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HARVEST
F U N D
601-268-0303
WWW.FPCHATTIESBURG.ORG
4901 HARDY STREET
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI
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The Lord has graciously blessed our congregation
with beautiful buildings in which to gather for
worship, fellowship, and growth in grace!
We are grateful for the vision and sacrificial giving
of those who have helped provide these facilities
for the enjoyment of our church family.
CHURCH LEADERS HAVE RECOGNIZED
THE NEED FOR TECHNOLOGY AND
INTERIOR DESIGN UPDATES OF OUR
FACILITIES AND ARE SEEKING TO
MOVE AHEAD WITH IMPROVEMENTS
THAT WILL GLORIFY GOD AND
BENEFIT MEMBERS AND THEIR
CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
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VALUES
What does First Presbyterian
Church aspire to?
Our core values include
•
Glorifying God
•
Finding joy in the Lord
•
Centrality of the sacred Scriptures
•
Reverent and Gospel-centered
corporate worship
GRACE
IS THE CENTERPIECE
OF OUR VALUES.
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CHILDREN
“INTENTIONAL,
FAMILY-CENTERED
MINISTRY TO
COVENANT
CHILDREN AND
YOUTH”
“Behold, children are a heritage
from the LORD, the fruit of the
womb is a reward.”
Psalm 127:3
MUSIC
“HYMN-FOCUSED
SINGING VITAL IN
WORSHIP”
“Praise the LORD! Sing to the
LORD a new song, and His praise
in the assembly of saints.”
Psalm 149:1
In a recent survey, here’s how members described
what they value most about our church—
FELLOWSHIP
“CELEBRATING
LIFE TOGETHER
WHILE LOVING
AND TAKING CARE
OF EACH OTHER
WELL”
“They continued steadfastly
in the apostles’ doctrine and
fellowship, in the breaking of
bread, and in prayers.” Acts 2:42
OUTREACH
“OUTREACH TO
LIKE-MINDED
COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS”
“Pure and undefiled religion
before God and the Father is this:
to visit orphans and widows in
their trouble, and to keep oneself
unspotted from the world.”
James 1:27
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LEADERSHIP
“A VOLUNTEER-
DRIVEN CHURCH
LED WITH
INTEGRITY BY
DEDICATED AND
FAITHFUL MEN”
“Shepherd the flock of God
which is among you, serving as
overseers, not by compulsion but
willingly, not for dishonest gain
but eagerly.” I Peter 5:2
MISSIONS/EVANGELISM
“A VIBRANT
MISSIONS
EMPHASIS”
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all
the world and preach the gospel
to every creature.’” Mark 16:15
WORSHIP
“VIBRANT
CORPORATE
WORSHIP”
“Oh, magnify the LORD with
me, and let us exalt his name
together.” Psalm 34:3
TEACHING/PREACHING
“COMMITMENT TO
BIBLICAL
TEACHING AND
EXPOSITORY
PREACHING”
“Be diligent to present yourself
approved to God, a worker who
does not need to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.”
II Tim. 2:15
The Lord has blessed our congregation with faithful members who
generously share of their time, talents, and treasures in helping the church
pursue excellence in each of these ministry areas.
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FACILITATING OUR VALUES
First Presbyterian Church of Hattiesburg consists of the
believers and their children who gather together
IN THIS PLACE—
WE ARE SEEKING WAYS TO
REFRESH CHURCH FACILITIES
SO THAT MEMBER FAMILIES MAY
FLOURISH IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
•
for Sunday school and
worship and infant
baptisms and the Lord’s
Supper
•
for Wonder Nights and
youth fellowships and choir
rehearsals and Jack’s kids
•
for communicant classes
and inquirer classes and
Vacation Bible School
•
for officer meetings
and officer training and
committee meetings
•
for women’s studies and
fellowships and service
projects
•
for weddings and funerals
and picnics and prayer
breakfasts
•
for prayer and singing and
rally nights and 4Corners
•
for pickleball and
basketball and dominoes
and fellowship groups and
birthday parties and lock-
ins!
These regular opportunities to glorify and enjoy God
together are enhanced by the venue in which we meet.
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MASTER PLAN CONCEPTS
Earlier this year, in view of vitally needed technology and
interior design improvements of FPC facilities, the Session
approved—
1. engagement of an architecture firm to provide
concept plans for updates campus-wide
2. appointment of a planning committee to interact
with architects and study financing options.
Following initial consultations and a site visit this spring, the
architects prepared a facility concept plan showing options
for improvements to the church’s existing structures.
The facilities planning committee reviewed the concept
plan, and after deliberations and revisions, received approval
from the Session to move forward with developing plans
and assess the financial viability of the project.
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The Payne Family has committed to provide a substantial
contribution toward the goal of completing improvements
outlined in the architects’ plans as approved by the church
officers.
Our church leaders are proposing expenditures of up to
$1.5 million for facilities improvements across the church
campus. These improvements will be overseen by the
Facilities Planning Committee in consultation with the
project architects and contractors.
ARCHITECTS
Heather Klapp, RID, IIDA, Associate Partner
Elizabeth Glass, AIA, Associate Partner
FACILITIES
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Rob King
Shea McNease, Chairman
Lee Norman
Abb Payne
Jennifer Payne
Arrington Rhett
Elizabeth Tullos
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SANCTUARY
•
New lighting, sound,
and livestream
systems and
equipment
•
New flooring
•
New pew cushions
•
Refinish platform
•
New choir loft chairs
•
New flooring,
lighting, furnishings,
and wall treatments
in Narthex and
adjacent restrooms
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS
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TAYLOR HALL
•
New audiovisual
system, flooring,
seating, and wall
treatments
•
Removal of dividers
and plexiglass
•
New flooring
and lighting
in classrooms,
hallways, and
restrooms and new
lighting in kitchen
OFFICE/CHOIR
•
New flooring in
office suite and
adjacent areas
•
New flooring,
lighting, fixtures,
partitions, and
counters in
restrooms
•
New flooring,
lighting,
furnishings, and
window treatments
in Parlor
•
New lighting and
acoustic panels in
Choir Suite
CURRIE HALL
•
New flooring
in designated
areas
•
Window
shades in Loft