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EASTER SUNDAY
March 31, 2013
6:30 a.m.
Sunrise Service in the Chapel
8:45 a.m.
MorningSong
8:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Worship in the Sanctuary
9:45-10:30 a.m.
Sunday School
Children attend regular classes. Adults will enjoy food and fellowship on the front lawn and FLC lobby.
10:00 a.m.
Pick up your butterfly*
on the lawn.
10:30 a.m.
Butterfly Release
Join your church family on the front lawn to participate in or view our annual butterfly release and to enjoy the beautiful cross of flowers.
11:00 a.m.
Worship in the Sanctuary
* To purchase butterflies, order online through My First Pres “registrations” or fill out the form at the church Welcome Center beginning in February 2013.
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Sunday Morning and Wednesday Evening Lenten Series by Dr. Tom Evans
“What Counts: Essential Tenets”
8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services
Can't make the service? Click here to watch the live broadcast.
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February 17
1st Sunday of Lent, Authority of Scripture |
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February 24
2nd Sunday of Lent, God's Sovereignty |
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March 3
3rd Sunday of Lent, God's Nature (The Trinity) |
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March 10
4th Sunday of Lent, God's Accessibility (Priesthood of All Believers) |
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March 17 by Rev. Craig Foster
5th Sunday of Lent, Stewardship of All: God's Invitation to a Thankful Life |
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March 24
Palm Sunday, God's Covenant |
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March 31
Easter, God's Grace (Justification by Grace Through Faith) |
“What Matters: Reformed Faith Through the Centuries”
Wednesdays (6:30 - 7:15 p.m.)
Can't make the presentation? Click here to watch the live broadcast.
In this series, we will explore the Creeds of our Church and discover that they often emerged during times of great tumult in the church and in the world. As we study each creed, we will examine the history of biblical understanding and the relevance of our own theology for our life of faith today.
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February 20
What is Reformed Confessional Theology?
The Nicene Creed |
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February 27
The Apostles’ Creed |
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March 6
The Scots Confession |
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March 13
The Heidelberg Catechism (Led by Rev. Craig Foster) |
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April 10
The Second Helvetic Confession |
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April 17
The Westminster Confession of Faith |
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April 24
The Theological Declaration of Barmen,
The Confession of 1967, A Brief Statement of Faith |
- February 13, 2013
On Wednesday, February 13, join us in the Sanctuary from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. to mark the beginning of the Lenten season with this brief family-friendly worship service that will include the imposition of ashes. Nursery provided.
This service follows the Wednesdays at First dinner from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. (Don't forget to make reservations!)
Palm Cross Workshop - Thursday, March 21, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join the Sanctuary Guild in Fogartie Hall to make crosses out of palm fronds for each person who will worship with us on Palm Sunday. Bring your clippers or scissors. A potluck lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Bring a covered dish or dessert or just be our guest.
Questions? Contact Linda Mullen (582-8898 / sogoto@att.net)
Communion Service at White Oak Estates - March 26, 2013
4:00 p.m.
Each year First Presbyterian Church offers a Lenten Communion Service at White Oak. All who have a family member or friend in any of the facilities at White Oak are encouraged to attend with their loved one. This has been a very popular service and the doors are open to all who wish to attend. We hope you will join us in the Dining Room of the Nursing Center (White Oak is located at 400 Webber Road, Spartanburg).
 Palm Sunday - March 24, 2013
8:45 a.m. MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
8:45 and 11:00 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Sermon: “What Counts: Essential Tenets
God’s Covenant – The Covenantal Life”
Palm Procession
All are invited to “Blessing of the Palms” at the Church of the Advent – Montgomery Commons at 10:45 a.m. immediately followed by a Palm Procession to the Sanctuary.
Maundy Thursday Service - March 28, 2013
Sanctuary
The Maundy Thursday Service will be held March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This is a one-hour service of sharing in the Last Supper. Nursery provided for ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
Can't make the service? Click here to watch the live broadcast.
Experience the Stations of the Cross
On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday First Presbyterian Church will offer an opportunity experience a recreation of the last hours of Jesus’ life on this earth through the Stations of the Cross here on our beautiful and walkable campus, connecting us with Christians all over the world celebrating this tradition. Through scriptural references, reflection, prayer, and movement participants will consider the events that led to Christ’s dying for our sins and the glory of Easter.
If you are interested in taking part in this program, please contact Patricia Webster at pwebster@fpcspartanburg.org or by calling the church at 583-4531. |
Good Friday - March 29, 2013
Sanctuary
This year's service will be on March 29 from 12:10-12:50 p.m. in the Sanctuary with scripture, sermon and song. Nursery provided for ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
Can't make the service? Click here to watch the live broadcast.
EASTER - March 31, 2013
The Annual Cross of Flowers
The Cross of Flowers is an annual Easter event at First Presbyterian. A rough-hewn cross is erected by the Sanctuary Guild on the Lawn of the church. Members and guests are invited to bring flowers or may use the flower provided to place on the cross as they come to worship on Easter. This cross, full of spring flowers, represents the new life we receive through Christ’s resurrection.
Flower Arrangements to Honor Loved Ones
Each year, Easter flower arrangements are made by the Sanctuary Guild with a variety of cut flowers and lilies to provide an opportunity for you to honor loved ones and friends in a commemorative booklet which will be available on Easter. Your contribution provides flowers and lilies in the sanctuary on Easter and help endow a special flower fund for floral arrangements throughout the year. Watch First News for details.
8th Annual Butterfly Release
On Easter Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. At First Presbyterian Church, our celebration will include our annual Easter Butterfly Release at 10:30 a.m. on the Front Lawn.
 Since ancient times, the butterfly has been a symbol that reminds us of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. The caterpillar reminds us of Jesus’ life on earth. The dark chrysalis stage reminds us of Jesus’ crucifixion and death. After a time of struggle, the caterpillar transforms and emerges as a beautiful butterfly. This reminds us how Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his followers with his new body after three days in the grave. The butterfly also reminds us of our final resurrection and eternal life, when we will all be changed.
To purchase butterflies, order online through My First Pres “registrations” at www.fpcspartanburg.org or fill out the form at the church Welcome Center beginning in February 2013.
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March 19, 2013
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