Fast Facts
a weekly e-update on life at FPC
May 28, 2020
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Worship - Sunday, May 31, 2020
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Pentecost
Breathe and Live!
Acts 2:1-21
Ezekiel 37:1-14
10:30 am Worship
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This week's lectionary texts:
Acts 2:1–21 or Numbers 11:24–30; Psalm 104:24–34, 35b;
1 Cor. 12:3b–13 or Acts 2:1–21;
John 20:19–23 or John 7:37–39
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In honor of Pentecost, the day we celebrate God's Spirit being poured out upon the church, all are invited to join the worship team by wearing red! This is a simple yet meaningful way for us to remember our shared connection held in the Spirit of Christ as we worship together this Sunday. Also, all will be invited to share a photo of themselves and a greeting to the congregation after worship! Photos may be submitted to David Randolph at
drandolphfpc@gmail.com for use in future services as we continue to connect while worshiping online.
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A pastoral letter was emailed last week outlining the stages for reopening that were developed by FPC's COVID-19 Task Force and approved by our Session. Members of this task force include: Susan Abbott, Trey Byars, Greg Patton and your Pastors. The letter may be viewed
here
and the guidelines may be viewed
here
. Continued updates will be offered as developments occur. Please continue to hold all of our leaders, those within the church and those outside the church, in prayer at this time.
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Join us for worship this Sunday, May 31 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. You may click, "not now" at the bottom of that message and it will go away. You may then enjoy the video as it plays live. Last week's service is available at the link below.
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Sanctuary flowers
will not be used during online worship services except for special Sundays such as Pentecost. We regret that we will not be able to honor or memorialize your loved ones with flowers during this difficult time, but we hope you will choose another date once we are able to resume in-person worship. This decision was made to limit the number of people who are in and out of the church and because the flowers will be such a welcome part of worship once we are together again.
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The Adult Faith Formation Ministry
has teamed up with members of the Worship Ministry to bring you two weekly devotions each week through the month of June. Look for these devotions written by members of our church family in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our hope is that they will bring you hope and inspiration as we face the challenges of these uncertain times.
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Bibles & Brews continues digitally each Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:00 pm via Zoom! All you need is an electronic device, a Bible and a scripture passage to share about the group picked topic. Next week's conversation is about "Miracles". Contact David Randolph if interested, and as always, all are welcome!
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Theological Thursdays continues TODAY from Noon to 1:00 pm via Zoom! All are welcome to participate in this congregational bible study about a topics picked by you! Each week focuses on a single topic and corresponding scripture passage. Today's class is about "The Trinity" and the main passages of study are John 1:1-18 & 3:1-21. Please contact David Randolph if interested in participating.
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During this unexpected season
, please continue to remember your faithful giving to the church as our congregation's ministry continues throughout our community. It's happening within the congregation through virtual Bible studies, small groups, meetings and live streamed worship. It's happening within the community through continued programs like More Than a Meal and Love Packs as well as our mission partners like Interfaith Compassion, the pantry, Doors of Hope and more!
There are a variety of ways you can give:
- Mail directly to the church office (924 Van Buren Ave, Oxford, MS 38655)
- Enroll in direct deposit or withdrawal
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PW will hold a Zoom Call Meeting this Sunday, May 31, 2020, in order to vote on the new slate of PW officers and to also perform the installation ceremony. It will be held right after the Facebook Live Sermon May 31st. It will be like the Congregational Zoom Call meeting held for the vote on the budget and the new minister. If you would like to take part in this meeting, please contact Mary Glynn Wright at
mgw0804@yahoo.com
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O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to all the generations to come. (Psalm 71:17-18)
During this Pentecost season, give to the Pentecost Offering and let us celebrate the fact that we are building a life of faith and building the household of God with our children, youth and young adults by doing so. This offering supports children and youth whom we serve in our own community, but also children and youth around the globe. Just mail your check to the church and mark it Pentecost Offering. The children thank you!
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Thank you for your generous support for More Than a Meal as this vital ministry continues into the Summer. FPC will be responsible for the meal on June 9 and your gifts will make it possible to serve those in our community during this season of job loss and insecurity. Thank you!
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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
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The FPC prayer chain is ready
if you or someone
you know is in need.
or 662-832-8606.
All requests are held in strict confidence.
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A Special Prayer Request:
Sigrid Morrison Long, daughter of Gwen Morrison Knowlton and Rev. Ed Morrison, our former associate pastor and campus minister in the 1970's, has had surgery for a malignant brain tumor and is taking chemo and radiation. Sigrid, her husband and two teenage children live in California. For those who wish to reach out to Sigrid, Gwen or Ed with a card or letter, their addresses are:
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Sigrid Morrison Long
951 Cameron Ct.
Arroyo Grande CA 93420-4226
(her father Ed Morrison is with her at same address)
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Gwen Morrison Knowlton
105 Stradford Road
Birmingham AL 35209
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Remember in Prayer
FPC Members:
Family of Joe Burnett; Anna Ruth Kesler; Family of Doug Alexander; Family of Marleah Hobbs; Family of Elizabeth Black; Family of Jane Boykin; Leon McCullouch; Family of John Neff; Family of Pat Bittmann; Pierce Buford; Deb de Boer; Max Williams; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Walter Nance; Mary Kay McDowell; Debbie McElreath; Director of Music/Organist Search Committee
Family and Friends:
Family of Mary Poole; Jane Waits; Family of
Ruth Ellen Duvall Kuhnel;
Family of Carolyn Stevenson; Sigrid Morrison Long; Lee Paris; Family of Barbara Young; Pauline Dick; Bill Sessions; Family of David Brooks; Roun McNeal; Susan Treas; Family of Carolyn Aldridge Delorio; Jamie Henderson Turner; Family of Joel James; Family of Don Dees; Family of Leland Smith; Bill Flautt; 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
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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Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
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May Birthdays:
28 John Scarbrough
29 Christopher Newman
30 Paul Hester, Duvall Flautt, William Webb
May Anniversaries:
28 Lindsey & Phil Baquie, Nancy & Don Giles, June & Duke Goza
29 Beth & Bobby Kennedy, Randall & Lee Mize
30 Teresa & David Flautt, Lenore & Mit Hobbs, Molly & Griffin Tanner
31 Anne & Robert Gowdy, Catie & Paul Hester
June Birthdays:
2 Irma Buchanan, Sloan Hollis, Emily Semmes
3 Margie McLeod
June Anniversaries:
1 Caroline & Kerry Wigginton
2 Erin & Hayden Alexander
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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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