Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Vicksburg
We’re so excited that you are considering FPC as your new church home.
Our Mission
Our mission statement is, “To Know Christ and Make Him Know, We value the Lordship of Jesus Christ, Biblical teaching and preaching, prayer, fellowship, worship and relationships. Please take a few moment to review the information on this website. You will find that our ministries are varied and exciting. God has a plan for you, and we have a community for you. You are welcome here!.
Continuing Prayer Ministry
OUR CONTINUING PRAYER MINISTRY for April lifts up the names of these within our congregational family, giving thanks to God and asking for His blessings to fill their lives:
April 6— Neil, Katie, Frances and Cash Ferrell; Chris, Sally, Ridley, Bergeron, and Michael Fink; and Madge, Merit, Jeremy, Anna Catherine and Meghan Finney
April 13—Marianne and Katie Floyd; Cathy and Jef Freeman; and Bill and Geni Fulcher
April 20—Mac and Peggy Fulghum; Hal and Betsy Gage; and Jimmy and Andrea Gaiennie
April 27—Jody, Caroline, Judson, and Anna Gatling; Gabe, Amy, Grant, Evie, and Charotte Gattle; Tom and Edna Gattle
Adult Sunday School
“Worship in the Covenant Community” is a class that will utilize the David C. Cook Curriculum and will survey how this theme tracks through the Books of Genesis, Exodus, 2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Isaiah, Psalms and John. This class will also enjoy a sweet time of fellowship and intercessory prayer. The class will be led by Ann Sherard, Anne Gee, Laura Kay Peyton, Beth Hall, and Pam Gee and will meet in Room 105.
“The Book of Acts” This class will establish and encourage Christians in their walk of faith through a study of the Book of Acts. The weekly lessons will follow the Warren Wiersbe Study Series “Be Dynamic.” The class will be led by Jim Chaney and Greg Ruff and will meet in Room 217.
“Bible in Life” is a class that will utilize the David C. Cook series to study God’s Holy Word and seek to understand its eternal truth and applicability in the lives of “older” adults. This class meets in Room 219. This class will be led by Marilyn Corley and others.
“The Last Days According to Jesus” Speculation and theories abound about what the last days have in store for us. But what did Jesus believe and teach about the end times and the timing of His return? Through a compelling video series, Dr. R.C. Sproul will point believers back to the words of Christ, offering them a solid footing amid ever-shifting opinion about the age to come. This class will be led by Will Montgomery and will meet in the church conference room.
“The Great Commission” This class will consider the significant impact and implications of the Great Commission on the life of the believer including what it means to be a disciple of Christ, the cost of discipleship, the command to be a disciple maker, and how these privileges and responsibilities are carried out daily by and through our love of the Lord Jesus Christ and our love of neighbor. This class will be led by Kelle Barfield and Sarah Johnson and will meet in Room 218.
Crorey Lawton will lead a class in Room 215. The curriculum will be announced at a later date. For more information, please refer to the weekly updates or a bulletin insert as August 25th approaches.
Welcome
No matter who you are, where you are from, where you are in your personal faith journey or past church experience, you are welcome and wanted at First Presbyterian Church.
God is good, all the time!
Pastor Tim
Wonderful Wednesday
Wednesday night fellowship will be resuming in January 8, 2025 and we encourage Youth attendance for this sweet time of fellowship and Bible study.
FPC Youth
Our Youth SS program is designed to facilitate spiritual growth through Christian fellowship and the study of God’s Word. In the new year, the Youth will be continuing their survey of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Please join us at 9:30 am in the teen room for this special time to study and consider the person and work of Jesus Christ. Let us all praise God for His sacrifice in Christ and strive to live a life that glorifies Him and bears witness to His awesome love and enduring faithfulness.
We are very excited to announce a new opportunity for Youth fellowship! In partnership with Crawford Street United Methodist Church, we will co-host Youth fellowship on Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. With some variance and flexibility week-to-week, the fellowship will include a meal, singing/music, a devotional, and time for games/ activities for the Youth. A schedule with additional details is available and will include several opportunities for parents to volunteer and otherwise support our Youth. It is our hope that this ministry will be understood and received as an opportunity for families to come together and celebrate our many blessings in Christ Jesus, and that our Youth might enjoy an increase in their love for God, in their appreciation for His saving grace, and in their love for each other, all by and through the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Please contact Will or Laura Montgomery for more information. There is currently a GroupMe that provides weekly information.
Children's Ministry News
Sunday School
Regular Sunday School classes started August 25. We had a wonderful time visiting in fellowship with our children at our Donut Party that morning. We are learning about Paul’s missionary trips using The Gospel Project Curriculum. Paul’s ministry gives us strength and confidence to continue the mission of sharing the gospel and making disciples.
-2nd–6th Graders meet upstairs in the Joyful Noise Room (204) with Betty Kamman, Dennis Coulter, and Laura Montgomery
Save the Date ! The children of our church will take part in the Annual Palm Sunday Church service at 10:30 and that afternoon we will have our Easter Egg hunt on April 13th. Our Easter Egg hunt will take place from 2:00 – 4:00 at the Boolos’ house on 3200 Porter’s Chapel Road. We will have snacks, an Easter Egg hunt, and fun activities for the kids. We are in need of plastic eggs and candy. We will have a basket at Ward Hall for you to drop off supplies.
Save the Date!! Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6th. Volunteers are needed to help that week. We have a sign up sheet at Ward Hall. You can also contact Laura Montgomery at (601)529- 5408