SUMMER 2019 - First Presbyterian ChurchHIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP TO COSTA RICA. June 10–17 •...

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Micah Project Mission Trip

SUMMER 2019

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JUNE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG. 42-5 • Friends of Northside Mission Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 4

3-7 • Middle School Mission in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 5

5-18 • Combined Choir Holy Land Encouragement Trip . . . . pg . 4

6 • Women’s Summer Bible Study: Evening Group . . . . . . . . pg . 4

8 • MSM Community Garden Volunteer and Tasting Day . . . pg . 4

9 • Young Adult & College Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 4

10-14 • VBS 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 4

10-17 • High School Mission Trip to Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 5

13 • Women’s Summer Bible Study: Evening Group . . . . . . . pg . 4

16 • Young Adult & College Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 4

17 • First Place for Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 4

18 • Women’s Summer Bible Study: Morning Group . . . . . . . pg . 5


20 • Engaging the Muslim World Prayer Gathering . . . . . . . . pg . 5





29 • Young Adult & College BBQ Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 5

30 • Young Adult Service Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 5

JULY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG. 61 • First Place for Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 6

2 • Women’s Summer Bible Study: Morning Group . . . . . . . . pg . 6


8 • Houston Welcomes Refugees Summer Orientation . . . . pg . 6

8 • First Place for Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 6

9 • Women’s Summer Bible Study: Morning Group . . . . . . . . pg . 6

11 • Women’s Summer Bible Study: Evening Group . . . . . . . . pg . 6

11-14 • Mo-Ranch Family Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg . 7






21 • Young Adult Service Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 6



22-25 • Triumph Sports Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg . 7

22-29 • Middle School Adventure Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg . 7


23-30 • High School Adventure Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg . 7


27 • Young Adult & College BBQ Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg . 7




AUGUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG. 84 • All-Church Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 8

5 • First Place for Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 8

11 • All-Church Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 8

11 • Commissioning Sunday: Jonathan & Taylor Ramsay . . . pg . 8


11 • Young Adult Service Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 8


12-15 • Triumph Sports Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 8


17 • Explore FPC Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 9

18 • All-Church Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 8

24 • Young Adult & College BBQ Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 9

25 • Children & Family Promotion Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 9

25 • Women’s Ministry Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg . 9

SEPTEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG. 108 • Save the Date: Fall Kick Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg . 10

S U M M E R 2 0 1 9 E V E N T S

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CORE SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Intersections (Inter-generational Class)Singles and Married • All ages • Mini Gym

Intersections is a multi-generational class with the goal of

supporting FPC’s Vision . Through class discussion and interaction,

“Intersections” focuses on Bible study and the mission of FPC to

take the Gospel to Houston and to the world . This summer we will

be joined with our fellow Sunday school class, Basic Training in

the Bible .” Together we will study You Are What You Love: The

Spiritual Power of Habit by James K .A . Smith .

Basic Training in the Bible (Inter-generational Class)Singles and Married • All ages • Mini Gym

Basic Training in the Bible will join the Intersections class in the Mini

Gym for the summer beginning June 9 . Together we will study You

Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K .A .

Smith .

The Table (Young Adults)College Students, Singles, Married, Married with Kids

Ages 20s–30s • FH 156

Join other college students, singles, marrieds, and married with kids

at FPC as we seek to grow in Christ by reading Scripture, eating,

and praying together .

BoomersSingles and Married • 55 & older • 9:30am • Living Room

Join other baby boomers who want to grow together in faith, build

trusting bonds of friendship, serve the needs of others, and have

fun along the way . This class offers Bible-based teaching, group

interaction, and small group discussions . Along with studying

Scripture, the Boomers class meets socially for various activities

and events including Dinner for Eight, Sunday brunch after church,

plays, and holiday events .

CornerstoneParents 30s–50s • 9:40am • Solarium

Led by Rev . Jon Crantz and Rev . David Augustus, our goal is

to equip and encourage all members of this Sunday School

community to grow in their discipleship to Jesus Christ . The most

important aspect of raising children to know Christ is parents who

are growing in their faith . This community focuses on biblical,

Christ-centered teaching and intentional fellowship throughout

the week . Each Sunday morning, participants gather with a

singular focus of applying the teaching of Scripture to everyday

life as followers of Christ .

SUNDAY SCHOOL & SMALL GROUPS

SUNDAY SCHOOL

These Sunday morning co-ed classes

(20–80 people) equip members through

focused teaching and discussion

concerning the core doctrines of

Christianity. These classes are meant to

be a place for guests and members to get

to know one another as they study God’s

Word. Sunday School classes begin at

9:40 AM unless otherwise noted.

SMALL GROUPS

These co-ed or gender specific groups

(10–20 people) provide a space for more

intimate relationships where people

can grow in community through prayer,

accountability, and Bible study as they

learn practically the steps of hospitable

evangelism (loving our neighbors who are

far from God). For more information visit

fpchouston.org/smallgroups.

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At “Roar! Life is Wild – God is Good!,” VBS kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith

that powers them through this wild life.

FRIENDS OF NORTHSIDE MISSION WEEKSun-Wed • June 2–5 • 5–8 PM • 1913 Fletcher St.

Friends of Northside is leading a “mission trip” in the

nearby community of Northside . A variety of volunteer

opportunities are available . For more information, email

Lea Byrd at [email protected] .

COMBINED CHOIR HOLY LAND ENCOURAGEMENT TRIPJune 5–18 • Israel/Palestine

FPC combined choirs will travel to Israel and the West

Bank to support and encourage our partners and the

body of Christ there . The choir will perform concerts,

lead impromptu worship, as well as visit the biblical and

historical sites of the Holy Land .

WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: EVENING GROUP WEEKLY

Thursdays • Begins June 6 • 7–8:30 PM • FH253

Add a women’s Bible study to your summer plans with

a seven-week study on Priscilla Shirer’s, Gideon: Your

Weakness. God’s Strength. Our time will include Shirer’s

teaching videos, small group discussion, and prayer .

For more information contact Valerie Arredondo at

[email protected].

MAIN STREET MINISTRIES COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER & TASTING DAYSat • June 8 • 9:30 AM–Noon • 102 Portland St.

Friends and family of FPC are invited to join MSM for

a time of volunteering and tasting in the Main Street

Ministries Community Garden . It’s a wonderful time to

care for and enjoy God’s beautiful creation . To RSVP

contact Jenny Sommer at [email protected].

YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP WEEKLY

Sundays • Begins June 9 • 7–9 PM

What do you love, and what do the practices that

mark your life tell you about what you love? That is the

question FPC Young Adults and College students will

explore this summer in James K .A . Smith’s book, You Are

What You Love. Join each Sunday evening for dinner,

worship, and conversation . Contact Jimmy Myers at

[email protected] to participate .

FIRST PLACE FOR HEALTH WEEKLY

Mondays • Begins June 17 • 6:30 PM

This summer we will study Lysa Terkeust’s Its Not

Supposed to Be This Way . Our time will include her

video teaching, small group discussion, and dinner

together . For more information and to RSVP, contact

[email protected] .

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Mon–Fri • June 10-14 • 9 AM–Noon

VBS 2019

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GLOBAL MISSION OPPORTUNITIESWe go into the world to share the gospel as individuals

in our circles of influence and as a body in Houston and

beyond . We provide strategic opportunities to share

the Gospel and also equip the Body of Christ to share

their faith in their daily lives . For a list of remaining 2019

mission opportunities, see pg . 11 . For more information

contact Lea Byrd at [email protected].

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WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: MORNING GROUP WEEKLY

Tuesdays • Begins June 18 • 10 AM–Noon • LC080

Add a women’s Bible study to your summer plans with

a seven-week study on Priscilla Shirer’s, Gideon: Your

Weakness. God’s Strength. Our time will include Shirer’s

teaching videos, small group discussion, and prayer .

For more information contact Valerie Arredondo at

[email protected]. Childcare provided .

ENGAGING THE MUSLIM WORLD PRAYER GATHERING MONTHLY

Thur • June 20 • Noon • Chapel

Each month we gather to pray for our ministry partners

and missionaries serving the Muslim world, as well as

pray for hearts to be open to the Holy Spirit around

the world . For more information contact Lea Byrd at

[email protected].

YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE BBQ NIGHT MONTHLY

Sat • June 29 • 7 PM • Jimmy Myers’ Home

Join the FPC Young Adults and College students for

a night of fellowship and food . For more information

contact Jimmy Myers at [email protected] .

YOUNG ADULT SERVICE ACTIVITY: FELLOWSHIP WITH THE HOMELESS MONTHLY

Sun • June 30 • 3:30–5:30 PM • Main Street Ministries

Once a month, the young adults bring dinner to and

worship with the homeless at Main Street Ministries .

Join us as we serve and are served as we share time

with our Main Street friends . For more information

contact Jimmy Myers at [email protected] .

MIDDLE SCHOOL “MISSION IN THE CITY”Mon–Fri • June 3–7 • 9 AM • Houston

Inspired by Jeremiah 29:4–7, the 2019 Middle School

mission trip is focused on seeking the “welfare of the

city” where we live . Each day students will disperse

to serve at a variety of different local ministries in the

morning, regroup for lunch and program time, and

enjoy an afternoon filled with FUN adventures!

HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP TO COSTA RICAJune 10–17 • Parrita, Costa Rica

This summer FPC High Schoolers will partner with

different churches in the city of Parrita, Costa Rica

to rebuild homes and run VBS camps . In addition to

meaningful service, the trip will include incredible

programs at night, small groups, and a day trip to

the beach!

For more information visit fpchouston.org/youth .

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Thur • July 18 • Noon • Chapel

Each month, we gather to pray for our ministry partners and missionaries serving the Muslim world, as well as pray

for hearts to be open to the Holy Spirit around the world . Contact Lea Byrd at [email protected] for more

information .


Sun • July 21 • 3:30–5:30 PM • Main Street Ministries

Once a month the young adults bring dinner to and worship with the homeless at Main Street Ministries . Join us as

we serve and are served as we share time with our Main Street friends . For more information, contact Jimmy Myers

at [email protected] .

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HOUSTON WELCOMES REFUGEES SUMMER ORIENTATIONMon • July 8 • 7–8 PM • First Baptist Church–Sienna

Houston Welcomes Refugees believes that “as

Christians, it is our job to love those that come to our city

out of the overflow of the love we have received from

Christ” and therefore strives to ease the resettlement

process for refugees with hope, honor, and love .

In support of their efforts, FPC invites you to attend

an orientation for volunteers desiring to welcome and

serve refugees arriving in our city . For more information,

contact Lea Byrd at [email protected] .


Sundays • June 9–Aug 11 • 7–9 PM

More information on pg . 4 .

WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: MORNING GROUP WEEKLY

Tuesdays • June 18–July 30 • 10 AM–Noon • LC080


WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: EVENING GROUP WEEKLY

Thursdays • June 6–July 25 • 7–8:30 PM • FH253



Mondays • June 17–Aug 12 • 6:30 PM


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MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVENTURE TRIPJuly 22–29 • Florida

Our Middle School Youth are headed to Florida to

participate in a youth summer camp at Panama City

Beach! Then we’ll spend time in Orlando as we grow

closer to God and in community as we share time in his

beautiful creation .

HIGH SCHOOL ADVENTURE TRIPJuly 23–30 • Buena Vista, Colorado

Over the course of five days in one of the most beautiful

parts of the country, High School youth will hike, raft,

bike, and rock climb . We will leave our phones behind to

immerse ourselves in God’s beautiful creation and spend

time in God’s word as we draw near to Jesus .

For more information, visit fpchouston.org/youth .

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This year’s theme, Generational Shifts, is all about connecting the generations, learning about the

characteristics of each, the differences in their spirituality, and equipping us to be witnesses to each

generation. This is a wonderful time to gather as an FPC family for fellowship, learning, and enjoying

God’s beautiful creation. To register visit fpchouston.org/mo-ranch.

TRIUMPH SPORTS CAMPMon–Thur • July 22–25 • 9 AM–Noon and/or 1–4 PM

Triumph Sports is a Christ-centered sports camp that uses sports as a means to help spread the Gospel . At camp,

every child will learn memory verses, as well as hear a Bible lesson at snack time . Choose the morning sports camp,

the afternoon basketball camp, OR both . Open for boys and girls 5-12 years . Space is limited . To register visit

triumphsports.com/fpchouston .


Sat • July 27 • 7 PM • Jimmy Myers’ Home

Join the FPC Young Adults and College students for a night of fellowship and food . For more information contact

Jimmy Myers at [email protected] .

Thur–Sun • July 11-14 • Hunt, TX

MO-RANCH 2019

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Sun • Aug 11 • 3:30–5:30 PM • Main St. Ministries

Once a month the young adults bring dinner to and worship with the homeless at Main Street Ministries . Join us as

we serve and are served as we share time with our Main Street friends . For more information, contact Jimmy Myers

at [email protected] .

TRIUMPH SPORTS CAMPMon–Thur • Aug 12–15 • 9 AM–Noon and/or 1–4 PM

Triumph Sports is a Christ-centered sports camp that uses sports as a means to help spread the Gospel . Choose the

morning sports camp, the afternoon basketball camp, OR both . Open for boys and girls 5-12 years . Space is limited .

To register visit triumphsports.com/fpchouston .

COMMISSIONING SUNDAY FOR JONATHAN & TAYLOR RAMSAYSun • Aug 11 • All Services

Celebrate the next Church Plant with the launch of the

Ramsay’s new ministry, Jericho Road Renewal . Join the

Ramsay’s for an info lunch following the 11:05 service .

All are welcome .


Sundays • June 9–Aug 11 • 7–9 PM



Mondays • June 17–Aug 12 • 6:30 PM


Join us for our annual All-Church Sunday School. This year we will learn about “Walking in Wisdom: How

Proverbs Applies to Your Workplace, Your Relationships, and Your Life.” As we hear from Pastor Andrew

Stepp, Doug Meikle, and Pastor Jon Crantz, we hope to encourage you to walk wisely in these areas of

your life, empowered to do so by our Lord Jesus Christ.

ALL-CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLSundays • Aug 4, 11, & 18 • 9:40 AM • Mini Gym

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EXPLORE FPC CLASSSat • Aug 17 • 9 AM–3 PM • LC181

We invite you to come learn what it means to become a

member, Covenant Partner, of FPC . This class explores

the tenants of our reformed faith, ways to engage in

discipleship and community with the goal of spiritual

maturity, and what it means to dedicate our time and

talents to the mission of FPC and ministries that advance

God’s kingdom . Note: This class is a requirement to join

the FPC family . Registration is required . Please visit

fpchouston.org/explorefpc.

CHILDREN & FAMILY PROMOTION SUNDAYSun • Aug 25 • 8:30 AM • Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall

All children are invited to bring their backpack to the

8:30 AM service for a “Blessing of the Backpacks,”

followed by a family brunch in Fellowship Hall . During

this time of community, the Children & Family Ministry

team will share upcoming plans for the school year,

new class locations, how to get involved, and more .

We hope your family will join us as we celebrate the

adventures of another new school year .


Thur • Aug 15 • Noon • Chapel

Each month we gather to pray for our ministry partners and missionaries serving the Muslim world, as well as

pray for hearts to be open to the Holy Spirit around the world . For more information contact Lea Byrd at lbyrd@

fpchouston.org.


Sat • Aug 24 • 7 PM • Jimmy Myers’ Home

Join the FPC Young Adults and College students for a night of fellowship and food . For more information contact

Jimmy Myers at [email protected] .

WOMEN’S MINISTRY OPEN HOUSESun • Aug 25 • 8:30–11:30 AM • Palm Court

Come by Palm Court to find out about fall opportunities in Women’s Ministry . You can meet the leaders, peruse

curriculum, and find your place in FPC’s many ministries for women, including Bible study, prayer, health, book

discussion, mom’s groups, and more .

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S E P T E M B E R

S A V E T H E D A T E

FALL KICK OFF

Join us for the kick off of our fall ministry activities with an all-church breakfast and ministry fair. Complete

a Ministry Fair Passport for an opportunity to win some great prizes curated by our ministry teams!

Sun • Sept 8 • 8:30 AM–Noon

WORSHIP

8:30 AM | Sanctuary

10:45 AM | Sanctuary

11:05 AM | Grand Hall

FELLOWSHIP

Breakfast and

Welcome Message in

Fellowship Hall

CONNECT

Ministry Fair

in Solarium and

Palm Court

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TEXAS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO NEED AMONG YOU CONFERENCE

Wed–Fri • Sept 11-13 • San Antonio

IJM FREEDOM SUNDAYSun • Sept 22 • FPC

BETHLEHEM BIBLE COLLEGE CULTURAL DINNER Fri • Oct 11 • FPC

IJM KAMPALA UGANDA VISION TRIPMon–Sat • Oct 21-26 • Uganda

MICAH PROJECT GRADUATION TRIPFri–Mon • Nov 15-18 • Tegucigalpa, Honduras

18TH ANNUAL ADVENT MISSIONS MARKETSundays in December

For more information contact Lea Byrd at [email protected].

S A V E T H E D A T EMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S

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STAY CONNECTED WITH FPC

A printed copy of the FPC Member Directory can

be found at the Welcome Center desk .

For a complete list of FPC ministry contacts visit

fpchouston.org/staff .

Download the FPC Houston app through your

device’s app store to access features such as

weekly live stream, sermon podcasts, upcoming

events, and ways to get connected .

To manage details about your own participation

at FPC, update your profile information and join or

access the online member directory, visit

fpchouston.org/infellowship .

To receive weekly updates on key activities via email,

sign up for eWeekly at fpchouston.org/email .

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