Spring 2024 Ministry Guide

SPRING 2024

MINISTRY GUIDE

APRIL/MAY 2024 ISSUE V. 04.23.24

Ministry Staff contacts 210-226-0215 | www.fpcsanantonio.org Adult education

Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller Sheila Figueroa | sheilaf@fpcsat.org | x 259

Children & Youth Education

Rev. Becky Prichard | beckyp@fpcsat.org | x 232 Heather Beltrame | heatherb@fpcsat.org | x 221 (Children) Rebecca Sweet | rebeccas@fpcsat.org | x 224 (Children) Cynthia Bocanegra | cynthiab@fpcsat.org (Youth) Kyle Bowden | kyleb@fpcsat.org | x 292 (Youth) Kerri Napoli | kerrin@fpcsat.org | x 291 (Youth) Preston Miller | prestonm@fpcsat.org | x 294

Children’s Center

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

University

Ben Henderson | benh@fpcsat.org | x 293

Men Women of the church

Shelley Bass | bass.shelley6@gmail.com | 210-861-6996 Pat Brodeen | pat@brodeen.com | 210-383-3083

Young Adults

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

older Adults & marriage

Rev. Dr. Joe Moore | joem@fpcsat.org | x 226 RSVP for events by calling the Church Front Desk

Care & Prayer

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

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

Connections

Wendy Garcia | wendyg@fpcsat.org | x 216

Mental health

mentalhealth@fpcsat.org | 210-271-2708

Music

Tom Dooling | tomd@fpcsat.org | x 217 Callan Brown | callanb@fpcsat.org | x 275

Missions

Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214 Lindsay Selli | lindsays@fpcsat.org | x 258 Marianne Ryan | marianner@fpcsat.org | x 210

Scheduling

Kyrenda King-Rogers | kyrendakr@fpcsat.org | x 257

4 Sunday AM at a Glance 5 Sunday PM at a Glance 6 8:30 AM Adult Classes 6-8 9:30 AM Adult Classes (organized alphabetically) 9 Sunday Children’s Ministry 10 9:30 AM Youth Classes 11 Sunday Afternoons

CONTENTS

SUNDAYS

Weekdays (organized by time)

12 Interested in Joining? DiscoverFPC! 13 Young Adult Gospel Community Groups 14-15 Week at a Glance 16 Mondays & Tuesdays 17-18 Wednesdays 18 Thursdays 19 Fridays 20 KEYS Older Adults Ministry

Upcoming Events 21 Ongoing 21-22 April 22-27 May 27-29 Summer 30 Fall 31 FPC Children’s Center & Gifts & Talents Inventory

Church Maps 32-25 Church Maps 3

Sundays

Sunday AM 8:30 AM 301 | Faithful Explorers 9:30 AM Sanctuary | Traditional Worship

Westminster Hall | Modern Worship Adults 302 | Ambassadors: Families with Young Children 207 | Arthur Gray Jones (St. Andrews Room) 315 | Bridges (Covenant Hall) 224 | Connections 108 | Mama Bear Apologetics Class for Parents 300 | Old Testament Overview (ends May 12) Youth - Student Center 6-7th Grade, Confirmation, & High School Children - 1st Floor Classrooms 120 & 121 | 26 months & under | Babies & Crawlers 115 & 116 | 2-3 years | Childcare & Sunday School 119 | 4 - Kinder | Sunday School 134 | 1st & 2nd Grade | Sunday School 135 or 138 | 3rd & 4th Grade | Sunday School 132 | 5th Grade/High Five - Old Testament History

10:30 AM 231 | FPC3 30 Minutes (McCullough Room) 11:00 AM Sanctuary | Traditional Worship

Westminster Hall | Modern Worship

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Children’s Ministry Childcare & Sunday School Classes Pick-Up/Drop-Off begins 15 minutes before service/classes.

Pickup no later than 15 minutes after service/classes. See more information on page 11.

12:30 PM 2nd Sunday Family Lunch

Make Ready Market | 203 8th St, 78215 (May 12)

5:00 PM Off Campus | Middle School Bible Study 5:30 PM Off Campus | University Ministry “Family Time” (ends Apr. 28)

7:00 PM Off Campus | High School Girls Bible Study

Sundays

Sunday PM

FPC3 (Coffee, Cookies, & Connection)

Sundays | 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM | McCullough Room Be sure to stop by during FPC3 30 Minutes, a special halfhour specifically set apart at 10:30 AM, for the FPC family to spend together.

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Sundays

8:30 AM | Adult Classes Faithful Explorers Room: Teacher: Contact:

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

Description: Amid a changing culture, the strength of God in preparing us to be His witnesses never wavers. Join us as we study Peter’s epistles as he teaches disciples to not only remain engaged in the world but to stand firm in the Lord in our various relationships despite calls from the world to conform to a different standard. This is an interactive class with a mix of textual discernment, thoughtful discussions, fellowship, and prayer.

9:30 AM | Adult Classes Ambassadors: Families with Young Children Room: Contact:

302 Pat Reeves, 281-813-3335 patricktoddreeves@gmail.com

Description: The Ambassadors class seeks to establish community with parents whose children are 5 and younger.

This year we will be looking at “A Praying Life” by Paul E. Miller in conjunction with “Praying the Scriptures for Your Children” by Jodie Berndt. Please join us for discussion and fellowship all year!

Arthur Gray Jones Room: Teacher:

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.

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Bridges

Room: Teachers:

315 (Covenant Hall) Rev. Dr. Ron Scates, Rev. Chris Scruggs, Rev. Paul Kacsur, & Dr. Jonathan King

Contact:

Tom Benke, 210-355-3066 tbenke@sbcglobal.net

Description: Bridges Class is a lecture format Bible study led by Clergy and Lay Leaders studying various books of the Bible and other materials as the class may decide.

Presently the Class is studying the book of Daniel. The class is in a 12-week study of Romans, April 14 - July 7. All classes are available on podcast at fpcsanantonio.org/audio.

Sundays

9:30 AM | Adult Classes

Connections Room: Contacts:

224 Boxy Hornberger, 210 867-3321 boxy@hfgtx.com Trebes Sasser, 210-844-7874 tsasser@rpitx.com 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.

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Sundays

9:30 AM | Adult Classes Mama Bear Apologetics Class for Parents Room: Contact:

108 Rachel Gremillion, rcgremillion@gmail.com

Description: “Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality” is a valuable resource aimed at empowering parents to educate and guide their children toward understanding and respecting God’s intended plan for gender, sex, marriage, and family. It highlights the importance of helping our children comprehend the clear and unwavering design that God has established for families. By delving into this book, we equip ourselves with the knowledge and insights needed to become the wise and dependable mentors our children require. Together, we can lead them towards embracing the life-affirming truths that God has in store for us.

9:30 AM | Adult Classes

Old Testament Overview: God’s Plan of Redemption Through History Room: Dates: Contact:

300 Ends May 12 (will not meet Easter Sunday) Carrie Everson, carriee@fpcsat.org

Description: Take a journey with us through the Old Testament so that you can become more aware of God’s plan of redemption from Creation until the time of Christ.

We will be using the “CASKET EMPTY” curriculum.

Books and an Old Testament Timeline will be available for purchase for those who would like them.

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Location: Contact:

Student Center Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org

6th – 7th Grade

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!

High School

Sundays

9:30 AM | Youth Classes

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.

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Sundays

Sunday Children’s ministry Location: Contact:

First Floor Classrooms Rebecca Sweet, rebeccas@fpcsat.org

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

Pickup no later than 15 minutes after service/classes.

Parents, please use the security code texted to you to access the hallway to drop-off or pick-up your child(ren). Guests, a volunteer greeter can assist you with hallway access, or there is a phone number posted for assistance.

Childcare for 9:30 AM Traditional or Modern Service: Drop-off Times

Pick-up Time

Ages

9:15 - 9:30 AM

10:30 AM

Birth - Kinder

Children Attending 9:30 AM Sunday School: Drop-off Times

Pick-up Time

Ages

9:15 - 9:30 AM

10:30 AM

Birth - 5th Grade

Childcare for 11:00 AM Traditional or Modern Service: Drop-off Times

Pick-up Time

Ages

10:45 - 11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Birth - Kinder

Childcare (9:15 AM - 12:00 PM) 120 & 121 | Nursery: 26 months and under 115 & 116 | Childcare: 2-3 years 119 | Childcare: Preschool 4s & Kinder 5s

Children’s Sunday School (9:30 AM -10:30 AM)

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115 & 116 | 2-3 years 119 | Preschool 4s & Kinder 5s 134 | Grades 1-2 135 or 138 | Grade 3-4 132 | Grade 5 (High Five)

Second Sunday Family Lunch Date: Time: Location: Contact:

May 12 12:30 PM Make Ready Market Chris Roper, christopherdavidroper@yahoo.com

Description: Every 2nd Sunday, walk or drive over to Make Ready Market food hall to share lunch and fellowship.

Middle School Bible Study (6th-8th) Time: Location: Contact:

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Off Campus Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org

Sundays

Sunday Afternoon

Description: Do you know a 6th – 8th grade student looking for a Biblical community to grow in God’s Word? Join us Sunday nights for snacks, community, and Scripture.

University Ministry “Family Time” Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

Ends Apr. 28 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 269 Wellesley Blvd.

Ben Henderson, 210-845-3845 benh@fpcsat.org

Description: Diving into Scripture over dinner!

High School Girls Bible Study Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM - 9:00 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? Join us Sunday nights for snacks, community, and Scripture.

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Discover, know, join FPC! 12

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? Sign up for both the DiscoverFPC! & KnowFPC! classes and you are on your way.

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.

Sign up for the next class or to be notified when additional classes are scheduled at fpcsanantonio.org/register-discoverfpc.

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.

2024-2025 Classes Summer 2024: Discover & Know Combined - June 2 Fall 2024: DiscoverFPC! - Sept. 22; KnowFPC! - Oct. 13 Winter 2025: DiscoverFPC! - Jan. 12; KnowFPC! - Feb. 2 Spring 2025: DiscoverFPC! - Mar. 2; KnowFPC! - Mar. 23 Summer 2025: Discover & Know Combined - May 18

Young Adult Contact:

Carrie Everson, 210-226-0215 carriee@fpcsat.org

University Contact:

Ben Henderson, 210-845-3845

YAC Gospel Community Groups are for ages 18-35 to gather and grow together. These groups meet at least twice a month to help you grow in your relationship with Christ as you walk with one another in fellowship and studying God’s Word together. More information and sign up at fpcsanantonio.org/gcgroups.

Monday PM

Mixed YAC Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM Various Caleb Barber, 281-660-7373 Bella Martinez, 210-379-7374

Tuesday PM

Mixed YAC - Canterbury Hill Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM 417 Canterbury Hill Natalie Scheifele, 210-557-9515 Preston Miller, 210-860-4559

Mixed YAC - Lamont Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM 141 Lamont Avenue Jaime Fields, 832-704-0743 Andrew Fields, 281-961-8383

Young Adults Groups

YAC Gospel Community Groups

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Weekdays

Week at a glance Mon

Hollywood Park Area Monday Night Bible Study and Fellowship 7:00 PM | Off Campus

TUES

Women’s Bible Study Session 2 9:30 AM | Covenant Hall (Mar. 19 - Apr. 30) Literature Circle 1:00 PM | McCullough Room | 2nd Tuesdays (May 14)

WED

Children’s Choir (4 yrs – 5th Grade) 5:00 PM | Assembly Room (Ends May 8) Sanctuary Handbells 5:30 PM | Room 309 Modern Worship Band Rehearsal 7:00 PM | Westminster Hall Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM | Room 318 High School Guys Bible Study 7:00 PM | Off Campus

THUR

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Men’s Breakfast Bible Study 7:00 AM | Geneva Room

FRI

Weekdays

Week at a glance Friday Singers 9:00 AM | Rehearsal Fridays | Off Campus 9:30 AM | Performance Fridays | Off Campus KEYS Friday Fitness 9:30 AM | Zoom & Room 224 KEYS Older Adult Ministry (Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit) 11:00 AM | Westminster Hall (Offsite for special events & birthday lunches) KEYS Mahjong Players 1:00 PM | Geneva Room (2nd & 4th Fridays) Various Young Adult Gospel Community Groups meet throughout the week. See page 13 or fpcsanantonio.org/gcgroups for the current list.

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Weekdays

Mondays

Hollywood Park Area Bible Study and Fellowship Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Off Campus Ann Bunn, abunn811@gmail.com

Description: Consider joining us on Monday nights in Hollywood Park for a time of Bible study and fellowship.

We’ll explore God’s work in building His kingdom.

Tuesdays

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

March 19 – April 30 9:30 AM -11:45 AM Covenant Hall Catherine Miller, 210-394-2045 grcjmiller@sbcglobal.net

Description: Join us for an updated study from Kelly Minter as we examine Ruth’s journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. See how God proves Himself faithful as the One who rescues, revives, and restores. Bring a friend! Childcare available upon request.

Literature Circle Dates: Time: Location:

May 14 1:00 PM Social | 1:30 PM Review 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 the Literature Circle’s 50th Anniversary Year. More information and the 2023-2024 reading list are available at fpcsanantonio.org/lit-circle.

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Children’s Choir (Pre-K – 5th grade) Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

Ends May 8 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (Light dinner at 5:45 PM) Assembly Room (Room 136) 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! A light dinner is served after choir in the Nutrition Center. Register online at fpcsanantonio.org/childrens-choir.

Sanctuary Handbells Time: Location: Contact:

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

Weekdays

WEDNESDAYS

Description: Handbell ringing is fun, therapeutic and develops musicianship and teamwork. Handbell ringers should have the ability to read music, as well as basic hand/ eye coordination. For more information, please contact Dr. Jae Ha.

Modern Worship Band Rehearsal Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM-8:30 PM Westminster Hall Callan Brown, 210-271-2775 callanb@fpcsat.org

Description: The Modern Worship Band leads the music in our Modern Worship Services each Sunday. They also prepare music for other events, such as worship nights and special services. The Modern Worship team is always open to new members including adults, college students, and advanced high school students. The ability to learn based on reading chord charts and listening to recordings is very helpful, as well as prior experience being in church bands/ worship teams.

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Weekdays

WEDNESDAYS Continued Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM – 8:45 PM Room 318 Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717 tomd@fpcsat.org

Description: The Sanctuary Choir sings in our traditional worship services each Sunday. They also prepare music for major liturgical observances and present periodic concerts as musical offerings to the larger community. The Choir is always open to new members including adults, college students, and advanced high school students. The ability to read music and prior experience in choral singing is helpful as the choir prepares well over 100 pieces each year.

High School Guys Bible Study Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Off Campus Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org

Description: Do you know a 9th-12th grade guy looking for a community to join and grow with? Come join us each Sunday for a community navigating real life with Jesus.

Thursdays

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Time: Location Contact:

7:00 AM – 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, long-time veterans, and newcomers. As we read through the 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.

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Friday Singers Time:

Location: Contact:

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Rehearsal Days) 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM (Performance Days) Off Campus Charlotte Hains Gates, 210-271-2730 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. 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 (TV in Room 224) Jacqueline Crow Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org

Weekdays

FRIDAYS

Description: From wherever you are, keep your body moving, build strength and have fun together with other KEYS members in this weekly Zoom Fitness Class. For those who wish to attend the class and then join KEYS by 11:00 AM, you can watch the Zoom feed at FPC in Room 224. Contact Joe Moore for the Zoom link and join in!

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Weekdays

KEYS Older Adult Ministry

(Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit) KEYS Friday Program & Lunch 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 50 yr+ adults for fun weekly programs designed to educate and enlighten. RSVP for lunch each week ($13) at the Reception Desk or email keys@fpcsat.org. The 3rd Friday of each month we celebrate our birthdays at a local restaurant beginning at 11:30 AM, with the shuttle departing FPC at 10:45 AM. May 3 – Pastor Joe Moore’s 70th Birthday Blast, bring a White Elephant Gift May 10 – Speaker: Rev. Paul Kacsur, retired minister & Bridges Class teacher May 17 – Birthday Lunch at Comfort Café, Los Patios (meal by cash or check donation, $15 suggested) May 24 – Memorial Day, Air Force Band of the West Concert

KEYS Mahjong Players Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

2nd and 4th Fridays 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 Various Times, Dates, and Locations Contact: Pat Brodeen, 210-383-3083 pat@brodeen.com

Description: WOC offers a range of women’s Circles that meet monthly. These meetings occur in various locations, including homes and the church, often incorporating lunch. The Circles serve different purposes, such as Bible study, knitting and crocheting prayer shawls, providing meals for families with newborns or those recovering from surgery, and supporting mothers of young children.

Additionally, there is a Literature Circle that welcomes men and a Circle of Concern that organizes memorial receptions at the church. Many women participate in multiple Circles. For specific dates, times, and contact details, please refer to fpcsanantonio.org/woc. Visitors are always welcome!

April Friday & Saturday, April 26-27

Fiesta Office Closure & Parking

Church offices will be closed Friday, April 26, for the Battle of the Flowers holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, April 29. The Parking Management Company will be selling parking spaces in our large lot on a first-come, first-serve basis on Friday and Saturday, April 26 - 27. Proceeds from these days will go to support our mission partners, so we encourage everyone to purchase a spot in our lot if you will be downtown for the parades!

Upcoming Events

Ongoing

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Upcoming Events

April continued Sunday, April 28

Baptism Seminar for Child/Infant Baptisms Time: Location: Contact:

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Room 108 Heather Beltrame, heatherb@fpcsat.org

Carrie Everson, carriee@fpcsat.org Description: Discover the beauty of baptism and the enduring grace of God at our upcoming baptism seminar, mandatory for parents of infants or children seeking to be baptized at FPC. Our next seminar is on April 28 with two more scheduled during 2024. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/ baptism for more information on baptisms at FPC. To schedule a baptism, or for more information about infant, child, or adult baptisms, contact Heather Beltrame.

May Wednesday, May 1

University Ministries Pizza and Redbulls!

Time: Location: Contact:

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Trinity University Coates Library Ben Henderson, 210-845-3845, benh@fpcsat.org

Description: Join us for an evening of pizza, Red Bulls, and fellowship with our university ministry!

Thursday, May 2

National Day of Prayer & Prayer Walk Time: Location: Contact:

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10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Meet at Avenue E entrance to FPC Eva Eckburg, 210-488-1939, eva.eckburg@yahoo.com

Description: Please pray for the USA on the National Day of Prayer. You are also invited to a short prayer service then walk to Travis Park for prayers, then on to Main Plaza for National Day of Prayer at 11:30 AM as we worship and lift our prayers for San Antonio and the nation.

Saturday, May 4

Serve Locally: Bingo at Morningside Time: Ages: Contact:

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Open to all ages Jim Clouse, James.clouse42@gmail.com

Description:Join Local Missions for a morning of Bingo, coffee, and donuts at Morningside Ministries. Open to all ages, this event fosters fellowship and serves the community. To sign up or learn more, contact Jim Clouse.

Sunday, May 5

Youth Sunday Time: Ages: Contact:

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Open to all students grade 6-12 Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org

Description: Join us as we lead worship in all three services at FPC! Roles include leading liturgy, joining the choir in performing, helping with audio/video equipment, and more.

Women’s Faith Gathering Time: Location: Contact:

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Home of Jill Peavy, 117 Ridgemont, 78209 Marti Seal, 210-360-9796 mseal3385@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

May Continued

Description: All generations of women are invited to attend a casual evening at the home of Jill Peavy. Becky Prichard and Savannah Schatte will share their faith stories—why they love Jesus and the impact he has made in their lives!

Invite a friend.

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Upcoming Events

May Continued Wednesday, May 8

Women of the Church May Coffee Time: Location: Contact:

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Home of Laura Zachry 334 Geneseo Rd San Antonio 78209 Mary Ann Randolph, maryannrandolph.randolph@gmail.com

Description: Join us as we celebrate and honor the past presidents of Women of the Church with a coffee at the beautiful home of Laura Zachry. Delicious refreshments will be served, and donations will be accepted toward the First Presbyterian Church Children’s Center & AWC Centers (formerly Any Woman Can.) Valet parking will be available. Register for free at fpcsanantonio.org/women.

The Center presents: Lunch featuring Katie McCoy Time: Location: Contact:

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Westminster Hall Marianne Ryan, marianner@fpcsat.org

Description: Join us for a thought-provoking event hosted

by The Center for Theological Study & Discipleship at Westminster Hall, First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio. We are excited to feature author and speaker Katie McCoy who will be discussing the Biblical Perspective on Human Sexuality and Gender Identity. Register for free at bit.ly/katie-mccoy.

Katie McCoy serves as Director of Women’s Ministry at Texas Baptists. She holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Seminary (TX), where she served on faculty for five years. Katie’s research includes the patterns of justice for women in Old Testament laws as well as the intersection of theology, gender, and women’s studies. She is a frequent speaker and writer on women’s and gender issues. She is the author of To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond and contributes to World News Group (WNG).

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Friday, May 10, 2024

FPC Children’s Center Fundraiser 7th Annual Spring Fling Luau Time: Location: Contact:

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Magnolia Gardens, 2030 N. Main Ave, 78212 Ellie Escamilla, amyl@fpcsat.org

Description: Join us for the FPC Children’s Center’s 7th Annual Spring Fling Luau. Enjoy time together bidding on fun auctions, and a delicious dinner with cash bar. Visit bit. ly/fpcc-spring-fling-24 for tickets and sponsorship. Tickets are $50 per individual or $400 per table. Sponsor a teacher’s continuing education for $50. Get ready to have fun while supporting our preschool!

Saturday, May 11

Serve Locally: Foster Parents’ Day Out Time: Location: Contact:

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM First Baptist Church, 515 McCullough Ave. Lindsay Selli, lindsays@fpcsat.org

Celebrate Foster Care Awareness Month in May by joining FBC and the South Texas Alliance for Orphans to create a secure and enjoyable space for foster kids so their foster parents can take a break on a Saturday morning.

Volunteers from both churches will offer children music, Bible activities, games, crafts, and snacks throughout the morning. To participate, please email Lindsay Selli.

Upcoming Events

May Continued

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Upcoming Events

May Continued Sunday, May 12, 2024

Mother’s Day Tours of AWC Centers Women’s Health Mobile Clinic Time: Location: Contact:

8:15 AM - 12:15 AM On the Street Outside the Ave. E Entrance Lindsay Selli, lindsays@fpcsat.org

Description: AWC Centers (formerly Any Woman Can) is part of the Kingdom Restoration Lab (KRL) located at FPC and a Local Mission Partner. Celebrate Mother’s Day and support women’s health with tours of the new AWC Centers’ Women’s Health Mobile Unit. The “clinic on wheels” will be able to offer free pregnancy tests, sonograms, and STD testing all over San Antonio. Join us outside on Ave E. that morning for a tour.

Friday, May 17

Middle School Youth 7-11 Time: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM FPC Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org

Description: Join us for free food, games, fellowship, and fun… all 5th grade and middle school students welcome!

Sunday, May 19

5th Grade Graduation Time: Location: Contact:

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Assembly Room Rebecca Sweet, rebeccas@fpcsat.org

Description: Join us in a special morning dedicated to celebrating our graduating 5th grade students! Along with their families, all 5th graders are invited to enjoy a morning of festivities as we honor their achievements.

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Sunday, May 19

FPC Police Officer Appreciation Day Time: Location: Contact:

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM FPC Campus Wendy Garcia, wendyg@fpcsat.org

Description: We will be recognizing the police officers who help secure the church during the week and on Sundays.

We will have a grab-and-go breakfast for them and hope that other ministry areas will create ways to thank them.

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

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Westminster Hall Cody Heffron, codyheffron@yahoo.com

Description: Come join us for a gathering of men of all ages! Enjoy food, fellowship, and hear from our guest speaker. Let’s strengthen our relationship with the Lord and each other while enjoying a delicious dinner. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for encouragement and connection. RSVP at fpcsanantonio.org/men-dinner.

Monday, May 27

Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Upcoming Events

May Continued

Summer June 1-8

Pray for our Dominican Republic Mission Trip Contact:

Carrie Everson, carriee@fpcsat.org Danielle Couch, Daniellem.couch@gmail.com

Description: The team will spend a week serving with Food for the Hungry in El Circadillo, Dominican Republic.

Please pray for them as they live in the community, build relationships, and serve alongside locals in community projects.

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Upcoming Events

Summer continued June 13-24

Pray for our Uganda Mission Trip Contact:

Ellen Meadows, e.meadows@att.net Mike Meadows, m_j_meadows@yahoo.com

Description: The team will connect and serve with FPC Global Mission Partners: Operation Uganda, EMI, and Rescue One More.

June 17 - 21

Vacation Bible School Location: Time: Contact:

FPC 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Rebecca Sweet, rebeccas@fpcsat.org

Description: Dive into a scuba adventure at VBS! Kids 4 years old to 5th grade (completed) will explore the wonders of the ocean and grow in friendship with God. Cost is $20 per child with scholarships available. Teens 6th grade and up can volunteer. Register your kids and sign up as a volunteer at fpcsanantonio.org/vbs.

July 13-20

Pray for our High School Mission Trip to Mexico Contact:

Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org

Description: Our high school student will serve with The Yucatan Peninsula Mission (YPM) and Armor Ministries in Quintana Roo in Leona Vicario, Mexico.

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Sunday, August 11

Back to School Prayer at the Flagpole Location: Time: Contact:

Your Local School Campus Flagpole 5:00 PM Pamela Young, pyoung141@gmail.com

Description: You are encouraged to join us at schools all around our city to pray for students, teachers and staff.

Mark your calendar and participate in this special event, at your local neighborhood school or wherever you may be. You may gather at the flagpole at your child’s school or any school you choose. Bring family, friends, and join us in covering our schools in prayer .

Sunday, August 18 Kickoff Sunday Location: Time:

FPC Campus 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Description: Save the date for our yearly celebration of kicking off the fall semester at FPC.

Friday, August 23

FPC Children’s Center Golf Tournament Fundraiser Location: Time: Contact:

Olmos Basin Golf Course 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM | Shotgun start 8:30 AM Cory Prichard, forefpcc@fpcsat.org

Upcoming Events

Summer continued

Description: Registration is $250/individual, $1000/4-person team and includes burger lunch and prizes.

Visit fpcsanantonio.org/fpcc-golf to register by August 16.

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Fall Wednesdays, September 4 - November 13 Alpha Class Location: Time: Contact:

FPC Student Center 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Elizabeth Crites, 713-822-0222 crcrites@aol.com

Description: Alpha is a safe place to talk openly about life’s big questions, connect with others, and talk about God. Alpha is for everyone regardless of background or beliefs.

Nonbelievers, believers without a church, new believers, and mature believers will benefit from this course. Each week, we’ll have a meal, watch a video, and talk in small groups. The videos share what Christians believe and let people share their own views without and wrong answers or judgment. Alpha is a chance to invite someone to learn about Christianity in a friendly, non-threatening way.

Friday - Sunday, October 4-6 FPC Women’s Retreat Location: Contact:

T Bar M Camp & Retreat, New Braunfels, TX Becky Prichard, beckyp@fpcsat.org

Description: Nurture your faith at a women’s retreat weekend filled with fellowship, worship, and reflection.

Pause, recharge, and connect away from daily chaos at T Bar M Camp in New Braunfels, TX. Early Bird registration is open until June 1 ($185 - $450 depending on room occupancy) at fpcsanantonio.org/womens-retreat. Deposit due at time of registration. Regular registration ($210$475) will be from June 1 - September 4. Full payment due

by September 4.

The Children’s Center is enrolling both part-time and full-time. Contact Laura Ortiz at laurao@fpcsat.org, visit fpcsanantonio.org/childrens-center, or call (210) 225-0960. Get on the waitlist by filling out the form at bit.ly/fpccc-waitlist-form.

Be a part of the congregational inventory of skills, resources, relationships, connections, and spiritual gifts the FPC family has to advance God’s kingdom locally and globally. Understand your unique gifts and how you can serve for God’s glory. Complete the FPC Gifts and Talents Inventory at fpcsanantonio.org/gifts-survey. For more information, please contact lindsays@fpcsat.org.

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