Congregational Meeting
This Sunday
Last weekend’s snow pushed the annual meeting of the congregation to this Sunday, January 23, at 10:15, following the 9:00 worship service. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to attend, but only members may vote. We will be presented with a financial statement from the previous year, and we will vote on the new officers presented by the Nominating Committee. The corporation of the church will also convene.
New Officer Training Saturday,
Installation Next Sunday
Current church officers and new officer candidates will meet for training this Saturday, January 22, at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Donuts and coffee will be provided. Next Sunday, January 30, we will install our newly elected officers during both services.
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Wednesday Fellowship Resumes Jan. 26
We will gather again for a fellowship dinner followed by programs for adults, teens, and children Wednesday, January 26. Dinner will be at 5:30, and programs will follow at 6:15. Please plan to join us!
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New Members Class Begins Jan. 30
Nearly two years ago, we started a New Members Class for folks interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church —or what Presbyterian even means —and how they might fit into this community of faith. It’s time to offer it again, especially for those who joined the church during the pandemic. While the primary purpose of the class is to meet and enjoy fellowship with other folks at FPC, we will discuss a few important questions: What is the history of the Presbyterian Church, specifically FPC? How is the church organized, nationally and locally? How can you plug in and serve? We’ll even take field trips and watch some videos. We will meet at 10:10 a.m. in the chapel for eight Sundays, and our start date has been moved to January 30. For more information, email Dave Welch.
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Roll with Us!
Churchwide Skate Event Jan. 30
Next Sunday, January 30, we will have an all-church skate event at Bristol Skateway from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. We will meet at the facility at 210 Skateway Drive (K-Mart Dr. for GPS). The suggested donation is $5 per person, or a maximum of $10 per family. For more information about the facility, visit Bristol Skateway or call 423-968-9680. |
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Worship
January 23
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Scripture
Psalm 36:5–10
Isaiah 62:1–5
John 2:1–11
Sermon
The Good Stuff
Sam Weddington
Last Sunday’s Attendance
9:00: Playback: 150; 11:00: Playback: 57
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Keeping Our Children Safe
As we take steps to ensure the safety of all the children entrusted to our care, we ask parents to sign their kids in when they drop them off and out at pickup. We have sign-in sheets at the nursery and for Kids’ Kirk and Sunday School, and we lock the doors of the education wing for safety. Parents can gain access at any time by using one of the key cards hanging by Lilly Osborne’s office door.
We also ask that parents not distract students and teachers by hovering in the hallways during class time. Clear hallways also help us know that children are where they need to be when in our care. Thank you for working with us to keep our children safe.
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Calendar
Sunday, January 23
9:00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
Fellowship Hall
10:10 a.m.
Sunday School
10:15 a.m.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
6:00 p.m.
Student Fellowship
Monday, January 24
10:00 a.m.
Staff Meeting
Room 123
7:00 p.m.
Joint Session of Elders & Deacons
Room 123
Tuesday, January 25
7:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 3
Scout Hall
Wednesday, January 26
5:30 p.m.
Fellowship Supper
Fellowship Hall
6:15 p.m.
Adult Enrichment
Student Small Groups
Wednesday Night Kids
6:15 p.m.
Handbell Practice
Sanctuary
7:00 p.m.
Praise Band Practice
Fellowship Hall
7:15 p.m.
Choir Practice
Room 202
Thursday, January 27
7:00 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
Parlor
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Our COVID Protocols
The session continues to strongly encourage masks for those not fully vaccinated, or at higher risk of COVID-19 complications. In line with CDC guidelines, the session continues to encourage everyone to consult their medical professional about being vaccinated and getting a booster.
How to Join Us Online
You can watch the livestream of our worship services and other activities at FPC Bristol on YouTube. Click on the link and hit “Subscribe” to receive notifications of new videos. To connect to our various Facebook sites, go to Facebook and type in FPC Bristol. Several accounts will show up. “Like” the page or ask to join a group. |
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Returning Pledges
If you have not yet made your 2022 pledge, you can do so now by picking up a pledge card at the church or downloading a copy here. You can drop off the completed card at the church office, mail it in, or email your pledge directly to our business manager, Betsy Galliher.
Give Safely
We encourage you to use text, mail, or our website to safely continue your faithful support of our ministries during the pandemic. You can give online by going to our website and clicking on “Give” in the upper right corner. You can send your pledge, offering, or special gift by texting fpcbristol to 73256, or mail your checks directly to the church. |
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Gifts to the Church
Memorials and honoraria are published in the newsletter only after the family has been personally notified by our business office. Today we gratefully acknowledge the following gifts in memory of:
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Garrett Foster (son of John & Karen Vann): to the Brazil Mission Fund from Carl & Reveley McGrady; to the General Legacy Giving Ministry Fund from John & Alice Graham from Dot Mattison, from Joyce & Sid Oakley; to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from Linda Darnell, from Jim White
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Ron Grubbs: to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from Ronald Lee & Barbara Grubbs, from John & Ellen Manney
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Alice Moore: to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from John & Ellen Manney
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Tony Raccioppo: to the Memorial Fund from Cora Lee Raccioppo
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Chuck Thompson: to the Chuck Thompson King University Memorial Scholarship Fund from an anonymous donor
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Bill Wade: to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from John & Ellen Manney
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Organist's Footnotes
Born in Rochester, New York, in 1958, David Evan Thomas graduated with honors in trumpet from the “Prep” Department of the Eastman School of Music and also received degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota. He studied with Dominick Argento, Samuel Adler, and Alan Stout, as well as at the Aspen Festival and with David Diamond at the Atlantic Center for the Arts. Thomas’s music has been praised for its eloquence, power, and craft. His “A Taste of Cana’s Wine” (our prelude) is not based on any hymn, but with a little imagination, one can almost hear the miracle of water changing to wine. It opens rather sedately, changes key and picks up speed in the middle section, then returns to the first theme in the original key, but with pizzazz!
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Aaron David Miller (b. 1972) earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music and did his graduate studies at the Manhattan School of Music. He serves as the Director of Music and Organist at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and maintains an active recital schedule. Miller is a prolific composer, and many of his compositions have won critical acclaim. “The Feast Is Ready” (our postlude) is an adaptation of Graham Kendrick’s contemporary hymn “The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing,” which we sing Sunday. |
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We want to pray for and celebrate with you! Send your prayer requests and glad tidings to [email protected].
Condolences
Our love and sympathy are with Peggy Peters and her family in the death of her brother, James Blair, January 15 in Huntsville, Alabama.
In Our Prayers
Please also pray for the members of our community who wish to remain anonymous.
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Anna Arbo & family
Wayne Ausmus
Bill & Betty Bingham
Bud & Marg Branscomb
Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Becky Busler
Ben Cherry & family
Bill Coleman
K.D. Forsha
Tammy Fredrickson
DeeDee Galliher
Emma Grubbs & Gina Roberson
Haiti
Lou Hebb
Eddie Hill
Porter Hillery
Davan & Kristi Johnson
Kaduna State
Jim & Joan Keith
Marty & Kara Keys
Morgan & Josh King & family
Nancy Lilly
Family of Mary Jane Luffman
Diana Mattison
Dot Mattison
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Roger McCracken
Kathy McGlothlin
Montana Indian Ministries
Abigail Myers
National & international leadership
Breanna Necessary
Palestine & Israel
Roger Patrick & family
Pastor Bruce Plummer
June Prado
Don Pridemore
Claire Pruner
Cora Lee Raccioppo
Bob Rhea
Mike Ruger
Michelle S.
Susan Solomon
Malcolm Sprinkle
Pete Stigers & family
Teachers & school administrators
John & Karen Vann & family of Garrett Foster
Scott VanNostrand
Margaret Wade
Bill & Patsy Ward
Michael Weller
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701 Florida Avenue | Bristol, TN 37620 | 423-764-7176 | fpcbristol.org
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