First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, South Carolina

HOPE OF LANCASTER COUNTY Webe receiving food items during the month of July to support the ministry of HOPE in Lancaster in will  caring for the emergency needs of those less fortunate. You may leave your food items in the box at the back entrance to the church. Special needs at HOPE at this time are: canned meal, cans of tomatoes, corn meal (5 lb. bag), sugar (5 lb. bag), dried beans, jelly/jam, apple juice, grits and bottled water.

BIG GOD ACROSS LANCASTER STADIUM CELEBRATION On the evening of July 22nd at 7:00 p.m., there will be an informational and strategy meeting at the Carole Ray Dowling Center at USC-Lancaster to discuss the nuts and bolts of this opportunity. Questions? Call Brandon Helms (803-416-2606).

As you may remember last September the first Stadium Celebration was held at Lancaster Memorial Stadium and 244 people came to Christ. Many of these have made their commitment publicly in local churches across the area. It is great to do evangelistic events, but without the local churches following up and discipling the converts, we leave many infant believers without proper nourishment. Won’t you seriously consider being a part of the next Big God Across Lancaster Stadium Celebration to be held at Lancaster Memorial Stadium in Lancaster this September?

SC GATHERING OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Mark your calendars. South Carolina’s Presbyterian Women will gather August 8th and 9th at Saxe Gothe Presbyterian Church in Lexington. Deadline for registration is July 1st. Want to go? Contact Jennifer Bryan.

L.I.F.T. 4th ANNUAL GALA You are invited to join the Board of Directors and Staff of L.I.F.T. (Learning Institute for Tomorrow) for its 4th Annual Gala, “An Evening in Italy” on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at USC-L Bradley Building. Tickets—$50.00. There will be Italian cuisine, music, silent and live auctions, Best of LIFT, recognition of Donors, giveaways and chances to win cash and drawing for the US Airways ticket (sold separately). For more information call 285-8805.

OLDER ADULT LUNCHEON SCHEDULED The Older Adult Luncheon will be Tuesday, September 16th at 10:30 a.m. at Bethelwoods. This will once again be connected to the Third Tuesday Together ministry at Bethelwoods. More information to come

ATTENTION If something needs attention that is the responsibility of the Chancel Committee, please notify Sara in the church office and she will inform whomever is in charge. Please do not water anything. This is done by the Chancel Committee.

HEALTH FITNESS FOR SENIORS (HFFS) HFFS is designated for those 60 years and older. Exercises include stretching, toning, light aerobics and use of light weights. HFFS meets every Tuesday and Thursday in the gymnasium of the Gregory Health and Wellness Center from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. For more information or to register, call Keli Lathan (313-7450 or 287-5785).

ATTENTION: HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS Applications are now available for all High School juniors and Seniors who would like to be considered for PC’s Outstanding Church Youth Leaders. In addition to receiving PC scholarships, the nominees will be honored at PC’s Youth Day to be held Saturday, November 15. Application deadline for Outstanding ChurchYouth Leader is September 30th.  PC’s Annual Youth day offers events for Middle and High School Youth. Applications are available on the website (http://www.presby.edu), search: youth day.

DEVOTIONAL GUIDES Please pick up your copy of “These Days” for July-September for your personal or family devotional use. They are available in the narthex and in the hallway near the church office.