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Fast Facts
a weekly e-update on life at FPC
June 25, 2020
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Worship - Sunday, June 28, 2020
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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Could it Be That Simple?
Matthew 10:40-42
10:30 am Worship
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This week's lectionary texts:
Genesis 22:1-14
Psalm 13
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
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We can't wait to
see you in person!
But in the meantime, we’ll be right here online.
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Join us for worship this Sunday, June 28 at 10:25 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. If you do not have a Facebook account, a message will pop up asking if you wish to join. You may click, "not now" at the bottom of that message and it will go away. You may then enjoy the video as it plays live. Last week's service is available at the link below.
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Sanctuary flowers
will not be used during online worship services except for special Sundays such as Pentecost. We regret that we will not be able to honor or memorialize your loved ones with flowers during this difficult time, but we hope you will choose another date once we are able to resume in-person worship. This decision was made to limit the number of people who are in and out of the church and because the flowers will be such a welcome part of worship once we are together again.
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A Year with the Bible: Our biblical exploration of Scripture continues throughout the month of July! This month, within the Old Testament, we continue reading alongside two of the prophets and are introduced to a friend named Job! The Gospel of Luke is our New Testament focus as we return to a familiar narrative of Jesus’s life and ministry. The link to July’s readings can be found
here
. May God’s Spirit continue to rest upon you while reading!
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The congregational conversation
about Ibram Kendi's memoir, "How to Be an Antiracist" continues this Sunday, June 28th, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm via Zoom! This week's discussion will focus on chapters one through six. It's not too late to join and a few books are still available. Please contact David Randolph for more information or to pick up a copy of the book.
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The Adult Faith Formation and the Worship Ministry Teams
have teamed up to offer two weekly devotions throughout the summer. Devotions are written by members of our church family and emailed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our prayer is that they will bring you hope and inspiration as we face the challenges of these uncertain times.
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Bibles & Brews
will take a break next week on Wednesday, July 1st. Mark your calendars now for the next online gathering on Wednesday, July 8th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm! Contact David Randolph if interested, and as always, all are welcome!
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Theological Thursdays
continues TODAY from Noon to 1:00 pm via Zoom! All are welcome to join this congregational Bible study about topics you get to pick! Each week focuses on a single topic and corresponding scripture passage. Today's class is about "Faith" and the scripture passages are Ephesians 3 and Romans 5:1-5. Please note that this class will take a break next week on July 2nd and will resume on July 9th. Contact David Randolph if you would like to participate.
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As our church family continues ministering
during this season of social isolation, please continue to remember your faithful giving to our church. The ministry of FPC continues to make an impact within our congregation and throughout our community. Bible studies and various small group meetings continue online to enrich our lives through the sharing of scripture; local missional activities continue to care for others like More Than A Meal and Love Packs; partners in mission, like Interfaith Compassion, the pantry, Doors of Hope and more, continue their important work as well and we help make that possible.
There are a variety of ways you can give:
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Hello,
I would like to thank everyone who helped with my Eagle Project by donating canned goods and money as well. This past Saturday was a good day for collection and with that being said my goal is to make this Saturday, June 27th, amazing. If you didn’t get a chance to come by or just feel the need to bring more to donate this week, please stop by. We’ll be operating the same hours 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm in the First Presbyterian Church UKIRK/PYF Parking lot. This parking lot is at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and South 10th street. On Van Buren Avenue just past Bottle Tree Bakery turn right on South 10th Street. The drop off will be similar to most curbside deliveries in order to maintain social distancing and staying with the rules given by the city of Oxford. Your support to help stock the pantry is greatly appreciated.
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Here is a list of preferred donations for the Pantry:
- Canned fruit
- Canned meat (tuna, salmon, or chicken)
- Any canned soup, especially Tomato
- Tomato sauce
- 1 lb of long grain rice
- 1 lb of pinto beans
- Dry Mac and cheese
- Chicken noodle soup
- Peanut butter
Thank you for your donation
Eagle candidate,
Dontavius Webb
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The Pantry
has a new PayPal link to allow you to make donations more efficiently in this season of social distancing. As you can imagine the longer this situation lasts, the greater the need at the Pantry. Make your donation at:
http://paypal.me/pantryoxfordms
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The FPC prayer chain is ready
if you or someone you know is in need.
All requests are held in strict confidence.
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Remember in Prayer
FPC Members:
Margaret Fancher; Max Williams; Family of Joe Burnett; Anna Ruth Kesler; Family of Doug Alexander; Family of Marleah Hobbs; Family of Elizabeth Black; Family of Jane Boykin; Leon McCullouch; Family of John Neff; Family of Pat Bittmann; Pierce Buford; Deb de Boer; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Walter Nance; Mary Kay McDowell; Debbie McElreath; Director of Music/Organist Search Committee
Family and Friends:
Family of Frances Drury; Family of Martha Oliver; Family of Mary Poole; Jane Waits; Family of Ruth Ellen Duvall Kuhnel; Family of Carolyn Stevenson; Sigrid Morrison Long; Family of Barbara Young; Pauline Dick; Bill Sessions; Family of David Brooks; Roun McNeal; Susan Treas; Family of Carolyn Aldridge Delorio; Jamie Henderson Turner; Family of Joel James; Family of Don Dees; Family of Leland Smith; Bill Flautt; Lowry Davis; Family of Don Gleason; Brad Hovious; B. Jones; Pat Gillenwater; Ted Stocker; Tom Callery; Tom Mullen; Linda Chavers; Mark Barnes; Joe Houston; Matt Branch; Erica Baggett; Mackenzie Stetz; Betty Hoar; Mike Smith; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents; Our Haiti partners; Oxford & Lafayette County First Responders
U. S. Military:
A1C 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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Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
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June Birthdays:
25 Keith Hayward, Talmadge Lewis
26 Edward Duke, Ruchell Phillips
28 Sharon Fenger, Mary Rhodes Manley, Shelby McRae, Caroline Wigginton
29 Anne Grace Kennon, Anderson McIntosh
June Anniversaries:
26 Stefanie & Greg Goodwiller
27 Becky & Joe Murphy
29 Emily & Don Newcomb
July Birthdays:
1 Martha Burnett, Wendy Carmean, Mary Douglas Hester
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If we've overlooked your birthday or anniversary and you wish to have it included in Fast Facts, please contact Jessica McPhail in the church office.

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jmcgeefpc@gmail.com
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