SUMMER 2024 MINISTRY GUIDE
MINISTRY STAFF CONTACTS
210-226-0215 | www.fpcsanantonio.org
ADULT EDUCATION
CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION
CHILDREN’S CENTER
Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller
Sheila Figueroa | sheilaf@fpcsat.org | x 259
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
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
YOUNG ADULTS
OLDER ADULTS & MARRIAGE
CARE & PRAYER
CONNECTIONS
Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214
Nancy Scheifele | bbnn.scheifele@gmail.com | 210-315-1618 Pat Brodeen | pat@brodeen.com | 210-383-3083
Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214 Carrie Everson | carriee@fpcsat.org | x 267
Rev. Dr. Joe Moore | joem@fpcsat.org | x 226 RSVP for events by calling the Church Front Desk
Rev. Scott Simpson | scotts@fpcsat.org | x 212 Lisa Snow | lisas@fpcsat.org | x 260
Wendy Garcia | wendyg@fpcsat.org | x 216
MENTAL HEALTH mentalhealth@fpcsat.org | 210-271-2708
MUSIC
MISSIONS
SCHEDULING
Tom Dooling | tomd@fpcsat.org | x 217 Callan Brown | callanb@fpcsat.org | x 275
Rev. Mitchell Moore | mitchellm@fpcsat.org | x 214
Lindsay Selli | lindsays@fpcsat.org | x 258 Marianne Ryan | marianner@fpcsat.org | x 210
Kyrenda King-Rogers | kyrendakr@fpcsat.org | x 257
Youth Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School
Discover, Know, Join FPC
Young Adult Community Groups
SUNDAYS
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:30 AM 301 | Faithful Explorers
9:15 AM 1st Floor | Children’s Ministries Dropoff
231 | FPC3 (McCullough Room)
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
Youth - Student Center
5th Grade, 6-7th Grade, 8th Grade, & High School
Children - 1st Floor Classrooms
117 & 121 | 26 months & under | Babies & Crawlers
115 & 116 | 2-3 years | Childcare & Sunday School
119 | 4 - Kinder | Childcare & Sunday School
Assembly Room | 1st - 4th Grade
Student Center | 5th Grade
10:30 AM 1st Floor | Children’s Sunday School Pickup
231 | FPC3 30 Minutes (McCullough Room)
10:40 AM 318 | Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (July 7 - 28) See page 14
11:00 AM Sanctuary | Traditional Worship
Westminster Hall | Modern Worship
12:00 PM 1st Floor | Childcare Pickup (Birth - Kinder)
12:30 PM 2nd Sunday FPC Family Lunch | Make Ready Market (July 14 & August 11) See page 11
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.
SUNDAYS
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 9.
SUNDAYS
8:30 AM | ADULT CLASSES
Faithful Explorers
Location: Room 301
Teacher: Chuck Bunn, chuck@bunngroup.com
Contact: Pat Brodeen, pat@brodeen.com
Description: In the midst of 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
Location: Room 302
Contact: 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 summer we will be studying “Habits of the Household” by Justin Whitmel Earley. Please join us for discussion and fellowship.
Arthur Gray Jones
Location: St. Andrews Room Teacher: 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.
9:30 AM | ADULT CLASSES
Bridges
Location: Room 315 (Covenant Hall)
Teachers: Rev. Dr. Ron Scates, Rev. Chris Scruggs, Ellen Frazier, Garland Henderson, and John Peters
Contact: Tom Benke, 210-355-3066 tbenke@sbcglobal.net
Description: Bridges Class is a lecture format Bible study. This Summer we will complete the 12- week study of Romans, ending on July 7. Ensuing classes will be, as leadership determines, centered around personal testimonies of faith, beginning with Dr. Fred Brown on July 14. All adult ages welcome. Audio recordings of all classes are available on the FPC San Antonio podcast at fpcsanantonio.org/audio.
Connections
Location: Room 224
Contacts: 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.
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM | SUNDAY YOUTH CLASSES
Location: Student Center
Contact: Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org
Kerri Napoli, kerrin@fpcsat.org
Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org
5th Grade
Description: Students graduating out of the 5th grade are invited to move on up to our Middle School Sunday School class during the Summer.
6th – 8th Grade
Description: All 6th - 8th grade students are invited to join our Sunday School class that applies our faith in real, practical ways.
High School
Description: Are you 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.
SUNDAY CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Location: First Floor Classrooms
Contact: 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
9:15 - 9:30 AM 10:30 AM Birth - 5th Grade Children Attending 9:30 AM Sunday School:
Drop-off Times Pick-up Time Ages
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)
117 & 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)
115 & 116 | 2-3 years
119 | Preschool 4s & Kinder 5s
Assembly Room | Grades 1-4
Student Center | Grade 5 (High Five)
Discover, know, join FPC!
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/join.
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
Fall 2024: DiscoverFPC! - Sept. 22; KnowFPC! - Oct. 13
Winter 2025: DiscoverFPC! - Jan. 12; KnowFPC! - Feb. 2
Spring 2025: DiscoverFPC! - Mar. 2; KnowFPC! - Mar. 23
YOUNG ADULTS COMMUNITY SUNDAYS
2nd Sunday FPC Family Lunch
Dates: Sundays, July 14 & August 11
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Make Ready Market
Contact: Chris Roper, christopherdavidroper@yahoo.com
Description: Gather with other Young Adults for lunch after worship!
YAC GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Contact: Young Adult - Carrie Everson, 210-226-0215, carriee@fpcsat.org
University - Ben Henderson, 210-845-3845, benh@fpcsat.org
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 Mixed YAC Group
Time & Location: 7:00 PM | Various Locations
Contact: Caleb Barber, 281-660-7373
Bella Martinez, 210-379-7374
Tuesday Mixed YAC Group - Canterbury Hill
Time & Location: 7:00 PM | 417 Canterbury Hill
Contact: Natalie Scheifele, 210-557-9515
Preston Miller, 210-860-4559
Tuesday Mixed YAC Group - Lamont
Time & Location: 7:00 PM | 141 Lamont Avenue
Contact: Jaime Fields, 832-704-0743
Andrew Fields, 281-961-8383
Text YAC to 210-981-3339 to join the YAC texting group and stay up to date with the Young Adult Community this Summer.
Young Adults Community
WEEKDAYS
WEEK AT A GLANCE
TUES Moms In Prayer Monthly Meeting
1:00 PM | Room 228 (July 2 & August 6)
WED University Summer Break Bible Study
6:30 PM | 521 Ridgemont Avenue (July 3 - August 7; excluding Jul. 17)
Modern Worship Band Rehearsal
7:00 PM | Westminster Hall (Jun. 12 & Jul. 3 - Aug.)
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM | Room 318 (May 29 - June 26 - not meeting Wednesdays in July)
THUR Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
7:00 AM | Geneva Room (not meeting July 4)
FRI KEYS (50+) Friday Fitness
9:30 AM | Zoom
KEYS (50+) Summer Monthly Birthday Lunches
11:30 AM (Shuttle at 10:45 AM) | Local Restaurants (Jun. 28, Jul. 19, Aug. 16)
KEYS (50+) Mahjong Players
11:00 AM | Geneva Room (2nd & 4th Fridays)
TUESDAYS
Moms In Prayer Summer Meetings
Dates: July 2 & August 6
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Room 228
Contact: Debbie Taylor, rpdstaylor@gmail.com
Description: The Prayer Ministry at FPC is excited to announce the launch of a Moms In Prayer International group. Our initial meetings will be held for one hour on the first Tuesday of June, July, and August, with weekly sessions beginning in September.
This is a wonderful opportunity to praise God and support one another in prayer. In small groups of 2-3, each member will pray a provided scripture over one child and one specific need of that child, as guided by the Holy Spirit. We will also pray for the First Presbyterian Children’s Center over the summer.
Moms who participate often say it’s their favorite hour of the week! We hope you’ll consider joining us. If you require childcare, please let us know.
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.
WEEKDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
University Summer Break Bible Study
Dates: July 3 - August 7 (excluding Jul. 17)
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: 521 Ridgemont Avenue (Feldmann Home)
Contact: Ben Henderson, 210-845-3845, benh@fpcsat.org
Description: Family style fellowship over dinner followed by diving into God’s word!
Modern Worship Band Rehearsal
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Westminster Hall
Contact: 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.
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Dates: May 22 – June 26
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 318
Contact: Tom Dooling, 210-271-2717
tomd@fpcsat.org
Description: The Sanctuary Choir performs weekly in traditional worship services and prepares music for major liturgical events and community concerts. Open to adults, college students, and advanced high school students, the choir welcomes new members, especially those with music reading skills and choral experience, given their extensive annual repertoire. In July, rehearsals shift to Sunday mornings at 10:40 AM.
THURSDAYS
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Location Geneva Room
Contact: 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.
FRIDAYS
KEYS Friday Fitness
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Zoom
Teacher: Jacqueline Crow
Contact: Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org
Description: From wherever you are this summer, keep your body moving, build strength and have fun together with other KEYS members in this weekly Zoom Fitness Class. Contact Joe Moore for the Zoom link and join in!
KEYS (Keep Everyone Young in Spirit)
Summer Birthday Lunches
Dates: June 28, July 19, & August 16
Time: 11:30 AM Lunch, Shuttle at 10:45 AM
Location: June - Milano on Wurzbach, July - Chris Madrid’s, August - Paloma Blanca
Contact: Rev. Dr. Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org
Description: KEYS will take a summer break from its regular programs but will continue to host Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations. These events will be held on the 4th Friday in June and the 3rd Fridays in July and August. Participants can either meet directly at the venues or join a shuttle departing from FPC at 10:45 AM.
WEEKDAYS
WEEKDAYS
FRIDAYS CONTINUED
KEYS Mahjong Players
Dates: 2nd and 4th Fridays
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Geneva Room
Contact: Nancy Black, whythere@icloud.com
Description: Join in on the fun game of Mahjong at FPC! Beginners are always welcome and gentle, kind instruction is offered as we have fun together.
JULY
Wednesday, July 10
Youth Mission Day
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Mission Road
Contact: Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org or Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org
Description: Hey Youth! Get ready to make a difference and show some love for our city! Stay tuned for more details coming soon. Keep an eye on the weekly email for updates.
July 13-20
Pray for our High School Mission Trip to Mexico
Contact: Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org
Description: Please join us in prayer for our high school students serving with The Yucatan Peninsula Mission (YPM) and Armor Ministries in Quintana Roo, Leona Vicario, Mexico. May they be blessed with strength, compassion, and safety as they share love and make a difference in the community. May their efforts bring hope and transformation to all they encounter.
JULY CONTINUED
Thursday, July 25
Middle School Youth at Armadillo Boulders
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Armadillo Boulders (1119 Camden St, 78215)
Contact: Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org or Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org
Description: Hey, incoming 6th graders and middle schoolers! Get ready for a rockin’ adventure at Armadillo Boulders! Whether you’re scaling walls or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll need to sign a liability waiver to join the fun. Fill out your waiver form at fpcsanantonio.org/ youth. We’ll kick things off with check-in, followed by a quick bouldering orientation covering rules, safety tips, downclimbing, proper falling techniques, and how to navigate the grading system. Once that’s done, it’s time to climb to new heights!
AUGUST
Thursday, August 1
High School Youth Tubing Trip
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: TBD
Contact: Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org or Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org
Description: Hey High Schoolers! Get ready to chill and thrill—you’re invited to join us for an epic river tubing trip! Stay tuned for details, coming your way soon. Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun in the sun!
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
AUGUST CONTINUED
Thursday, August 8
Middle School Youth at Andretti’s Go Karts
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (5527 N Loop 1604 W, 78249)
Contact: Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org or Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org
Description: Hey Middle Schoolers! Buckle up for a thrilling day at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games! You’re invited to race go-karts and hang out with friends for an unforgettable adventure. Get ready to put the pedal to the metal and have a blast!
Sunday, August 11
Back to School Prayer at the Flagpole
Location: Your Local School Campus Flagpole
Time: 5:00 PM
Contact: Jeannie Dullnig, jdullnig@att.net
Description: Join us for an informal gathering to send the students and faculty of San Antonio back to school covered in prayer. 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 for the protection of the physical buildings as well as for all who will enter. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/pray-for-our-city.
Sunday, August 18
Kickoff Sunday
Location: FPC Campus
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact: Wendy Garcia, wendyg@fpcsat.org
Description: Save the date for our yearly celebration of kicking off the fall semester at FPC.
AUGUST CONTINUED
Friday, August 23
FPC Children’s Center Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Location: Olmos Basin Golf Course
Time: 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM | Shotgun start 8:30 AM
Contact: Colby Prichard, forefpcc@fpcsat.org
Description: Help support scholarships and teacher continuing education in our preschool at the first annual FPC Children’s Center Golf Tournament. Shotgun start at 8:30 AM. Registration is $250/individual, $1000/4-person team, and includes burger lunch and prizes. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/fpcc-golf to register by the Aug. 16 deadline.
RESUMES IN AUGUST
Wednesday, August 28
Children’s Choir for Pre K - 5th Grade
Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 136
Contact: Kathy Jamison, kathyj@fpcsat.org
Description: Children’s Choir is an exciting way for your kids to get involved, make friends, learn fun lessons, and get the opportunity to perform. A light dinner is served after choir in the Nutrition Center. Register for fall online at fpcsanantonio.org/childrens-choir or contact Kathy Jamison by email for more information.
Sanctuary Handbells
Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 309
Contact: Jae Ha, jaeh@fpcsat.org 210-271-2729
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
RESUMES IN AUGUST
Friday Singers
Time: Select rehearsals 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Performance Fridays | 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Location: Room 318 for rehearsals
Contact: Charlotte Hains, charlotteh@fpcsat.org 210-271-2730
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.
FALL DATES
Wednesdays, September 4 - November 13
Alpha Class
Location: FPC Student Center
Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Contact: 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.
FALL DATES CONTINUED
Friday - Sunday, October 4-6
FPC Fall Women’s Retreat
Location: T Bar M Camp & Retreat, New Braunfels, TX
Contact: 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. Regular registration ($210-$475) will be from June 1 - September 4. ($185$450 depending on room occupancy) at fpcsanantonio.org/ womens-retreat. Deposit due at time of registration. Full payment due by September 4.
Thursday, November 14
Zach Winters Free Concert
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Westminster Hall
Contact: Callan Brown, callanb@fpcsat.org
Description: Immerse yourself in Zach Winters’ enchanting indie-folk music at a free, all-ages concert at First Presbyterian Church. Experience soulful melodies that resonate with the profound and everyday moments of life.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FPC SERVES
Find all serving opportunities at FPC, locally, & globally at fpcsanantonio.org/serve.
Serve at FPC
Be a vital part of the FPC Family! We have serving opportunities for people of all ages and interests! We can be like Jesus by Loving One Another right here at FPC San Antonio. If you have an idea about a ministry or service that we currently do not offer, but you would like to see at FPC, please contact the church at (210-226-0215).
Serve Locally
FPC San Antonio loves our city! We partner with a variety of local mission partners to show the love of Christ to our neighbors and neighborhoods. Learn about our Local Missions Partners and how you can connect by visiting fpcsanantonio.org/local-missions or contacting Lindsay Selli, lindsays@fpcsat.org.
Serve Globally
Learn about our Global Missions Partners, both missionaries and ministries, and how you can connect globally, visit fpcsanantonio.org/global-missions or contact Lindsay Selli, lindsays@fpcsat.org.
Text “Missions” to 210-981-3339 to receive updates about ongoing and upcoming opportunities to connect and serve with our Local & Global Missions Partners.
SERVE LOCALLY
Saturday, August 3
KinMart - Foster Family Back to School Event
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: FPC San Antonio
Contact: Lindsay Selli, lindsays@fpcsat.org or Marianne Ryan, marianner@fpcsat.org
Description: FPC is one of the host sites for KinMart, an event designed by FPC partner, The Alliance, to help local foster and kinship families as they go back to school. On August 3, we will welcome preregistered families to FPC for an enjoyable and cost-less “shopping” experience for school supplies. You can help in two ways: donate school supplies by July 28 or volunteer the day of the event. Donate new, quality school supplies by July 28 to Marianne Ryan or Lindsay Selli at FPC, or via our Amazon Wishlist - https:// amzn.to/44NeSY2. Volunteer at bit.ly/kinmart24-serve.
CAM Summer Internships
Contact: Mary Henderson, 210-842-0208 mhenderson@cam-sa.org
Description: Did you know CAM offers unpaid summer internships for students ages 15+? For many years, students have greatly benefited from this program, gaining realworld nonprofit experience. Various roles are available to suit every personality. Serve for 10 days with flexible scheduling. Experience the power of Godly service.
FPC SERVES
FPC SERVES SERVE LOCALLY
Serve with Life Restored!
Dates: 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: FPC Nutrition Center
Contact: Carolyn Thomas, 210-788-6201
carolyn@liferestoredsa.org
Sara Ames, 210-849-6291
Description: Join Life Restored at FPC for their Bible Study for young mothers on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. Whether you join in the Bible study, provide or serve lunch, provide transportation, or assist in the children’s room, you’re making an eternal impact!
CAM’s Annual Back-to-School Program
Location: Christian Assistance Ministries
Contact: Sylvia Garcia, 210-223-4099
sgarcia@cam-sa.org
Description: CAM’s annual Back-to-School Program helps students with necessary school supplies. Donors can “adopt-a-child” by purchasing items on their supply list and packing them in a new backpack. CAM staff and volunteers coordinate this effort. Interested in adopting a child, volunteering, or distributing backpacks? Sign up to volunteer at https://bit.ly/CAM-b2school-volunteer and to adopt a child at https://bit.ly/CAM-b2school-adopt. We need more donors! Please share this message to encourage others to support children in need.
SERVE GLOBALLY
Pray for Mission Trips & Internships
Description: We are excited to announce that a total of 44 individuals will be participating in mission trips and internships from May to August 2024! Please visit our Mission Trip Blog, fpcsanantonio.org/mission-trip-updates, for prayer requests & updates.
• Pray that students who hear the gospel this summer would receive it and respond.
• Pray for travel, logistics, provision, and protection for each of these teams and individuals.
• Pray that God would be honored and glorified through each person’s work this summer.
• Pray that ministry partners would be fueled and encouraged through times of rest and care.
• Pray for reliance on and direction from the Holy Spirit through these cross-cultural service opportunities.
• Pray for wisdom, courage, and opportunity to share in spiritual conversations.
• Pray for these opportunities to shape growing vision for missional living after these trips return.
GIFTS & TALENTS INVENTORY
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.
FPC SERVES
FPC SERVES SERVE AT FPC
Serve as Marriage Mentors
Contact: Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org
Description: Support marriages through mentoring with FPC’s Marriage Ministry Team! We seek couples to be trained as mentors for both pre-marriage and established marriage support. Interested? Contact Pastor Joe Moore to make a meaningful difference!
Serve as Support Group Facilitators
Contact: Joe Moore, joem@fpcsat.org
Description: Do you feel called to help heal broken hearts? We are seeking volunteers to facilitate GriefShare and DivorceCare support groups at First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio. With provided video and written materials, you can make a significant difference in the lives of those facing grief or divorce. To learn more, contact Pastor Joe Moore or visit fpcsanantonio.org/support.
Volunteer with Memorial Receptions
Contact: Shelley Bass, 210-861-6996
Nancy Scheifele, 210-315-1618
FPC is seeking volunteers to join the long-time ministry of hosting memorial receptions after funeral services of Covenant Partners (members). Join a team that offers support to those in grief and fellowship with fellow volunteers. Commitment is one month per year. Contact Shelley Bass or Nancy Scheifele with Women of the Church for more information.
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