Summer 2021 Ministry Guide

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SUNDAYS 6 | Sunday AM at a Glance 7 | 10:00 AM Adult Classes (organized alphabetically) 9 | 10:00 AM Youth Classes 10 | Sunday Children’s Classes

CONTENTS

Church Maps

Weekdays (organized by time) 11 | Week at a Glance 12 | Mondays 12 | Tuesdays 13 | Wednesdays 14 | Thursdays 14 | Fridays

Events & Contacts 15 | Summer Events 17 | Fall Save the Dates 19 | Contacts

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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 226 | Arthur Gray Jones 224 | Connections 302 | Deep End (Sermon Discussion) 308 | Faithful Explorers 228 | The Uncomfortables Youth Student Center | 6-12 grade Children Assembly Room | Children’s Church | Grades 1-5

10:45 AM

Children’s Church Pickup

11:00 AM

Sanctuary | Traditional Worship

11:02 AM

Westminster Hall | Contemporary Worship

12:00 pm

Childcare Pickup

9:45 AM - 11:30 AM Fellowship Time in the McCullough

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

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Sunday Cookie Ministry - Bakers Needed!

Calling all Bakers! We are again offering home-baked cookies during our Sunday Fellowship time and need your help to ensure we have enough each week for all to enjoy.

Please consider signing up for one or more days in the coming months. Go to fpcsanantonio.org/sunday-cookiebakers to sign up.

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

sundays

10:00 AM | Adult Classes

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: 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!

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sundays

10:00 AM | Adult Classes Class: Faithful Explorers Time: 10:00 AM Room: 308 Teachers: Chuck Bunn, chuck@bunngroup.com Pat Brodeen, pat@brodeen.com Description: We will be studying Paul’s letters to the early church this summer. As our class name suggests, we will faithfully explore how God equips each of us through His gifts to glorify His son, Jesus, and build up His body, the church. Everyone is welcome to participate in this fellowship.

Class: Time: Room: Teacher:

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

Description: We continue our study of R. C. Sproul’s “Essential Truths of the Christian Faith” as it creates an interesting and invigorating discussion of his comments, ideas and interpretations of Christian tradition and understanding.

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Class: Time: Room:

Contact:

6-12th Grade

10:00 AM Student Center (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.

sundays

10:00 AM | Youth Classes

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sundays

Sunday Children’s Classes Contact: Rozlyn Miller Cline, rozlynm@fpcsat.org

Nursery / Childcare (8:45AM - 12:00 PM) Birth - 1 years | Room 101 | FPC Caregivers 2-3 years | Room 116 | Caroline Becker 4 years-Kinder | Room 115 | FPC Caregiver

Children’s Church (10:00 -11:00 AM) Grades 1-5 | Assembly Room | Mrs. Rozlyn

Pick-up / Drop-off 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 (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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MON

RESET Gathering 7:00 PM | Westminster Hall July 26 & August 23 Young Adult RESET Small Groups Various | Various | Approx. 2x per month

TUES

Morning ONE Prayer Training 9:00 AM | Room 224 July 13 Summer Youth Fellowship Nights Various Times | Various Off Campus Locations July 13, July 27

weekdays

Week at a glance

Evening ONE Prayer Training 6:00 PM | Room 224 August 10

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Monthly Virtual Prayer Room 11:00 AM | Zoom July 7 & August 4 Online GriefShare Support Group 6:30 PM | Zoom June 2 - August 25 Sanctuary Choir 7:00 PM | Choir Room Resumes mid-August

Thurs Fri

University Summer Bible Study 5:00 PM | The Pearl Starts June 10 Friday Singers 9:30 AM | Choir Room Starts August 13 KEYS (Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit) 11:00 AM | Zoom

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MONDAYS

RESET Gathering - Young Adult Community Dates: Time: Location: Contact

July 26 & August 23 7:00 - 8:15 PM Westminster Hall Rev. Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org Carrie Everson, carriee@fpcsat.org

Description: Join other Young Adults 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 and visit fpcsanantonio.org/reset for more information and to sign up for a small group.

Young Adult 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

ONE Prayer Training

Morning Date: July 13 | 9:00 AM - Noon Evening Date: August 10 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM Location: Room 224 Contact: Ginny Porata, ginnyvan490@gmail.com Registration:

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.

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Summer Youth Fellowship Nights Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

July 13 & July 27 Various Times - Evenings Various Off-Campus Locations Alex Clary, alexc@fpcsat.org

Description: Be on the lookout for this fellowship opportunity this summer with our Student Ministry! We will be meeting for a meal and having a socially distanced outdoor gathering with fun fellowship a few Tuesday evenings over the next two months. Check our Instagram @fpcsayouth or contact Alex for more information.

WEDNESDAYS

weekdays

Tuesdays Continued

Monthly Virtual Prayer Room Dates: Time: Room: Contact:

July 7 & August 4 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Zoom 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.

Online GriefShare Support Group Dates: Time: Location: Leader:

June 2 - August 25 6:30 - 8:00 PM Zoom Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org

Description: GriefShare is a 13 week video based grief support group. We are offering this group on Zoom on Wednesday evenings. Although the series focuses on personal loss of a loved one, it can be very helpful to friends or family coming alongside those who have experienced loss. Everyone is welcome to participate in our online Wednesday GriefShare Support Group. Register for Wednesdays at www.griefshare. org/groups/133675.

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weekdays

WEDNESDAYS Continued Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Dates:

Time: Room: Contact:

Select rehearsals in June, No rehearsals in July 7:00 PM Choir Room Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717 or tomd@fpcsat.org

Description: Join us as we seek to glorify God through our Sanctuary Choir this summer. Our regular weekly rehearsals will resume in mid-August.

Thursdays

University Summer Bible Study Time: Location: Contact:

5:00 PM The Pearl Alex Solorio, alexs@fpcsat.org

Description: For all those who will be in San Antonio this summer, join us for weekly Bible study and fellowship! We hope you will be able to join us for some faith and fellowship.

FRIDAYS

Friday Singers Rehearsal Dates: Time: Room: Contact:

Resumes August 13 9:30 AM Choir Room Charlotte Hains, 210-710-7173 or charlottehains@gmail.com Description: Friday Singers is an outreach ministry to retirement and rehabilitation communities around our area.

All are welcome to our rehearsals. Come if you love to sing!

KEYS (Keeping Everyone Young in Spirit)

Time: 11:00 AM Location: Zoom Contact: Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org

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Description: Join with other 50 year+ adults for informative weekly programs and online fellowship! Visit fpcsanantonio.org/KEYS for more information.

Summer Young Adult Community Hangout

Date: Wednesday, July 14 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM Location: Hops and Hounds (13838 Jones Maltsberger, 78232) Contact: Rev. Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org Carrie Everson, carriee@fpcsat.org Description: Come to Hops and Hounds on the Northeast side and bring your dog if you have one! If not, just come hang out and have some food, drinks, and great conversation!

Children’s City Scavenger Hunt

Date: Thursday, July 15 Time: 9:00 - 11:00AM Location: Downtown San Antonio Contact: Rozlyn Miller Cline, rozlynm@fpcsat.org Registration: fpcsanantonio.org/kids-events Description: Join other FPC families as we head out on a scavenger hunt exploring our great city of San Antonio!

Meet in the church parking lot at 9:00 AM to receive the map and instructions. Return to FPC between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM for lunch and devotionals. Don’t miss this amazing time of fun and fellowship.

summer Events

Summer Events

KinMart School Supply Drive (with FPC L.O.V.E. Initiative) Date: Event Time: Location: Contact:

Drive ends July 18, Event is July 24 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Westminster Hall Lindsay Selli, lindsays@fpcsat.org Danielle Couch, daniellem.couch@gmail.com

Description: FPC is one of the host sites for KinMart, an event designed by The Alliance to help local foster families.

On July 24, we will welcome families to Westminster Hall for an enjoyable and cost-less “shopping” experience for school supplies. You can help in two ways: donate school supplies by July 18 or volunteer the day of the event. Please visit fpcsanantonio.org/kinmart for more information.

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Summer Events

Summer Events Continued

Global Mission Partners Visiting FPC Date: Contact:

First week of August Lindsay Selli, lindsays@fpcsat.org

Description: Opportunties in the works to visit with Global Mission Partners visiting FPC.

Global Leadership Summit Date: Location: Contact:

Thursday - Friday | August 5-6 First Presbyterian Church or Online Wendy Garcia, wendyg@fpcsat.org Phone: 210-271-2716

Registration: GlobalLeadership.org/Summit Description: You have influence, and your leadership matters! On Thursday - Friday, August 5-6, 2021 join a worldwide audience of curious, growth-minded, changedriven men and women like you for the premier leadership event of 2021—The Global Leadership Summit. As a Covenant Partner or attender of First Presbyterian Church, we welcome you to use the exclusive discount code 21HSFAMILY by July 13, 2021 to get your tickets for only $99 and $129 thereafter! Register at GlobalLeadership.org/ Summit, select First Presbyterian Church San Antonio as your Host Site and enter the code.

Summer Young Adult Community Hangout

Date: Sunday, August 8 Time: 5:00 PM Location: McAllister Park (13102 Jones Maltsberger, 78232) Contact: Rev. Mitchell Moore, mitchellm@fpcsat.org Carrie Everson, carriee@fpcsat.org Description: Outdoor games at McAllister Park - lawn games, spikeball, and more! Water and snacks will be provided.

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Back to School Prayer at the Flagpole

Date: Sunday, August 15 Time: 5:30 - 6:00 PM Location: Your local school flagpole Contact: Jeannie Dullnig, jdullnig@att.net Description: What better way to send the children and faculty of our city back to school, than by asking God’s protection for all of those involved in education? Family, friends, and students gather at the flagpole of your neighborhood school or whatever school you prefer on Sunday, August 15 at 5:30 PM to pray for 30 minutes.

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 teachers and subsititutes. They are also enrolling children for all classrooms: ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Fall Save the Dates Kick-Off Sunday

summer Events

Summer Events Continued

Date: Sunday, August 22 Time: 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM Description: Mark your calendar for this fun Sunday where we come back to Kick-Off the Fall semester at FPC!

Sunday Youth Fellowship Night Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday, August 22 Evening TBD TBD Off-Campus Location Alex Clary, alexc@fpcsat.org

Description: Be on the lookout for this fellowship opportunity with our Student Ministry! We will be meeting for a meal and having a socially distanced outdoor gathering with fun fellowship to begin the fall semester. Check our Instagram @fpcsayouth or contact Alex for more information.

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save the dates

Fall Save the Dates continued

Pathways to Hope Virtual Conference Date: Time: Location: Contact: Register:

Friday - Saturday, August 27-28 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM Live Streamed Online NAMI@NAMISAT.org www.pathwaystohope.net

Description: This year the Pathways to Hope Conference will be virtual again! Join this community mental health initiative as they build partnerships between mental health care and faith communities to eliminate stigma and provide hope for mental wellness. Visit www.pathwaystohope.net for more information and registration.

New Session of DivorceCare Support Group Date: Location: Contact:

Wednesdays, September 8 - December 15 Room 226 Butch Gerfers, gerfers@flash.net

Registration: www.divorcecare.org/groups/133101 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.

Women of Faith Retreat Date: Location: Contact:

Friday - Saturday, September 10-11 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Becky Prichard, beckyp@fpcsat.org

Registration: fpcsanantonio.org/women Description: Join women of all ages for a time of connection, fun, and worship as together we look at our identity as beloved daughters of God and what it means to live our lives in response to God’s love for us.

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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 Janet Wernli janetw1966@hotmail.com | 210-414-8906

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 19

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