Fast Facts
an e-update on life at FPC
December 10, 2020
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Worship - Sunday, December 13, 2020 |
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3rd Sunday of Advent
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Celebration of Carols
This week's lectionary texts:
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126
Luke 1:46b-55
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28
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Join us for worship this Sunday, December 13 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. 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.
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This Sunday our virtual Sunday School will continue for Pre-K thru 6th grade from 9:45-10:00 am. We hope parents will support their children in participating. A Zoom link will be sent out to all parents in a dedicated email on Friday, December 11.
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Seasonal greenery and berries dates are available throughout Advent. The dates available are December 20, 27, and January 3. To provide seasonal greenery and berries in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher at fancherm@bellsouth.net or 234-1359. Contributions to the Flower Fund are greatly appreciated.
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Grace Notes, a weekly musical event during Advent, continues next Wednesday at Noon via Facebook Live! All are welcome to enjoy these 30-minute offerings with joy filled musical meditations. Click below to view this past week's concert with Sue Gaston (Cellist) and Jason Derrick (Organ, Piano) |
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An Advent Wholeness & Healing service is offered next Tuesday, December 15th, at 5:30 pm via Facebook Live! These 30-minute services offer peace and solitude for all during the busy Christmas season and incorporate prayer, scripture and communion. Click below to view this past week's service about Peace.
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FPC's Adult Faith Formation event, Advent Together! continues this Sunday, December 13th, via Zoom at 4:00 pm. It was a wonderful first event last week as over fifty people participated in a conversation about the Gospel of Luke. All are welcome this week as we focus on the Advent story according to the Gospel of Matthew. Contact David Randolph at drandolphfpc@gmail.com if interested.
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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, my name is Reid Rochelle and I am a member of BSA Troop 45 here in Oxford. I am currently a Life Scout working to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. With the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic, many families continue to struggle and depend on the Oxford and Lafayette County Food Pantry for food supplies throughout the year. Since the Pandemic, the Pantry has seen an increase of 50-70 percent in people needing food. I plan to have a food drive to collect the current requests of the Pantry.
With the help and availability of First Presbyterian Church UKIRK/PYF parking lot (corner of Harrison Avenue and South 10th St), my project will consist of 2 dates – Saturday, December 12th (10-12pm and 1-3pm) and Saturday, December 19th (same times).
The drop off will be similar to most curbside deliveries in order to maintain social distancing and following local guidelines from the City of Oxford.
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Here is a list of the preferred donations for the Pantry:
- Canned Corned Beef Hash
- Canned Ravioli
- Canned Spaghetti
- Diced Tomatoes
- Boxes of Cocoa Mix (Swiss Miss)
- Canned Pork and Beans
- Canned Fruit Cocktail
- Vegetable Oil and other cooking oils
Thank you in advance for any sized donation!
Sincerely,
Reid Rochelle
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Remember in Prayer
FPC Members: Elizabeth Owen; Family of Shirley Crawford; Helen Scruggs; Wil Howie; Billy Wood; Martha Walcott; Family of Mary Sims; Lark Lindley Wells; Lydia Moak; Family of Pierce Buford; Max Williams; Family of Joe Burnett; Family of Doug Alexander; Family of Marleah Hobbs; Family of Elizabeth Black; Family of Jane Boykin; J. T. Davis; Becky & Joe Murphey; Lynton Dilley; Walter Nance; Debbie McElreath; Director of Music/Organist Search Committee
Family and Friends: Rhona Justice-Malloy & Amanda Malloy; Paulette Logan; Tommy Waters; Mary Gietzen; Donna Buckley; Rachel & Bruce Robinson; Family of Betty Field; Joyce Sumners; Richard Bremer; Sarah LaPrade; Mary Tyler Browne; Patch Hailey; Family of Mary Poole; 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; Jamie Henderson Turner; Family of Joel James; 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; 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.
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The FPC prayer chain is ready if you or someone you know is in need. Please contact Carlisle Wood at carlislewood@gmail.com or 662-832-8606.
All requests are held in strict confidence.
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Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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December Birthdays:
10 George Abdo, LeAnne Neal, Syd Shaw
11 June Goza, Miles Luster, Matt Nielson, Ben Pettis, Damein Wash
12 Emma Flautt, Allison McCord, Jenny McPhail
13 Guff Abbott
15 Kristina Carlson, Thomas Embry, Finley Flowers, Vaughn Grisham, Mary Miers
16 Kate Rosson
December Anniversaries:
11 Laura & Charles Montgomery
12 Jenny Kate & Sparky Luster
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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.
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 jmcgeefpc@gmail.com.
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