Fast Facts

an e-update on life at

First Presbyterian Church

March 3, 2022

Worship - Sunday, March 6, 2022

Online worshipers may find the weekly bulletin on the church's website under the Online Worship page. Click here for the Online Worship page, then click the link titled "Weekly Bulletin."

Sanctuary floral arrangement dates are available all Sundays in March. To provide flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher at [email protected] or call 662-234-1359. Contributions to the Flower Fund are greatly appreciated.

Farewell to Lindsay

After 3 fun-filled years with FPC's youth group, it is time that I transition out of my role as youth director. I'll be continuing to work at Camp Hopewell and hope to stay involved in the church in new ways, so I will not be going far. Thank you to all of you for your support and prayers over the years! I'm so thankful that I joined this community! 

Lindsay

Adult Faith Formation

Curious about Jesus’ life connects to our lives today? Pick up a copy of Ron Allen’s The Life of Jesus for Today in the Church Office. It provides an exciting introduction to the life of Jesus and an engaging discussion of what Jesus' life means for modern-day believers. Setting Jesus in his ancient context, Allen examines many stories about Jesus' life and shows how these different stories relate to one another to express the core of Jesus' message--a message that, as Allen helpfully shows, is of central importance for believers today. 

We’ll meet at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays, beginning March 2, and Thursdays on Zoom at 7 p.m. beginning March 3.

We had a great time meeting last night! Hope you will come and join us at our next meeting on March 16!

Adult Faith Formation is offering Bibles and Brews though the winter and spring and is open to any adult!. We meet at The Growler (265 N. Lamar Blvd, on the Square) beginning at 4:30pm for a time of fellowship, Bible study, and engaging conversation. Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.

PYF

(Presbyterian Youth Fellowship)

PYF is meeting on Sundays, with 7th and 8th graders meeting from 5:00-6:00 and 9th-12th graders meeting from 6:30-7:30. Dinner for all will be from 6:00-6:30! If you have a youth in this age range, please email Lindsay at [email protected] or Feagin at [email protected] to be added to GroupMe.

Sunday school meets from 9:45-10:40 in the PYF Annex Building. If you are interested in joining PYF's rotation of Sunday School teachers, please contact Feagin Hardy at 864.684.3715. We are looking for 2-3 more volunteers so that our students can hear from a wide range of voices every month!

FPC Children

All children (Pre-K4 through third grade) are invited to attend "Children's Time" in the Fellowship Hall after the Time with Young Disciples each Sunday. Bible stories and craft projects keep our youngest disciples busy and engaged while moms and dads enjoy the church service!

Children can be picked up on the second floor of the Fellowship Hall after the worship service. If you would like to volunteer to serve during Children's Time, please contact the church office at 662.234.1757!

We are excited to offer new musical opportunities for the children of FPC beginning Wednesday, March 2! Check out the flyer above for details on Children's Choir and Handchime Ensemble.

Also note the book study offering for parents during the rehearsal hour. We have a few books available to pick up in the church office. Please contact Creighton here with any questions.

Music at FPC



Please join us this Friday, March 4 at 7pm for a very special performance. QueensSound Ensemble, a trio of voice, violin, and keyboard, will join us as part of their national tour. The group is traveling from New York City and will perform works by a variety of composers listed on the poster below. The concert is free and the community is warmly invited. See you there!

The Mardi Gras parade and pancake dinner we celebrated Tuesday was a blast! We had many friends show up to throw beads and candy, and even more to enjoy a delicious dinner of pancakes and sausage. Thank you to everyone who made this a great event!

Attention VIP's:

Our March get-together will be at 5:30 PM TONIGHT, Thursday,

March 3 in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a complimentary

catered dinner followed by BINGO! Each person will need to

bring a gift to be used as a bingo prize. Hope you can all come!

Thanks,

Sally Hines

Oxford First United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church are cohosting a Service of Prayer and Remembrance Saturday, April 2 from 1:00-1:30. All are welcome to attend this ecumenical service on the courtyard at FPC. The public dedication of the lynching memorial plaque follows at 2:00 on the Square. 

Lenten Calendar

Missions

Curious about the various FPC mission activities? A new email account has been created specifically for keeping FPC members abreast of mission plans, outreach programs, committee minutes, etc. If you would like to be kept in the mission loop, contact the Mission Team at [email protected].

The Mission Team meets Monday, March 7 at 5:00 in Room 101 in the Sanctuary building. The courtyard door will be unlocked. If you'd like to learn more about mission at FPC, please join us!

The Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi is a comprehensive victim organization. FPC continues to collect new stuffed animals for the 15-20 children the facility receives each month. Volunteers will soon be needed to assist in promoting FCS's services on campus and in the Oxford Community. Look for a Signup Genius or contact the Mission Team email above.

Doors of Hope is an outreach program housed in the FPC education building. DOH makes available to single parents with young children temporary housing support, budget management, and other life skills training. The Step 2 Dinner meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. The dinner provides an opportunity for current clients to sit at table with successful alumni of the program. If you would like to volunteer to host, email the Mission Team above or call the church office.

​The war in Ukraine has inflicted great suffering. There are a number of humanitarian agencies providing relief to the Ukrainian people. If you would like to donate, click here for more information. 

Meet Our New Members

Debbie and Bud Martin have recently moved to Oxford from Nashville , Tn where they were members of First Presbyterian of Nashville. Both being born and raised in Mississippi and being big Ole Miss fans, they decided to move back to Mississippi after retiring. They are parents of two daughters, Laura Ables of Sallis , Ms and Erica Culpepper of Greenwood, Ms. They spend their time traveling and visiting with their three grandchildren in Greenwood.

Carey Blackerby Hanson is a Professor of Costume Design at the University of Mississippi. Carey is also a costume historian and is currently working on a publication for Routledge press, which focuses on the lives of indigenous, African,

and poor children in colonial American in connection to textile production and clothing. Carey’s

husband Dave is a gifted playwright and high school theatre teacher who makes the commute each day to Cordova High School to teach underrepresented students in Memphis. They have 2 daughters in their mid-20s, Evie and Sydney, a son, Aiden, in his first year of college at UM, and a 10-year-old Labrador retriever who is now getting all of the attention in the household. Carey is currently a member of Arc Benders and the Adult Faith Formation team.

Remember in Prayer

FPC Members: Family of Janet Barnes; Jerry Wilson; Caroline McIntosh and Family; J.T. & Barbara Davis; Tommy Patrick; Marianna Ochs; Family of Lynton Dilley; Max Williams; Louise & Nolan Waller; Teresa Flautt; Lydia Moak; Susan & Tom Meredith; Michele Howie; Margaret Fancher; Family of Betty Mullen White; Joe Murphey

Family and Friends: Sarah Luchin and Family; Sigrid Morrison Long; Family of John “ Nat” Sumner, Connie Whelan; Lenoir Stanley; Family of Lauren "Lo" Chastain; Peter C. Wood; Doors of Hope Families; Bob Flautt; Family of Elise & William Winter; 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 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

This Week's Birthdays:

4 Alice Abbott

5 William Burton, Harper Harris

6 Robbie McCurdy, Lauren McRae

7 Jack McGraw, Max Williams, Brett Person

8 Danny Kelly, Trey Cobb, Thomas Patrick

9 Adalene Pettis

10 Cal Montgomery

This Week's Anniversaries:

3 Meg Bartlett

5 Henry & Rose Paris

7 Eric & Cindy Snellgrove

10 Jeb & Sarah Brooke Bishop, Bill & Melinda Freeman

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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