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First Presbyterian Church
Spartanburg
Letter from Joanne
First News
July 2014
A friend of mine is a serious quilter. Sometimes, when
she is working on a new quilt, she will show me the pieces
and say, “Look at my quilt.” She shows me hundreds
of small pieces of different colors of fabric and lays
them all out on the floor.
I squint and try to imagine what it will look like after everything is sewn together and the
quilting is done, but I have trouble seeing what she does. She sees what it will be. I see what it
is now. She is excited about what it will look like. She doesn’t apologize because it isn’t really
a quilt yet or say that it’s foolish of her to believe it will be beautiful someday. She calls it a
quilt and works continually toward that end, confident that eventually it will be exactly what
it was intended to be----a beautiful work of art that will keep her family warm and remind
them of her love.
We do the same thing with our lives that she does with her quilts. We squint and try to imagine
that we can see it as it could be. But too often we let the vision fade with the first mistake
or obstacle. We give up trying because we don’t trust that something good could really be
accomplished in us. Trusting God to make something out of us can be difficult. But little
by little, we can begin to believe that God wants to make a work of art out of you and me.
He invites us to trust Him to sew us together beautifully.
Not only does God want to make a work of art out of each one of us, but he wants to do
that with our church. He is taking all the different pieces of our church with all its diversity
of people and activities and is making a beautiful work of art out of us, a patchwork quilt of
the highest craftsmanship. The question is do we have the courage and the will to allow God
to mold us and sew us?
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Contents
Page 2
Sunday School
Page 3
Welcome Colleen McCullough
VBS Mission Update
Page 4
Welcome New
Members
Page 5
Calendar
Page 6
Youth Events
Informational Gathering on General Assembly
Page 7
SPHIN Needs
Volunteers
Page 8
Pastoral Concerns
Page 9
VBS Thank You
Back
Summer Sizzle Bill’s Book Club
393 East Main Street ~ Spartanburg, SC 29302-1917 ~ (864) 583-4531 ~ www.fpcspartanburg.org
Sunday School (9:00am)
Children and Youth
Nursery (Birth-2K)
1st Floor Clark Building
Preschool (3K-5K)
1st Floor Clark Building
Elementary (1st-5th Grade)
2nd Floor Clark Building
Youth (6th-12th Grade)
2nd Floor Family Life Center
Summer Adult Sunday School Series
9:00am each Sunday in the Chapel (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Sunday
School
This year we will once again offer an Adult Sunday School program in the Chapel during
the summer months. Topics and teachers will vary from week to week and each session
will stand on its own. Please check with your regular Sunday School teachers to be clear
on your class’s summer plans. If your usual class isn’t meeting or if you haven’t found
a class yet, this is a great opportunity to continue to grow in your understanding of our
faith. Come whenever you can!
Adult Classes
BIBLE ALIVE! Room C214
A talented and experienced teaching team leads this class
is for those who want to study the Bible in-depth, book
by book. Outside reading of a book or study guide is
encouraged of all participants.
CHOIR CLASS Room 2210
This class uses the Uniform Lesson Series to frame their
study and application of Bible texts to daily living. They
meet from 10:00 to 10:30am to accommodate choir
members, but anyone can join.
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES Room C212
This class studies the Bible, the Christian faith and life,
the Presbyterian/Reformed tradition, and Christianity in
the world. It also explores contemporary issues from a
variety of perspectives.
EMMAUS CLASS Room 2207
The Emmaus Sunday School Class is dedicated to serving
those who journey toward God in everyday life. Please
come with us on our walk. We will have conversation
and coffee followed by a short yet powerful message.
Class leaders include: Gloria and Lee Close, Cathy and Billy
Bagwell, Kim and Steve Gravlee, Donna and Whit Kennedy,
Suzanne and Tom Keim, Scottie and Stan Lummus, and Susan
and Bill Oldham. Please join us on the road!
FAITH DRIVEN Room C210
This class is largely made up of parents of young children
and seeks to learn more about the Bible and how to apply
its truths within the workplace and the home.
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FELLOWSHIP CLASS Room 2212
Special, distinctive, and important: The host presents
a scholarly and factual study of selected Books of the
Bible presented with a mature flair and wisdom. All
ages feel at home with this loyal group. Current study:
“Hebrews: The New Covenant”
OPEN CLASS Room 2216
A small-group discussion of Christian themes in
literature; open to all ages and points of view. Currently
studying David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art
of Battling Giants.
PURNELL CLASS Purnell Room
For a hymn sing and an excellent Bible lesson using “The
Present Word, Uniform Lesson Series,” join this faithful
group of men and women.
SPIRITUAL LIFE CLASS Room 2201
This class is for adults who seek to apply the Bible to life
and grow spiritually.
TRUTH SEEKERS Room 2208
This class of mixed ages meets to study and discuss scripture
and apply it to life. Current study: Prayer Alters, 2 Peter.
YOUNG ADULTS Room C210
During the Summer the Young Adults is a combined
Sunday School with Faith Driven Class (C210). Sunday
School does not meet June 22, but instead sets up for
Summer Sizzle
The following classes are joining the summer series
in the Chapel and will resume after Labor Day:
Bible Alive! Choir Class
Emmaus Class Fellowship Class
Note: All rooms with a “C” in the room number are in the Clark Building. Room numbers in the 2000s are on the second floor of the
main building. The Purnell Room is on the first floor of the main building. The Formal Dining Room (also called the Small Private
Dining Room) is in the Family Life Center across Chestnut St. from the Sanctuary.
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There are lots of days when we do not want
to be sewn or shaped or molded or pushed
or stretched or encouraged to be something
other than what we are at the moment.
It’s so comfortable to sit still. We want to
say,“Things are better than they used to be,
Lord. That is enough. Don’t make me try
anything else or do anything else. We don’t
need that or we don’t want to go there or we
don’t want to do this.”
Welcome Colleen
McCullough as
our new Director
of Recreation!
But when we trust God through Jesus Christ and follow him, even where we do
not want to go, we discover a more abundant life, filled with precious moments
and people that we would not trade for anything. And it is all because we allowed
God to sew us into place.
I am so happy that God has sewn me into my place beside you at First Presbyterian
Church here in Spartanburg. July 1st marks my one year anniversary with you and
what a year it has been! You have welcomed me with open arms, encouraged me,
helped me, affirmed me, tolerated me, laughed with me, been patient with me, and
made my first year with you something very special in my life. Thank you ever so
much for being my partners in ministry. I look forward to our next years together
as God continues to sew us together in love as time and experience deepen our
relationships with each other. May all of us trust God more as individuals and as
a church to allow him to continue to make us into the beautiful and vibrant piece
of art we were always intended to be together.
Gratefully from One of Your Pastors, Your Friend,
And a Work of Art in Progress too,
Joanne
VBS Mission Project Was a Weighty Success!
The 2014 Vacation Bible School mission project was a weighty success!
The children and our members donated, sorted, weighed and packed over 311
pounds of markers, crayons, notebooks, paper, pencils, backpacks, tissues and
more. These items and a check for $809.00 will be presented to the administration
of Districts Seven’s Cleveland Academy of Leadership in July.
Colleen joined our staff on Monday,
June 2 to train with Robert Bannan
before his departure for seminary.
Colleen is a graduate of Winthrop
University with a degree in
Exercise Science. She has extensive
experience as a personal trainer and
wellness coach, and she has served
as coach for youth athletic teams.
Her approach to recreation ministry
and fitness focuses on connecting
people to each other to enhance the
enjoyment and accountability of
wellness training, with the goal of
individual and community health.
She has proposed several family
and multi-generational recreation
programs that will be a wonderful
addition to our congregational life.
Thank you to everyone who
helped to make this project so
successful!
Please join us in warmly welcoming
Colleen to our staff!
Please continue to pray that
many children will experience
and accept God’s abiding love
as they are supported by our
community.
Colleen’s contact information is
(208-2152 /
[email protected]).
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Welcome Our New Church Members Who Joined in June!
Harriet Bolen and Jim Brown
Jeff and Ann Marie Edwards
Carey and Michael Gillespie
Tamara Miller and son Ryan Miller
Kathy Murphy and grandson Blake Murphy
Helen and Roger Soderberg
Opportunities for Special Projects
Would you like to give to special projects
at the church, in honor of someone you
love or to advance further our mission
together?
The church has many opportunities for
special gifts beyond our annual pledges,
from emerging missions to facility
improvements. Funding part or all of
a project is welcome. Some are listed
below. To learn more about these or to suggest
other special projects, please contact Scott Neely
(864-208-2138/[email protected]).
Missions
hh CAST Summer Enrichment Program for Teenagers in Sub-standard
Housing: $3,000
Staffing
hh Assistant Director of Youth Ministry (beginning Fall of 2014): $14,000
Columbarium
hh Memorial Bench beside Memorial Wall (2 possible): $5,000/bench
hh Fountain in center of Columbarium: $30,000
hh Gifts to endow Columbarium maintenance fund
Facilities
hh Replace flooring in Weekday School, 1st floor Clark Building: $33,000
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At FIRST
The Family Life Center offers personal
training sessions to all members, free
of charge. A personalized wellness
plan can help re-energize your
routine, help you see results and keep
you accountable. Whatever level of
fitness you may find yourself in, we
can help you get stronger, healthier,
or lose weight.
To sign up for a Free Health
Assessment/Training Sessions
stop by the front desk and speak to
a Family Life Center staff member
or contact Colleen McCullough,
Recreation Director (208-2152 /
[email protected]).
church-wide calendar
Tuesday, July 1
8:00 a.m. Youth: Hiking at Pisgah Forest
9:15 a.m. Church Staff
10:00 a.m. Library Committee
Wednesday, July 2
12:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study
Thursday, July 3
10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
Friday, July 4
Independence Day - Offices Closed
Sunday, July 6
Communion
9:15 a.m. Summer Choir
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. MorningSong
(Fogartie Hall)
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
11:00 p.m. Youth to Montreat
Monday, July 7
5:30 p.m. Church Planning Committee
6:00 p.m. Purnell Committee
Tuesday, July 8
9:15 a.m. Church Staff
10:00 a.m. Library Committee
4:00 p.m. Personnel Committee
6:00 p.m. Worship Committee
Wednesday, July 9
Sunday, July 20
9:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Summer Choir
Sunday School
MorningSong
(Fogartie Hall)
Worship (Sanctuary)
Youth: Calvin Center
Monday, July 21
10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
Tuesday, July 22
9:15 a.m. Church Staff
10:00 a.m. Library Committee
5:30 p.m. Session
Friday, July 24
6:30 a.m. Men’s Study Group:
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
7:00 a.m. AA Group Meeting
7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group
9:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Summer Choir
Sunday School
MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
Worship (Sanctuary)
530 p.m. Facilities Vision Committee
Tuesday, July 29
8:30 a.m. Youth: Local Mission Project
9:15 a.m. Church Staff
10:00 a.m. Library Committee
Thursday, July 10
Thursday, July 31
6:30 a.m. Men’s Study Group:
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
7:00 a.m. AA Group Meeting
7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group
Sunday, July 13
9:15 a.m. Summer Choir
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. MorningSong (Fogartie Hall)
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Summer Sizzle Fellowship Bill’s Book Club Book Exchange
Monday, July 14
5:30 p.m. Youth Committee
6:00 p.m. Education & Discipleship Committee
Tuesday, July 15
9:15 a.m. Church Staff
10:00 a.m. Library Committee
11:30 a.m. Youth: 6th Grade to Gravatopia
Wednesday, July 16
12:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study
Thursday, July 17
5:30 p.m. Communications Committee
Friday, July 18
6:30 a.m. Men’s Study Group:
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
7:00 a.m. AA Group Meeting
7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group
9:00 a.m. - Sunday School
10:00 a.m. - Worship Services for
the Sanctuary and MorningSong
Worship-July 6
Communion
Dr. Tom Evans
Romans 7:15-25
Worship-July 13
Rev. L. Craig Foster
Monday, July 28
Wednesday, July 30
Friday, July 11
Summer Schedule
Sunday, July 27
8:30 a.m. Youth Mission at Total Ministries
6:00 p.m. Informational Gathering on General Assembly
8:00 a.m. Budget and Finance Committee
worship
schedule
Worship-July 20
Rev. Joanne Hull
“Weeding in the Kingdom”
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
5:15 p.m. Healing and Wholeness
8:30 a.m. Youth: White Water Rafting
Worship-July 27
Dr. Tom Evans
A Stephen Series
Congregation
Family Life Center
Schedule
Romans 8:26-39
Spartanburg
MORNING YOGA (All levels)
Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m.
Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m.
Beginning July 22 & 23
EVENING YOGA (Gentle/Beginner)
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
PICK-UP BASKETBALL
Monday-Friday at 1-3:00 p.m.
Live Broadcast
Sunday
Can’t attend worship?
Click on the bar code to watch
Sunday Worship live with your
device or visit our website at
www.fpcspartanburg.org.
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youth MINISTRY
July
July 1 Hiking at Pisgah National Forest (8:00am-7:00pm)
- bring bag lunch and money for dinner
July 2 Bible Study (12:30-2:30pm)
July 6-12 Montreat
July 9
Total Ministries (meet at 8:30am, return at 12:30 pm)
July 15 Gravatopia (11:30am-4:30pm)
- for rising 6th grade / bring money for lunch
July 16 Bible Study (12:30 – 2:30)
July 17 Carowinds (8;00am-7:00pm) - bring
money for lunch and dinner
July 20-26 Atlanta Mission Trip
July 29 Local Mission Project (8:30 am) Location to be announced
July 31 White Water Rafting (8:30am-7:00pm)
August
August 5
Paintball (11:00am-4:00pm)
- bring money for lunch
August 6
Girls Shopping Trip to South Park
(9:00am-6:00pm)- bring money for lunch
For more information contact Shannon Stewart at the youth office
(208-2133 / [email protected]).
Healing &
Wholeness
Wednesday, July 30
Chapel ~ 5:15-5:45 p.m.
This service provides an
opportunity to pray for the healing
of oneself and others, reflect on
the components of healing, receive
communion, and experience God’s
blessing.
Have a Prayer
Request?
Prayer request boxes are located in
Fogartie Hall and the receptionist
desk.
For more information, please contact
Joanie Shackleton
(208-2132 /
[email protected]).
Informational Gathering on General Assembly
Wednesday, July 9 from 6:-8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
The Session of First Presbyterian Church is inviting congregation members to an
informational gathering on General Assembly on Wednesday, July 9, 6-8:00 p.m, in the
Sanctuary. During this time, Pastors Tom Evans, Craig Foster, and Joanne Hull will explain
recent decisions of the General Assembly. There will be time for questions and we will join
together in prayer. Childcare will be provided (6 months-5th grade) and, for those unable to
attend, we plan to broadcast this event live on our website.
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In the meantime, if you want to find out more, Craig Foster, our Associate Pastor for Education
and Discipleship, was an observer at the General Assembly. You can watch his video reports on
our Facebook page linked from our website (www.fpcspartanburg.org). And, as always, all of our pastors welcome the
chance to meet with you to discuss these issues. Please do not hesitate to ask for a time to meet with any of them. You
may reach the church at 864/583-4531.
missions
SPIHN Needs Your Help
July 13-20
S Pa r t a n b u r g I n t e r f a i t h Hospitality
Network (SPIHN) is in need of volunteers to
host families in housing and job transitions.
On July 13-20, volunteers are needed to prepare
meals, visit with our guests, and stay with them
overnight at the church.
Benefit
Concert
Sunday, July 27 - 2:00pm
What Does the Bible Say
About Dreams?
“Dreams in the Bible
- Dreams Today”
Sunday School Class
August 3 and 10
9:00am in the Chapel
“In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon mortals, when they
slumber on their beds, then God opens their ears.” Job 33:15-16
ÄÄ Our sacred text, the Bible, records hundreds of dreams and visions
in both the Old and New Testaments that provided insight, direction,
and solutions to problems.
ÄÄ Why should we spend time with dreams that often reveal bizarre,
strange, unexpected people, places and things?
ÄÄ What’s in it for me to attend to my dreams?
Many traditional cultures believe nightly dreams are vital to physical, mental,
and spiritual health.
For more information, contact Betsy Adams
([email protected]) or Betsy Cox ([email protected]).
The concert will be held at Fort Hill
Presbyterian on Sunday, July 27 at
2:00 p.m. and is free to attend (CDs
of this concert will be available
closer to the holidays). A light
reception will immediately follow.
Please come out to support this
most meaningful cause.
For more information,
please call 864/283-6080.
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These classes will:
ÄÄ Identify dreams and visions in the Old and New Testaments
ÄÄ Describe the purposes dreams served in the early Judeo-Christian
world
ÄÄ Discuss dreams today: the nature and structure of dreams
ÄÄ Identify ways to work with our dreams
ÄÄ Discuss formation of a dream group that will meet twice a month
(dates, times, days to be determined).
Margaret Mackey and Anda Moble
present “Christmas In July,“ an
instrumental performance to
benefit InDwellings, Inc., a public
non-profit organization, that is
working to establish and maintain
“Homes of Love” for adults with
developmental disabilities.
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ÄÄ Dreams are considered by modern medicine and psychology
to be “the very guardians of sanity” (Journal of the American
Psychoanalytic Society, April 1965).
ÄÄ Dr. William Dement told the American Psychiatric Association in
1960, “We believe that if anybody were deprived of dreams long
enough, it might result in some sort of catastrophic breakdown.”
ÄÄ Even when we don’t remember our dreams, we are still experiencing
dreams nightly.
Fort Hill Presbyterian Church
(101 Edgewood Avenue, Clemson, SC)
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To help, contact Penny Wright (921-8809/ [email protected]).
Weekday School Still
Has a Few Openings
The Weekday School at First
Presbyterian still has room for
children in the Crib Room (six
months of age and up) and the
Toddler Room (one year of age
on or before 9/1/14).
For more information contact
Moira Scheel (208-2148 /
[email protected]).
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Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans
Deadline is
July 31!
Banner Sponsorship Form
First Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans
Worship Service in October of 2014. At our Kirkin’ service, we remember
ancient times, as well as past and present kith and kin, while asking God’s help
and blessings in the future through special music and a procession of bagpipes
and tartans.
The construction of the staffs and stands as well as the sewing of the banners
will be performed by volunteers, but we need sponsors to help with the cost of
purchasing the tartan fabric and staff materials. The cost of a banner is $115.
The tartan fabrics are ordered from Scotland, so we need your payment
no later than Thursday, July 31.
hh Some clans have multiple patterns available. If you want a particular pattern,
please indicate below. Otherwise, we will order the most common pattern
for that clan.
hh You will receive an acknowledgement of your order and payment.
hh At the conclusion of the service, the tartan banners will be given to the
sponsor for storage or display until the next Kirkin’. Only the staffs and
banner stands will remain at the church.
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2014 Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Banner Sponsorship Form
Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Clan Tartan _______________________ Pattern ____________________
Please forward this form and check for $115.00 to:
First Presbyterian Church ~ Kirkin’ Fund
393 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302, Attn: Lynise Clarke
If you have any questions or wish to confirm which tartans
have already been purchased, please call David Tate (699-5103).
Congratulations To All of Our College and
Graduate School GRADUATES, Including:
COLLEGE
Will Bagwell - Wofford College
McGhee Mann - Univerity of South Carolina
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Pastoral
concerns
(Prepared June 24)
In Memoriam
Gail Louise McCulley Turner
Wife of Jack
June 20, 2014
Janie Boykin Hicks
June 10, 2014
Geraldine Lucille Rose
Mother of Jim Kaiser
June 10, 2014
I am the resurrection and the life. Those who
believe in me, even though they die, will live.
John 11:2
Christian sympathy is extended to
Jim Smith and Julia Crow, on the
death of their mother, Julia Walker
Smith;
Rick Beltram, on the death of his
father, JR Beltram;
Mary Haynes, on the death of her
mother, Adelaide Kearney Walker;
Catherine Johnson, on the death of
her father, Allen Samuel Way.
Congratulations to
Kate and Joe Moore on the birth
of their daughter, Sadie Rea Moore,
born on Tuesday, June 3.
The Sacrament of Baptism was
administered to Daphne Gray
Cecil, daughter of Miranda Lee
and Thurman Gray Cecil on
Sunday, June 22.
Pastoral Care On-Call System:
if you have a pastoral emergency
after 5:00 p.m. during the week or
anytime over the weekend, please
call 208-2142. The message will
be sent to the pastoral care team
member who is on-call and your
call will be returned as soon as
possible. For pastoral needs for
our youth, contact Jason Moore
(804-9244).
Thank You to VBS Volunteers and Everyone That Made Donations
First Presbyterian VBS
It is thrilling to be caught up in Pentecost winds. As the Spirit sweeps
through places, events and people, we are humbled and inspired to
be a part of the whole thing. If you were a part of Vacation Bible
School this last month, you know what we mean. How can we ever
say “thank you” to those who were a part of that inspiring event?
The foundational planning was flawless. It began in January and
included VBS leaders for the past four years. The leadership was
careful, thorough and thoughtful. We had an abundant response to
our request for help.
How many volunteers did we have? How can we even count? There was
the art director who planned two whole days of projects for our Mission
VBS’ers. But do we count all of her friends who patiently cut out shapes,
and collected objects for her projects? There was a huge paid nursery
staff (we had 40 in the nursery,) but do we count the one who refused to
take her pay and returned it as a gift to the VBS project?
There were volunteers who searched Pinterest for ideas and cut
cardboard until their hands ached. There were volunteers who worked
all spring to gather supplies, think creatively and haul in snacks, art
supplies, science experiments, sets for stories, flannel boards, musical
instruments and more stuff than we can name. AND THEN THEY
HAULED IT OUT AGAIN!! We might know their names, but how
can we know everyone who helped them and kept their kids while they
worked?
People ran all morning in the hot sun. People cooked with children
in a kitchen with sharp objects. Some people operated the technical
equipment that scares other people. People sang, danced, crouched in
a puppet stage and wore silly hats all for the love of our kids. How do
we thank them all? If we try to thank individuals, do we count those
who mopped up our considerable mess each day? Do we recall every
member who brought in school supplies before and after the event?
How about the ones who wrote checks? Do we name all of them?
No, it is better to say, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise the Pentecost God who swirls us together and promises to be
in and among us. Praise God who accomplishes through us that which
we could never do alone. Thank God for this wonderful community
of faith.” And if you doubt that the Spirit showed up, check out the
video on Facebook—or better yet, join us next year.
Blessings, Mary Elizabeth Evans and
Callie Hammett Co-chairs
Arcadia Elementary VBS
What a great Workshop of Wonders week
we had at Arcadia Elementary! It could
not possibly have happened without all our
amazing and dedicated volunteers! Saying
thank you is just not enough to express our
appreciation for the love everyone shared
with these fun, outgoing, energetic children.
We had lots of new faces out there this year
and are so glad for these brave “first timers”
as well as our long time, ever dedicated
volunteers! What a team you all make!
We branched out and tried new things this
year! We developed a Mission Program for
the rising 5th graders and they spent time
at Magnolia Place Nursing Home, Habitat
for Humanity, The Hope Center, The Soup
Kitchen and the Chapman Center.
We also started a Camp at First Presbyterian
to entertain and teach the children of our
volunteers so that we can now offer this
great experience to a larger part of our
congregation!
As chairpersons, we feel so blessed to have
so many diligent, self-motivated and Godmotivated volunteers to make this week run
so smoothly. When we are able to stand back
and watch how efficiently and effectively
everyone works with the children, we know
that this is God working through every
volunteer!
Our deepest heartfelt thanks to everyone
who was involved in Arcadia Elementary’s
Workshop of Wonders this summer! You
have truly touched the hearts of every child
that attended, and we hope that they have
touched yours.
Blessings, Neal Karn and Penny Wright,
Co-chairs
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First Presbyterian Church
393 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302-1917
Nonprofit Organization
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Permit No. 15
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Address Service Requested
Sunday, July 13 is the 2nd Annual Book Exchange
co-hosted by Bill’s Book Club!
Come enjoy refreshments with a Book Exchange on Sunday July 13 after 10:00 a.m. Worship.
� All ages come on down, or over, to the Air-Conditioned Social Hall
� Members of Bill’s Book Club will host the July 13 Summer Sizzle and will provide everyone an opportunity to
give and/or receive a book.
� Check your bookshelf and choose some you are willing to share.
� If possible, please bring them to the church office by Thursday, July 10.
� During Summer Sizzle, do some browsing and choose something you’ll enjoy
reading. Bring or carry home as many as you want. There’s no quota. Children’s
books are also appreciated.
www.fpcspartanburg.org