First News - First Presbyterian Church

COVERING TWO WEEKS! 

JANUARY 24 - 

FEBRUARY 6, 2010 

WORSHIP-JANUARY 24 

8:45 a.m. - MorningSong 

Fogartie Hall 

8:45 a.m. - Sanctuary 


Six Probing Questions 

#4 Redemption: 

“Can I Really Change?” 

Dr. David Renwick 

Scripture 

Galatians 1:11-24 

1 Peter 1:13-22 

Sanctuary Music 

8:45 a.m. 

Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown 

Holt Andrews, solo 

11:00 a.m. 

Open My Eyes 

Chancel Choir 

WORSHIP-JANUARY 31 

8:45 a.m. - MorningSong 

Fogartie Hall 



Six Probing Questions 

#5 Predestination: 

“Puppet on a String?” 

Dr. David Renwick 

Scripture 

Romans 8:28-39 

John 10:14-18, 22-30, 3:16 

Sanctuary Music 

8:45 a.m. 

All Things Work Together for Good 

Genesis Choir 

11:00 a.m. 

O Love, How Deep, How Broad, 

How High 

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. 

First News 

First Presbyterian Church 

393 East Main Street * Spartanburg, SC 29302-1917 

(864) 583-4531 * www.fpcspartanburg.org 

HELP HAITI: PRAY, GIVE, SERVE! 

The devastation unfolding in Haiti, following 

the worst earthquake the country has 

suffered in 200 years, is horrifying to watch. 

Thousands of people are lost under tons of 

rubble. The nation’s government and fragile 

infrastructure have collapsed. News media 

report Haitians crying to God and to the 

world for help. 

Let us be part of their answer. Join our church’s mission to help Haiti: 

1. Pray for the people of Haiti, for their families around the world, and for relief 

workers on site and traveling to serve them. 

2. Give to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) www.pcusa.org/pda, the 

Presbyterian Church’s unifi ed disaster response, by making a check to “First 

Presbyterian Church” and designating it for “Haiti Relief ”. Gifts may also be 

given electronically through My First Pres through www.fpcspartanburg.org. 

PDA works with international relief agencies to provide immediate and longterm 

relief in disaster areas around the world. 

3. Give to our church’s mission at the Haitian border in the Dominican Republic 

by making a check to “First Presbyterian Church” and designating it for “DR 

Mission” or through My First Pres at www.fpcspartanburg.org. This February, 

two medical mission teams from FPC of 70 volunteers will travel to the western 

Dominican Republic to provide aid to Haitian refugees. Your support is needed 

to provide critical medical supplies, water, and food for refugees entering the 

Dominican Republic. 

4. Serve: July 10-17, another FPC mission team will travel to the Dominican 

Republic to continue work with refugees. The International Missions Committee 

of our church is investigating further ways to serve the people of Haiti, including 

the possibility of a mission to Haiti itself. If you are interested in volunteering your 

time for Haiti Relief in the Dominican Republic or Haiti, please contact Shannon Stewart 

(sstewart@fpcspartanburg.org / 208-2132). 

As we strive to help where hope seems lost, let us remember: 

“God is our refuge and strength,/ a very present help in trouble./Therefore we will not fear,/ 

though the earth should change,/though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea...” 

Psalm 46:1-2 

Please join in this vital mission, 

Scott Neely

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR 

JANUARY 24 

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 - Science Green Door 

2 ND GRADE - Music/Move Blue Door 

3 RD GRADE - Games Yellow Door 

4 TH GRADE - Computer Blue Star Door 

5 TH GRADE - Storytelling Purple Door 

YOUTH 

6 TH -7 TH - Jr. High Room (F207) 

How does a disciple serve? - Disciples serve with 

thankful hearts. 

8 TH -9 TH - 9th Grade Room (F205) 

Is my body really a temple? 

Which is more important: body or soul? 

10 TH -12 TH - Sr. High Room (F202) 


Which is more important: body or soul? 

ADULT 

AGNUS DEI - Room 2210 

Declared in Prayer - 

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 

Chapel Stained Glass Windows - 

Bill Arthur 

FAITH BUILDERS 

Joining Come One Come All - 

Social Hall 

FELLOWSHIP CLASS - Room 2212 

Are You A Baptiterian? - 

Dr. Tom McDaniel 

HORIZONS - Room 2207 

Effective Parenting - 

Stan Lummus 

LADIES CHAPEL CLASS - Chapel 


Bert Moore 

MEN’S BIBLE CLASS - Purnell Room 


De Calvert 

OPEN CLASS - Room 2216 

Faith Stories - 

Denise Stevens and Kamran Popkin 

SPIRITUAL LIFE - Room 2201 

Esther (Chapters 7-8) - 

John Simon 

TRUTH SEEKERS - Room 2208 

Colossians: the Cosmic Christ - 

Art McQueen 

WELCOME CLASS - Room 2200 

What is the “Presbyterian Church?” II 

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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR 

JANUARY 31 

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 - Music/Move Blue Door 

2 ND GRADE - Games Yellow Door 

3 RD GRADE - Computer Blue Star Door 

4 TH GRADE - Storytelling Purple Door 

5 TH GRADE - Science Green Door 

YOUTH 

6 TH -7 TH - Jr. High Room (F207) 

How does a disciple serve? - We serve with the 

gifts God has given us. 

8 TH -9 TH - 9th Grade Room (F205) 


If bodies are temples, why are there so many illnesses? 

10 TH -12 TH - Sr. High Room (F202) 


If bodies are temples, why are there so many illnesses? 

ADULT 

AGNUS DEI - Room 2210 

Revealed in Rejection- 

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 

Haiti and the Dominican Republic - 

Scott Neely 

FAITH BUILDERS - Room C214 

Stories of Our Faith: Patriarch Joseph 

FELLOWSHIP CLASS - Room 2212 

Are You A Baptiterian? - 

Dr. Tom McDaniel 

HORIZONS - Room 2207 

Effective Parenting - 

Stan Lummus 

LADIES CHAPEL CLASS - Chapel 

Revealed in Rejection - 

Bert Moore 

MEN’S BIBLE CLASS - Purnell Room 

Revealed in Rejection - 

Lynn Parker 

OPEN CLASS - Room 2216 

Faith Stories - 

Denise Stevens and Kamran Popkin 

SPIRITUAL LIFE - Room 2201 

Esther (Chapters 9-10) - 

Nancy Tiller 

TRUTH SEEKERS - Room 2208 

Colossians: the Cosmic Christ - 

Art McQueen 

WELCOME CLASS - Room 2200 

Christian Living at First: Organizations 

and Opportunities 

YOUTH MINISTRY 

WWW.UTURNCAST.COM 

U-TURN - SUNDAYS 

January 24 

All youth (Jr. and Sr. High) 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. 

Our Sr. High time will remain 6:00-7:15 p.m. 

during the rest of the semester. 

January 31 

All youth participating in our Youth 

Sunday Service on Sunday, February 7 

will gather in the sanctuary for a “run 

through” service. Jr. High students will 

meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sr. High students 

will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

DETOUR AND CROSSWALK WEDNESDAYS 

Jr. High Detour - Sr. High Room 

6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Sr. High Detour - Venus Pie (Jan.27), 

Monterrey’s (Feb. 3), 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

CrossWalk Youth Band - Jr. High Lounge, 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

JR. AND SR. HIGH BREAKFAST CLUBS 

Sr. High - Monday, January 25 - 

Westside Bojangles 7:30-8:00 a.m. 

Jr. High - Thursday, February 4 - 

Eastside Bojangles 7:03-7:30 a.m. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

Souper Bowl Service ce Project - 

Saturday, February 

6. Watch your 

mailbox for more 

information. 

U-Turn Bowl II - 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. If you 

need to order a jersey, contact 

Carolyn in the youth offi ce. 

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 

JANUARY 27 AND FEBRUARY 3 

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 C210 

5:15-5:45 p.m. Healing and Wholeness Service (Jan. 27 only) Chapel 

5:15-5:45 p.m. P2T Teacher Training (Feb. 3 only) Small Private Dining Rm 

5:30-6:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Venus Pie (Jan. 27), Monterrey’s (Feb. 3) 

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 JANUARY 27 

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 

Tossed Salad, Fruit, Hot Bread and 

Butter, and Dessert 

JANUARY 27 

KIDS’ CROSSING (4K-GRADE 5) 

Front of Gym and Activity Room 

MALACHI TO MATTHEW - Social Hall 

Led by John Nicholson 

BAZAAR WORKSHOP 

Large Private Dining Room 

Led by Libby Adamson 

SINGLES FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY 

Room 2210 

Presented by Art McQueen 

FAMILY PLAYTIME, Far side of gym 

WEDNESDAY WALKERS, Walking Track 

DINNER (5:00-6:30 P.M.) 

ACTIVITIES (6:30-7:15 P.M.) 

MENU FOR FEBRUARY 3 

Jerk Chicken, Tossed Salad, 

Fruit, Hot Bread and Butter, and 

Dessert 

FEBRUARY 3 

KIDS’ CROSSING (4K-GRADE 5) 

Front of Gym and Activity Room 

MALACHI TO MATTHEW - Social Hall 

Led by John Nicholson 

WITNESS SEASON 2010 

Purnell Room 

Led by Scott Neely 

BAZAAR WORKSHOP 


Led by Libby Adamson 

SINGLES FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY 

Room 2210 

Presented by Art McQueen 

FAMILY PLAYTIME, Far side of gym 

WEDNESDAY WALKERS, Walking Track 

Healing and Wholeness Service 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 IN THE CHAPEL FROM 5:15 - 5:45 P.M. 

This service provides an opportunity to pray for 

the healing of oneself and others, refl ect on the 

components of healing, receive communion, and 

experience God’s blessing. 

Nursery care is provided in the Clark Building 

(C106, C108). 

WAF SERIES YOU 

DON’T WANT TO 

MISS! 

MALACHI TO MATTHEW 

By John Nicholson 

Four-week Series: 

January 13-February 3 

Social Hall 

Malachi is the last book of 

the Old Testament; Matthew 

is the fi rst book of the New 

Testament. Our Bible records 

nothing of the 400 year 

space of time between, but 

when the New Testament 

opens the civilization of the 

Mediterranean World has 

completely changed. 

Was God preparing the 

world for the spread of the 

Gospel? 

HAITI, CUBA, AND THE 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 

WITNESS SEASON 2010 

Three-week Series 

February 3 - February 17 

Purnell Room 

Scott Neely 

Earthquakes in Haiti, refugees 

in the Dominican Republic, 

the church in Cuba--learn 

about our missions in the 

Caribbean and how you can 

help. 

BAZAAR 2010 

WORKSHOPS 

January 27-April 28 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 


Come experience fellowship 

and fun while contributing 

to the 2010 Bazaar. Contact 

Libby Adamson (adamsondl@ 

charter.net) if you have any 

questions. 

azaar 

2010 

November 4 

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Are you interested in learning how to sing and 

play with your baby? 

Do you long for some quality one-on-one time 

with your toddler? 

JOIN US THIS SPRING FOR 

FIRST STEPS IN MUSIC 

(Birth to 36 months) 

Weekly classes for parents and their babies 

or toddlers 

Class length 25 minutes; Thursday or Sunday 

afternoons between the hours of 4:30 and 

6:00 p.m. 

8-week session, beginning Thursday, 

February 18 and Sunday, February 21 

Nursery available for siblings of participants 

Class size: 7-12 children, with one parent (or 

grandparent) 

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! 

NEW THIS SPRING! 

MUSIC CLASS FOR 3 YEAR OLDS 

(and their parents) 

An extension of First Steps in Music 

Class length is 30 minutes; Thursday or 

Sunday afternoons, sometime between the 

hours of 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. 

8-week session, beginning February 18 or 21 

Nursery available for siblings of 

participants 

Class size 7-12 children, with one parent 

(or grandparent) 

Register your interest for either class by February 1 at 

www.fpcspartanburg.org/FirstSteps 

Contact Marcia Andrews for details (mandrews@fpcspartanburg.org / 208-2135). 

BILL’S BOOK CLUB (BBC) 

NEVER BEEN BEFORE? JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND! 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 

Are YOU or a 

FRIEND interested 

in joining First 

Pres? 

You are warmly invited 

to a series of Welcome 

Classes. 

Continuing on Sundays 

through March 7 

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. 

in Room 2200 

(Follow the signs from the 

Chestnut Street entrance.) 

This class is taught by Dr. 

David Renwick and other 

church staff members. 

If you would like to join us, please 

contact 

Cheryl Regets (208-2129 / cregets@ 

fpcspartanburg.org). 

LOOKING 

AHEAD 

EDUCATION AND 

DISCIPLESHIP 

Church-Wide 

Retreat 

April 16-18 

Vacation 

Bible School 

June 13-17 

Church 

Bazaar 

November 4 

The “BBC” Meets Monday, February 1, in the Annex on Kennedy Street, either at 10:30 a.m. 

or 7:00 p.m. The Book Club is open to all interested persons, even those who haven’t read this 

month’s particular selection. Come and bring a friend! 

THE MAGIC BRIDGE, by Herbert Barks, is our February selection. Herbert Bark’s little book does much to put life 

in proper perspective as he recalls us to the simple trust of faith, to disciplines of meditation and holy listening. Inside 

Bark’s personal story, he weaves another story, a Russian fairy tale. Here’s a book that will add to the quality of your life, 

help you realize much about yourself, and invite you to discover God at work in it all. 

Questions? Call Dr. Bill Arthur (991-5354). 

Need a book? Available for $16 in the Church offi ce. Contact Jane Mullins (jmullins@fpcspartanburg.org / 208-2139). 

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2010 ADULT 

STUDY OPPORTUNITIES 

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. Use the form on this page 

or visit www.fpcspartanburg.org My First Pres to register. 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY 

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. beginning on February 21 

Childcare will be provided during this time as needed. 

• Financial Peace University: $98 (Feb. 21 - May 23) 

(deadline to register is Jan. 31) 

Facilitator: Doug Campbell 

• Invitation to the Old Testament (Feb. 21 - April 25) 

Facilitator: Reverend Craig Foster 

• Great Themes of the Bible (Feb. 21 - May 23) 

Facilitators: Tom and Nan McDaniel 

LADIES’ TUESDAY MORNING STUDY A study of Beth 

Moore’s Breaking Free 

9:15 - 11:15 a.m., Jan. 12 - March 23 

Facilitator: Nancy Tiller 

6:30 A.M. MEN’S TUESDAY STUDY GROUP (NEW DAY) 

6:30-7:30 a.m., New study begins Tuesday, Feb. 2. 

Facilitator: John Verreault 

TUESDAY NOON FOR WOMEN A bag lunch study of What’s 

So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey 

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., Jan. 12 - March 23 

Facilitators: Beth Neidenbach, Carter Smith 

TUESDAYS AT NOON A study of Old Testament Prophets for 

Today by Carolyn J. Sharp. 

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., Feb. 2 - May 18 


CHRISTIANS IN THE MAKING Join a continuing study of 

Living the Sermon on the Mount by Glen H. Stassen. 

Wednesdays at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Ongoing 

Facilitators: Lynn Edwards and Jennifer Biber. 

THURSDAY MORNING STUDY GROUP A study of Old 

Testament Prophets for Today by Carolyn J. Sharp. 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Feb. 4 - May 20 


7:00 A.M. MEN’S FRIDAY STUDY GROUP A study of The 

Parables for Today by Alyce M. McKenzie 

7:00-8:00 a.m., Jan. 8. - March 12 

Facilitators: Teacher Rotation 

REGISTRATION FORM 

for 2010 Adult Studies 

Name: _____________________________________ 

Address: _____________________________________ 

_____________________________________________ 

Email: _____________________________________ 

Phone: (Home)_____________(Cell)______________ 

Place this form with a check (if required) in the offering 

plate or return to Jane Mullins in the church offi ce. 

SUNDAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY 

Check here if you need childcare: Yes No 

Financial Peace University ($98.00 per household) 

Payment due in advance by Jan. 31. 

Invitation to the Old Testament ($9.00) 

Great Themes of the Bible ($15.00) 

LADIES’ TUESDAY MORNING STUDY ($15.00) 

MEN’S 6:30 A.M. TUESDAY STUDY GROUP 

TUESDAY NOON FOR WOMEN ($11.00) 

TUESDAYS AT NOON ($15.00) 

CHRISTIANS IN THE MAKING (NO COST TO START) 

THURSDAY MORNING STUDY GROUP ($15.00) 

MEN’S 7:00 A.M. FRIDAY STUDY GROUP ($13) 

Amount Enclosed: $___.__ 

No registration necessary for the following- 

THE BBC (BILL’S BOOK CLUB) facilitated by Dr. Bill 

Arthur resumes on Monday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m. 

and 7:00 p.m. Visit www.fpcspartanburg.org/BBC for a 

list of this year’s “Book of the Month” selections. 

MOM TO MOM resumes on Wednesday evenings from 

5:00-5:45 p.m. beginning January 13. 

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. 

Biblical 

Challenging 

Relevant 

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MISSIONS 

We give thanks for all who helped host families at our church 

on December 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010 as part of the SPIHN 

(SPartanburg Interfaith Hospitality Network) project. Four times each year, 

our congregation provides food, shelter, and company to families in housing and 

job transitions. 

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SPIHN: THANK YOU! 

SPIHN at FPC welcomes 

anyone looking to serve 

homeless families here in 

Spartanburg. Contact Dean 

Sheorn (dsheorn@yahoo.com / 

590-1611) if you are interested 

in helping! Our next rotation 

is March 21 – 28, 2010. 

Thanks to all who served, including: Samantha 

Adair, Will Adair, Vince Barnhill, Chase Biber, Joe 

Biber, Stephan Bolliger, Doug Campbell, Ann Carlson, 

Carl Carlson, Alice Claggett, Libby Cobb, Lynn Cogdill, 

Brandon Constanza, John Constanza, Travis Constanza, 

Teresa Constanza, Gordon Cooper, Jean Crow, Wade 

Crow, Sam Davis, Laura Henthorn, Michael Hoenig, 

Jennifer Howe, Jerry Howe, Lori Isom, Julia Kelly, Erin 

Kelly, Eunice Knouse, Jack Mason, Wendy Mason, Donza 

Mattison, Emily Mattison, Margaret Mattison, Rebecca Mattison, Martha McNeely, Caroline 

McNeely, John Murphy, Leonard Orders, Dwight Pemberton, Sandra Pemberton, Shelley 

Robbins, Joy Shackelford, Dean Sheorn, Gene Sheppard, Priscilla Sheppard, Bonnie Simpson, 

Anne Taylor, Bob Taylor, Jessica Terry, Mary Tygett, Marc Wall, Miclo Wall, Heidi Wallace, 

Tony Williams, and Members of Circle #11. 

We also thank everyone who donated sheets, towels, and other supplies for our families! 

INTERNATIONAL: SERVE ON THE CUBA MISSION TRIP 

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. 

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. 

GO GREEN 

WITH FPC! 

FPC TOTE BAGS 

FOR GROCERIES 

AND MORE 

Cost: $6.00 

Plastic bags 

begone! 

Carry an FPC 

tote bag at the grocery store 

and on the go. Promote good 

stewardship of the earth and 

your church home! 

For purchase in the Church 

Offi ce and at Wednesdays 

at First. Contact 583-4531/ 

mwells@fpcspartanburg.org. 

GREEN TIP FOR 

STEWARDSHIP 

Trash Tips: 

80% of the trash in 

landfi lls is paper! 

Reduce unwanted catalogs 

in your mailbox by going 

to www.catalogchoice.org 

Plastic is made from 

petroleum 

But more than just bottles 

are recyclable! 

Check out 

www.plasticbagrecycling.org 

FPC member Shelley Robbins 

(srobbins@upstateforever.org) is 

a Project Coordinator at Upstate 

Forever and is happy to answer 

questions about solid waste disposal 

and recycling options.

CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 24 - FEBRUARY 6 

Sunday, January 24 

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 


12:00 p.m. College Lunch 

2:00 p.m. Basketball Practice 

2:15 p.m. J.O.Y. Fellowship Event 

4:30 p.m. Offi cer Training 

6:00 p.m. Chamber Singers 

6:00 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High U-Turn 

Monday, January 25 

7:30 a.m. Youth Sr. High Breakfast (West) 

8:15 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class 

11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Guild 

12:00 p.m. Offi cers’ Prayer Lunch 

4:30 p.m. Fellowship Meeting 

5:30 p.m. Life Events Committee 


5:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting 

6:00 p.m. VBS Committee 

6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training 

6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 2 

Tuesday, January 26 

6:30 a.m. Men’s Study Group 


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 


11:00 a.m. Meal Ministry 

12:00 p.m. Study: Great Themes of the Bible 

12:00 p.m. Tuesday Noon for Women 


5:30 p.m. Session Meeting 

6:00 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal 

Wednesday, January 27 


9:15 a.m. Ongoing Journey for Women 

10:00 a.m. Christians in the Making 

5:00 p.m. Wednesdays At First 

(schedule page 3) 

5:15 p.m. Healing and Wholeness Service 

6:30 p.m. Singles Fellowship Bible Study 

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 

Thursday, January 28 


11:00 a.m. Study: Great Themes of the Bible 

12:00 p.m. Pick Up Basketball 


Friday, January 29 

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 

Sunday, January 31 

8:00 a.m. Genesis Choir Rehearsal 


8:45 a.m. MorningSong (Fogartie Hall) 

9:45 a.m. Sunday School 


12:15 p.m. Ski Trip Meeting for Parents 


3:00 p.m. Girl Scouts 

4:30 p.m. Offi cer Training 

Sunday, Jan. 31 - continued 

5:30 p.m. Jr. High Youth Sunday Practice 

5:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Sunday Practice 

6:00 p.m. Chamber Singers 

Monday, February 1 

7:00 a.m. Youth Sr. High Breakfast (East) 


10:00 a.m. Women’s Ministries Bible 

Leaders 

10:30 a.m. Bill’s Book Club 

11:30 a.m. Women’s Ministries Council 


5:30 p.m. Church Planning Committee 

5:30 p.m. Purnell Committee 

6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training 

6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 2 

7:00 p.m. Bill’s Book.Club 

Tuesday, February 2 

6:30 a.m. Men’s Study Group 

7:00 a.m. Offi cers’ Prayer Breakfast 


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 


12:00 p.m. Study Group: Old Testament 

Prophets for Today 

12:00 p.m. Tuesday Noon for Women 


5:00 p.m. MorningSong Committee 

5:30 p.m. Offi cer Placement Committee 

5:30 p.m. WAF Program Committee 

6:00 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal 

Wednesday, February 3 


9:15 a.m. Ongoing Journey for Women 

10:00 a.m. Christians in the Making 

5:00 p.m. Wednesdays At First 

(schedule page 3) 

5:15 p.m. P2T Teacher Training 

5:25 p.m. Sr. Choristers Parent Meeting 

6:30 p.m. Singles Fellowship Bible Study 

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 

Thursday, February 4 

7:03 a.m. Jr. High Breakfast 


10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 

11:00 p.m. Study Group: Old Testament 

Prophets for Today 

12:00 p.m. Church Prayer Time 


5:30 p.m. Communications Committee 

Friday, February 5 

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 6 

8:00 a.m. Confi rmation Class Mission 

Service Day 

A Stephen Series 

Congregation 

PASTORAL CONCERNS 

(Prepared January 19) 

IN MEMORIAM 

WILLIAM (BILLY) WALKER HOWELL, JR. 

January 7, 2010 

Husband of Becky Howell 

IN MEMORIAM 

LOUIE JACKSON PHILLIPS 

January 14, 2010 

Brother of Murray Cecil 

I am the resurrection and the life; he that 

believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he 

live. John 11:25 

* * * * * 

Christian sympathy is extended 

to John Tatham on the death of his 

brother, David Tatham. 

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. 

Bobby Brooks Ward (Laura Louise 

Mayfi eld) who were married on Friday, 

December 31, 2009. 

On Call: If you are in need of pastoral 

care outside of church offi ce hours, please 

contact either Susan Moorefi eld (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). 

FPC YOGA CLASS 

SCHEDULE 

MONDAY 

8:15 - 9:30 A.M. Beginner Yoga 

TUESDAY 


9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Power Flow Yoga 


WEDNESDAY 

8:15 - 9:30 A.M.. Beginner Yoga 

THURSDAY 


FRIDAY 


Contact (rbannan@fpcspartanburg.org 

/ 208-2152) for details. 

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First Presbyterian Church 

393 East Main Street 

Spartanburg, SC 29302-1917 

Address Service Requested 

IN 2010 INVITE A 

FRIEND TO FIRST! 

STUDY GROUPS are more fun with friends! We have 

many opportunities that work with a busy schedule. 

See page 5 for details 

PARTY! The J.O.Y. Fellowship group is having a Valentine 

Party and movie on Sunday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. 


BE A SHORT TERM MISSIONARY. Serve in 

Cuba on the annual FPC mission trip May 20-28. 


www.fpcspartanburg.org 

Nonprofi t Organization 

U.S. Postage PAID 

Permit No. 15 

Spartanburg, SC 29301 

MUSIC CLASS for infants, toddlers and three-yearolds 

begins February 18. 


WEDNESDAYS AT FIRST is a perfect opportunity 

to share FPC with a friend. There are programs for 

everyone! 


WORSHIP on Sundays. The sermon series Six Probing 

Questions continues through February 14. 


YOUTH MINISTRY has many opportunities for 

missions, music, and more! 

See pa page 2 for details

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