First Presbyterian Church of Tifton, Georgia
The Church at Park Avenue North & Fourth
Inspirational Words spoken by Bret Henderson
There is no cold ... just the absence of Heat
There is no darkness ... just the absence of Light
There is no evil ... just the absence of CHRIST!
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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up
1 Thessalonions 5:11
Truck Drivers for a Change
There is a little coffee shop, where two people arrive and approached the counter.
“Five coffees please. Two for us and three hanging.”
They paid, they took their two coffees and left.
I asked the waiter. "What’s this about hanging coffees?"
“Wait and you'll see."
Some more people came in.
Two girls asked for a coffee each, they paid & left.
The following order was for seven coffees, and it was made by three women - ‘three for them and four hanging coffees.’
I was left wondering...what is the meaning of the hanging coffees, they leave.
Then, a man dressed in worn clothes, who looks like he might be homeless, arrives at the counter and asks sincerely...
“Do you have a coffee hanging?"
“Yes, we do, sir.”
They serve him a coffee.... I got my answer.
People pay in advance for a coffee that will be served to whoever can't afford a hot drink.
This tradition started in Naples.
Amazingly, it has spread throughout the world’s cities and towns.
It’s also possible to order not only "hanging coffees" but also a sandwich or a full low-cost meal.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all start doing this in the cities and towns where we live?
Small kindnesses like this can impact so many lives, in ways we could never imagine.
Maybe we should all try it.
Since he came to our church in 2023, Rev. Coker has implemented " Commitments for Christ" as part of our mission for God and to make a difference for Christ in Tifton.
Vision, Mission and 15 Commitments for Christ
Vision – Always Be Christ’s Disciples (ABCD)
Mission - To share how Jesus and His love are real
through all Church Activities.
15 Commitments for Christ
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Pray, Pray, Pray for Unchurched People: Psalm 127:1 says: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”
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Halloween Trick or Treat for Canned Goods: Instead of candy, we will collect canned goods for a food pantry
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Host A Concert for a Band: We will plan a concert on a cool evening with a Band on the Deck.
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Trunk or Treat: We will invite people to Trunk or Treat in 1st Pres parking lot.
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Marriage Conference: We will host a Marriage Conference & follow up with a marriage series on Sundays.
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Appreciation Night: We will invite First Responders and honor them and their families.
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Parenting Conference: We will show parenting videos or bring in a professional counselor.
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Parents’ Night Out: We will have volunteers babysit & invite unchurched parents to have a Date Night.
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Holiday Food Baskets: We will put together baskets of food for families in need & give out Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.
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Trunk & Junk: We will have yard sale in parking lot from car trunks/trailers with larger items on the pavement.
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Outreach.com Direct Mail: We will have Outreach.com send postcards about Biff’s Misfit Bulletins, being a lonely Longhorn, & the First Pres Culture of joy & laughter with a QR Code linked to videos from members about how special 1st Pres is to them.
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Give away bread: We will give away Flowers Bakery bread in the name of Christ.
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ABAC student Dove Shoot: We will have a Dove Shoot on September 5th, followed by a Golf Scramble and Burger Cookout.
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New Banner: We will place a Banner on front lawn saying, “Open for Prayer - All we need is YOU!”
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Ladies Game Night: We will plan a Game Night for Ladies to play Mahjong, Bunkco, Bingo, etc.