Ministerio de Fe Visit

We loved hosting our mission partners from Faith Ministry (Ministerio de Fe). Faith Ministry provides housing, education, spiritual needs, and medical care for families living in Mexico along the US border. Since 1994, our church has supported this wonderful ministry, and it was a blessing to have them lead our worship last Sunday.

Worship Service Cancelled Sunday January 21, 2024

After speaking with Karl and Tom Hand, the Property Committee has decided that Sunday service at FPC Athens on the square will be cancelled for this coming Sunday January 21, 2024. This decision was not made lightly but comes after evaluating the current state of the outside facilities (sidewalks, parking spaces, steps, and entrances), all … [Read more…]

Trunk or Treat & Full Tummies!

What a wonderful, ambitious day! A Fall Blessings potluck fellowship meal, special donations for our homeless ministry partners, packing for Full Tummy, and Trunk or Treat fun and games! Thanks to all who contributed and worked hard to make this day a success. So much love and care at First Presbyterian Church on the Square!

Mexico Mission Journal – Day 5

Greetings from Reynosa! We are headed home after a tough work day this morning, but a leisurely late morning and early afternoon. By 9:25, we were finished pouring the roof for Casa #9; we had earlier agreed to pour a foundation, and by 10:20, we had finished pouring the foundation. That gave us about an … [Read more…]

Mexico Mission Journal – Day 4

Good afternoon from the “carl line” in Reynosa! I am beginning my journal entry at 2:00, as we wait to pay our toll and cross back over to the States. This afternoon, we have two guests riding back with us: Pearce and Sofia, the two Faith Ministry interns, are joining us tonight for dinner at … [Read more…]

Ballroom Dance Classes

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Want to impress that special someone? Looking for a fun and social way to exercise? Ready to move beyond The Chicken Dance and Electric Slide? Come to Revival on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM for an hour of ballroom dance instruction. No partner required – and no experience either! This is a chance for beginners to learn and … [Read more…]

Poke Sallet Follies

Tickets are now on sale at the Senior Center located at 912 West Pryor Street.  The 2018 show will depict 200 years of local history and has been endorsed by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission.  Cast members include First Presbyterian’s own Larry & Kay Burlingame, Deb Kohlhase and her husband David Foreman.  Show dates are March … [Read more…]