Weekly Update for April 9, 2021

Dear Friends:
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! What a joy it was to join together in person and virtually on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Some gathered in the courtyard for our Sunrise Service in spite of the morning chill; others gathered in the parking lot for Morning Song and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper; others gathered on the front lawn for Traditional Worship with communion, choir, and brass; and still others joined us virtually. I am grateful to the many volunteers and staff who worked together, often behind the scenes, to make these services possible. This Sunday, April 11^th, we will begin morning worship with the opportunity to gather in person in Fogartie Hall at 8:45 and in the Sanctuary at 11:00. Please remember to wear your mask at all times in the building. Overflow spaces will be provided once we reach the capacity for health protocols in Fogartie and in the Sanctuary. I am grateful for the opportunity to worship together! Blessings this Easter season.
-Lewis

Dr. Lewis F. Galloway
Interim Pastor

THIS SUNDAY
8:30am TOTAL Ministries Food Drive
8:45am MorningSong (Fogartie Hall) and Fellowship under the tent following the service
10:00am Combined Adult Sunday School (Join in)
10:30am Receiving New Members (Inner Courtyard)
10:00am Children’s Sunday School Rotation (Contact Holly Bannan)
11:00am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) and Fellowship on the Front Lawn following the service

We stream our Sanctuary and MorningSong services live each Sunday. Stream on:

• FPCSpartanburg.org/WORSHIP for bulletins, Bible readings, sermon info, and more.
• YouTube on your smart TV, streaming device, or almost any other device.
• Facebook to join with a community of people worshipping together online.

However you join us, please:

• Check in through the ShelbyNext app or sign the online guestbook to let us know you worshipped with us.
• Consider giving online or through the ShelbyNext app as a regular act of worship.

Trouble with the livestreams? Check out this information on the church website.

TOTAL Ministries Food Drive (List of Needed Items)
Sunday, April 11 (8:30am-12noon)
The need to support food banks grows as more people seek food to feed their families during the pandemic. There will be an opportunity to donate goods this Sunday, April 11 from 8:30am-12:30pm (our first Sunday back indoors!). Please bring your non-perishable food and paper products to drop in the bins that will be both placed near the Tower Room and Family Life Center. You can contact Pastor Leslie if you have any questions!

In-Person Worship and Fellowship
Sunday, April 11
Join us for a time of fellowship after each in-person worship service this Sunday! We will meet under the tent immediately after MorningSong and on the Front Lawn after Traditional Worship.

Combined Adult Sunday School (Join in)
LIFT Class and all adults are invited to join Rev. Ansley Page for Resurrection Wonder on April 11 & 18 via Zoom. We’ll take a walk through John 20 & 21 and consider how the Risen Christ appears to us in 2021.

10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School Rotation
Join Mrs. Holly on Zoom for Sunday School on your special day! We’re dividing into small groups so you can join your friends for Sunday School on those Sundays. Contact Mrs. Holly for more information and the Zoom link.

10:30 a.m. Receiving New Members
Interested in Joining First Presbyterian Church? Come to the Inner Courtyard (across from The Perrin Room) Sunday, April 11 at 10:30am. Ministers and members of the Session will be there to greet you.

NEXT WEEK
Zoom Bootcamp with Colleen Resumes April 12!
Zoom Group Classes are free and open to all ages every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (7:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.). Each class lasts 30-45 minutes and can be done in your living room utilizing dumbbells and bodyweight exercises. If you are unable to attend during these times, reach out to Colleen Darrall to inquire about private Zoom workouts.

Meet the Pastor via Zoom (Sign Up)
Mondays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 3pm
We are very happy to welcome Dr. Lewis Galloway to First Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg. Dr. Galloway is looking forward to the opportunity to get to know you! While we continue to worship online, he has arranged to meet you via Zoom each Monday at 7pm or Wednesday at 3pm beginning February 22. He will hold each Zoom meeting with up to 10 households. You may choose a day/time at fpcspartanburg.org/events/meet-the-pastor to join in these conversations.

Tickled Pink – Tuesdays, April 13-May 4
Fogartie Hall (9:30-10:15am)
We’re back in action! Tickled Pink will meet in Fogartie Hall on Tuesdays beginning April 13. The Spring theme is “Living Resurrection Every Day.” Bring a friend and your cheeriest mask!

Wednesdays at First – April 14
Pre-Order Dinner by Monday at noon
Join us for WAF this Wednesday! Drive through the porte-cochere at the Family Life Center beginning at 5pm to pick up a delicious meal and tailgate in the parking lot. Programs for children, youth, and adults will begin at 6pm. Dr. Lewis Galloway is teaching a series on Galatians entitled “What Does it Mean to be Free?” in Fogartie Hall. For a full list of activities, the monthly menu, and to register/pre-pay for dinner, visit www.fpcspartanburg.org/waf.

Mom Moment with Ansley Page (Join in)
Wednesdays at 12:00 noon
Moms of teens and tweens, let’s get together for a Mom Moment – a 30-minute break to check in with yourself and others, listen to a 2-minute word of Scripture and encouragement, and share sightings of God’s grace and love. We will meet Wednesdays from 12:00-12:30pm via Zoom (for now). Bring your lunch if that works and join in for a respite and a faith connection. Email Ansley Page for more information or if you are interested in an evening group.

Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza – Saturday, April 17
Sanctuary at 10:30am-12noon
Calling all FPC piano students ages 8-18: Come learn about the big organ in our Sanctuary! The Spartanburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, along with the Lawson Academy of Arts at Converse College, will be holding a brief and entertaining introduction to the pipe organ, led by Dr. Brennan Szafron, organist and choir master at Church of the Advent. There will be pizza to-go, a fun time of socializing, and a hands-on opportunity to try the pipe organ. Contact Marcia Andrews if you would like to attend! The Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, April 14.

Walking in the Family Life Center
On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, we will open the walking track for members 50 years and older. There is no registration required, but we will limit the number of people walking to four at a time. Masks are required at all times in the building.

Chapel Open for Prayer
9am-1pm Weekdays
As a church family, we are called to pray for our community, our state, our nation, and our world. Our beautiful Chapel will be open from 9:00am - 1:00pm on weekdays for you to come and sit and pray in the stillness of God. You can also place any personal prayer needs in the Chapel prayer box and our pastoral care staff will pray over your requests.

Weekly Zoom Times
See the full list online at: https://fpcspartanburg.org/events/weekly-zoom

• Zoom Group Workouts – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. (Email Colleen)
• Prayer Gathering with Joanne – Tuesdays at Noon (Join in)
• Book Study with Nan and Tom McDaniel – Tuesdays/Thursdays at Noon (Join in)
• Mom Moment with Ansley Page – Wednesdays at Noon (Join in)
• Men’s Bible Study – Wednesdays at Noon (Join in)
• Preschool Lunch Bunch – Thursdays at 12:30pm (Contact Holly Bannan for the link)
• 5^th Grade Hangout with Holly – Thursdays at 4:00pm (Contact Holly Bannan for the link)
• Children’s Rotation Sunday School – Sundays at 10:00am (Contact Holly Bannan for the link)
• Combined Adult Sunday School – (Join in)

New to Zoom? Having Trouble? Need a Password?
The current password for most church events is “5834531” (which just happens to be the church phone number as well). Please visit www.fpcspartanburg.org/zoom for tips on how to get the most out of your Zoom gatherings.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Cards for Hospital Workers
As many of you know, healthcare workers are emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted during this pandemic. The volunteer manager at SRHS has requested notes and cards to remind them that they are loved and appreciated. There is a drop-off box for cards outside the Tower Room doors; bring cards at any time that is convenient for you. During WAF, we will have hands-on opportunities to make/write cards onsite (Watch for more information). There are over 11,000 employees, and a note of encouragement could really brighten their day! This is a great project for all ages, so get the entire family involved!

Other Opportunities in Ministry Finder

• Spartanburg Opportunity Center
• Hope Center
• Hand in Hand
• TOTAL Ministries
• SPIHN
• Mobile Meals

OTHER NEWS
Focus: A Family Experience - June 13-16 (Register Your Family)
Are you ready to deepen your faith as a family this summer? This year, FPC is excited to announce a “family camp” style VBS! Based on Orange’s VBS, we bring you “FOCUS: FPC Family Experience” for Summer 2021. Join us June 13-16 from 5:30-7:30pm to dive deeper in your faith. We will have dinner on the lawn, opening break-out sessions (children, youth, and adult), family-bible/activity time, then have a closing time together. This experience is open to children and youth of all ages. Mark your calendar and join us for this awesome week together!

These Days Daily Devotional Now Available (Secure Your Copy)
The April-June edition of 'These Days' daily devotional is now available. Please note we have a limited amount. Click on this link to fill out a form and we will mail you a copy.

Giving to First Presbyterian Church – Dropbox available outside of the Tower Room
Thank you for your faithful giving to First Presbyterian Church. For your convenience, we have placed a securely locked drop box outside of the Tower Room. We also receive and check mail daily at the church. Your contributions are safely getting to our financial office. Please continue to drop contributions off at the church in the outdoor drop box or mail to Attn: Lynise Clarke 393 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.

LOOKING AHEAD
April 11 – Indoor Worship Returns/Fellowship Following Each Service
April 11 – TOTAL Ministries Food Drive
May 2 – Confirmation Sunday
May 16 – Baccalaureate Sunday
May 23 – Pentecost
June 13-16 – FOCUS FPC Family Experience (Register Your Family)
August 13-15, 2021 – Women’s Connection at Montreat

More activities and events can be found in First News.

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