Weekly eNews

September 23, 2022

Happy Friday, everyone!

I am already looking ahead to mid-October, where we will be having our first annual Churchwide Day of Service event. This day is an excellent opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community!

There are service opportunities for all ages (3rd grade and up) and abilities. Childcare is available as well for ages 6 months - 2nd grade. Join us at 8am for a brief devotion at the church, and then your group will head to your site from 9am-12pm. If possible, come back to the church for lunch and debriefing together. We will finish by 1pm.

The deadline to register is October 3rd, so please go ahead and sign-up. We need you!

Peace,

Rev. Leslie Lang

Associate Pastor for Young Adults & Missions

REMINDER:

Don't forget to make your WAF Dinner Reservations

by Monday at 4:00pm

In order to attend any of this year's WAF dinners, you must reserve your spot online by Monday at 4:00pm! Click the button below to view the menu, this month's programs, and to claim your spot!

WAF Reservations

Service Opportunities

Churchwide Day of Service

Saturday, October 15

On Saturday, October 15th, we will be having our first-annual Churchwide Day of Service!

We will gather at the church at 8am for coffee and a brief devotion, then from 9-12pm people will serve in various local organizations around Spartanburg. Come back at noon for lunch and a debrief together, and we will finish by 1pm.

Childcare provided up through 2nd grade, and there are service opportunities for all ages! You won't want to miss it!

The deadline to register is October 3rd!

Good Neighbor Team

Do you have a heart for refugees who have been displaced from their homes due to violence or persecution?

In partnership with World Relief, our church is building a Good Neighbor Team to help resettle a Congolese family in Spartanburg.

The only qualification needed is the willingness to show hospitality to those who need it most!

If you are interested in being part of this team, please contact team lead Garrett Johnson, Donna Pulliam, or Pastor Leslie.

Cleveland Academy Tutors

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer tutor this school year for our students at Cleveland Academy, please contact Mary Elizabeth Evans for more details.

Days, times, and frequency are flexible depending on your schedule!

There are many more opportunities for service available in our Ministry Finder!

World Communion Sunday

October 2

There is a need for bread and non-perishable food items for this year's World Communion Sunday.

Crates for non-perishables can be found in the Narthex, the Tower Room, and the FLC Lobby.

Bread baskets will be near the communion tables. Please bring bread to place in the basket when you come forward for Communion.

Reach out to Leslie Lang with any questions!

Vaccination Clinic

October 12

Save the date! Our Vaccination Clinic with Skin and Bone Screening is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2022 during Wednesdays At First.

Drive-thru for Flu Shot only is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Pre-registration required.

Contact Beth Cecil to register!

Fall Gym Hours

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.

Looking Ahead

October 2 - World Communion
October 9 - Blood Drive
October 10/11 - Vaccination Clinic
October 15 - Churchwide Day of Service
October 23 - Stewardship Commitment
October 30 - Reformation Sunday / Kirkin' o' the Tartans
November 6 - All Saints' Day Observed / Chamber Singers' Concert

More activities and events can be found in First News.

Thank You Event for Ansley Page and Beth Burris

(September 14, 2022)

Wednesday’s at First (WAF) kicked off on September 15 with a special program to say thank you to Rev. Ansley Page and Beth Burris for their faithful service over the past year as the interim leaders for our Children’s Ministry. For more pictures, check out the album on our Facebook page!