Lenten Luncheons

First Presbyterian is hosting Lenten Luncheons. Mark your calendar for each Wednesday through April 5, to come and listen to a devotional by a local minister from the surrounding community.
Pack your lunch and come at noon, devotionals will begin at 12:30.

Upcoming speakers:

Wednesday, March 22 – Rev. Thad Decker from Main Street Methodist Church
Wednesday, March 29 – Pastor Dave Webb from Church of God of South Boston
Wednesday, April 5 – Chaplain Laurie Fox, Sentara Hospice

Operation Christmas Child ®/ Shoebox Ministry

Thanks to all who participate in Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry. Our goal this year is 50 boxes! Your generosity will help to brighten the lives of children around the world and share with them the love of Christ.

We have already exceeded our goal of 50 boxes! Let’s see how far we can go!

85 boxes Wow!

You can still Build a Box Online – This year you can participate in Operation Christmas Child without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home by building a shoebox online!  Simply go to www.samaritanspurse.org and you can select items for your box. You will be asked for a $25 donation to cover the cost of the items, which you will need to pay online. If you choose to contribute in this way, please let Kim Albert know by sending a quick text (434-579-5011) or e-mail (kalbert@ntelos.net) so we can get an accurate count of boxes donated from our church.

Haiti Earthquake Relief

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We collected $1750. Thanks to all who contributed!

Next Sunday, August 29, we will collect a special offering to benefit the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working to provide relief in the area and all donations will be forwarded to PDA. Checks should be made out to First Presbyterian or use a pew envelope for a cash donation; be sure to mark your check or your envelope for “Haiti Earthquake Relief”.  You can also mail or deliver your donation to the church office before August 29

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We had a Great Celebration!

2021 Graduates
Our 2021 Graduates
The singing Trio

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On Sunday, June 13th we had celebrate our graduates and “officially” welcome Rev. Glenn and Cynthia Coleman to our church family.

This was a special day of celebration, food, and fun at the picnic area after regular worship. We had a good turnout and enjoyed the musical entertainment.