Fast Facts
a weekly e-update on life at FPC
March 5, 2020
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Worship - Sunday, March 8, 2020
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2nd Sunday in Lent
"Water in the Wilderness"
Exodus 17:1-7
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am worship (communion)
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This week's lectionary texts:
Genesis 12:1-4
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5; 13-17
John 3:1-17
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The Session has called a
congregational meeting
, 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; voting on a recommendation by the Pastor Nominating Committee.
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JAM "Jesus and Me"
will
not
meet on Wednesday, March 11 due to Spring Break. However, there will be
Sunday School
on March 8th and 15th for all ages except youth.
JAM
will return on Wednesday, March 18.
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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
call 662-808-3240. Contributions to the Flower Fund are greatly appreciated.
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Wednesdays Together
continues during Lent on March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 with a Lenten worship service at 5:35 pm followed by a simple supper at 6:00 pm. Worship services are designed to provide a peaceful experience to reflect upon various Lenten themes.
JAM
(Jesus and Me)
will return on March 18
. Afterwards, all are welcome to join in the congregational bible study starting at 6:45 pm. Contact the church office with any questions and hope to see you there!
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Bibles and Brews:
Bibles & Brews,
a regular
bible study held monthly at the Growler continues on Monday, March 9th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Join in this conversation as we bring and share different scripture passages about a topic picked by the group. This month’s topic is “Acknowledgement”
and all are welcome!
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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 meeting 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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Thursday, March 19
the
VIPs
will gather for a dinner at Taylor Grocery at 5:45 pm. The church bus will provide transportation for those who don't want to drive their own cars. RSVPs are needed for this event as well. Please contact the church office to RSVP for dinner and to ride the bus.
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FPC's Congregational Bible Study
continues next week, March 11th with discussion about chapters 2 and 3 from Bill Brown's book,
"
Sacred Sense, Discovering the Wonder of God's Word and World.
"
It's not too late to join in the fun!
Each class focuses on two scripture passages that help to cultivate an appreciation of the wonder within this Christian way of life. Two classes are offered at 10:00 am and 6:45 pm on Wednesdays, with a nursery available for the evening class. Books are available for $15. Please contact the church office to sign up.
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FPC's Young Adult Ministry
hosts a spirit-filled conversation about Faith and Forgiveness
Sunday, March 22nd and 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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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 you know is in need. Please contact Catherine Mize at
katemizesn@gmail.com
or 662-832-0423. All requests are held in strict confidence.
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Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
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Birthdays
6 Lauren McRae
7 Brett Person, Max Williams
8 Trey Cobb, Danny Kelly, Tommy Patrick
9 Adalene Pettis
10 Cal Montgomery
11 Phillip Embry, Winn Hutchcraft
Anniversary
7 Cindy & Eric Snellgrove
10 Sarah Brooke & Jeb Bishop, Melinda & Bill Freeman
11 Ashley & Michael Abraham
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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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