We invite everyone to wear RED for Pentecost this Sunday to celebrate the birthday of the church!

For Pentecost this Sunday, we will be collecting a PCUSA Special Offering to support children at risk, youth, and young adults! Our gifts build a foundation of faith for young people and help instill in them a heartfelt understanding of the ways God comes to them every single day.

To learn more, visit pcusa.org/pentecost

THIS SUNDAY, immediately following worship we will be welcoming NEW MEMBERS to FPC! We would love for you to officially declare FPC your home to trust in and worship our Lord! Talk to Neeley if you are interested in joining!

LAST CHANCE to register or volunteer for vacation bible school is THIS SUNDAY, May 19!

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! 

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

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 joined us for Soul Feast's Got Talent last night! WOW, FPC has got some talent!

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

• Bruce & Olympia Bynum, friends of Curtis & Carolyn Watson - cancer treatment
• Bernice Bailey - fall
• Sarah Bates & baby Joey, granddaughter-in-law of Sonny McDonald - premature birth
• Charlie Kennon, brother of Larry Kennon
• Martha Young, grandmother of Cotton Young - cancer

Ongoing prayer requests

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

• Brian, brother of Adriane Ivey
• Armondo Castro, friend of Mark Fogarty
• Nancy, friend of Mark & Jennifer Fogarty - stage IV pancreatic cancer
• 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 Randy Layton and his loved ones as they mourn the passing of his cousin, Jeanelle Brown.
• Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Travis Moss as they mourn her passing on May 2, 2024.

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

Prayer requests and updates may be given to either of our pastors, put in the offering plate, or emailed to catherine@fpccov.org