Looking Toward Sunday-February 26, 2017
Sermon: Fine China
Scripture: Matthew 6: 5-13

John Ryan will preach at 8:30 and 9:45 in Lingle Chapel and 11:00 in the Sanctuary

This Sunday we continue to look at the Sermon on the Mount and paying particular attention to how Jesus taught us to pray using the Lord's prayer as example. It is simple and precise. Jesus helps us to understand that prayer is not like fine china, something that comes out only a few times a year, and only for a select few. But praying can be a way to talk to and listen to God that is accessible to all. 


The Geneva Choir will sing To God Be Joyful at the 8:30 service.
The Junior Choir will sing All Glory Be to God on High In Thee Is Gladness accompanied by violinist, Madalyn Alexander at the 11:00 service.



Adult Faith Formation
Covenant (9:45 a.m. Congregation House)
February 26. 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?
   
Maloney (9:45 a.m. Parlor) and The Pines (Marshall Room)
Feb. 26:  Christ Creates Holy Living:
            Galatians 5:18-6:10

Jubilee (9:45 a.m. Upper Room)-  
This week we will be looking at a brief excerpt on African American religious practices and a reading from "Religion Dispatches": "Dear Readers: Letter From an Anonymous Liberal Pastor in Trump Country."  All are invited. 

Faith & Life (11:00 a.m. Room 201)-
This week's session focuses on viewing food as a meaningful way to enter into fellowship and community with others, with perspectives from author Sara Miles to jumpstart the conversation.


Youth News
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Children's News 
Join us for Family Game Night!
Common Grounds Cafe   with a Family Game Night! Saturday, February 25, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Congregation House. Dinner by Chef Betsy. Bring board games for dinner table.   Adult vs. kids Pictionary will follow dinner. RSVP to Stephanie Rollans . All are invited!
Community Missons

Please watch our DIGITAL NEWSLETTER featuring Scott Galloway and Pastor Robert by clicking this link.  The focus is on...
  • Partnerships with Blythe Elementary and our AMIGOS tutoring program at Huntersville Elementary.
  • Our upcoming Habitat Build which will begin on April 22nd!  We are raising $10,000 to help fund this build.  You may make donations to DCPC and place Habitat Build in the memo.
  • Our work with Mooresville Soup Kitchen and our need for servant-workers and a coordinator.
  • Our partnership with Davidson Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to build a portable shower unit.
There are so many ways that you can be a part of the work of Community Missions.  Go to the church website ( www.dcpc.org ) to learn more and contact Robert to have a conversation about how you can be a part of the wonderful ministries of DCPC.

Even Sunday
On February 26 at 4 p.m. in the DCPC Parlor we will continue our conversation about Refugee Resettlement in North Carolina.  We will learn more about the agencies and ministries in our area that are involved in this work like Catholic Charities, Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency, Refugee Support Services, and Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte. Please join us for the ongoing conversation as we discern how the Holy Spirit is guiding us.
Festival of Church Music
FESTIVAL OF CHURCH MUSIC DCPC's Chancel and Geneva Choirs will join with ten Charlotte churches singing festive anthems and hymns Sunday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. at Myers Park Presbyterian Church (2501 Oxford Pl, Charlotte). They will be joined by Jericho Brass Ensemble and Young Voices of the Carolinas, a community children's choir directed by Sandy Holland. Tickets are $12.50 and are available online (CLICK HERE) or use the QR code on the music bulletin board. Tickets are also available at the door, cash or check only.
Pictures for the Online Directory
Pictures for the online directory  will be taken by Monica Galloway Sunday,  February 26 following the 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 service outside of Lingle Chapel. She will be ready to quickly snap a great family or individual photo for the DCPC online directory. If you already have a favorite picture of you and/or your family, please send a jpeg to 
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday  is March 1. Imposition of Ashes 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Pastors will be in Lingle Chapel to offer the imposition of ashes as worshippers come and go. A five-minute liturgy will be shared on the hour. A brief service planned particularly for children will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Congregation House.
Lenten Devotions
  Stephen Ministers have put together a wonderful devotional book for us to use during Lent.  Devotions will be sent each morning via e-mail.  If you would prefer a printed copy of the devotional book, you may pick it up at the Information Center.
 

DCPC Book Club
The DCPC Book Club will meet February 27, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss "Becoming Nicole" by Amy Ellis Nutt.  For additional information, please contact Jane Todd at (704) 614-8935 or jetodd10@gmail.com.
Prayer Concerns
Julie Pepper - recovering from surgery.
 
Financial Update

Davidson College Presbyterian Church
PO Box 337
Davidson, NC  28036
704-892-5641
www.dcpc.org