Dedication of Bench in Memory of Rev. Donald Royce Collins. The First Presbyterian Church of Elberton, Georgia dedicated a new granite bench in the church’s garden facing the playground immediately following the main worship service on Sunday, November 18, 2007. The bench was given in memory of their beloved pastor, the Reverend Donald Collins, who served the church from 1966 to 1975, by Shelvyn and Ann Gunter. The Rev. Michael Woods, current pastor of First Presbyterian, officiated the ceremony. Pictured above is Mrs. Clara Collins, the wife of Reverend Collins. Pastor Collins passed away on March 25, 2007 at the Health Center of the Presbyterian Home in Clinton, SC.
Installation of New Pastor - The Rev. Michael Woods. A commission team from the Northeast Georgia Presbytery formally installed the Rev. Michael W. Woods as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Elberton in a service of installation on December 2, 2007 in the church’s sanctuary. The Rev. Joanna Adams of Morningside Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Georgia gave the sermon entitled, “We Are Able,” before the assembled congregation, which included members of First Presbyterian, visitors from the city of Elberton and the surrounding area, and friends of Mike and Myong from Morningside Presbyterian Church. The relationship between the new pastor and the church was sealed with the Rev. Bill Mounts propounding the constitutional questions to Rev. Woods, and Elder Joan Brown askingthequestions of the congregation. Fellowship and refreshments followed the service in the church’s fellowship hall. Afterwards, Rev. Ken Meeks, Executive Presbyter for Northeast Georgia, remarked that there was a positive mood of hope for the future that marked the occasion of the service. Pictured above, from left to right: Rev. Michael Woods; Rev. Joanna Adams; and Myong Kim, wife of Rev. Woods.
ANNOUNCMENTS
THE CHURCH OFFICE is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pastor Mike can be reached in the event of an emergency on his cell phone (404-578-5485).
CHOIR PRACTICE, Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of our choir please speak to Kay or our Director of Music, Bruce.
WESTSIDE PRESBYTERIAN is looking for a tutor to work with middle school students to help them prepare for the Georgia CRCT, the standardized test students must take to advance to the next grade. If you are interested or know of someone who would like to help, please contact the church at 706-283-7784.
NEW WEBSITE! Please let us know what you think about this website. Please contact the church office at 706-283-3741 or by email at fpce@elberton.net and let us know what information, pictures, or changes you would like to see.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN: The Presbyterian Women’s organization will celebrate their 100th Anniversary of meeting together in the churches of the Northeast Georgia Presbytery. They will meet at the Commerce Presbyterian Church on March 15, 2008 . Please mark this date on your calendar and be thinking about a banner to display and a history scrapbook to share.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays at 3 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please come and join us for a study of the Book of Genesis.
THE BIBLE FOR DESSERT! A men’s Bible study, Tuesdays at 7 pm. Come and join us for study, fellowship and dessert!
HOLY WEEK:We will observe Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday March 16. Holy Communion will be celebrated at a special Maundy Thursday Service on Thursday, March 20 at 6:00 pm. Easter Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Please join us and invite your neighbors and friends for these celebrations and services of worship. (Please note: The Easter Sunrise Service sponsored by Ministers United of Elbert County has been cancelled for this year.)
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARINGWe will take up a special offering for One Great Hour of Sharing on Easter Sunday, March 23. The proceeds from this offer go to support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program and the Self-Development of People ministry.
Mr. & Mrs. KENNETH LEGG announce the marriage of their daughter, Andrea Dawn, to Mr. Brian Edward Bradford on March 29, at five o’clock. The wedding will take place at CokesburyUnitedMethodistChurch,
2207 Cokesbury Road, Hartwell, GA.
SAFEHOUSE MINISTRIES Thanks in part to your generosity during the month of February, SafeHouse Ministries was able to serve 114 individuals, provide 88 bags of groceries, and cook 465 meals for their clients. SafeHouse provides shelter for victims of domestic violence and for the homeless in ElbertCounty. First Presbyterian sends a monthly donation to SafeHouse.
