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Missionary Update from Eliane Menezes
The attached file is an update from Mission Co-Worker, Eliane Menezes, serving in Guatemala on Educational Opportunities for Women.
Count Me In!… 2021-2022 Stewardship Campaign
Count Me In!… Why we give is more important to God than what we give. Lest you think I am talking only about money, then I will tip you off: I do not care about your money. I care more about you. If you never gave a dime to this church but served in its ministry, it would be okay with me. But I am not Jesus. What he thinks about you matters more than what I think. Our stewardship…
Thank You from Roosevelt Elementary School
We are very appreciative of our van and it has really been useful in various ways since it was purchased for us. Thank you, Marty MeadeFamily LiaisonRoosevelt Elementary SchoolKingsport City Schools
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…
