Spring Ministry Guide 2021

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contact 210-226-0215 www.fpcsanantonio.org | Mobile App available Children

Rozlyn Miller Cline | rozlynm@fpcsat.org | x 224 Heather Beltrame | heatherb@fpcsat.org | x 221

Children’s Center

Laura Ortiz | laurao@fpcsat.org | x 281 Midea Marez | mideam@fpcsat.org | x 288

Youth

Alex Clary | alexc@fpcsat.org | x 294

University

Alex Solorio | alexs@fpcsat.org | x 293 Ashlee Smith | ashleesmith@fca.org | x292

education

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

men

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

women woC

Carrie Everson | carriee@fpcsat.org | x 267 Betsy Zachry | betsyz@swbell.net | (210) 262-1236

Young Adults

Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214 Carrie Everson | carriee@fpcsat.org | x 267

50+ adults

Rev. Dr. Joe Moore | joem@fpcsat.org | x 226

care & prayer

Rev. Scott Simpson | scotts@fpcsat.org | x 212 Lisa Snow | lisas@fpcsat.org | x 260

connections

Wendy Garcia | wendyg@fpcsat.org | x 216

music

Tom Dooling | tomd@fpcsat.org | x 217

missions

Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214 Lindsay Selli | lindsays@fpcsat.org | x 258 3

Welcome Home church map Church Building

student center

Choir Loft

Choir 318 Covenant Hall 315

Classrooms 301

309 High School Junior High

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McCullough Room 231

Traditional Worship Sanctuary

Library 228

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Kitchen 207 mauze´ Lobby 200

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Contemporary Worship Westminster Hall 234

Courtyard

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SUNDAYS 6 | Sunday AM at a Glance 7 | Sunday PM at a Glance 7 | 10:00 AM Adult Classes (organized alphabetically) 10 | 10:00 AM Youth Classes

CONTENTS

Church Maps

11 | Sunday Children’s Classes 12 | Sunday Afternoons

Weekdays (organized by time) 13 | Week at a Glance 14 | Mondays 14 | Tuesdays 15 | Wednesdays 16 | Fridays

Spring Events 17 | Spring Events

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sundays

Sunday AM 8:45 AM

101 | Birth - 1 year | Nursery 116 | 2-3 years | Childcare 115 | 4 - Kinder | Childcare

9:00 AM

Sanctuary | Traditional Worship

10:00 AM

Adults 208 | 30 Minutes for Theology (Geneva Room) 226 | Arthur Gray Jones 315 | Bridges (Covenant Hall) 224 | Connections 302 | Deep End (Sermon Discussion) 308 | First Class 310 | Pathways 228 | The Uncomfortables 300 or Courtyard | University Breakfast Gathering Youth Student Center & Zoom | 6-12 grade Children 116 | 2-3 years | Walk This Way 139 | 4 - Kinder | Godly Play 134 | 1st & 2nd Grade | Dig In 135 | 3rd & 4th Grade | Dig In 132 & Zoom | 5th Grade | High Five (Children age 2 years - 5th grade also online)

10:45 AM

Children’s Sunday School Pickup | Grades 1-5

11:00 AM

Sanctuary | Traditional Worship

11:02 AM

Westminster Hall | Contemporary Worship

12:00 pm

Childcare Pickup

9:45 AM - 12:00 PM Fellowship Time in the McCullough 6

Room and FPC Courtyard with individually wrapped cookies, water and coffee available.

4:00 PM Sunday Youth Fellowship | Off Campus Location May 16

10:00 AM | Adult Classes Class: Time: Room: Teacher: Contact:

30 Minutes for Theology 10:00 - 10:45 AM 208 (Geneva Room) Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller Eugene Garcia, 210-218-7203 eugenegarcia@satx.rr.com

sundays

Sunday PM

Mike Charlton, 210-682-8677 charlton@uthscsa.edu Description: Theology means “words about God,” and Thirty Minutes for Theology is a Sunday morning group designed to introduce people to the historic ways Christians have explained and talked about “what we believe.” Saint Augustine described the study of theology as “Faith Seeking Understanding.” Each week, we will address a new topic as we join this ancient conversation. This group is for new Christians, experienced Christians, seekers and anyone who likes to talk about the big questions of faith. Whether you drop in or come every week, you are welcome to join us for thirty minutes of theology.

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10:00 AM | Adult Classes Class: Arthur Gray Jones Time: 10:00 AM Room: 226 Teacher: Harry Schwethelm, harry.schwethelm@satx.rr.com Description: Arthur Gray Jones class has been in continuous existence since the 1920s, with a tradition of warm fellowship and good discussion.

Class: Bridges Time: 10:00 AM Room: 315 (Covenant Hall) Teachers: Rob Shelton, rshelton@genevaschooltx.org

Tom Benke, tbenke@sbcglobal.net Description: This lecture-style class focuses on exploring books of the Bible in their entirety, emphasizing the history and context of the material. This spring we will study the life of Christ.

Class: Connections Time: 10:00 AM Room: 224 Teachers: Boxy Hornberger and Trebes Sasser Class Contacts: Charlotte Milner charlottebellmilner@gmail.com Deanna Rickabaugh 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.

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Class: Deep End (Sermon Discussion) Time: 10:00 AM Room: 302 Contacts: Erin Ray, erinray419@gmail.com Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org 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!

sundays

10:00 AM | Adult Classes

Class: First Class Time: 10:00 AM Room: 308 Teachers: Chuck Bunn, chuck@bunngroup.com Pat Brodeen, pat@brodeen.com Description: First Class will undertake the study of the book of 1 Thessalonians this spring. As always, we will endeavor not only to study Scripture together, but to enjoy fellowship together.

Class: Pathways Time: 10:00 AM Room: 310 Teachers: Jim and Janie Worth, jcworth@gmail.com jsworth@gmail.com and Class Members Description: How does the Bible guide us in our daily lives? Join this small group Bible study class (led by group members) to learn ways in which God’s Word applies in all aspects of our lives, from family relationships to work issues and everything else we face daily.

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sundays

Class: Time: Room: Teacher:

The Uncomfortables 10:00 AM 228 (Bride’s Room) Neil Williams, nwilliams48@hotmail.com, 210-523-1653

Description: R. C. Sproul’s “Essential Truths of the Christian Faith”.

Class: University Breakfast Gathering Time: 10:00 AM Room: 300 or Courtyard Teacher/s: Alex Solorio, alexs@fpcsat.org Ashlee Smith, Ashleesmith@fca.org Description: Join us as we kick back with a revolving door of breakfast before our 11:02 Worship Service. We typically meet in the Courtyard weather permitting, but meet in Room 300 otherwise. We will catch-up and end with a devotional. We hope to see you there! Follow us on Social Media at @FPC_Umin.

10:00 AM | Youth Classes Class: Time: Room:

Contact:

6-12th Grade

10:00 AM Student Center and Zoom (please enter Student Center through Playground Entrance) Alex Clary, alexc@fpcsat.org

Description: Come join us every Sunday from 10:00 – 10:45 AM in the Student Center for Sunday School! We will meet each week to hear how God is moving in our lives and to learn about God’s Word. Students are asked to enter through the playground side of the building and go directly upstairs.

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Due to Covid spread precautions, parents are not permitted beyond the lobby at this time.

Contact: Rozlyn Miller Cline, rozlynm@fpcsat.org

Nursery / Childcare (8:45AM - 12:00 PM) Birth - 2 years | Room 101 | Nursery

2 years - 5th grade (8:45 -10:30 AM) (Online options available for 2 years – 4th grade on private Facebook Group and email links. 5th Grade is live on Zoom at 10:00 AM. Contact Rozlyn Miller for access information.)

sundays

Sunday Children’s Classes

2-3 years | Room 116 | Walk This Way 4 years-Kinder | Room 115 | Godly Play Grades 1-2 | Room 134 | Dig-In* Grades 3-4 | Room 135 | Dig-In* Grade 5 | Room 132 | High Five*

Pick-up / Drop-off Drop-off begins 15 minutes before service/classes. Pickup no later than 15 minutes after service/classes. All drop-off and pick-up for the nursery 5th Grade classes will occur in the Children’s Ministry Lobby area off the Ave. E Entrance. *Elementary grades 1-5 are encouraged to worship with their families during service times (no childcare provided for these ages.)

I am attending:

Drop-off Time

Pick-up Time

Ages

9:00 AM Service

8:45 - 9:00 AM

10:00 AM

Birth - Kinder

9:00 AM Service & Sunday School

8:45 - 9:00 AM

10:45 AM

Birth - Kinder

Sunday School

9:45 - 10:00 AM

10:45 AM

Birth - 5th Grade

Sunday School & 11:00 Services

9:45 - 10:00 AM

12:00 PM

Birth - Kinder

11:00 Services

10:45 - 11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Birth - Kinder

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Sunday Afternoons Sunday Youth Fellowship

Dates: May 16 Time: TBD Location: TBD, Off Campus Location Contact: Alex Clary, alexc@fpcsat.org, 210-777-2433 Description: Be on the lookout for this fellowship opportunity this spring with our Student Ministry!

We will be meeting for a meal and having a socially distanced outdoor gathering with fun fellowship one Sunday evening each month. Check our Instagram @fpcsayouth or contact Alex for more information.

MON

RESET Gathering 7:00 PM | Westminster Hall & Online Apr. 26 & May 24 The House College RESET Small Group Various | Various | Approx. 2x per month Young Adult RESET Small Groups Various | Various | Approx. 2x per month

TUES

Morning ONE Prayer Training 9:00 AM | Room 224 May 11 & Jul. 13 Literature Circle 1:30 PM | Westminster Hall & Online at fpcsanantonio.org/lit-circle May 11

weekdays

Week at a glance

Evening ONE Prayer Training 6:00 PM | Room 224 Jun. 8 & Aug. 10

WEd

Monthly Virtual Prayer Room 11:00 AM | Zoom May 5, Jun. 2, Jul. 7, & Aug. 4 High School Bible Study 7:00 PM | Student Center & Zoom

Fri

KEYS (Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit) 11:00 AM | Zoom

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MONDAYS

RESET Gathering Dates: Time: Location: Contact

May 24 (will continue in Summer) 7:00 - 8:15 PM Westminster Hall & Online Livestream Rev. Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org

Description: Join other Young Adults and University students for a time of worship, biblical teaching, fellowship, and prayer. The RESET Gathering is a chance for us to reset our hearts, minds, and lives on knowing Jesus personally, following Jesus wholly, worshipping Jesus corporately, and serving Jesus globally. Please come check it out on the fourth Monday of each month.

2:Ten College Ministry The House RESET Small Group

Dates: Various, Approximately twice a month Time/Location: Various (usually around 5:30 PM) Contact Alex Solorio, alexs@fpcsat.org, 832-455-8752 Ashlee Smith, Ashleesmith@fca.org

Young Adult Ministry - RESET Small Groups

Dates: Various, Approximately twice a month Time/Location: Various Contact: Carrie Everson, carriee@fpcsat.org

Rev. Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org

Tuesdays

Literature Circle Dates: Time: Location:

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May 11 1:30 PM Westminster Hall and Online at fpcsanantonio.org/lit-circle

Description: The Literature Circle meets from September through May, on the second Tuesday. During this season, we meet live in Westminster Hall at 1:30 PM and the recordings are then posted to the website later that day. Men and women, church members and non-members are invited to attend Literature Circle. 2021-2022 reading list is online.

ONE Prayer Training

Times: 9:00 AM - Noon or 6:00 - 9:00 PM Morning Dates: May 11 & Jul 13 Evening Dates: Jun. 8 & Aug. 10 Location: Room 224 Contact Lisa Snow, lisas@fpcsat.org Description: Connect with God through prayer.

Compliments of the Prayer Ministry Committee, learn to pray with and for others effectively with Cayce Harris, Director of ONE Ministries (formerly known as Christ Healing Center) at a training opportunity. Contact Downie Mickler for more information at downie@ankoledesigns. com. Register by emailing lisas@fpcsat.org.

weekdays

Tuesdays Continued

WEDNESDAYS

Monthly Virtual Prayer Room Dates: Time: Room: Leaders:

May 5, Jun. 2, Jul. 7, & Aug. 4 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Zoom Downie Mickler, downie@ankoledesigns.com Ginny Porata, ginnyvan490@gmail.com

Description: On the first Wednesday of each month we will have our very own FPC Virtual Prayer Room. Fill in the registration form at fpcsanantonio.org/virtual-prayer-room to receive the ZOOM meeting link & phone number you can call to receive and offer prayer. Please don’t hesitate to ask for prayer. Prayer is effective, not because of the great men & women who pray well, but because of a great God who in Christ graciously hears his people.

High School Bible Studies

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location: FPC Student Center and Zoom Contact: Alex Clary, alexc@fpcsat.org Description: Looking for a chance to fellowship and grow in God’s Word through a small group setting? Join us each Wednesday to take part in our Midweek Bible Studies.

Groups are sorted by grade and/or gender.

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WEDNESDAYS Continued Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Contact:

Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717 or tomd@fpcsat.org

Description: Regular weekly rehearsals currently suspended due to Covid-19. Contact Tom Dooling, Minister of Music, for virtual/online opportunities.

FRIDAYS

Friday Singers Contact:

Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717 or tomd@fpcsat.org

Description: Regular weekly rehearsals currently suspended due to Covid-19. Contact Tom Dooling, Minister of Music, for virtual/on-line opportunities.

KEYS (Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit)

Time: 11:00 AM Location: Zoom Contact: Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org Description: Join with other 50 year+ adults for informative weekly programs and online fellowship! Visit fpcsanantonio.org/KEYS for more information.

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Youth Sunday Date: Time: Contact:

Sunday, May 2 All Worship Services Alex Clary, alexc@fpcsat.org

Description: Youth will participate in leading worship in all three services! Come partner with the next generation of disciples to glorify the Lord. Seniors will give sermons to the congregation. Contact Alex if your student is interested in serving in a service.

Men’s Ministry Monthly Dinner

Date: Sunday, May 2 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM Location: 520 Elizabeth Road, 78209 Contact: Debbie Boston, dboston195573@gmail.com Description: All men, all ages: grandfathers, fathers, sons and grandsons, are invited to a meal with the FPC Men’s Ministry. It will be held outside with safe distancing, masks are encouraged unless at a safe distance and bring your own drinks. This month’s meal will be provided by the Paloma Blanca Food Truck (donations appreciated). Guest speaker TBD. Hope to see everyone there! Guests encouraged!

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Spring Events

Women of the Church May Coffee

Date: Wednesday, May 5 Time: 10:00 AM – Noon Location: Johnson Residence (128 West Brandon Drive, 78209) Contact: Barbara Wood, bebewood@att.net Description: Join other women of the church for fellowship and coffee at the home of Carolyn Johnson (contact Barbara Wood for location information). In addition to a lovely morning together, we will be taking donations for the FPC Children’s Center and the KRL should you wish to contribute. Valet parking available by some of our wonderful FPC gentlemen.

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Spring Events Continued

National Day of Prayer Walk or Ride

Date: Thursday, May 6 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Locations: FPC Parking Lot, Travis Park, Main Plaza Contact: Eva Eckburg, eva.eckburg@yahoo.com Lisa Snow, lisas@fpcsat.org Registration: fpcsanantonio.org/ndp2021 Description: Join us on National Day of Prayer as we worship the Lord through a time of corporate prayer. We will begin at 10:00 AM in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot with scripture reading and prayer. We will walk to Travis park to gather with others and pray for our nation, then continue to Main Plaza, across from the Courthouse, to participate in worship and prayer along with city officials, school children, business owners, and police among many others. The mayor of San Antonio will give the proclamation at noon. If you are unable to walk or plan to come for part of the program, shuttle vans will be picking up and dropping off at all three sites from 10 AM - 1:30 PM.

Women’s Dinner A Celebration of Circles and All Women of FPC

Date: Tuesday, May 11 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine (5800 Broadway #300, 78209) Contact: Betsy Zachry, betsyz@swbell.net Janet Wernli, janetw1966@hotmail.com Shelley Bass, 210-861-6996 Description: Circles have been a part of FPC for over 125 years—they have evolved through the years—and will continue to do so! Come see why they have been a key part of FPC’s history and are important to its future! All women attending First Presbyterian, as Covenant Partners or friends, are welcome. Safety protocols are in place for dining. $25 Reservation (with cash bar) Reservation Deadline: Thursday, May 6.

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Parent’s Night Out

Date: Friday, May 14 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: FPC Children’s Ministry Area Contact: Rozlyn Miller Cline, rozlynm@fpcsat.org Description: Enjoy a few hours to yourselves while your kids have a blast with the FPC Children’s Ministry Team. Open to all children 0 – 5th Grade. $5.00 per child. Sign-Up online at fpcsanantonio.org/kids-events.

175th Reunion Gathering

Date: Sunday, May 23 (Pentecost) Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Contact: Sheila Figueroa, sheilaf@fpcsat.org Description: Join us as we celebrate the 175th Anniversary of First Presbyterian church in a combined worship service at 10:30 AM followed by a time of fellowship and celebration.

This all-church experience will be a joyful time to catch up with members of our FPC Family, celebrate the past, and pray for our future. We look forward to seeing everyone!

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Spring Events Continued

Church Offices Closed for Memorial Day Date: Monday, May 31 Time: All day

Summer Children’s Church Begins

Date: Sunday, June 6 – Sunday, August 15 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Assembly Room Contact: Rozlyn Miller Cline, rozlynm@fpcsat.org Description: Each Sunday this summer children in grades 1-5 will meet together for a combined Children’s Church rather than in their individual Sunday School classrooms.

Regular childcare will be available to ages 0 – Kindergarten from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

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Spring Events Continued Vacation Bible School

Date: Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: FPC & Online Options Available Contact: Rozlyn Miller Cline, rozlynm@fpcsat.org Registration: fpcsanantonio.org/vbs2021 Description: Vacation Bible School will be offered both in-person and virtually this year. Want to volunteer for VBS videos or prep? Kids’ and volunteer registration now available at fpcsanantonio.org/vbs2021. Contact Rozlyn Miller Cline for additional information at rozlynm@fpcsat. org.

FPC Children’s Center Hiring and Enrolling Contact:

Midea Marez Leija, 210-271-2788 mideam@fpcsat.org

The FPC Children’s Center is currently hiring one full-time lead teacher, two afternoon teachers, and subsititutes. They are also enrolling children for all classrooms: ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.