Fast Facts

an e-update on life at

First Presbyterian Church

January 25, 2024

Worship - January 28, 2024

9:00 & 11:00 am

Sunday School

Scout Troop 45

Scouts from Troop 45 gathered to ice skate at the Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo. Just in time to get the jump on this week's winter weather, many spills, tumbles, and laughs were enjoyed. While tying knots, making camp fires, and earning Merit Badges are a part of the Scouting experience, so too is just gathering to enjoy new experiences and fellowship.

Upcoming Events

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UKirk Ole Miss is looking forward to kicking off another semester together! They are seeking Tuesday night meal providers for their weekly gatherings. You can find the schedule of available dates at ukirkolemiss.org/tuesday-meals, and contact Allison Wehrung with any questions. 

The Mission Team meets on the first Monday of each month at 5:00 in the Session Room of the Sanctuary building. Please join us as 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 at [email protected].

Leap Frog is an after school literacy and enrichment program for first through third grade students enrolled in the Oxford Elementary and Lafayette County public schools. Students meet with individual tutors at St. Peter's Episcopal Church after school Monday through Thursday throughout the semester. Twice a week volunteers from FPC partner with St. Peter's by providing snack for the sixty students enrolled. To signup click here. If you are new to the program and would like to partner with a former volunteer, contact one of the following who have provided snacks in the past: Patty Abbott, Beth Andrews, Ann DeVoe, Kathy Griffith, Ramey Hardin, Jessica Holder, Corey Mauldin, Marty Mauldin, Catherine Servati, Andy Spaulding, Lisa Tollison and Pattye Wilson.

Begun in 2021, Arc Benders is a faith based, interracial fellowship of FPC and Oxford First United Methodist Church members. The group meets monthly for fellowship, conversation, and planning of community initiatives. Arc Benders has facilitated professional counseling services for students in our schools, sponsored public viewing of films promoting community dialogue and understanding, engaged Judge Tiffany Kirkpatrick, Sheriff Joey East, and Senator Nicole Boyd. The group seeks means to provide bail relief for currently incarcerated defendants in Lafayette county. Arc Benders is also planning a joint worship service and hymn sing for the two congregations for February 18. Anyone interested is welcomed to join Arc Benders. The group meets the first Sunday of each month. Join us! To read our mission statement click here.  

LovePacks 

(lovepacksoxford.com) is an in-school pantry that provides food for 250 children in the Oxford and Lafayette county schools who experience hunger in their homes. For the month of January, GOGO squeezable apple sauce pouches is requested. Your contribution may be left at the church office anytime. Questions? Contact 

Carmille Hovious at 662-380-1471.

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. FPC volunteers are available to replace air filters, repair a dripping faucet, snug up that loose cabinet door, haul off a large limb in the yard, etc. If you would like assistance or know of someone who does, please contact the church office at 

662-234-1757.

Memory Makers of Oxford 

([email protected]) 

is a respite day service for those with memory loss. Structured activities provide enrichment for participants while allowing a much need respite for caregivers to take a break from the daily responsibility of caring for their loved one.  Volunteers to assist with programing and provide snacks are always appreciated.  Call 234-3332 for more information. For a list of needed items, click here.

Remember in Prayer

FPC Members: The Montgomery Family; The Family of Louise Waller; Majorie Selvidge; Becky Murphey; Curtis Wilkie; Ann Dickins; Margaret Fancher; Mrs. Pat Atkinson; The Family of William “Wylie” Coleman; Sarah, Cliff, and Sterlin Smith; Scottye Boone; Jean Blackston; Leon McCullouch

Family and Friends: Eileen Cheney and Family; Family of Susan Treas-Ewing; Lynda Torbert Mathers; Kicky Stovall; Thomas Hines; Olivia Flautt; Dale Mathis; Dr. Keith Mansel; Ellen Nicholas; Dr. Gladys Memnon and Friends in Bongnotte, Haiti; Family of Tommy Marshall; Family and Friends of Dr. Jack Davis Brown; Margaret Burnett; Family of Dr. Macklyn Ward Hubbell; Doors of Hope Families; Lafayette County Detention Center inmates; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents

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.  

Do you feel called to bring communion to the

farthest pew? 



If you’ve been ordained as a Deacon or Elder, you are qualified. Just sign up here, and stop by the church office to get a home communion kit

before you go.  

Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries

This Week's Birthdays:

25 Pat Lowe

26 Patsy Eads, Hadyn Perler

27 Charles McClatchy

28 Thelma Curry

30 Wade Simpson

31 Rob Howell, Pratt Wilkinson

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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