APRIL 27-MAY 3, 2008 First News - First Presbyterian Church

HANDICAP PARKING
AND CROSSINGS
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The Facilities Committee
has added additional
permanent
handicap parking
around our church
campus and at the
Mary Black Foundation building
on Sundays only. Thank you for
leaving these spaces open for
our handicapped and senior
citizens. We also ask that you observe
the permanent handicap
crossings for wheeled walkers
and wheelchairs. Some members
have been blocking these access
ways from the sidewalk to
the street. Thank you for your cooperation.
HAVE YOU NOTICED?
The wooden urns, used for flower
arrangements in the Sanctuary,
have been repaired and refinished.
This handsome work was
done by David Shults of
Rickinghall Antiques as a gift to
our church.
MEMBERS IN THE
MILITARY
Please remember to pray for our
members who are in the military.
A complete list of our members
who are currently serving can be
found on the church website at
www.fpcspartanburg.org. If you
have updated information for any
of our servicemen, please contact
ShellyJo Cook (208-2144 or
sjcook@fpcspartanburg.org).
CHURCHWIDE APPRECIATION
PROGRAM AND DINNER FOR VETERANS - MAY 21
The Older Adult Committee invites the congregation of First Presbyterian Church to
join in celebration on Wednesday, May 21, 5:00-7:00pm as we recognize church members
who have served in the Armed Forces! The night will begin with a program and
slide show presentation, followed by a dinner to honor those members who have served
our great nation.
In preparation for the program we are asking congregants who
have served or know of someone who has or is currently serving
at this time to assist with gathering needed information.
We are asking you to provide the following information:
• Veteran’s Name, Rank, Branch of Service
• Dates Served
• War(s) Served In (If Applicable)
• If Available, a Picture of the Veteran In Uniform
Contact Shelly Jo Cook (208-2144 / sjcook@fpcspartanburg.org) or Sandra Parker (573-
8716) with this information. Email pictures or bring them to ShellyJo Cook at the church
offices to be scanned. We ask that all information is turned in no later than
Friday, May 2. Thank you in advance for your participation in making this celebration
a success.
RECREATION NEWS
R.E.A.L. SELF-DEFENSE AND KUBOTAN CLASS
The Recreation Department of First Presbyterian Church will be offering an
efficient, effective, and easy to learn self-defense course utilizing a Realistic-
Effective-Accurate-Learning model and the Kubotan (a self-defense key chain).
This course is for men and women of all ages who want to learn realistic personal
protection techniques. This course relies on instructor lead attack scenarios
to provide the student with practical training. The Kubotan is a simple,
legal, and effective tool easily used for self-defense, because it is a key chain
which is always close and easily accessible. The class will be taught by Mr. John
Wyndham. Mr. Wyndham has more than 23 years of experience in self-defense
training and the martial arts.
The class will be offered on
Thursday, May 15, 9:00-10:30am and
Saturday, May 17, 2:00-3:30pm.
Classes will be held in the Gymnasium of the Family Life Center. The cost is
$25 per person. Sign-Ups are until Friday, May 9. Contact Robert Bannan to
reserve your spot at either class (208-2152 / rbannan@fpcspartanbur.org).
CONGRATULATIONS, ROBERT!
Congratulations to Robert Bannon, our Director of Recreation, who finished
the Boston Marathon with a great time of 3:08. Robert was 2,098 out of 25,285
runners.