Fast Facts

an e-update on life at

First Presbyterian Church

May 30, 2024

Worship - June 2, 2024

10:00 am

Sanctuary Floral Arrangements dates are available June 16, and July 7, 14, 21 and 28. To provide flowers in memory/honor of a loved one, contact Margaret Fancher at mfancher42@gmail.com or call 662-234-1359. Contributions to the flower fund are greatly appreciated. If you want a particular date to provide flowers on a Sunday morning, please reserve that date in advance.

Weekly Calendar

The Pantry Needs Your Help!

We are still in need of volunteers who can lift cases of canned goods and frozen foods and other tasks for an anticipated client count of 500 residents seeking food assistance in June. Approximately ten (10) volunteers are needed each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. If you have questions, please contact Martha Kelley, 662-232-8797, or Monte Ochs, 704-763-8446. Click here to sign up!

Upcoming Events

During the month of June, we will have lemonade and cookies each Sunday after 10:00 worship. Come join us kick this summer heat with a fresh drink and sweet treat.

On June 13 at 6:00 pm the Youngish Adults will meet at the home of Margaret Blake and Phillip Embry (248 Saint Andrews Cir) and the VIPs will meet at Martha Kelley's (247 Saint Andrews Cir). They are neighbors and we will go back and forth eating and visiting. As usual, bring a dish to share and your beverage. This will be another fun time with the two groups together. Please call the church office to sign up. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Children and Youth Faith Formation

PYF Summer Schedule

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner! School may take a break for your kids, but PYF never stops! Please save the dates below on your calendar and make sure to sign your kids up to serve with PYF at the pantry by clicking here.

Vacation Bible School

Join us July 22-25 for this year's VBS! This year’s theme is Camp Firelight! Kids will  experience the stories through music, drama and storytelling, games, arts and crafts, science, and even snacks, they learn ways to connect with and trust God. And best of all, they understand they can connect with God at VBS, church, home, and every area of their lives. “Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you.” (Psalm 56:3) Kids 4 years old through 5th grade are welcome to join! AND adults who want to volunteer to help lead VBS please email Dave at dgarveyfpc@gmail.com. Register your kids here.

Youth Summer Camps

Don't forget to sign your middle school and high school students up to join our YF group at camp this summer. Our rising 6th through graduated 8th graders are going to The Great Escape in Green Lake, WI July 7 through 13 and our graduated 8th through graduated seniors are going to the Montreat Youth Conference June 9-15! Register on Realm!

Troop 45

Memorial Day saw Troop 45 participate in VFW Post 3978’s observance ceremony at Veteran's Park. Scouts showed up and showed proud in honor of our veterans. Scouts served as part of the Armed Service Branches' color guard. And Parker Stepp’s recent Eagle project was given its inaugural use. For hIs Eagle project, Parker constructed a fire ring at the Veterans Park. The fire ring will only be used to retire U.S. flags. A US flag retirement ceremony is a moving experience. Indeed, the whole of the morning’s proceedings was moving. We are grateful that Troop 45 was asked to lend a hand. 

Congratulations Class of 2024!

The Mission Team meets on the first Monday of each month at 5:00 in the Session Room of the Sanctuary building. Please join us as we seek creative and effective means to serve “the least of these.” If you would like more information, call the church office or contact David Shaw at dcshaw82@gmail.com.

In April, a team from FPC—Barrett Milner, Ann DeVoe, Angela Manning and Greg Patton--traveled to Cuba to visit our Presbyterian sisters and brothers. We found in Cuba an intriguing culture and a vibrant people of faith who warmly received us. The team explored the possibility of establishing a covenant partnership with a Cuban Presbyterian church as we visited 6 of the 13 churches in the Matanzas Presbytery. We had a particularly meaningful visit with a Presbyterian congregation in Jaguey Grande, a town about two hours southeast of Habana.  In the months ahead, conversations between our two churches will continue as we seek to determine where the Spirit may lead.  

Frequently, individuals knock on the church door asking for aid—a meal, payment of a utility bill, a safe place to spend the night.  There is a small pastor’s discretionary fund, and those in need are referred to Interfaith Compassion Ministry.  Yet the Mission Team wanted to do more.  FPC now offers Blessing Bags to anyone who would like one.  The bags contain a nonperishable meal, toiletries, a few clothing items, and a list of community pantries, free meals and other public services.  If you or your family would like to assemble a Blessing Bag, click here for suggested items. There are empty bags in the church office that can be picked up and filled. Questions?  Contact Marty Mauldin at 662-832-3925.

Kairos is an international prison ministry which provides hope and expressions of Christ's love by providing fellowship, food, and opportunities for spiritual growth. The local Kairos chapter serves the Marshal County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs. Volunteers are being recruited to participate in the next onsite meeting scheduled for November 7-10, 2024. If you would like more information or to volunteer, contact Roun McNeal, roun.mcneal@gmail.com,

601-394-3920.

Need a helping hand? 

In Good Order is a group of FPC volunteers available to assist members who may need a little extra help with a yard project or light home repairs. FPC volunteers are available to change light bulbs, replace air filters, repair a dripping faucet, haul off a large limb in the yard, etc.  

If you would like assistance or know of someone who does,

 please contact the church office at 662-234-1757.

FPC continues to partner with Doors of Hope Transition Ministries by providing office space and hosting the Step 2 Dinner the second Tuesday of each month. New volunteers to host the meals are encouraged. It's easy! Pick up the prepared meal from Larson's, serve the meal in the fellowship hall, and sit at table with new friends. The following have hosted the dinner previously and would be happy to cohost with you. Contact anyone of them with questions you may have.

For more information about the dinner and to sign up, click here

Memory Makers of Oxford (memorymakers@maxxsouth.net) is a respite day service for those with memory loss. Structured activities provide enrichment for participants while allowing a much need respite for caregivers to take a break from the daily responsibility of caring for their loved one.  Volunteers to assist with programing and provide snacks are always appreciated.       Call 234-3332 for more information. For a list of needed items, click here.

Remember in Prayer 

FPC Members: Jimmy Williams; The Family of Jean Blackston; Syd Shaw; Warner Biedenharn; Tina and Tony Montgomery's Family; The Charles & Laura Montgomery Family; The Family of Louise Waller; Majorie Selvidge; Becky Murphey; Curtis Wilkie; Ann Dickins; Margaret Fancher; Mrs. Pat Atkinson; The Family of William “Wylie” Coleman; Sarah, Cliff, and Sterlin Smith; Scottye Boone; Leon McCullouch 

Family and Friends: The Family of Beverly Biedenharn; Andrew Briggs; Abdel Rigau León; Bob Flautt; Mike Flautt; Steve Mistilis; The Family of Dan Spaulding; Family of Jeanette Wilkinson; Alex Saralvarez and Family; Sigrid Long; Family of Lynda Torbert Mathers;  Eileen Cheney and Family; Family of Susan Treas-Ewing; Thomas Hines; Olivia Flautt; Dr. Gladys Memnon and Friends in Bongnotte, Haiti; Family and Friends of Dr. Jack Davis Brown; Margaret Burnett; Doors of Hope Families; Lafayette County Detention Center inmates; Parchman Prison inmates; Haven House residents

U. S. Military: SSgt Jason Freeland, USAF 17th Special Tactics Sqaudron

Please pray, too, for those with unspecified needs.

If you wish to have a name removed or added to this list, please contact the church office.

The FPC prayer chain is ready if you or someone you know is in need. This is a confidential list that is independent from the names listed above. Please contact Carlisle Wood at carlislewood@gmail.com or

662-832-8606. All requests are held in strict confidence.  

Do you feel called to bring communion to the

farthest pew? 



If you’ve been ordained as a Deacon or Elder, you are qualified. Just sign up here, and stop by the church office to get a home communion kit

before you go.  

Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries

This Week's Birthdays:

30 Paul Hester, Nalani Haralston

31 Shae Orrell

2 Irma Buchanan, Mike Fagans

3 David Flautt, Jane Henderson, Margie McLeod

4 Patsy Abbott, Elizabeth McLellan

5 Cecilia Jimenez, Bradley Mayo

This Week's Anniversaries:

30 - Teresa and David Flautt

30 - Lenore and Mit Hobbs

31 - Catie and Paul Hester

31 - Robert & Anne Gowdy

4- John & Maggie Abernathy

A If we've overlooked your birthday or anniversary and you wish to have it included in Fast Facts, please contact the church office.



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