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COVERING TWO WEEKS!
FEBRUARY 7-20, 2010
WORSHIP-FEBRUARY 7
YOUTH SUNDAY
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY
COMMUNION
8:45 a.m. - MorningSong
Fogartie Hall
8:45 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
Witnesses of the Light
Emily Adamson (8:45)
Christopher Keith (11:00)
Scripture
John 1:1-16, Matthew 5:13-16
Sanctuary Music
8:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Music by CrossWalk
(with soloists and instrumentalists)
WORSHIP-FEBRUARY 14
8:45 a.m. - MorningSong
Fogartie Hall
8:45 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
Six Probing Questions
#6 Apocalypse:
“Is the End Near?”
Dr. David Renwick
Scripture
Matthew 24:36-44, 25:1-13
Sanctuary Music
8:45 a.m.
My Lord, What a Morning
Paul MacPhail, solo
11:00 a.m.
Lo He Comes, With Clouds
Descending
Chancel Choir
The 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services are
available live on our website by clicking
“Listen Live” and on radio station
WOLT 103.3-FM at 11:00 a.m.
INSIDE THIS WEEK...
Sunday School ...................... 2
Wednesdays at First ............. 3
Calendar ............................... 7
First News
First Presbyterian Church
393 East Main Street * Spartanburg, SC 29302-1917
(864) 583-4531 * www.fpcspartanburg.org
FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN. . . THANK GOD THAT THE CHURCH IS GROWING YOUNG!
“Guard the good treasure entrusted to you , with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.” 2 Timothy 1:14
“Go and make disciples of all nations, . . teaching them to observe . .” Matthew 28:19-20
This coming Sunday is
not only Super Bowl Sunday (a day for Saints and . . Sinners? and a touch football
duel between our youth and their parents at Spartan High at 2:00 p.m.; y’all come!),
and not only SOUPer Bowl Sunday (with a special offering for Haiti at each
service; and on Saturday, a mission project)
and not only Youth Sunday (with our youth leading worship),
but it is also Boy Scout 100th Anniversary Sunday (the 100th anniversary of
Girl Scouts will be in March, 2012). How amazing – our congregation has
trained almost 150 Eagle Scouts!
The ministry to children and youth in our congregation has always been strong, but
there has never been a time when the strength of this program, and the participation
of our youth in multiple programs of Christian nurture and character is as vital as it
is today.
Many parents simply do not realize that, in past generations, Christian faith was learned
in our nation as much by “osmosis” (drinking in the atmosphere of the surrounding
culture) as by formal education. You became Christian and developed Christian character
not just through formal training, but because everyone (more or less) did it.
This is simply not the case today. What our children learn most easily by osmosis from
the surrounding culture is that everything is relative, that one belief is as good as
another, and that moral choices are more a matter of convenience and economics
than following the law of God (for example, I cannot tell you how often I have heard
“we decided to move in together and save rent”).
Without a deliberate attempt by Christian parents to resist, challenge, and especially
provide alternatives to this post-Christian culture, our children will grow up only with
enough Christian faith to inoculate them against the real thing, but not enough to give
them the life, faith and character for which our Lord Jesus Christ lived and died.
So a word to youth, parents, grandparents:
To Youth – Thank you for the life and energy you bring to all our lives. Above all else,
seek Jesus Christ as your model and friend. What you learn in Church and Scouts will
make you rich in the things that really matter and that are valuable to God and others.
To Parents – Our children grow up quickly. There will never be another opportunity
to share the faith with them than today. Be deliberate in planning your children’s
participation and growth in faith. Persevere.
To Grandparents (and Parents) – Keep using your resources and prayers to build up
our youth. The combination of programs from Sunday School to Youth Group to
Mission trips to Scouting is where lives will be shaped FOR EVER. Our role in this
is vital.
Blessings always,
David

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR
FEBRUARY 7
NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL
INFANTS, TODDLERS, TWOS - C108, 105, 106
3K, 4K, 5K - Rooms C111, C110, C112
PATHWAY 2 TRUTH
JESUS IS BAPTIZED
1 ST GRADE - Games Yellow Door
2 ND GRADE - Computer Blue Star Door
3 RD GRADE - Storytelling Purple Door
4 TH GRADE - Science Green Door
5 TH GRADE - Music/Move Blue Door
YOUTH
ALL YOUTH
CLASSES
MEET
IN
JR. HIGH
ROOM
THIS WEEK.
ADULT
AGNUS DEI - Room 2210
Recognized by a Canaanite Woman -
Bill Burns
BIBLE ALIVE! - Room C214
1 Corinthians
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES - Room C212
In the Beginning: Great Stories from Genesis
COME ONE COME ALL - Social Hall
Practicing our Faith -
Rev. Craig Foster
FAITH BUILDERS - Room C214
Stories of Our Faith: Patriarch Joseph
Lynn Edwards
FELLOWSHIP CLASS - Room 2212
Are You A Baptiterian? -
Dr. Tom McDaniel
HORIZONS - Room 2207
Effective Parenting -
Stan Lummus
LADIES CHAPEL CLASS - Chapel
Recognized by a Canaanite Woman -
Calvin Wicker
MEN’S BIBLE CLASS - Purnell Room
Recognized by a Canaanite Woman -
Hollis Taylor
OPEN CLASS - Room 2216
Faith Stories -
Denise Stevens and Kamran Popkin
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Joining Come One Come All
Social Hall
TRUTH SEEKERS - Room 2208
Colossians: the Cosmic Christ -
Art McQueen
WELCOME CLASS - Room 2200
Christian Living at First:
2
Organization and Opportunities
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR
FEBRUARY 14
NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL
INFANTS, TODDLERS, TWOS - C108, 105, 106
3K, 4K, 5K - Rooms C111, C110, C112
PATHWAY 2 TRUTH
JESUS IS BAPTIZED
1 ST GRADE - Computer Blue Star Door
2 ND GRADE - Storytelling Purple Door
3 RD GRADE - Science Green Door
4 TH GRADE - Music/Move Blue Door
5 TH GRADE - Games Yellow Door
YOUTH
6 TH -7 TH - Jr. High Room (F207)
How does a disciple serve? - Disciples serve even
when they don’t feel like it.
8 TH -9 TH - 9th Grade Room (F205)
Is my body really a temple?
What does it mean to be holy?
10 TH -12 TH - Sr. High Room (F202)
Is my body really a temple?
What does it mean to be holy?
ADULT
AGNUS DEI - Room 2210
Declared by Peter -
Bill Burns
BIBLE ALIVE! - Room C214
1 Corinthians
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES - Room C212
In the Beginning: Great Stories from Genesis
COME ONE COME ALL - Social Hall
Questions and Answers -
Dr. David Renwick
FAITH BUILDERS - Room C214
Follow Up to Six Probing Questions Sermon
Series
FELLOWSHIP CLASS - Room 2212
Are You A Baptiterian? -
Dr. Tom McDaniel
HORIZONS - Room 2207
Effective Parenting -
Stan Lummus
LADIES CHAPEL CLASS - Chapel
Declared by Peter -
Calvin Wicker
MEN’S BIBLE CLASS - Purnell Room
Declared by Peter -
John Lefebvre
OPEN CLASS - Room 2216
Faith Stories -
Denise Stevens and Kamran Popkin
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Class Social - Meet in the Large Private
Dining Room
TRUTH SEEKERS - Room 2208
Colossians: the Cosmic Christ -
Art McQueen
WELCOME CLASS - Room 2200
Tour of Facility
YOUTH MINISTRY
WWW.UTURNCAST.COM
IT’S TIME TO PLAY - U-TURN BOWL II !
KICK-OFF IS
2:00 P.M.!
The entire congregation is invited to watch the
game on Sunday, February 7 at Spartanburg High
School, 2:00-4:00 p.m. ALL youth and parents are
invited to participate in our annual parents vs. youth
fl ag football game.
U-TURN - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
All Sr. High youth will meet from 6:00-7:15
p.m. at the church. Bring a friend and join us
as we “Pause” to talk about God.
DETOUR AND CROSSWALK WEDNESDAYS
Jr. High Detour - Sr. High Room
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Sr. High Detour - Monterrey’s (Feb. 10), 5:30-
6:30 p.m.
CrossWalk Youth Band - Jr. High Lounge,
6:30-7:30 p.m.
On February 17, Ash Wednesday, we will all
participate in the service at 6:30 p.m. Sr. Highs
will not meet at Monterrey’s this evening.
SR. HIGH BREAKFAST CLUBS
East - Monday, February 8 -
Eastside Bojangles 7:00-7:30 a.m.
West - Monday, February 15 -
Westside Bojangles 7:30-8:00 a.m.
JEFF SMITH TO SPEAK AT DORMAN FRESHMAN
CAMPUS - FEBRUARY 18
Jeff will be a guest speaker for Fellowship
of Christian Athletes at Dorman High on
Thursday, February 18. Come and enjoy a free
breakfast and a challenging
message at 7:15 a.m.
Invite a friend!
If you have questions about youth events, contact
the youth offi ce (208-2133 / chenderson@
fpcspartanburg.org).

FAITH, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
FOR THE ENTIRE CHURCH FAMILY
FEBRUARY 10 AND 17
Dinner reservations can be made by calling the church offi ce (583-4531) or online
(www.fpcspartanburg.org) prior to noon on Monday. See the pink card in the Friendship Pad in
the Sanctuary for additional information.
TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE (ACTIVITY LOCATIONS MAY VARY)
4:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery Care Clark Bldg (C106, C108)
5:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner Serving Line Open Fogartie Hall
5:00-5:45 p.m. Children’s Choirs (4K-6 th Grade) Clark Building 2 nd Floor
5:00-5:40 p.m. Mom-To-Mom Book Study (Feb. 17 only) C210
5:00-7:15 p.m. Bazaar Workshop C214
5:15-5:45 p.m. Evensong Service (Feb. 10 only) Chapel
5:30-6:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth (Feb. 10 only) Monterrey’s
6:30-7:15 p.m. Activities Listed Below Various Locations
6:30-7:15 p.m. Jr. High Youth Game Room/Sr. High Lounge
6:30-7:30 p.m. CrossWalk Youth Band Junior High Lounge
7:30-9:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Choir Room
MENU FOR FEBRUARY 10
Baked Potato Bar,
Tossed Salad, Fruit, Hot Bread and
Butter, and Dessert
KIDS’ CROSSING (4K-GRADE 5)
Front of Gym and Activity Room
FAMILY PLAYTIME, Far side of gym
SACRAMENTS CLASS FOR 1-5 GRADERS:
LORD’S SUPPER
Sanctuary
Led by Rev. Craig Foster
WEDNESDAY WALKERS, Walking Track
SINGLES FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY
Room 2210
Presented by Art McQueen
DINNER (5:00-6:30 P.M.)
ACTIVITIES (6:30-7:15 P.M.)
FEBRUARY 10
MENU FOR FEBRUARY 17
Shrimp Creole over Rice,
Tossed Salad, Fruit,
Hot Bread and Butter, and Dessert
FEBRUARY 17
DIABETES AND BLOOD PRESSURE
CONTROL SEMINAR - Room 2200
Led by Leanne Thompson of the
National Kidney Foundation
CUBA MISSION REPORT
Purnell Room
Led by Scott Neely
BAZAAR WORKSHOP
C214
Led by Libby Adamson
SR. CHORISTER PLAY REHEARSAL
Social Hall
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE - Sanctuary, Led by Dr. William Arthur and Rev. Craig Foster
Evensong
Service
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10
5:15 - 5:45 P.M. CHAPEL
Evensong is a service of singing, prayer, and
candlelight communion held in the Chapel on
select Wednesday evenings from 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.
All are welcome at this service of praise and
contemplation.
Nursery care is provided in the Clark Building,
C106 and C108.
FEBRUARY 17
On Wednesday, February
17, join us in the Sanctuary
from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. to mark
the beginning of the Lenten
season with this brief familyfriendly
worship service that
will include the imposition
of ashes. The service will be
led by Dr. William Arthur
and the Rev. Craig Foster.
Nursery provided.
DON’T MISS THIS!
FPC Health Series
during WAF
February 10 -
Diabetes and Blood Pressure
Leanne Thomson from the
National Kidney Foundation
will lead a discussion on how
diabetes and hypertension
affect the kidneys.
March 3 - Disease Prevention
and Prostate Health
Dr. Gerald Hull will discuss
prostate health, disease prevention,
treatment options and life after
treatment.
March 10 - Women’s Health
Dr. James Bearden will
discuss breast health, trends,
current research and disease
prevention.
For more information, contact Beth Cecil
(208-2136/
bcecil@fpcspartanburg.org).
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FIRST STEPS IN MUSIC
Classes About to Begin!
For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Parents
Room C212, Clark Building
THURSDAYS 4:45-5:10 p.m. Younger Toddlers and Parents** **
Beginning February 18
THURSDAYS 5:30-5:55 p.m. Older Toddlers and Parents***
Beginning February 18
SUNDAYS 4:45-5:10 p.m. Babies (under Two) and Parents*
Beginning February 21
SUNDAYS 5:30-5:55 p.m. Older Toddlers and Parents***
Beginning February 21
*Age range approximate and may vary by child
**Age range approximately 1-2 year olds, but may vary by child
*** Age range approximately 30 months and above, but may vary by child
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MUSIC CLASSES FOR YOUR BABY
Class size is limited to 12.
Please register online at www.fpcspartanburg.org/FirstSteps
Nursery available for younger siblings by reservation only.
Contact Marcia Andrews for details (mandrews@fpcspartanburg.org / 208-2135).
Want to learn more about the benefi ts of music for your preschooler?
Join Marcia Andrews in the “Come One, Come All” Sunday School
Class on February 21 in the Social Hall!
WOMEN’S WOMEN S MINISTR MINISTRY CIRCLE MEETINGS FOR FEBRUARY
Circle meetings offer women in the church meaningful ways
to live out their faith in the midst of a caring community. If
you would like to join a circle, please contact Jane Mullins in the church offi ce
(208-2139/jmullins@fpcspartanburg.org) for more information.
Circle 1:
Monday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Hostess: Sandra Pembertonn
Co-hostess: Dru Gosnell
Circle 2:
Monday, February 8 at 10:15 a.m.
Hostess: Jenny Burgess
Small Private Dining Room
Circle 3:
Tuesday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Hostess: Lark Gaskins, 921 Murph Road
Circle 4:
Monday, February 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Hostess: Martha Tiller
Small Private Dining Room
Circle 5:
Monday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Purnell Room
Circle 7:
Tuesday, February 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Hostess: Martha Chapman,
806 S. Summit Crest Ct..
Lunch Following
Circle 8:
Thursday, February 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Hostess: Libby Cobb
Boston Pizzaria
Circle 9:
Tuesday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Parlor
Circle 11:
Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Hostess: Sherry Lee, 1005 Webber Walk
Circle 12:
Monday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Hostess: Septima Smith, 193 Mills Avenue
GREEN TIP FOR
STEWARDSHIP
Plastic Bags Tips:
Did you know that it takes
about 1,000 years for plastic
bags to biodegrade?
Plastic bags distributed
at shopping stores create
environmental problems:
pollution, oil consumption,
overfi lled landfi lls, and
animal deaths.
Remember to carry your
reusable bags wherever
you do any shopping.
The grocery store is
the most obvious place,
but remember those
bags when going to the
pharmacy, the farmer’s
market, clothing stores, etc.
If you don’t have bags to
use, buy one at First Pres.!
FPC member Mary Walter
(spacemary1@bellsouth.net) is
the Executive Director of the
Spartanburg Area Conservancy
(SPACE).
FPC TOTE BAGS
Cost: $6.00
For purchase in the Church
Offi ce and at Wednesdays
at First. Contact 583-4531/
mwells@fpcspartanburg.org.

FPC Weekday School Registration
FOR FALL 2010
BeginS February 15
for 6 months - 4k
First Presbyterian Weekday School will begin
fall registration for the 2010 – 2011 year
on February 15. Our program is open to
children from age 6 months – 4K. Please call
the Weekday School offi ce (208-2148) for additional
information or stop by for a visit any time.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN-UP FOR A SPRING STUDY!
These three Sunday studies begin February 21.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
4:00 - 6:00 p.m - Room 2212
Want to learn how to manage your fi nancial
resources faithfully?
Financial Peace University is a 13-week
life-changing program that teaches you to
achieve your fi nancial goals by eliminating
debt, saving for the future, and giving like
never before. Doug Campbell will once again be facilitating this important and
relevant study.
INVITATION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT (Feb. 21 - April 25)
4:00 - 6:00 p.m - Room 2208
Using the Disciple short-term study materials, this 9-week study incorporates
daily Bible reading, video presentations by biblical scholars, and small group
discussion to invite Christians into a deeper understanding and appreciation of
the Old Testament.
Facilitator: Reverend Craig Foster
GREAT THEMES OF THE BIBLE (Feb. 21 - May 23)
4:00 - 5:30 p.m - Room 2210
Perhaps you have studied individual books of the Bible, but are you familiar
with how central ideas of the Christian faith are developed in the Bible as
a whole? This eye-opening study focuses on 13 Great Themes of the Bible.
Join us to fi nd out what the Bible says about the nature of God, the nature of
human beings, spirit, law, salvation, grace, and more.
Facilitators: Tom and Nan McDaniel
If you wish to take part in any of the new study
opportunities, please complete a registration form
indicating the group(s) in which you would like to participate.
Visit www.fpcspartanburg.org - My First Pres to register.
If you have questions about any of these studies, please contact
either the group facilitator or Jane Mullins (208-2139 / jmullins@
fpcspartanburg.org) in the church offi ce.
Sanctuary
Flowers
The following dates are
available for placing fl owers
in the Sanctuary in memory
or in honor of loved ones:
February 28
June 27
Please contact Marsha Hagins
(579-8808/mhagins@charter.net)
for information.
PRESBYTERIAN MEN!
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!
The Men’s Breakfast is
scheduled for Sunday,
February 21 at 7:30 a.m.
Watch First News for
more details.
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MISSIONS
INTERNATIONAL: SERVE GOD ON THE MISSION TRIP TO CUBA
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Be a missionary to Cuba! Our congregation leads a
bi-annual mission to Cuba in partnership with the Iglesia
Presbiteriana-Reformada in Santa Clara (www.ipr-santaclara.
org). Our next trip is May 20-28, 2010. This fellowship
mission consists of learning about and encouraging the
Cuban church through visits to ministries and congregations.
We are legally permitted only 10 participants per trip, so
sign up today! Cost is $1,500.
Contact Shannon Stewart (sstewart@fpcspartanburg.org/208-2132) to sign-up.
Learn more about our Mission in Cuba on
Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Purnell Room.
ICE STORM THIS WINTER? NO POWER? NEED A SHOWER?
In the event of an ice storm, the FPC Disaster
Response Team will
Open the Family Life Center after the storm
has passed.
Provide a warm place to rest.
Provide shower facilities.
Note: No transportation, food, or bedding provided.
For more information, contact Cooper Cecil (coopercecil@bellsouth.net/494-5500).
Next Sunday - Valentine’s Day
FEBRUARY 14
12:10 - 12:20 P.M.
SANCTUARY
Following morning worship on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Renewal Of Vows
Want to
renew your
vows?
Wedding? Officer?
Church Member?
Baptism?
All who want to remain for 10 minutes are invited to a short
“renewal of vows” service led by Dr. David Renwick.
J.O.Y. FELLOWSHIP
Valentine Party
and Movie
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 AT 2:00 P.M. in Fogartie Hall
The Valentine Party and movie “The Sound of Music” will be Sunday, February
14 at 2:00 in Fogartie Hall. Valentine goodies, movie popcorn and refreshments
will be served. Bring a friend to this FREE event! R.S.V.P. to Mimi Wells (mwells@
fpcspartanburg.org / 583-4531) by Monday, February 8.
J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Fellowship is open to church members age 50 or older and is
sponsored by the Older Adult Committee of the Diaconate.
Child Nutrition on
the Haitian Border
WITNESS
SEASON 2010
Each February FPC celebrates
Witness Season, our annual
campaign to support an
international mission project.
This year we will raise funds for
the Dominican Republic Child
Nutrition Project on the border
of Haiti, a program of Solid
Rock Missions
(www.solidrockmissions.org).
This public health program
breaks the cycle of malnutrition
on the DR/Haitian border by
providing food, medical care, and
education to families in extreme
poverty. In the aftermath of
the Haitian earthquake, more
children than ever are in need
of basic support.
To give, designate your check to First
Presbyterian for “Witness Season
2010”, or visit My First Pres at
www.fpcspartanburg.org.
FPC CHILDREN
TO SING
VALENTINE
SONGS
AT WHITE OAK
FEBRUARY 11 AT 4:00 P.M.
Two FPC children’s choirs (5K
- grade 2) will sing on Thursday,
February 11 at 4:00 p.m. for
the White Oak Assisted Living
Valentine Celebration. If you
have family members living
there, you might like to join us
for the party or just come to
support our children and older
adults!
Note: The choirs should report
by 3:45 p.m.
Contact Marcia Andrews with
any questions (208-2135/
mandrews@fpcspartanburg.org).

CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 7 - 20
Sunday, February 7
YOUTH SUNDAY, BOY SCOUT SUNDAY
COMMUNION
8:45 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
8:45 a.m. MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Welcome Class
11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
12:00 p.m. College Lunch
12:15 p.m. Jr. High Ski Retreat Meeting
2:00 p.m. U-Turn Bowl at Spartan High
4:30 p.m. Chamber Singers
4:30 p.m. Elder and Deacon Training
Monday, February 8
7:00 a.m. Youth Sr. High Breakfast (East)
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
10:15 a.m. Women’s Ministries Circle 2
10:30 a.m. Women’s Ministries
Circles 1, 3 and 5
12:00 p.m. Circle 3 Bazaar Workshop
3:00 p.m. Women’s Ministries Circle 4
4:00 p.m. Older Adult Committee
5:00 p.m. P.A.C.E. Committee
5:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Leaders
5:30 p.m. Facilities Committee
5:30 p.m. Local Missions Subcommittee
5:30 p.m. Weekly Programs Committee
5:30 p.m. Youth Committee
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision
6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 2
7:00 p.m. Women’s Ministries Circle 12
Tuesday, February 9
6:30 a.m. Men’s Study Group: Matthew
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
9:15 a.m. Church Staff
9:15 a.m. Ladies’ Tuesday Morning Study
9:30 a.m. Power Flow Yoga Class
10:00 a.m. Library Committee
10:30 a.m. Women’s Ministries Circle 7
10:45 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
11:00 a.m. Meal Ministry Committee
12:00 p.m. Old Testament Prophets for Today
Study Group
12:00 p.m. Tuesday Noon for Women
4:00 p.m. Personnel Committee
5:30 p.m. National Mission Subcommittee
5:30 p.m. Special Programs Committee
5:30 p.m. Transportation Committee
6:00 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. Worship Committee
7:00 p.m. Women’s Ministries Circle 11
Wednesday, February 10
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
9:15 a.m. Ongoing Journey for Women
10:00 a.m. Christians in the Making
5:00 p.m. Bazaar Workshop
5:00 p.m. WAF (schedule page 3)
5:15 p.m. Evensong Service
5:25 p.m. Sr. Chorister Parent Meeting
6:30 p.m. Sr. Chorister Play Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. Singles Fellowship Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, February 11
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
11:00 a.m. Study Group: Old Testament
Prophets for Today
11:30 a.m. Women’s Ministries Circle 8
12:00 p.m. Columbarium Study Committee
12:00 p.m. Jr. High Depart for Retreat
12:00 p.m. Pick Up Basketball
Thursday, continued
5:00 p.m. Basketball Practice
6:00 p.m. International Missions
Subcommittee
Friday, February 12
7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group:
The Parables for Today
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga
8:15 a.m. Strength Training Class
Saturday, February 13
10:00 a.m. DR Mission Team Departs
Sunday, February 14
7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Genesis Choir
8:45 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
8:45 a.m. MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Welcome Class
11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
2:00 p.m. J.O.Y. Fellowship Party
3:00 p.m. Girl Scouts
4:30 p.m. Offi cer Training Elders
5:10 p.m. Offi cer Training Deacons
6:00 p.m. Chamber Singers
6:00 p.m. Sr. High U-Turn
Monday, February 15
7:30 a.m. Youth Sr. High Breakfast (West)
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Guild
12:00 p.m. Circle 3 Bazaar Workshop
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training
6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 2
7:00 p.m. Health Committee
Tuesday, February 16
6:30 a.m. Men’s Study Group: Matthew
7:00 a.m. Offi cers’ Prayer Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Budget and Finance Committee
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
9:15 a.m. Church Staff
9:15 a.m. Ladies’ Tuesday Morning
Study
9:30 a.m. Power Flow Yoga Class
10:00 a.m. Library Committee
10:45 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
12:00 p.m. Study Group: Old Testament
Prophets for Today
12:00 p.m. Tuesday Noon for Women
4:30 p.m. Women’s Ministries Circle 9
5:30 p.m. Offi cer Council
6:00 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 17
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
9:15 a.m. Ongoing Journey for Women
10:00 a.m. Christians in the Making
5:00 p.m. Bazaar Workshop
5:00 p.m. Breast Cancer Support Group
5:00 p.m. WAF (schedule page 3)
6:35 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
A Stephen Series
Congregation
Thursday, February 18
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class
11:00 a.m. Study Group: Old Testament
Prophets for Today
12:00 p.m. Church Prayer Time
12:00 p.m. Pickup Basketball
4:45 p.m. First Steps in Music Class
5:30 p.m. First Steps in Music Class
5:00 p.m. Basketball Practice
Friday, February 19
7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group:
The Parables for Today
8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga
8:15 a.m. Strength Training Class
PASTORAL CONCERNS
(Prepared February 2)
SRMC John Tatham
Winnie Walsh
Kathy Willard
* * * * *
Christian sympathy
is extended to
Christi Coomes on the death of her
mother, Lois Leffew Johnson.
* * * * *
Congratulations to Troy and Cecilia
Hanna on the birth of their new son,
Troy McNair “Mac” Hanna, born
January 19.
* * * * *
The Sacrament of Baptism was
administered to Margaret
McCaughrin Clayton, daughter of
Margaret Pickens and William Harry
Clayton on Sunday, January 31.
* * * * *
On Call: If you are in need of pastoral
care outside of church offi ce hours,
please contact either Craig Foster
(398-9831), Susan Moorefield
(580-1555), Bill Arthur (864-991-
5354), Beth Cecil (641-8772), or
David Renwick (285-4659).
For pastoral needs for our youth,
contact Jeff Smith (909-0715).
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
SUPER EVENTS!KICK-OFF IS
YOUTH SUNDAY
Don’t miss this opportunity as our
youth lead the 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.
worship services.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
Bring your canned goods (to
support TOTAL Ministries) and
give to the Souper Bowl offering
(to support Presbyterian Haiti Relief) this Sunday,
February 7. Help victims of the Haiti earthquake by
donating to this annual youth project (http://www.
souperbowl.org/).
2:00 P.M.!
Watch our second annual Church-Wide Parent vs.
Youth fl ag football game!
The game will be held at Spartanburg High School
from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This year is the 100th BOY SCOUT SUNDAY
anniversary of the
Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts
have created a strong foundation of
leadership, service, and community for millions of
America’s youth. On February 7, FPC will recognize the
contributions of young people and adults to Scouting.
The Scouts will be in uniform at the 11:00 a.m. service.