Summer 2024 Ministry Guide | First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio

SUMMER 2024

MINISTRY GUIDE

V. 07.10.24

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

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

WOMEN OF THE CHURCH

Nancy Scheifele | bbnn.scheifele@gmail.com | 210-315-1618

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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Pat Brodeen | pat@brodeen.com | 210-383-3083

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

CONTENTS

SUNDAYS

4 Sunday Schedule 5 FPC3: Coffee, Cookies, & Connection 6 8:30 AM Adult Classes 6-7 9:30 AM Adult Classes (organized alphabetically) 8 Youth Sunday School 9 Children’s Sunday School 10 Discover, Know, Join FPC 11 Young Adult Community Groups

WEEKDAYS (organized by time)

12 Weekly Schedule 13 Tuesdays 14 Wednesdays 15 Thursdays 15-16 Fridays and KEYS Older Adults Ministry

UPCOMING EVENTS

16-17 July 17-20 August 20-21 Fall

CONNECT WITH FPC

22-26 FPC Serves 27-30 Church Maps 31 Sign Up for Church Publications

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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

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SUNDAYS 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.

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.

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SUNDAYS

8:30 AM | ADULT CLASSES Faithful Explorers Location: Teacher: Contact:

Room 301 Chuck Bunn, chuck@bunngroup.com 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: Contact:

Room 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 summer we will be studying “Habits of the Household” by Justin Whitmel Earley. Please join us for discussion and fellowship.

Arthur Gray Jones Location: 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

Location: Teachers:

Room 315 (Covenant Hall) 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.

SUNDAYS

9:30 AM | ADULT CLASSES

Connections Location: Contacts:

Room 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 | SUNDAY YOUTH CLASSES Location: Contact:

Student Center 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.

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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.

SUNDAYS

SUNDAY CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

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)

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)

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Discover, know, join FPC! 10

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 STEP TWO STEP THREE STEP FOUR

Attend DiscoverFPC! Class Attend KnowFPC! Class Meet with member of the Pastoral Staff 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

2nd Sunday FPC Family Lunch Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

Sundays, July 14 & August 11 12:30 PM Make Ready Market 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

Young Adults Community

YOUNG ADULTS COMMUNITY SUNDAYS

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.

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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 FRI

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study 7:00 AM | Geneva Room (not meeting July 4) 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)

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Moms In Prayer Summer Meetings Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

July 2 & August 6 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Room 228 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.

WEEKDAYS

TUESDAYS

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.

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WEEKDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

University Summer Break Bible Study Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

July 3 - August 7 (excluding Jul. 17) 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 521 Ridgemont Avenue (Feldmann Home) 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: 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.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

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May 22 – June 26 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM Room 318 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.

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.

FRIDAYS

WEEKDAYS

THURSDAYS

KEYS Friday Fitness Time: Location: Teacher: Contact:

9:30 AM Zoom Jacqueline Crow 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: Time: Location: Contact:

June 28, July 19, & August 16 11:30 AM Lunch, Shuttle at 10:45 AM June - Milano on Wurzbach, July - Chris Madrid’s, August - Paloma Blanca 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.

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WEEKDAYS

FRIDAYS CONTINUED KEYS Mahjong Players Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

2nd and 4th Fridays 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM Geneva Room 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: Location: Contact:

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mission Road 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.

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Thursday, July 25

Middle School Youth at Armadillo Boulders Time: Location: Contact:

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Armadillo Boulders (1119 Camden St, 78215) 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: Location: Contact:

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM TBD Kyle Bowden, kyleb@fpcsat.org or Preston Miller, prestonm@fpcsat.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY CONTINUED

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!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST CONTINUED Thursday, August 8

Middle School Youth at Andretti’s Go Karts Time: Location: Contact:

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (5527 N Loop 1604 W, 78249) 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: Time: Contact:

Your Local School Campus Flagpole 5:00 PM 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: Time: Contact:

FPC Campus 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wendy Garcia, wendyg@fpcsat.org

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

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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 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: Location: Contact:

Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Room 136 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST CONTINUED

Sanctuary Handbells Time: Location: Contact:

Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Room 309 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.

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RESUMES IN AUGUST Friday Singers Time:

Location: Contact:

Select rehearsals 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Performance Fridays | 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM Room 318 for rehearsals 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: 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 Fall 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. 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: Location: Contact:

7:00 PM Westminster Hall 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

FALL DATES CONTINUED

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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.

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Saturday, August 3

KinMart - Foster Family Back to School Event Time: Location: Contact:

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM FPC San Antonio 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.

FPC SERVES

SERVE LOCALLY

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.

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FPC SERVES

SERVE LOCALLY

Serve with Life Restored!

Dates: Time: Location: Contact:

1st and 3rd Saturdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM FPC Nutrition Center 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: Contact:

Christian Assistance Ministries 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.

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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.

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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.

FPC SERVES

SERVE GLOBALLY

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.

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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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