Fast Facts
A Weekly e-Update on Life at First Presbyterian Church
Oxford, Mississippi
May 2, 2019
Upcoming worship schedule:
 
Sunday, May 5
Third Sunday of Easter
  8:30 am Worship (communion)
  9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship (communion)
This week's lectionary texts:
Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)
Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19
Events this week
Come out and support the FPC Men's softball team!
FPC Men's softball vs. Kiamie Package Store
@ FNC Park Softball Fields
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Field #12
Come out on this Saturday, May 4 th , from 2:00 to 4:00 pm to the patio at Harrison's 1810 (1210 Harrison Avenue) for a Young Adult Crawfish Boil. RSVPs help to ensure there is always enough to go around. Please RSVP with David Randolph or in the F acebook event . Parents - FPC's Nursery Ministry will be available during this event in the education building. Please indicate if your child will be attending so we can have proper coverage.
Bring Your Favorite Dish
to the First Sunday Potluck Lunch
this Sunday, May 5

There are no assignments for the First Sunday Potluck Lunch this Sunday, May 5 th  hosted by the Diaconate. Just bring your favorite dish and come share the good food and fellowship following 11:00 am worship.
Everyone is welcome!  
FPC's 7 th annual Jerry Warner Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 18 th  at the Ole Miss golf course. There will be an 8:00 am shotgun start with sign- in beginning at 7:00 am along with donuts and bottled water. If you don't have a playing partner, the planning team will pair you with another church member. The cost is $60 per player and the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, May 11 th . Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy fun and fellowship with other church members! Call the church office or place your payment marked "golf tournament" in the offering plate on Sunday morning.
May Education Night:  What does it mean to be a missional church? And what kind of mission is God calling us to be a part of in Oxford, Mississippi? Mark your calendars now for FPC’s next Young Adult Education Night on Sunday evening, May 19 th , as we talk about mission with the Rev. Ann Kelly. Dinner will be provided and a nursery will be available for our littlest Presbyterians.  
The Pantry is in need of men and/or couples to deliver groceries once a month to home-bound clients in the county. Anyone who might be able to help is asked to call Ann O'Dell at 234-2907.
Available sanctuary flower dates  are July 7, 14, 21 and 28 . If you would like to reserve a date in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Susan Joiner directly at  sjoiner@oxford.ms  or call 662-808-3240.
MISSION
Haven House residents greatly appreciate the daily devotional books you send them as well as inspirational books, classic novels, and all translations of the Bible. Please leave anything you can donate at the church office. 
PRAYER CONCERNS
FPC Members:  Sue Treas; Bennett Zinn; Family of Dora Leache; Bob Joiner; Max Williams; Joe Burnett; Fannie Elliott; Trenia Reynolds; Pierce Buford; Debbie McElreath; Marleah Hobbs
 
Family and Friends:  Ruth Ellen Duvall Kuhnel; Family of Helen Barkley; Linda Chavers; Thelma Chavers; Family of Amy Tidwell; Family of Merline & Tommy Nix; Family of Jarrod Holloway; Suzanne & Tony Spruill & family; Family of Barbara Porter; Mark Barnes; Don Gleason; Family of Lori Newcomb; Family of Bruce Brumfield; Joe Houston; Rosalyn Kelly; Matt Branch; Sue Gilbert; Nola Stocker; Erica Baggett; Mackenzie Stetz; Betty Hoar; Mike Smith; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents
 
U. S. Military:  A1C Jason Freeland, USAF 4th Air Support Operation; CW4 David Lord, National Guard, Iraq
The FPC prayer chain is ready  if you or someone you know is in need. Please contact Catherine Mize at 662-234-6676 or 662-832-0423. All requests are held in strict confidence.
Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
 
May Birthdays:

4 Plicca Watt, Hassell Wilkinson
5 Scott Manley, Mary Michael Morrison
6 Alisa Elliott, Mack Schuesselin
8 Stefanie Goodwiller, Bill Mayo, Nolton Rawl

May Anniversaries:

3 Ramey & Brent Hardin, Amanda & Brian Hyneman
7 Whitney & Patrick Bolen
8 Diane & Dick Scruggs
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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