Fast Facts
an e-update on life at FPC
September 9, 2021
Worship - Sunday, September 12, 2021
Rally Day

"Social Holiness"
Psalm 19:1-10
Romans 12:1-5

This week's lectionary texts:

Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 116:1-9
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
Join us for worship this Sunday, September 12 at 10:55 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. Simply click, "not now" at the bottom of that message and it will go away. You may then enjoy the video as it plays live.  
Sanctuary flower dates are available September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, and 24. To provide flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher at [email protected] or 662-234-1359. Contributions to the Flower Fund are greatly appreciated.  
The Children and Youth Faith Formation Committee meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in Room 101 (Mary & Martha Sunday School Room). We would love for you to join us! Call the church office for more information.
As a congregation, and as Christians, we at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford have, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, sought to reflect the ideals of Christ, loving and serving those around us, and protecting our brothers and sisters both in our congregation and in the community around us. We decided early on in the course of the pandemic to heed the advice of the CDC and MSDH and adopt the recommendations set forth by these institutions of experts in the field of disease and epidemiology. To that end, the session of the church has elected to recommend that all - those vaccinated and those unvaccinated, adults and children alike - resume wearing masks while inside the church building. All other aspects of the service will remain as they have been since May. As we stated at the beginning of the pandemic: “This is a fluid situation with no clear time frame. Our response will require persistent monitoring, flexibility, and patience.” This is merely a bump in the road, and we will continue to gather as a congregation to worship, to praise and celebrate, to answer God’s call, and to feel Christ’s presence here at First Presbyterian.
Join Creighton and Rev. Allison for a fun musical event celebrating the wonder of God's creation! This outdoor concert is for all age groups. Creighton will perform a variety of piano pieces inspired by nature and Rev. Allison will have arts and crafts for kids of all ages.

Markers will be placed around to encourage households to socially distance. Chairs will be provided, but picnic blankets are welcomed. Masks are strongly encouraged.

See you on September 26!
Things are happening with PYF!

  1. We are going to kick off at the PYF room on September 12. Junior high (7th & 8th) from 5-6; dinner for all from 6-6:30; senior high (9th - 12th) from 6:30-7:30. Everyone should come and bring a friend! You can put my email in if anyone needs to be added to the GroupMe for them to reach out to me, since that is our main form of communication. 
  2. September 19, we are having a get together at the McLellan's farm from 5-7 for 7th-12th grade. Youth are invited to come, fish, play ping pong, basketball, wiffle ball, water slide and feed animals. The address is 21 CR 4007 -- Riverview Farm (McLellan Farm). It's about 6 miles past Lafayette HS on the right. 

If you have any questions or need more info, you can contact Lindsay at [email protected] or Feagin at [email protected].
UKirk Ole Miss is excited to be starting another year together, and they are seeking Tuesday night meal providers! For more information and to see a list of available dates, visit ukirkolemiss.org/tuesday-meals or email Allison at [email protected]. 
The fall semester is well underway and Troop 45 is grateful to FPC for allowing us to meet in the Fellowship Hall, rather than in the Scout Room basement. We have been consistently at 25+ Scouts for our weekly meetings. The extra room in the Fellowship Hall allows us to better social distance. This past Monday John Morgan, Oxford Alderman-at-large, spoke with Troop 45 about local government and his experiences serving the city of Oxford. His presentation was part of the Citizenship in the Community merit badge, which centers around civic duties and responsibilities.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES!!
Matthew 25 Opportunity: Habitat for Humanity is constructing a handicap ramp for a local residence Saturday, September 18 from 8:00-12:00. FPC is recruiting 4 adult volunteers to assist with the construction. No particular carpentry skills or tools required. Please contact Adam Quick to volunteer, 662-832-5051. This could be your mission!
One goal of the FPC Mission Team is to identify opportunities that would allow members of our church family to engage in local missions within the Oxford community. Supporting The Leap Frog Program, a non-profit after-school literacy and tutoring program for at-risk students in Oxford and Lafayette County, is one such opportunity. 

In service to our community, the FPC Mission Team is committed to providing snacks each Tuesday for the sixty students enrolled in the program. The ‘healthy’ snack will consist of juice and a finger food such as fruit, peanut butter crackers, etc. The time commitment is limited to the provision, preparation, and serving of the snacks from 2:50-3:20 pm at the former Oxford Elementary School located at 1637 Hwy 30 East. The mission team is seeking two volunteers to provide snacks each Tuesday from September 14 through November 30. For more information or to sign up for a Tuesday of your choice please email Patty Abbott, [email protected].
This could be your mission! 
Tickets can be purchased from Jason Bouldin or in front of Kroger Friday, September 10 from 5:30-8:00 pm or Saturday, September 11 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. You can also call the church office if you have any questions.
Haven House, our resident recovery facility for people with substance abuse, appreciates the donations of Bibles, study materials, and daily devotional booklets. If you have some religious books to share, please bring them to the church office.
Lovepacks provides supplemental food for school age children in need, on weekends and holidays. We can stop hunger!
 
We are always in need of non-perishable, kid-friendly food donations to fill Lovepacks! These can be dropped off 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday at the church office or in the narthex on Sundays!
 
Here is a list of needed items:

  • Pop Top cans of Chicken Noodle or Vegetable Soup
  • Pop-Top cans of Ravioli
  • Peanut Butter Crackers
  • Ramen Noodles
  • Cheese Crackers
  • 16 oz. Jar of Peanut Butter
  • Non refrigerated Pudding
  • Apple sauce pouches
  • Granola, Breakfast, or Protein bars
Remember in Prayer
 
FPC Members: Mary Helen "Babe" Carr; Ashley Callery & family; Hale Freeland and family; Family of Bobbye Wiley; Family of Mary Freeman; Janet Barnes; Family of Shelby Smith; Teresa Flautt; Caroline McIntosh; Tommy Patrick; Family of Shirley Crawford; Helen Scruggs; Family of Mary Sims; Lark Lindley Wells; Lydia Moak; Max Williams; Family of Marleah Hobbs; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Debbie McElreath
 
Family and Friends:  Family of Shirley Styers; Sherry Wall; Family of Linda Chavers; Alex Sessions; Lynnette Porcelli; Betty Gurner; Donna Buckley; Family of William Gietzen; Family of Steve Milner; Daniel Kwak; Ellington Family; Family of Tom Mullen; Norma Myers; Family of Florence Pulliam; Stephanie Polk; Taylor Polk; Family of Randy Lutz; Charles Moseley; John Hamauei and family; Rhona Justice-Malloy & Amanda Malloy; Joyce Sumners; Richard Bremer; Sarah LaPrade; Mary Tyler Browne; Patch Hailey; Family of Carolyn Stevenson; Sigrid Morrison Long; Pauline Dick; Bill Sessions; Roun McNeal; Jamie Henderson Turner; Brad Hovious; B. Jones; Pat Gillenwater; Mark Barnes; Joe Houston; Matt Branch; Erica Baggett; Mackenzie Stetz; Mike Smith; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents; Our Haiti partners; Oxford & Lafayette County First Responders; Community leaders
 
U. S. Military: SSgt 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.
The FPC prayer chain is ready if you or someone you know is in need. This is a confidential list that is independent from the names listed above. Please contact Carlisle Wood at [email protected] or 662-832-8606. All requests are held in strict confidence.  
Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
September Birthdays

9 Randel Gibson, Cooper, McIntosh
10 Scotty Jimenez, Gina Matthews, Harper Pace
11 Kelli Briscoe, Hassell Wilkinson, Billy Wood
12 Sarah-Elizabeth Davis
13 Allie Rose Baquie, Michael Lewis
14 Karen Stockton
15 Ruby Embry, Carole Haney

September Anniversaries

12 Leslie & Shae Orrell, Michele & Wil Howie
14 Brynnen & Adam Quick
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.

These announcements are sent weekly from the church. If you don't want to receive them, or if your email address has changed, please send a message to Jessica McPhail in the church office at [email protected].
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