Fellowship Friday - September 23, 2022

Fall is on its way! There always seems to be something pulling us from one thing to another. How can we do all of these things AND keep an eye on where God is calling us? We will think about this during worship this Sunday - but I'm getting ahead of myself.

Earlier this week, some of the Fellowship Family gathered together to share a meal at the first Wednesday Wisdom. We then took advantage of the wonders of the interwebs to hear from Rev. Pepa Paniagua, Executive Director of Kindom Community, a worshiping community that is intentional, inviting, and inclusive of all. Rev. Paniagua led a conversation about being supportive of youth in our community, whether in our own family, our congregation, or our neighborhood. She gave us a lot to think about! Wednesday Wisdom continues next week - it would be great to see you! More information is below.

There are a lot of other exciting events coming up in the next few weeks here at FPC, starting with worship this Sunday, when we will look at part two of our "Follow Jesus" sermon series. That evening, middle and high school youth from all over Greensboro will gather at First Presbyterian for the first GSO YoCo (Youth Collective) to play games and have dinner together. If you know someone who would fall into that "youth" category, please let me know! I'd love to see them there from 6-7:30 on Sunday night.

Please check details about other events that are coming up in the next two weeks and make sure to join in.

I hope to see you all very soon - but hopefully on Sunday!

With gratitude,

Pastor Kathryn

p.s. If you are like me, the fall calendar is filling up quickly. Make sure to check out our Fall Semester Calendar so you can spend time with your Fellowship Family as well!

Sunday (Virtual) Worship Information

Sunday worship is in-person, but will continue to be available through Facebook Live, Zoom, and YouTube.

Worshipping via Zoom allows for worship participants to, at the least, see each other during worship, should a participant join through computer. Zoom also allows for worship participants to join by phone, should they not have access to a computer.

To join by phone, call: (646)558-8656

When you dial in you will be asked for a meeting ID number: enter 847 7231 7808. The password is: 658602. Depending on the time you dial in, you may not hear anything to start with. When the Prelude begins, you will hear audio.

To access worship by Zoom via computer, please click here.

(If you'd prefer to access the worship service through the Zoom website, please enter Meeting ID 847 7231 7808 - the password is: 658602.)

To access worship by Facebook Live, please click here.

To access worship by YouTube, please click here.

Don't forget - you can access this week's bulletin via the church's website .

Email Lee About Worship Leadership

Women's Bible Study will take this week off and resume on October 4. The group continues to use the Come to the Waters. Meetings will conclude for the fall on October 11. All are welcome! For more information, contact Mimi Carter at mfhc48@hotmail.com or Jeanie Harrison at jharrison3@triad.rr.com.

Wednesday Wisdom

Wednesday Wisdom continues this Wednesday, September 28. Dinner and a program, including guest speakers, will take place over four Wednesdays with dinner being served from 5:45-6:15 and the program from 6:30-7:30. Dinner is $12 for Adults (13+), $8 for Children (5-12), Free for Toddlers (under 5). Professional Childcare provided during program. To RSVP, please contact Lee Wineholt.

PLEASE NOTE:

IF YOU RSVP FOR A DINNER, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MEAL’S COST.

September 28: Reservations due by Sunday, September 25.

Dinner: Enchilada pie layers of shredded chicken, cheese, and black beans with red enchilada sauce OR Mexican street corn pasta salad with sliced chicken breast on top. Strawberry Shortcake for all for dessert.
Program: Scams, Scams, Scams - we will look at all of the ways that technology is making things harder to detect what is real and what is dangerous these days

October 5: Reservations due by Sunday, October 2.

Dinner: Chicken Florentine, garden salad, & French rolls OR Grown-up Mac & Cheese, garden salad, & French rolls. Texas Sheet Cake for all for dessert.
Program: Financial Matters with Yanique McLeod, Financial Advisor and Fellowship Family Member

October 12: Reservations due by Sunday, October 9.

Dinner: Mojito grilled chicken with Cuban rice, scratch-made salsa OR Taco salad (sliced chicken, lettuce, shredded cheese, black beans, salsa, and tortilla chips). Strawberry margarita cake for all for dessert.
Program: The Waters of Grief with Nancy Hull, Integrative Health Coach and Fellowship Family Member

Fellowship Presbyterian has online giving available through the Presbyterian Foundation.

Click this link to be taken to the online donations page.

FPC SUPPORTING BACKPACK BEGINNINGS

Fellowship has started an ongoing partnership between Backpack Beginnings, Greensboro Housing Authority, and The Applewood Community. Please click here to sign up, check the signup list in the Dogwood Lobby on Sunday mornings, or contact the church office during the week.

Wondering what to do with all of those grocery shopping bags? The Missions committee will be collecting “gently used” plastic grocery bags for Backpack Beginnings. Please bring any you don’t use to church with you, leaving them on the Missions table in the Dogwood Lobby closest to the double doors leading towards the classrooms.

Prayer Concerns and Celebrations

Prayers for the Clark and Dooley Families: Claire’s mother, Barbara Dooley, passed away on Sunday evening.
Dee Kuhn was hospitalized this week for some pain and low oxygen levels following a cardiac ablation last week. Fortunately, she is feeling better and has been discharged. Steve and Dee are grateful for the continued prayers for healing.
Tom and Jeanie Harrison tested positive for COVID on Sunday morning. They request prayers for healing and recovery.
Phyllis King requests prayers for her friend, Ruth Jane, who is having a colon resection next week pending lab tests results.
Carol and Chuck Morgan request prayers for their family – their grandson tested positive for COVID. Therefore, they have also been exposed. Chuck does not have symptoms. However, Carol has been having some symptoms that may be COVID related. Fortunately, she has been testing negative at home. Prayers for all for healing and recovery.
Lesa Layno requests continued prayer for her brother-in-law, John Cantrell, whose heart is in Afib, as the medical team determines the best treatment plan.
Lisa and Whip Urbine request prayers for their friend, Doug McColl, who recently underwent a lower-leg amputation. The stump is not healing properly; therefore, he is hospitalized to treat the infection. If it does not heal on its own, he may have to undergo further amputation.
Nancy Hull reports that Mussa started his job at Rice Toyota on Monday and had a wonderful first day!
Traci Rankins gives thanks for the results of a bone scan and CT scan earlier this week that showed that the cancer has NOT spread into her bones, nor has the tumor in her chest grown in size. She asks for continued prayers as her cancer treatments continue.
Dena Campbell, Yanique McLeod’s mother, continues to be hospitalized for heart problems and has begun chemotherapy treatment. Yanique is thankful for your continued prayers.
Susan Harman celebrates with Patrick that the work that he and the Foundation have been doing in High Point to support the underserved in the city has been endorsed and financially supported by the Guilford County Commissioners last week.
Joy Savage requests prayer for her sister, Roxanne, who underwent total knee replacement surgery this week.
Ben Wordsworth requests prayers for his friend, Dotti Fairchild, who was hospitalized after a fall last week. She has been moved to Blumenthal Nursing Facility and is grateful for your prayers. If you would like to send a card, the address is: Room 312, 3724 Wireless Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455.
Amy DiTomaso requests prayers for recovery after a successful outpatient procedure on Tuesday.
Prayers for Ukraine and those caught in the crossfire as the war continues.
Continued prayers for our church members: Ned & Donna Steele family, Peggy and John Koppel, Julian Bullock, Lea Groves, Nancy Baughman, Bruce Weaver, and Marjorie Van Horn.
Continued prayers for the family and friends of our congregation: Denise Beyer (Jeanie Harrison’s sister), Bob Knorr (Susie Knorr’s uncle), Curt Bacorn (Fred Campbell’s friend), Adrienne and Tim Shelton (friends of Susan Harman), Joyce and Don Berger (Kandee Spain’s parents), Megan Kennedy (Judy Meyler’s daughter-in-law’s sister), Lucy Robbins (Betty Crutchfield’s friend), Abby & Casey (Terry Anderson’s niece and niece’s daughter). Linda McDaniel (wife of Terry Anderson’s co-worker), Wynston Walker’s brother’s family, Judy Harron (Steve & Toni Lindahl’s friend), Christy King (Phyllis’s daughter-in-law), Ryan and Lauren Barnes (Tye Wittman’s friends), Mandy (Judy Meyler’s aunt), Cindy Cantrell & Libby Ansel (Lesa Layno’s sisters), Kate Hopper (Martha Shannon’s friend), Todd Southard (John Archambault’s friend), Suzanne (Judy Meyler’s sister-in-law), Johnny Ziegler (Terry Anderson’s uncle), Katherine and Donald Bennett (Barbara Smith’s sister and brother-in-law), Felicia Schaps (Lindahl's daughter-in-law's mother), Gwen Flowers & her family (Linda Ueland’s sister), Dorothy & Edward Archambault (John Archambault’s parents).

If you have any additional prayer concerns, please contact Linda Ueland (336-314-5481) or call Martha at the church (336-288-5177). If you would like to receive the weekly prayer updates via email, please contact the main office.

Did you know that there are TWO weekly emails that are sent out? A prayer-specific email is sent out early in the week and a newsletter sent on Fridays. If you are not receiving one (or both!) of those emails, and would like to do so, please contact Martha in the church office at mshannon@fpcgso.com to provide her with your email address.

This Week’s Calendar

September 25:

9:45-11:45am: Professional Childcare available (Preschool Classroom)
10am: Worship (Sanctuary) – in-person, on Facebook Live, Zoom, and YouTube
11am: Fellowship Time (Dogwood Lobby)
11:15am: Education Hour
6-7:30pm: GSO YoCo (Greensboro Youth Collective) – First Presbyterian Church

September 27:

7pm: Session meets (via Zoom)

September 28:

7am: Men's Koffee Klatch (Panera Bread – Lawndale Location)
12 noon: Bulletin and Blast Deadline
12:00-4:00pm Red Cross Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall
5:45-7:30pm: Wednesday Wisdom (Fellowship Hall)

September 29:

9:30am & 1:30pm: Meyler Oil Studio (Fellowship Hall)
1pm: Bridge (Library)

October 2:

9:45-11:45am: Professional Childcare available (Preschool Classroom)
10am: Worship (Sanctuary) – in-person, on Facebook Live, Zoom, and YouTube
11am: Fellowship Time (Dogwood Lobby)
11:15am: Education Hour
2:30-4:30pm: Greater Greensboro Crop Walk