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Next Week at FPC (July 29, 2022)

Dear Fellow Disciples in Christ,

This Sunday we honor the long ministry of one of Spartanburg’s most faithful church and community leaders, Dr. Benjamin D. Snoddy. This will be a community celebration with people from multiple faith communities and other important leaders in our community in attendance. It will be a time for Spartanburg to be together in ways that do not happen that often. First Presbyterian is honored to be able to host this event, and we hope that much of the First Presbyterian Church family will join in this celebration not only of this great servant of God, but of our unity with those across this city and county. The service will be livestreamed, but your presence in the room will make a difference to you and to others.

Blessings and peace,
Rev. L. Craig Foster
Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Communications

THIS SUNDAY
8:30am Traditional Service (Chapel)
9:30am Sunday School for All Ages
10:30am MorningSong Worship (Fogartie)
10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

5:00pm Community Celebration for Dr. Benjamin Snoddy

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

Honoring Dr. Benjamin D. Snoddy – Sunday, July 31
5pm in the Sanctuary
First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg will serve as host for a Community Celebration of the Ministry of Dr. Benjamin Snoddy, who recently retired from Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Speakers from across the City of Spartanburg and the State of South Carolina will join the local Faith Community to honor Dr. Snoddy and celebrate his retirement.

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

OTHER NEWS
CAST Update and Request for Help
Sixteen children, representing six families, participated in FPC’s first week of CAST Camp, July 18 -21. Twenty volunteers — eighteen from FPC — led the enrichment activities including art, math, reading, physical fitness, mental fitness, nutrition, problem solving and Bible Study. They also went bowling!

The overall Bible verse for this summer is: Jesus is the same yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). On Thursday Rev. John Daniel DeBevoise, Marcia Andrews and friends led an inspiring worship service in the sanctuary! The congregation is welcome to join our CAST children and their families for worship during our next CAST camp happening on Thursday, August 4 at 9:30AM.

Additionally, there are four CAST families in need of gently used household items and furniture including a king size mattress, twin mattress, end tables, lamps, and other assorted household items (towels, dishes , cutlery, glasses, linens, pillows, etc.). Pickup trucks for delivery, willing hands, and anyone with interest/skills in assembling furniture are also always welcome. Contact Gloria Close (closely@bellsouth.net) for more information or bring small items to her back porch (685 Otis Blvd.) beginning Monday, Aug 1.

Thank you FPC for offering hope and support for these fellow children of God.

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) opens up online on Monday, August 1^st!
Space for First Steps in Music is limited, so sign up yourself and your child early by using these links:
First Steps in Music registration
Children’s Choir registration
Please send any questions to Marcia Andrews at mandrews@fpcspartanburg.org.

Welcome Kara Clark / Blessing of the Backpacks - August 14
On Sunday, August 7, Kara Clark will begin her ministry with us as our new Director of Children’s Ministry. Kara most recently served as a middle school teacher at McCracken Middle School and for ten years has worked at Montreat during summer camps, most recently as Director of Children’s Camps.
There will be a reception for Kara, as well as the Blessing of the Backpacks, immediately following the 10:30am Worship Services on August 14! Be sure to stick around and welcome her into our church family!
Find out more about Kara by clicking here.

Ministry Fair 2022 - Sunday, August 28
You are invited to explore opportunities for connection, spiritual growth, and Christian service at our Put Feet to Your Faith celebration. Enjoy yummy treats and amble through tables of friends and amazing ministries here at FPC. Until then, please prayerfully consider where God is calling you to grow in study, in fellowship, and in care for our congregation and our neighbors. You will discover blessings of friendship, purpose, joy, and deeper faith.
Interested in helping with the Fair? Contact Ansley Page: apage@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 14 – Summer Sizzle: Blessing of the Backpacks/Popsicle Party
August 14 – Welcome Kara Clark!
August 28 – Ministry Fair (ONE Service at 10:30am, Sanctuary)
September 4 – ONE Service at 10:30am, Sanctuary
September 14 – WAF Begins
October 30 – Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans

More activities and events can be found in First News.