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March 14, 2024
The Pastor's Pen
Dear Friends,

  On Sunday, we will wrap up the series Mission BELLS with the sermon "Sent." I pray that this series has been meaningful to you and pushed you towards new ways of understanding Jesus' command to go and make disciples of all nations.

  This week, several us met with representatives from the New Covenant Trust--the investment arm of the Presbyterian Church--to hear a report on FPC's investments. Details of that report can be read in the Pastor's Blog.

  I look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday.

  Blessings,

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Mission Bells Sermon Series
Upcoming at FPC
Bingo Night
Monday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Group
Tuesday, March 19 at 4:00 p.m.

One Great Hour of Sharing
Sunday, March 24

4-Cents-A-Meal collection
Sunday, March 24

Stations Through the Square
Friday, March 29

Easter
Sunday, March 31


Officers and Committees

Congregational Care Comm. mtg
Wednesday, March 20 at 5:00 p.m.


Worshiping Together
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sermon Series: Mission BELLS: 5. Sent
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
Preacher: Rev. Sherard Edington
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Sunday Schedule
 9:00 am   ✠ NCC Worship (Chapel)
10:00 am   ✠ Sunday School
11:00 am   ✠ Sanctuary Worship
SUNDAY'S SPECIAL MUSIC
In our Sanctuary Worship on Sunday, we will welcome cellist Deidre Emerson. Deidre is Professor of Cello at Tennessee State University and teaches at Nashville State Community College and Trevecca Nazarene University.
Wednesday Fellowship Meals
March 20
Potato Bar

Following the meal, Sherard will present a Bible Study.

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Births, Deaths, Celebrations, Relocations, and more...
CONDOLENCES
The prayers and sympathy of the congregation are with Connie Bone on the death of her husband, Dr. Robert Carver Bone. A Service of Celebration of the Resurrection will be held at FPC on Saturday, March 16, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ligon & Bobo. There will also be a time of Visitation at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service. Robert’s obituary can be read here.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Marty Bone – 3/15
Barbara Howell – 3/17
Pat Maxwell – 3/22
Loyce Chinyanga – 3/29
Peggy Reeves – 3/30
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Robert Bone – 4/1
Blair Welser – 4/4
Matthew Carroll – 4/6
Meriam Maxwell – 4/8
Alden Simmons – 4/10
William Simmons – 4/10
Jim Stueck – 4/10
Joe Adams – 4/12
Stratton Bone – 4/12
Melissa Barnes – 4/14
Shamah Chinyanga – 4/14
Charles Johnson – 4/15
Aileen Foutch – 4/28
Faye Murphy – 4/28
Parish News
STATIONS THROUGH THE SQUARE
FPC will once again participate in Stations Through the Square, a community event held on Good Friday. FPC will be the second of the stops to commemorate the 14 Stations of the Cross. The Worship Committee is looking for volunteers to welcome the participants ro our church. If you are interested in helping for a couple of hours on Friday, March 29, please contact Kristy in the church office at 615-444-1360 or sign up in the fellowship hall.
NEWS FROM THE PRESBYTERY
The latest newsletter from the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee can be read here.
FILE CABINET - Documents available for download
    • Session Highlights
    • Pastor's Report
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YOUTH GROUP (5th -12th grade)
• The Youth meet each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and a program.
• Rev. Edington is teaching the Youth Sunday School Class.
Session Highlights
March Meeting
The Session held its monthly stated meeting on Sunday, March 10 at 12:15 p.m.
Clerks Report
• The Session approved use of the church on Saturday, May 25 for the wedding of Kristy Vincent’s brother William McGuire to Paula Byrd.
• The Session approved Jerry Vincent as the officiant at the McGuire-Byrd wedding.
Treasurer's Report
• Statement of Operations Summary for February 2024: Income $18,194.63; Expenses $22,477.22; Net Income loss $4,282.29.
• The audit of 2023 books was completed, with no major findings.
Landscape Committee
• The Session approved hiring West Lawn and Landscape to prune shrubs, plant new shrubs in front of the church, and remove a tree.
Outreach Committee
• Compassionate Hands will serve lunch at their facility three days a week from April to November.
• A clean-up day at the Annex is planned for this spring.
Worship Committee
• The church will participate in Stations through the Square on Good Friday, March 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to welcome visitors.
• The Session approved the purchase of a new sound system for the chapel.
Pastors Report
• The Pastor's monthly report can be read here.
New Business
• The Session will meet with a consultant from Cyclical Full Circle on March 22 and 23.
The next Session meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 14 at 12:15 p.m.
LIVE STREAM WORSHIP
The 11:00 o'clock Sanctuary service is streamed each Sunday on YouTube and Zoom and Facebook. Detailed information on how to use Zoom can be found on the FPC webpage.
Zoom Dial-up number: 1-312-626-6799
meeting number: 959 167 376
password: 865280
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First Presbyterian Church
304 West Main Street
Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
(615)444-1360
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