FPC Chimes (First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta)

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6

I don’t know about you, but I love salt. It makes everything taste so much better! I also love this scripture passage. I think we should try to live out what is being shared here. Our words are so powerful!! They can build up or they can tear down. If we are careful to always speak to others in grace and love (that’s being seasoned with salt) we will make others feel wonderful. Think about what you say this week and try to make others feel good!

Devotions:

Don’t forget daily online devotions at www.d365.org .

Here’s What’s Up:

YOUTH FAMILY MISSION TRIP TO ROATAN HONDURAS – JULY 24-31, 2010

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING – WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 AT 7:00 PM IN B111

All those going on the Youth Family Mission Trip will meet in B111 tomorrow night. We will go over details and hand out t-shirts, airline tickets, bag tags, devotion books, etc. Please try to attend.

Please pray for those going on the Roatan Mission Trip.

YOUTH MINISTRY STAFF TAKING A WEEK OFF!

NO FELLOWSHIP FOR TWO SUNDAYS!

The Youth Ministry Staff will be taking a short break from all the summer mission trips and activities from August 1-8. We will not have any fellowship activities during that week, but will get started back with lots of fun activities in mid-August. See the upcoming events below! Details will be forthcoming!

We will have regular Sunday School each Sunday at 9:00 AM – “Faith in Films” in B111.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Summer Lock-In and Whitewater Park Excursion – August 13-14

Youth Leadership Team Lunch and Planning –August 15

Teacher/Advisor Lunch and Orientation – August 22

Stone Mountain Laser Show and Picnic Dinner – August 22

Youth Parent Advisory Committee Meeting at Julie Webster’s Home – August 24

Possible Habitat House Work Day – August 28 – (Watch for Details and let me know if you are interested – must be 16)

Annual Kick-Off Beach Retreat – September 3-6

Celebration Sunday – September 12

Be sure to send me emails about your summer adventures, prayer requests, etc. I miss seeing all of you but I pray for you without ceasing!!!

Faithfully,

Allison

Allison Per-Lee

youth minister

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

1328 Peachtree Street, NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

404-228-7751

aper-lee@firstpresatl.org

Youth Medical Consent Forms

First Presbyterian Church requires a Medical Consent Form to be completed and signed by a physician before participation in most youth events taking place away from the church. Download and print the medical consent form (.pdf).

Our mission statement: Our youth ministry, for students in grades 6 through 12, provides a Christian community that offers worship, service, study, and fellowship. Our model is the early church described in Acts 2:42-45 - "And they devoted themselves to the Apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer . . . and all who believed were together and had all things in common, and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need."The Christian community provided for our young people guides them in developing and deepening a faithful relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Our youth program also encourages their commitment to Christ and their reliance on the Holy Spirit to guide them in their daily lives.This year we hope to emphasize times of study, worship, service, fun and fellowship while encouraging investment from each individual.

Allison Per-Lee
Director of Youth
and Family Ministries

404.228.7751

aper-lee@firstpresatl.org

Chris Buckler & Mary Jane Stacy
Associate Directors of Youth and Family Ministries

404.228.7705

cbuckler@firstpresatl.org

mjstacy@firstpresatl.org