Fast Facts

an e-update on life at

First Presbyterian Church

April 13, 2023

Worship - April 16, 2023

9:00 am & 11:00 am

A printable version of this week's calendar is available here!

Adult Faith Formation

Children & Youth Faith Formation

We can't wait to see you this summer! Be on the look out for weekly get togethers and mission opportunities in your

emails and on our Instagram.

UKirk Ole Miss is seeking meal providers for their Tuesday night gatherings. If you are interested in supporting college students in this way, find the

schedule at ukirkolemiss.org/tuesday-meals.

Questions? Contact Allison at [email protected]. 

Join us! The Mission Team meets the first Monday of each month at 5:00. We seek creative and effective means to serve “the least of these.” If you would like more information, call the church office or contact David Shaw, [email protected].

Cents-Ability is a PCUSA initiative to combat hunger in our local communities. 

FPC's first Cents-Ability Collection Sunday was a success! $431.72 in loose change was collected. 

Collection Sundays will be scheduled every two months so keep those containers on the kitchen table and fill 'em up. Thank you!

We thank all volunteers who provided snacks this semester to the 60 students in Leap Frog's Tier 2 reading support program. Your care and concern is greatly appreciated by the children and staff.

Following the deadly tornado that struck Mississippi, on March 24th, there has been an outpouring of support and aid. If you would like to assist our sisters and brothers in crisis, FPC will be involved in a number of ways:

1) Tax deductible donations can be made to the Community Foundation of Washington County. Designate your contribution for the South Delta Disaster Recovery Fund. To donate click here. 

2) In the coming weeks and months, FPC will organize volunteers to work in affected communities, as we did in Kentucky, to directly assist in the recovery and rebuilding effort. As specific projects are identified, groups will be recruited to go. FPC intends to be a part of the long-term effort to restore this devastated community.  

FPC members continue to host the Doors of Hope Step 2 Dinner the second Tuesday of each month. Volunteer hosts pick up the prepared meal from Larson's and serve it in the fellowship hall. If you are interested in volunteering, click here.

The Oxford Community Market is more than just a farmer’s market. A half dozen programs are in place to make fresh produce and nutritious food available to those who otherwise are not able to afford it.  Read more here.

In its many programs, a variety of volunteer options are available. If you would like to join in the fun, download the Group Me app and enter "OXCM Flower of Life Volunteer." Calls for volunteers are posted regularly. For more information call the director, Betsy Chapman at 662-816-7413.  

Need a helping hand? In Good Order is a group of FPC volunteers available to assist members who may need a little extra help with a yard project or light home repairs.

If you would like assistance or know of someone who does, please contact the church office at 662-234-1757.

Remember in Prayer

FPC Members: Family of Trenia Reynolds; Family of Mary Kay McDowell; Family of Martha Walcott, Family of Nancy Rogers; Family of Alisa Reed Elliott; Sarah, Cliff, and Sterlin Smith; Keith & Cheryl Hayward; Scottye Boone: Jean Blackston; Leon McCullouch; Family of John Edge; Family of Joe Murphey; Jane Henderson; Family of Dr. Bobby Kennedy; Doug & Margaret Fancher; Family of Jeffrey Butler; Thomas Wade Simpson; Family of Nolan Waller, Family of Helen Scruggs, Family of Janet Barnes; Family of Ann Caroline McIntosh; Marianna Ochs; Family of Lynton Dilley; Max Williams; Lydia Moak; Michele Howie; Family of Betty Mullen White

Family and Friends: Family of Don Howie; Family of Richard Flautt; Mike Flautt; Family of George Caffey; Family of Pat Ewing; Family of Dr. and Mrs. Gerry Foret; Family of Shirley Bragg Donnelly; Kathy Bremer; Susan Treas-Ewing; Family of Nancy McPhail; Charlyn Wilson; Family of Thomas Mayo; Family of George Walker; Valentina Iepuri and Ukraine family; Charissa Johnson; Sarah Luchin and Family; Sigrid Morrison Long; Connie Whelan; Lenoir Stanley; Doors of Hope Families; Bob Flautt; Lafayette County Detention Center inmates; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents; Our Haiti partners; Oxford & Lafayette County First Responders; Community leaders  

U. S. Military: SSgt Jason Freeland, USAF 17th Special Tactics Sqaudron

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.  

Sanctuary Floral Arrangement dates are available May 21, June 4, 18, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.To provide flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher at [email protected] or call

234-1359. Contributions to the Flower Fund are greatly appreciated.

If you want a particular date to provide flowers on Sunday morning, please reserve the date early.

Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries

This Week's Birthdays:

14 Emily Stevens, Amanda Hyneman, Michael Goodwiller

15 Larry Tyler

16 Beckham McCord

17 Marc Showalter

18 Tucker Bridgers, Elsie Bridgers, Adam Quick

19 Bobbie Shaw, Yung Chow

20 Laura Lovelady, Ruthie Miers, Eloise Neal

If we've overlooked your birthday or anniversary and you wish to have it included in Fast Facts, please contact the church office.



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