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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.”
“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…
FPC Children’s Center Family Experiences
The First Presbyterian Children’s Center is wonderful ministry to young children and their family members. FPC members Natalie Robertson and Steve Miller represent First Presbyterian Church on the FP Children’s Center Board.
Lenten Bible Study “The God Named Hallowed”
Beginning on Tuesday, February 9, Dr. Shelton will do a Lenten study of the Lord’s Prayer. Only 57 words in length, the Lord’s prayer contains the core of Jesus’ teachings. His Disciples had requested that he teach them how to pray. Is our need for his guidance any less critical? Each week we will take a phrase in his beloved prayer, and ponder its meaning for our lives. Each week a study guide and the YouTube video will be posted…
Virtual Communion – March 7, 2021
Our next virtual Communion service will take place via FPC’s YouTube channel after the service this Sunday, March 7, 2021. We will begin at 12:30 p.m. to give in-person attendees some additional time to get home. Mike will be officiating the service, as usual, standing behind the Communion Table and you will be gathered in your homes. We will follow the normal liturgy associated with Communion, including the Invitation and prayers. Mike will prompt you when it is time for you to partake…
Return to the Lord’s Table – January 3, 2021
Return to the Lord’s Table This is a just a reminder that, on January 3rd, we are resuming our celebration of the Lord’s Supper. We will be celebrating it in a new way. On the first Sunday of each month, as is our tradition, we will convene at 12:15 in our homes to share the Sacrament remotely. I will be officiating the service, as usual, standing behind the Communion Table and you will be gathered in your homes. We will…
God’s Will in an Unwilling World Study Series – September 16 – November 11
Few things create more confusion than God’s will. Different questions pop into our minds at different times: What does God want me to do in certain situations? How does his will inform my choices? Does he have a plan for my life and the world itself? Does everything happen for a reason? What will happen in the next 5 years? It often comes down to asking tough Questions and having incomplete answers. In this series, we will ask tough questions…
