Next Week at FPC (June 10, 2022)

Dear Church Family,

This Sunday we begin our Summer Worship Schedule, so be sure to check the times below carefully so that you won’t be late or early for the service you plan to attend. This Sunday we also welcome our new (soon to be ordained) Associate Pastor for Youth and Campus Ministry, John Daniel DeBevoise with a reception in the Social Hall after our two 10:30am services. John Daniel will be assisting with the liturgy in the Sanctuary, so come to Sunday School and Worship, and welcome him!

Since our two streamed services happen simultaneously, please note that, as in past years, we will stream different services on different platforms. Both services will continue to be streamed on the church website at FPCSpartanburg.org/worship. The Sanctuary service will also be streamed on Facebook, while MorningSong will be streamed on YouTube.

Peace,
Craig Foster
Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Communications

UPCOMING SUNDAY LINE-UPS:

Sunday, June 12
Start of Summer Worship Schedule
8:30am Traditional Service (Chapel)
9:30am Sunday School for All Ages
10:30am MorningSong Worship (Fogartie)
10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary)
11:30am Reception for John Daniel DeBevoise (Social Hall)

Sunday, June 19
8:30am Traditional Service (Chapel)
9:30am Sunday School for All Ages
10:30am MorningSong Worship (Fogartie)
10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

Sunday, June 26
10:30am ONE Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:30am Installation of Rev. Alan F. Dyer (Sanctuary)
12:00pm Summer Sizzle: Lemonade on the Lawn

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

NEXT WEEK
Summer Sermon Series
Join us for a sermon series as we explore the stories of the earliest Christians and consider what they can teach us about being and becoming the church for our world today. From the birth of the church at Pentecost to missionary journeys to the edge of the known world, these first followers of the Way - led by the Spirit - show us the marks of faithful Christian community: generosity, touch, leadership, joy, vision, openness, risk, and courage. Join us during the months of June and July as we explore these stories and consider how God is calling us to become the church anew for one another and for the world around us.

Reception for John Daniel DeBevoise
This Sunday, we will officially welcome John Daniel DeBevoise as our Associate Pastor for Youth and Campus Ministries. There will be a reception in the Social Hall following the 10:30am Worship Services. Come join us for light refreshments, as well as the opportunity to personally welcome John Daniel and his fiancée, Eliza Smith, to our church family.

Youth Summer Bible Studies Begin June 13 & 14
The wait is over! Our Youth Summer Bible Studies will begin next week! All middle schoolers (rising 6^th - 8^th grade) will meet on Monday, June 13 from 12-2pm. All high schoolers (rising 9^th grade – graduated seniors) will meet on Tuesday, June 14 from 12-2pm. Youth will meet in the lobby of the Family Life Center, then walk somewhere close by for lunch. Afterwards, we will come back to the church for Bible Study and rec time! Drop off and pickup will be at the Family Life Center. Be sure to bring money for lunch.

First Youth Summer Day Trip, Wednesday, June 15
It's time to take a hike! The first Youth Summer Day Trip of the season is next Wednesday, June 15! We’ll be heading up to Saluda, NC for an easy hike to Pearson’s Falls, followed by lunch at Side Street Pizza in Tryon. Cost is $20 (covers entrance fee and lunch). Email Carrie Coleman at ccoleman@fpcspartanburg.org if your youth wants to attend!

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Ministry Finder
Find all sorts of ways to get involved in serving God and serving others on the church website through Ministry Finder!

Fill the Pantry (And the Trucks) for Hand In Hand – June 26-30
Hand In Hand is a ministry supported by this church that helps provide food, clothing, and basic necessities to families of students in need in Spartanburg County. Due to greater than expected demand, they have recently donated all their supplies. Hand In Hand plans to continue to provide weekly deliveries throughout the summer to these families, and they need our help to restock their pantry! Vacation Bible School will be collecting supplies ALL week (June 27-30) in the Family Life Center lobby, so please bring your items and watch the supply grow! If you are unable to bring them during VBS, you will also have an opportunity to Fill the Trucks on the morning of Sunday, June 26th from 10am-12pm in the top FLC parking lot. Reach out to Pastor Leslie if you have questions!

Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Needed
Put on your hard hat and grab a hammer! Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg is looking for Construction Volunteers! This ministry works hard to provide housing for those with no roof over their heads. The best part? You don’t need any experience to get involved!
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. Regular/recurring/retired individuals are welcome!
More information can be found on our website. If you’re interested, contact BJ Camp at Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg: (bj.camp@habitatspartanburg.org)

VBS Volunteers
There’s room on Adventure Island for lots of helpers. Be a part of our fun and pass along the faith by helping for a day or all week in hands-on-ways or behind the scenes!
Here is the volunteer link: Volunteer HERE!
Contact VBS Co-director, Suzy Cole, with your questions or to find your perfect spot to help: suzyboulwarecole@gmail.com. Thanks for being church family to our little ones!

Photographers Needed
We are very thankful to Budge Bean and Landon Hammett for offering their photography skills to our church. However, they cannot be at every event - but perhaps you can help! We are building a list of photographers that we can contact when there is a need. We will reach out to those photographers when we need pictures taken; everyone on the list would be welcome to say yes or no to any event. So… you are not committing to anything! Our hope is to have a big enough pool of photographers that no one will be overtaxed. Please reach out to Craig Foster (cfoster@fpcspartanburg.org) if you are interested.

Mobile Meals Volunteers Needed
Mobile Meals has resumed daily deliveries and needs more volunteers! You can sign-up to participate in a regular route or offer to be a substitute driver when it suits your schedule. If you'd like more information, please contact Vivian Tanner at Mobile Meals (vivian@mobile-meals.org)

Crafters Needed!
Do you knit, crochet, or cross stitch? Would you like to share your gifts and talents with your church family in a meaningful way? The Life Events Committee needs your help! Please contact Scottie Lummus (scottie.stan@gmail.com) or Meg Evatt (m_evatt@hotmail.com) for more details.

OTHER NEWS
Women’s Summer Bible Study Begins June 21
Our Women’s Summer Bible Study - “The Prayers of Jesus & the Heart of God,” will meet in the Arthur Center every Tuesday, 7-8pm, June 21-July 26. Join your faith sisters in studying the prayers of Jesus, as well as discussion, prayer, and fun fellowship! Email apage@fpcspartanburg.org to order your book, and nurture your soul this summer!

Young Adult Dinner at FR8YARD, Thursday, June 23, 5:30-7:30
Want to just meet some people for dinner and drink after work? Come join us for a low-key gathering at FR8Yard! We'll be hanging out at a large table for anyone who wants to join us. College students are welcome as well! Contact Leslie Lang if you plan to attend (RSVPs not required but appreciated!)

Celebrate College & Grad School Graduates!
We would like to be able to celebrate together as a church the hard work of all our college and graduate school graduates. Please email the names of those in your household who are graduating, as well as the college or university from which they are graduating, to fpc@fpcspartanburg.org by July 1 so that they may be included in the August edition of First News.

Order Your Kirkin’ Tartan – Yes, It is Time! ORDER HERE
First Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Worship Service on Sunday, October 30, 2022. At our Kirkin’ service, we remember ancient times, as well as past and present kith and kin, while asking God’s help and blessings in the future through special music and a procession of bagpipes and tartans. The tartan fabrics are ordered from Scotland, so we need your order and payment by Friday, July 22. The cost of a banner is $135. ORDER HERE
*Some clans have multiple patterns available. If you want a particular pattern, please indicate on the form. Otherwise, we will order the most common pattern for that clan.* ORDER HERE
At the conclusion of the service on October 30, the tartan banners will be given to the sponsor for storage or display until the next Kirkin’. Only the staffs and banner stands will remain at the church.
Questions? Contact Martha Bean at mtbean@icloud.com.

Our New Director of Children’s Ministry
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. We believe that Kara’s extensive experience shepherding children, ability to build strong relationships with families, and high energy with thoughtful purpose make her uniquely qualified to lead our church in this most important work.
Find out more about Kara by clicking here.

Family Life Center SUMMER Gym Hours
The new Summer Hours for the Gym are: Mondays through Thursdays (8am-8pm) and Fridays (8am-2pm). 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.
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
June 12 – Summer Worship Schedule Begins
June 12 – Welcome Reception for John Daniel DeBevoise
June 15 – Youth Hike
June 26 – Installation of Rev. Alan F. Dyer (ONE Service at 10:30am, Sanctuary)
June 26 – Summer Sizzle
June 27-30 – VBS
July 3 – ONE Service at 10:30am, Sanctuary

More activities and events can be found in First News.