First Presbyterian Church of San Diego

September 8 – Mid-Week Student Bible Studies Begin
Student Ministries will be staring our mid-week Bible studies for middle and high school on Wednesday September 8th. We will meet from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Also, please also keep James Parrish in your prayers as he recovers in the hospital.

September 11 – CityFest
Envision the largest party you’ve ever attended. Multiply attendance by 100 or even 1,000. That’s CityFest. These events have taken place around the world. And now one is coming to our own backyard. Artists, action sports, a family fun zone and a Gospel invitation. Bring your friends. Visit SanDiegoCityFest.com for details.

September 13 – Bible Study Fellowship begins at FPC
First Presbyterian Church is proud to host Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) every Monday night starting this September. BSF offers in-depth, small group Bible studies for women. Classes start on September 13. If you are interested in participating click here, locate “First Presbyterian of San Diego” under “Women’s Evening” classes and click on “Contact Class Administrator.”

September 17 – FPC & City Tree Breakfast
On Friday, September 17, from 7:00am to 9:00am, come join First Presbyterian Church and City Tree Christian School for a time of fun, friends, and FREE breakfast! We’ll be serving a delicious breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, coffee, and juice that you don’t want to miss! The breakfast will take place in the dining room of First Presbyterian Church (enter on Date Street). CTCS kids must be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome!

September 24-26 – FPC Family Camping Trip
Our Family Camping Trip will be at William Heise County Park, 5 miles from Julian. The cost is $40 per camp site  (A campsite can hold up to 8 people in tents, trailers or motorhomes up to 30 ft). Come and enjoy getting to know our church family outside the brick and stained glass.  There will be hiking, a day trip to Julian for those interested, time to relax, fun, fellowship and worship of God in the beauty He created. Sign up today, Spaces are limited.For more information contact Peggy Gross at peggy.gross@fpcsd.org or 619-232-7513.

Jack Keith
Elder Jack Keith died early Monday morning, August 30, 2010. Jack was a man of great faith, a faithful husband for 69 years, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather. Jack was confident that Jesus, his Redeemer, is alive and that in the end he, Jack, would see Jesus and dwell in the Lord’s house forever. For Jack’s life and faith, we give thanks. A memorial service will be held September 8, 2010 at 1 PM in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church San Diego.

Got a Green Thumb?
You may noticed the improved landscaping on the 4th Avenue side of our campus. We are looking for some faithful servants to help us keep the large pots and new landscaping around the chapel watered until the rainy season. If you are able to assist us in this project, contact Zan Fink for details at billzan@cox.net.

City Tree Band Volunteers
City Tree’s needs a few talented volunteers to help with our 5 and 6 grade beginning Band program.  As we begin the new school year, we particularly need people who play the trumpet or clarinet to assist new students as they pick up these instruments for the first time. If you play one of these instruments, and can regularly give some time, M, Tues. and/or Thurs. from 2:15-3:15pm this fall semester please contact Sue Kennedy at sue.kennedy@citytree.org.

City Tree Staff Prayer Time Volunteers
City Tree needs volunteers to supervise students before school from 7:45-8:30am each Wednesday morning.  This assistance allows us to gather together as a staff for prayer and devotions. Volunteers need to be able to relate to children and supervise groups playing. We will provide some specific training. A commitment to at least twice a month for the fall semester is needed and willingness to submit to a  background check will be required. Please contact Sue Kennedy sue.kennedy@citytree.org if  you wish to minister in this way.

Ladle Fellowship Update
Sunday, November 7 is the date for this year’s Interfaith Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service for those who died homeless and alone on the streets of San Diego in the past twelve months. As in the past, Ladle Fellowship and FPC are among the co-sponsors of the event. More information will follow in the weeks ahead. Please give serious consideration to participating in the vigil this year.