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 On February 8th, our own Holly Cagle will be teaching us ways to move our bodies through the art of dance! Dancing is a great physical and spiritual d
iscipline that decreases stress and increases flexibility and well being. Her instruction will be geared to all ages and ability, so dress comfortable to move and don't by shy! Please note that
Peter Bynum's Deuteronomy Study will not meet on 2/8
, as he will be attending an annual Presbyterian pastor's conference.
After dinner,
elementary age children are invited to attend choir or remain with their parents. Middle School and High School age youth will have Fellowship time with Rachel Vogado.
Please remember to make your
reservations
by noon Monday.
Menu: beef and chicken stroganoff with egg noodles, brussel sprouts, fruit, salad, dessert. Kid's table: chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, applesauce.
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 This Sunday, look for youth in the Narthex following the services with soup pots ready to receive your donation of money or canned goods that will support a local hunger-relief organization. Together, let's change the game and tackle hunger!
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Meal Packing Event
Sunday, February 26th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m
. in Davis Hall
Come and spend time with your church family and participate in a fun, intergenerational, hands-on mission event suitable for all ages. If you are a senior adult, a little younger adult..., a youth or a child, we have a job for you and we need your help. We need 40 to 50 volunteers to pack 10,152 meals during a two-hour packaging event. The process is so refined that one volunteer can usually package 150 meals per hour. For planning purposes it is helpful if you can let us know you plan to participate by February 20th. However, if you plans change after this date, please come!
If you are called to help in a monetary way, the church is accepting donations to cover the cost of the meals we pack. You can make a donation
online or write a check payable to FPC and write "Stop Hunger Now" in the memo line. We will also have a basket at the event.
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| Recommendations for Church Officers |
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The congregation is invited to make recommendations of church members to serve a 3-year term on the Session or Board of Deacons beginning in June 2017.
For
BOARD OF DEACONS
candidates
, think of members who have gifts for congregational care and passion for community outreach. Alongside the pastors, deacons are spiritual leaders who provide spiritual care and other help to the people of our congregation. They also organize and carry out mission work in the community and beyond. They welcome and greet visitors, assist in worship and help to assimilate new members in the church. Deacons also organize fellowship activities in the congregation.
For SESSION candidates, think of members who are committed disciples of Jesus Christ who possess the wisdom and discernment to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit. Elders on the Session oversee all work of the church, including administrative, budgetary and personnel matters; building and grounds maintenance; worship, music and sacraments; Christian education programs; stewardship and giving; and many other issues related to our mission and ministries. Working hand in hand with the "teaching elders" (i.e., ministers of word and sacrament), ruling elders make decisions that seek to follow the will of God in all of these matters. In accordance with the Book of Order, the Session also has oversight over the work of the Board of Deacons.
The Congregational Nominating Committee will meet on February 9th to consider names for nominees for the Classes of 2020. Please email your suggestions to Deborah Mesimer by Monday, February 6th.
Current Deacons
Class of 2017 - Kae Bradley, Holly Cagle, Elizabeth Anne Dover, Elissa Farmer, Jay Johnston, Will Lisk, Susan Simpson
Class of 2018 - Connie Bixler, Merl Hamilton, Gerry Knorr, Kimberly Leatherman, Harris Morrison, Kim Stamey, Beth Younce
Class of 2019 - Hillman Brown, Harold Cline, Mary Beth Eubanks, Timbs Fulghum, Thomas Moore, Amy Woolwine
Current Elders
Class of 2017 - Trent Blackman, Susan Hannah, Steve Kopelic, Pam McDonald, Amy Murphy, Lynn Neal
Class of 2018- Britt Alley, Brad Barnett, Kevin Garrison, Julie Holland, Emily Lippard, Holt Morrison, Carrie Myers
Class of 2019 - Gina Goff, Caroline Hedgecock, Margaret Irvin, Betsy Liles, Judy Mongold, William Niblock, Pat Wannamaker
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Fifth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
February 5th
Isaiah 58:1-12
"The Fast We Choose
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Rev. Peter Bynum preaching
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Wednesday Night Fellowship
February 8, 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday Lunch Bunch
On February 21st, at 11:45 a.m., Michael Eury, author of Legendary Locals of Cabarrus County North Carolina, will give a presentation about Cabarrus County's most famous citizens.
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Youth Choirs
will rehearse this Sunday, February 5th, from
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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Lay Liturgists
If you are interested in being a Lay Reader to read scripture for the
8:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. worship services, you can
sign up here or through the church website (under the
Worship tab on the home page).
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New Books in the Church Library
We have new selections in the church library which is located on the second floor of the Education Building.
Cripple Joe
by Donald Davis
Simply Jesus
by J.T. Wright
Lily and the Octopus
by Steven Rowley
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Senior Pastor
Associate Pastor
for Care and Mission
Associate Pastor
for Christian Formation
Director of Music and Organist
Choirmaster
Children's Music Associate
Deborah Mesimer
Financial Secretary
Heath Ritchie
Maintenance
Superintendent
Maureen O'Bryan
Director of First Kids
Church Hostess
Wedding Director
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Calendar
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Sunday, February 5 - Communion
8:45 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
12:30 p.m. All Youth Lunch at Moe's!
1:30 p.m. Youth Choirs
Monday, February 6
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
11:30 a.m. AA
6:30 p.m. Circle 1
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout District Steering Comm.
Tuesday, February 7
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
11:45 a.m. Circle 3
7:00 p.m. Board of Deacons
Wednesday, February 8
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Cherub and Junior Choir
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
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Thursday, February 9
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
7:00 p.m. Congregational Nominating Comm.
7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 3
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 3
Friday, February 10
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
Saturday, February 11
8:30 a.m. Charlotte Presbytery Meeting
Sunday, February 12
8:45 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
4:00 p.m. Cantate
5:00 p.m. Jubilate
5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Fellowship
5:00 p.m. Circle 5
6:00 p.m. All Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m. High School Youth Fellowship
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Church Report
Attendance
Sunday, January 29, 2017: 8:45 a.m. - 71 11:00 a.m. - 194
Birth
Congratulations to Harold "H.T." and Mackenzie Thomas on the birth of their daughter, Veda Grace Thomas, born November 22, 2016, in Asheville, NC. Grandparents are Harold and Valerie Thomas.
Birthdays
February 2 Holly Cagle, Avery Garmon, Thomas Moore, Miller Peterson, Avery Price,
Sarah Neal Simpson
February 3 Gene Irvin, Karen Rogers
February 4 Sam Davis, Elizabeth Anne Dover, Steve Ferguson, Doug King
February 5 Daniel Carlough, Joe Simpson, Caroline Voncannon, Ann Wall
February 6 Will Henderson, Katharine Morrison
February 7 Laura Andrews, Alex Bethune, Robert Connelly, Mary Margaret Hester
February 9 Bill Patten, Carol Sikes
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70 Union Street North Concord NC 28025
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
Memorial Garden | (704) 786-8009 | 36 Spring Street SW Concord NC 28025
Garden Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed Monday
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