FPC E-News November 7, 2023

Sunday Morning Worship

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:15 AM in person and Livestream. Sunday Wonder Hour for all ages is at 9:00 AM, with Common Grounds at 9:45 AM.

You can find past sermons and the upcoming order of worship on our website.

This week's scripture for reflection: Matthew 25:1-13

FPC's booth had a lot of visitors at the PumpkinFest. Thank you to all the volunteers who greeted festival-goers and handed out FPC info bags.

Leave a Lasting Legacy: See how a Legacy you leave today can live on for years to come. This educational event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 5:00 PM in the Barr Conference Room.

Sisters in Spirit is held each Friday. Women of the church are welcome to join us for lively discussions, prayer, and supportive fellowship. Contact Martha Johnson or Cindy Blackburn for more information.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here.

Please let Mary Sellers know if you plan on attending.

WNL Dinner reservations are needed by the Sunday prior. Click here to make your reservation today. Suggested pricing: $10/adult/youth & $5/child with $25 family max. Come join us for some midweek fun around the table.

Join us this Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 5 PM for Building a Lasting Legacy (Led by TN regional manager Stefanie Marsden from the Texas Presbyterian Foundation)

and then at 6:45 PM for Care at end of life - understanding palliative care and hospice (Led by Dr. Melinda Henderson).

A special workshop takes place Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 AM- 12 PM which includes Completing Advanced Directives and POA paperwork; Planning a Service of Witness to the Resurrection; FPC Personal Preference Form; Presbyterian theology of death and dying; FPC Memorial Garden and Natural Burials. To participate, sign up here. There is also a virtual option on ZOOM. Find the link here.

Women's Retreat

"People of God, hear this good news: You are a beloved child of God. God loves you. God does not love you for your contributions, your success, your efficiency, your perfection. God loves you and God’s image is in you."

Rachael Jorstad

The weekend retreat allowed us time and space to hear and reflect on this good news that we already knew but needed to hear anew. Rachael Jorstad led 28 of us through encountering the Divine with Centering Prayer, Visio Divina, Lectio Divina, Sabbath Walks, and Holy Journaling. We encountered the Divine as individuals and as a community. Our encounters included meeting the Divine with table fellowship, games, laughter and tears, crafts, hikes, porch, and fireside chats, and even axe throwing! Our community included women aged 23 to 85. NaCoMe Camp is the perfect environment for making new friends and connecting with those you don’t see every week. Make plans to join us next year: Nov. 1-3, 2024.