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Congregational Meeting, April 14

Congregational Meeting 

Sunday, Apr. 14 | All Four Services

A Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, April 14 at the end of each morning service to vote on the proposed church officer nominations. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/onc to read about the nominees.

Haydn’s Creation Concert

17th Annual Mary Jean Rogers Memorial Concert

– Friday, April 5 | 7:00 PM | FPC Sanctuary – 

Join us for the 17th Annual Mary Jean Rogers Memorial Concert as our Sanctuary Choir, orchestra, and soloists perform the epic musical oratorio retelling of the Genesis creation story by Joseph Haydn. Invite friends, family, and co-workers to come and enjoy this free one-hour concert with you. Let the music inspire and uplift your spirits as we celebrate the beautiful story of creation. Contact Tom Dooling, tomd@fpcsat.org, 210-271-2717.

A Praying Life Seminar

A Praying Life Seminar

Learning to Pray in a Distracting World

Friday, March 22 | 5:30 PM – 8:45 PM (Dinner & Seminar)
Saturday, March 23 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Breakfast & Seminar)

Registration is $20 per person (includes materials, dinner, and continental breakfast.) Register online using the button below or at the table in Mauzé Lobby on Sundays, February 25 and March 3 & 10. Reserve childcare by emailing childcare@fpcsat.org.

REGISTER

Many of us are quietly discouraged in our private prayer lives. In this seminar, taught by Adam Barker of A Praying Life Ministries, we will discover the why and how of having a praying life while addressing such questions as:

  • How do I focus when I’m distracted with so much to do?
  • How do I pray longer than five minutes?
  • How do I ask when I’ve tried it before and it doesn’t work?

Please consider joining us in examining the value, power, and privilege of prayer in our lives individually, as well as in community.

Questions?

Contact: Ginny Porrata, 210-508-5714, ginnyvan490@gmail.com

Easter Lilies

Easter Lilies 2024

Each year we have the opportunity to remember a loved one or honor an individual by purchasing an Easter lily to be placed in the historic Sanctuary of FPC.

If you would like to participate, the cost is $15 to reserve a plant for one individual or one couple.

Download the Printable Order Form

Your check should be made payable to the Sanctuary Flower Committee. Completed forms & payment may be mailed to First Presbyterian Church, c/o Sanctuary Flower Committee, 404 North Alamo, San Antonio, 78205-1918, or placed in the Sanctuary Flower mailbox in the workroom. Requests received later than March 18, 2024, will miss the insert printing deadline.

 

Lent Prayer

Stations of the Cross – Lenten Prayer Meditation

2024 Dates: Ash Wednesday, February 14 through Easter Sunday, March 31

Participate in the contemplative practice of praying through the Stations of the Cross. Stained glass depictions of scenes derived from the Gospel accounts are located through the second and third floors of the FPC Campus. Maps and Prayer Guides are available in Mauzé Lobby and below.




Focus on Marriage Event

Focus on Marriage
with Redemptive Parenting’s Kristen & Pete Hatton

Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Westminster Hall

FREE lunch & childcare are available by reservation.

Please RSVP before April 5, 2024, for a headcount for the complimentary lunch provided by the FPC Marriage Ministry.

RSVP for Focus on Marriage Now!

During this event, there will be two insightful sessions, one from Pete and another from Kristen, and then a final combined session and “Q & A” with both of them.

Discover, Know, JoinFPC!

DISCOVER, KNOW, JOINFPC!

Next Classes on April 7 and April 21

Interested in learning more about FPC San Antonio or joining us as a Covenant Partner? Sign up for the Discover, Know, JoinFPC!

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. See the dates below and sign up when you are able. Contact Sheila Figueroa, sheilaf@fpcsat. org, 210-271-2259 to sign up or register online by going to fpcsanantonio.org/register-discover-fpc.

Ministry Guide

FPC Weekly Ministries and Upcoming Events

Check out all of our Sunday school classes, Bible Studies, programs, events, and many more ways to get connected at FPC.

Our mission is to glorify God as we continue to Love Jesus Christ, Love One Another, and Love the City. We offer three regular worship services in addition to Sunday school classes for kids, youth and adults of all ages.

CLICK HERE for Ministry Guide

Loving Our City: Washington Elementary School

Loving Our City: Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is part of San Antonio ISD. The enrollment is currently 339 students in grade PreK through 6th grade. Their campus is 99% economically disadvantaged and 73% of students are considered at risk of dropping out of school.

Contact: Melanie Chaney, Local Missions
melbchaney@gmail.com, cell 830-570-0220


Donate to Washington Elementary School Store

Washington Elementary needs help with the purchase of supplies for their school store.  The school store serves as a reward for hitting school attendance and academic goals.  Students earn points and are allowed to spend those points at the store.  You can purchase items from their Amazon wish list or feel free to drop off toys/items at FPC.

Amazon Wishlist


 

Volunteer as a Reading Buddy at Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary, in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, needs volunteer Reading Buddies. This 2nd Grade Reading Buddy program is an early intervention program focused on promoting the literacy skills of elementary school-aged children who are at-risk of school failure due to poor reading skills.

Requirements:

  • Submit background check with the school district
  • Attend Reading Buddy training
  • Commit 1hr per week for a full school year (approximately 16 sessions, flexible hours)
  • Work one-on-one with two students, each for 30 minutes

Reading Buddy Application