FPC MIDWEEK: "First Press"
Worship with FPC Covington
We will hold our Annual Congregational Meeting this Sunday, January 9th.

We ask all to participate!

You may participate online by joining our Zoom link at the conclusion of worship. Click on the link provided and enter password: 034065

Sunday Morning Worship

You are invited to worship with us on Sunday, January 9.
Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Sunday morning, January 9:
Facebook Live and In-person at 11:00 am.

Health and Safety Update
as of December 23, 2021

Moving forward the following Health Team recommendations were approved by Session:
  1. Masks are to be worn for all indoor activities, including worship.
  2. The choir will be suspended at this time. (Soloist welcome)
  3. We will not pass the offering plate at this time.
The Health Team will reassess these protocols in the new year.
Dear Church Family,

Thank you for your generousity this Christmas! Your gifts for the Staff of FPC are greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your support, love, and faithfulness as we seek to all be servant leaders for the church of Jesus Christ!

Cheers to a new year of ministry opportunities, discipleship growth, and lots of love and laughter!

With Joy,
Your FPC Church Staff
HANDBELL MINISTRY

Handbells will resume on Wednesday, January 12th at
6 pm.

Childcare provided!
Love First Presbyterian Church? Interested in becoming an official member? We would love to have you as part of our church family!

Email Neeley to learn more about membership today!
neeley@fpccov.org
Faith Formation Winter 2021
Children's Sunday School
10:00am
Sunday School Room Downstairs
Teachers: Rotation Model *If interested in teaching or being a shepherd email Neeley!
Curriculum: Follow Me

Youth Sunday School
10:00am
Downstairs
Teachers: Pam and Jim Stillerman
Curriculum: Feasting on the Word

"Foundations at 10" Adult Class
10:00am
Downstairs
Teachers: Bob Tabb, Charles Ardis, and Brad Philips
Curriculum: Feasting on the Word
Tuesday evenings starting January 11th
6:00 pm on Zoom
Resource: Henri Nowen and the Art of Living
Weekly Topics: Identity, God, Love, Suffering, Freedom
Facilitators include: Judy Davis, Dan Walden, Alisa Castilla, Pat Harper, and Larry Kennon
Books are $14. Email info@fpccov.org if you would like a book!
"Women On-The-Go"
Monthly Book Study
January 12, 2022
5:45 pm-7:15 pm @ Church Parlor
Childcare Provided
(Read the final chapters!)
Ways to serve in our community
Snack Basket for the Staff of Fairview Elementary!
It is a joy to care for our School Community Partner: Fairview Elementary! You are invited to donate individually wrapped snacks to our Teacher basket! The basket is located in the entrance to the Sanctuary!
Newton County Community Food Pantry
Our Community Food Pantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am-11:30 am. Donations are welcome.
Contact: Bernice Bailey 770-784-0037
Location: 7125 Turner Lake Cir SW, Covington, GA 30014



Covington FUMC Food Ministry
Volunteers Needed to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community!
Click the link below for ways to serve!

General Ministry Information
FPC Office Hours
The Church office is open
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Lunch hour Noon - 1pm
Fridays - Neeley's Sabbath.

If the church office is closed and/or a staff member is away we will post this information on our church calendar and in the bulletin.
Please keep the following people and their families in your prayers this week:
Celebration:
  • Betty Robinson is turning 100!!!! We will have a basket in the sanctuary for you to put cards of celebration! You may also drop cards off by the office this week!
Prayers:
  • Prayers are with Beth and Danny Vining upon the death of their nephew, Phil Vining.
  • Prayers are with Julie and Jeff McKenize upon the death of her nephew, Jay Milton.
  • Prayers are with Joel and Faye Kitchens upon the death of his cousin, Mandy Randall Anderson.
  • Kim Bailey (Hospital and testing) Family of Betty and Bernice Bailey
  • Melissa - cancer (Friend of the congregation)
  • Denny Dobbs - recovering from surgery
  • Fred Calalay - Friend of Angela Gilmer
  • Saba Turner-cancer treatment (friend of Warren & Jeanie Liem)
  • Jennifer Magnan-stillborn child (niece of Barbara Martin)
  • Jean Wolverton
  • Cathy Martin - Chemo (Sister-in-law of Chris Martin)
  • Jeff Terrel - (Friend of Steve Kapp)
  • Anne Cranford - treatment for breast cancer
  • Lynn Lanier- Amyloidosis (Friend of Chris Martin)
  • Doug Bolton - Burn Injury
  • Blair Weaver - health issues
  • Sarita Pope - breast cancer (mother-in-law of Elizabeth Martin Pope)
  • Beverly Beasley - husband has leukemia (friend of Jean Elder)
  • Karen Lein Kaasa - home health care (sister-in-law of Julie MacKenzie)
  • Karen Moss - treatment for breast cancer
  • Wilford Reed - daughter was in a car accident; his brother has age-related issues (friend of Jeff MacKenzie)
  • Bob Darby - kidney problems (friend of Jeff MacKenzie)
  • Sharon Beasley Strickland - tests for oral cancer (a classmate of Jeff MacKenzie)
  • Joyce Williams - breast cancer treatment and Alzheimer's Disease (Danny Vining's sister)
  • Brandon Massey - blood cancer (grandson of Chuck & Sherry Brasher)
  • Carol Baynes - cancer (friend of Phyllis Yoder)

Military Service
  • Koen Ardis - Navy
  • Lee Scarborough - Army
  • Billy Scarborough - Marines

Independent Living and Assisted Living:
  • Penny Blakeney (home)
  • Julia Brubaker (Benton House)
  • Jean Elder (in FL with her daughter)
  • Dot Fincher (Merryvale)
  • Guy McGiboney (Merryvale)
  • Travis Moss (Westbury Nursing Home, Conyers)
  • Betty Robinson (Merryvale)
  • Louise White (Merryvale)

Please click below to email Peni to update your prayer requests or send new prayer requests. In your email please indicate if you would like your request to be confidential or added to our prayer list.
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