Book Club at FPC meets the second Wednesday of every month
Come join a book discussion on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 053. There is a great selection of books beginning with Walking to Canterbury by Jerry Ellis. If you would like to view the complete Book Club selections check it out in the FPC News. Join anytime! If you have questions, please contact
(770) 422-0901.
Historical, Theatrical, Inspirational, Congregational...We need you in our play!
As part of the 175th anniversary celebration, we are putting on a play depicting some of our history as a church. It is written by our own Patti Sprinkle with some original music by Debbie Harris and we want our own members to be a part. If you have any interest in acting, singing, directing, making costumes, finding props, building sets, or anything else that goes along with putting on this kind of a production, please come to a meeting on next Sunday, August 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All are welcome - ages 9 and up. Experience not necessary!
Annual Church Picnic, Sunday, September 5 at 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun time at the close of the summer for the FPC Annual Church Picnic on Sunday, September 5 at 5:00 p.m. at the Marietta Campground on Roswell Road. There will be singing in the arbor, playing "old timey" games in the yard, and feasting on covered dishes brought to share. Bring your chair and dessert or side dish to share with 12 people. Last name A-L bring a dessert and last name M-Z bring a side dish. Need directions? Click here or visit Mapquest here.
Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study begins September 7
Don't miss this wonderful start to Fall with a video lecture, To Live is Christ by Beth Moore, beginning Tuesday, September 7 at 9:00 a.m. This study is an in-depth look at the life and ministry of Paul. Hope to see you this Fall!
Mission Trip to West Virginia to help with flood damage, September 19-24
Sign up to fill an urgent need in West Virginia caused by flooding. Join a team of 20-40 people to help repair the damage and spread God's love and comfort September 19-24. The cost is $210.00 and scholarships are available. Please contact
to sign up or for more information.
Mission Opportunity for the FPC Hospitality Committee
Pick one to two Sundays a month to bring in 40 to 50 pieces of food for FPC Hospitality in Holland Hall. The coffee is already made and set-up. All you have to do is provide light breakfast foods, such as bagels, muffins, doughnut holes, etc. You can partner with friends and/or other couples in your Sunday School class. Please contact
(678) 458-5307.
Young Career Men's Bible Study
This is a new Bible study for young married men without children. This study meets Friday mornings from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. at The Marietta Diner. Contact Pat MacPherson (770) 655-1711 for more information.
Witness Council volunteers needed
Throughout the year, volunteers for the Witness Council offer a warm welcome—along with coffee and conversation—to our members, new comers and regular guests by providing yummy snacks in Holland Hall on Sunday mornings. The Witness Council is currently looking for volunteers to provide snacks. Each week, four trays of food items are needed (muffins, crispy treats, cookies, fruit, cake, etc.), so they would like three or four volunteers. Snacks do not have to be homemade. These should be in Holland Hall, ready to serve at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday. If you can sign up for a Sunday, please respond to:
(678) 458-5307.
Young Adult Sunday School Class, Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
This class is a discussion/bible study format. We discuss everything from ongoing world events to current news topics and how they relate to the Bible. We meet on Sunday mornings in Room 54 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Singles and couples make up this class with an age-range of 19-30. Leaders are: Nate and Sue Marini, Scott Hawley, and Jimmy Scarr. Come join us!!
Need assistance with yard work or small household repairs?
Let our team of HG FPC (Home & Garden First Presbyterian Church) volunteers give you a loving hand! To volunteer or if you need loving hands please contact Patsy Carlton (770) 422-6483 or Debbie Peterson (678) 560-5814. "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14
Meals on Wheels needs more drivers
Presbyterian Women has volunteered with "Meals On Wheels" in Marietta and Cobb County for 30 years. We need your help to continue this meaningful ministry. Drivers are needed every Wednesday and Friday for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours to deliver meals to people who need them. The meals are picked up at the the Senior Center on Fairground Street at 10:00 a.m. If you prefer not to drive, but would like to ride with a driver to assist in navigation or provide company, this is a great help as well. Drivers will cover the same route each time. Currently, each drive volunteers twice a quarter, but with more drivers it would be less often. If interested in this rewarding ministry, please contact Suzanne Edwards (770) 993-2143.
Mission T-Shirts for sale
If you are interested in ordering our new mission T-shirt to wear while doing any mission work this year, please email
or call her at (678) 560-5814. All sizes are available including youth sizes for our littlest missionaries and they are $7 each. The mission field begins when we leave the front door of our church, so whatever we do, and wherever we go to serve God's people, we do it as missionaries of our church, a mission church for Christ. Let all know that First Presbyterians of Marietta are "Out of their seats and into the Streets!" Learn more about FPC Missions.
Mission and Service Opportunities
Service Saturdaysand Great Day of Service
Service Saturday is an event intended for FPC Marietta to serve the local Marietta community. In 2009, we had seven "Service Saturdays" and two "Great Days of Service". The only difference is the number of volunteers and projects served. The scope of projects can be anything from yard clean-up to minor home maintenance to work at a local community service provider (i.e. MUST Ministries). FPC Marietta believes God blessed each us with talents with the charge to assist others in need.
Anyone wishing to volunteer is encouraged to call FPC Marietta (770) 427-0293 or
. Also, if you know someone in need, please
with the specific request and contact information.
*FPC Missions has a central response point
for anyone interested in participating in local missions, either through service or people who need help.
The Extension looking for volunteers
The Extension is looking for volunteers to help answer phones and to do light clerical work at the men's location. Additionally, assistance is needed at the women's location to plant a vegetable garden. The Extension is also seeking items to sell at a garage sale on Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19. Everything except clothing is appreciated. As always, meals for the residents are welcome. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact
.
Good Samaritan Health Center needs volunteers in prayer room
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. News about events, camps, etc., to be published in advance need to be submitted to
by the deadline date. Download the FPC News Deadline Calendar. It is recommended at least three weeks notice for fundraising events. Please be sure to contact
if you would like publicity on the web site.
