministries Publishing— PC(USA))
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month - Choir room of the Ministry Center 2.08
2nd & 4th Sundays of the month - Classroom in Ministry Center 1.26
Children’s Worship & Wonder
After the Children’s Moment at 11:00 am worship, children ages 3 through 2nd grade may attend Worship & Wonder in the Ministry Center room 1.25. This is an age-appropriate time of worship where children can grow in their understanding of God and praise God through prayers and songs.
A nursery is provided for ages 3 & under in the Ministry Center room 1.23 from 8:25 am - 12:15 pm.
Sunday School
9:45 am -10:45 am
Preschool age children
meet in Ministry Center Room 1.24
Curriculum - God Loves Me -52 story books (Faith Alive Christian Resources) and The Children’s Illustrated Bible (Hastings)
Kindergarten – 5th Grade children
meet in Ministry Center Room 2.23
Whirl: Lectionary (Sparkhouse)
Middle & High School
Will alternate between choir and class on Sunday mornings
Faith Questions (Congregational Ministries Publishing— PC(USA))
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month - Choir room of the Ministry Center 2.08
2nd & 4th Sundays of the month - Classroom in Ministry Center 1.26
Children’s Worship & Wonder
After the Children’s Moment at 11:00 am worship, children ages 3 through 2nd grade may attend Worship & Wonder in the Ministry Center room 1.25. This is an age-appropriate time of worship where children can grow in their understanding of God and praise God through prayers and songs.
Adult Sunday Morning Opportunities: 9:45 am - 10:45 am
The Present Word
Honoring God
Session House Parlor
Sunday at 9:40 am.
The Present Word is a cooperative curriculum written and supported by five denominations, including PCUSA. It is designed to cover the entire Bible in five-year cycles, but each quarter stands on its own. George Evans will lead the winter quarter of The Present Word in exploring Honoring God.
Lessons based on 1 Chronicles and 1 Kings, are stories of how King David and King Solomon
established the center of worship in Jerusalem and built the temple. Studies from Matthew and Luke focus on Jesus’ teachings about right attitudes that honor God through worship. These lessons include the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer. Gene Peele and Darryl Warren will assist.
Session House Parlor
Sunday at 9:40 am.
The Present Word is a cooperative curriculum written and supported by five denominations, including PCUSA. It is designed to cover the entire Bible in five-year cycles, but each quarter stands on its own. George Evans will lead the winter quarter of The Present Word in exploring Honoring God.
Lessons based on 1 Chronicles and 1 Kings, are stories of how King David and King Solomon
established the center of worship in Jerusalem and built the temple. Studies from Matthew and Luke focus on Jesus’ teachings about right attitudes that honor God through worship. These lessons include the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer. Gene Peele and Darryl Warren will assist.
The Age of the Spirit: How The Ghost of an Ancient Controversy is Shaping our Church Today
Attentiveness to the Holy Spirit, as mysterious as It is, is the hallmark of where the church is evolving, . In our study we will encounter not just the fascinating historical realities that have shaped our faith today, but also the present resurgence of interest in the Holy Spirit that we are seeing in so may churches across the theological spectrum. As we begin to understand this Spirit brooding over the fresh waters of the churches, we will find that exciting and affirming place where the ancients and the postmodern walk down the aisle together, Books are available in the church office. We will meet in the Ministry Center Room 1.25 (Chapel) Class will be led by Rev. Lloyd Griffith.
January & February - Getting Involved with God: Rediscovering the Old Testament (by Ellen Davis)
Starting January 5, 2020: Getting Involved with God: Wrestling with the strange and sacred Scripture of the Old Testament/Maren Sonstegard-Spray If you have ever struggled with the reading and understanding the Old Testament, or if you have ever wondered how the Old Testament relates to the New Testament, come join us for an eight week class. We will be guided by Ellen Davis’s book “Getting Involved with God” and John Goldingay’s book “Do We Need the New Testament,” among others. No need to buy a book (unless you want to!). Bring your favorite translation of the Bible with you. Meets in the Session House Main room, starting January 5th.
Lenten Study Class
March 1 - March 29
Hosanna by Carol Miller using Kerygma curriculum will be led by Rev. Eddie Bellis in Ministry Center Room 2.21. This class will explore the main texts in all four Gospels and in Paul's writings that deal specifically with the last week of Jesus' life and with the resurrection. We invite you to listen and respond to five stories of the One Story, over five sessions with Eddie Bellis facilitating the discussion. Come and join us on this spiritual journey. A resource book is available in the church office.
Mid-Week Opportunities...
Lenten Lunches will begin Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Session House Main Room
Noon to 1:00 pm
Continue each Tuesday through the Lenten Season
Theme: Called to Serve
Lent is a season. We as a community are called to reflect upon our commitments. As pilgrims we walk alongside and worship with people who are experiencing God's Spirit moving. Each speaker was asked to reflect upon and share how their work in the various places meets what the world most needs to have done. Where those two intersect, in that place God's brought them together.
Noon to 1:00 pm
Continue each Tuesday through the Lenten Season
Theme: Called to Serve
Lent is a season. We as a community are called to reflect upon our commitments. As pilgrims we walk alongside and worship with people who are experiencing God's Spirit moving. Each speaker was asked to reflect upon and share how their work in the various places meets what the world most needs to have done. Where those two intersect, in that place God's brought them together.
Centering Prayer Group
This group meets on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm in the Ministry Center room 1.25 (Chapel) for centering prayer. We are studying "Universal Christ" by Richard Rohr as our guide in re-discovering God's Spirit present in our lives.
Wednesday Evening Worship
This contemplative, or reflective, approach to worship is offered each Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Ministry Center room 1.25 (Chapel). This quiet service is focused around silence, prayer and reflection on the Biblical text chosen for preaching the coming Sunday. The Lord's Supper will be observed the 4th Wednesday of the the month. Come when you can and bring a friend.
Men's Bible Study
Join us on Thursdays at 8:00 am for coffee with Rev. Eddie in the Ministry Center Room 1.19 (Fellowship Cafe).
Monday Evening Women's Bible Study |
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study |
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Contact: Marice DeBruhl or Wendy Moeller
Meets: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Every Monday Location: Ministry Center Conference Room (MC 1.07) Passport Ready Women of First Presbyterian!! Several weeks cruising the eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Seas with stops at islands and cities of distinction, led by a British tour guide, companions to include 15-20 of the best traveling partners around. Yes, the Monday Evening Women's Bible Study is ongoing and continues to work through N T Wright's, Acts for Everyone peeking in on the Apostle Paul and his journeys both land and sea based and faith based. The book Part II Acts for Everyone and a separate study guide can be purchased in the church office. *Reading guide can also be picked up in the office on the shelf behind the books. |
Contact: Maren Sonstegard-Spray
Meets: 9:30 am - 10:30 am Every Thursday: Location: Ministry Center Conference Room (MC 1.07) We meet weekly and we are going to start a new book for Lent, starting Thursday, February 27th: "The God We Can Know: Exploring the I Am Sayings of Jesus" by Rob Fuquay. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. If you need help acquiring the book or would like to be added to the mailing list please contact: Rev. Dr. Maren Sonstegard-Spray (Maren@firstpresnb.org) |
ESL/Citizenship Tutors Needed!
Because of the increasing need for ESL and citizenship tutoring, we are expanding our number of tutoring days to
accommodate more students. Starting in January, we will be offering tutoring sessions on Monday at 9am at First Presbyterian in our ESL lab, Thursday at 6pm at West New Bern Presbyterian Church’s ESL lab, Saturday morning at 9am at First and Saturday afternoon at 3pm at West New Bern. We are in desperate need of additional tutors!! Tutors typically tutor twice a month for an hour to an hour and a half at a time. No tutoring experience necessary. We provide training! Tutoring can be done one on one or with a group. Conversational English skills are especially needed. Contact Gene Peele (genedgp@suddenlink.net) if you are interested in learning more about our ESL program or shadowing one of our tutors.
accommodate more students. Starting in January, we will be offering tutoring sessions on Monday at 9am at First Presbyterian in our ESL lab, Thursday at 6pm at West New Bern Presbyterian Church’s ESL lab, Saturday morning at 9am at First and Saturday afternoon at 3pm at West New Bern. We are in desperate need of additional tutors!! Tutors typically tutor twice a month for an hour to an hour and a half at a time. No tutoring experience necessary. We provide training! Tutoring can be done one on one or with a group. Conversational English skills are especially needed. Contact Gene Peele (genedgp@suddenlink.net) if you are interested in learning more about our ESL program or shadowing one of our tutors.
Future Opportunities...
Montreat Women's Summer Conference
Word Wise: Encountering the Word that draws us in and sends us out
Discount Available
Join us at the Montreat Women's Connection Conference Friday-Sunday, August 14-16. Registration opens February 3. Each person registers individually on the website or by phone. Rooms in the Assembly Inn (with
air conditioning and elevator) sell very quickly. The keynote speaker is bestselling author Jen Hatmaker and the Bible study leader is Francis Taylor Gench. More information and registration at montreat.org/women. Registration cost includes program, room, and meals (single and double occupancy options – for double occupancy, you will need to find a roommate and identify them when you register). Transportation is on your
own and many arranged carpools together last year. We are offering a 50% discount off the cost of the registration from the McClary Scholarship fund to make it easier to attend the conference! Please contact Maren to learn more about the discount. Childcare is available at Montreat for children aged six months through early teens.
Join us at the Montreat Women's Connection Conference Friday-Sunday, August 14-16. Registration opens February 3. Each person registers individually on the website or by phone. Rooms in the Assembly Inn (with
air conditioning and elevator) sell very quickly. The keynote speaker is bestselling author Jen Hatmaker and the Bible study leader is Francis Taylor Gench. More information and registration at montreat.org/women. Registration cost includes program, room, and meals (single and double occupancy options – for double occupancy, you will need to find a roommate and identify them when you register). Transportation is on your
own and many arranged carpools together last year. We are offering a 50% discount off the cost of the registration from the McClary Scholarship fund to make it easier to attend the conference! Please contact Maren to learn more about the discount. Childcare is available at Montreat for children aged six months through early teens.
Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland –
Dear Pilgrim,
I am excited about our Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland and London, England, September 15 – 24, 2020.
We will begin this adventure in a 3 day stay in London including a guided tour of the Capital, a visit to the historic pilgrimage site of Canterbury Cathedral, and a unique opportunity to visit some “thin places” in the midst of the bustle of this modern city. We will spend a night in Glasgow, Scotland, on the way to our 5 days immersing ourselves in the life of Iona, a small pilgrimage located off the west coast of Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to join an intentional traveling community exploring the presence of the holy in these historic sites. I encourage a prompt response as space is limited by accommodations on the Isle of Iona at the Hotel Columba.
I hope you can join us. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me at Lloyd@fistpresnb.org
Click here to see the full brochure or click here to complete the registration forms.
Dear Pilgrim,
I am excited about our Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland and London, England, September 15 – 24, 2020.
We will begin this adventure in a 3 day stay in London including a guided tour of the Capital, a visit to the historic pilgrimage site of Canterbury Cathedral, and a unique opportunity to visit some “thin places” in the midst of the bustle of this modern city. We will spend a night in Glasgow, Scotland, on the way to our 5 days immersing ourselves in the life of Iona, a small pilgrimage located off the west coast of Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to join an intentional traveling community exploring the presence of the holy in these historic sites. I encourage a prompt response as space is limited by accommodations on the Isle of Iona at the Hotel Columba.
I hope you can join us. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me at Lloyd@fistpresnb.org
Click here to see the full brochure or click here to complete the registration forms.