We will be joined in worship this by special guest artists Scott Fuss! Scott Fuss will paint an interpretation of this week's scripture during worship for all to see and enjoy!

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Ever grateful for the opportunity to share the Good News, Scott Fuss uses artwork created from materials that have a story, to tell a story.

Using salvaged cardboard, packing crates, discarded paint and pallets, Scott reveals artwork with a message that we, like these overlooked materials, can be repurposed and used to make something of beauty. Artwork that is like us “Imperfectly Perfect”.

Along with fellow musicians, Scott has performed “Cardboard Art & Music” for churches, coffee houses, prisoners, and judges… anywhere someone needs to hear the transforming message of Christ.

Scott will be interpreting our scripture this Sunday through his gifts of art! 

Pictured here is Neeley and Scott Fuss with the art he made throughout worship one Sunday in Advent!

New book study!

Somehow: Thoughts on Love

by Anne Lamott

Join us in the parlor, Mondays at 5:30pm starting April 22nd for a study on Anne Lamott's latest book "Somehow: Thoughts on Love"

Childcare is provided.

Thank you!

FPC Youth ministry would like to thank everyone for their generous donations and support at April’s Soul Feast. Your contributions will help our youth attend Middle School Montreat Conference!

This workshop is intended to aid caregivers of aging loved ones in addition to those who are aging themselves.

Officer Nomination Form 2024

This form is a way to share who you see within the church that has the gifts to serve as an officer of First Presbyterian Church Covington. Our officers are elders and deacons which you may read about on the bottom half of the form to better understand the qualifications and expectations of officers at FPC.

All nominations are due by Sunday, May 6, 2024. Forms are available at the link above and printed in the Narthex. Nominations may be placed in the offering plate, turned in to the church office, or emailed to Nominating Committee chair Billy Fortson at bfortson@ginnchevy.com

Registration deadline for VBS is May 19th

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

SPRING CLEANING DAY

Join us on Saturday, May 4th from 10:00am-12:00pm for a Spring Cleaning Day! Help us be good stewards of our space by sorting, cleaning out, and organizing the church to make it more usable for all of our ministries!

Childcare is provided weekly for FPC's Children's Choir and 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! 

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!

This week we welcome and celebrate Angie and Brayden Woodham following their baptisms on Sunday, April 14th!

In baptism, we are called to a new way of life as Christ’s disciples, sharing the good news of the gospel with all the world. 

   Presbyterians celebrate baptism as a communal act of public worship! Sunday we, as the body of Christ, said "YES" to walking alongside Angie and Brayden as we seek to nurture and love them as their family of faith! 

    Speak to Pastors Neeley or Erin if you are interested in baptism for yourself or your child.

Thank you everyone who joined us for Campfire Church this weekend! We had a wonderful turnout for a wonderful evening for fellowship, music, and hotdogs!

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

Illness and Strife

• Bernice Bailey - fall
• Charlie Kennon, brother of Day Kennon
• Mike Crews, step-son-in-law of Miriam Wheeler - Newton Hospital
• Danny Vining - kidney stone removal
• Bob Wheeler, brother-in-law of Miriam Wheeler - dialysis and upcoming surgery
• Emily Phillips, granddaughter of Carol McGiboney
• Nancy, friend of Mark & Jennifer Fogarty - stage IV pancreatic cancer
• Susan Hammond, aunt of Erin Morgan - cancer
• Brian, brother of Adriane Ivey
• Jeanelle Brown - cousin of Randy Layton
• Armondo Castro, friend of Mark Fogarty
• Bernice Bailey
• Brenda Buckelew, mother of Jennifer Buckelew
• Katherine Carey, mother of Erin Stillerman
• Jana Carter, aunt of Luke Usry - cancer
• Bob Darby, friend of Jeff Mackenzie - leg amputated, kidney problems
• Sheree Evans, friend of Cathy & Denny Dobbs - treatment for cancer
• Patsy Freeman, sister of Judy Davis
• Vonzella Lee, friend of Barbara Martin - gastric cancer
• Karen Lein Kaasa, sister-in-law of Julie MacKenzie - home health care
• Rosalia Meadors, friend of Tom Crews - three year old with bone marrow failure
• Memama, great-grandma of Paisley Lane
• Grant Moss & Chris Mattice, family of Louly Fowler Hay - cancer and care
• Meredith Nash, friend of Barbara Martin - four year old with stage IV kidney cancer
• Terry Smith, friend of Denny Dobbs - pneumonia with respiratory rehab
• Donald Vining, brother of Danny Vining - vision loss

Condolences

Our thoughts and prayers are with the following people and their loved ones as they grieve the passing of the listed family members:

• Scott Fullerton - mourning loss of his father, Ken Fullerton
• Jo Anna Fish - mourning the loss of her sister, Beth Baarda

Independent and Assisted Living

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

Military Service

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

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