March 9, 2017
Youth Sunday
The youth have been working diligently to prepare to lead worship this   Sunday, March 12th . Come and celebrate their gifts as we worship with the thoughtful prayers they have written, the beautiful music they have prepared, and the unique gifts and perspectives they will bring to the life of this church. We will also be celebrating Girl Scout Sunday on March 12th. In both of these observances, our young people deserve our enthusiastic encouragement as they offer their gifts to God and to us, so please come and support them.  Please note that there will be only one service at 11 a.m. on Sunday.                
Be Part of Planting the Gracious Greens Garden on March 18th!
It's almost time to get our spring garden planted; Elizabeth Anne Dover has a new crop of tender plants on hand and ready to plant. We are on schedule to get them in the ground on Saturday, March 18th at 9 a.m.
We will be rotating our crops this year and will move this year's garden from the Poplar Tent location to the Dover Farms field at Highway 29 and Pitts School Road (3600 Concord Parkway S).
With your help we have harvested over 6,900 lbs. of fresh produce that has been supplied to numerous food pantries and churches. We are looking for additional help this year to push our total to over 4 tons. This is an excellent opportunity to get your family involved at the beginning of the season.
Supplies are on hand and we are looking for a big turnout to make this planting go even faster than last year.
Please join us to be a part of this valuable ministry to the community.  See you there on March 18th!
Lenten Prayer Stations
Lenten Prayer Stations
Wednesday Evenings at 5:30 p.m.
During the season of Lent, we encourage you to engage in spiritual disciplines to discern God's presence and action in the world around us.  To assist you in such practices, we have created Lenten prayer stations you can visit in Rec Hall to quiet your minds and listen for God's Word. Please join us for these brief sessions of contemplation and meditation on Wednesday evenings before dinner (5:30-6:00 p.m.).  The stations will be open through April 13th.  
Wednesday Night Fellowship
Please join us on March 15th for Wednesday Night Fellowship as we welcome representatives from CVAN (Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network) to share information about the holy work in which they are engaged.  Learn more about domestic violence in Cabarrus County as well as ways we can support their mission!  Peter Bynum's Deuteronomy Bible Study will also meet.
Menu:  BBQ, white bean casserole, rice, fruit salad, dessert. Note: no separate kids menu will be served on this night.
Tuesday Lunch Bunch Movie Luncheon
During the season of Lent, Christians are encouraged to reflect on the themes of reconciliation and forgiveness.  Please join us for lunch on Tuesday, March 21st, while we watch "The Big Question: a film about forgiveness" followed by a discussion with Lynne Keel.  Lunch reservations are due by March 20th.
Red Cross Cabarrus VIP Blood Drive
Monday, March 20th
2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Davis Hall
To schedule an appointment,
please visit  www.redcrossblood.org
and enter Sponsor Code:  Cabarrus VIP
Worship
Second Sunday in Lent
March 12th
Youth Sunday
  
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Wednesday
Fellowship Supper
March 15th, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Lunch Bunch
March 21st,  11:45 a.m.
Last Minute Opportunity!
Join the Cabarrus County Farm and Food Council for a  Poverty Simulation
Thursday, March 9th 
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Davis Hall
Event is open to everyone who is interested. Simulation is designed to help participants better understand the challenges that low income families face trying to survive 
month to month.
Free Admission.
Registration Required
Daylight Savings Time Begins
this Sunday, March 12th at 2 AM.  Please remember to set your clocks forward.
A Congregational Meeting  has been called by the Session for Sunday, March 19th, at the 11 AM service for the purpose of electing members to the Session and the Board of Deacons to the classes of 2020.
Staff
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
Administrative Assistant

Financial Secretary

Heath Ritchie
Maintenance  Superintendent
 
Maureen O'Bryan
Director of First Kids

Church Hostess

Wedding Director

 
Calendar
 
2nd Sunday in Lent, March 12 (Youth Sunday)
One worship service at 11:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.     Sunday School
11:00 a.m.   Worship
12:15 p.m.   PW Spiritural Nurture Spring Event
5:00 p.m.     Circle 5
Monday, March 13
9:00 a.m.     First Kids Preschool
10:00 a.m.   Healing Shawls
11:00 a.m.   Circle 4 (Wine Rm, Afton Village)
11:30 a.m.   AA
6:30 p.m.     Circle 1
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout District Roundtable
Tuesday, March 14
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
7:00 p.m.    Session
Wednesday, March 15
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
5:30 p.m.    Lenten Prayer Stations
6:00 p.m.    Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m.    Cherub and Junior Choirs
7:30 p.m.    Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, March 16
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
5:00  p.m.   Girl Scouts - Daisy 3631, Brownie
                     323, Junior 3142
7:00 p.m.    Cub Scouts Pack 3
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scouts Troop 3
Friday, March 17
 9:00 a.m.   First Kids Preschool
3rd Sunday in Lent, March 19 
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship (Congregational Meeting
                     and Baptism)
4:00 p.m.    Cantate
5:00 p.m.    Jubilate
5:00 p.m.    Middle School Youth Fellowship
6:00 p.m.    All Youth Supper
6:30 p.m.    High School Youth Fellowship


Church Report
Attendance
Sunday, March 5th:  8:45 a.m. - 42  11:00 a.m. - 172
Condolences
The sympathy and condolences of the congregation are extended to Betsy Hobbie on the  death of her mother, Nia Braddock Keeley, who died March 6th, in Roanoke, VA.
Birthdays
March 9    Evelyn Barrier, Susan Dulmage, Bill Hulett, Keaton Newton
March 10  Jim Holloway, Nancy Jo King, Amy Olson, Kathleen Tweardy
March 11  Charles Brandon, Marilyn Porter
March 12  Becky Ewart
March 14  Steve Burke, Barry Cannon, Kristi Dugan, Reed Martin, John Morrison, 
                Susan Simpson, Debbie Smith
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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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Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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