Singing in the Season, Westerly Hills Book Drive & More

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9 and 11 a.m

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The Reverend Pen Peery

Psalm 65

Matthew 25:14-30

November 19 bulletin

10 a.m. Formation for all, various locations

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FirstNEWS

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Health Ministry: Tips & Trends

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Westerly Hills Book Drive

Poet Rick Holland said, “The world belongs to those who read.” Let’s give students at Westerly Hills Academy the world this Christmas by participating in a book drive to help them create a home library.

The goal is to give two books to each of the 500 students at Westerly Hills Academy. Donations of cash, checks (payable to First Presbyterian Church) will be collected Sunday, November 26, through Sunday, December 10 in the Historical Lobby and at the luncheon following the Advent Communion Service. You can also donate online.

Alternative Gift Market

Look for the Alternative Gift Market in the Historical Lobby on Sunday mornings November 19-December 17 and during the luncheon following the Advent Communion Service on December 7. You can find gifts for family, friends, party hosts, teachers, and yourself while supporting our local and regional partners. Gifts range from coats for children to bus passes for homeless veterans to flocks of chicks in Haiti. Celebrate Advent by sharing gifts with our neighbors.

Greenery Sale to Benefit Schools’ Scholarship Fund

Jump start your personal decorating and support FPC Schools, a significant mission of First Presbyterian. The funds generated from the sale of greenery support the scholarship funds for each school. The sale begins in November, with pick-up November 29-December 1 in the driveway. Place your order by November 19 using the order form on the Now@FPC page.

Bayonnais, Haiti, February 1-6, 2018

Lately, our visits to Haiti have had an emphasis on supporting the medical clinic there. We also visit with students at the school and offer simple Christian fellowship to all we meet. No construction will be done on this trip, just the building up of the body of Christ. Contact Amy Hockett, hocketta@gmail.com.

PW starting New Circle in North Mecklenburg Area

PW (Presbyterian Women) will offer a new women’s Circle forming in the northern part of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. An organizational meeting is set for Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 2 p.m., at the home of member Barb Neidinger. Contact Barb at 704-892-8499 or barbneidinger@gmail.com.