Address Angels

Age Venturers

Bereavement Meals

Campus Ministry

Activities include weekly dinner meetings (6:00 p.m. on Thursdays), Bible Study, mission activities, retreats as well as programs offering support and guidance. College students are invited to attend all Food and Fellowship meals at no charge to them as well as to participate in all church activities.

Choirs - Adult

Under the direction of Bill Wood , FPC offers two wonderful options for involvement in the music ministry: Gallery Choir and the Adult Bell Choir. The Gallery Choir sings a variety of music from middle ages to 21 st century, from Gregorian Chant to Contemporary. During a season, the choir will sing music accompanied by organ, piano, handbells or sometimes without accompaniment. This is a fun, friendly group. Not everyone in the choir reads music and skills vary, but we work together and help each other out. Adults and students (Senior High and older) are eligible. Gallery Choir meets at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights and Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. Bell Choir meets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights.

Sunday Fellowship

Coffee and cookies are available in the Fellowship Hall before the early worship service and between church school and the 11:00 worship service to provide members and visitors a time for fellowship. Volunteers are needed each Sunday to greet members and visitors, typically serving once every other month.

(Membership Ministry)

E-mail Addresses

Members and interested visitors can be placed in the FPC E-mail Directory, which is used to relay information regarding membership items as well as periodic updates on activities planned at FPC. To receive updates, send an email to ( tracywetherbee@embarqmail.com ).

Flower Calendar

Flowers for the 11:00 a.m. worship service are provided weekly by various members of our church and their families. A sign-up chart is posted in the Narthex. Additional information is available through the church office. (Worship Ministry)

Food Baskets

Each communion Sunday (first Sunday of the month), non-perishable food is collected to be donated to the Food Bank. It is our opportunity to help alleviate hunger in the Greenville area. Donations can be placed in the baskets in the Welcome Center of the church. (Missions Ministry)

Greenville Community Shelter (GCS)

FPC supports the GCS in a variety of ways that include volunteering time and resources as well as regularly providing meals and assistance to the residents of the shelter through opportunities sponsored by Missions Ministry as well as several Adult Sunday School groups. (Missions Ministry)

Greeters

Members are needed each Sunday to greet members and visitors for both church services.

(Worship Ministry)

History and Heritage

Located on the 1st floor, Room 133 the History and Heritage room houses the archives and history of FPC. Volunteers create, store and maintain the materials. (Education Ministry)

House Church (Fellowship Groups)

House Church Groups are small dinner groups who meet monthly in the homes of the various participants. The groups are totally social and provide an excellent opportunity for those participating to form friendships and to feel a part of a smaller community. (Membership Ministry)

Internet

FPC has a web site address at www.fpcgreenville.org .

The FPC church office can be contacted at fpcstaff@embarqmail.com

Lay Leaders and Lay Readers

Lay Leaders and Readers are a vital part of our church worship services. Participants are asked to attend a short training session to obtain necessary materials and information about this ministry. (Worship Ministry)

Library/Resource Rooms

Located on the 2nd floor, the library and resource rooms house books, resources, Bibles, supplemental study materials and miscellaneous supplies. Volunteers are always needed to organize and maintain materials. Volunteers with library experience are needed to maintain the books and resources of the Library. (Education Ministry)

Mayfest

This annual event raises funds to support Habitat for Humanity as well as other global and local mission projects. Volunteers are essential and needed for planning and organizing the event as well as on the day of the event.  Mayfest offers a terrific chance to support missions while enjoying the fun of being part of an incredibly great event! Activities include live and silent auctions, baked goods sale, a garden shop, a huge yard sale, and the best chicken lunch you have ever enjoyed. This is a must-do event at FPC!  (Missions Ministry)

Men of the Church (MOC)

The MOC organization is an exciting part of FPC and includes the following activities: 1) MOC Breakfast - Held the 3rd Wednesday morning of each month, men gather for food and fellowship at CD's Grill, 4814 Old Tar Road in Winterville.2) MOC meet the 2nd Tuesday evening from September to May for an exceptional meal and program. Reservations are requested. 3) Flynn Home Breakfast- in December, the MOC provide breakfast to residents of the Flynn Home.

(Men of the Church)

Newsletter

The Church Office publishes the Church Newsletter, "Focus". The Newsletter is mailed to members of the church and is available for any visitor who wishes to be kept informed of the church calendar and activities. To be placed on the mailing list, a visitor should contact the church office and ask to have the "Focus" mailed to them on a regular basis.

Presbyterian Women (PW)

PW provide monthly opportunities for Bible Study and fellowship through Circles who meet traditionally the second Monday or Tuesday of each month. There are morning, afternoon and evening circles. PW also sponsors various lunch and dinner meetings each year, provides scholarship opportunities for college students and sponsors outreach and mission projects. Information on PW and Circles can be obtained from the Church Office or the PW brochure.

(Presbyterian Women)

Prison Ministry

Volunteers bring the gospel to the Pitt County Detention Center the first Tuesday of each month. Volunteer opportunities exist to participate actively in the prison ministry as well as to support the ministry through the purchase of Bibles during Advent and Lent. (Missions Ministry)

Sunday School

First Presbyterian has seven adult classes who meet each Sunday, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.  All classes welcome newcomers, and the Education Ministry supports new classes who wish to form.  To learn more about current classes, click on the listing for Sunday School in the red column. 

CD Ministry

Audio copies of sermons are available to those homebound members of the church. Volunteers are needed to make and deliver the cds. (Membership Ministry)

Ulster Project

This is an exciting peace education project available for 14-16 year old youth from Catholic and Protestant families in Greenville as well as Northern Ireland . The project aims to reduce prejudices by providing opportunities for the youth to worship together and share a month of activities and programs. Volunteers are needed to serve as host families, to provide fund raising, publicity and program assistance. (Missions Ministry)

Ushers

Ushers are divided into teams of youth, men and women. The teams serve three to four months a year and provide an essential support to our worship services. Serving as an usher is an excellent way to become involved at FPC and are needed for both services. (Worship Ministry)

Visitor Response (Bread Ministry)

Volunteers are responsible for providing visitors to the church with a warm welcome through phone calls, mailings, loaves of bread and information packets about FPC activities and programs.

(Membership Ministry)

Volunteer Recruitment Form

The Volunteer Recruitment Forms are available from the church office and are distributed annually to the congregation. This form replaced the Time and Talent Form and is used by the Volunteer Coordinator to link volunteers with activities.

Wedding Guild

The Wedding Guild serves the church by helping the minister in advising couples of church protocol regarding weddings as well as helping to direct weddings and rehearsals when needed. Volunteer opportunities provide a way to serve the church and to share in joyful experiences with couples and their families. (Worship Ministry)

Women's Fellowship Lunch

All women of the church are invited to participate in this informal fellowship group that meets the 4th Tuesday afternoon each month at 12:30 at the Beef Barn. No reservations are required. Come with an expectation of good food and great fun!

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Information on all activities and programs can be obtained by contacting the Church Office who will direct you to the chairperson of the appropriate ministry or activity. To contact the church office, either call (252) 758-1901 or contact the office through:

www.fpcgreenville.org

fpcstaff@embarqmail.com