Weekly News & Updates

April 12, 2024

I have a confession.

For reasons I can't totally put into words, I despise the hand gesture in this picture. While I'm not completely sure why, I think it's because it's used so often right now by so many that it seems to have become trite. Has it lost its meeting? Perhaps that's why I don't care for it. I wonder about the sincerity of it when I see people flash it so freely about anything and everything. Why you're seeing it? I'll get to that in a minute.

While we had a TREMENDOUS time this past Sunday laughing together, recognizing that we can both worship together and laugh together, even at the same time! Many thanks to all who provided jokes - but it's clear that this one, from Larry VanHorn, took the cake!

This Sunday, we will return to Peter and our Wandering Heart sermon series for one last time, thinking about the phrase "here's my heart" from the beloved hymn Come Thou Fount. To return to the image above, I wonder: what does it mean to say "here's my heart" when it seems to be flashed at a whim? Does that change its meaning at all? To what (or whom) are we giving our heart? We will think about that during worship this Sunday.

There's a lot going on in the life of our church - please be sure to check out everything that is taking place, including the hike tomorrow morning for our Saturday Something event. As a reminder: we will gather a few minutes before 9am at the parking lot by the sanctuary so we can leave in carpools by 9am.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

With a grateful heart,

Pastor Kathryn

p.s. Help is needed three mornings a week with the phones and any questions our many visitors may have - can you help out? Please click here or see about it below.

In This Issue...

Worship: Upcoming Worship Service
Mission: Food Drive & WVAR
Stewardship: Volunteers Needed!
Church Life: Wednesday Wisdom & More!
Congregational Care: Prayer List and Birthdays
Outreach: New Member Class Starting Soon!
Community Happenings: Zumba Class & Community Bridge

Give Online

Congratulations to Steve Brandt for winning the FPC 2024 NCAA Bracket Challenge!

Worship & Music Highlights

Worship Online With Us!

If you are unable to join worship in-person, then join us online through Zoom or YouTube Live!

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For YouTube Live: click here

This Week's Bulletin: click here

Mission Ministry Team Highlights

The Missions Ministry Team thanks everyone for their support of the monthly food drive - 421 pounds of food were collected for Greensboro Urban Ministries.

You are reminded that the Pennies for Hunger offering is being collected this Sunday to benefit the Hunger Ministry grants of Salem Presbytery.

Support Backpack Beginnings

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

Volunteer Opportunities

Office Volunteers Needed!

The church building is bustling these days with outside groups utilizing the wonderful facility we have. With all of the ins and outs that take place, an extra person would be helpful to assist with answering the phone or questions our visitors may have. If you are able to help on a Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, please click the button below.

I can help in the office!

Church Life Ministry Team Highlights

Education for All This Sunday!

Enrichment Hour today is Education for All! Christian Formation classes are available for everyone, no matter the age!

Adult Education will take place in the library, led by Pastor Kathryn.
Preschool-Aged Education (3years-Kindergarten) will take place in the classroom located between the Wiggle Room and the Choir Room, led by Mrs. Sylvia & Mrs. Evelyn.
Elementary-Aged Education (1^st-5^th grade) will take place in the classroom immediately across from the Mission Room, led by Mrs. Jeanie & Mr. Tye.

It would be great for you to join the fun!

Congregational Care Ministry Team Highlights

Prayer List - Click Here

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

If you have any prayer concerns or celebrations to add or know someone who is well enough to come off of the list, please contact your Congregational Care Ministry Team Captain or the Ministry Team’s chair, Carol Morgan, or the Ministry Team's elder, Nancy Hull.

Not sure of who is your CCMT Captain? Click here to find out.

Meal Train for the Koppels

As is mentioned on the Prayer list, Peggy Koppel fell and broke her kneecap last week while tending to some pets at work. She and John have asked if support can be provided through meals for the next couple of weeks. If you are able to help, please click here.

Birthdays!

Check out those of our Fellowship Family that have birthdays coming up and be sure to reach out to help them celebrate!

Outreach Ministry Team Highlight

Community Happenings @ FPC

Zumba Classes @ FPC!

Zumba with Heather takes place on Tuesdays. starting at 5:45pm in the Fellowship Hall. Each drop-in class is $5. No reservations necessary!

Want to Play Bridge?

Did you know the church hosts multiple bridge opportunities throughout the week? For more information, please contact Peter or visit the American Contract Bridge League website.

Click Here for the Church Calendar - both FPC & Happenings in the Building

Congregational Leadership

Fellowship Presbyterian Church

2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410

336.288.5177

www.fpcgso.com

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