This week in worship we will be celebrating our Presbyterian Women for Mother's Day and recognizing our 2024 graduates!

Learn more about PW at presbyterianwomen.org and scroll to read about some of the graduates in our FPC family!

Recognizing our Graduates at FPC

Allie Hay

Allie Hay, daughter of Loucy and Sam Hay, graduates today from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Religious Studies. Allie served as captain of Davidson’s equestrian team, was an active member of Davidson College Presbyterian Church, and worked for the college admissions office guiding tours for prospective students. She will represent the Atlanta Presbytery at the General Assembly

meeting in Salt Lake City this summer. This fall, Allie will begin working toward a master of real estate development degree at Georgia Tech. 

Jake McCarthy

Jake is graduating from Mercer University School of Law on May 11, 2024. He has served as the Student Bar Association Vice President and as a BARBRI Ambassador, and has completed five externships/internships. Jake will sit for the Georgia Bar Exam July 30-31, 2024, and will begin work as an Associate Attorney at Cruser, Mitchell LLP this fall.

Sierra BlackShear

I am graduating from Alcovy High School with Honors. In the Fall, I will be attending The University of Alabama to major in Nursing. I hope to complete my degree in four years and work towards my goal of becoming a Pediatric Oncology Nurse!

Jahniyah Greene

Hi everyone, My name is Jahniyah Greene and I am one of the many nursery workers entrusted to your children! I am a 2024 graduate from Newton High School! I really enjoy my job working with the kids and am excited but sad as I continue on into my next chapter of life attending Kennesaw State University for Nursing!!

Mia Fries, granddaughter of Sara and Robert Chini

Mia will graduate from Tucker High School on May 19. She plays saxophone in the marching band and bass clarinet in the concert band. She is active in her youth group at All Souls Presbyterian church in Decatur.

Dylan Gregory Jones, grandson of Bob and Darcel Tabb

Dylan Gregory Jones is graduating from Eastside High School and will be attending Augusta University to Study Kinesiology. Dylan is the son of Rob and Kerry Jones and the grandson of Bob and Darcel Tabb.

FPC Family,

We are happy to announce we have hired a summer seminary youth intern! Jiyeong Seo is a student at Columbia Theological Seminary and she will begin at FPC on May 15th. We invite you to read her bio below and we are excited to have her join our family at First Presbyterian Church Covington! You are invited to send her a message of welcome to her FPC email: internfpccov@gmail.com

Hello, I am Jiyeong Seo. I am from South Korea, nurtured as a pastor's child in a small church devoid of a youth program. Despite this, I eagerly embraced the responsibility of leading Sunday School, finding joy in the process. My journey further unfolded through active involvement in campus ministry and volunteer roles, in which I seized opportunities to mentor and guide young adults on their path towards discipleship in Christ. Now, as I pursue my studies at Columbia Theological Seminary, my aspiration is to emerge as a Christian Educator, equipped to inspire and empower others on their spiritual journey.

Men's Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, May 11th

Town House Café at 8:00am

Somehow: Thoughts on Love

by Anne Lamott

Book Study

Join us in the parlor

Monday at 5:30pm

Final meeting: May 13

Childcare is provided.

Registration deadline for VBS is May 19th

to guarantee you will have a spot and a t-shirt!

Childcare is provided weekly for FPC's Handbell Choir rehearsals. Childcare for Chancel Choir rehearsal is available upon request.

Become a Singing Ambassador!

About one/half of this multi-denominational choir are members of First Presbyterian Church Covington.

The choir meets regularly to practice on Thursdays at 2:00 PM, currently at Covington First Presbyterian Church.

Non-auditioned membership is open to anyone over fifty, and regular programs are presented at churches, assisted living centers and community organizations. Monthly socials are held throughout the year. 

To join the choir, please contact Co-Directors Alice Walker (770) 787-6915 or Becky Ramsey, (770) 786-4916. New members are welcome! 

The FPC Presbyterian Women's Tutoring at Fairview Elementary School was chosen as Fairview's 2023-24 Partner in Education for our service to students ensuring that learning groups are happening and that student growth is #1.

Thank you to our volunteers who give of their time weekly to support Newton County's children!

We would love for you to join our tutoring team! Contact Erin Morgan or Julie MacKenzie if you are interested in learning more about tutoring elementary students in the 2024-25 school year!

Space Update:

Great news! We are updating our building with a new sprinkler system and installing a new fire system. Please be aware of work areas throughout the church building for the month of May. We will be sure to communicate all space changes if needed. Questions: contact Catherine or Neeley

Communication update:

Our email service has returned to normal. Thank you for your patience during the authentication updates posted in last week's e-news.

Thank you!

Catherine Laseter

Director or Communications & Operations

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 has finalized 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!

Thank you to everyone who come out for our Spring Cleaning Day on Saturday! Your hard work has made our space more usable and organized. It was a day filled with sweat and laughter!

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

Most recent prayer requests

Requests will be moved to “ongoing” after three weeks unless the office is notified

• Betty Bailey - fall
• Sarah Bates & baby Joey, granddaughter-in-law of Sonny McDonald - premature birth
• Jeanelle Brown, cousin of Randy Layton
• Charlie Kennon, brother of Larry Kennon
• Martha Young, grandmother of Cotton Young - cancer
• Brian, brother of Adriane Ivey
• Armondo Castro, friend of Mark Fogarty
• Nancy, friend of Mark & Jennifer Fogarty - stage IV pancreatic cancer
• Bob Wheeler, brother-in-law of Miriam Wheeler - dialysis, recovering from surgery

Ongoing prayer requests

Requests will be removed from “ongoing” after six weeks unless the office is notified.

• Sheree Evans, friend of Cathy & Denny Dobbs - treatment for cancer
• Katherine Carey, mother of Erin Stillerman
• Brenda Buckelew, mother of Jennifer Buckelew
• Jana Carter, aunt of Luke Usry - cancer
• Bob Darby, friend of Jeff MacKenzie - leg amputated, kidney problems
• Patsy Freeman, sister of Judy Davis
• Susan Hammond, aunt of Erin Morgan - cancer
• Vonzella Lee, friend of Barbara Martin
• Karen Lein Kaasa, sister-in-law of Julie MacKenzie - home health care
• Grant Moss & Chris Mattice, family of Louly Fowler Hay - cancer & care
• Memama, great-grandma of Paisley Lane
• Meredith Nash, friend of Barbara Martin - four year old with stage IV kidney cancer
• Donald Vining, brother of Danny Vining - vision loss

Condolences

• Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Travis Moss as they mourn her passing on May 2, 2024. A funeral service was held at J.C. Harwell Funeral Home on Monday, May 6th.

Military Service

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

Independent and Assisted Living

• Penny Blakeney - Oaks Assisted Living
• Homer Borders - Presbyterian Village
• Jean Elder - Florida with her daughter
• Dot Fincher - Madison, GA
• Louly Hay - Presbyterian Village Athens
• Travis Moss - Westbury, Conyers - Hospice care
• Jon Paschal - Annandale Village, Suwanee
• Louise White - Merryvale

Please click HERE to update your prayer requests or send new prayer requests.

You will be sent a check-in after three weeks.

In your email please indicate if you would like your request to be confidential or added to our prayer list.