Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on February 4th following worship to hear an update on the State of the Church and a report from the Finance Team on the 2024 budget.

Pictorial Directory—We are excited to announce that thanks to the hard work of our Welcome Team, volunteers, and our Director of Communications we will have the 2024 pictorial directory available to be handed following worship THIS Sunday! Thank you to everyone who makes FPC a place where people can feel a sense of belonging.

We ask that each household only take one directory so we can be sure to have plenty!

For over 30 years, the Souper Bowl of Caring movement has been inspiring people across the nation to tackle hunger in their local communities. Please bring canned goods or make a monetary donation. Proceeds will go to the Community Food Pantry. Checks may be made out to First Presbyterian Church, memo-Souper Bowl.

Youth and children will help collect donations on Feb. 11 after church. We will also go to the Food Pantry at 2 pm to help sort donated items.

February Sunday School for our Foundations Class!

David H. Jensen’s Living Hope offers a brighter perspective on the end-time as a time of hope when we will see the full glory of the Kingdom of God and Christ's promised return.

All are invited to join us Sundays in February at 9:45am. You don't need to read the book to join the discussion!

Neeley's Nook - Leadership Book Club

Learning the Practice of Discernment

Book Resource: Pursuing God's Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton

6 Sessions, 1 a month 

Book study with Neeley and our church officers.

ALL are welcome to join us! 

Tuesdays 6pm-7pm on Zoom

Feb. 20, March 12, April 23, May 15, June 11, July 23

Childcare is provided weekly for FPC's Music Ministry.

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! 

Note about Giving through Realm on-line and Text to give:

If you made a written pledge for 2024, you must choose the fund “2024 Pledge” when you make your on-line or text donation. If you have set up your account to auto pay last year, you need to change the fund to this year’s 2024 pledge account or it will not show you as paying your 2024 commitment.

If you give to the budget, but do not pledge, please choose the fund “non-pledge”. You can also choose other funds if you are giving for another reason. 

By choosing the correct fund you are helping use properly account for your gifts no matter what fund you are making your donation to. We thank you so much for helping us do accurate bookkeeping!

Remember that you can always call Peni Kehoe in the church office if you need help with any of your financial gifts/pledges. Bless you for your faithful stewardship!

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 is working hard to finalize 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!

A huge thank you goes out to the congregation for supporting the Youth Luncheon Fundraiser! Your generosity and support of the youth was overwhelming! Your contributions will help send a group of teens to the Montreat Middle School conference this summer. We appreciate your generous hearts!

~The Youth & The Faith Formation Team

Starting next week, Midweek First Press will be sent out on Thursdays. Check your inbox on THURSDAY, February 8th for the latest news form FPC!

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

Illness and Strife

• Terry Smith, friend of Denny Dobbs - pneumonia with respiratory rehab in the hospital
• Memama, great-grandma of Paisley Lane
• Alex Martin, son of Chris and Barbara Martin - hand surgery
• Jana Carter, aunt of Luke Usry - cancer
• Norman Wheeler & Bob Wheeler - bothers of Jack Wheeler
• Katherine Carey, mother of Erin Stillerman
• Patsy Freeman, sister of Judy Davis
• Bernice Bailey
• Brenda Buckelew, mother of Jennifer Buckelew
• Larry Cox, brother-in-law of Randy Layton - cancer
• Bob Darby, friend of Jeff Mackenzie - leg amputated, kidney problems
• Randy Jones, nephew of Faye Kitchens - lung cancer
• Joyce, sister of Faye Kitchens
• 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
• 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
• Donald Vining, brother of Danny Vining - vision loss
• Carolyn Watson
• Joyce Williams, sister of Danny Vining - Alzheimer’s

Condolences

• Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Rick Gunter as they mourn his passing on January 24, 2024. No service arrangements have been made at this time.

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
• Louise White - Merryvale

Military Service

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

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