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INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN YOU AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-KINGSPORT

INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN YOU AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-KINGSPORT Attractive, oversized postcards have been developed to make it easy for you to send a brief, personalized message to a new neighbor or anyone you think could benefit from a visit to First Presbyterian Church, to join us in FELLOWSHIP, WORSHIP, STUDY, SERVICE. Postcards will be on the round table in the church foyer for you to address, sign with a friendly invitation and mail. This is a great way you…

The Parables of Jesus Bible Study – September 15, 2021 – November 3, 2021

“The Autobiography of God”…starting on Sept 15th, Dr. Shelton will be doing a study of Jesus’ parables. In Jesus, God’s autobiography, his self-disclosure is being written and revealed in a unique way: through parables. You can take the class in person or online. Mike will post material for the online participants and hand out material for those taking it in person.  Below is the schedule of weekly classes to be held through November 3. September 15 What parables are, different…

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…

“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…

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.

FPC Family Picnic May 16, 2021 12:00 p.m.

I hope everyone is doing well. This is an invite (details below) for an end of the year picnic at church right after the 11am service. All families are invited! We haven’t been together in too long and being outside is the safest option. The Sunday School teachers would love to see their kid’s faces before summer so try your best to attend. What: FPC Family Picnic  When: Sunday May 16th 12pm Where: Outside in the field beside the columbarium. Park away from the field so…