Weekly Word: Daily Readings, Pumpkin Party, and Updated Prayer List!

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As a community of Christians we:

Faithfully worship God,
Prepare people to follow Jesus Christ,
Compassionately serve one another in love.

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Please remember in your prayers this week:
FPC Ponca City
For all leaders, that they may have wisdom, patience, and love in their work.
First Reponders
Doctors and all medical personnel
Local Businesses
Teachers and all students
The sick and dying

John and Karen Lamerton
Kyle Thomason (friends of Deborah Green, military accident)
Kyle Frantz (cancer)
Marylyn Branson-Keck (friend of the Longs)
Ryan O'Banion (Eddie Lou Strimple's nephew)
Mario Davis

Jim Hurd
Max and Carolyn Moore
Cynthia Pfeifer-Hill (FPC Alva Elder)
Deb Hood (Brett Wilenzick's Mom)
Margaret Ball
Lacinda Harrison (Kay Lamerton’s sister-in-law)
Lou and LaDonna Lass
Sue McBride
Marilyn Pearce
Cat Washburn (cancer)
for peace in the Middle East and all places hurt by war and discord
All Active Duty Military.

Please contact the church office or Pastor Andrew for Prayer List requests and updates.

Daily Lectionary Readings
October 19-October 24, 202

Monday, October 19, 2020:
Psalm 57
Micah 2:1-13
Luke 9:51-62

Tuesday, October 20, 2020:
Psalm 54
Micah 3:1-8
Luke 10:1-16

Wednesday, October 21, 2020:
Psalm 65
Micah 3:9-4:5
Luke 10:17-24

Thursday, October 22, 2020:
Psalm 143
Micah 5:1-4, 10-15
Luke 10:25-37

Friday, October 23, 2020:
Psalm 88
Micah 6:1-8
Luke 10:38-42

Saturday, October 24, 2020:
Psalm 122
Micah 7:1-7
Luke 11:1-13

Watch this video from our friends at Coolidge Elementary to see how our mission offering is at work!

October Special Mission Offering
Winter Clothing For School Children

Each year FPC collects a special mission offering in order to provide winter clothing for children at local schools. Partnering with Coolidge, Garfield, Monroe, and Adams elementary schools, FPC provides much-needed funds to school counselors to use in times of need.

FPC began supporting this important mission about 8 years ago when it was brought to our attention that children at local Enid schools were wearing flip-flops and t-shirts to school during the winter. This was not a fashion choice; it was a sign of a great need in our community for children to have warm and appropriate clothing during the colder months of the year.

Instead of collecting shoes and coats, FPC's Mission Committee recognized that school teachers, principles, and counselors would best know the needs of their students, which is why each year we provide funds to the schools mentioned above. In past years we have been able to give each school up to $500 for this important mission!

All gifts this month will be matched up to $2,000.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Drive-Thru Prayer will take place on Wednesday, October 21, from 4:30-5:30pm at the Breezeway entrance to the church. Come receive a blessing, share your joys and concerns, and go away assured of God's presence!

Parents and Young Adults!

FPC's Parents and Young Adults Group will be having a pumpkin party on October 21 and all are invited! There will be games, painting, and yummy pumpkin treats! Just bring yourself!

See you at 5:30pm in the gym!

Fun for the whole family!

Prayer, Meditation, and Spiritual Practices Through the Ages
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Location: Outside under the Tree at The First Presbyterian Church
(Location may change some weeks based on activity and weather!)

Participants should bring a chair or blanket to sit on and a snack dinner if they choose. Please also bring a face covering to wear.

In this course we will examine and practice various spiritual and prayer disciplines that have been utilized by Christians over the past two centuries. The goal of this class is to broaden our understanding of what “prayer” can look like, and gain some new tools for finding peace during these turbulent times.

The Mission of The Church Continues!

FPC's mission continues even through this time of social distancing. This means that your generosity through financial gifts is just as necessary now as when we are physically together! Click the button below to support FPCs ministry!

Church Leadership

Staff
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Philip Long, pastor
Carol Broughton, financial manager
Keith Collins, building supervisor
Christopher Sweatt, media
Ursula Tuohy, nursery coordinator
Charlet Ringwald, nursery assistant
Eddie Lou Strimple, choir director
Brett Wilenzick, song leader
Chuck Belknap, musician

Elders

Class of 2020
Ruling Elder Gail Wynne, Nurture
Committee Members: Tashanna Luttrell, Katie Long, Megann Johnson,
Abbey Stallings, Mary Siebert.
Ruling Elder Stephanie Meara, Buildings and Grounds
Ruling Elder Brett Wilenzick, Worship
Committee Members: Eddie Lou Strimple, Christianne Chase

Class of 2021
Ruling Elder Tashanna Luttrell, Fellowship
Committee Members: Gail Wynne, Cathy Breyley
Ruling Elder Linda Moore, Mission
Committee Members: Kay Lamerton, Eddie Lou Strimple, Virginia Autry,
Donita Mitchell, Gary Cole, Clark Young
Ruling Elder Kay Lamerton and Eddie Lou Strimple, Personnel
Committee Members: Lou Lass, Stephanie Ezzell

Class of 2022
Ruling Elder Jimmy Stallings, Finance and Special Funds
Ruling Elder David Meara
Ruling Elder John Bowers, Finance and Special Funds

Deacons

Class of 2020
Deacon Kent Rorick
Deacon Diane Avery
Deacon Claire Dodds

Class of 2021
Deacon Kara Savage
Deacon Stephanie Ezzell
Deacon Diana Fitzgerald

Class of 2022
Deacon Jarrod Johnson
Deacon Chad Swanson
Deacon Shannon Robinson

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