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Member LoginNext Week at FPC (September 24, 2021)
Dear First Family and Friends,
It’s fall, y’all! And I for one am glad it is---the church is busy again as we like it to be, the weather this week is cooler, and football games charge us up every weekend. We are headed toward that crisp, colorful leaf-changing season and it’s something to anticipate with joy.
I am glad to be back among you after my knee replacement surgery. I am slow right now, but I have learned that slow and steady wins this race. Thank you to everyone who prayed, sent a card, visited, brought food, or sent me (and my wonderful nurse husband Eddie) an encouraging text, call, or email. We needed your support and God’s healing touch. We got both!
This Sunday, our youth will lead us in worship at all three services and are excited to share their talents and perspectives as we all worship God together. Don’t miss it!
Scroll down and take a look at what else is happening around the church house---something might just catch your interest!
Blessings on you,
Joanne Hull
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Deacons
RUN (or walk) FOR CLEVELAND: Tomorrow! (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)
YOUTH SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 26
8:45am MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
8:45am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
9:45am Sunday School
10:00am Welcome Class (Room 2200)
11:00am Children’s Worship (Clark Building)
11:00am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
Stream our MorningSong and 11am Sanctuary services live on FPCSpartanburg.org/WORSHIP, YouTube, or Facebook.
9:45am Sunday School for All Ages
11am Congregational Meeting
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, September 26, 2021, to be held at the beginning 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.
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).
NEXT WEEK
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 and Volunteers Needed (Register Here by Monday)
Join us for dinner Wednesday, September 29 (either inside or outside) for chicken fajitas, black beans, Mexican rice, salad, and a delicious dessert. Kids can enjoy a cheese quesadilla, nachos with cheese and salsa, 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)
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!
World Communion Sunday/TOTAL Ministries Food Drop Off – Sunday, October 3, 2021
The first Sunday in October is designated as World Communion Sunday, which celebrates our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world. Churches from many traditions and denominations all over the world celebrate the Lord's Supper on this day, remembering that all the faithful of every time and place gather at God's great banquet table in the kingdom of God. Drop off non-perishable donations for TOTAL Ministries before or after service in the marked bins.
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
- 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
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!
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!
LOOKING AHEAD
September 26 – Youth Sunday
October 3 – World Communion Sunday/TOTAL Ministries Food Drive
October 10 – Blood Drive
October 12 & 13 – Vaccination Clinic (Email Beth Cecil to Register)
October 13 – The Perfect Blend
October 17 – Stewardship Commitment Sunday
October 27 – The Perfect Blend
October 31 – Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans
More activities and events can be found in First News.