WEEKEND UPDATE FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016

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1 WEEKEND UPDATE FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 BUNCO SUNDAY AFTERNOON The Fellowship Committee invites you to join us for Bunco this Sunday, January 24 from 3:00 5:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For those of you who don t already play, Bunco is a social dice game involving primarily luck with simple rules and scoring. This will be a fun afternoon to beat the cold and enjoy some fellowship together. CURRENT WORSHIP SERIES The season of Epiphany is about being deepened in our knowledge and experience of the living God. This year s Epiphany sermon series will focus on how we can experience God more genuinely and tangibly in the sacraments. We ll be reflecting each week on what it means for us to experience God s real presence right here, right now through the sacraments. Let s Taste and See that the Lord is Good! January 24 Living Out Our Baptism Colossians 3:1-17 January 31 The Lord s Supper: God s Presence and Nourishment for the Journey Exodus 12-13; 1 Cor. 10:16-17, 11:23-26 Communion Celebrated February 7 Receiving and Being the Body of Christ 1 Cor. 11:17-22, 27-34, 12:1-13 Communion Celebrated SCRIPTURE FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2016 Colossians 3:1-17 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. 7 These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. 8 But now you must get rid of all such things anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices 10 and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. 11 In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all

2 and in all! 12 As God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES 9:30-10:30 a.m. EACH SUNDAY Children: Our Preschoolers (3 & 4 year-olds) and Elementary Ages (K-5) are diving into Deep Blue, a weekly adventure through the Bible. Older children enjoy an engaging large group/small group break-out format. Our youngest children (birth-2 years old) get to hear a Bible story each Sunday in Childcare. Youth: Junior High youth (6 th & 7 th graders) meet in Lower Knox and High School youth (9 th -12 th graders) meet in Lower Witherspoon each week for faith conversations that are relevant to everyday life and concerns. Adults: We have three study groups meeting this Sunday: a Bible Study Class discussing Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings. This class is exploring the themes of Four Weddings and a Funeral in January (Calvin 203); an Open Door Class is continuing the series using Mayberry TV show episodes. Class Reunion is this week s lesson. Bible readings are Matthew 5. The class will watch the video, read the passages and discuss the theme of Mercy from the beatitudes. (Calvin 202); the Theology Class will begin discussing Evangelical Theology: An Introduction by Karl Barth." In this concise presentation of evangelical theology-- the theology that first received expression in the New Testament writings and was later rediscovered by the Reformation--Barth discusses the place of theology, theological existence, the threat to theology, and theological work (Calvin 201). ONE SERVICE ON JANUARY 31 Please mark your calendars and join us as we gather together as congregation for worship and fellowship. Please plan to attend this special service at 9:45 a.m. The schedule for the morning will be Worship Service (Communion Celebrated) at 9:45 a.m., Christian Education Classes for everyone at 11:00 a.m., and a Potluck Lunch at Noon in Fellowship Hall. Please bring one or two dishes to share for the potluck lunch and drop them in the kitchen before worship and members of the Fellowship Committee will be there to receive them. INTERESTED IN EXERCISE CLASSES AT FUPC? A task force of the session is considering offering church sponsored Zumba and or yoga classes at FUPC. Please use this link to tell us you are interested and would plan to participate OFFERING ENVELOPES If you requested offering envelopes for 2016, they are available in the Narthex Sunday or in the Church Office during the week.

3 SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE EVENT You are invited to join us for really fun fellowship on Tuesday, February 9, from 5:30 7:00 p.m. on the evening before Lent begins. You won t want to miss the annual pancake races where men and women and boys and girls compete in a relay down the middle of the Fellowship Hall. The menu will be pancakes, fruit, hash brown casserole and sausage. If you would like to join us for the meal, please make a reservation by calling the church office no later than Monday, February 8. This is a great evening we look forward to seeing you here. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE As we begin the Lenten season, Rev. Libby Lizarraga will preach on, The Fast God Chooses. Our worship will include the imposition of ashes on hands or foreheads as a reminder that we are people who have been marked with the cross of Christ to bear his love in the world. Please join us for this service at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10. FIRST FELLOWSHIP (55+) Please join us for lunch on Thursday, February 11, 11:30 a.m. at the Butterfield Trail Village Lodge. Costs are between $ Please call the Church Office by noon on Monday, February 8, to make your reservation. Diane Carroll, Director of Communications at Crystal Bridges, will present the program Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: The First Four Years and Counting. For more information, contact Ron Talbert ( or rtalbert@uark.edu). GLOBAL MINISTRY BULLETIN BOARDS As you pass through Calvin (the Fellowship Hall building) in the next few weeks, please check out the Global Ministry bulletin board on Honduras just behind the stairwell. It has been updated to better communicate the work we are partnering to accomplish! PURCHASE YOUR FUPC SHOPPING BAGS! Our FUPC Shopping Bags are in the Narthex for purchase: (free to our visitors) $4 each or $10 for 3. Kick the throw-away bag habit and do something good for yourself, the church, and the environment! Be green, tell others about FUPC, support the sustainability and mission efforts of FUPC, and carry your groceries in style by purchasing FUPC shopping bags! NEEDS FOR LIFE STYLES The Blair Art Center at Life Styles has immediate need for the following items: acrylic paint, paint brushes, colored pencils, markers, glue/glue sticks, sketch paper in all sizes, sketching pencils and artist erasers. These items may be dropped off at the Life Styles basket in the hall in Calvin. The Blair Art Center Gallery is open CONNECT WITH AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AT THE UA

4 Would you like to connect with international students or scholars from the University of Arkansas? Be a friend to a stranger in a new place? Show them places and things to do in NWA? Develop a new friendship! ifriend is NOT a home stay, it is a great opportunity to visit with an international student or scholar once a month and learn about a new culture! ifriend has two program options for families, individuals and domestic U of A students who wish to participate! Friendship Families which connects international students and scholars with all types of families in the NWA community and Campus Cousins which connects international students with Junior, Senior and Graduate, domestic U of A students. To learn more and become a host in our ifriend Program: 1. Submit a Host application using our new ISSLINK system. Use this form, to request a Log-in ID and instructions. 2. Attend one host orientation session (choose one): Thursday, January 7, :30 pm; Saturday, January 9, :30 pm; Tuesday, January 12, :30 pm; Thursday, January 14, :30 pm; Tuesday, January 19, :30 pm; Monday, January 25, :30 pm. All sessions are held on Campus in Holcombe Hall. More session will be added as needed or by appointment. Please contact us for an appointment at ifriend@uark.edu. For all other inquiries Karen Beitle at ifriend@uark.edu or visit our website at iss.uark.edu. Click on ISS Programs and then on ifriend! ACCESSIBLE PARKING ON SUNDAYS On Sunday mornings, the parking lot to the east of our sanctuary is reserved for members and guests with temporary or permanent mobility concerns. If you are able to walk well, please you to use our other parking areas. Often all spaces on the east side are needed. HEARING ASSISTANCE IN THE SANCTUARY FUPC has a hearing loop system that works with all T-coil hearing aids. The best sound areas are nearest the installation sites the front row, the back row, and as close as possible to the east or west walls of the sanctuary. An updated card has been designed and is available at the sound booth with guidelines for using the hearing loop system. Headsets are also available from the sound booth operator. CEO IS NO LONGER COLLECTING EGG CARTONS Thank you to everyone who brought egg cartons for CEO. They currently have what they need. NEEDS FOR PEACE AT HOME SHELTER Peace at Home Shelter has immediate need for the following items: Laundry soap, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Disinfectant Wipes, Diapers size 0-2, Feminine Hygiene Products, Shampoo, Razors, Grocery Gift Cards (to help with perishable food needs). These items may be dropped off at the Peace at Home basket in the hall in Calvin. OFFICE Please address all general correspondence for the church to a new mailbox: officemanager@fupcfay.org OUR PRESBYTERY CONNECTIONS

5 The Presbyterian Church (USA) is a connectional church. Each week we pray for other congregations within the Presbytery of Arkansas. This week, First Presbyterian Church, Benton and the Active Ruling Elders Please call the church office, , during the week with prayer concerns, joys or hospital information. (* denotes member) Grieving Families of: Helen Ezell, Rev. Lee Power, JoAnn Whitlatch, Robert Stanley Gralewski, Wayne Adcock, Coltrane Smith, Charles Burtner, Sanford Priest, Butch Brandt, Malcolm Coomber, Jamie Bailie, Frank Scott, Dustin Waldrep, Sydney Martin, Ted Moore, Randy Earman, Helen Caruthers, Shea Singleton Illnesses and Other Needs Marilyn Anderson, *Jana Hemphill, Gaylen Roseburg, Christine Soutter, *Don Johnson, *Knox Ogden, *Peg Manger, Robert Dublin, Jennifer Russell, *Marti Woodruff, Jabo Family, John and *Gwen Mattice, *Tony Stankus, *Mary Mann, Patti Taylor, *Bob Frans, Michelle Shelton, Hannah Shelton, *Pat Young, Daniel, Mindy Mock, Karen Lindley, Dave McLauglin, John Spitz,*Carole Shannon, Charles Croxford, Jack Batho, Cherie Batho Wright, Jonathan Schierschmidt,*Clark Thiesse, *Amy Locke, *Dennis Bailey, Rev. Bill Bush, Bill Brandon, John Spurgeon, *Amy Locke, Bruce Atchley, Ann Matthews Fletcher, Sarah Drury, Bill Hosfield, Kyle Feddler, Dee Howe, Patric Brosh, Edward Currier, Andy and Ann Davison, Sarah Derrick, Gary Ervin, Caitlin Farrell, Sarah Fries, Dee Howe, Marissa Henley, Camille Marino, Tara McDaniel Kerr, *Sue Ellen Ward, Paula Goode Adkins, Young Chul Adkins, *Amanda Ober, Cheryl Garrison Emerick, Heather Dugan-Feldt, Shirley Harms, Susan Hendrickson, Phyllis Johnson, *Mary Johnston, Fran Keasler,, *Roger Kennedy, *Judy Marino, Jimmie Mathews, *Betty Monroe, *Ashley Ober, *Debbie Oliver, *William Oliver, Ronny Pope, *Marilyn Rice, *Ann Roberts, *Barbara Rutledge, *Jonathan Schierschmidt, Joe Selzer, Kim Seymour, *Jane Steinkraus, *Tina Stuart, *Maxine Ward, Betty Wilton, *Dorothy Clinehens, Dave Fulton, *Helen Jablonski, *Pete Schaller, *Billy Thompson, *Mary Johnston, and *Laurel Bohlander.