November 2, 2017
Community Thanksgiving Service
Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 19th
7:00 p.m.
Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 Bradley St, Concord will be hosting an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 19th.   Eight area churches will be participating:
All Saints Episcopal              Calvary Lutheran
Central United Methodist      Epworth United Methodist
First Presbyterian                 Forest Hill United Methodist
Mt. Hermon Lutheran           Saint James Lutheran
There will be a combined choir from the participating churches.  You are invited to bring canned food for CCM and an offering will be received to support this community ministry.  A time of fellowship will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall, and  a nursery will be provided.
Wednesday Night Fellowship
November 8th
Building on our church's role as an Earthcare Congregation, Glenda Steel will be sharing a portion of the movie, Hometown Habitat, which prominently features Dr. Doug Tallamy, whose research and book challenges the notion that humans are here and nature is someplace else. All of us have the power to support habitat for wildlife and bring natural beauty to our patch of the earth.   Dr. John Benbow, former chair of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) and Dennis Testerman, Moderator of Presbyterians for Earth Care, will also be joining Glenda.  
Menu:  lemon chicken, potato casserole, broccoli, fruit, dessert.
Cabarrus Partnership For Children
Coat Drive
Join us once again in collecting new and gently loved winter coats for children in Cabarrus County!  Each year, the Cuddle Up Coat Drive provides approximately 400 winter coats to children in our community.

            Want to Donate?
  • New or VERY gently loved children's coats, sizes 12 months up to size 10
  • Preschool sized gloves and hats
  • NEW packages of preschool sized socks and underwear
Drop Box is located in the Fellowship House
 
Girl Scouts
This month our Girl Scout troops celebrated the start of a new scout year with their annual Investiture/Re-dedication ceremony. 
Each troop is still accepting new members, grades kindergarten through 12th grade.  The Daisy Troop is looking for a co-leader.  If you are interested in more information, please contact Rene Prager at:  [email protected]
 
front row Daisy Troop 3631,  left to right: 
   Degan Hartsell, Norah Schooley
2nd row Brownie Troop 323, left to right:  
   Mary-Clare Tierney, Emily Taylor, Chai Williams, Natalie Taylor,
   Heidi Johnston, Jade Fuller.
3rd row Junior Troop 3142, left to right: 
   Aiyanna Boston, Sydney Mauldin, Chloe Cline, Amanda King, 
   Reven Fulghum
4th row Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Troop 334, left to right:  
   Kate Bynum, Kate Smith, Kate Prager, Meredith Sheridan,
  DiAsiah Fuller
Worship
Sunday, November 5th
Joshua 3:7-4:7
"I Will Put a Stone on Your Cairn "
Rev. Peter Bynum preaching
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2018 Stewardship Update
We have received 181 pledges out of 371 requested pledges.  Total amount pledged for 2018 is $655,417.
Click here to make your pledge online.
Work Day
Saturday, November 4th
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All volunteers should bring their own work gloves and any tools that might be helpful.  A light breakfast snack will be available at 8:30 .m. in the Fellowship House.
Circle 3
November 7th
11:45 a.m., Davis Hall
Wednesday Night Fellowship
November 8th
6:00 p.m., Davis Hall
 
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Staff
Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor 
for Care and Mission

Associate Pastor
for Christian Formation

Director of Music and Organist

Choirmaster

Children's  Music Associate

Administrative Assistant

Financial Secretary

Heath Ritchie
Maintenance  Superintendent
 
Director of First Kids

Church Hostess

Wedding Director

 
Calendar
 
Sunday, November 5 - Communion
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
12:15 pm.   Spiced Sunday Luncheon
4:00 p.m.    Children's Choir (K-5th Grade)
4:00 p.m.    Middle School Choir
5:00 p.m.    High School Choir
5:00 p.m.    Middle School Youth Fellowship
6:00 p.m.    All Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m.    High School Youth Fellowship
Monday, November 6
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
11:30 a.m.   AA
5:00 p.m.    First Kids Family Fun Night
6:30 p.m.    Circle 1
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout District Steering Com
Tuesday, November 7
First Kids Closed (Election Day)
8:30 a.m.    Clergy Group Meeting
11:45 a.m.  Circle 3
7:00 p.m.    Board of Deacons
Wednesday, November 8
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
6:00 p.m.    Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m.    Adult Program
7:30 p.m.    Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, November 9
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
9:00 a.m.    Academic Learning Center Board
                   Meeting
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout Troop 3
Friday, November 10
First Kids Closed (Veteran's Day Holiday)
Sunday, November 12
8:45 a.m.    Worship 
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
4:00 p.m.    Children's Choir (K-5th grade)
4:00 p.m.    Middle School Choir
5:00 p.m.    High School Choir
5:00 p.m.    Middle School Youth Fellowship
5:30 p.m.    Circle 5
6:00 p.m.    All Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m.    High School Youth Fellowship


Church Report
Attendance
Sunday, October 29th:   8:45 a.m. - 30    11:00 a.m. - 160
Pledged Giving Report:
Sept YTD      Sept YTD                                      Total 2017           YTD Actual       YTD
  Actual         Budgeted      Shortfall            Pledged Amount     as of  Oct 29    Shortfall
$488,393       $562,000       ($73,607)                $786,626               $555,011      ($231,615 )
Birth
Congratulations to Lindsay and Jeremy Hitt on the birth of their son, Jonathan Donald Hitt, born October 18, 2017.  Grandparents are William and Linda Gillespie and Kenneth and Donna Jo Hitt.
Marriage
Congratulations to Casey Haynes and Brad Terwelp whose marriage was celebrated on October 29th
Memorials
Ruth Dotger (mother-in-law of Sallie Dotger) - Backpack Program
John "Lock" Flowe - Backpack Program
Ronald S. Gable (former member) - Backpack Program
Barbara Ann Holding - Backpack Program
Aubrey Ramsuer Hoover III - Families in Need
Eugene "Gene" Johnston Irvin - Backpack Program
Adrienne Gaylord Jaco - Backpack Program
Faith Ann Lyon - Backpack Program, Families in Need, Music Program
Robert Alfred Moore - Music Program
Stuart Allen Richardson - Backpack Program
Georgia Yost (mother of Jacquie Yost) - Music Program
Birthdays
Nov 02   Scarlett Mandujano, Robert Martin, Betty Jean Prewitt
Nov 03   Channing Smith
Nov 04   Trey Fisher, Kathryn Mandujano, Leila McMillan, Larry Ostema, Jack Ritchie,
              Brianne Underwood
Nov 05   Katherine Barnett, Jeff Henderson, Sandra Sellers, Avery Wall
Nov 06   Fred Irving, Bette Thomas
Nov 07   Merl Hamilton, Jessie Robbins
Nov 08  Gerry Knorr, Elyse Lambert, J.D. McMillan
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Mailing Address:  PO Box 789  Concord NC  28026-0789
Church Office Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

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