Christmas Eve Services - Monday, December 24, 2012
- Family Service - 5:00 p.m.
Come all you angels, shepherds, and kings, and join us on Christmas Eve for our children’s nativity pageant. Any child may come dressed as the part he or she wants to play.
- Candlelight Services - 7:30 and 11:00 p.m.
These services, a tradition in our church, feature music by The Christmas Eve Choir. A special message will be delivered and the services will conclude with the Sanctuary bathed in candlelight.
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At First, come experience the anticipation, hope and joy of the birth of our Lord,
Jesus Christ through these worship opportunities during the month of December.
 Chamber Singers Performance at the Biltmore House - Saturday, November 17, 2012
If you are planning to visit the Biltmore House this holiday season, consider going on Saturday evening, November 17, when the Chamber Singers will be performing in the Winter Garden (just to the right of the main entrance to the house.) They will be singing in half-hour increments beginning at 5:50 p.m. The Chamber Singers will also be part of the Moravian Love Feast right here in our Chapel on Sunday, December 16.
Advent Celebration - Sunday, December 2, 2012
On Sunday, December 2, 2012 kick off the Advent season and make this a special evening for all ages.
You won’t want to miss it!
Chamber Singers Christmas Concert - Sunday, December 2, 2012
 Celebrate the joy and mystery of Christmas! The First Presbyterian Chamber Singers will present “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” a benefit Christmas concert for Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, on Sunday, December 2 at 7:00 PM at the Chapman Cultural Center in downtown Spartanburg.
Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased at First Presbyterian Church (864-583-4531), at Mobile Meals of Spartanburg (864-573-7684) or online at www.mobile-meals.org.
The 28 voice choir, comprised of church and community members, will perform an eclectic mix of musical styles from composers Tomás Luis de Victoria to John Rutter. The choir will be joined by baritone Paul MacPhail and violinist Mary Irwin as they offer a variety of music drawn from their large Christmas repertoire.
 Bill's Book Club - Monday, December 3, 2012
Bill’s Book Club will meet only once this month on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Annex. Join us for another great experience of Charles Dickens’ celebration of Christmas. We will discuss this classic, dramatically read selected portions from it, and share some of our own personal Christmas stories, poetry, as well as Christmas stories derived elsewhere in literature. Once again we hope to make this meeting a real event “Dickens’ style” with cookies, cakes, puddings, and a few savories as well. Always a great evening—an event you won’t want to miss!
We ought to have a rousing good group of regulars and guests. For more information, please contact Bill Arthur (bill@arthuralley.com).
For more details on the BBC visit Bill's Book Club page.
J.O.Y. Fellowship Christmas Luncheon, Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Please make your reservations for the Christmas Luncheon by noon on Thursday, November 29.
Tuesday, December 4
11:30 am ~ Fogartie Hall
The Older Adult Committee is proud to announce Bill Arthur as the guest entertainer.
All Just Older Youth are cordially invited to attend!
Contact Shira Gaffney (583-4531 / sgaffney@fpcspartanburg.org) to make your reservation.
Looking forward to seeing you at the luncheon!
Chancel Choir Special Music Service - Sunday, December 9, 2012
"Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi with the Chancel Choir, orchestra and soloists at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Come hear the prophetic message of the birth of Jesus through beautiful Christmas music.
Annual White Gift Service, Wednesday, December 12, 2012
"The Gifts that Can't Be Bought"
A 45-Minute Service for all Ages Led by Our Children’s Choirs
Wednesday, December 12
Gifts (wrapped in white) will be distributed to children at Thornwell Children’s Home and to recipients of Mobile Meals. Gift ideas for Thornwell Children’s Home: Gift certificates to Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, and CVS. Gift ideas for Mobile Meals: Toiletries, house shoes and scarves.
A NURSERY WILL BE PROVIDED.
Angel Tree Project - 2012
For more than a decade First Presbyterian Church has participated in the Angel Tree Project. We sponsor 85 children who have a mother or father in prison. Each child receives two gifts - one article of clothing and one personal item or toy. No single gift may cost more than $25.00. On Christmas Eve members of our church deliver the gifts to the children with two messages; the first message is from the imprisoned parent and the second message is that the love of Christ is given to them.
If you are interested in delivering gifts on Christmas Eve beginning at 9:00 a.m. contact Shannon Stewart (208-2132 / sstewart@fpcspartanburg.org)
 The Moravian Love Feast - Sunday, December 16, 2012
Music Provided by the Chamber Singers
The Moravian Love Feast is a lovely Christmas service of music, candlelighting, and the serving of the “feast” of special Moravian buns and coffee. It is a joint effort between First Presbyterian Church and the Palmetto Moravian Fellowship here in Spartanburg, who will serve the feast dressed in period costumes. Set in the beauty of our exquisite Chapel, this is a service you won’t want to miss! Because of large crowds, we present this service twice (5:00 and 7:00 p.m.) on Sunday, December 16.
MorningSong Lessons and Carols - Sunday, December 16, 2012
8:45 a.m. in Forgartie Hall
The MorningSong Music Team will lead the congregation in carols of the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Christmas Eve Services - Monday, December 24, 2012
- Family Service - 5:00 p.m.
Come all you angels, shepherds, and kings, and join us on Christmas Eve for our children’s nativity pageant. Any child may come dressed as the part he or she wants to play.
- Candlelight Services - 7:30 and 11:00 p.m.
These services, a tradition in our church, feature music by The Christmas Eve Choir. A special message will be delivered and the services will conclude with the Sanctuary bathed in candlelight.
Click here to watch live.
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December 6, 2012
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Music and Caroling in Fogartie Hall and the FLC Lobby
