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October Mission:
Rise Against Hunger
FPC’s mission focus in October will be on collecting donations to subsidize the costs of hosting a meal-packing party for Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now). Rise Against Hunger packs and distributes nutrient-dense meals to areas of high need across the world. On November 5, we will work together to pack 10,000 meals for people in need, and it will only take about two hours to get the job done!
The meals we pack could be sent to any of 38 countries, from Burundi to Zimbabwe. Rise Against Hunger also works with communities in these countries to improve their own long-term food security. In 2022, volunteers for Rise Against Hunger packed 44.5 million meals. You can learn more about this great organization here.
Be on the lookout over the next few weeks for more information about Rise Against Hunger and what it does, and also for the opportunity to register to participate on November 5.
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Hello, Charlotte!
We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Olmsted to the newsletter team! She has a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's degree in Experience Design from Brandcenter. She is eager to bring us interesting stories and timely updates for our church community. Please join us in welcoming her with open arms.
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Worship
October 8
19th Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture
Psalm 147:1
Isaiah 57:14-19
Matthew 9:9-13
Sermon
“Being Made Whole by God”
Sam Weddington
Last Sunday’s Attendance
9:00: In person: 120
11:00: In person: 94
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Calendar
Tuesday, October 3
7:00 p.m.
Troop 3, Scout Hall
Wednesday, October 4
5:30 p.m.
Fellowship Supper, Fellowship Hall
6:15 p.m.
Adult Enrichment
6:15 p.m.
Student Small Groups
6:15 p.m.
Wednesday Night Kids
7:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Choir, Room 202
7:15 p.m.
Praise Band, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, October 5
7:00 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study, Parlor
1:00 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study, Room 123
5:30 p.m.
Scout Roundtable, Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 8
9:00a.m.
Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:30 a.m.
Handbell Practice, Room 212
10:20 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
6:00 p.m.
Student Fellowship, Fellowship Hall
Monday, October 9
10:00 a.m. Staff, Room 123
6:00 p.m. Scout District Committee
7:00 p.m. Worship Committee, Room 123
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News on how to join the Digital Church Directory: Realm
A new online church pictorial directory is coming soon! Everyone who is a member or attends worship services regularly is invited to participate. You can access the directory online or request a paper copy. Your name and photo will be visible to everyone with directory access, but you can choose to limit visibility of other personal information.
More information on Realm coming to this Newsletter next week, so watch out for it to stay informed!
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Next Wednesday Fellowship: God's Love and Forgiveness
Join us on Wednesday for the 6th week of our exploration of our mission statement, which focuses on what it means to be forgiven by God. We will discuss how God’s forgiveness is not something we earn, but a gift that we receive freely, even when we don’t deserve it. Our scripture readings for this lesson will be Hosea 2:21-23, Luke 18:9-14, and Ephesians 2:11-18. Fellowship dinner will begin at 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall, followed by the adult study and activities for youth and children.
If you don’t already participate in a Home Group, please sign up here. Access the curriculum on our website or watch for it to drop on our Home Groups Facebook site. If you need help finding or starting a Home Group, please email Dave Welch.
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Help us support at-risk students in kindergarten through second grade with positive adult mentors, role models, and incentives to ensure they enter third grade reading on grade level. Third grade is a critical benchmark for young learners, and studies show that students who are not reading on grade level by third grade are four times less likely to graduate high school on time. 95.5% of Reading Buddies students showed literacy gain on annual assessments. Reading Buddies will start meeting on October 17th, so there is still time to volunteer. Even if you can’t volunteer, every donation makes a difference. To reach out to donate or volunteer, contact Beth Flannagan at [email protected].
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Memorials and honoraria are published in the newsletter only after the family has been personally notified by our business office. Today we gratefully acknowledge the following gifts in memory of:
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LuAnne Crockett, Lori Byington's mother: to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from Peggy Hill
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Antonio Madison, JB Madison's mother: to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from Peggy Hill
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Viola Havlik, Robert Havlik's mother: to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from Peggy Hill
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Roy Connor, John Connor's brother: to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from Peggy Hill
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Carl McGrady: to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund from Peggy Hill
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John S. Dixon (b. 1957) was classically trained in piano and organ. As a child, he was active in music at the Anglican church and was a founding member of the Southend Boys Choir, one of Britain’s leading youth choirs. He earned degrees from Queen’s College, Oxford University, and Harvard Business School. Since moving to the United States in 1988, his composing has flourished, largely due to his involvement in the music ministry at Providence Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach, where he is currently organist and composer-in-residence. He is also the National Treasurer and Councilor for Finance and Development for the AGO.
“John Dixon’s compositions are popular with casual listeners because they are based on familiar tunes and with fellow organists because he writes music that he can play himself. His pieces are also short, because he hates having to turn pages. I am currently playing three of John’s compositions: Chorale Prelude on “To God Alone on High Be Glory” (opening voluntary): This piece is based on a hymn by Nikolaus Decius, and John slows down the tempo to create a more peaceful feeling. Voluntary on “St. Clement” (offertory): This tuneful piece is best known as the evening hymn “The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended.” Postlude on “Austrian Hymn” (closing voluntary): This piece uses the famous hymn tune composed by Franz Joseph Haydn, and John pays homage to the style of Paul Manz. I hope you enjoy listening to these pieces!” says our own organist Bob Greene.
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To the Church Triumphant
Dave Whitesides
September 29, 2023,
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We also give our deepest condolences to the family of Evelyn Elise Meredith, and Evelyn’s parents, Peter and Natalie. Please keep their families in your prayers.
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In Our Prayers
We have several unnamed or private requests. Please pray for the members of our community who wish to remain anonymous.
Patsy Adams
Ricky Adams
Kelsey Allerton
Ginger Alvarado
Fitz Anderson
Bud & Marg Branscomb
Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Laura Ann Buckles
Rachel & Ben Cherry & Dean Millard
Bill Coleman
Barbara Daniel
Kathleen Dotterweich
Frances Emerson
Russell Fogelman,
Kelli Krajeck & Kendall
Debbie Garritson
Dee Ginn
John Graham Sr.
Lou Hebb Jessica & Michael Hicks
Betsy Tate Kegley
Mardia Long
Cyndi Madison
Dot Mattison
Montana Indian Ministries
National & international leadership
Lee North
Pastor Bruce Plummer
Don Pridemore
Cora Lee Raccioppo
Dick Ray
Family of Major Reynolds
Harold Rutherford
Patricia Tait
Teachers & school administrators
Adrienne Teague
Loretta Thomas
Michael & Cassie Thornton
Family of Dave Whitesides
Those suffering with addiction
Julia Torbert
Debbie Turner
Ty Wagner
Nancy Walker
Bill & Patsy Ward
Amy Williams
Ann Woods
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The session continues to encourage masks for those at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 or not fully vaccinated. The session encourages everyone to consult their medical professional about vaccinations and boosters. | |
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