Fast Facts 12.05.19
a weekly e-update on life at First Presbyterian Church
Oxford, Mississippi
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Worship - Sunday, December 8th
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Advent II - Peace
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship (communion)
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This week's
lectionary texts:
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
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Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their pledge card and completed an invitation to ministry form! Pledge cards can continue to be turned in with Frances Saralvarez in the front office or
can be completed online here
. Thank you for prayerfully considering how God is leading each of us to give of our time, talents, and treasures as we share Christ's love with all
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Over the past weeks, members of our congregation have shared about the many ways FPC ministers throughout the whole week. James Day's story is one such example. Hear his story
here
on our website about why FPC means so much to him and how important it is to serve Beyond Sunday Morning.
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DON'T FORGET about our Festival of Readings & Carols
happening this Sunday, December 8th at 5:00 pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy this special service of worship! FPC's Nursery Ministry is available during this event.
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Advent Wholeness & Healing services
are offered on Tuesdays, 10th and 17th, at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary. These 30-minute services offer peace and solitude for all during the busy Christmas season and incorporate prayer, scripture and communion. FPC's Nursery Ministry will be available for both services.
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The church needs
volunteers to help with sanctuary greening each Friday
morning at 9:00 am during the Advent Season. All you need is your favorite pair of clippers. If you are able to help on December 6th, 13th, 20th, or 27th, please call Margaret Fancher at 234-1359 or email her at
fancherm@bellsouth.net
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Come by the Christmas Tree Lot on 10th and Tyler Street to purchase one of our last trees to support the annual youth trip to Montreat. The lot will be closed on Friday, December 6 due to the State Championship football game, but the youth will be back bright and early Saturday morning to sell trees as long as supplies last.
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Special Grand Opening at the tree lot last Sunday! It was a great afternoon to visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and to hear some Christmas tunes from Elfis! A good time was had by all!
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The annual Christmas gathering for VIPs will be
TODAY, December 5
at 5:45 at the home of Melissa and Matthew Hall, 227 St. Andrews Circle. This is always a fun and festive gathering! VIPs are asked to bring their favorite appetizer along with the recipe. Call the church office at 662 234-1757 for more details.
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The Advent bible study
continues next week as the class focuses on Chapter 2, "The Promise of Potential." Classes continue next Tuesday at 6:00 pm or Wednesday at 10:30 am. It is not too late to join the fun. Books are available in the front office and are $10.
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Young Adults!
Mark your calendars for an Advent event on Saturday afternoon, December 14th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. We'll engage in conversation and creative spiritual practices in light of the Advent season. Please RSVP with David Randolph we can ensure enough supplies for this activity. FPC's Nursery Ministry will be available during this gathering.
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Adult Faith Formation, Children's Faith Formation & Membership & Hospitality invite you to a
Christmas Extravaganza!
Sunday, December 15, 2019
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5:00 pm "The Case of The Reluctant Innkeeper"
Children's Musical in the sanctuary
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5:45 pm Pizza, salad and hot chocolate bar in Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm Carols with the Chadwicks in Fellowship Hall
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Lovepacks
donations are an easy way to help relieve hunger among Oxford and Lafayette County school children. If you'll bring your donations with you to church and deposit them in the church office or the narthex, volunteers will get them to the Lovepacks office for you.
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Thank You for Supporting More Than a Meal
Thank you to all the cooks, servers and other volunteers who helped at More Than a Meal this week. And, a special shout out to Mary Haskell, Sarah McLellan and Ashley Callery for coordinating FPC's volunteers. If you missed it this time, mark your calendars for February 18 and April 14 when FPC will again be the hosts of More Than a Meal.
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The Doors of Hope Transition Ministries Holiday House Tour
features five beautifully decorated homes located in the Rowan Oak area in Oxford. In each home, there will be lovely holiday décor, docents who will give fun and historical information, local entertainment and several raffle items. Tickets for the event will be $20.00 for pre-purchase or $25.00 day of the tour. Raffle tickets are $20 a piece or 5 for $100. Check in and parking is located at the Kudzu Parking Lot at Old Taylor Road and Hwy 6. Transportation is provided to the homes. FPC's Youth will be selling hot chocolate and cider as you wait with all proceeds benefitting Doors of Hope.
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UKirk Ole Miss
would like to thank those of you who provided a Tuesday night meal this Fall! And just like that it's already time to plan for Spring. If you missed out this past semester (or just can't wait to go back), check out their Spring schedule online
here
. If you have questions or want to sign up for a Spring meal, fill out the form online or email Allison Wehrung at (
ukirk.olemiss@gmail.com
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FPC Members:
Tommy Patrick; Family of Fannie Elliott; Family of Sue Treas; Matthew Hall; Syd Shaw; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Walter Nance; Mary Kay McDowell; Family of Bennett Zinn; Max Williams; Joe Burnett; Pierce Buford; Debbie McElreath; Marleah Hobbs; PNC Committee
Family and Friends:
Family of Don Gleason; Family of Ralph Heinauer; Gary Demand; Alex Sessions; Family of David Turner; Brad Hovious; B. Jones; Pat Gillenwater; Family of Owen Stumpf; Family of Rev. Shep Crigler; Angel Thompson; Family of Reynolds Boykin; Ted Stocker; Joan Connell; Tom Callery; Tom Mullen; Ruth Ellen Duvall Kuhnel; 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:
A1C Jason Freeland, USAF 4th Air Support Operation
Please pray, too, for those with unspecified needs.
If you wish to have a name removed or added to this list, please contact the church office
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The FPC prayer chain is ready
if you or someone you know is in need. Please contact Catherine Mize at
katemizesn@gmail.com
or 662-832-0423. All requests are held in strict confidence.
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December Birthdays
5 Mary Clark Hayward, Robert Williams
6 Charles Cascio, Dean Chow, Ty Gillespie
7 Ralph Kersey, Steve McCord, Tom Meredith
8 Sandra Webb
9 Rosie Cooper, Sharon Lovelace
10 George Abdo, LeAnne Neal, Syd Shaw
11 June Goza, Miles Luster, Ben Pettis, Damein Wash
December Anniversaries
4 Lu Ann & Tommy Smith
5 Susan & Todd Abbott
6 Machelle & Ernie Williams
8 Maribel & Doug Sullivan-Gonzalez
11 Laura & Charles Montgomery
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If we've overlooked your birthday or anniversary and you wish to have it included in Fast Facts, please contact Jessica McPhail in the church office.
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
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