Sachi is one of the children in Placetas, Cuba who is growing up with clean water thanks to support from our church! And now, our partners at Placetas will have solar power so they can continue serving even during long power outages.
Mardi Gras Madness 2026:
Together, We Hit Our Goal (and Kept Going)!
Wow. Thanks to everyone’s hard work, MGM 2026 was a huge success. Our total as of today is just over $27,000! These proceeds will be used for solar power for several of our partners to be able to serve their communities even when electricity is disrupted and $5,000 will be set aside for sustainability (parts like replacement filters) for our eight partners in Cuba. Because of you, God’s children have clean water to drink, not just today, but for years to come.
Our water team would love to share with you about FPC’s mission ministry with churches in Cuba. Come to one of our monthly water team meetings or reach out to a water team member (Tom Atkins, Mike Caulfield, Wade Chambers, Kendall Cox, William Lane, Larkin Mitchell, or Lea Turner) to learn more.
Easter is April 5th. If you would like to place an Easter lily in honor or memory of a loved one, please complete the form below, print clearly and include payment with your order, the cost is $16.00. Drop in the offering plate or by the church office. Deadline is Friday, March 27th.
In Memory/Honor of: (circle one) _____________________________________________
Given By: _____________________________________________
In Memory/Honor of: (circle one)
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Given By: _____________________________________________
In Memory/Honor of: (circle one)
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Given By: _____________________________________________
Total # ordered:______
Amount Paid: $_______
Y’all, it’s that season we look forward to every year, reflecting on our blessings and preparing to deliver Easter gift bags to our Meals on Wheels friends! We need 32 volunteers to fill bags with holiday staples and treats. A sign-up sheet has been placed in the church volunteer’s office, and we would ask that you fill the bags (2) and return them to the office by March 30th, so they can be organized and prepared for delivery on Saturday, April 4th .
Please consider picking up and giving of yourself so we can bring joy to the lives of some very deserving folks.
We will also need the help of members who have signed up for gift bag prep and delivery, and others who would like to be a part of this rewarding experience. You will be contacted shortly to ask for your participation, but feel free to text/call Frankie England (662-695-1277) or Barry Schuster (662-822-0071) to offer your help (and trucks/trailers) on Saturday, April 4th. This promises to be an Easter blessing for us all!
Tuesday 3/17/2026 at 5:30 pm
Sunday 3/22/2026 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm after youth dinner
Sunday 3/29/2026 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm after youth dinner
Easter Sunday 4/5/2026 – meet with Session before worship; Confirmation during worship hour.
*All classes will be held in the Session room.
Click the video above to view the March 8th worship service.
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH @ 402 WASHINGTON AVE. WILL BE HOSTING LENTEN LUNCHES. LUNCH BEGINS AT 11:30 FOLLOWED BY MUSIC AND MEDITATION. PLATES ARE $10.00
BELOW ARE THE DATES OF LUNCHES AND CHURCHES SERVING:
3-11 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
3-18 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
3-25 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
4-1 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
FPC FAMILY:
Libbi Cox
the family of Sarah Porter Smith
the family of Wendell Hoyle
the family of John Sandefur
Cynthia Virden
MEMBERS IN ASSISTED LIVING
Pat Chambers
Bill Gamble
Jacquie Turner
NEW PARENTS:
Olivia (Turner) & Michael Fancher Palmer Louise Fancher, 2-10-26.
THOSE AWAY:
Courtney Bacon
Bright Hays
Judy Jones
Trude Powers
FPC FRIENDS:
Nancy & Jimmy Bradley (cousins of Betty Lynn Cameron)
John Cox
Margaret Dent (Mollie Stock’s niece)
Lila Hood
Linda Fratesi
Bob Hoagland
Myra Kogutt (Terri Lane’s mother)
Vicki Lucas
Marshall Roberson (friend of Lisa Willis)
Carol Rogers (Donna Beckham’s sister)
Olene Sabbatini (Brittany Brozovich’s grandmother)
Kirk Simmons (friend of William Tindall)
Kristen DeAngelo Swafford & family (Wendell Hoyle’s granddaugher)
Rubye Warrington
Calendar, Week March 15-21, 2026
Sunday
Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8:45 a.m.
Worship 10 a.m.
Monday
Men’s Coffee Group meets 10 a.m.
Deacon Committee meets 4 p.m.
Handbell rehearsal 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Tuesday Morning Bible Study 9 a.m.
Administrative Committee meets noon
FPP Board meets noon
Wednesday
Prayer Shawl ministry meets 1:30 p.m.
Lenten Lunch-First Methodist Ch. 11:30 p.m.
Those Assisting in Special Ways This Week & Next
Children’s Sermon
3-15 Murphy Jones, 3-22 Kendall Cox & Wade Chambers
Livestream Camera
3-15 Joe Nash, 3-22 Parker England
Liturgist
3-15 Charlie Tindall, 3-22 Carl Hagwood
MOW Delivery
3-14 Perry England, 3-21 Joe Nash
MOW Tray Assembly
3-13 Beverly Bell, 3-20 Docia England
March Ushers
Allen Spragins, Head Usher, Jon Alverson, Tommy Hart, Bob Robinson
April Ushers
Murphy Jones, Head Usher, Clyde McGee, Cameron Montgomery, Lea Turner