Fast Facts
a weekly e-update on life at FPC
March 12, 2020
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Worship - Sunday, March 15, 2020
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"Living Water from the Word"
John 4:1-42
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9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship (communion)
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This week's lectionary texts:
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Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
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The Session has called a
congregational meeting
, this Sunday, March 15 after 10:30 am worship for the purpose of: presenting the annual report, receiving the budget for 2020, approving the Associate Pastor’s terms of call, and voting on a recommendation by the Pastor Nominating Committee.
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Sanctuary flower dates
are available April 19 and 26 and May 17. No flowers during Lent. To provide flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Susan Joiner at
sjoiner@oxford.ms
or call 662-808-3240. Contributions to the Flower Fund are greatly appreciated.
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JAM is still going strong! We'll continue each Wednesday at 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall during the Lenten season and throughout the end of the school year. If you’d like to help in any way...serve pizza, play games, help with crafts or bring snacks, please click the volunteer link below or contact Erin Alexander at 601-248-8907.
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Tell your children to invite a friend! We’d love to have them!!
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Wednesdays Together
continues throughout Lent on March 18, 25 & April 1 with worship at 5:30 pm followed by a simple supper at 6:00 pm. Each weekly service is designed to provide a peaceful experience to reflect in the midst of the busyness of life. Supper will be in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to participate in the Bible study afterwards.
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Next Thursday, March 19 the VIPs
will gather for dinner at Soulshine Pizza at 5:45 pm. This is a change in location. RSVPs are needed for this event. Please contact the church office to RSVP for dinner.
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Attention Parents of
7th & 8th Graders!!
Confirmation is that time when individuals claim the promises made at their baptism and become active members of the church. Sunday afternoon meetings will continue at 3:00 pm on March 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 19 and 26. The confirmands will be examined by the Session on Monday, May 11 at 5:30 pm and received into membership during worship on Sunday, May 17. This is an important time in the life of our youth and the church, so please help your son or daughter consider whether this is a commitment they are ready to make.
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FPC's Congregational Bible Study
continues next week, March 18th with discussion about chapters 4 and 5 from Bill Brown's book,
"Sacred Sense, Discovering the Wonder of God's Word and World."
Each class focuses on two scripture passages that help to cultivate an appreciation of the wonder within this Christian way of life. Classes are offered at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm on Wednesdays, with a nursery available for the evening class. Books are available for $15 in the office.
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FPC's Young Adult Ministry
hosts a spirit-filled conversation about Faith and Forgiveness starting Sunday, March 22nd and on March 29th! Each afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the UKirk Building, we will gather to discuss with a panel of guests how our shared faith informs our understanding of forgiveness. FPC's Nursery ministry will be available for our littlest Presbyterians during this event. Contact David Randolph for more details.
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Anyone who missed the Centering Prayer Workshop and is interested is invited to the follow-up sessions to learn about and practice Centering Prayer. They will be held Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church (contact Patricia Lewis at 202-6123 or
patriciajane1965@yahoo.com
) and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (contact Ann O'Dell at 234-2907 or
ago@olemiss.edu
). Please contact the presenter to get specific directions and hand-outs before the first session.
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UKirk Ole Miss
is grateful to those of you who have volunteered to provide Tuesday night dinners so far! If you're still interested in supporting college students in this way, there are available dates in
March and April
. Find the schedule and sign up form at
ukirkolemiss.org/tuesday-meals
, or email Allison Wehrung with questions (
ukirk.olemiss@gmail.com
).
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Camp Hopewell
is excited to invite all women to its 2020 Women’s Retreat April 3-4: Here I Am. Guided by the story of Moses at the burning bush along with the Enneagram personality type indicator, keynotes, worship, and personal reflection time will dig into who we are in the world and what God has to do with it. Participants are also welcome to stay at camp the night of April 4 to enjoy extra fellowship time together! Register at
camphopewell.com/here
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Remember in Prayer
FPC Members:
Family of Elizabeth Black; Family of Jane Boykin; Leon McCullouch; Joe Burnett; Family of John Neff; Family of Pat Bittmann; Scottye Boone; Pierce Buford; Deb de Boer; Max Williams; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Walter Nance; Mary Kay McDowell; Debbie McElreath; Marleah Hobbs; Director of Music/Organist Search Committee; Pastor Nominating Committee
Family and Friends:
Family of Raphael Eustace Semmes; Family of Roun McNeal; Family of Joan Bagby; 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; Alex Sessions; Brad Hovious; B. Jones; Pat Gillenwater; Angel Thompson; Ted Stocker; Tom Callery; Tom Mullen; Ruth Ellen Duvall Kuhnel; 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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The FPC prayer chain is ready
if you or someone
All requests are held in strict confidence.
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Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
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March Birthdays:
12 Lenore Hobbs, Ashley Wilkinson
14 Ann Person, Claire Stevens, Brooks Williams
15 Carolyn Gibson, Ella McIntosh
16 Henry Haney, Susan Joiner, Griffin Tanner
17 Elizabeth Coon
18 Captain Alexander, Wes Estes, Mary Charles Matthews, Leighton McCool, Anne Douglas Tanner
March Anniversaries:
15 Angela & Scott Manley
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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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