Looking Toward the First Sunday in Lent - March 5, 2017
Sermon: In Life and In Death We Belong to God: Wilderness as Instruction
Scripture: Matthew 4: 1-11

Lib McGregor Simmons will preach at 8:30 and 9:45 in Lingle Chapel and 11:00 in the Sanctuary

When we hear the word "wilderness," we may think of rock climbing, caving, and backpacking, a vacation escape from email and cell phones.  However, in Matthew 4, the wilderness is a place of struggle.  Significantly, Matthew states that the same Holy Spirit which declared Jesus as God's beloved Son proceeds then to lead Jesus into the wilderness, thus, into struggle.  The struggle would seem to be Jesus's period of teacher training; here he himself is instructed in order that he may become Teacher to those who would seek to walk in his way.
 
On this first Sunday in Lent, we will consider how in our lives of faith experiences of struggle can serve as teaching moments for deepening our understanding that in life and in death, we belong to God. 

The Sacrament of the Lord's supper will be celebrated from trays at 8:30 and 11 and by intinction at 9:45.

The Geneva Choir will sing O Lord, My God, You Are My Refuge at the 8:30 service.
The Chancel Choir will sing Wondrous Love at the 11:00 service.

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Children's News 
Children's Lenten Devotion materials are available in the Sunday School classrooms. There are devotional guides for preschool families, K-3rd grade, and 4-5th grade.

Children's Sunday School
9:45 am
Preschool: Ages 3-5 room 118
K/1st Grade: Godly Play room 206
2nd/3rd Grade: room 207
4th/5th Grade: room 208
11 am
K-5th Grade: room 207
Join us for Spiritual Yoga
6-week yoga series during Lent led by Mardee Johnson.  Sundays March 5-April 9 at 5 p.m., in room 201. All levels. Bring a mat if you have one. All are welcome. Donations to offset the cost of instruction happily accepted. Come to any or all sessions. RSVP to srollans@dcpc.org  for "Lenten Spiritual Yoga".
Next Wednesday
Next Wednesday, March 8, we will have special guests at Wednesday Night Live. The American Boychoir will be stopping over in Davidson for the night on their spring tour. This is a residential choir school in Princeton, NJ with a history of excellence. They will eat dinner in the Congregation House with us and sing several songs afterwards, then be hosted overnight by church members. This is an extra-special opportunity for children (as well as adults) to hear beautiful choral singing from highly talented and committed boys, ages 10-14. Be sure to make a reservation for the meal (CLICK HERE).
Davidson Presbyterian Church BBQ is March 10!
"EASTERN STYLE" BAR-B-QUE at Davidson Presbyterian Church (116 Depot Street, Davidson) Friday, March 10, 10 a.m. until...Tickets are $10.00 for a plate, 1 lb BBQ: $12.00
Older Adult Award
Its time again to nominate our church's recipient of the Presbytery of Charlotte's Older Adult Award, now re-named the Legacy Award! This opportunity allows us at DCPC and the Presbytery at large to recognize SAGES in our midst who, by their example, serve as role models to all generations for what it looks like to share God's grace and joy with others. If you know of someone 70 or older who has had a significant impact on this church, community or individuals in our midst, please get their names and the reasons for their nomination to Mary Margaret Porter at mporter@dcpc.org . The DCPC session will vote for our church's nominee at their meeting on March 15.
Even Sunday
An Even Sunday  discussion will be held on March 12 at 4 p.m. in the DCPC Parlor  to continue the conversation about Refugee Resettlement in the Charlotte area.  We will consider the work of various agencies in our area that support Refugee Resettlement and refugee families that have already been resettled. We will also hear back from a couple of sub-groups who are exploring ways DCPC might partner with these agencies.  Please join us.
Still Space for Nicargua Partnership Trip!
We are extending the deadline for Nicaragua Mission Trip applications. The trip is scheduled for June 16-24 and we could use a few more participants.  Are you interested? You may pick up an application in the hallway leading into the sanctuary closest to the ramp entrance. Email Robert Alexander at ralexander@dcpc.org if you have any questions.  We are planning a team meeting on March 12 at 6 p.m. in the DCPC Parlor for all travelers.  We hope you will join us.  Thank you.
Nicaragua Night at the Common Grounds
DCPC Global Missions presents  Nicaragua Night at the Common Grounds CafĂ©. DCPC welcomes CEPAD USA staff member Emily Hewes in the Congregation House from 6:30-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Hear from Emily about the work of CEPAD (the Council of Protestant Churches in Nicaragua). DCPC has partnered with CEPAD for many years. Join us for dinner and fellowship and learn more about the development work they are doing. All ages welcome. RSVP to Stephanie Rollans (srollans@dcpc.org) by March 23.
Prayer Concerns
We extend sympathy and the hope of resurrection to eternal life to:
-Donny Kaemba upon the death of his sister Celley on March 1.
-Susan Carroll upon the death of her sister Sally Traul on March 2 and her mother-in-law on February 14.
-Carol Gordon upon the death of her mother, Bunny Frey, on March 3. Memorial service is March 11 at 10:00 in Lingle Chapel.

Scott Woodmansee-surgery scheduled for March 7
Chris Ahearn-surgery scheduled for March 7
Nancy Barkeymeyer-recovering from fractured shoulder
Peg Bondurant-hospice care at the Pines following a stroke
 
Adult Faith Formation

Covenant (9:45 a.m. Congregation House)
March 5, 12
Sherrill Holland, retired dean of New Brunswick Theological Seminary and teacher of Systematic Theology there for 24 years, will explore the question "Why Christian Theology?" These classes will examine the enterprise of Christian theology. We will address such issues as the following: the why, what, where and when of Christian theology. What are its sources? Is it still necessary? What difference does it make for the life of the church in the world today?
March 19, April 2
Karen Soos, the Chaplain for Catholic students at Davidson College, accompanied by her students, will present two sessions on "The Francis Effect" in the Roman Catholic Church. The  sessions will consider how Pope Francis has affected The Catholic Social Teaching tradition, the organization and levels of authority in the church, and global Catholicism and the diversity within the church.
March 26
Dr. Jacqueline Bussie, the acclaimed author of OUTLAW CHRISTIAN, which has been widely read at DCPC, will visit the class. She will be happy to answer any questions about the book. Dr. Bussie is a 1991 graduate of Davidson College, with an M.A. from Yale, and a Ph.D.in Theology, Ethics, and Culture from Virginia. She Director of the Forum on Faith and Life and Professor of Religion at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Maloney (9:45 a.m. Parlor) The Pines (Marshall Room)
March 5: The Source of All Love  1 John 4:7-19
March 12: God's Overflowing Love  Ephesians 2:1-10
March 19: God's Love Manifested  John 15:1-17
March 26: God's Love Restores  Joel 2

Jubilee (9:45 a.m. Upper Room)
"During March, the topic is "Finding Prophetic Voices in Times of Chaos."  The class considers the lectionary passages for the day and additional reading related to current civil and human rights concerns.  Sunday we will journey into the wilderness and discuss the temptations of Christ and how those experiences can guide and direct us as we re-enter society."

Faith & Life  (11:00 a.m. Room 201)
Come join us for thought provoking discussions as we use Animate: Practices for the next seven-session to think about the central practices of the Christian faith. In each Animate: Practices session, we will watch a video featuring a leading voice from the Christian faith, spend time on personal reflection and journaling, and share ideas with the group. Our schedule will be:
March 5 - Worship: Seeking God's Presence with Mike Slaughter
March 12 - Sacraments: A Tapestry of Traditions with Phyllis Tickle
March 19 - Money: The Joy of Sharing with Shane Claiborne
March 26
- Service: The Needs Right Around You with Enuma Okoro

Financial Update

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PO Box 337
Davidson, NC  28036
704-892-5641
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