Fast Facts

an e-update on life at

First Presbyterian Church

September 16, 2021

Worship - Sunday, September 19, 2021

Sanctuary flower dates are available September 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. 

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!

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]. 

Have you been wondering what being a Matthew 25 Church is all about? What is this focus on Building Congregational Vitality? A six-week combined adult Sunday school class has been created to answer all your questions. The study will provide the scriptural basis for building congregational vitality. The first class, entitled "Introduction to the 7 Marks of Congregation Vitality" is this Sunday in the Fellowship Hall from 9:45-10:40 am. It will begin with music by our very own Billy and Julie Chadwick. The series will have a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere in which to learn what your role will be in building congregational vitality at FPC! A nursery will be provided.

Mission Opportunities!

The Leap Frog Program is a non-profit after-school literacy program for at-risk students in Oxford and Lafayette County. Two FPC volunteers are needed each Tuesday from 2:50-3:30 at the former Oxford elementary school to provide healthy snacks. To volunteer email Patty Abbott, [email protected]. This could be your mission!

Habitat for Humanity is constructing a handicap ramp for a local residence this 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!

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; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Debbie McElreath

Family and Friends: Family of Peggy Walker; 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

16 Dick Hercules

17 Mack Aldridge, Holly Grissinger

18 Anna Ruth Kesler, Meredith Pyle

20 Susan Shaw, Curtis Wilkie

21 Ann Luckett Montgomery, Samuel Morrison, Katie Ochs, Virginia Stricklin

22 Pete Boone, Jack Bridgers, Kathryn James

September Anniversaries

16 Alissa Davis & Jeffrey Stricklin

20 Sarah & Michael McLellan

21 Ann & Lee Borden

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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