Weekly eNews
December 30, 2022
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Happy New Year from First Presbyterian Church! | |
Happy New Year!
ONE Worship Service, & Facilities Closed
In recognition of the New Year, there will be ONE worship service this Sunday in the Sanctuary. On this first day of the new year, we will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Come join us as we start the year off with worship!
Following worship, all church facilities will be closed beginning at noon on Sunday. All facilities will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 3. We pray that your 2023 is filled with love and blessings!
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Un-Deck the Halls
Tuesday, January 3
Join other church members as we un-deck the halls - and Chrismon Trees. Please meet in the Tower Room at 10:00am.
Questions? Contact LeAnne Thurmond (leanne.thurmond@gmail.com).
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REMINDER:
Don't forget to make your WAF Dinner Reservation
WAF will resume on January 11, with a special menu curated by Pastor Alan himself! Click below to make your reservation by Monday, January 9!
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"From Generation to Generation" Advent Devotional
Christmastide
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This Advent, we will be using a devotional resource called “From Generation to Generation” produced by A Sanctified Art. The Adult Education and Discipleship Committee hopes that the variety of ways that this devotional resource explores some of the central texts of this Advent season will enrich your understanding of those texts and their meanings today.
Each Wednesday, the devotional book invites you to do some journaling, and your pastors will be sharing with you through video their own reflections on the theme and the biblical text for that week. Haven’t picked one up yet? Access the devotional online by clicking here.
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For the week of Christmastide, we are visiting John 1:1-14, and celebrating the miracle of the Word of God becoming flesh and dwelling among us, in the form of Jesus Christ. Click below to hear a reflection by Ansley Page, as she looks back on her very first Christmas with First Presbyterian. | |
Sunday Greeters Needed!
Looking for an easy way to get involved in the church? Come share your smile and help greet on Sunday mornings! We need three greeters each Sunday- one to welcome those coming to Sunday school from 9:30-9:55 and two to welcome Sanctuary worshippers from 10:30 to 11:00.
All you have to do is stand outside your assigned door and welcome people as they arrive! (You are welcome to bring your kids to help as well!) We just ask that you bring your warm smile and friendly face.
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Children's Ministry
Volunteers Needed!
As we start the new year, our children’s program is looking for volunteers to help on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. Our wonderful program depends on the support from this amazing community.
If you have young children, grown children or no children at all, if you have volunteered in the past or this is the first time, please prayerfully consider helping. We need YOU!
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Be the Church - Bring the Doughnuts!
Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers to pick up Doughnut Holes at the Krispy Kreme on North Church Street on Sunday mornings for the FLC Lobby. There is no cost to you. You will need to pick these up and have them at the church by 8:15am.
Click the button below to sign up. Once you click “Submit” you will be emailed instructions. Thank you for your service!
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Year-End Giving
YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION DEADLINES:
- For credit as 2022 contributions, donations must be received in the church financial office by December 31, 2022 or postmarked by December 31, 2022. Any contributions received or postmarked on or after January 1, 2023 will be considered as 2023 contributions.
- If you make a prepayment in 2022 toward your 2023 giving, please make certain to note your contribution as 2023.
YEAR-END STOCK CONTRIBUTIONS
By giving appreciated stock to the church for your pledge, you can receive a tax advantage.
Please notify Lynise Clarke in the church financial office at the time you notify your broker with the following information:
- Name of your broker and the stock that is involved
- Year or years in which to apply your gift and/or whether any special funds are involved
Please allow 1-2 weeks for completion of any stock transactions.
Contact Lynise Clarke (lclarke@fpcspartanburg.org | 864-208-2130) if you have questions or need additional information.
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Stewardship Season 2023
It's Not Too Late to Pledge!
We have had an incredibly strong response to this year's call to stewardship. To date, nearly 390 individuals and families have made pledges to "Celebrate God's Abundance" in the year to come! It is not too late for you to join us in these efforts! Click the link below to submit your pledge online.
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There are many more opportunities for service available in our Ministry Finder! | |
Recommendation for CNC
Deadline December 31
The Congregational Nominating Committee is seeking a slate of nine members (non-officers) from the congregation to replace those who will rotate off at the end of 2022. Members will serve for one year and will be charged with the nomination of Church officers.
Please click the button below to complete the form.
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Tuesday/Thursday Bible Study
Join Nan and Tom McDaniel via Zoom starting January 10 and 12 through March 28 and 30 for their next book study. They will be studying Tom Evan’s book, “This Way Forward: Sermons that Matter”.
Please contact Shannon at shutcheson@fpcspartanburg.org for the Zoom link, and information on picking up the book.
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Younger Women's Bible Study
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Beginning January 16, a Bible study geared towards younger women will meet on Wednesday nights, 6:15 7:15pm, and Thursday mornings, 9:15-10:15am.
For more information, please reach out to Rev. Leslie A. Lang (llang@fpcspartanburg.org).
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Girl Talk
with Dr. Dawn Bingham
Sunday, January 15 |
1:00-3:00 at the William L. Arthur Center
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Boy Talk
with Dr. Jack Cleland
Sunday, January 15 |
1:00-3:00 in the Large Private Dining Room
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Cost for each course is $5.00 per child. We encourage moms and dads to attend with their daughters and sons, respectively.
Registration required: Contact Joanie Shackleton (jshackleton@fpcspartanburg.org | 864-208-2132)
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New Stickers Available!
We have new sticker designs available around the church! It's a square design with a blue background, featuring our church name and cross symbol.
Get yours from the tables outside of Fogartie Hall or the Perrin Room!
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FPC Spartanburg Sermoncast
Available on All Podcast Formats!
Missed last week's worship service? Want to revisit your favorite sermons while on the road, at work, or anywhere at all? Now you can!
Our sermons are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you find your podcasts!
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Gym Hours
CLOSED New Year's Eve and January 2nd
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| Sunday | Monday-Thursday | Friday | Saturday | | Closed | 7am-8pm | 7am-2pm | 8am-12pm | | |
Please note: You must bring your church card to have access to the fitness center.
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January 2 - CHURCH FACILITIES CLOSED
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January 8 - Officer Ordination and Installation (during 11am Worship Service)
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January 11 - WAF Resumes
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January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (CHURCH FACILITIES CLOSED)
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April 30 - FPC Homecoming
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June 5-8 - VBS
More activities and events can be found in First News.
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