Sanctuary flowers will not be used during online worship services. We regret that we will not be able to honor or memorialize your loved ones with flowers during this difficult time, but we hope you will choose another date once we are able to resume in-person worship. This decision was made to limit the number of people who are in and out of the church and because the flowers will be such a welcome part of worship once we are together again.

Despite the fact that the start of this school year is quite a bit different than any we’ve known in our lifetimes, the start of school is here, just the same! And, we want to make absolutely certain that the beloved children of First Presbyterian Church begin this new school year with all of the love, support, and prayers of their church family. Therefore, in conjunction with FP² (Front Porches/Friendly Pastors), the First Presbyterian Pastor team would like to visit you for the "Blessing of the Backpacks" this year. Barrett, Ann, and David will be heading out on Saturday, August 8 @ 9AM to greet you and wish all our kiddos the very best as they start their new year. It is not too late! If you are interested in having us stop by, please contact the church office. We simply cannot wait to see the smiling faces of the youngest members of our First Presbyterian Church family!

Thank you to all of you who participated in our efforts to support the Central Office staff as the new school year begins. For those of you who didn't get a specific staff person, you can still participate by remembering all the Central Office staff in your prayers. Let's pray for a safe, healthy and productive year for our schools.

The Adult Faith Formation and the Worship Ministry Teams have teamed up to offer two weekly devotions throughout the summer. Devotions are written by members of our church family and emailed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our prayer is that they will bring you hope and inspiration as we face the challenges of these uncertain times. 

Members of Boy Scout Troop 45 attended an abbreviated summer camp at Camp Yocona in July. Summer Camp is an important part of a Scout's life. After attending virtual Scout meetings through the spring and early summer, these boys reveled in being in each other's company and in our Creator's beautiful outdoors. A Scout is Trustworthy: Social distancing was practiced and preached, as all had a marvelous time. Troop 45 was awarded several ribbons earned in the various activities held during camp. FPC is deeply connected with Troop 45 through sponsoring the Troop's charter and providing space for meetings and storage of Troop equipment. The FPC congregation is playing an important part of ministry by helping make a difference in these young men's lives.  

As our church family continues ministering during this season of social isolation, please continue to remember your faithful giving to our church. The ministry of FPC continues to make an impact within our congregation and throughout our community. Bible studies and various small group meetings continue online to enrich our lives through the sharing of scripture; local missional activities continue to care for others like More Than A Meal and Love Packs; partners in mission, like Interfaith Compassion, the pantry, Doors of Hope and more, continue their important work as well and we help make that possible.

If you need help with any specific ways to give, please contact Frances Saralvarez at fsaralvarezfpc@gmail.com.

The Pantry has a new PayPal link to allow you to make donations more efficiently in this season of social distancing. As you can imagine the longer this situation lasts, the greater the need at the Pantry. Make your donation at: http://paypal.me/pantryoxfordms 

The FPC prayer chain is ready if you or someone you know is in need. Please contact Carlisle Wood at carlislewood@gmail.com or 662-832-8606.

FPC Members: Lark Lindley Wells; Lydia Moak; Family of Pierce Buford; Max Williams; Family of Joe Burnett; Anna Ruth Kesler; Family of Doug Alexander; Family of Marleah Hobbs; Family of Elizabeth Black; Family of Jane Boykin; Leon McCullouch; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Walter Nance; Debbie McElreath; Director of Music/Organist Search Committee

Family and Friends: Family of Mary Poole; Jane Waits; Family of Ruth Ellen Duvall Kuhnel; Family of Carolyn Stevenson; Sigrid Morrison Long; Family of Barbara Young; Pauline Dick; Bill Sessions; Family of David Brooks; Roun McNeal; Susan Treas; Jamie Henderson Turner; Family of Joel James; Family of Don Dees; Lowry Davis; Family of Don Gleason; Brad Hovious; B. Jones; Pat Gillenwater; Ted Stocker; Tom Callery; Tom Mullen; Linda Chavers; Mark Barnes; Joe Houston; Matt Branch; Erica Baggett; Mackenzie Stetz; Betty Hoar; Mike Smith; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents; Our Haiti partners; Oxford & Lafayette County First Responders

U. S. Military: SSgt Jason Freeland, USAF 4th Air Support Operation

These announcements are sent weekly from the church. If you don't want to receive them, or if your email address has changed, please send a message to Jessica McPhail in the church office at jmcgeefpc@gmail.com.