Join us for a Soul Class centered on reframing education as a collective endeavor. 

On January 17th following Soul Feast we will hear from the executive director of the newly relaunched Newton Education Foundation, Gail Rothman. 



Gail will share more about the relaunch of NEF and how education foundations can be the catalyst for community engagement and investment in public education, ensuring that every child has resources and opportunities that lead to success. You will learn what the foundation has supported in the past, the vision for the future and how you can get involved in shaping this important work. 

The Singing Ambassadors Choir will lead in worship at Rockdale Baptist Church on Thursday, January 18 in the Church Sanctuary at 11:00 AM. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.

About one/half of this multi-denominational choir are members of First Presbyterian Church Covington.

The choir meets regularly to practice on Thursdays at 2:00 PM, currently at Covington First Presbyterian Church.

Non-auditioned membership is open to anyone over fifty, and regular programs are presented at churches, assisted living centers and community organizations. Monthly socials are held throughout the year. 

To join the choir, please contact Co-Directors Alice Walker (770) 787-6915 or Becky Ramsey, (770) 786-4916. New members are welcome! 

SAVE THE DATE - SUMMER MISSION TRIP

Summer Mission Trip - June 10-14 in the Atlanta area. Stay tuned for more info! Contact Erin Morgan with questions.

Childcare is provided weekly for FPC's Music Ministry.

Note about Giving through Realm on-line and Text to give:

If you made a written pledge for 2024, you must choose the fund “2024 Pledge” when you make your on-line or text donation. If you have set up your account to auto pay last year, you need to change the fund to this year’s 2024 pledge account or it will not show you as paying your 2024 commitment.

If you give to the budget, but do not pledge, please choose the fund “non-pledge”. You can also choose other funds if you are giving for another reason. 

By choosing the correct fund you are helping use properly account for your gifts no matter what fund you are making your donation to. We thank you so much for helping us do accurate bookkeeping!

Remember that you can always call Peni Kehoe in the church office if you need help with any of your financial gifts/pledges. Bless you for your faithful stewardship!

Our WiredWORD class meets in the Gathering Room which is on the upper floor, through the Fireplace Room and near the restrooms. This room is sometimes referred to as "the old choir room" or "the old sanctuary" by long-time members. This class explores current events and discusses how our faith intersects and informs our response. 

Our Foundations Sunday School meets in the Adult Classroom which is on lower floor classroom wing at the end of the hall way on the left. This class explores the lectionary scriptures each week, taught by a rotation of teachers. 

Youth Sunday School meets in the Youth Classroom which is on the lower floor classroom wing. It is the first classroom on the left, past the restrooms. The class explores the lectionary scriptures each week, often as they relate to the weekly sermon.

Children's Sunday School meets in the Children's Classroom which is the second door on the right of the lower floor classroom wing. Children learn about God's love through the bible, play, and song.

Our finance team is working hard to finalize our 2024 Operating Budget but it’s not too late to make your commitment by offering your Time, Talent, and Treasures! Submit your Pledge Card today to be included in our 2024 Operating Budget!

This past Saturday our church officers participated in our annual officer retreat. Grateful for our elders and deacons! Please be in prayer for the servant leaders of our congregation as they seek to serve with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love!

Pam Stillerman was approved by the congregation to be to join the join the Class of 2024 session. Click HERE to read her bio presented at the congregational meeting.

Please keep the following people and their families in your prayers this week:

Illness and Strife

• Rick Gunter - hospitalized
• Katherine Carey, mother of Erin Stillerman
• Ken Fullerton, father of Scott Fullerton - settling into life at Westbury McDonough
• Patsy Freeman, sister of Judy Davis
• Grant Moss & Chris Mattice, family of Louly Fowler Hay - cancer and care
• Joyce, sister of Faye Kitchens
• Shelvie Belser, grandmother of Neeley Rentz Lane
• Bernice Bailey - cancer treatment
• Bob and Beverly Beasley, friends of Jean Elder - health concerns and care
• Brenda Buckelew, mother of Jennifer Buckelew
• Patrick Carmichael
• Larry Cox, brother-in-law of Randy Layton - cancer
• Bob Darby, friend of Jeff Mackenzie - leg amputated, kidney problems
• Karla Ensminger, sister of Perri Walden
• Randy Jones, nephew of Faye Kitchens - lung cancer
• Karen Lein Kaasa, sister-in-law of Julie MacKenzie - home health care
• Marcia McGowan-Thurman, mother of Alicia Taylor - inoperable brain tumor
• Rosalia Meadors, friend of Tom Crews - three year old with bone marrow failure
• Meredith Nash, friend of Barbara Martin - four year old with stage IV kidney cancer
• Donald Vining, brother of Danny Vining - vision loss
• Carolyn Watson
• Joyce Williams, sister of Danny Vining - Alzheimer’s

Condolences

• Our thoughts and prayers are with Harry Hinton and his loved ones as they mourn the passing of his brother-in-law, Forrest Oliver Bowden. A private service will be held at a later date.

Independent and Assisted Living

• Penny Blakeney - The Oaks Assisted Living
• Homer Borders - Presbyterian Village Athens
• Jean Elder - Florida with her daughter
• Dot Fincher - Merryvale
• Louly Hay - Presbyterian Village Athens
• Travis Moss - Westbury, Conyers
• Louise White - Merryvale

Military Service

• Billy Scarborough - Marines
• Koen Ardis - Navy
• Clint Williams - Army
• Daryl Williams - Army

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