Fall 2022 Ministry Guide

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SUNDAYS

6 | Sunday AM at a Glance 7 | Sunday PM at a Glance 8 | 8:30 AM Adult Classes (organized alphabetically) 8 | 10:00 AM Adult Classes (organized alphabetically) 12 | 10:00 AM Youth Classes 13 | Sunday Children’s Classes 14 | Sunday Evenings

CONTENTS

4 | Contact Information 5 | Discover, Know, JoinFPC!

Weekdays (organized by time) 16 | Week at a Glance 18 | Mondays 19 | Tuesdays 19 | Wednesdays 22 | Thursdays 22 | Fridays

Fall Events

24 | Monthly 24 | November 26 | December 30 | January 2023

Church Maps

31 | Church Parking Map 32 | Church Indoor Map

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contact 210-226-0215 | www.fpcsanantonio.org Mobile App available on both iPhone & Android Children

Children’s Center Youth

Laura Ortiz | laurao@fpcsat.org | x 281 Midea Marez | mideam@fpcsat.org | x 288 Kerri Napoli | kerrin@fpcsat.org | x291

University

Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214

Education

Rev. Becky Prichard | beckyp@fpcsat.org | x 232

Men Women WOC Young Adults 50+ Adults marriage Care & Prayer Connections Mental health Music Missions Scheduling 4

Rev. Becky Prichard | beckyp@fpcsat.org | x 232 Rebecca Sweet | rebeccas@fpcsat.org | Heather Beltrame | heatherb@fpcsat.org | x 221

Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214 Trebes Sasser | tsasser@rpitx.com | 210-844-7874 Carrie Everson | carriee@fpcsat.org | x 267 Linda Delano | ldelano@sbcglobal.net | 614-208-3600 Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214 Carrie Everson | carriee@fpcsat.org | x 267 Rev. Dr. Joe Moore | joem@fpcsat.org | x 226 Bobby & Downie Mickler rmickler@gmail.com | 210-284-1497 Rev. Scott Simpson | scotts@fpcsat.org | x 212 Lisa Snow | lisas@fpcsat.org | x 260 Wendy Garcia | wendyg@fpcsat.org | x216 Jenn Borges | jennborges@hotmail.com | 707-372-3228 Tom Dooling | tomd@fpcsat.org | x 217 Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214 Lindsay Selli | lindsays@fpcsat.org | x 258 Kyrenda King-Rogers | kyrendakr@fpcsat.org | x257

Want to know more about FPC? Are you ready to become a Covenant Partner? Learn more about FPC by attending a DiscoverFPC! class where you can then decide whether you are ready to join as a Covenant Partner or wish to wait.

Ready to join? Signup for both classes and you are on your way!

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Discover, Know and Join FPC Classes!

Joining FPC is a three-part/four step process consisting of attending two classes, meeting with a member of our pastoral team and finally joining the church during one of our Officer’s Dinners. See the dates below and sign up when you are able. Contact Sheila Figueroa, sheilaf@fpcsat. org, 210-271-2759 to sign up or register online by going to fpcsanantonio.org/register-discover-fpc.

Step One

Attend DiscoverFPC! Class

Step Two

Attend KnowFPC! Class

Step Three

Meet with member of the Pastoral Staff

Step Four

Attend Session Dinner where you Join FPC as a Covenant Partner.

winter 2023

spring 2023

DiscoverFPC!

DiscoverFPC!

January 8 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM

March 5 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM

KnowFPC!

KnowFPC!

January 29 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

March 26 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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sundays

Sunday AM 8:30 AM

226 | Faithful Explorers 308 | Tools & Topics

9:15 AM

1st Floor | Children’s Ministries Dropoff 231 | FPC3 (McCullough Room)

9:30 AM

Sanctuary | Traditional Worship Adults 226 | Arthur Gray Jones (St. Andrews Room) 315 | Bridges (Covenant Hall) 224 | Connections 300 | Deep End Sermon Discussion 309 | The Principles of Acceptance | Oct. 16 - Dec. 11 228 | The Uncomfortables 302 | Young Families Gospel Community Group Westminster Hall | Contemporary Worship Team Youth Student Center 204 | 6-7th grade Student Center 205 | 8th grade & up | Confirmation Student Center 202 | High School Children 101 | Nursery | 23 months & under 116 | 2-3 years | Childcare 115 | 4 - Kinder | The Study of Acts 134 | 1st & 2nd Grade | The Study of Acts 135 | 3rd & 4th Grade | The Study of Acts 132 | 5th Grade | High Five - Old Testament History

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10:30 AM

1st Floor | Children’s Sunday School Pickup 231 | FPC3 30 Minutes (McCullough Room)

11:00 AM

Sanctuary | Traditional Worship Westminster Hall | Contemporary Worship

12:00 pm

1st Floor | Childcare Pickup (Birth - Kinder)

5:00 PM

Middle School Bible Study on Break until January 6-8th grade Various Locations | Men’s Ministry Quarterly Dinner Nov. 13, May 21

6:00 PM

Student Center | Gospel Community College Group (bi-weekly)

7:00 PM

Offsite | High School Girls Bible Study

TBD

sundays

Sunday PM

University Ministries Sunday Family Dinners Various FPC Family Homes Nov. 20, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar. 19

FPC3 (Coffee, Cookies, & Connection) will be set up in the McCullough Room from 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM on Sunday mornings. Be sure to stop by during FPC3 30 Minutes, a special half-hour specifically set apart at 10:30 AM, for the FPC family to spend together.

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8:30 AM | Adult Classes Class:

Room: Teacher: Contact:

Faithful Explorers

226 Chuck Bunn, chuck@bunngroup.com Pat Brodeen, pat@brodeen.com

Description: This class studies books of the Bible, chosen by the class, in a lecture/discussion format. Adults of all ages are welcome!

Class:

Time: Room: Teacher: Contact:

Tools and Topics

8:30 AM – 9:10 AM 308 Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller, bobf@fpcsat.org Sheila Figueroa, sheilaf@fpcsat.org

Description: Have you ever been asked to lead a small group, Bible study or Sunday School class, but felt illequipped or unprepared? Or, have you ever wanted to hone your skills as a teacher and are looking for the right resources to grow and learn? “Tools and Topics” is a class designed to help us disciple one another. The goal of the class is to equip disciples to disciple one another. In this group we will explore introductions to the Bible, Bible Study tools, theological questions and leadership skills.

9:30 AM | Adult Classes Class:

Room: Teacher:

Arthur Gray Jones

St. Andrews Room Harry Schwethelm, 210-826-5960 harry.schwethelm@satx.rr.com

Description: We welcome you to a class of warm fellowship and good discussion. The Arthur Gray Jones class has been in continuous existence since the 1920s and acts as a group discussion of the Bible, which we read verse by verse. After we finish Luke, we will pick a book in the Old Testament and will read and discuss it.

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Room: Teachers:

Bridges

315 (Covenant Hall) Rev. Dr. Ron Scates, 214-681-6041 Ronald.Scates@gmail.com Rev. Paul Kacsur, 210-381-3462 pkacsur@aol.com

Description: Join us for an in-depth study of the Apostles Creed as we take a detailed look at the creed and its foundation for our Christian beliefs.

Class:

Room: Teachers:

Connections

224 Boxy Hornberger, 210 867-3321 boxy@hfgtx.com

sundays

Class:

Trebes Sasser, 210-844-7874 tsasser@rpitx.com Contact:

Deanna Rickabaugh, 512-925-8759 dyrickabaugh@yahoo.com

Description: We seek to understand more fully the practicality and relevance of God’s Word to our lives. We seek to connect more deeply to the Word and to each other as we read and discuss scripture.

Class:

Location: Contact:

Deep End Sermon Discussion

300 Ellie Harpole, ellieharpole@yahoo.com Thomas Ochs, tbochs@gmail.com

Description: Connect on a deeper level with God’s Word and God’s people during the Sunday School hour. The class will include facilitated discussion on the Sunday morning sermon passage. Every age and stage is welcome to join!

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sundays

9:30 AM | Adult Classes Class:

Dates: Room: Teacher:

The Principles of Acceptance

October 16 – December 11 309 Downie Mickler downie@ankoledesigns.com

Description: Join us in reading “The Acceptance: What Brings and Keeps Lifelong Love” by Jon Anderson.

Whether you are looking for a mate, engaged, or married for forty years, you will find this book to be the most important resource you’ve ever read on the subject of relationships and marriage. For more information, check out fpcsanantonio.org/marriage! “The Acceptance” also has a nine week Study Guide designed to facilitate discussion on the content of the book, and everyday life application in small group settings.

Class:

Room: Teacher:

The Uncomfortables

228 Neil Williams, 210-523-1653 nwilliams48@hotmail.com

Description: This class explores the issues of faith in our modern world and takes on subjects or topics that might make some people uncomfortable. We are a discussion group and welcome all points of view and encourage participation. We are willing to listen to all viewpoints and just because we chose a book, does not mean that we agree with the author’s views.

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Room: Contact:

Young Families Gospel Community Group

302 Katie Miller, 281-299-2029 Katie.misfeldt@gmail.com Jade Owens, 830-570-4144 jacowens4@gmail.com

Description: Study the Bible in community with other parents of young children so that you can grow together in knowing God and His Word. This is a small group that meets weekly during the Sunday School hour for fellowship, study, and prayer together. All are welcome! Don’t miss out on this chance to go deeper in God’s Word and in relationships with other believers!

sundays

Class:

Contemporary Worship Team Time:

Room: Contact:

Prior to Contemporary Worship (contact Callan for exact time) Westminster Hall Callan Brown, 210-271-2775 callanb@fpcsat.org

Description: The Contemporary Worship Team is always open to new members including adults, college students, and advanced high school students. If you have experience singing or playing an instrument and would like to know more about the work of the team, please contact us for more information! The Contemporary Worship Team leads worship each Sunday in Westminster Hall.

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9:30 AM | Youth Classes Class:

Location: Contact:

6th – 7th Grade

Student Center, Room 204 Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org

Description: All 6th and 7th grade students are invited to join our Sunday School class that applies our faith in real, practical ways. Come play games and learn about Jesus together in the Student Center!

Class:

Location: Contact:

Confirmation (8th Grade or Older)

Student Center, Room 205 Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org

Description: Any students grade 8 and above are encouraged to begin the process of becoming a Covenant Partner by participating in Confirmation. Come learn what it means to be a Presbyterian Christian at FPC, as well as our faith heritage and how it applies to our lives today.

Class:

Location: Contact:

High School

Student Center, Room 202 Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org

Description: Do you have a high school student looking for a community and weekly study of God’s word? Come join us each Sunday to discuss our faith and how it shapes our lives on a weekly basis.

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Pick-up / Drop-off Pick-Up/Drop-Off begins 15 minutes before service/classes.

Pickup no later than 15 minutes after service/classes. *Elementary grades 1-5 are encouraged to worship with their families during service times.

I am attending the 9:30 AM Traditional Service* or Sunday School: Drop-off Times

Pick-up Time

Ages

9:15 - 9:30 AM

10:30 AM

Birth - 5th Grade

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Sunday Children’s Classes

I am attending the 11:00 AM Traditional or Contemporary Service*: Drop-off Times

Pick-up Time

Ages

10:45 - 11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Birth - Kinder

Nursery / Childcare (9:15 AM - 12:00 PM) 23 months and under | Room 101 2-3 years | Room 116 4-Kinder | Room 115

Children’s Sunday School (9:30 AM -10:30 AM) 2-3 years | Room 116 4 years-Kinder | Room 115 | The Study of Acts Grades 1-2 | Room 134 | The Study of Acts Grades 3-4 | Room 135 | The Study of Acts Grade 5 | Room 132 | High Five - Old Testament History

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Sunday Evenings Middle School Bible Study Time: Location: Grades: Contact:

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Offsite Open to all students grade 6-8 Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org

Description: Do you know a 6th – 8th grade student looking for a Biblical community to grow in God’s work?

Come join us Sunday nights for snacks and community as we read Scripture together.

Men’s Ministry Quarterly Dinner Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

November 13, May 21 Various Various Trebe Sasser, tsasser@rpitx.com Cody Heffron, codyheffron@yahoo.com

Description: Join us as men of all ages come together for food, fellowship, and a message!

High School Girls’ Bible Study Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Off campus Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org

Description: Do you know a 9th-12th grade girl looking for a Biblical community to grow in God’s word? Come join us each Sunday for snacks and community as we read through Scripture together!

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Gospel Community College Group Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

Bi-Weekly 6:00 PM FPC Student Center Rev. Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org

Description: Gospel Community Groups are our Small group Bible Studies designed for us to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. If you are looking for a Bible study, join us as we engage God’s Word and spur one another to Loving Christ, Loving one another, and Loving our City.

sundays

Sunday Evenings

University Ministries Sunday Family Dinners Dates:

Time: Location: Contact:

November 20, January 22, February 19, March 19 TBD Various FPC Family Homes Rev. Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org

Description: Sunday Family Dinners are Sunday night Gatherings that focus on breaking bread and fellowship!

If you are a college age student and would love a home cooked meal this is the place for you! Join us for our monthly gatherings! Join the YAC texting group for up to date details by texting the code YAC to 210-981-3339.

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Week at a glance MON

Gospel Community Gathering 7:00 PM | Student Center (Dinner at 6:30 PM) Nov. 14 and Dec. 5 (Party) Gospel Community Groups Various | Various | Approx. 2x per month

TUES

Women’s Bible Study (Session 2) 9:30 AM | Covenant Hall | Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 Literature Circle 1:00 PM | McCullough Room Nov. 8, Dec. 13

WED

GriefShare 4:00 PM | Room 228 | Sept. 14 - Dec. 14 Children’s Choir (Pre K - 5th Grade) 5:00 PM | 1st Floor Assemby Room Sanctuary Handbells 5:30 PM | Room 309 DivorceCare 6:00 PM | Room 226 | Sept. 7 - Dec. 14 Pastor’s Bible Study 6:30 PM | Covenant Hall FPC YAC Lead 6:30 PM | Room 302 | Nov. 9 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM | Room 318 High School Guys Bible Study 7:00 PM | Off Campus

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THUR

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study 7:00 AM | Geneva Room Pastor’s Bible Study 9:30 AM | Covenant Hall

FRI

Friday Singers 9:30 AM | Room 318 KEYS Friday Fitness 9:30 AM | Zoom & Room 224 KEYS (Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit) 11:00 AM | Westminster Hall (Offsite for special events & birthday lunches)

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Week at a glance

KEYS Mahjong Players 1:00 PM | Geneva Room 1st & 3rd Fridays in Nov. & Dec.

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MONDAYS Gospel Community Gathering Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

November 14, December 5 7:00 – 8:15 PM (Dinner at 6:30 PM) FPC Student Center Mitchell Moore, 210-226-0215 mitchellm@fpcsat.org Carrie Everson, 210-226-0215 ext. 267 carriee@fpcsat.org

Description: Join other young adults for a time of dinner, worship, biblical teaching, fellowship, and prayer. This is our monthly gathering for all of our Gospel Community Groups which meet throughout the month.

Gospel Community Groups Dates: Time: Locations: Contact:

Various Various Various Homes Bella Martinez, 210-379-7374 bellajmartinez18@gmail.com Caleb Barber, 281-660-7373 caleb.barber@amegybank.com

Description: Study the Bible in community with other young adults so that you can grow together in knowing God and His Word. These small groups meet at least twice a month for fellowship, study, and prayer together. Don’t miss out on this chance to go deeper in God’s Word and in relationship with other believers!

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Women’s Bible Study (Session 2) Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

October 25 – November 15 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Covenant Hall Catherine Miller, 210-394-2045 grcjmiller@sbcglobal.net

Description: In Keri Denker’s Philippians Journal and Doodle Bible Study, we will work chapter by chapter through the book of Philippians in a creative and refreshing way—tracing the themes of growth and joy. This study is specifically designed to fit into the time we have without typical daily assignments. By the end of this 4-week study we will have read and discussed Philippians and created a beautiful keepsake journal to review and keep as a legacy.

Childcare available upon request.

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Tuesdays

Literature Circle Dates: Time: Location:

Nov. 8, Dec. 13 1:00 PM McCullough Room

Description: The Literature Circle meets from September through May, on the second Tuesday. Men and women, church members and non-members are invited to attend Literature Circle. More information and the 2022-2023 reading list are available at fpcsanantonio.org/lit-circle.

WEDNESDAYS

Children’s Choir (Ages 4 years – 5th grade) Time: Location: Contact:

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Children’s Assembly Room (1st Floor) Kathy Jamison, kathyj@fpcsat.org

Description: Children’s Choir is a fun and exciting way for your kids to get involved, make friends, learn great lessons, and get the opportunity to perform! Register online at fpcsanantonio.org/childrens-choir.

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WEDNESDAYS Continued Sanctuary Handbells Time: Location: Contact:

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Room 309 Dr. Jae Ha, jaeh@fpcsat.org, 210-271-2729

Description: Handbells are a wonderful way to make music using pitched bells. If you have the ability to read music notation, as well as basic hand/eye coordination, handbells can be a fun exercise in making a joyful noise!

GriefShare Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

September 14 - December 14 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Room 228 Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org 210-226-0215 ext. 226

Description: Grief Share is a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented during the video. Register at fpcsanantonio.org/support-groups.

DivorceCare Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

September 7 – December 14 6:00 PM Room 226 Butch Gerfers, 210-862-9998 gerfers@flash.net

Description: DivorceCare is a video seminar series featuring some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on divorce and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussions of the materials presented during the video. To register for the class, go to divorcecare.org/ groups/151973.

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FPC YAC Lead Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

October 19, November 9 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Room 302 Mitchell Moore, 210-226-0215 mitchellm@fpcsat.org

Description: Join us for an interactive, practical training time for leaders and potential leaders within the Young Adult Community! No experience or formal leadership title is necessary – all that is required is a desire to serve! A light dinner will be served starting at 6:15 PM.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM - 8:15pm Room 318 Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717 tomd@fpcsat.org

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WEDNESDAYS Continued

Description: The Sanctuary Choir is always open to new members including adults, college students, and advanced high school students. If you read music notation, have experience singing in a choir, and would like to know more, please contact us for more information! The choir leads worship in the Sanctuary on a weekly basis.

High School Guys Bible Study Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Off Campus Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org

Description: Do you know a 9th-12th grade guy looking for a Biblical community to grow in God’s word? Come join us each Wednesday for snacks and community as we read through Scripture together!

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THURSDAYs

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Time: Location Contact:

7:00 – 8:30 AM Geneva Room Sheila Figueroa, sheilaf@fpcsat.org

Description: The Thursday Men’s Breakfast Bible Study is a gathering of adult men for breakfast, prayer fellowship and group discussion of God’s Word. The group is comprised of both working and retired, pastors and laypeople, longtime veterans and newcomers. As we read through books of the Bible, we share the wisdom, humor, challenges and blessings of God’s word. Join us for Food for the Body— and the Soul.

FRIDAYS

Friday Singers Time:

Contact:

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Rehearsal Fridays 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM: Performance Fridays Charlotte Hains Gates charlottehains@gmail.com

Description: Friday Singers are a key element in our outreach effort to retirement and rehabilitation communities in the greater San Antonio area. They perform regularly on Fridays in the Fall and Spring. No singing experience is needed, just a desire to make life brighter in our community through song.

KEYS Friday Fitness Time: Location: Teacher: Contact:

9:30 AM Zoom (Zoom access available in Room 224 for those who wish to attend the class and then join KEYS by 11:00 AM. Jacqueline Crow Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org

Description: Keep your body moving, build strength and have fun together with other KEYS members in this weekly Fitness Class. Contact Joe Moore for the Zoom Link and join in!

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KEYS (Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit) Times: Location: Contact:

11:00 AM - Program, 12:00 PM - Lunch FPC Westminster Hall, Offsite for Special Events and Birthday Lunches.

Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org

Description: Join with other 50yr+ adults for fun and fellowship with weekly programs designed to educate and enlighten. RSVP for lunch each week for only $13.00. Be sure to join the group on the 3rd Friday of each month to celebrate those with birthdays! Birthday Lunch Fridays begin at 11:30 AM, with the shuttle departing FPC at 10:45 AM.

KEYS Mahjong Players Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

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FRIDAYS continued

1st and 3rd Fridays in Nov. & Dec. 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Geneva Room Nancy Black, whythere@icloud.com

Description: Join in on the fun game of Mahjong at FPC!

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Monthly

Women of the Church Monthly Circle Meetings Times, Dates, Locations: Various Contact: Lynn Thompson, 210-771-7619 lynn@thompsondata.com

Description: WOC has a variety of women’s circles which meet each month. Some circles meet in homes, others at church, and many of them have lunch as part of their meeting. Some are Bible study circles, one circle knits and crochets prayer shawls, one circle doesn’t have regular meetings, but provides meals for families with new babies or those recovering from surgery, and another is just for young moms. The Circle of Concern organizes and serves memorial receptions held at the church. Many women are members of more than one circle. Please refer to fpcsanantonio.org/woc to find the dates and times each circle meets, as well as contact information for each circle leader. Visitors are always welcome!

November Wednesday, November 2

DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays Time: Location: Contact:

6:00 PM Room 226 Butch Gerfers, 210-862-9998 gerfers@flash.net

Description: DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays is a seminar for people experiencing separation or divorce who are facing the holiday season without their former spouse.

It’s filled with practical strategies from a biblical perspective for dealing with the changes and emotions that come with the season. For more information check out the video at https://player.vimeo.com/video/459147273. To register follow this link: https://www.divorcecare.org/holidays/ events/41470.

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7-11 Youth Event Time: Contact:

7:00 PM -11:00 PM Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org

Description: All students, grades 6-12, are invited back to our favorite fun event of the semester! Students are encouraged to bring friends and come spend the evening playing games, eating good food, and catching up.

Tuesday, November 8

Prayer Training: Praying for the Community/World Time: Location: Register:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Room 226 Lisa Snow, 210-226-0215, lisas@fpcsat.org

Contact:

Laura Sasser, 210-286-1530

Description: In John 17:21, Jesus prayed that we would be one with God and with each other. Practice hearing God’s voice together and learn to pray from a place of connection with God. This is the third of three sessions, which may be taken in any order.

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friday, November 4

Sunday, November 13 (Box Drop-Off Deadline) Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Ministry Time:

10:00 AM -11:00 AM

Description: Bless children around the world with the gift of Christmas this year by participating in The Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Ministry. Pick up your box at FPC in late September, fill it with goodies, and return by November 13 when we will pray over the boxes before they are shipped out.

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November continued Sunday, November 13

Men’s Ministry Quarterly Dinner Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

November 13 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Westminster Hall Cody Heffron, codyheffron@yahoo.com Trebe Sasser, tsasser@rpitx.com

Description: Join us as men of all ages come together for food, fellowship, and a message! November speaker is Pastor Mitchell.

Friday, November 18

Andy Squyres: The Poet Priest Tour - FreeConcert Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM Westminster Hall Callan Brown, callanb@fpcsat.org

Description: Part of the Poet Priest Tour—hailing from North Carolina, Andy Squyres is a singer-songwriter in the tradition of artists like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and Rich Mullins, unafraid to poetically tell the gritty details of life while remaining deeply rooted in faith.

Thursday & Friday, November 24-25 Church Offices Holiday

Description: Church Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Regular services will take place on Sunday, November 27 and office hours will resume Monday, November 28.

Sunday, November 27 Advent Festival Time: Location: Contact:

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3:00 PM-5:00 PM Westminster Hall Becky Prichard, beckyp@fpcsat.org

Description: Free event for all ages! Come explore the sights and sounds of Christmas as FPC hosts the annual Advent Festival. Childcare available for babies through 3 years by reservations. Volunteer at bit.ly/adventfestival22.

thursday, December 1

Mid-Day Noels Concert “Merry Organ Pipes Celebrate the Season!”

Times: Location: Contact:

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM FPC Sanctuary Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717 tomd@fpcsat.org

Description: Our highly skilled organist, Dr. Jae Ha, and trumpeter Brandon Pauley provide musical and seasonal inspiration from the choir loft of First Presbyterian Church.

Jae will conclude the concert with excerpts from “The Planets” by Gustav Holst, a highlight you will not want to miss! Each concert will be streamed live at fpcsanantonio. org/noels, on our YouTube channel, as well as in person.

Following the concert, we will be offering a hot lunch ($15) in Westminster Hall or ‘Grab and Go’ lunches ($5), available on the sidewalk just outside our sanctuary doors.

For more details about this free concert series, please visit fpcsanantonio.org/noels.

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December

Sunday, December 4 (Mandatory Rehearsal on Dec. 3) Children’s Christmas Pageant Time: Location: Contact:

11:00 AM Traditional Service Sanctuary Becky Prichard, beckyp@fpcsat.org

Description: A Savior has been born! He is Christ the Lord!

Come hear the story of God’s love told through our FPC children during the 11:00 AM Traditional Service. There will not be an 11:00 AM Contemporary Service on this day so that all may attend the pageant. (9:30 AM Traditional Service will still meet.)

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December Continued Sunday, December 4

Youth Christmas Party Time: Location: Contact:

5:00 PM-7:00 PM Student Center Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org

Description: Students, kick off the holiday season by making Christmas crafts, playing games, & participating in a White Elephant gift exchange.

Monday, December 5

Young Adult Community (YAC) Christmas Party Time: Location: Contact:

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Chris Madrid’s Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org Carrie Everson, carriee@fpcsat.org

Description: Plan to join the Young Adult Community for our Annual Christmas Party. More details will be posted as the day approaches.

Wednesday, December 7 Virtual Prayer Room Time: Location: Contact:

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Zoom Kiech Young, kvjj2@yahoo.com

Description: Join with other FPC Family members to pray over designated areas each quarter. Fill in the registration form at fpcsanantonio.org/virtual-prayer-room to receive the ZOOM meeting link & phone number. Zoom Meeting ID: 826 9365 7302 | Password: 727274.

thursday, December 8

Mid-Day Noels Concert “Shimmering Songs and Sparkling Singing” Times: Location: Contact:

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12:00 PM – 12:45 PM FPC Sanctuary Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717 tomd@fpcsat.org

Sunday, December 11

Communion Sunday Times: Location:

9:30 AM & both 11:00 AM Services Sanctuary and Westminster Hall

Description: In order to accommodate the Children’s Christmas Pageant on the first Sunday of the month, the Session has approved the moving of Communion Sunday to the second week of December.

thursday, December 15

Mid-Day Noels Concert “Christmas with the Monte Vista Strings” Times: Location: Contact:

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Description: Our FPC Chamber Singers present four beautiful choral pieces of the season, interspersed with captivating vocal solos that span diverse genres including opera and popular song. For more details about this free concert series, please visit fpcsanantonio.org/noels.

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM FPC Sanctuary Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717 tomd@fpcsat.org

Description: We are pleased to welcome the Monte Vista Strings, a string quartet featuring some of the finest professional musicians in the San Antonio area. Founded in 2003 by violinist Andrew Small and a trio of colleagues from the San Antonio area, Monte Vista Strings and Jazz has evolved into one of the Austin – San Antonio – Texas Hill Country region’s most respected musical performance and entertainment companies. For more details about this free concert series, please visit fpcsanantonio.org/noels.

Saturday, December 24

Christmas Eve Services Times:

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2:30 PM - Communion Service 5:00 PM - Family Service 7:30 & 10:00 PM - Candlelight Services featuring Brass and Full Choir FPC Sanctuary

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Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Service Time: Location:

11:00 AM FPC Sanctuary

Description: One combined service to Celebrate the birth of Christ together.

Monday-Friday, December 26-30 Church Offices Holiday

Description: Church Offices will be closed Monday through Friday, December 26-20 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Regular services will take place on Sunday, January 1 and office hours will resume Monday, January 2.

January 2023 Sunday, January 1 New Year’s Day Services Time: Location:

9:30 AM and 11:00 AM FPC Sanctuary and Westminster Hall

Description: Regular service schedule resumes with the Traditional 9:30 AM Service and the 11:00 AM Traditional and Contemporary Services.

Wednesday & Thursday, January 11 & 12

Pastor’s Bible Study (PBS) Spring Session Begins Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 6:30 PM (Preview Edition) Thursday, Jan. 12 | 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM Small Groups Location: Covenant Hall Teacher: Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller Contact: Sheila Figueroa, sheilaf@fpcsat.org

Lellen Lane, 210-860-1395 lellenlane@aol.com (For small group placement and information)

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The Spring Session of Pastor’s Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller will begin the second week of January 2023. fpcsanantonio.org/pbs

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