GriefShare
2024-02-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Room 201
Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat or even think straight. These are normal reactions to significant loss.
While there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain that, in time, can ease your sadness and help you come to terms with your loss, find new meaning, and move on with your life. We are offering GriefShare, a 13-week program designed to help you cope. The program begins Monday, February 5 from 1:00-3:00 PM in Room 201. Contact Lynne Sabin at 601-909-4750 for more information.

Women's Bible Studies
2024-02-14 09:30 - 23:00, 2024-02-21 09:30 - 23:00, 2024-02-28 09:30 - 23:00, 2024-03-06 09:30 - 23:00, 2024-03-13 09:30 - 23:00, 2024-03-20 09:30 - 23:00 | Fellowship Hall, Rooms 201A and 202, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564, United States
Our WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES are back on WEDNESDAYS from 9:30-11:00 AM starting January 10. We will begin in the Fellowship Hall and then move into rooms 201 and 202 for our studies. Our 12-week INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY will focus on the book of Nehemiah. The MOMS’ BIBLE STUDY this spring will be Behold and Believe: A Bible Study on the “I Am” Statements of Jesus by Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel. The books are $10 for each study, and you can pick them up at the church office beforehand or on the first day of the study. If you need nursery (ages birth-4) or childcare (5+) for these Bible studies, please contact the church office at 228-875-5326 or info@fpcosms.com.

Ash Wednesday Service
2024-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Sanctuary, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Join us for our Ash Wednesday service on February 14 at 6 PM as we invite you to consider the themes of stillness and rest as a part of Lent.

Established (4th-6th Grade)
2024-02-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | The Commons, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Running on Wednesday nights Jan 31-Mar 20 (6:00-7:30) this fall in The Commons, Established is designed specifically for our 4th-6th graders. Always starting with games and food, we set the tone for an evening of fun, fellowship and exploring the Word. We aim to teach these kids more about what the Bible is, who it’s for, and how to study and share it with others. This class will help your children deepen their understanding of what their faith is and develop deeper relationships with other kids their age.

Serve Saturday
2024-02-17 08:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 921 Ocean Ave, Ocean Springs, 39564, United States
Looking for an easy way to serve? Join us for SERVE SATURDAY on FEBRUARY 17 at 8 AM! It takes a village to maintain a campus, and we need YOUR help, particularly with outdoor and landscaping projects. People of all skill levels are needed!
CLICK HERE to sign up for a specific project where you would like to help (or just let us know you’re coming and will serve where we need you most). Bring your gloves, bring your tools and bring your heart to serve!

Lenten Lunch Devotionals
2024-02-21 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-28 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-06 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-13 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Chapel, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
On Wednesdays during Lent starting February 21, bring a brown bag lunch and join us at NOON in the Chapel for our LENTEN LUNCH DEVOTIONALS. These 30-minute devotionals will be led by our ministry staff and will introduce some helpful spiritual disciplines. Our weekly scriptures, prayers, and fasting will be an invitation to be still, to quiet our soul and to consider the work Jesus did so that we can rest in him.

Women's Game Night + Potluck
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Fellowship Hall, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
COME ON DOWN! We are excited for our WOMEN’S GAME NIGHT AND POTLUCK on Thursday, February 22 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. All women of the church are invited!
Enjoy a fun night of food and fellowship with the women of First Pres, and who knows…you might be the next contestant on our special game show! Please bring a dish to share for the potluck. Childcare will be available.
Please RSVP HERE or call the church office at 228-875-5326 by February 20. Hope to see you there!

Belize Interest Meeting
2024-03-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Room 202 (Library), Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Is God calling you to Belize this summer? This year’s mission trip with The Word at Work will be June 15-22, and we are excited to serve with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ in Belize. If you are interested in serving on this trip but would like more information, come to our BELIZE INTEREST MEETING on Sunday, March 3 at 4:30 PM in the library.

Volunteer at The Lord Is My Help
2024-03-11 - 2024-03-15 | The Lord Is My Help, 1205 Desoto St, Ocean Springs, 39564, United States
Our week to volunteer at The Lord Is My Help is March 11-15. The Lord Is My Help is a food bank in Ocean Springs that helps those who are hungry with meals and groceries.
There are two volunteer opportunities each day as follows. Folks are welcome to sign up below for one or both sessions each day. You must be at least 13 years of age or older to volunteer.

9:15 – 10:00 AM – 5 volunteers are needed to assist with plating meals for Meals on Wheels. These meals are delivered to elderly, ill, indigent, and disabled people in our community.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM – 4 volunteers are needed to assist with serving meals in the dining room to the hungry people in our community.

If there is more than one person joining you, please sign up for multiple slots to avoid overstaffing issues on the days we serve. Please contact Sheila Martin for more information – 228-596-9348.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Church Life Class
2024-03-16 08:45 - 14:15 | Fellowship Hall, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Interested in joining the church? Want to learn more about First Pres? Our spring CHURCH LIFE CLASS is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 from 8:45 AM-2:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch and childcare are provided. Taught by Pastor Scott, Church Life Class is fun and informative as it covers the biblical foundations of the church, church history, theology, sacraments of baptism and The Lord’s Supper and membership.
Space is limited, so CLICK HERE to sign up by Monday, March 11. This will be our only class this spring, so don’t miss out!
