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Looking Toward the First Sunday in Lent - March 12, 2017
Sermon: In Life and In Death We Belong to God: Eyes of Faith
Scripture: Psalm 121 and John 3: 1-17
Robert Alexander will preach at 8:30 and 9:45 in Lingle Chapel and 11:00 in the Sanctuary
As followers of Jesus Christ we are invited to view the world through the lens of faith. Or perhaps a better way of saying it is that when we believe we are given "eyes of faith." As we go through each day with these eyes we are invited to trust that God is with us, caring for us and guiding us with love and grace. This changes the way that we see the world.
The writer of Psalm 121 trusted in God's care to watch over and protect them as they journeyed. The One who made the heavens and the earth is also the One who keeps us from all evil and who indeed keeps our life. This sounds a lot like our confession, "In life and in death we belong to God."
Perhaps Nicodemus was getting his own "eyes of faith" as he saw in Jesus one who had "come from God." Nicodemus saw things that stirred faith in him and as he came to Jesus and opened himself to the wonder of God's Kingdom coming alive in Jesus, he learned some wonderful news. This news is for all to hear, believe, and share. May we all have the eyes of faith to see it!
The Geneva Choir will sing
Jesus, So Lowly at the 8:30 service.
The Chancel Choir will sing
He, Watching Over Israel ("Elijah") at the 11:00 service.
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Youth News
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
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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.
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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.
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Join us for Spiritual Yoga
6-week yoga series during Lent led by Mardee Johnson.
Sundays through 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".
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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
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Servant Leaders Needed!
The DCPC 2017 Nominating Committee seeks servant leaders to serve a three-year term as ruling elders and deacons of our church. We also seek candidates for one youth elder and one youth deacon; each serves a one year term. Your recommendations, with comments, would be most appreciated. Should you feel called to serve, please submit your own name. Submission forms are available at the Church Information Center or CLICK HERE. You may also contact any member of the committee: Sallie Kerr, chair; Phyl Justus, Linda Griffeth, Dennis Appleyard, David Batty, Greg Fawcett and Dottie Sloan, youth representative. We would appreciate names and suggestions by Sunday, April 2.
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Organ at Davidson
Our final concert of the year will be March 13 at 7:30, an all-Bach program. The artist is Clara Gerdes, a Davidson native who studied with Jane Cain in high school and is forging a brilliant organ career as a student at Curtis Institute of Music, regularly winning competitions and scholarships. She will be joined by Margaret Carpenter Haigh, soprano, who was our Music Associate in 2013-14. Margaret will sing several movements of a Bach cantata. The free concert is followed by a reception with Bach's birthday cake, hosted by Friends of the Organ. Come and bring your friends.
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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.
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Blythe Mini Day of Service
Blythe Mini Day of Service is
Saturday, March 18, 9:00-12:00. Spend a
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2017 Birthday of Presbyterian Women
2017 Birthday Celebration of Presbyterian Women will be a brunch that includes all of DCPC women.
Come to the party on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 10:00-12:00, in the Congregation House.
Our program, God Provides, will focus on one issue of the Birthday offering. SafeAlliance, located in our community, will provide
information on domestic violence. Let us honor their participation and valued work with donation of towels and regular - sized deodorant for women and men.
Collection for these items will be at the Brunch or in a basket in the church office area for early donations.
Reservations by Friday, March 17 are encouraged for advanced planning. Email info to dcpc.org or 704-892-5641.
If transportation or childcare is needed, please contact Marjorie Burris. 704-892- 0231.
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Nicaragua Night at the Common Grounds
DCPC Global Missions presents
Nicaragua Night at the Common Grounds Café. 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.
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Prayer Concerns
We extend sympathy and the hope of resurrection to eternal life to:
-Jason Smith upon the death of his grandmother.
-Linda Drimalla upon the death of her mother.
Scott Woodmansee-surgery on March 7
Chris Ahearn-surgery on March 7
Nancy Barkeymeyer-recovering from fractured shoulder
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Adult Faith Formation
Covenant (9:45 a.m. Congregation House)
March 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 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 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
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Davidson College Presbyterian Church
PO Box 337
Davidson, NC 28036
704-892-5641
www.dcpc.org
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