Weekly eNews
January 26, 2024
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Dear Church Family,
January and February are very busy times for missions at First Presbyterian Church! First of all, I hope you will join us this Sunday at 10am to hear Pastor Leon from Haiti Outreach Ministries come speak during the Sunday School hour in Fogartie Hall about how God is moving in Haiti. Pastor Leon is a highly engaging speaker who radiates the joy of Christ, so I hope you will come take advantage of this opportunity!
Our Local Missions Committee is currently meeting with 18 organizations who have applied for grants, and they are carefully discerning how to best utilize the resources that have been entrusted to us to make a great impact in our community.
Witness Season is also right around the corner, so stay tuned to learn more about how we as a church can support The Bethlehem Center.
Finally, please be in prayer for our DR Mission Team leaving next Saturday, February 3.
So many wonderful opportunities to share the love in Christ, locally and across the globe!
Peace,
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Rev. Leslie A. Lang
Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Missions
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Combined Adult Sunday School with Pastor Leon
Join us for a special Combined Adult Sunday School class with Pastor Leon Dorleans, founder and director of Haiti Outreach Ministries.
The class will take place in Fogartie Hall at 10:00am.
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 28, 2024
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting and a meeting of the members of the Corporation (First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, SC) on Sunday, January 28, 2024, to elect at-large members to the Congregational Nominating Committee, to approve Pastors’ Terms of Call for 2024, and a meeting of the Corporation to elect the Session class of 2026 and Chair of the Diaconate to the Corporation’s Board of Trustees.
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Sunday Night Youth
5:30-6:30pm – Middle School Youth
6:30-8:00pm – High School Youth
All Youth will be meeting in the Family Life Center.
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Our Year in Review
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Join us at 6:30pm in Fogartie Hall to hear reports from Rev. Alan Dyer and church leaders on the ministries of the church. This will be a time of looking back and celebrating all the church accomplished in 2023 and looking ahead to our ministry together in 2024.
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Wednesdays at First
Faith, Food, & Fellowship!
Come enjoy good food and fellowship time. Please sign up for dinner before 4:00pm Monday. Reservations required for dinner.
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First Steps in Music
Sunday Classes Available
There are still some spots open for our free Sunday First Steps in Music classes!
Click the button below to register your child for our 4:30pm (non-walkers; newborn to about a year old) or 5:15pm (walking toddlers; 1-3 years old) music classes!
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Intro to Pickleball
Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Come visit the gym courts for an Intro to Pickleball!
This time is a great way for brand new players to learn the sport of Pickleball. Players will learn all the basics to be able to play. We will cover unique lingo, score keeping, court position, and the fundamentals of serve, return, and the volley.
We will be meeting on Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00pm. Pickleball paddles are provided; come and try it out!
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Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting
Sunday, February 4
We are collecting photos of Troop 2 scouting through the years. Please click this link to upload photos from your favorite scouting memories or events. We are creating a slide show. Deadline is Wednesday, January 31st.
Troop 2 would like to recognize all Eagle Scouts (earned with any Troop) on Scout Sunday. Please click this link to provide us with your contact information and stop by the Tower Room before the 11:00 Worship Service to pick up your Eagle Scout nametag.
Scouts will also be taking non-perishable food donations for TOTAL Ministries on February 4. Place items in the bins located in the Tower Room, Narthex, and outside Fogartie Hall.
Questions: Contact Ashley (She) Millinor at agmillinor@gmail.com / (864) 706-5412.
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Acts 2 Dinners
Register by February 12
Spend time around the table, breaking bread with friends to strengthen your faith family ties through conversation and serving others! Acts 2 Dinners are for adults ages 22-102.
The February 25 Acts 2 Dinners will include a service project along with dinner to honor Witness Season and to serve The Bethlehem Center.
Visit fpcspartanburg.org/acts2 to register by February 12, or let us know if you’d like to host a group in your home.
Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts. Acts 2:46 (NRSV)
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God's Trombones: Seven Services in Verse
February 17, 2024 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Sweet Gilliard Productions and New Day Baptist Church proudly present James Weldon Johnson's God's Trombones: Seven Sermons in Verse on February 17 at 6:00pm at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. James Weldon Johnson was a noted author, educator, lawyer, civil rights activist, and a leading figure in the creation and development of the Harlem Renaissance.
His work God's Trombones was published in 1927 and is seven sermons, written in verse, inspired by the memories of sermons by black preachers heard by Johnson in childhood.
We invite you to this production of James Weldon Johnson's iconic work, which will include eight local pastors preaching through each of the seven sermons.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by clicking the button below.
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Congregational Retreat
May 3-5, 2024
Join your church family in beautiful Montreat, NC, for a weekend of relaxation, fun, and spiritual growth. There will be programming for all ages (including nursery) and plenty of free time to hike and explore Black Mountain, play games, or take a nap.
Accommodations will be in Assembly Inn and Winsborough, with single rooms and two-room suites available in each.
Visit montreat.org/accommodations to get information on each lodge and choose the right one for you and your family. Please note that room sharing is possible and scholarships are available.
For complete information and to register by March 15, click the button below.
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Bible and Book Studies
If you are looking for a Bible or book study group, First Presbyterian offers something for everyone. There are several weekday studies for people of all ages. For a complete list, please visit fpcspartanburg.org/discipleship-groups.
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DR Wish List
The DR Mission Team will be packing their bags next week. If you would like to donate items for the Guest House, please drop them by the Mission Closet across from the library. The full list of requested items can be found here.
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2nd Annual Churchwide Day of Service
Saturday, April 13 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Join church members of all ages and volunteer at one of many different ministry partner locations in Spartanburg! We will gather in the morning for prayer, work throughout the day at ministry partner sites, and reconvene at the church for a Chick-fil-A lunch and debrief. Register by March 30 at fpcspartanburg.org/dayofservice.
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Shepherd's Center Program
Starting this month, the Shepherd's Center of Spartanburg will hold an
interactive learning session on Wednesday, February 7 at 11am entitled “Tech Talk.” Bring your smartphone, tablet, laptop, and your questions to ask the experts!
Space is limited. Please call (864) 585-1999 to reserve.
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January 28 - Congregational Meeting and the Meeting of First
Presbyterian, Spartanburg Church Corporation
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January 31 - Our Year in Review
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May 3-5 - Congregational Retreat in Montreat
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June 3-6 - Vacation Bible School
More activities and events can be found in First News.
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