March 29, 2015 - French Camp Presbyterian Church

French Camp Presbyterian Church
A Community and Campus Church
March 29, 2015
Welcome and Announcements
Ladies Tea Today, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Tracie Box’s House: We have a
delightful afternoon planned at the home of Tracie Box - with music and
testimony by Anne Katherine Ragsdale, delicious tea & refreshments and
sweet fellowship among the ladies of FCPC & Bethsaida Baptist. Thanks to
Staci Stevens and those who have helped with the preparations.
Directions to Tracie Box's house: Turn right on HWY 413 in front of the 3-way.
Travel approx. 3.5 miles. Turn right on Lake Ruth Dr. Tracie's house is the 2nd on the
left. (Please carpool if possible.)
Minute 4 Missions: NY Go – Sarah Brannan
Prelude: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Call to Worship and Invocation
*Song No. 296: Hosanna
*Hymn No. 300: All Glory, Laud and Honor
Shepherd’s Prayer: Glen Barlow
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
Children’s Sermon
(Children will be dismissed for Children’s Church immediately following the Children’s Sermon.)
*Hymn No. 327: The Old Rugged Cross
Sermon: The Sun Stops Shining
Life of the Church
Alex Coblentz
Luke 23:13-56 (pgs 883-884 in pew Bible)
Michael & Audrey left from Memphis early this morning for Ethiopia and
plan to return Friday evening, bringing Lemi home to French Camp! Please
keep them, their children and their dorm in prayer during this exciting time for
their family.
Community Club, April 6 at Berea Baptist: 6:00 pm covered dish, 7:00 pm
meeting. A representative from our church is needed to serve on the Harvest
Festival Committee and also one for the Project Committee. Dues are $3 per
person. If you are willing to participate, please let us know! Call Linda
McDaniel (547-6332) if you are interested but unable to attend the meeting.
Empowered To Connect Simulcast in Columbus, MS April 10 – 11:
Bethany Christian Services is the host of this event organized by Show Hope
Ministries, a work of Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman. This conference
gives insight to help connect with children that come from hard places. For
details email [email protected] or call 662-327-6740.
Historical Highlight Luncheon April 14, 12:00 pm: Jan Ganaan will speak
on native American Indians who once lived in our community.
*Hymn (Overhead): The Power of the Cross
*Benediction
*Congregation Standing
Easter at FCPC
Next Week’s Sermon: God’s Wonderful Surprise - Resurrection
Child’s Catechism
Q. 116. What is the fourth petition?
A. "Give us this day our daily bread."
Q. 117. What do we pray for in the fourth petition?
A. That God would give us all things needful for our bodies and souls.
Funds to encourage the learning of Biblical truths through the use of the Westminster
Shorter Catechism and the Child’s Catechism are provided through the T. L. Carraway
Catechism Fund and are administered by French Camp Academy.
Reminder: Worship Bulletins for 7-12 year olds are on the back table
and Worship Bags are hanging on the wall, including some for “Guests.”
Palm Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 pm: The Way of the Cross - Journey
Through Jerusalem – Pastor Alex will share a pictorial view of Holy Week that
highlights events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection.
Easter Devotionals for children and adults are on the back table & sound console.
Easter Service this Wednesday, 6:30 pm: a worship experience in drama and
song to prepare your heart for Easter. All are invited.
Easter Sunday at French Camp Presbyterian:
Sunrise Service – 7:00 am at Lake Anne Chapel in the Woods
No Sunday School
Sunday Worship and Communion – 11:00 am
Covered Dish Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt
FRENCH CAMP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
323 School St. French Camp, Mississippi 39745
website: www.fcarp.org
Pastor: Rev. J. Alex Coblentz 662-547-6520 (home), 609-232-2770 (church)
Ministry Coordinator: Mary Nell Coblentz
Ruling Elders: Glen Barlow (Treas.), John Cockrell, Bruce Hosket,
Larry Littlejohn (Clerk of Session), Ed Maehlmann, and Billy Prewitt
Worship Team: Kevin O’Brien, Anne Katherine Ragsdale, David Dennis, Rebecca Edwards
Sermons can be accessed online for listening and sharing at www.fcpc.sermon.net
Messages by Alex Coblentz are broadcast Sunday mornings at 8:00 am on WFCA-FM108
Ushers ............................................................. Roy Purvis, Ed Maehlmann
Student Ushers .................................................. Bruce Wood, David Duarte
Greeters ..................................................................Kevin & Mary Sorensen
Nursery................................................................................... Mitzi Watkins
Children’s Church ............................................................... Lance Ragsdale
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Next Sunday: April 5, 2015
Ushers: Jason Purvis, Bruce Hosket
Greeters: Paul & Donna Perkins
Nursery: Hannah O’Brien
Student Ushers: TBA
Shepherd’s Prayer: Ed Maehlmann
Children’s Church: Bonnie Lopez
Calendar of Events
Today
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Easter Sunday
April 6
April 10-11
April 14
June 16-19
10:00 am – Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 am – Worship
2:00 pm – Ladies Tea, Music by Anne Katherine Ragsdale
6:00 pm – Palm Sunday Evening Service: The Way of the Cross
6:00 pm - Boy Scouts
2:00 pm – Fun and Fellowship
6:30 pm – Easter Service (after the FCA Easter Banquet)
6:00 pm – Pioneer Girls @ Church
5:30 am – Men’s Fellowship @ Welcome Center
6:00 am – Yard Sale for Wales & NY @ Barlow’s
7:00 am – Sunrise Service
11:00 am – Worship & Communion Service (No SS)
Covered Dish & Easter Egg Hunt
Community Club Meeting @ Berea Baptist:
6:00 pm Covered Dish Supper, 7:00 pm Meeting
Empowered to Connect Conference – Columbus, MS
12:00 pm – Historical Highlight Luncheon – speaker Jan Ganaan
VBS with Grace Evan
Ministry of Prayer
Health: Sandra Baker, Gary & Cindy Bayer, Jane Beswick, Bob & Ann Dyck,
Marilyn Johnson, Clay Morgan (swing bed, Kosy), Alma Lee Snow, Ken Utley,
Wanda Watkins, Monika Maehlmann Whittenburg, Edna Winkler, Ed Faughn’s
Dad, Kevin Sorensen’s Dad
Homebound/ Nursing Home: Mervyn Carver, Nita Curtis, Dorothy Donald,
Eleanor Whitmire
Sympathy: Glen Barlow’s brother-in-law, B.T. Robbins, passed away March 21.
Please remember his family in prayer.
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