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Fast Facts
an e-update on life at
First Presbyterian Church
April 28, 2022
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Second Sunday of Easter
"Come and Have Breakfast"
This week's lectionary texts:
Acts 9:1-6 (7-20); Psalm 30;
Isaiah 61:1-3; Psalm 90:13-17;
Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
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Join us for worship this Sunday, May 1 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: Ann Luckett; 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 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. The following dates in June are available: 12 and 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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COME ONE COME ALL to a Whole Church Pop Up! We’ll be watching clips from the movie “Encanto,” and yes, we’ll talk about Bruno! May 1st, 4-5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Columbian themed dinner will follow. All ages welcome. This is a film with depths to explore around family, gifts, and God's providential care.
Click here for a sing-along song
Disney's Encanto | Now Playing Only In Theaters
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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!
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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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This past weekend Troop 45 camped at Rainwater Observatory in French Camp, MS, where we put an exclamation point on our recent Astronomy Merit Badge. Rainwater boasts of being "one of the last remaining dark pockets of night sky left in the southeastern United States.” While our nighttime was filled with astronomical programs and star gazing, the day was packed with spring cleaning of the Troop’s trailer, tents, cookware, and stoves. Even after the hard effort there was plenty of time left just to goof around and enjoy being in God’s creation. It was a perfect campout in perfect weather!
- Jason Bouldin
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The Mission Ministry Team's monthly meeting is May 3 at 5:00 in Room 101 in the Sanctuary building. The courtyard door will be unlocked. If you'd like to learn more about mission at FPC, please join us!
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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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Doors of Hope is an outreach program housed in the FPC education building. DOH makes available to single parents with young children temporary housing support, budget management and other life skills training. FPC hosts the Step 2 Dinner the second Tuesday of each month. The dinner provides an opportunity for current clients to sit at table with successful alumni of the program. We thank Jennifer Williams and Melissa Perler for hosting this month. Jo Turner, the DOH social worker, is particularly grateful for FPC’s support, “Thanks for all you do for our Step 2 meetings. I think it helps our ladies to see that someone takes an interest in them as they are so often overlooked.” | |
Nine Ukrainian refugee families currently have children being treated at St. Jude's Hospital. One is a nine-month-old infant undergoing cancer therapy. These families arrived in Memphis with little more than the clothes on their backs. Target House provides accommodations for families whose children are patients at St. Jude's. Last month members of FPC provided $1,700 in gift cards for the Ukrainian families to purchase clothing, hygiene products, diapers, etc. They are deeply grateful for your prayers and support. | |
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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:
April
28 Laura Lovelady
29 Harry Alexander, Doug Atkinson, Price Walden
30 Bobby Kennedy, Shands Orrell, William Redditt, Kay Tyler
May
2 Tucker Milner, Olivia Williams
4 Ruby Jane Baquie, Erica "Plicca" Watt, Hassell Wilkinson Jr.
This Week's Anniversaries:
April
30 Brad & Kathleen Mayo
May
3 Brian & Amanda Hyneman and Brent & Ramey Hardin
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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
Sunday, May 1
9:45 am Sunday School Classes
11:00 am Worship Service
12:15 pm Parent Meeting with Creighton
3:00 pm Prayer for Ukraine Concert @ David H. Nutt Auditorium
4:00 pm Encanto Whole Church Pop-Up
5:00 pm Sounds of Spring Concert Series:
Creighton Holder, piano
5:00 pm Arc Benders
Monday, May 2
4:30 pm Worship Team
5:30 pm CYFF Team Meeting
7:00 pm Scout Troop 45
Tuesday, May 3
6:00 am Men's Breakfast @ The Beacon
5:00 pm Mission Ministry Meeting
5:30 pm Diaconate
Wednesday, May 4
8:15 am Men's Bible Study
4:30 pm Bibles & Brews @ The Growler
5:30 pm CYFF
5:45 pm Dinner for Parent's & Children
6:00 pm Parents/Children's Class
6:45 pm Chancel Choir
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