Fast Facts
A Weekly e-Update on Life at First Presbyterian Church
Oxford, Mississippi
August 22, 2019
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Sunday, August 25
10:00 am Worship (communion)
This week's lectionary texts:
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6
Hebrews 12:18-29
Luke 13:10-17
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PYF kicks off this Sunday, August 25 with a pool party from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Camp Hopewell. We'll enjoy a swim, eat burgers and hot dogs fresh from the grill, play Gaga ball and get to know each other and our new PYF leaders and advisors. Join us this Sunday at Hopewell for lots of fun and fellowship! Please RSVP by calling the church office or emailing Ann Kelly
akellyfpc@gmail.com
so that we'll have enough food. Also, feel free to invite a friend!
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The entire congregation is invited to participate in FPC's first "Common Read"
as we turn the pages of R. J. Palacio's book,
WONDER.
Join in the conversation on Sunday, September 22 at 4:00 pm as we discuss how we too can share God's kindness with others. This is an experience we can all share no matter our age or schedule. You can read the book, listen to the audio-book, and even watch the movie as a family. We have books in the church office for $12 if you are interesting in purchasing one.
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ADVENT DEVOTIONAL GUIDE 2019
After several years without an Advent Devotional Guide written by our church members, it was greatly missed. So last year Sally Hines and Carlisle Wood helped coordinate its return, and we want to continue it this year. With that in mind, would you consider writing one of the devotions for our 2019 booklet? (It's due by October 15.) Many told us last year that they enjoyed the personal stories our members wrote. Some of you shared times when you have felt God’s presence in your life; others of you wrote about a special Christmas tradition in your home. Some were based on a favorite scripture, others on a favorite hymn. Please consider sharing your story with your church family. Jessica has copies of last year’s booklet in the church office if you want to refresh your memory on the format. Let Sally Hines (
sallyhines@att.ne
t
) or Carlisle Wood (
carlislewood@gmail.com
) know via email if you are willing to write this year.
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FPC's Congregational Bible Study
returns this fall as we study different parables of Jesus. The book will be "Short Stories by Jesus, The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi" by Amy Jill-Levine, Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. This 10 week study will be offered three times this fall to accommodate a variety of schedules. Things kick off on Wednesday September 11th at 10:00 am or 6:00 pm and on Thursday, September 12th at 12:00 pm. Books will be in this Sunday and can be purchased for $10. Contact David Randolph at
drandolphfpc@gmail.com
or call the church office if you are interested in participating.
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Young Adults!
Don't forget about the Young Adult Kickoff Sunday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Tallahatchie Gourmet. All are welcome to enjoy this fun fellowship event! Please RSVP with David Randolph at
drandolphfpc@gmail.com
so we can know how many to expect.
Parents - FPC's nursery ministry will be available during this event in the Education Building.
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Bibles with Brews continues its second summer season each Wednesday, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, at the Growler. Join the conversation each week from 4:30 to 6:00 pm as we read and share different scripture passages about our weekly topic of study. The topic for August 28
is "friendship".
All are welcome!
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Theological Thursdays continues today at 12:00 pm in Fellowship Hall #3. The topic is "justice". All are welcome to this conversational bible study. Please contact David Randolph if you'd like to know more.
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UKirk Ole Miss
is grateful for your support in providing Tuesday night meals for our college students. Thanks to your generosity and that of some other partner churches, their Fall meal schedule is 100% covered! If you have questions about UKirk in general, stop by the UKirk information table in the front courtyard before and after worship on August 25 and September 1, or head to
ukirkolemiss.org
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Children’s Church
, a special service of worship especially for rising Pre-K through 5th grade continues until September 1! Children begin worship each week with their parents for the 10:00 a.m. worship service and stay through the Gloria Patri before being escorted upstairs in Fellowship Hall for their own 30-minute service of worship led by a team of youth and adults.
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Available sanctuary flower dates are October 6, 13, 20
and
27.
If you would like to reserve a date in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher directly at
fancherm@bellsouth.net
or call 662-234-1359.
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Lovepacks
donations are an easy way to help relieve hunger among Oxford and Lafayette County school children. If you'll bring your donations with you to church and deposit them in the church office or the narthex, volunteers will get them to the Lovepacks office for you. Items needed are:
- 10-18 oz Pop-Top Chicken Noodle or Vegetable Soups
- Pop-Top Ravioli
- Snack Pack Pudding Cups
- Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers
- 16 oz. Jars of Peanut Butter
- Pop Top Beanie Weenies
- Granola Bars
- Pop Top Canned Fruit (Please, No Fruit Cups)
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The Pantry
is soliciting adult novels and children's books are also needed for its Little Free Library. Used books are most welcome! They may be left at the church office or front porch of The Pantry.
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Haven House
residents greatly appreciate the daily devotional books you send them as well as inspirational books, classic novels, and all translations of the Bible. Please leave anything you can donate at the church office.
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FPC Members:
Mary Helen “Babe” Carr; Walter Nance; Mary Kay McDowell; Family of Bennett Zinn; Sue Treas; Family of Dora Leache; Max Williams; Joe Burnett; Fannie Elliott; Pierce Buford; Debbie McElreath; Marleah Hobbs; PNC Committee
Family and Friends:
Family of Rev. Shep Crigler; Angel Thompson; Family of Reynolds Boykin; Ted Stocker; Joan Connell; Tom Callery; Idalia Balcazar; Tom Mullen; Ruth Ellen Duvall Kuhnel; Family of Helen Barkley; Linda Chavers; Family of Amy Tidwell; Family of Merline & Tommy Nix; Family of Jarrod Holloway; Suzanne & Tony Spruill & family; Mark Barnes; Don Gleason; Joe Houston; Matt Branch; Erica Baggett; Mackenzie Stetz; Betty Hoar; Mike Smith; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents; Our Haiti partners; Oxford Police Department
U. S. Military:
A1C Jason Freeland, USAF 4th Air Support Operation; CW4 David Lord, National Guard, Fort Campbell, KY
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The FPC prayer chain is ready
if you or someone you know is in need. Please contact Catherine Mize at 662-234-6676 or 662-832-0423. All requests are held in strict confidence.
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Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
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August Birthdays
22 Danny Collins, Kathryn Elliott, Hugh Monteith, Tennyson Monteith, Machelle Williams
25 Andrews McLellan, Kate Newman, David Randolph, Allison Wehrung
26 Mary Haskell
27 Bill Bowlin
28 Marion Bishop, Richard Gurner
August Anniversaries
23 Sarah & Jeffrey Hollis, Cydni & Kris Kersey
28 Ashley & Pratt Wilkinson
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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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