March16, 2017
PW Spiritual Nurture Luncheon Rescheduled for March 26th
The March 12th Presbyterian Women's Spiritual Nurture Luncheon that had to be cancelled due to concerns about the weather will now be held on Sunday, March 26th at 12:15 p.m. in Davis Hall.   It will be necessary to make a new reservation for you and your guests.  If you need child care, please notify the church when you make your reservation. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but hopefully this time we will have a bright and sunny spring day.   Reservations are due by March 20th to the church office, 704-788-2100.  Please spread the word and bring your friends!
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.
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 in Rec Hall designed to quiet your minds and help you rest in God's presence. 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
   As FPC engages a strategic planning process to plan for the future, it is important that we understand the community in which our church serves.  Cabarrus County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in our country, so we will host a three week program focused on our community and the potential opportunities for ministry and engagement at FPC. 
   On March 22nd, we will host representatives from the City of Concord Planning & Neighborhood Dept. who will offer a presentation about changing statistics and trends as well as city projects that are on the horizon.  Please join us for dinner and conversation about how these trends might influence ministry and outreach at FPC.   Peter Bynum's Deuteronomy Bible Study will also meet.
Menu:  meat and vegetable lasagna, fruit, salad, dessert. Note: no separate kids menu will be served on this night.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for 2017 Vacation Bible School!
July 17-20, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
It will be a wonderful time of learning more about God through play, prayer, fellowship and fun!  More information will be coming soon!
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
Third Sunday in Lent
March 19th
Romans 5:1-11
Rev. Lynne Keel preaching
  
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Wednesday
Fellowship Supper
March 22nd, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Lunch Bunch
March 21st,  11:45 a.m.
PW Spring Luncheon
Sunday, March 26th
12:15 p.m.
A Congregational Meeting  has been called by the Session for this 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
 
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
Monday, March 20
9:00 a.m.     First Kids Preschool
11:30 a.m.   AA
2:30 p.m.     Red Cross Cab VIP Blood Drive
Tuesday, March 21
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
11:45 .a.m. Lunch Bunch
7:00 p.m.    PW CT Meeting
Wednesday, March 22
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 23
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
6:00  p.m.   Boy Scout Advancement Boards of Review
7:00 p.m.    Cub Scouts Pack 3
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scouts Troop 3
Friday, March 24
 First Kids Preschool Closed - Teacher Workday
4th Sunday in Lent, March 26 
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship (B aptism)
12:15 p.m.  PW Spiritual Nurture Luncheon
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
Youth Sunday, March 12th:  11:00 a.m. - 165
Birthdays
March 16  Clare Crosland, David Crosland, David Farmer
March 17  Lorainne Dobson, Keane Matthews, Andrew Olson, Cathy West
March 18  Tara Mitchell
March 19  Elizabeth Cain, Peggy Carlough, Rawlings Cuthbertson, Beth Gaul, Reese Olson
March 20  Miller Finney
March 21  Elizabeth Barnett, Kae Bradley, Francey Brown, Bella Burke
March 22  Toby Prewitt, Brandon Smith
First Presbyterian Church | (704) 788-2100 | deborah.mesimer@firstpresconcord.org
70 Union Street North  Concord  NC  28025
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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Garden Hours:  Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Monday