Earlier this week, on Monday, March 20th, marked what would have been the 95th birthday of Rev. Fred Rogers, more affectionally known to children and adults, alike, as Mister Rogers. An ordained Presbyterian minister, Mr. Rogers was ordained by the Pittsburgh Presbytery in what we would now consider a "validated ministry" - not a ministry that is confined to the more traditional "brick and mortar" but, instead, to one that reached much further through the medium of television.

The quote above, from the beloved mentor, ties well into our Lenten Sermon series about grief. I think that part of why this sermon series, Wednesday Wisdom Series, and Education Hour all focused on this topic may seem 'heavy" and possibly "overwhelming", I think that part of why it is resonating with so many is because everyone can relate - not one person is immune to pain and grief. How do we respond to it, through our faith and the love and support of those around us? I pray that you have been able to glean at least one thing about grief and grieving - not only for yourself, but also how you are able to support others in their own grief journeys...

As I have said throughout this sermon series - and outside of it - we are not meant to live our lives alone. Particularly as we live lives worthy of our calling, we need to take care of one another in our personal-but-never-private faith lives. The Congregational Care Ministry Team is called to make sure that the Fellowship Family feels connected to this faith community. In the upcoming weeks, members of the Ministry Team will be reaching out to the rostered members of the church - if you would like to ensure that you are included on this list, please makes sure to contact me. As this Ministry Team begins on this endeavor, please be praying for them as they begin making connections and I hope you will warmly receive the call when you get it!

My prayers continue to be with you during this holy season - please take a look at all of the details through the rest of this newsletter for important events coming up! I pray that I will see you on Sunday in worship, and in future events you've marked on your calendars!

With grace and gratitude,

Sunday worship is in-person, but will continue to be available through Facebook Live, Zoom, and YouTube.

Worshipping via Zoom allows for worship participants to, at the least, see each other during worship, should a participant join through computer. Zoom also allows for worship participants to join by phone, should they not have access to a computer.

When you dial in you will be asked for a meeting ID number: enter 847 7231 7808. The password is: 658602. Depending on the time you dial in, you may not hear anything to start with. When the Prelude begins, you will hear audio.

To access worship by Zoom via computer, please click here.

(If you'd prefer to access the worship service through the Zoom website, please enter Meeting ID 847 7231 7808 - the password is: 658602.)

To access worship by Facebook Live, please click here.

To access worship by YouTube, please click here.

Don't forget - you can access this week's bulletin via the church's website.

To place your lily order online, please click here.

On behalf of the Missions Ministry Team, we would like to thank everyone who came out to support the Sunday Service benefitting Greensboro's homeless population by donating to, and stuffing, Mary’s Blessing Bags. 

The Missions Ministry Team is gearing up for our Easter Meal Program. FPC will be providing the ingredients for a complete Holiday Meal for 10 Immigrant Families, our newest Greensboro neighbors. If you would like to help we have a couple of ways you can do so…

Contact Judy Meyler at jmeyler@triad.rr.com if you want to sign up.

Fellowship Presbyterian has online giving available through the Presbyterian Foundation. Click here to be taken to the online donations page.

Adrienne (Judy Meyler’s friend’s daughter)

Adrienne & Tim Shelton (friends of Susan Harman)

Amy Proctor (Peggy Koppel’s friend)

Carla Clifford (John Archambault’s cousin)

Carole Loflin (Marilyn Delafield’s sister-in-law)

Danny (Amy DiTomasso’s brother)

David (Patrick Harman’s brother)

Deeon (Melissa Kirstner’s sister-in-law)

Dena Campbell (Yanique McLeod’s mother)

Frances & Gerald Cabe and Family (Donna Steele’s friend & family)

Gwen Flowers & her family (Linda Ueland’s sister)

Jason Allen (friend of Walt & Sue Nichols & Pastor Kathryn)

Jeannie Harris (Nora Burleson’s sister)

Jeff Jacot (Joy Savage’s brother-in-law)

John & Cindy Cantrell (Lesa Layno’s brother-in-law & sister)

Johnny Ziegler (Terry Anderson’s uncle)

Joyce and Don Berger (Kandee Spain’s parents)

Judi Morse (Sister of Sue Nichols, Aunt of Pastor Kathryn)

Judy Valencik (Aimee Stevens’ mother)

Julie Rogers (Beth Reynolds’ brother’s mother-in-law)

Karen Shinn (Betty Crutchfield’s friend)

Katherine & Donald Bennett (Barbara Smith’s sister & brother-in-law)

Libby Ansel (Lesa Layno’s sister)

Lucy Robbins (Betty Crutchfield’s friend)

Lynn Bagley (mother of Katie Todd’s sister-in-law)

Mandy (Judy Meyler’s aunt)

Mark Loy (Martha Shannon’s friend diagnosed with leukemia)

Monica James’s 3 y/o daughter (Matt Meckley’s coworker)

Monique & Melody (Yanique’s friends)

Ron Hamilton (Peggy Koppel’s friend) 

Ron Hamilton (Hubert Lathan’s friend) and his wife

Sony, the uncle of Yanique McLeod’s neighbor, Cheryl Basey

Steve (Barbara Walters cousin’s son-in-law)

Suzanne (Judy Meyler’s sister-in-law)

Tanya (Melissa Kirstner’s friend)

Thad McLauren (Joy and David Savage’s friend)

Tim & Christy King & Family (Phyllis King’s son & family)

Tim Swiggett (Melissa Kirstner’s uncle)

Todd Southard (John Archambault’s friend)

Vicky (Beth Reynolds’ friend)

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