You are invited to worship with us on Sunday, April 17th!
This Sunday is Easter!
Worship begins at 11:00am
in-person and on Facebook Live!
Join us in-person for our Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30am!
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Welcome Rev. Erin Morgan! |
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Following our Congregational Meeting
on April 10, 2022
Rev. Erin Morgan has been approved to be our Associate Pastor
of Faith Formation!
Erin’s enthusiasm
for ministry and leading God’s
people is evident in all that she does.
She truly has a gift for
pastoral care and teaching.
Erin Morgan will begin her calling here on May 15th!
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For more than 70 years, gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing have connected us in God’s healing, tending and growing to create a world where all needs are met.
Thanks to heartfelt gifts, One Great Hour of Sharing currently supports projects in more than 100 countries. Visit pcusa.org/oghsmap for locations and ministries.
At FPC we will take up this offering on Easter Sunday. Envelopes for this special offering will be provided. If you give on-line choose the fund “One Great Hour”.
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Today is the
LAST DAY
to reserve your place for the trip next week!
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Adult Adventures:
Botanical Gardens
Visit the State Botanical Gardens in Athens
Meeting at the Church:
April 20th at 10:00am
RSVP by April 13th
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Sunday School will NOT meet this week for Easter!
Come early and bring fresh flowers for the cross on the front lawn to celebrate the Jesus's resurrection!
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Upcoming Activities After Lent |
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Wednesday Night Supper is coming back in May!
Come feed your body and your soul with the FPC family
on Wednesdays at 5:00pm starting May 4th
Grab a bite before choir or bible study,
and don't worry about your little ones
because childcare will be provided following Joyful Noise!
Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for kids, and free for ages 4 and under
Reserve your seat at the Soul Feast by the Monday before at 12:00pm
Call the office at 770-786-7321, email catherine@fpccov.org or put a note in the offertory plate during worship to let us know you are coming!
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Music Ministry News and Notes |
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Liturgical Arts Guild
Want to try your hand at creating paper lace cut banners, peace crane origami models, worship banners, and other types of sacred art? The arts are a vital and growing part of our worship at First Presbyterian Church of Covington! If you have a creative mind and love to craft, sew, cross-stitch, needlepoint, quilt, draw, paint, or any other type of art, please email Alicia Taylor at alicia@fpccov.org or call her at 770-656-6848 to express your interest in joining our newly forming Liturgical Arts Guild. Let's get started over a cup of coffee!
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Joyful Noise will NOT be meeting today, April 13th! |
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Ways to serve in our community |
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Looking for a Way to Give to Ukraine? |
Donate to Ukrainian relief though Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and serve with the greater Presbyterian community. Funds are being used for emergency humanitarian aid such as food items, shelter, medicines, diapers, hygiene items, and more.
To donate text PDAUKR to 41444
or click below for their website.
If you prefer, you may also write a check to First Presbyterian Church Covington with Ukraine in the memo line, and we will take care of it for you.
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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!
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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!
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General Ministry Information |
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I didn't know her name but I could hear her heart. It was the last night of providing a warm safe space to sleep and a homecooked meal at the Covington Warming Center. The Warming Center had evolved into a family over the long winter months. I was there serving the meal. She came into the kitchen. Eyes swelling up with tears.
"Are you okay, can we help?" we asked.
"No, It's just hard. This is their last night here. It is just hard."
We held space for her to feel all the emotions of the holy and hard months of being a part of the Warming Center Family. I watched her and realized through this simple and vital ministry she had participated in was indeed modern day foot washing.
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Subscribe to Neeley's Notions to read the rest of the memory that is inspiring Neeley this Maundy Thursday. Click to receive Neeley's Notions as the Spirit calls and join the conversation with our senior pastor. |
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Do you have a soon-to-be graduate you'd like to celebrate? |
As we come to the end of the school year, we'd like to recognize our FPC graduates as they move into a new chapter of life! Let us know if you or a loved one is graduating by clicking the button below, and look for the list in the worship guide announcements on May 15th |
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Staff Mail Boxes
All staff members now have a clear plastic “mail box” on the wall outside their offices. You can use them to leave notes or items. They also may be used so you can pick up items if the staff members leaves something for you. Outside of Catherine Laseter’s office you may also obtain Check Request forms, Key applications and Building Use forms. If you have requests for reimbursements or receipts to turn in, please leave them in Peni Kehoe’s box.
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Time and Talent Form
We need YOU!
Our Elders and Deacons are working on forming our church committee teams! This is an opportunity to get involved in the life of the church and meet new people!
If you have not turned in your Time and Talent Form (A form with a variety of needs for our church), please do so as soon as possible.
Click HERE for Time and Talent Form |
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Usher Sign up
All are invited to serve as Ushers at FPC! One goal of our strategic plan is to equip the saints for ministry! Yes, that is you! Our hope is to have all members and active visitors participating in servant leadership through a variety of ministry opportunities!
What is an usher? An usher is a person who shares gifts of hospitality. Ushers are responsible for greeting worship attendees, passing out bulletins, collecting offering, etc. A current elder serves as the Usher chair ensuring all who have signed up to serve are well prepared. We need three ushers every Sunday. Being an usher is a great way to meet our church family!
If you are interested in signing up for a Sunday or two to be an usher click HERE for the direct link or call the office at 770-786-7321 |
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Please keep the following people and their families in your prayers this week:
Prayers:
- Tootles Tingler
- Bernice Bailey
- Dottie Bainn, niece of Neeley Rentz Lane - intestinal issues
- Jeff Hipps - intestinal problems
- Barbara Phillips, friend of Alice Walker - cancer
- Bobby Cocker, nephew of Judy Davis - colon cancer surgery
- Ed Walton, boss of Brad Phillips - back surgery
- Joe Burckel, nephew of Danny and Beth Vining - brain cancer
- Kim Bailey, family of Bernice and Betty Bailey - tests
- Beverly Beasley, friend of Jean Elder - caring for husband who has leukemia
- Anne Cranford - breast cancer
- Bob Darby, friend of Jeff MacKenzie—kidney problems
- Karen Lein Kaasa, sister-in-law of Julia MacKenzie - home health care
- Cathy Martin, sister-in-law of Chris Martin - breast cancer
- Melissa, friend of the congregation - cancer
- Karen Moss - breast cancer
- Saba Tanner, friend of Warren and Jeanie Liem - cancer
- Blair Weaver - health issues
- Joyce Williams, sister of Danny Vining - Alzheimer’s
Celebrations
- We celebrate Chris and Barbara Martin on the birth of their granddaughter, Violet Alexandria Martin to parents Alec and Laura Martin.
Independent and Assisted Living
- Penny Blakeney - home
- Julia Brubaker - Benton House
- Jean Elder - Florida with her daughter
- Dot Fincher - Merryvale
- Guy McGiboney - Merryvale
- Travis Moss - Westbury, Conyers
- Betty Robinson - Merryvale
- Louise White - Merryvale
Military Service
- Koen Ardis - Navy
- Billy Scarborough - Marines
Please click HERE to update your prayer requests or send new prayer requests.
You will be sent a check-in after three weeks.
In your email please indicate if you would like your request to be confidential or added to our prayer list.
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