Announcements
Current Announcements
For the safety of both drivers and pedestrians, we kindly ask that all church drop-offs occur in our small parking lot at the Ave. E entrance, not in the street. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our church community safe and accessible.
We are currently seeking a Director for Emerging Adults (Young Adults), an Associate Director for Middle School & Family Ministry, and an Associate Director for High School and Family Ministry. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/jobs.
If you are interested in donating flowers for the Sanctuary in the month of April, please contact Lilly Gretzinger at 210-601-0575 or lilly@bunngroup.com. Would you like to donate for a different date? Please call or text the flower committee member corresponding to your desired month to reserve a date for your donation.
January………………………… Shelley Bass, (210) 861-6996
February……………….. Elizabeth Kreager, (210) 885-9550
March ……………………. Diana Morehouse, (210) 410-6111
April…………………………. Lilly Gretzinger, (210) 601-0575
May………………………….. Paula Johnson, (210) 863-3251
June ……………………………… Mary Wilde, (210) 865-9195
July………………………….. Joyce Mayfield, (210) 260-2629
August…………………………….Nancy Rice, (210) 827-7124
September…………………. Manette Owen, (210) 872-3903
October……………………… Chaney Stuart, (210) 685-1206
November…………………………. Ann Bunn, (210) 771-0446
December*………………………… Special Events Committee
*Kay Case, Janet Hornberger, Cindy Lutz, Cassie McMillan, Kelley Terry, & Carol West.
Ministry Events
Thursday, April 25 | 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Guthrie-Bryant Chapel
Join us in a day of prayer and fasting for Local Missions on Thursday, April 25. Gather in the presence of the Lord to offer praise and petition for His ongoing work in renewing our city in and through our Local Mission Partners. The Guthrie-Bryant Chapel will be open from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM for come-and-go prayer. Prayer guides will be available for those attending in person or praying remotely. Contact lindsays@fpcsat.org.
Friday-Saturday, Apr. 26-27 | All Day
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, Life Restored SA and Meant to Soar, that fight human trafficking. We encourage everyone to purchase a spot in our lot if you will be downtown for the parades!
Thursday, April 25 | 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Guthrie-Bryant Chapel
No KEYS Older Adult Ministry on April 26 as the church will be closed for the Battle of the Flowers Parade. We will resume Friday, May 3, at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Joe’s 70th Birthday Bash, bring a white elephant gift. Lunch $13. RSVP to keys@fpcsat.org. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/keys for more information.
Sunday, Apr. 28 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Room 108
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. 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 (heatherb@fpcsat.org.)
Thursday, May 2 | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Begins at Ave E Entrance of FPC
Please join us for our annual Prayer Walk to the National Day of Prayer gathering at Main Plaza. The walk begins at First Presbyterian Church at the Ave E. Entrance. For more details or volunteer opportunities, contact Eva Eckburg.
Sunday, May 5 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 117 Ridgemont 78209
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. Contact Marti Seal at 210-360-9796.
Wednesday, May 8 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 334 Geneseo Rd San Antonio 78209
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 FPC Mission Partners. Valet parking will be available. RSVP online at fpcsanantonio.org/may-coffee-rsvp. Contact Mary Ann Randolph.
Wednesday, May 8 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Westminster Hall
Join us for a thought-provoking event hosted by The Center for Theological Study & Discipleship. We are thrilled to welcome author and speaker Katie McCoy, Director of Women’s Ministry at Texas Baptists, as she discusses the Biblical Perspective on Human Sexuality and Gender Identity. Katie, with a PhD in Systematic Theology and a background in gender studies, is a leading voice on women’s issues. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on a timely and important topic. Register for free at bit.ly/katie-mccoy.
Friday, May 10 | 6:30 PM | Magnolia Gardens
Join us for the FPC Children’s Center’s 7th Annual Spring Fling Luau. Enjoy a cash bar, auctions, and a delicious dinner. Sponsor a teacher’s training for $50 or purchase tickets at bit.ly/fpcc-spring-fling-24, $50/individual, $400/table. Get ready to have fun while supporting our preschool! Contact Midea Leija at mideam@fpcsat.org.
Sunday, May 12 | 8:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Outside Ave. E Entrance
Celebrate Mother’s Day by supporting women’s health with a special event featuring tours of the Women’s Health Mobile Unit for our Local Missions Partner, AWC Center. Explore the “clinic on wheels” and learn about the services it will offer in the future, including free pregnancy tests, sonograms, and STD testing all over San Antonio. Stop by outside on the street of Ave E. anytime that morning for a tour.
Sunday, May 19 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FPC Campus
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.
Sunday, May 19 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM | Assembly Room
It is time to celebrate our graduating 5th grade students! All 5th graders along with their families are invited to a special morning dedicated to our 5th grade Graduates will receive a devotional, Certificate of Graduation, and a personal tour of the Youth Center graduates as we look ahead to life in the Youth Group!!
Sunday, May 19 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Westminster Hall
Contact: Cody Heffron, codyheffron@yahoo.com
Description: Men of all ages are encouraged to join us to encourage and strengthen our relationship with the Lord and with each other. Join us for great life stories and personal testimonies. RSVP for free at fpcsanantonio.org/mens-dinner.
Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dive into a scuba adventure at VBS! Kids 4 years old to 5th grade will explore the wonders of the ocean and grow in friendship with God. Teens 6th grade and up can volunteer. Cost is $20 per child with scholarships available. Register at fpcsanantonio.org/vbs. Contact rebeccas@fpcsat.org to volunteer.
Friday, Aug. 23 | 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM | Olmos Basin Golf Course
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 August 16 deadline and support scholarships and teacher continuing education. Contact Colby Prichard, forefpcc@fpcsat.org with questions.
Friday – Sunday, October 4-6, 2-24 | T Bar M Camp & Retreat Center
Nurture your faith at a women’s retreat weekend filled with fellowship, worship, and reflection. Pause, recharge, and connect in a sanctuary away from daily chaos at T Bar M Camp in New Braunfels, TX. Early Bird registration at fpcsanantonio.org/womens-retreat through June 1. Contact Becky Prichard at beckyp@fpcsat.org.
Serve
Visit the Serve Hub for all Serving Opportunities at FPC and with Local and Global Missions.
Volunteers needed at Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM) to serve our homeless neighbors at both locations (McCullough & De Zavala.) Help with food, clothing distribution, ID Recovery at Haven for Hope, and more! Connect with our neighbors. Contact Mary Henderson at mhenderson@cam-sa.org or 210-842-0208.
Saturday, May 4 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Morningside Ministries – 2201 St. Cloud 78228
Local Missions invites you to serve the residents of Morningside Ministries by joining in a morning of Bingo, along with coffee & donuts, to foster a sense of fellowship. This event is open to individuals of all ages and is a great chance to love our city. For more info or to sign up, please contact Jim Clouse at James.clouse42@gmail.com.
Volunteers needed at Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM) to serve our homeless neighbors at both locations (McCullough & De Zavala.) Help with food, clothing distribution, ID Recovery at Haven for Hope, and more! Connect with our neighbors. Contact Mary Henderson at mhenderson@cam-sa.org or 210-842-0208.
Connect with FPC Missions
Text “Missions” to 210-981-3339 to receive updates about ongoing and upcoming opportunities to connect and serve with our FPC Mission Partners.
June trips to Uganda & Dominican Republic, as well as our July High School trip to Mexico, are building teams now. Summer Mission Mentorships also available. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/mission-trips for each Trip Leader’s contact information or contact Lindsay Selli at lindsays@fpcsat.org.
FPC is seeking volunteers to join the long-time ministry of hosting memorial receptions after the 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 at (210) 861-6996 or Nancy Scheifele at (210) 315-1618 with Women of the Church for more information.
Sign up to pray with the ministers ten minutes before each Traditional Service (9:20 AM and 10:50 AM)
in the Robing Room (227). A short prayer with the Pastors starts when all are present or the pastor gives the go-ahead.
Care
At the end of each Sunday worship service, a deacon and/or Prayer Ministry team member will be available for those seeking prayer.
To join the congregational care email list contact Lisa Snow, lisas@fpcsat.org or 210-226-0215. Care and Concern phone line: 210-222-CARE.
If you or a loved one are dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, let our Mental Health Team walk with you: mentalhealth@fpcsat.org, 210-271-2708. In a Mental Health Crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Grow
Sundays
Sundays | Jan. 7 – May 12 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Room 300
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. Led by Carrie Everson, email carriee@fpcsat.org for more information.
Sunday AM
- 8:30 & 9:30 AM | Adult Classes | Various Classrooms | fpcsanantonio.org/adults-sundays
- 9:30 AM | Youth Classes | Student Center | fpcsanantonio.org/youth-sundays
- 9:30 AM | Children’s Classes | 1st Floor | fpcsanantonio.org/children
Weekdays
Mondays | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Off Campus
Consider joining us on Monday nights in Hollywood Park for a time of Bible study and fellowship. Our first study will be the book of Jonah. We’ll explore God’s work in building His kingdom using this very short study. Contact: Ann Bunn, abunn811@gmail.com
September – May | Various times and locations
Circles are groups of church members and friends who meet monthly and share in Bible study, fellowship, service, and even knitting and book reviews! For the Spring Semester, many groups are studying the Digging Deeper Bible Study, written by our own Rev. Becky Prichard, which goes along with the Spring Sermon Series on Genesis.
Circle 8, for Mothers of Young Children, also gathers monthly for fun and fellowship – contact Susan DeKoch (susandekoch@gmail.com). Contact Pat Brodeen at pat@brodeen.com or Sheila Figueroa at sheilaf@fpcsat.org for more Circle details. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/woc for more information about the Women of the Church ministry and their events and groups.
Young Adult Communities – Gospel Community Groups
Ages 18-35 meet at least twice a month to help you grow. Sign up at fpcsanantonio.org/gcgroups. Contact Carrie Everson, 210-226-0215, carriee@fpcsat.org for more info.
Several Gospel Community groups are available for college-aged people meeting at various times, locations and dates. Reach out to Ben Henderson, benh@fpcsat.org for information.
Give
- Give online at fpcsanantonio.org/giveonline,
- Text “FPCGIVE” to (833) 692-2384 (messaging & data rates may apply)
- Give through our mobile app fpcsanantonio.org/mobile-app
- Mail in your gifts to 404 N. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Ongoing Announcements
The Church Offices are available for business needs Mon. – Fri., 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. The doors are locked. Please press the security doorbell at the entrance to be let in.
Connect with YAC
Are you 18-35ish? Text “YAC” to 210-981-3339 to join the YAC texting group. This is the best way to stay up to date on all that is happening in our Young Adult Ministry.
We are enrolling for our regular toddler and preschool (2.5 – 4 years of age) classrooms both part-time (2-, 3-, 5-day 8:30-2:30pm) and fulltime (M-F 7am-6pm). Contact Laura Ortiz at laurao@fpcsat.org, visit fpcsanantonio.org/childrens-center, or call (210) 225-0960. Get on the waitlist for other age classrooms by filling out the form at bit.ly/fpccc-waitlist-form.
We are currently seeking full-time, part-time, and contract positions. Visit fpcsanantonio.org/jobs.
Check Out the FPC Library!
The library is free to all Covenant Partners (kids & adults.) Volunteer in the library – contact Morgan Fuller at mw.fuller4@comcast.net.
