Fast Facts
a weekly e-update on life at FPC
June 18, 2020
Worship - Sunday, June 21, 2020
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Safe Assumptions"
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Luke 5:1-11

10:30 am Worship
This week's lectionary texts:

Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11
Matthew 10:24-39
Join us for worship this Sunday, June 21 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.  
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.  
The Adult Faith Formation Ministry Team  invites anyone interested to participate in a series of crucial conversations about systematic racism by reading together Ibram Kendi's memoir, "How to Be an Antiracist." Books should arrive tomorrow and it's not too late to sign up! Our first gathering will be this Sunday, June 21st, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm via Zoom. The conversation will focus on introducing the book, a few concepts, and creating space where all feel welcome to vulnerably explore this topic with courage and grace. Discussion will be led by Michael Fagans, Matthew Hall, and David Randolph. Please contact David Randolph to sign up or if you have any questions.  
The Adult Faith Formation and the Worship Ministry Teams have teamed up to offer two weekly devotions throughout the summer. Devotions are written by members of our church family and emailed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our prayer is that they will bring you hope and inspiration as we face the challenges of these uncertain times. 
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 "Comfort". Contact David Randolph if interested, and as always, all are welcome!
Theological Thursdays  continues TODAY from Noon to 1:00 pm via Zoom! All are welcome to join this congregational Bible study about topics you get to pick! Each week focuses on a single topic and corresponding scripture passage. Today's class is about "Hope" and the scripture passages are Jeremiah 29:1-14 and Romans 8:18-39. Please contact David Randolph if interested in participating in this or another class.  
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 . 
Hello,
My name is Dontavius Webb and I’m a member of BSA Troop 45.  I’m currently a life scout aspiring to attain the rank of Eagle and simply lack my project. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, many have gone hungry because of job loss and such. With this problem affecting our own community I have set out   to have a food drive for the Oxford Lafayette County Pantry. My project will consist of two dates of collection on Saturday, June 20th and June 27th, from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. The site of collection will be the First Presbyterian Church UKIRK/PYF Parking lot. This parking lot is at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and South 10th street. On Van Buren Avenue just past Bottle Tree Bakery turn right on South 10th Street. The drop off will be similar to most curbside deliveries in order to maintain social distancing and staying with the rules given by the city of Oxford. Your support to help stock the pantry is greatly appreciated.

Here is a list of preferred donations for the Pantry:

  • Canned fruit
  • Canned meat (tuna, salmon, or chicken)
  • Any canned soup, especially Tomato
  • Tomato sauce
  • 1 lb of dry long grain rice
  • 1 lb of dry pinto beans
  • Dry Mac and cheese
  • Chicken noodle soup
  • Peanut butter

Thank you for any sized donation.

Eagle candidate,
Dontavius Webb
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: Margaret Fancher; Max Williams; 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; 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 Frances Drury; Family of Martha Oliver; Family of Mary Poole; Jane Waits; 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; 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.
Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
June Birthdays:

18 Suzanne Black, Whitney Bolen
19 Lindsey Estes, Jack Johnson, Jimmy Williams
20 Heath Stevens, Mary Conlee Mize
21 Miller Callery, Jenna Lovelace, Rose Paris
22 Olivia Estes
24 Sam Haskell

June Anniversaries:

18 Nana & Francis Boateng
19 Blair Hobbs & John T. Edge, Julia & Scotty Jimenez
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
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 .