Posted on January 26, 2012 Subject:Witness Season 2012
Each February FPC celebrates Witness Season, our annual campaign to support an international mission project. This year we will raise funds for the Ministry of Hope-Lesotho Crisis Nursery in southern Africa, a project of long-time missionaries Frank and Nancy Dimmock. Our goal of $25,000 will support the renovation of the Crisis Nursery building and its operations.
The Crisis Nursery matches orphans with adoptive parents, provides care for children of working mothers, and supports families with children who lack funds for school and basic needs. Please join in this critical effort to nourish Lesotho’s future, its children.
To give, designate your check to First Presbyterian for “Witness Season 2011”, or church members may give online at My First Pres. Non-members may give through the Secure Non-Member Giving Page.
Posted on January 20, 2012
Subject:New Strategic Plan Presentations
Wednesdays, February 1, 8, and 15
6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary By the Strategic Planning Team
(Wednesdays at First)
Learn about the new Strategic Plan for our church! Over the last 18 months, we have prayed and thought together about God’s plan for our church’s future. Over 900 congregation members participated in our church-wide survey to develop a new Strategic Plan. Hear about where we believe God is leading us!
Can't attend? Click here to watch the live broadcast.
Posted on January 31, 2012 Subject: Join Us Sunday, February 5 for the Souper Bowl of Caring!
8:45 MorningSong
and 8:45 and 11:00 worship in Sanctuary
Bring lots of loose change to help support Total Ministries this Sunday, February 5. Help the hungry in Spartanburg County by donating to this annual youth project, the Souper Bowl of Caring (www.totalministries.org).
Posted on January 13, 2012
Subject:New Adult Study - The Year of the Bible
Second Thursday of each month, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Beginning January 12 Led by Craig Foster
Join others in our congregation as we seek to read through the entire Bible in 2012. (See page 5 for daily reading schedule.) These monthly classes enrich those readings by exploring key themes and content of that months readings and providing encouragement for the journey.
Can’t come to the church for a class?Click here to watch online, either live or recorded! An optional book containing the full reading schedule and brief commentary for each month is also available.
Posted on January 25, 2012 Subject: Want to Help Haiti?
Join the Mission Team traveling to Haiti March 24-31, 2012! Participants in this construction and fact-finding mission will travel to Port-au-Prince to assist Haiti Outreach Ministries with on-going recovery efforts from the 2010 earthquake. We need helpers – the only skill required is willing hearts and hands.
Posted on October 24, 2011 Subject: Welcome Dr. Bill Wood, Interim Pastor
The Interim Pastor Nomination Committee and the Session of First Presbyterian Church are pleased to announce that Dr. William P. Wood, formerly Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, N.C. has accepted the position of Interim Pastor. His first Sunday will be November 6, 2011.
Bill is a graduate of Davidson College, Davidson, N.C. and Union Theological Seminary of Richmond, Virginia. He concluded his 27 year ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte in 2010. He previously served churches in San Antonio, Texas and Kingsport, Tennessee. He has been active in the life of the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving as the Moderator of Holston Presbytery and Charlotte Presbytery. In addition he has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Davidson College and Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.
Bill has been a strong participant in many community activities in Charlotte. He has served as President of the Rotary Club of Charlotte and President of the Charlotte City Club. In addition he has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Charlotte Center of Urban Ministry and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County Public Library.
Please welcome Bill to our church family as he helps guide us to our next permanent Senior Pastor.
Posted on November 1, 2011 Subject: Stewardship ~ Soar With Us ~ Turn in Your Pledge
We are grateful for the great faithfulness and leadership of those who have already pledged for 2012. If you have misplaced your pledge card, extra copies are available in the church office and online. Please return your pledge card as soon as possible.
You may contact the church financial officer, Lynise Clarke
(208-2130 / lclarke@fpcspartanburg.org), for more information.
Stewardship Update
Pledges Received through
January 17, 2012
708 pledges totaling $2,736,834
83% of goal of $3,280,804
Posted on October 13, 2011 Subject: Winter Warmth Mission Needs Donations
On Saturday morning, November 12, our congregation distributed over 1,700 winter coats to children in Spartanburg County during our annual Winter Warmth Mission.
For a gift of $30.00, you can be a part of providing a new warm coat for a child in need.
Thank you for caring for the children of Spartanburg County!
Posted on October 13, 2011 Subject: Become a Stephen Minister in 2012
Stephen Ministers are God’s representatives who bring His love to those who are experiencing a life crisis and are hurting. God is waiting to make a difference in others lives through YOU.
Our congregation’s Stephen Leaders are ready to launch a training class for new Stephen Ministers in January 2012.
We will meet every Monday evening, Jan-May 2012, with a few exceptions for holidays.
You will receive 50 hours of training in Christian Care Giving.
Take advantage of this opportunity to share the love that God has given you. You will find that being a Stephen Minister not only will be helpful to others, but it will be one of the most fulfilling and joyful experiences that you have ever had.
Application forms are available in the church Welcome Center. For more information, please contact Gayle Casterline, Training Coordinator (574-6867) or Sheree Ansley, Stephen Minister Leadership Team Coordinator (285-0859).
Posted on September 13, 2011 Subject: Dominican Republic Mission Trip
February 4-11, 2012
Want to serve in the Dominican Republic this winter? Our missions to the D.R. focus on medical, dental, and construction service. All adults and youth accompanied by adults are welcome. Surgeons, dentists, and medical professionals are needed, as well as team members ready to serve but with no medical or construction skills. There is enough work for everyone!
The cost of the trip is $1,350.
Scholarships are available by contacting Scott Neely (sneely@fpcspartanburg.org/ 583-4531).
Posted on August 2, 2011 Subject: First Sundays are Hunger Relief!
(Sunday, February 5)
The first Sunday of every month is Hunger Relief Sunday. Remember to bring canned goods and loose change to worship. As we celebrate Communion together, let us serve others through our gifts. Containers are located at the entrances to the Sanctuary and the Family Life Center.
Foods needed:
• Peanut butter
• Canned meat
• Beef stew
• Family size rice and beans
Posted on May 11, 2011 Subject: Question and Answer Session
Tuesday, May 17
Recent Presbyterian Church (USA) Action:
Question and Answer Session
A question and answer session on the General Assembly
and our ordination standards with Dr. David Renwick
was held on Tuesday evening, May 17,
6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Published March 30, 2011- Herald Journal Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry sees growing need
About 350 local families received a week’s worth of groceries on Wednesday through the Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry hosted by TOTAL Ministries of Spartanburg Inc. and First Presbyterian Church.
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The Interim Pastor Nomination Committee and the Session of First Presbyterian Church are pleased to announce that Dr. William P. Wood, formerly Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, N.C. has accepted the position of Interim Pastor. His first Sunday will be November 6, 2011.
We are grateful for the great faithfulness and leadership of those who have already pledged for 2012. If you have misplaced your pledge card, extra copies are available in the church office and online. Please return your pledge card as soon as possible. 
