FPC Donates to the Salvation Army of Kingsport
Ladies and Gentlemen, We meant to share this with the board at yesterday’s meeting but in all of the excitement and discussion we forgot. Back in June First Presbyterian Church donated $10,000 to our Pathway of Hope initiative which engages families with children to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. We are extremely appreciative of the folks at FPC for their continued support of the mission and work of The Salvation Army here in Greater Kingsport. As you’re able, please…
FPC Featured in the Kingsport Times News “Sunday Stories” August 22, 2021
On Sunday, August 22, 2021 First Presbyterian Church was the feature article on the front page of the “Sunday Stories.”
FPC Donates to the Kinsport Homeless Ministry – Soon to be called The Grace House of Kingsport
Recently Dr. Mike Shelton and other members of FPC donated $17,000 to the Kingsport Homeless Ministry. Click here for the full article.
Update on our Covid Response
Dear Friends in Christ, As if you needed the reminder, the Delta Variant has made it clear that we are not yet finished dealing with Covid. Many organizations, from business to schools to churches, are again scrambling to figure out what is the safest and best way to adjust their plans in the short-term. We will discuss the matter at the August 22nd Session meeting, but we do strongly encourage all our members to wear masks and practice social distancing, not…
“Should This Sermon Make Us Happy” Summer 2021
Beginning the week of June 7, 2021, Dr. Shelton will be doing a study of Jesus’ famous “Sermon on the Mount”, as recorded in Matthew. He invites you to read Matthew 5-7 in preparation for the class and to do some personal reflection on the material. The Sermon on the Mount may be one of Jesus’ best-known but challenging teachings. As with other classes, a study guide for each week will be sent out and his lesson will be posted…
Friends in Faith Class Starting a New 6 Week Series on August 15, 2021
Friends in Faith Class Starting New Series on August 15, 2021 “Great Prayer of Thanksgiving” The Friends in Faith Sunday School Class will begin a new 6-week series on August 15th entitled “Great Prayer of Thanksgiving”. The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving is a central feature of the liturgy for the Lord’s Supper in Presbyterian and Reformed congregations. It is a major way for our congregation to praise God, proclaim the glorious mystery of salvation in Jesus Christ, and pray the…
Greetings from Niger! – July 29, 2021
Greetings from Niger! We want to thank you for your gift to our sending and support this year, which has been helping us continue to bridge cultures between the US and Niger to learn from each other. We firmly believe that to make a difference in a community, you have to connect with and make a difference in individual lives. Recently Michael was meeting with David, one of his younger colleagues whom he works with closely on some of the aspects…
FPC’s Book Club – June and July 2021
We are meeting in person at First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport! If you are interested, please send an email address to Cindy Sharitt. Feel free to call/email with any questions. cindysharitt@gmail.com or 706-577-1815.
Lemonade on the Lawn
Please join us for lemonade and homemade cookies on Sunday’s (May 23, May 30, June 6 and June 13) after worship at 12:00 p.m. This will be outside as you exit to the church parking lot.
Mask Mandate Lifted for Worship
Beginning this Sunday, May 30, you will no longer be required to wear a mask for Worship. It will be your personal choice as to whether you wear a mask or not. Guidelines regarding other activities will be announced soon. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding throughout this last year.
