Fast Facts

A Weekly e-Update on Life at First Presbyterian Church Oxford, Mississippi June 20, 2019

Sunday, June 23 10:00 am Worship (communion) 11:00 am Sunday Lunch

This week's lectionary texts: I Kings 19:1-4 (5-7), 8-15 a Psalm 42 and 43 Gal. 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39

PW Women: If you would like to join a circle, change circles or are not able to attend a circle this year, please fill out a card found in the Friendship Register on the pews in the sanctuary and place it in the collection plate. If you wish to remain in your current circle, it is not necessary to fill out a card. We look forward to seeing you in September when we begin another great year of worship and fellowship!

‌ Theological Thursdays:  Resumes today, from Noon to 1:00 pm in Fellowship Hall! All are invited to bring their lunch and share in theological conversations about a weekly topic. Today's topic is "Sinfulness" and the passages of study will be Psalm 51 and Romans 7:4-25. If you are interested in learning more, please contact David Randolph at drandolphfpc@gmail.com.

You are invited to hear FPC’s leaders present the findings of the Holy Cow Survey. Please come to gather information and ask questions. ‌ The VIP’s will travel to Memphis to visit the Civil Rights Museum on Thursday, July 18 . The bus will leave the parking lot at 8:00 am. Please bring $12 for the museum and $20 for lunch next door at Central Barbecue. We plan on being back in Oxford by 3:00 pm. Please call the church office, 234-1757, by July 8th to make a reservation.

Bibles with Brews is back for its second summer season each Wednesday, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, at the Growler. Join the conversation each week from 4:30 to 6:00 pm as we read and share different scripture passages about our weekly topic of study. The topic for June 26th   is “Choices”. All are welcome!

2019 Montreat Youth Conference  Last week a group of our youth attended the Montreat Youth Conference in Montreat, NC. They had an amazing week enjoying the beautiful mountains while exploring and growing in their faith. We want to thank all of our members who helped support us on this journey.

Final Fling : Youth are invited to say goodbye to Joseph Kelly at a cookout/swim party at Greg Patton's farm from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 29 . The bus will leave the church parking lot at 2:45 pm and return at 6:15 pm. We'll spend the afternoon playing in the lake and enjoying good food and fellowship. Please email Ann Kelly akellyfpc@gmail.com to RSVP so that we'll know how much food to have on hand! Hope to see you there!

Children’s Church , a special service of worship especially for rising Pre-K through 5th grade continues this Sunday! What’s new…It lasts ALL summer! Children begin worship each week with their parents for the 10:00 a.m. worship service and stay through the Gloria Patri before being escorted upstairs in Fellowship Hall for their own 30-minute service of worship led by a team of youth and adults.

ROAR is the theme of this year's Vacation Bible School adventure Monday, July 8-Thursday, July 11 ! Children pre-K through rising 6 th graders are invited to join us for this epic African adventure that engages the whole herd. We’ll explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers us through this wild life. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Erin Alexander at 601-248-8907 or Heather Harris at 901-212-0739. Registration is available HERE !

UKirk Ole Miss is busy planning for another year together, and they need your help feeding hungry college students! Are you willing to provide a Tuesday night meal for about 15 people this Fall semester? Find the list of available dates at  ukirkolemiss.org/tuesday-meals . Questions? Contact Rev. Allison Wehrung at ukirk.olemiss@gmail.com .

Available sanctuary flower dates  are July 21, 28 and August 4, 11 and 25 . If you would like to reserve a date in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher directly at  fancherm@bellsouth.net  or call 662-234-1359. 

MISSION

Lovepacks  donations are an easy way to help relieve hunger among Oxford and Lafayette County school children. Lovepacks food of the month for May is peanut butter or peanut butter crackers. 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.

The Pantry is in need of volunteers 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.

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:  George Abdo; Family of Bennett Zinn; Sue Treas; Family of Dora Leache; Max Williams; Joe Burnett; Fannie Elliott; Trenia Reynolds; Pierce Buford ; Debbie McElreath; Marleah Hobbs   Family and Friends:  Idalia Balcazar; Tom Mullen; 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; Mark Barnes; Don Gleason; Family of Lori Newcomb; Family of Bruce Brumfield; Joe Houston; 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

June Birthdays: 20 Mary Conlee Mize, Heath Stevens 21 Miller Callery, Jenna Lovelace, Rose Paris 22 Olivia Estes 24 Sam Haskell 25 Keith Hayward, Talmadge Lewis 26 Edward Duke, Ruchell Phillips June Anniversaries: 20 Katie & Bradley Goodwiller, Pat & Ernie Lowe 21 Mary Kate & Edward Duke 22 Kay & Ed Croom 23 Anastasia & Dunbar Jenkins 24 Carolyn & Randel Gibson, Catherine Servati & Taylor Webb 26 Stefanie & Greg Goodwiller

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.

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