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Dear Friends in Christ,
Each Sunday morning and every WAF Wednesday night, I am seeing more and more folks I haven’t seen in quite a while as you continue to make your way back to church! It makes my heart soar to see you again! We have been separated because of a virus, but we are still family and friends in Christ that enjoy being together for worship and fellowship, study, and service.
We will celebrate our unity as the family of Christ at the Kirkin’ of the Tartans on Sunday, October 31st. Come delight in our Presbyterian Scottish family roots as we wear plaid, parade our tartan banners and enjoy the rhythms of the drums and bagpipes. Everyone is a little bit Scottish on that day.
But this week there is plenty to do around the church house----check out all the opportunities below to grow in Christ together!
See you soon!
Joanne Hull
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Deacons
THIS SUNDAY – OCTOBER 24
8:45am MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
8:45am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
9:45am Sunday School
10:00am Welcome Class (Room 2200)
11:00am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
5:00pm Youth Halloween Party at the Hydes
Stream our MorningSong and 11am Sanctuary services live on FPCSpartanburg.org/worship, YouTube, or Facebook.
9:45am Sunday School for All Ages
10am Welcome Class
There will be another Welcome Class for those interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church beginning October 24. We will meet each Sunday through November 14 at 10-10:45am in Room 2200. These sessions are a wonderful way to get acquainted with the Presbyterian church, the opportunities available at First Presbyterian, and to meet the staff. There is no pressure to join. We welcome non-members, members, and anyone seeking a church family to join us for a fun time of fellowship and learning together. Please contact Molly Colbath for more information.
5pm Youth Halloween Party
All Youth are invited to join us at 5pm at the home of Max and Eliza Hyde for food, fun, fellowship, and a costume contest with PRIZES! Email Carrie Coleman with questions and for more details.
NEXT WEEK
Dominican Republic Mission Trip - February 5-12, 2022 (Register Here by November 2)
Join First Pres in February for a medical, dental, and construction mission trip in the Dominican Republic! If you are interested, please register by November 2. Contact Caroline Goodman for more information.
The Perfect Blend – Wednesday, October 27 at 10:30am in the Large Private Dining Room
Join Rev. Joanne Hull and Dr. Lewis Galloway for coffee, friends, and a little spiritual boost for your day!
WAF Dinner and Volunteers Needed (Register Here by Monday)
Join us Wednesday, October 27 for a pre-Thanksgiving feast (See menu). We encourage everyone to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and tailgate with us outside for dinner! Register yourself and/or your family by Monday at 4:30pm. We need WAF volunteers. If you would like to serve in some capacity to ensure WAF runs smoothly, please click here to sign up!
WAF Programs – 6:30-7:15pm
CRC – 5K-Grade 5 (Gym and Activity Room)
Youth – Grades 6-12 (High School Room)
Adults
- Poetry and the Language of Faith – Led by Dr. Lewis Galloway (Social Hall)
- The Best Yes Women’s Study – Led by Ashley Millinor and Martha Waters (Library)
- Younger Women’s Bible Study – Led by Donna Pulliam, Carter Smith, and Leslie Lang (Perrin Room)
Other Weekday Bible Studies and Groups
- Tickled Pink Women’s Study: Tuesdays at 9:15am in Fogartie Hall
- Nan & Tom’s Study: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon via Zoom (Join in)
- Wednesday Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays at noon, in person and on Zoom (Join in)
- Christians in the Making Women’s Group: Wednesdays at 10am in the Purnell Room
- Middle School Boys Bible Study: Wednesdays at 3:30pm (River Birch entrance/Cottonwood Trail)
- Children’s Choir: Wednesdays at 5pm
- Younger Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays at 6:30pm and Thursdays at 9am
- Bootcamp – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. (Email Colleen)
- 6:30am Men’s Bible Study: Fridays in the Small Private Dining Room
- 7:00am Men’s Bible Study: Fridays in the Arthur Center
- Middle School Girls Bible Study: Fridays at 3:45pm-5pm at Downtown Starbucks
Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans – Sunday, October 31, 2021
On Sunday, October 31, at 8:45 and 11:00am, we will worship together in the Sanctuary when we hold our Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans service. Each fall, First Presbyterian holds this powerful historic service, a remembrance of Presbyterianism’s Scottish roots through special music and a procession of bagpipes and tartans. In 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. Lemonade and cookies will be served following both services. If you are a Tartan Sponsor, it is essential that you email Martha and Budge Bean to confirm your participation and service preference.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Neighborhood Meal Ministry (More Information)
The Neighborhood Meal Ministry is planning to resume on Thursday, October 14 with adjustments for Covid safety measures. The Ministry has moved to Thursday evenings in the Arthur Center, with food service beginning at 5:15pm. If anyone is interested in volunteering or needs additional information, please contact Mary Lorick Thompson or Betsy Burrell.
Volunteer for Winter Warmth (Sign Up Here)
There is work to be done in our own backyard, and you can help with an important mission of First Presbyterian Church without leaving town. Over 20 years and 36,000 coats later, FPC is still striving to keep Spartanburg County school children warm. This year’s Winter Warmth mission will be held Saturday, November 13. The Winter Warmth Committee needs your help with set up and clean up as well as during the event. Please register to volunteer today! If you would like to make a donation to Winter Warmth, you may do so at fpcspartanburg.org/give.
Other Opportunities in Ministry Finder
OTHER NEWS
FPC Church Tartan Ties and Scarves (Order Here)
The First Presbyterian Church Worship Committee is excited to present the First Presbyterian Church tartan at the Kirkin' o' the Tartans service on October 31, 2021. This fabric, designed by the committee and woven and registered in Scotland by Lochcarron of Scotland, will appear in numerous ways in the church. We also have ties and scarves for sale. Ties are $25 and scarves are $35. Place your order today for pickup from Lynise Clarke in the church financial office. Note that scarves are sold out! More are on the way, but will likely not be here before Kirkin’.
Girl Talk for Moms and Daughters– Sunday, November 7
Join Dr. Dawn Bingham for Girl Talk Sunday, November 7 from 1-3pm in Fogartie Hall. This is open to girls in grades 4-6 and their mothers. Register by Friday, November 4 with Beth Cecil.
All Saints Concert – Sunday, November 7 at 6pm in the Sanctuary
The First Presbyterian Church Chamber Singers, along with singers from Spartanburg High School, will present Karl Jenkin’s Requiem for Choir and Orchestra. During the program, we will offer a special remembrance for those who have passed away from Covid over the past year, and a special thanksgiving for medical personnel who have sacrificed so much to care for patients. This is a free concert, and all are welcome.
FPC Weekday School Minted Fundraiser (https://www.minted.com/about‐us)
Holiday card season is upon us. Please consider shopping Minted this year using the promo code FUNDRAISEFPCWEEKDAY. You’ll get 20% off Minted stationery, custom gifts, and more - and 15% of each order will be donated back to First Presbyterian Church Weekday School at the end of the year. Every order makes a difference!
The Peace and Justice Task Force Spotlight: Speaking Down Barriers
October’s Spotlight is on Speaking Down Barriers. This group is well-established and respected in our area and across the country. They provide encounters that transform our life together across human difference for healing and justice. Each month they host a number of meetings designed to help participants more clearly see and understand the injustice in our lives and communities. Prayerfully consider joining one or more of these gatherings, which are at the moment, still virtual. Click this link to review to all of the books being read for the 2020-2021 year. Books are available at Hub City Bookshop. Discussion of books is the 4th Monday of each month from 12:00 noon-1:00 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm.
LOOKING AHEAD
October 27 – The Perfect Blend
October 31 – Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans
November 7 – Girl Talk with Dr. Dawn Bingham (Email Beth Cecil to Register)
November 7 – All Saints Concert in the Sanctuary
November 9 – FPC Hosts the Foothills Presbytery Stated Meeting
November 13 – Winter Warmth Distribution
November 28 – First Sunday of Advent
December 5 – Advent Workshop
December 8 – White Gifts Service
December 19 – Moravian Love Feast
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services
More activities and events can be found in First News.