Fast Facts 2.11.21

Fast Facts

an e-update on life at FPC

February 11, 2021

Worship - Sunday, February 14, 2021

Transfiguration of the Lord

"Coming Down the Mountain"

Mark 9:2-9

This week's lectionary texts:

2 Kings 2:12

Psalm 50:1-6

2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Mark 9:2-9

Join us for worship this Sunday, February 14 at 10:25 am on Facebook Live. You do not have to have an account to join us. The video will go live on the church's public Facebook group. If you do not have a Facebook account, a message will pop up asking if you wish to join. Simply click, "not now" at the bottom of that message and it will go away. You may then enjoy the video as it plays live.

The flowers in the sanctuary this Sunday are given to the glory of God and in honor of the Baptism of Smith Mozelle Spragins, daughter of Hal Scot "Hank" and Angela Smith Spragins. Smith is joined by sister, Haley Scot Spragins.

This Sunday our virtual Sunday School will continue for Pre-K thru 6th grade from 9:45-10:00 am. We hope parents will support their children in participating. A Zoom link will be sent out to all parents in a dedicated email on Friday, February 12.

A service of worship for Ash Wednesday,

will be held Wednesday, February 17

at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary.

PYF has returned via Zoom each Sunday at 7:00 pm! To be added to the GroupMe and receive invites to these meetings, please email Lindsay at [email protected].

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.

There are a variety of ways you can give:

Online through Realm, our website's secure giving system (https://onrealm.org/FirstPresbyteri91715/give/now)
Mail directly to the church office (924 Van Buren Ave, Oxford, MS 38655)
Enroll in direct deposit or withdrawal

If you need help with any specific ways to give, please contact Frances Saralvarez at [email protected].

Remember in Prayer

FPC Members: Family of Walter Nance; Tommy Patrick; Family of Shirley Crawford; Helen Scruggs; Wil Howie; Martha Walcott; Family of Mary Sims; Lark Lindley Wells; Lydia Moak; Family of Pierce Buford; Max Williams; Family of Joe Burnett; Family of Doug Alexander; Family of Marleah Hobbs; Family of Elizabeth Black; Family of Jane Boykin; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Debbie McElreath; Director of Music/Organist Search Committee

Family and Friends: Family of Tom Mullen; Norma Myers; Family of Tommie Waters; Family of Paulette Logan; Family of Florence Pulliam; Stephanie Polk; Taylor Polk; Wanda Lundstrom; Family of Jane Chancey Dubberly; Family of Randy Lutz; Charles Moseley; John Hamauei and family; Rhona Justice-Malloy & Amanda Malloy; Rachel & Bruce Robinson; Family of Betty Field; Joyce Sumners; Richard Bremer; Sarah LaPrade; Mary Tyler Browne; Patch Hailey; Family of Mary Poole; 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; Jamie Henderson Turner; Family of Joel James; Lowry Davis; Family of Don Gleason; Brad Hovious; B. Jones; Pat Gillenwater; Linda Chavers; Mark Barnes; Joe Houston; Matt Branch; Erica Baggett; Mackenzie Stetz; Mike Smith; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents; Our Haiti partners; Oxford & Lafayette County First Responders; Community leaders

U. S. Military: SSgt 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.

The FPC prayer chain is ready if you or someone you know is in need. This is a confidential list that is independent from the names listed above. Please contact Carlisle Wood at [email protected] or 662-832-8606. All requests are held in strict confidence.

Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries

February Birthdays

11 Margaret Embry, Spencer Huggins, Donna Ruth Roberts

12 Darren Ashmore

13 Michael Blackburn, Kylea Boutwell, Lucy Chiniche, Vicki Stevens

16 Olivia Briscoe, Mary Carter Hitt

17 Mamie Embry, Tad Wilkes

February Anniversaries:

15 Gale & Richard Gurner

17 Patsy & Jay Eads

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 [email protected].