Interested in learning more about FPCP?

Join us for our "Inquirer's Class" on Saturday, August 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

This class will attempt to answer four basic questions:

• What is the Church?
• What does it mean that we are Reformed?
• What does it mean that we are Presbyterian?
• How will this Church do ministry?

Please email us and let us know you plan on attending. Childcare can be arranged for those who give us advance notice.

This Week at FPCP

• Monday: Middle School Girls Bible Study- 9:30 am - 11:00 am at the Church.

• Wednesday: Playdate for Mothers with young children- 10 am at the Regal Movie Theater behind the Savannah Mall. Meet at the Church at 9:15am if you want to carpool.

• Sunday School- 10 a.m. The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World, watching and discussing a video of a panel discussion from the 2006 Desiring God Conference.

• Sunday Morning Worship- 11 a.m. Matthew 19:7-9, "Jesus, Adultery and Divorce"

• Sunday Night Fellowship Meal- 6:00 p.m. Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to complement sloppy joes!

Please email us for more information.

Marriage Part 7, "Wives as Sacrificial Partners"

This video can be downloaded here. To download the MP3, click here.

Join us for our Fellowship Meal

This Sunday, Aug. 3rd at 6pm Join us for our monthly Sunday Night Fellowship meal.

Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to complement sloppy joes! We hope to see you there.

Meet our Missionary: Jon Beane

Rev. Jon Beane, here pictured with his wife Janelle, is the Campus Minister for Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Armstrong Atlantic State University. He started the work in 2007. Check out his website at www.aasu.ruf.org.

Topics for Sunday, July 27th

• Adult Sunday School: The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World, watching and discussing a video of a panel discussion from the 2006 Desiring God Conference.
• Sunday Morning Worship: Matthew 19:4-6, "Wives as Sacrificial Partners."
• Sunday Evening Worship: Continuing our study of "Mere Christianity" Book 3, chapter 9 on "Charity"

Marriage Part 6, "Husbands, Lead your Wives"

To download this video, click here. To download an MP3 of this sermon, click here.

Miss a sermon on Marriage and want it in audio only?

If you would like to receive a copy of any or all of Pastor Fender's sermons on "Jesus and Marriage" then please send an email to FPCPooler@comcast.net. They are available in MP3 format. The sermons are available below in video format. We will email them to you as quickly as possible. The sixth sermon in the series will be available on Monday, July 21st.

Sermon: Marriage Part 5, "Husbands, love your wives"

This sermon can be downloaded at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6284867308828508581&hl=en

Smiling Faces Needed

A Church Directory is being compiled and we need your smiling faces. Be sure to have your picture taken on Sunday, July 27 or Sunday, August 3. This pictures will be compiled and each family/individual will receive a binder soon. Please know this directory is for all member and regular visitors. If you would like to be in the directory, we would love to have you in there! Please thank Lane Mitchell for her willingness to help in this project.

Sermon: Marriage Part 4, Introduction to Marriage Roles

This sermon can be downloaded here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7146873833057998062&hl=en

Sermon: Marriage Part 3, "I Don't Feel Like One Flesh"

This sermon can be downloaded at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2195232799062874636&hl=en

Women's Fellowship Event

Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:30 This will be a time to share spiritual discipline tips such as time management ideas, parenting strategies, how to be intentional in your prayer time, etc. Please RSVP to Alison at fpcpchildren@yahoo.com Please bring a side, salad, or dessert. Kim Hayes’ Home: 254 Silver Brook Circle Pooler, GA 31322. (912) 450-0596

Sermon: Marriage Part 2, "God's Design for Marriage"

Second sermon in a series on Marriage based upon Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19:1-9. This video can be downloaded at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=194479792827254305&hl=en

Sermon: Marriage part 1, "A Culture of Divorce"

Opening sermon in a series on Marriage based upon Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19:1-9. This sermon can be downloaded at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-268421819050791017&hl=en

Topics for Sunday, July 20

Adult Sunday School: The Supremacy of Christ and Truth, watching and discussing a video of Voddie Bauchman at the 2006 Desiring God Conference. Sunday Morning Worship: Matthew 19:4-6, "Husbands, Lead your Wives." Sunday Evening Worship: Continuing our study of "Mere Christianity" Book 3, chapter 8 on "The Great Sin"

Summer Sermon Series: Jesus on Marriage

Pastor Fender will be working through Matthew 19:1-9 in which Jesus takes up the issue of marriage. Topics will include: * The Culture of divorce * God's ideal for marriage * "I don't feel like one flesh!" * Roles of spouses in creating unity * Jesus and divorce * Jesus and remarriage This would be a great opportunity to come and allow the Word of God to nurture and perhaps even confront your marriage.

The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World

Starting Sunday, July 13th at 10 am, we will be taking up this issue of the Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern world by watching some powerful messages given at a Desiring God national conference. Here is a video introduction done by John Piper.

Couples Bible Study Starts in August

Make plans to join a Bible Study for Couples

Starting Tuesday Nights, August 12th from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Church.

Pastor Fender will be teaching a six week Bible study on…

Finding Joy in Jesus: A study of the Book of Philippians.

We will attempt to provide childcare. Please email if you are interested in participating and, if applicable, state if you would need childcare.

A Faith Expedition: VBS at FPCP

Our fearless leader Alison did a great job organizing volunteers so that the children involved would be able to grow in their understanding of God's call for us to trust in Him

Each day was started by Biblical truth being portrayed by some great volunteers.

Preparing for the closing ceremony

Hiding in the tent on the Faith Expedition

Some of our Adventurous ones taking a break.

Some of our great volunteers.

What did you learn at VBS?

Nursery Guidelines

First Presbyterian Church of Pooler Nursery Information We want to inform families who attend and visit our church of the basics of the nursery ministry. We appreciate you taking the time to read and comply with our basic guidelines and policies. We recognize that children are a blessing from the Lord, given to you as parents as a special gift to raise and train in the knowledge of Jesus Christ our Lord. If you choose to utilize our nursery, then your child will be cared for and loved by volunteers of this church. Nursery Rooms, Hours, and Ages We have three nursery rooms, which include an Infant room, a Mover room for one and two year-olds, and a Toddler room for older two and three year-olds. 1) During Sunday School from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. the Mover and Toddler rooms are open. During this time the Infants are cared for in the Mover room. 2) During the Sunday Morning Worship Service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. all three nursery rooms are open. * 3) During the Sunday Evening Service after family worship at 6:15 p.m., the Mover and Toddler rooms are available. The Infants are cared for in the Mover room. (*If we are not serving many children on a given Sunday, then only two of the three nursery rooms will remain open) Snacks Unless you specify otherwise, your child will be offered a light snack and juice if he or she is in the Mover or Toddler room. If your child has any food allergies or cannot eat the provided snack, then please inform the nursery caregiver. Sickness Policy We intend to provide an environment where the children in the nursery are healthy and free from exposure to any recent infectious illness. The last thing you want as a parent is to deliver a healthy child to the nursery, only to get a sick one in return! In doing our part, the nursery toys will be cleaned and disinfected weekly. Your part is to please keep your children home when you observe any of the following within 24 hours of bringing them to the church nursery: *Fever (99.6 or higher) *Vomiting or Diarrhea *Discharge in or around the eyes *Green or yellow runny nose *Excessive coughing *Questionable rash Parents will be immediately contacted if their children become ill while in the nursery. Parent Responsibilities 1) Upon your first visit, please complete the Nursery Information Card for use by the nursery caregivers. This card provides information that will enable those caring for your children to give them the best care possible. 2) Next, please sign your child in. 3) Upon signing in, we will write your child’s name on a sticky label so that we can identify your child and call him or her by name. 4) If at all possible, the same parent should drop off and pick-up the child. Please do not send older children to drop off or pick-up the child. If an adult other than a parent has permission from the parent to pick up the child, please notify the nursery caregivers in advance. 5) Clearly mark all your items from home, including diaper bags, bottles, cups, and pacifiers. Attaching one of our FPCP tags to your child’s diaper bag will help us identify which bag belongs to you and can be used for your child. 6) Please leave personal toys at home, unless it is a security item. 7) Share any special instructions with the nursery caregiver. Caregivers are not permitted to administer medication to any child. 8) Please pick-up your child as soon as possible at the close of each church activity. Our volunteers need to be able to leave to pick-up their children in other rooms.

First Pres. Families and Fireworks

Watching the Savannah fireworks from Hutchison Island.

Pastor Fender returns from Indonesia

Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world and yet a place where God is actively at work. It was my privilege to return for the third time to teach pastors. I lectured at two conferences, one on the main island of Java and the other on Sumba Island. Thank you for your prayers and support. It is great to be home with my church family. In Christ, John Fender

Sermon: Pursuing Lost Sheep, Matthew 18:10-14