Fast Facts
an e-update on life at FPC
November 19, 2020
The Session has called a congregational meeting at the close of 11 am worship this Sunday, November 22 for the purpose of acting on a slate of nominees for elder and deacon, Class of 2023. Instructions to access the meeting via Zoom are available for those in need. Please contact a current elder or one of the pastors for assistance.
Worship - Sunday, November 22, 2020
Christ the King

In God We Trust
Matthew 22:15-22

This week's lectionary texts:

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
Join us for worship this Sunday, November 22 at 10:55 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 in memory of Marleah Kaufman Hobbs and Edward Henry Hobbs by their family.
In-person worship at FPC continues this Sunday, November 22, 2020. Please choose one service below to attend. Each person attending must be registered using one of these forms. Only 50 participants are allowed in each worship service. Everyone attending worship is required to follow guidelines approved by the Covid Task Force listed here.
 
Please note there will be an usher by the elevator if anyone needs to come in that way.
 
If you sign up for a service and know by Friday that you can't attend, please call the church office so we can open your spot up for someone else.
 
For any questions, concerns or help signing up for worship, please contact the church office by replying to this email or calling 234-1757.
Seasonal greenery and berries dates are available throughout Advent. The dates available are November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27, and January 3. To provide seasonal greenery and berries in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher at fancherm@bellsouth.net or 234-1359. Contributions to the Flower Fund are greatly appreciated.  
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, November 20.
The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. There will also be no Fast Facts next Thursday. Please look for the December Newsletter for the latest updates on life at First Presbyterian Church.
Members are invited to help decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas by purchasing poinsettias for $12 each in memory or in honor of friends or loved ones. The deadline for ordering is Monday, December 7th. Please click here for the order form. You may also click the button below to order online. Be sure to list your information as you would like it printed in the bulletin and return it to the church office with your payment attached.  
PYF will begin selling Christmas Trees in the afternoon on Friday, November 27th. Please spread the word about this great opportunity to support this vital ministry!
All are welcome to participate in an Adult Faith Formation Advent Program next month! The program will consist of three sessions -- two conversations about the Christmas story as shared through the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of Matthew, and then a day devoted to our favorite hymns and carols. These conversations will take place via Zoom in the afternoons of December 6th, 13th, and 20th. Each participating household will receive an Advent box to help you and any children in your life meaningfully celebrate the joy of the season. Please register below as it will help us prepare enough Advent boxes for all who wish to participate.
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:

 
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.
All requests are held in strict confidence.
Remember in Prayer
 
FPC Members: Family of Shirley Crawford; Helen Scruggs; Wil Howie; Billy Wood; 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; Walter Nance; Debbie McElreath; Director of Music/Organist Search Committee
 
Family and Friends: 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; 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; 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.
Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
November Birthdays:

19 Porter Callery, Ben Griffith, Carlisle Wood
20 Dorothy Lou Aldridge, Kathleen Mayo, Kevin McLeod, Cindy Semmes
21 Eva Webb
22 Anne Gowdy, Price Milner, Kathleen Patton
23 Jason Bouldin, B.J. Chain, Morgan Collins, Justin Eifling, Elizabeth Field, Joanna Heidel
24 Julia Lowe, Andrew Moak
25 Corrine Cullen

November Anniversaries:

21 Gabrielle & Paul Chiniche
25 Caroline & Cooper McIntosh
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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