11-23-25 Modern Worship Announcements

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We welcome those of you visiting with us today and pray that you connect with the Holy Spirit during your time here.

CONNECT WITH FPC

Please fill out the Friendship Pad as it is passed down your row, or the online version by scanning the QR code.

SUNDAY CHILDCARE & NURSING ROOMS

Childcare for ages 8wks5 yrs available Sundays, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Nursing rooms in Room 118 and across from Westminster Hall in the women's restroom parlor.

FPC3 - COFFEE, COOKIES, & CONNECTION

Visit the McCullough Room from 9:15 AM12:00 PM for FPC3. Dedicated half-hour, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, between Services & Classes for connecting with each other.

LET US PRAY FOR YOU

A Deacon and Prayer Ministry team members will be available after the service today for those seeking prayer.

CARE & CONCERN PRAYER LIST

Join the email by filling out the form at http:// bit.ly/careandconcern or 210-226-0215. Call the Care and Concern phone line: 210-222-CARE.

MENTAL HEALTH HELP & HOPE

Let our Mental Health Team walk with you toward hope and healing: contact mentalhealth@fpcsat.org or 210-271-2708. In crisis, call or text 988.

SERMON | Stewarding Our Testimony

Seun 'S.O.' Otukpe SCRIPTURE READING | Acts 22: 1-16 (ESV)

“Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.”

2 And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet. And he said:

3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day. 4 I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering to prison both men and women, 5 as the high priest and the whole council of elders can bear me witness. From them I received letters to the brothers, and I journeyed toward Damascus to take those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished.

6 “As I was on my way and drew near to Damascus, about noon a great light from heaven suddenly shone around me. 7 And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ 8 And I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’

And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’

9 Now those who were with me saw the light but did not understand the voice of the one who was speaking to me. 10 And I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord said to me, ‘Rise, and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all that is appointed for you to do.’ 11 And since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus.

12 “And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there, 13 came to me, and standing by me said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ And at that very hour I received my sight and saw him. 14 And he said, ‘The God of our fathers appointed you to know his will, to see the Righteous One and to hear a voice from his mouth; 15 for you will be a witness for him to everyone of what you have seen and heard. 16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’

www.fpcsanantonio.org 210-226-0215

404 N. Alamo Street San Antonio, Texas 78205

Offices Located on Ave. E between McCullough & 4th St

OFFICE HOURS | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Entrance granted by security doorbell.

GIVING OPTIONS fpcsanantonio.org/give

Text "FPCGIVE" to (833) 692-2384 (Messaging & data rates may apply) Mobile App or Mail to Church

*9:30 & 11:00 AM - Traditional 9:30 & *11:00 AM - Modern *Service streamed online on YouTube Facebook, & fpcsanantonio.org

Music in today’s service used by permission: Onelicense Streaming/ Podcast License #A-729727, CCS WORSHIPCast Streaming License #10603, and CCLI Streaming License #360983

NOVEMBER

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UPCOMING EVENTS &

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SMALL GROUP: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, at the Lanes' house, 268 Geneseo. savannahs@fpcsat.org

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING: Nov 27-28. KEYS Older Adults will not meet on Nov 28. Office hours will resume Mon, Dec 1.

COMMUNION SERVICE MOVED: In preparation for the Children’s Christmas Pageant on Dec 7, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Sun, Nov 30 instead of the first Sunday in December.

PRAYER MINISTRY DEVOTIONALS: Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & Dec. 14, Mauzé Lobby. Pick up The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms by Timothy Keller, offered as the 2026 devotional resource. Books are $10 each.

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ADVENT FESTIVAL - JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Assembly Room and Westminster Hall. Free event for all ages! New format! The journey begins right at 3:00 PM as we explore the sights & sounds of Christmas. Contact rebeccas@fpcsat.org

DECEMBER

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MIDDAY NOELS CONCERTS: Dec 4, 11, & 18, 12:00–12:45 PM, Sanctuary. Concert #1 - FPC Sanctuary Handbells & Chamber Singers. Concert #2 - Dirty River Jazz Band, and Concert #3 - Castle Brass Quintet. http://bit.ly/midday-noels

YOUNG ADULTS + AMBASSADORS

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Thurs, Dec 4, 6:30–8:30 PM, home of Lellen & Rick Lane. Festive gathering with food and fellowship. Contact Meg Culp for details, megc@fpcsat.org

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DON'T GO ALONE MENTOR FAMILY

TRAINING: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, CrossBridge Community Church. Learn skills for mentoring youth aging out of foster care. Register at http:// bit.ly/DGA-mentors-dec6

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ROAD CLOSURES FOR SA MARATHON: Sat & Sun, Dec 6-7. Avoid downtown streets including lower Broadway, during the SA Marathon races; use Highway 281 and view the map at sanantoniomarathon.com/courses

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 9:30 AM Traditional Service, Sanctuary. A Savior has been born! Presented by FPC children. (Rehearsal Dec. 6) Contact Ashley Jackson, a.brunnerbarr@gmail.com

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Due by Dec. 8. Honor or remember a loved one this season. Forms in Mauzé Lobby. Forms & payment go in the Sanctuary Flower mailbox in the 2nd Floor Workroom.

LITERATURE CIRCLE: Tues, Dec 9, Social at 1:00 PM, Review at 1:30 PM, McCullough Room. December book: The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. All are welcome. bit.ly/literature-circle

VISIT WITH MR. & MRS. CLAUS: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, FPC Courtyard. $15 entry supports FPC Children’s Center. Photos, crafts, cocoa, & Santa. http://bit.ly/FPCC-Santa25

ANNOUNCEMENTS

KRL RESOURCE ROOM NEEDS: Donate new or gently used shirts, sweatpants, jeans, hoodies, and jackets, plus new underwear and socks. Amazon wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ FK55UTUTRXQ1

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KEYS OLDER ADULTS CHRISTMAS PARTY: Fri, Dec 5, 11:00 AM, Westminster Hall. Celebrate the season with friends! RSVP at the front desk or at http://bit.ly/fpcsa-keys

CAM CHRISTMAS STORE: Nov 18–Dec 16, CAMpassion Warehouse (110 McCullough Ave). Donate new, unwrapped toys or volunteer during store days. Info at fpcsanantonio.org/ local, Sylvia Garcia, sgarcia@cam-sa.org

WOC CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS: WOC

Christmas Ornaments: Sundays in December, Mauzé Lobby. Beautiful ornaments featuring the Griffith Chapel windows available for $15.

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STUDENT MINISTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY: Fri, Dec 5, 5:00–7:00 PM, Student Center. Dinner, games, and White Elephant fun for all 6th–12th graders. Contacts: kyleb@fpcsat.org, savannahs@fpcsat.org, prestonm@ fpcsat.org

THROUGH DEC – THE GOOD HOOD AFFORDABLE CHRISTMAS: Donate new toys or give online to help families shop with dignity. thegoodhood. org/affordablechristmas

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