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Member LoginNext Week at FPC (September 17, 2021)
Dear Friends,
What an amazing week it has been! I always love this time of year when everything gets started again after the summer, even amid all the craziness of getting ready for it! And it is especially meaningful this year, even amid even more craziness than usual! Between Sunday School, Bible Studies throughout the week, WAF, children’s programs, youth programs, music programs, service opportunities, and so much more, there is truly something for everyone. If you can’t find your place to plug into the life of First Pres., visit Ministry Finder or just reach out to one of the pastors, and we will be glad to help you find a place where you can belong, grow, and serve!
Craig Foster
Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Communications
THIS SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 19
8:45am MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
8:45am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
9:45am Sunday School
10:00am Welcome Class Begins (Room 2200)
11:00am Children’s Worship (Clark Building)
11:00am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
5:00pm Sunday Night Youth Group (FLC)
Stream our MorningSong and 11am Sanctuary services live on FPCSpartanburg.org/WORSHIP, YouTube, or Facebook.
9:45am Sunday School for All Ages
Welcome Class Begins This Sunday, September 19
We will be holding two Welcome Class sessions this fall. Classes will be held during the Sunday School hour (10:00-10:45am) 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.
- Session 1: September 19, September 26, October 3, and October 10 (joining date)
- Session 2: October 24, October 31, November 7, and November 14 (joining date)
Please contact Molly Colbath, Welcome Class Committee, for more details.
11am Children’s Worship (4K-1st Grade)
During the 11:00am Traditional Worship Service, all children are invited to the front of the Sanctuary for The Word for Children. Afterwards, children 4 years through 1st grade are welcome to attend Children's Worship in the Clark Building. During this time, they will learn basic components of worship like the offering, the Gloria Patri, and the Lord's Prayer. They will also have their own message. Children's Worship concludes with free play until families arrive to pick them up (after worship - Clark Building, Second Floor).
5:00pm Sunday Night Youth Group
All youth are invited to join Rafe and Carrie for Sunday Night Youth Group in the FLC. Dinner will be provided!
NEXT WEEK
The Perfect Blend – Wednesday, September 22 at 10:30am in the Large Private Dining Room
Join Dr. Lewis Galloway and the Rev. Joanne Hull for coffee, friends, and a little spiritual boost for your day!
Tickled Pink – Tuesdays at 9:15am in Fogartie Hall
Ladies, Tickled Pink returns this Tuesday, September 14! Join us in our new series entitled “Spa for your Soul.” If you are looking for connection and a Bible-centered study, please come to Fogartie Hall each Tuesday at 9:15am. Tickled Pink hopes to offer the right blend of thoughtful and fun, nurturing and inspiring, real, and uplifting. Make sure to wear pink - and a mask - and invite new friends!
Middle School Boys Bible Study – Wednesday at 3:30pm-5pm (Cottonwood Trail)
Middle School Boys Bible Study is held in conjunction with the Episcopal Church of the Advent. On Wednesdays, meet at the River Birch entrance to the Cottonwood Trail at 3:30pm for Middle School Boys Bible Study. Pick up will be at 5 pm at the Woodburn Road entrance to the trail. Transportation will be provided to WAF, if needed.
WAF Dinner (Register Here by Monday)
Join us for dinner Wednesday, September 22 (either inside or outside) for Baked Greek Style Pork Chops, Roasted Greek Potatoes, Green Beans, Greek Salad, Bread, and a delicious dessert. There will also be a separate kid’s menu of chicken fingers, tater tots, French toast sticks, and dessert. Register yourself and/or your family by Monday at noon! 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)
Peace & Justice Taskforce
First Pres’ Peace & Justice Taskforce (PJT) invites you to learn more about racism. The Christian Century article, entitled 10 Myths White People Believe About Racism, is a good place to start. The PJT also invites you to join us in prayer for our neighbors represented in data compiled in Spartanburg’s Racial Equity Index, earnestly seeking God’s will for our community, and identifying actions you can take – as an individual, within your circles of influence, and as a member of the Body of Christ at First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg – to transform the structures that perpetuate poverty and racism in our community, and with them, transform Spartanburg fully into God’s intentions. Want to get involved with the PJT? Reach out to Dawn Bingham or Jessalyn Story, or attend the next meeting on Friday, September 24th from 12:30-1:30pm in the Purnell Room.
Middle School Girls Bible Study – Friday at 3:45-5pm (Starbucks on E. Main St/Montview)
Middle School Boys Bible Study is held in conjunction with the Episcopal Church of the Advent. Bring your Bible, some money, and enjoy our time together!
RUN (or walk) FOR CLEVELAND: September 25! (Register Here)
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership and The Franklin School will host their annual 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, September 25, 2021. All proceeds from the race will benefit The Cleveland Opportunity Foundation. If you would like to help out (and not run/walk), sign up to volunteer! (Volunteer Here)
Other Weekday Bible Studies and Groups
- 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
- 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
Congregational Meeting – Sunday, September 26 after 11am Worship
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, September 26, 2021, to be held immediately at the conclusion of the 11:00am Worship Service for the purpose of receiving and acting on a report from the Congregational Nominating Committee relative to the election of Ruling Elders and Deacons to the Class of 2024.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Dominican Republic Mission Trip - February 5-12, 2022 (Register Here)
Join First Pres in February for a medical, dental, and construction mission trip in the Dominican Republic! Registration is open now.
Support Earthquake Relief in Haiti through HOM (Donate Online)
Haiti Outreach Ministries (HOM) is now accepting financial contributions for earthquake relief in Haiti to provide food and medical supplies, and they are exploring the possibility of rebuilding homes and drilling a well to provide clean drinking water to the community.
Other Opportunities in Ministry Finder
OTHER NEWS
FPC Weekday School Moe’s Fundraiser (Order by 4pm September 30)
Feed your family and help fund the Weekday School! Order a taco kit (feeds 4-6 people) by September 30 at 4pm and pick up from 12:15-1:15pm on October 1. This is the perfect Friday lunch or dinner…and you’re supporting the Weekday School with your purchase!
LOOKING AHEAD
September 25 – Young Adult Event: Northside 5k (Register Here)
September 26 – Youth Sunday
October 3 – World Communion Sunday
October 10 – Blood Drive
October 12 & 13 – Vaccination Clinic (Email Beth Cecil to Register)
October 17 – Stewardship Commitment Sunday
October 31 – Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans
More activities and events can be found in First News.