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Next Week at FPC (August 26, 2022)

Dear Friends,

I hope you will join us this Sunday, August 28 for the 2022 Ministry Fair. Happening both before and after our one worship service*, the Social Hall will be full of people and information detailing the many different discipleship and mission opportunities of FPC. From delivering meals to the homebound to nurturing young minds to greeting worshippers on Sunday mornings – there is something for everyone!

As an added bonus, there will be BBQ sliders, homemade blue-ribbon desserts, cotton candy, and more to enjoy as you explore. This will be a fun and meaningful morning for connecting and reconnecting as a church family, so invite a friend (or two or three). We can’t wait to see you there!

Peace,
Rev. Alan F. Dyer
Senior Pastor

*Please remember that we will have one combined worship service in the sanctuary at 10:30am this Sunday.

THIS SUNDAY
8:30am Traditional Service (Chapel)
9:30am Sunday School for All Ages
9:30am Ministry Fair
10:30am ONE Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:30am Ministry Fair

Stream our services live on FPCSpartanburg.org/worship, YouTube, or Facebook.

Ministry Fair 2022 – This Sunday, August 28
Social Hall, 9:30-10:20 & 11:30-12:30
Come explore scores of ways to grow in faith and share God’s love! Ask your questions and get involved as you reconnect after summer. Everyone will be there! Fair fun includes games and treats for kids and door prizes for concerts, the arts, sports tickets, and even WAF Family Meal Tickets! Enjoy biscuits & donuts early or BBQ sliders and homemade cakes and cookies later! Gonna be such fun!
(If you would like to bake a cake, we could use a few more. Please contact Ansley Page. apage@fpcspartanburg.org)

Sunday Night Youth – First Mission Project!
Sunday Night Youth officially starts back this Sunday! We will be working on our first local mission project of the year, helping the Converse University Supply Closet get stocked with food and supplies (listed below).
Please consider donating any of the following:

Canned soup/beans
Peanut butter
Ramen noodles
Nutri-Grain/granola bars
Canned chili
Razors & shaving cream
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Shampoo & conditioner
Tampons & feminine pads

NEW YOUTH SCHEDULE
5:00-6:00pm Middle School Youth Group
6:00-6:30pm Middle School Supper
6:30-7:00pm High School Supper
7:00-8:00pm High School Youth Group

NEXT WEEK
Poverty Simulation – September 1^st, 9:00am-12:00pm
Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families, but unless you've experienced it, poverty is difficult to truly understand. United Way of the Piedmont's Reality Check Poverty Simulations allow participants to experience what it's like for families facing real-life challenges associated with poverty in order to gain a better sense the complexities of poverty. If you've never done a simulation before, it's an opportunity you won't want to miss! They will be offering a simulation to the community on Friday, September 1st from 9am-12pm at CC Woodson Community Center. Click here to register (it's free)!

Return of the Perfect Blend: Coffee and Friends – First Meeting Next Thursday!
Join a rotating cast of pastors for coffee, friends, and a little spiritual boost for your day! Mark your calendars for the following dates: September 1, September 15, October 6, October 20, and November 3. We will meet at 10:30AM in the Large Private Dining Room.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Good Neighbor Team
Do you have a heart for refugees who have been displaced from their homes due to violence or persecution? In partnership with World Relief, our church is building a Good Neighbor Team to help resettle a Congolese family in Spartanburg. The only qualification needed is the willingness to show hospitality to those who need it most! If you are interested in being part of this team, please contact team lead Garrett Johnson (garrettpjohnson2016@gmail.com) or Pastor Leslie (llang@fpcspartanburg.org).
Come find out more and sign-up at the Ministry Fair!

Cleveland Academy Tutors Needed

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer tutor this school year for our students at Cleveland Academy, please contact Mary Elizabeth Evans at meevans@spart7.org for more details. Days, times, and frequency are flexible depending on your schedule!

There are many more opportunities for service available in our Ministry Finder, opportunities like these:

OTHER NEWS
Be the Church - Bring the Doughnuts!
Beginning September 11, we need volunteers to pick up Doughnut Holes at the Krispy Kreme on North Church Street on Sunday mornings for the FLC Lobby. There is no cost to you. You will need to pick these up and have them at the church by 8:15am. Click here to sign up. Once you click “Submit” you will be emailed instructions. Thank you for your service!

Welcome Class begins Sunday, September 18
If you have recently joined, are interested in joining, or just want to find out more about First Presbyterian Church, you are invited to attend the Welcome Class! The class will meet four consecutive Sundays, beginning September 18, with the opportunity to join on October 9. Registration is not mandatory but does help us with planning. If you would like to register for the class, please email Joanie Shackleton, Administrative Assistant for Congregational Care, at jshackleton@fpcspartanburg.org.

JOY Fellowship Asheville Trip
On Thursday, September 22, the JOY Fellowship will travel to Asheville, NC to attend the Western NC Farmer’s Market and enjoy lunch together at the Moose Café. An optional trolley tour of downtown Asheville will take place after lunch. To register, email Joanie Shackleton at jshackleton@fpcspartanburg.org.

Children’s Music is Getting Ready to Pop!
Registration for both First Steps in Music (birth-age 3) and Children’s Choirs (4K-Grade 5) is now open!
Space for First Steps in Music is limited, so sign up yourself and your child by using these links:
First Steps in Music registration
Children’s Choir registration
Please send any questions to Marcia Andrews at mandrews@fpcspartanburg.org.

Remain Cautious of COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to spread locally. If you think that you may have been exposed, have any symptoms, or have a positive COVID test, the Centers for Disease Control dashboard will let you know exactly what to do. CDC recommendations can be found at www.cdc.gov/Covid. You are also welcome to contact FPC Parish Nurse, Beth Cecil, for a confidential consultation (bcecil@fpcspartanburg.org).

Family Life Center SUMMER Gym Hours
The new Summer Hours for the Gym are: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (8am-8pm), Wednesdays (8am-5pm), and Fridays (8am-2pm). These summer hours will be in effect until Labor Day. If you have never used the gym facilities, stop by and check it out!

First Pres “Store”
FPC Tartan Ties and Scarves: Ties and scarves in the FPC tartan pattern are once again available for sale. The ties are $25, and the scarves are $35. You can order here or by contacting Lynise Clarke. Bowties now are also available for $25.

Church Ornaments: First Presbyterian Church 175^th anniversary postcard ornaments are available for $10. The porcelain ornaments feature a picture of the Sanctuary with the anniversary date 1843-2018. Place your order here.

LOOKING AHEAD
August 28 – Ministry Fair (ONE Service at 10:30am, Sanctuary)
September 4 – ONE Service at 10:30am, Sanctuary
September 14 – WAF Begins
October 15 – Churchwide Day of Service
October 30 – Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans

More activities and events can be found in First News.

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