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Fast Facts
an e-update on life at
First Presbyterian Church
May 5, 2022
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
"Our Shepherd"
Psalm 23 and John 10:22-30
This week's lectionary texts:
Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Isaiah 53:1-6; Psalm 114; Revelation 7:9-17;
John 10:22-30
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Join us for worship this Sunday, May 8 at 10:55 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. Click here to access the live video. If you do not have a Facebook account, a message will pop up asking if you wish to join. Simply click, "not now" at the bottom of that message and it will go away. You may then enjoy the video as it plays live. | |
Online worshipers may find the weekly bulletin on the church's website under the Online Worship page. Click here for the Online Worship page, then click the link titled "Weekly Bulletin." | |
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Ministry to the Farthest Pew
Unable to get to in-person worship? Missing communion? We will come to you. On the first Sunday of each month, elders and deacons will be extending the table to meet you, wherever you are. So if you would like to be included, please let us know. Just call the church office or drop us a line. We’ll look forward to seeing you.
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Current Adult Sunday School Offerings:
Women of Faith: Fellowship Hall, Room 104
Lectionary Discussion Group: Fellowship Hall
Men's Class I: Old Session Room of second floor in Sanctuary
Men's Class II Bible Study: The Annex
Sunday School is held at 9:45 am each Sunday before the worship service.
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Join us in the Fellowship Hall for an informal discussion on the lectionary passages for the day during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45). All you need to bring is your curious mind, open heart, and a willingness to delve into what the scriptures might have for us. No preparation required, and you can drop in any given Sunday without losing the thread. If you’ve got a favorite translation of the Bible, bring it. If not, don’t worry. We’ll have fun and learn from each other as listen for the Spirit in each other’s voices. | |
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Remember in Prayer
FPC Members: Thomas Wade Simpson; Ann Luckett Montgomery; Family of Stevie Campbell, Jeffrey Butler; Family of Nolan Waller; Family of Helen Scruggs; Family of J.T. Davis; Family of Janet Barnes; Caroline McIntosh and Family; Tommy Patrick; Marianna Ochs; Family of Lynton Dilley; Max Williams; Teresa Flautt; Lydia Moak; Michele Howie; Margaret Fancher; Family of Betty Mullen White; Joe Murphey
Family and Friends: Family of Thomas Mayo; Family of Gloria Smith Griffith, Valentina Iepuri and Ukriane family, Charissa Johnson; Sarah Luchin and Family; Sigrid Morrison Long; Family of John “ Nat” Sumner, Connie Whelan; Lenoir Stanley; Family of Lauren "Lo" Chastain; Peter C. Wood; Doors of Hope Families; Bob Flautt; Lafayette County Detention Center inmates; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents; Our Haiti partners; Oxford & Lafayette County First Responders; Community leaders
U. S. Military: SSgt 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. This is a confidential list that is independent from the names listed above. Please contact Carlisle Wood at [email protected] or 662-832-8606. All requests are held in strict confidence.
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Sanctuary floral arrangement dates are available Sunday, May 22 and June 26. All Sunday's in July are available as well: 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. To provide flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher at [email protected] or call 662-234-1359. Contributions to the Flower Fund are greatly appreciated.
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Adult Faith Formation is offering Bibles and Brews though the winter and spring and is open to any adult!. We meet at The Growler (265 N. Lamar Blvd, on the Square) beginning at 4:30pm for a time of fellowship, Bible study, and engaging conversation. Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. | |
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VIP's!!
Our next outing will be Thursday, May 12. James Day has
organized a trip for supper to the Pier at Sardis. Our reservation
is for 6:00. We are offering transportation to the Pier by bus. The bus will LEAVE at 5:30, so please arrive to the church around
5:15. Call or stop by the church office to sign up. When you stop by/call to let us know you're going,
please say whether or not you'll be riding the bus. Thanks
to James for doing this.
-Sally Hines
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For those who are interested, we could possibly plan a trip to see Jesus Christ Superstar. Unfortunately, I will not be attending, so someone else would need to be in charge (scheduling a date, purchasing tickets, arranging transportation, etc). Please let me, or Kate know if you are interested in going.
-Sally Hines
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PYF
(Presbyterian Youth Fellowship)
PYF is meeting on Sundays, with 6th through 8th graders meeting from 5:00-6:00 and 9th-12th graders meeting from 6:30-7:30. Dinner for all will be from 6:00-6:30! If you have a youth in this age range, please email Dave Garvey at [email protected] or Feagin at [email protected] to be added to GroupMe.
Sunday school meets from 9:45-10:40 in the PYF Annex Building. If you are interested in joining PYF's rotation of Sunday School teachers, please contact Feagin Hardy at 864.684.3715. We are looking for 2-3 more volunteers so that our students can hear from a wide range of voices every month!
This Sunday, May 8, is the last one for the semester! Be on the lookout for upcoming PYF events in the summer!
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All children (Pre-K4 through third grade) are invited to attend "Children's Time" in the Fellowship Hall after the Time with Young Disciples each Sunday. Bible stories and craft projects keep our youngest disciples busy and engaged while moms and dads enjoy the church service!
Children can be picked up on the second floor of the Fellowship Hall after the worship service. If you would like to volunteer to serve during Children's Time, please contact the church office at 662.234.1757!
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Vacation Bible School 2022 | |
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Join us on the Passport to Peace! A VBS that explores five Bible stories that encourage children to listen to and learn from people who are different, notice the needs of others and seek to help, creatively work to keep everyone safe, and refuse to respond to conflict with violence.
WHEN: Mon, Jul 18 - Thu, Jul 21
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church
Kids from Pre-K to 4th grade can participate! We encourage older kids and parents to volunteer to help out as well. We will meet at starting at 9am every morning and pick up will be at 12pm.
You can register your child through Realm by clicking here. The deadline to register is June 30th. Please contact Dave Garvey (@[email protected]) if there are further questions.
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The Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi is a comprehensive victim organization. FPC continues to collect new stuffed animals for the 15-20 children the facility receives each month.
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Begun in a closet at First Presbyterian Church in the 1980’s, The Pantry has grown into an effective ecumenical outreach providing thousands of area residents with donated groceries throughout the year. Each June FPC is responsible for staffing the Pantry three days a week from 8-11:00. The Pantry is located on Molly Barr Road next to the Oxford Police Station. On Tuesday's deliveries of food are received and the shelves stocked. On Wednesdays and Thursday's groceries are made available to clients in a drive-through. Eight to ten volunteers are needed each of the three days. Members of Oxford First United Methodist Church will be helping out as well. FPC members— from thirteen years of age through our VIP’s—are invited to volunteer for as many shifts in the month as you would like. Perhaps in 2022 this could by your mission!
Click here to sign up.
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In December of 2021 tornadoes decimated portions of western Kentucky. Reconstruction efforts are now underway. In conjunction with Catholic Charities, FPC is recruiting volunteers to travel to Kentucky for a long weekend to assist in the reconstruction effort. If you are interested in participating or would like more information call Niles Lovelady at
662-801-9200.
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Arc Benders is a FPC fellowship group that seeks to actively practice Christ's call to serve "the least of these" and to seek authentic reconciliation in the Oxford community. All are invited to participate. For more information please contact Ruth O'Dell at [email protected].
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At noon the second Tuesday of each month St. Andrew Presbytery sponsors a zoom meeting for anyone interested in learning more about Matthew 25 activities in congregations throughout our Presbytery. It is hosted by Kendal Cox, Elder First Presbyterian Church, Greenville and our own Allison Wehrung. If you would like to participate, email Allison at [email protected], and she will send you a link. | | | |
Curious about the various FPC mission activities? A new email account has been created specifically for keeping FPC members abreast of mission plans, outreach programs, committee minutes, etc. If you would like to be kept in the mission loop, contact the Mission Team at [email protected]. | |
Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries | |
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This Week's Birthdays:
5 Anne Hunter, Scott Manley, Mary Morrison
6 Alisa Elliott, Mack Schuesselin
8 Stefanie Goodwiller, Bill Mayo, Nolton Rawl
10 Pat Atkinson, Evelyn Rose and Jane Reeves Carmean, Mary Jack Mullen, Chris Rosseau
11 Jane Lyle Byars, Blair Hobbs
This Week's Anniversaries:
7 Patrick & Whitney Bolen
8 Dick and Diane Scruggs
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If we've overlooked your birthday or anniversary and you wish to have it included in Fast Facts, please contact 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 the church office at [email protected].
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Weekly Calendar
Thursday, May 5
5:30 pm Meeting w/ Greg Goodwiller
Sunday, May 8
Mother's Day
9:45 am Sunday School Classes
11:00 am Worship Service
5:00 pm PYF Split
Monday, May 9
5:00 pm Piano Studio Interest Meeting
5:30 pm Session
7:00 pm Scout Troop 45
Tuesday, May 10
6:00 am Men's Breakfast @ The Beacon
5:30 pm DOH Step 2 Dinner
Wednesday, May 11
8:15 am Men's Bible Study
12:00 pm DOH Board Meeting
5:45 pm Dinner for Parent's & Children
6:00 pm Parents/Children's Class
6:45 pm Chancel Choir
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