Women's Bible Studies
2024-01-17 09:30 - 23:00, 2024-01-10 09:30 - 23:00 UTC | 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.

New Year's Eve Worship
2023-12-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
We will have ONE WORSHIP SERVICE only on New Year’s Eve at 10 AM in the sanctuary. We hope to see you there!

Christmas Eve Worship (Communion)
2023-12-24 23:00 - 2023-12-25 00:00 | Chapel, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Join us for our Christmas Eve candlelight service with communion at 11 PM in the chapel at FPCOS!

Christmas Eve Worship (Traditional)
2023-12-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Sanctuary, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Our traditional candlelight worship service at 6 PM will have our music led by our organist and chancel choir. We will have childcare available (birth-age 4) on the first floor of the Education Building. We will also have overflow seating in the Fellowship Hall for the service. This service will be live-streamed on our website and on Facebook. (The sermons at both the 10 AM and 6 PM services will be the same.)

Christmas Eve Worship (Acoustic)
2023-12-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Our acoustic candlelight worship service at 10 AM will have our music led by our praise band. We encourage families to join us at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall for cinnamon rolls, hot chocolate, coffee, a gift for the kids and a Christmas story reading from Pastor Scott. We will have childcare available (birth-age 4) on the first floor of the Education Building. We will also have overflow seating in the Fellowship Hall for the service. This service will be live-streamed on our website and on Facebook. (The sermons at both the 10 AM and 6 PM services will be the same.)

Christmas Caroling
2023-12-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Ocean Springs, United States
Join us as we go CHRISTMAS CAROLING! We’ll bring smiles and joy to our homebound and others in our community. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 PM and divide into teams. After caroling, we’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall for a meal & some hot chocolate!

Brown Bag Bible Study
2023-12-14 12:10 - 13:00, 2023-12-07 12:10 - 13:00, 2023-11-30 12:10 - 13:00, 2023-11-16 12:10 - 13:00, 2023-11-09 12:10 - 13:00, 2023-11-02 12:10 - 13:00, 2023-10-26 12:10 - 13:00, 2023-10-19 12:10 - 13:00 and 1 more date | Room 202 (Library), Ocean Springs, MS, United States
The ancient church father, Origen, wrote, “As to who actually wrote the epistle to the Hebrews, God knows the truth of the matter.” This unknown writer encourages Christians to remain steadfast in suffering and to remember that Jesus is better than angels, Moses, Joshua, the priests, the sacrifices, the old covenant, even Mount Zion itself—Jesus fulfills and supersedes them all. This fall’s Brown Bag Bible Study on Hebrews will be on Thursdays (September 7 – December 14, will not meet on October 5 and November 23) from 12:10-1:00 PM in room 202. Bring your brown bag lunch and feast with us on the word of God!

Worship the King: A Night of Advent Worship
2023-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Sanctuary, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
To bring in the season of Advent this year, we are inviting you to Worship the King on Sunday, December 3 at 5 PM in the sanctuary. Worship leaders from both of our services will lead us musically as we sing the songs of the season. How should God’s people remember his first coming and prepare for his second coming? We worship the King!

Women's Christmas Party
2023-11-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Fellowship Hall, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
We are excited for our 2023 FPCOS WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY on Thursday, November 30 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. All women of the church are invited! Enjoy a fun time of food and fellowship this holiday season with the women of First Pres! We will have our annual ornament exchange, so please bring an ornament ($10 or less)!
RSVP by clicking HERE or call the church office at 228-875-5326 by November 19, so we can make food and childcare arrangements.

Advent Festival
2023-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Fellowship Hall, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Our annual ADVENT FESTIVAL will be Sunday, November 26 at 4 PM in the Fellowship Hall! Come out and bring your friends as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior. We’ll have crafts, cookie decorating, Advent wreath making and more! We hope to see you then!

Women's Bible Studies
2023-11-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-11-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-11-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-10-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-10-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Fellowship Hall, Rooms 201A and 202, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564, United States
The Women’s Bible Studies will meet Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 AM September 13-November 15. We will begin in the Fellowship Hall and then move into rooms 201 and 202 for our studies. The Precept Upon Precept INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY will be on the book of Ruth. Books for this study are $8. The Moms’ Bible Study this fall will be looking at Timothy Keller’s Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters. Books for this study are $13.
If you need nursery (ages 0-4) or childcare (5+) for these Bible studies, please contact the church office at 228-875-5326 or info@fpcosms.com.

Volunteer at The Lord Is My Help
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-10 | The Lord Is My Help, 1205 Desoto St, Ocean Springs, 39564, United States
Our week to volunteer at The Lord Is My Help is November 6-10. 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!

Peter Anderson Parking Lot Fundraiser
2023-11-04 08:30 - 14:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 921 Ocean Ave, Ocean Springs, 39564, United States
Planning on attending the PETER ANDERSON FESTIVAL on Saturday, November 4? Park at the church and help our high school youth raise money for their 2024 RYM Summer Trip! For a suggested donation of $10, you can park in the church lot and it’s just a short walk to the festival! Our fundraiser will be Saturday ONLY from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Come on out, grab a great parking space for the festival and help support the high school youth at First Pres!

Established (4th-6th Grade)
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | The Commons, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Running on Wednesday nights all September and October (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.

Fall Festival
2023-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 | FPCOS Lower Parking Lot, Ocean Springs, MS, United States
Our annual FALL FESTIVAL will take place on Sunday, October 22. We will have ONE WORSHIP SERVICE at 10 AM in the sanctuary, and there will be no Faith Foundations that Sunday. Following worship, come down to the lower parking lot on the north side of campus for LUNCH, FESTIVAL GAMES AND SNACKS, BOUNCE HOUSES and more! We will provide lunch and festival snacks, but we are asking our church family to please bring a DESSERT to share!
And, of course, our Fall Festival can’t happen without the help of our VOLUNTEERS! Whether you are helping set up tables and chairs or food and drinks, assisting with parking or general hospitality and clean up, everyone can pitch in! Click HERE to see where we will need help and sign up! We can’t do this without you!
