Fast Facts

an e-update on life at

First Presbyterian Church

March 17, 2022

Worship - Sunday, March 20, 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 Sunday, May 22 and 29. 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.

Flowers to adorn the sanctuary Easter Sunday cross and Easter Lilies can be donated in memory or in honor of a loved one for $12. The deadline to do so is Friday, April 8^th.

Order forms for cross flowers are available here or in the church office. 

Order forms for Easter Lilies are available here or in the church office.

Simply fill out the form with your memorial information and you may include your credit card information or click here for online contributions.

Adult Faith Formation

Calling all new members!

If you’d like to join the church, or even if you already have, but haven’t been able to attend a New Members’ Class yet, you have another chance. We’ll get together on Sunday, March 27 after church for lunch and an orientation to life at FPC. Bring your questions!

Current Adult Sunday School Offerings:

Women of Faith: Fellowship Hall, Room 104

Lectionary Discussion Group: Fellowship Hall

Men's Bible Study: The Annex

Sunday School is held at 9:45 am each Sunday before the worship service.

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. 

Zoom meetings of this class have been discontinued due to lack of participants. We’ll meet in person at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays. Class will not meet the week of Spring Break, March 16. We will resume March 23 with Chapters 5 & 6. Hope to see you there!

We had a great time meeting last night! Hope you will come and join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, March 23!

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 Dave Garvey 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

Attention: There will be no Children's Sunday School this Sunday, March 20, due to Spring Break. Regular children's Sunday School will resume Sunday, March 27.

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 on Wednesday nights! 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. Please let us know if you'd like us to order a book for you. You can also click here for the Amazon link to purchase the book. Please contact Creighton here with any questions.

Lenten Study @ Panera

A study group led by Ruth O'Dell and Cade Smith will meet every Tuesday at 5:30 from March 8 - April 5. The material is a PDF that you can find by clicking here. Use it as it works for you and then join us for a meal and conversation at Panera.

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 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 created a humanitarian crisis that deepens each day. The Presbyterian Church (USA) is joining its international partners to provide aid. If you would like to contribute financially and/or assist in other ways, click here for more information



Remember in Prayer

FPC Members: Family of Helen Scruggs, Family of J.T. Davis; Family of Janet Barnes; Jerry Wilson; Caroline McIntosh and Family; 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: Participants of the Dialogue for Racial Healing, Kicky Stovall; 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:

17 Elizabeth Coon

18 Leighton McCool, Robert Gowdy, Wes Estes, Captain Alexander, Anne Tanner, Mary Matthews

19 Brynne Ashmore, Alexis Longsdorf, Hayden Alexander, Lucia Brandt

20 Kim Ling, Molly Neff, Samuel Logan, David McPhail

21 Greer Smith, Harry Embry, Ava Manning, Amy Sherman

22 Hampton Hardin

23 Erin Alexander, Frances Saralvarez, Jim Deloach

24 Renee Sullivan-Gonzalez, Bel Monteith, Nan Davis

This Week's Anniversaries:

19 Steve & Rosie Vassallo

20 Bryan & Karen McCartney, Art & Jene Smith

22 Mark & Natasha Atkinson, Hassell & Taylor 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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