There will be NO Donuts & Devo this week!

Take a slow morning and join us for worship at 11:00am!

This week's offertory is Battle Hymn of the Republic, which has such a rich patriotic history that we'll be sending out a special Grace Notes & Gospel Gab on Friday to tell you about it! Here's a sneak peak:

There's an episode of The Johnny Cash Show from 1969 where Cash makes a little speech with what seemed at first to be a pretty big error. "Here's a song that was reportedly sung by both sides in the Civil War," Cash said, guitar in hand, to kick off a performance of Battle Hymn of the Republic. The real history on that point is clear. The song was written as a pro-Union, anti-slavery anthem. But then Cash goes on to say, "...which proves to me that a song can belong to all of us." And about that, he's correct.

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming Lord:

He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;

He hath loosed the fateful lightnings of His terrible swift sword:

His truth is marching on!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

His truth is Marching on!

TOMORROW!

Join us for our Summer Blood Drive with the American Red Cross!

We need both donors to give blood and volunteers to work at the drive.

Donors may go to RedCrossBlood.org to sign up and make an appointment, or if desired, contact Curtis Watson at 404-550-1212 and he will set up an appointment time. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Volunteers need to contact Curtis Watson at 404-550-1212 to discuss times to assist at the drive.

Can't wait to see you there!

FPC at Camp Meetings

Smyrna Camp Meeting will be June 23-29 at 2920 Hwy 212 SW, Conyers, GA 30094. Services will be held daily ay 7:30pm. The morning service on Sunday is at 10:30am, and morning services Monday-Thursday are at 11:00am.

The Ambassador Choir will be sharing their gifts TOMORROW on Thursday, June 29th at 7:30pm.

Lunch and dinner are available at a cost at 12:15pm and 6:00pm respectively.

Salem Campground Meeting will be July 14-21 at 3940 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016. Services will be held daily at 11:00am and 7:30pm.

Our very own Alice Walker and her sister Becky Ramsey will be playing dual pianos for each morning and evening service.

Monday, July 17th will feature Neeley offering prayers at both services with the Ambassador Choir singing at the 11:00am service, and the Chancel Choir singing at the 7:30pm service!

Lunch will follow the midday service at 12:15pm and dinner will be served before the evening service at 5:30pm.

Ken and Alice cordially invite any FPC members or singers who can attend to be their guests for lunch or dinner on the 17th. Please let Alice know you will need a reservation by Tuesday, July 14th—770-789-3651.

Get ready for our next sermon series wherein we'll reflect on the lessons of Jesus according to Matthew!

Even though our Finance Team has finalized our 2023 budget, you are always welcome to make a pledge or to volunteer your time and talents to serve!

The FPC Office will be CLOSED on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

Music Ministry

Regularly scheduled music ministry rehearsals for Joyful Noise, Hallelujah Kids, Carillon Handbell Choir, and Chancel Choir will resume on

August 16th!

We'd love to have you!

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Welcome to our new summer seminary intern, Dr. Felicia Carson! Felicia will serve her call here at FPC Covington starting July 6th into September. We look forward to welcoming her into the First Presbyterian Church Covington family!

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

Prayers:

• Peni Kehoe - recovering from back surgery
• Meredith Nash, friend of Barbara Martin - four year old with stage IV liver cancer
• John McCarthy - broken shoulder and collar bone
• Bill Loeble - recovering from kidney removal surgery
• Randy Jones, nephew of Faye Kitchens - lung cancer
• Lucas, Morgan, and baby Nate, friends of Faye and Joel Kitchens - baby going through dialysis
• Taylor Waters, great niece of Gene Wallace
• Lee Morris, friend of Donna Weesner - meningitis
• 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
• Patsy Freeman, sister of Judy Davis - dementia
• Bruce Hamilton, brother of Theodosia Wade - immunotherapy cancer treatment
• Karen Lein Kaasa, sister-in-law of Julie MacKenzie - home health care
• E.W. Sims, great uncle of Robert Lane
• Linda Trenthan, friend of congregation
• Donald Vining, brother of Danny Vining - vision loss
• Joyce Williams, sister of Danny Vining - Alzheimer’s

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
• Gene Wallace - Merryvale
• Louise White - Merryvale

Military Service

• Billy Scarborough - Marines
• Koen Ardis - Navy

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