The congregation will meet to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee Sunday, July 17, at 10:20 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Church Officer Nominating Committee (Chuck Thompson, chair; Scottie Bales; Andrew Beck; Beth Flannagan; Heidi Harkleroad) will bring forth a slate of candidates to be approved and elected by the congregation. Please make plans to be there to cast your vote!

Those wishing to join FPC are encouraged to attend the called Session of Elders in the chapel next Sunday, July 17, at 10:00 a.m. This meeting is earlier than usual, which means that you can become a member of the congregation in time to vote for candidates for the new Pastoral Nominating Committee. If you need more information, please feel free to talk with any Elder or Dave Welch, who can also be reached at dwelch@fpcbristol.org. 

Heart to Heart Women's Ministry invites FPC women of all ages to a time of relaxed fellowship with their sisters in Christ. Bring a friend and join us for a Girls' Night Out Tuesday, July 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Machiavelli's. The restaurant is located at 8 Fifth Street in downtown Bristol. Mark your calendar for this evening out and book a sitter, if you'll need one; FPC will not provide child care that evening.

The core of the Food Service Coordinator's work will be the preparation of healthful dinners for folks of all ages and the coordination of all that goes into making those possible, from putting together and overseeing the preparation, serving, and cleanup teams to ordering supplies and cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.

In addition to a high school education and the appropriate certifications, this work at the heart of our fellowship gatherings requires two years' experience as a Food Service Coordinator and one year of experience as a chef cooking for large groups. Further details about this position are available here.

To apply, email a cover letter and résumé to dwelch@fpcbristol.org, or mail it to the attention of Dave Welch at First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Avenue, Bristol, TN 37620. The application deadline is coming up quickly: Friday, July 15.

FPC will take part in a workday for the local Habitat for Humanity this Saturday, July 9. You can help, even if you've never hit the nail on the head. Meet us in the church parking at 8:00 a.m. We should return by 3:00 p.m. Join us! 

This week Aaron Brooks has had to look hard for a break in the rain. He has been on tap to get the lawns ready for play after church this Sunday. The forecast calls for a hot day but probably not a wet one. If we end up inside, we'll still enjoy ourselves. Next week Dan Gross will keep a weather eye out then hand the Tiger Cat's leash to Jim White.

If you would like to help us mow, Randy Cook will be happy to give you a quick lesson on our Scag mower. We welcome adults and teens, men and women for what we hope will be regular duty. If you can pitch in for even a single morning or afternoon, please email Randy at npolecook@aol.com or call his cell at 423-956-1541. Thank you!

Music participants: On July 10, Vicki Fey, Mark Mervis, Shannan Miller, Ginny Osborne, Jenn Sproles, and Rett Stocstill will perform during our one service. In the late service on July 17, Samantha Robertson will be our soloist.

	Darlene Zschech

Sunday's music: For our ONE Worship this Sunday, July 10, all of the congregational song will be familiar, beloved hymns, perhaps in a slightly different style. Song booklets with music will be available, and the words will also be on the screens. Offertory music will be "The Potter's Hand" by Darlene Zschech.

Program of note: You won't want to miss the July 15 edition of Tunes at Noon at the Paramount Center! Several winners from the 2016 Bristol Music Club scholarship auditions will be performing. Tunes at Noon continues to be partially underwritten and named in memory of the late David and Frances Caldwell, long-time members of First Presbyterian.

Mark your calendars for Friday, August 5. James O'Reilly will present a program of music for saxophone and piano in our sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. He will be accompanied by Vicki Fey, and violinist Cameron Lugo will make a guest appearance. James is completing his year of internship at St. Anne's Catholic Church and will return to seminary this fall for the completion of his degree. There will be no charge for this program.

Chuck and Barb Thompson

Chuck Thompson has been a member of FBC for close to 25 years. He and Barb came to Bristol in 1990, when he was recruited by King College to teach and run the counseling center. Over the years, Chuck has taught several Sunday School classes, filled in between youth directors on three occasions, served on the Session, and been a "greybeard" for VBS. Chuck has written four applied theology books, a fable, an historical novel, six mystery novels, and three Appalachian fantasies, and he just finished a novel that was inspired by a Matt Richardson sermon in the spring. For work Chuck does marriage and family therapy, and for fun he tries to make Barb laugh. 

Paul Warhurst

Paul Warhurst is an FPC elder and a Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Theology at King University. He did his PhD work at the University of St. Andrews on Sřren Kierkegaard's writings on the Sermon on the Mount and, impressively, did not neglect his golf game. When he isn't teaching, Paul enjoys being with Amber and their children, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, drinking coffee, and occasionally working on his house.

 

9:30 a.m.       Sunday School

10:30 a.m.     ONE Worship, Fellowship Hall

12:30 p.m.     Picnic & Games, FPC

9:00 a.m.       Vacation Bible School

7:00 p.m.       Building & Grounds Committee, Room 117

7:00 p.m.       Christian Education Committee, Room 124

9:00 a.m.       Vacation Bible School

10:00 a.m.     Morning Prayer Group, Conference Room

2:00 p.m.       Staff Meeting, Room 123

6:00 p.m.       Venture Crew 3, Cub Scout Room

7:00 p.m.       Boy Scout Troop 3, Scout Wing

7:00 p.m.       Middle School FISH, TBA

9:00 a.m.       Vacation Bible School

5:30 p.m.       VBS Celebration, Chapel & Fellowship Hall

7:00 p.m.       High School Devos, Katie Arnold's Home

7:30 p.m.       8:30 Worship Team Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall

7:00 a.m.       Men's Bible Study, Parlor

8:30 a.m.       Meals on Wheels, Fellowship Hall

12:00 p.m.     Noon Bible Study, Room 117

8:30 a.m.       Worship, Fellowship Hall

9:45 a.m.       Sunday School

10:00 a.m.     Meeting to Receive New Members, Chapel

10:20 a.m.     Congregational Meeting, Fellowship Hall

11:00 a.m.     Worship, Sanctuary

4:00 p.m.       Evangelism & Outreach Committee, Room 117

4:45 p.m.       Administrative Committee, Room 117

9:00 a.m.       Staff Meeting, Room 123

10:00 a.m.     Morning Prayer Group, Conference Room

6:00 p.m.       Girls' Night out, Machiavelli's Restaurant

7:00 p.m.       Middle School FISH, TBA

7:00 p.m.       Boy Scout Troop 3, Scout Wing

7:00 p.m.       High School Devos, Katie Arnold's Home

7:30 p.m.       8:30 Worship Team Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall

7:00 a.m.       Men's Bible Study, Parlor

12:00 p.m.     Noon Bible Study, Room 117

7:00 p.m.       8:30 Worship Team Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall