DCPC
Faith and Families Newsletter
February 24, 2017
In this Issue:

Annual Check-Ups


 Dear Friends,
                I went in to have blood drawn today to prepare for my annual physical with my doctor.  We are fortunate to have insurance that allows us to do this as a preventative measure.  It is always a good time to ask some probing questions about my health.  There is an opportunity to look for signs of poor health and an opportunity to talk about any changes that need to be made.  I hope that you and the members of your family are able to do this on a regular basis.


                The Lenten season – which begins this coming Wednesday with Ash Wednesday – is a time to assess one’s spiritual health.  Traditionally, the season has been used as a time to focus on fasting, prayer, and giving (see Matthew 6).  These spiritual practices help lead us into more faithful discipleship.  But there is more.


                Each one of us is invited to spend time examining our own relationship with God, with neighbor, and with all of God’s creation in order to bring our own will more in line with God’s will.  Just as the doctor’s instructions for us can lead to a healthier physical life, so the life and teachings of Jesus will lead us to a healthier spiritual life. 


                Our Stephen Ministers have put together a wonderful devotional book for us to use during Lent.  Use this or some other resource to aid in your prayer life, study, and reflection upon God’s Word.  I hope that you and your family will take this opportunity for an Annual Check-up of your spiritual life and ask God to help you make whatever changes might need to be made to help you become a more faithful follower of Jesus Christ.


To God be the Glory!
Robert


 P.S.  We still need help with Room In the Inn on March 3-4.  Click here to sign up!
  Faith and Life Sunday school

            Join us at 11 a.m. in Room 201 on Sunday morning for Faith & Life.  We are studying Animate: Practices, a seven-session adult introduction to the central practices of the Christian faith. In each Animate: Practices session, the group will watch a video featuring a leading voice from the Christian faith, spend time in personal reflection and journaling, and share ideas with the group.

            This Sunday – February 26th – we will take a look at Food | Eating with Jesus led by Sara Miles. Sara believes that French fries can be as holy as organic kale when they are offered and shared in acts of love and fellowship. This point can get lost in our conversations about the “right” kind of food.

UPCOMING STUFF – SAVE THE DATE!

Mission Trip Deadlines – If you are interested in attending either our Kenya or Nicaragua Mission Trip, the application deadline is February 28th. Please get your application and deposit in by then.

Common Grounds Café – FAMILY GAME NIGHT – February 25th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  Join us in the Congregation House for Trivia, Pictionary, and other games, along with good food and fellowship.

Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent – March 1st.   Ash Wednesday liturgy will occur on the hour in Lingle Chapel beginning at 7 a.m.  We will also have short services at Wednesday Night Live at 6:30 and at 7:00 pm in Lingle Chapel.  Join us at one of our services for the imposition of Ashes and to begin your season with worship!

Faith & Families Hosts Room in the Inn – March 3-4 – Each year the families of DCPC host one of the nights of Room in the Inn.  Rebecca Chaffin in coordinating this year.  We would love your participation.  We especially need families to serve as HOSTS (to greet people), MEAL PREPARERS/SERVERS (for our Friday evening meal), and an OVERNIGHT HOST (one or two more people to spend the night). Please click here and find a way for you and your family to contribute.  Even if spots are filled there may still be ways to help out.  Contact Rebecca Chaffin if you have any questions at rchaffin@mcguirewoods.com .  THANK YOU!!


If there are concerns or joys that you would like to have listed here please email me at ralexander@dcpc.org so that we might keep one another in prayer.
Davidson College Presbyterian Church
PO Box 337
Davidson, NC  28036
704-892-5641
www.dcpc.org