Join us for a Soul Class centered on reframing education as a collective endeavor. 

On January 17th following Soul Feast we will hear from the executive director of the newly relaunched Newton Education Foundation, Gail Rothman. 



Gail will share more about the relaunch of NEF and how education foundations can be the catalyst for community engagement and investment in public education, ensuring that every child has resources and opportunities that lead to success. You will learn what the foundation has supported in the past, the vision for the future and how you can get involved in shaping this important work. 

A Congregational Meeting will be held on January 14th immediately following worship to vote on the nominating committee’s candidate for the open spot in the Session’s incoming Class of 2026.

SAVE THE DATE - SUMMER MISSION TRIP

Summer Mission Trip - June 10-14 in the Atlanta area. Stay tuned for more info! Contact Erin Morgan with questions.

Childcare is provided weekly for FPC's Music Ministry.

Music Ministry will start back with Mark Fiddie on Wednesday, January 10th!

Our WiredWORD class meets in the Gathering Room which is on the upper floor, through the Fireplace Room and near the restrooms. This room is sometimes referred to as "the old choir room" or "the old sanctuary" by long-time members. This class explores current events and discusses how our faith intersects and informs our response. 

Our Foundations Sunday School meets in the Adult Classroom which is on lower floor classroom wing at the end of the hall way on the left. This class explores the lectionary scriptures each week, taught by a rotation of teachers. 

Youth Sunday School meets in the Youth Classroom which is on the lower floor classroom wing. It is the first classroom on the left, past the restrooms. The class explores the lectionary scriptures each week, often as they relate to the weekly sermon.

Children's Sunday School meets in the Children's Classroom which is the second door on the right of the lower floor classroom wing. Children learn about God's love through the bible, play, and song.

Our finance team is working hard to finalize our 2024 Operating Budget but it’s not too late to make your commitment by offering your Time, Talent, and Treasures! Submit your Pledge Card today to be included in our 2024 Operating Budget!

We are excited to welcome our new Director of Music and Worship Arts, Mark Fiddie to FPC this week! Tonight is his first night of Music Ministry here and we look forward to having him in worship for the first time THIS Sunday!

Join us after worship on Sunday, January 14th in the Narthex to celebrate our new beginning with Mark!

Dear church family, 

On behalf of our staff, I extend sincere gratitude for the Christmas love gift offering. Thank you for all the ways you care for us as we seek to faithfully care for our congregation. It is a joy and deep privilege to serve the church family of FPC! Thank you for all the love you give year round. 

With an abundance of gratitude for YOU, 

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Senior Pastor

Please keep the following people and their families in your prayers this week:

Illness and Strife

• Rick Gunter - hospitalized
• Katherine Carey, mother of Erin Stillerman
• Marissa Evans McMahan, friend of Donna Weesner - in ICU due to complications from leukemia
• Ken Fullerton, father of Scott Fullerton - settling into life at Westbury McDonough
• Patsy Freeman, sister of Judy Davis
• Grant Moss & Chris Mattice, family of Louly Fowler Hay - cancer and care
• Joyce, sister of Faye Kitchens
• Shelvie Belser, grandmother of Neeley Rentz Lane
• Bernice Bailey - cancer treatment
• Bob and Beverly Beasley, friends of Jean Elder - health concerns and care
• Brenda Buckelew, mother of Jennifer Buckelew
• Patrick Carmichael
• Larry Cox, brother-in-law of Randy Layton - cancer
• Bob Darby, friend of Jeff Mackenzie - leg amputated, kidney problems
• Karla Ensminger, sister of Perri Walden
• Randy Jones, nephew of Faye Kitchens - lung cancer
• Karen Lein Kaasa, sister-in-law of Julie MacKenzie - home health care
• Marcia McGowan-Thurman, mother of Alicia Taylor - inoperable brain tumor
• Rosalia Meadors, friend of Tom Crews - three year old with bone marrow failure
• Meredith Nash, friend of Barbara Martin - four year old with stage IV kidney cancer
• Donald Vining, brother of Danny Vining - vision loss
• Carolyn Watson
• Joyce Williams, sister of Danny Vining - Alzheimer’s

Condolences

• Our thoughts and prayers are with Harry Hinton and his loved ones as they mourn the passing of his brother-in-law, Forrest Oliver Bowden. A private service will be held at a later date.
• Our thoughts and prayers are with Lonnie Lamb and his loved ones while they mourn the death of his mother, Arnetta Prichard.

Independent and Assisted Living

• Penny Blakeney - The Oaks Assisted Living
• Homer Borders - Presbyterian Village Athens
• Jean Elder - Florida with her daughter
• Dot Fincher - Merryvale
• Louly Hay - Presbyterian Village Athens
• Travis Moss - Westbury, Conyers
• Louise White - Merryvale

Military Service

• Billy Scarborough - Marines
• Koen Ardis - Navy
• Clint Williams - Army
• Daryl Williams - Army

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