Posts by Vickie Green (Page 5)

Day of Service at Second Harvest Food Bank – November 15, 2023

November is a busy time at Second Harvest Food Bank. For 15 years, Project Thanksgiving has been providing Thanksgiving meals to thousands of people in our region who struggle with food insecurity. This year’s goal is to provide 37,000 meals to Northeast Tennesseans in need. The loyal band of First Presbyterian Church volunteers will do our part to help meet this goal by packing food boxes on November 15, 2023. If you would like to join in the fun, fellowship and…

Bulletin – October 29, 2023

Trunk or TreatSunday, October 294:00-5:00 p.m.Church Parking LotWe need cars to help make this happen. Feel free to decorate your car. If you can help, contact Russ. Also, we are taking candy donations. Drop them off at church in our foyer. Thank you!

Bulletin – October 22, 2023

Trunk or TreatSunday, October 294:00-5:00 p.m.Church Parking LotWe need cars to help make this happen. Feel free to decorate your car. If you can help, contact Russ. Also, we are taking candy donations. Drop them off at church in our foyer. Thank you!

Bulletin – October 8, 2023

Church Night SupperJoin us for Wednesday Night Supper on October 11, catered by Panda Express. The cost is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children under 10, with a family maximum of $20.00. To make reservations, fill out the pew pad on Sunday morning, call the church office at 245-0104, or sign up online at www.firstpreskingsport.org by noon on Tuesday. Preparing for Death of a Spouse or Loved One The CFN committee is offering lunch and a panel discussion with time for questions at 11:45 a.m. in…

Bulletin – October 1, 2023

New Church Directory The church is doing an updated photo directory. Photos will be taken by our own Don Thompson before and after each worship service on October 1.  World Communion Sunday Worldwide Communion Sunday is October 1, and we will distribute the elements using the method we used on Maundy Thursday. Instead of taking communion by intinction, we will serve one another as we will gather around the table in groups of 8 to 12. The Peace & Global Witness Offering will be…

Second Havest Food Bank Workday – Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who joined in the FPC workday at Second Harvest last week, September 20, 2023. We were very happy to have Suzanne Holley (a friend of Cheryl Rice), Bob Miller (a friend and local legend), and Cheryl & Kim Harvey (from Bristol who coincidently volunteered in the afternoon while we were there)! One of our tasks was to remove and correctly label bags of Triscuit crackers from the original boxes that had incorrect content markings. The morning crew…

Bulletin – September 24, 2023

World Communion Sunday Worldwide Communion Sunday is October 1, and we will distribute the elements using the method we used on Maundy Thursday. Instead of taking communion by intinction, we will serve one another as we will gather around the table in groups of 8 to 12. The Peace & Global Witness Offering will be received that day as well.

Bulletin – September 17, 2023

Youth Group ~ Sunday, September 173:45-5:00pm ~ ALL youth Clothes Closet Mission ProjectSnacks and drinks All-Church Picnic at Allandale Pavilion ~ Sunday, September 24Fellowship at 5 p.m. ~ Dinner served at 6 p.m.Menu: fried chicken, pulled pork, mac and cheese, green beans and slaw. Cobbler for dessert! The cost is $10 for adults; – $5 for children ages 6-10; and free for children under 6 with a $35 family max. Make reservations online at www.firstpreskingsport.org, call the church office at (243) 245-0104, or…

Bulletin – September 10, 2023

Youth Group Sunday, September 10Middle School 3:30-4:30pmHigh School 4:30-5:30pmSnacks and drinks  New Church Directory The church is doing an updated photo directory. Photos will be taken by our own Don Thompson on several Sunday mornings beginning this Sunday. Don will take photos before and after each worship service on: September 10, September 17, September 24 and October 1.