Fast Facts

an e-update on life at

First Presbyterian Church

February 24, 2022

Worship - Sunday, February 27, 2022

Online worshipers may now 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 February. 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.

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 2!

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. See you on March 2!

Music at FPC



Please join us on 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!

We need everyone for the Mardi Gras Parade on Tuesday, March 1! Join us at St. Peter’s Parking Lot at 5:15 p.m. for the pre-parade staging, and get ready to fling some beads. We love folks in strollers, in wheelchairs, on bicycles, on foot and in wagons. We love those accompanied by dogs or family. We also need spectators — so if you aren’t feeling like parading, we would love to see you around the square. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m.

After the parade, join us in the Fellowship Hall for the Pancake Supper. Let’s get together and enjoy the fat of the land before the more austere time of Lent is upon us.

Attention VIP's:

Our March get-together will be at 5:30 PM on 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. Also, since the

dinner will be catered we will have to have an exact number

to plan for, so sign up through the church office by Monday,

February 28. Hope you can all come!

Thanks,

Sally Hines

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].



Racial Healing Seminar

Oxford First United Methodist Church and FPC are cosponsoring a Dialogue for Racial Healing. Volunteers are needed to host three meals between March 21 and April 18. A Signup Genius will soon be going out or you may contact the Mission Team email above. 

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 officed 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 is a monthly gathering for current clients to sit at table with successful alumni of the program. Although the dinner had to be cancelled in January and February due to Covid concerns, it will likely resume in March. If you would like to volunteer to host, a Signup Genius will soon be available, or you may call the church office.

Troop 45

Members of Troop 45 recently went on a lightning-fast, weekend road-trip to snow ski at the Hidden Valley Ski Resort near St. Louis. For most of the boys it was their first time to tackle the white stuff. Scout Leaders ably provided much encouragement and knowhow to make the weekend a fun-filled adventure. The trip also boasted a visit to the St. Louis Arch, to Lambert’s Cafe (Home of the Throwed Rolls!), as well as to 10+ hours of riding in rental vans. Let’s just say the boys’ horizons were, indeed, expanded!

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: Audrey Holder; 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:

February

24 Sallie Abernathy

25 Katherine Estes, Mary Williams, Radford Walker, Edward Duke,

Thomas Harris, Chase Neal

26 Riley Mullen, Charles Cascio, Lilly Biedenharn

27 Barry Rose

28 Sean McCurdy, Bramlett Sherman, Matt Moore, Kris Kersey

March

02 Trenia Reynolds

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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