Posted on May 11, 2012
Subject: Better Choices, Better Health: A Self Management Workshop
For People with Ongoing Health Conditions Presented by Living Well South Carolina
Thursdays from 2-4:00 p.m.
In the Annex on Kennedy Street
May 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 14 & 21
Do you have an ongoing health condition such as arthritis, chronic lung disease, depression, diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure? Do you care for a loved one with a chronic condition?
If so, the Better Choices, Better Health Workshop at FPC can help you take charge of your life.
You will:
• Get the support you need
• Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue
• Discover eating and exercise choices
• Understand how to live with difficult emotions
• Learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health
Spaces Are limited! Register by contacting Beth Cecil, Parish Nurse (208-2136).
Posted on May 10, 2012 Subject:Men’s Breakfast
Sunday, May 20
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. ~ Social Hall
Guest Speaker ~ Dr. William P. Wood
All First Presbyterian Men are invited to join together for fellowship and breakfast.
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.
Posted on May 10, 2012 Subject: Volunteer For This Local Mission!
Arcadia Vacation Bible School
June 18-22 from 1 - 4:00 p.m.
Help the children of Arcadia Elementary and the Boys & Girls Club through our mission Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed to guide, teach, and play with these children! Share part of one day, a full day, or all five!
Interested in other volunteer opportunities? Click here for more information!
Posted on April 30, 2012 Subject: VBS Needs Donations
The FPC Vacation Bible School Committee is in need of supplies you may have around the house. If you are willing to donate any of the following items for our Vacation Bible School this year, please bring them to the stage of the Social Hall by Wednesday, May 23.
Posted on January 13, 2012
Subject:New Adult Study - The Year of the Bible
Second Thursday of each month, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Beginning January 12 Led by Craig Foster
Join others in our congregation as we seek to read through the entire Bible in 2012. (See page 5 for daily reading schedule.) These monthly classes enrich those readings by exploring key themes and content of that months readings and providing encouragement for the journey.
Can’t come to the church for a class?Click here to watch online, either live or recorded! An optional book containing the full reading schedule and brief commentary for each month is also available.
Posted on October 24, 2011 Subject: Welcome Dr. Bill Wood, Interim Pastor
The Interim Pastor Nomination Committee and the Session of First Presbyterian Church are pleased to announce that Dr. William P. Wood, formerly Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, N.C. has accepted the position of Interim Pastor. His first Sunday will be November 6, 2011.
Bill is a graduate of Davidson College, Davidson, N.C. and Union Theological Seminary of Richmond, Virginia. He concluded his 27 year ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte in 2010. He previously served churches in San Antonio, Texas and Kingsport, Tennessee. He has been active in the life of the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving as the Moderator of Holston Presbytery and Charlotte Presbytery. In addition he has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Davidson College and Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.
Bill has been a strong participant in many community activities in Charlotte. He has served as President of the Rotary Club of Charlotte and President of the Charlotte City Club. In addition he has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Charlotte Center of Urban Ministry and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County Public Library.
Please welcome Bill to our church family as he helps guide us to our next permanent Senior Pastor.
Posted on November 1, 2011 Subject: Stewardship ~ Soar With Us ~ Turn in Your Pledge
We are grateful for the great faithfulness and leadership of those who have already pledged for 2012. If you have misplaced your pledge card, extra copies are available in the church office and online. Please return your pledge card as soon as possible.
You may contact the church financial officer, Lynise Clarke
(208-2130 / lclarke@fpcspartanburg.org), for more information.
Stewardship Update
Pledges Received through
April 10, 2012
735 pledges totaling $2,769,308
84.41% of goal of $3,280,804
Posted on August 2, 2011 Subject: First Sundays are Hunger Relief!
(Sunday, June 3)
The first Sunday of every month is Hunger Relief Sunday. Remember to bring canned goods and loose change to worship. As we celebrate Communion together, let us serve others through our gifts. Containers are located at the entrances to the Sanctuary and the Family Life Center.
Foods needed:
• Peanut butter
• Canned meat
• Beef stew
• Family size rice and beans
Posted on May 11, 2011 Subject: Men's Chorus Sang at Greenville Drive Game
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
The First Presbyterian Men’s Chorus sang the National Anthem at the Greenville Drive’s baseball game on Wednesday, May 25.
Posted on April 25, 2011 Subject: Journey to the Cross in the News!
Published March 30, 2011- Herald Journal Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry sees growing need
About 350 local families received a week’s worth of groceries on Wednesday through the Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry hosted by TOTAL Ministries of Spartanburg Inc. and First Presbyterian Church.
Posted on May 10, 2012
The Interim Pastor Nomination Committee and the Session of First Presbyterian Church are pleased to announce that Dr. William P. Wood, formerly Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, N.C. has accepted the position of Interim Pastor. His first Sunday will be November 6, 2011.
We are grateful for the great faithfulness and leadership of those who have already pledged for 2012. If you have misplaced your pledge card, extra copies are available in the church office and online. Please return your pledge card as soon as possible. 
