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Weekly Update for June 4, 2021

Hello My Friends!

Summer is here and with it comes our usual summer schedule! The 8:30am service moves to the Chapel, Sunday School follows at 9:30am, and the Sanctuary service and MorningSong run concurrently at 10:30am. At 11:30am this Sunday, congregate with us in the FLC Parking Lot for our first Summer Sizzle of the season – eat dessert first! Yummy ice cream treats are free to all and with the variety available you may even find your childhood favorite. Visit with old friends, make some new acquaintances, watch the children play, and I promise it will all make you smile and laugh!

We welcomed back the Chancel Choir to our Sanctuary Service this past Sunday. It was actually very emotional to see and hear them in the loft. This is the Summer Choir, so if you are interested in some choral singing with minimal practice time required, this may be just the thing for you!

Sunday also affords you the opportunity to bring donations to Fill the Truck for Hand in Hand. We will celebrate Communion in all three services. And in the Social Hall at 9:30am you can hear the results of the Holy Cow Congregational Survey that is helping our Pastor Nominating Committee on the needs and desires of the church for its next Pastor. All in all, it’s a really big Sunday to be at FPC! More details below. I hope to see you!!!!

Happy Summer, y’all!

Pastor Joanne
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Deacons

THIS SUNDAY – JUNE 6
8:00am Fill the Truck for Hand in Hand (FLC Parking Lot)
8:30am Traditional Worship (Chapel)
9:30am Sunday School (Social Hall)
9:45am Summer Choir (Choir Room)
10:30am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
11:30am Ice Cream Social in the FLC Parking Lot

We stream our 10:30am 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.

Fill the Truck for Hand in Hand
Drop off between 8:00am and 12:00pm in the Family Life Center Parking Lot
On Sunday, June 6, we will be taking donations of essential items to support Hand in Hand, a ministry that provides necessities to families and children in need throughout Spartanburg County. Let’s “fill the truck” with their suggested items (view here)! Drop off your donations in the Family Life Center Parking Lot from 8:00am-12:00pm.

9:30am Sunday School for All Ages
Congregational Assessment Presentation (Social Hall)
During the Sunday School hour, there will be a presentation in which we explore the recent congregational assessment. Thank you to everyone who participated in that survey! I think you will find the results of that assessment to be insightful and quite helpful as we consider where we are as a church and who God may be calling to lead us as our next pastor. All are invited to join.

9:45am Summer Choir (Choir Room)
Anyone high school age or older who has been fully vaccinated is welcome to be a part of Summer Choir. Come to the Choir Room at 9:45am, and we will take care of the rest...the music is manageable, and there are experienced singers to make your experience fun and comfortable. Questions? Contact Holt Andrews at rhandrews@fpcspartanburg.org.

Summer Sizzle Ice Cream Social – After 10:30am Worship
Eat dessert first at the first Sizzle of the Summer! Enjoy pre-packaged, nostalgic ice cream treats in the FLC parking lot after 10:30am Worship.

NEXT WEEK
Women’s Summer Bible Study – Wednesdays beginning June 9 at 6pm
Young Adult women are invited to join a Bible study this summer beginning on June 9 from 6-7:30pm at the home of Donna Pulliam. The study will follow the book “Open Your Bible” by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams. We will meet each Wednesday in June and July, except for June 16^th. Please contact Leslie Lang if you would like to be a part of this study!

ECHOES Caregiver Group – Thursday, June 10 at 1:00 pm in the High School Room
Calling all those caring for a loved one either close at hand or from a long distance – you are invited to find spiritual encouragement with others serving God as caregivers. Come for respite and renewal! Call or email Ansley Page with questions (205-8358; apage@fpcspartanburg.org)

Yoga – Thursdays at 12noon in the Activity Room
Bring your mat, mask, and enjoy lunch time yoga with instructor Leslie Lehman each Thursday at 12noon.

Weekday Bible Studies and Other Groups

Wednesday Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays at noon on Zoom (Join in)
6:30am Men’s Bible Study: Fridays in the Small Private Dining Room
7:00am Men’s Bible Study: Fridays in the Arthur Center
In-person and Zoom Group Workouts – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. (Email Colleen)

Having Zoom 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
Hospitality Cart Drivers Needed
Our Sunday morning Hospitality Cart needs a few new drivers! If you would like a fun task at the church that enables you to meet lots of people, then this is for you. Our rotational schedule means you would drive once every 6 to 8 weeks. Please contact Marsh Rogers if you are interested in serving the church through this ministry.

Other Opportunities in Ministry Finder

OTHER NEWS
Order Tartan Banner by July 23! (Order Here)
First Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Worship Service on Sunday, October 31, 2021. 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 23, 2021. The cost of a banner is $135. For more information, visit fpcspartanburg.org/tartan. If you have any questions, please contact Lynise Clarke.

FPC Weekday School Hiring Teachers
The FPC Weekday School will be hiring teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested, please contact Kris Graham at kgraham@fpspartanburg.org or (864) 208-2148.

FPC Health Guidelines
First Presbyterian Church is observing CDC Health Guidelines. As Jesus said, “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Thank you for your understanding.

Questions about your Church Membership?
If you have any questions or comments about your church membership, please email Lynise Clarke. You may also use contact Lynise to update any changes to your information (addresses, phone numbers, etc). Thank you.

ShelbyNext App
The ShelbyNext App and iPhones are still not getting along; the App is not showing the Directory. Shelby is aware of this issue and is working with Apple to resolve it. While this is being corrected, please feel free to access your ShelbyNext account (including Church Directory) from your internet browser: firstpres.shelbynextchms.com/user/login.

LOOKING AHEAD
June 13-16 – FOCUS FPC Family Experience
June 20 – Shelter Service
July 4 – Worship as one in the Sanctuary at 10:30am / Food Drive for TOTAL Ministries
July 11 – Young Adult Social at Spartanburgers Game
July 18 – Shelter Service
August 13-15 – Women’s Connection at Montreat
August 29 – Rally Day

More activities and events can be found in First News.