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On April 5th, members of First Presbyterian's Strategic Planning Team will share observations and findings they have discovered during their process of research and discernment. Please join us for dinner and conversation about the exciting ways God is moving at FPC and in our community. Note that
Peter Bynum's Deuteronomy Bible Study will not meet separately this evening.
Menu: Red and white chili, rice, green beans, cornbread, salad, fruit, and dessert. Note: no separate kids menu will be served on this night.
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Worship Services
8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
The Sanctuary Choir, accompanied by a string ensemble from the Charlotte Symphony players, will perform special music for the 11:00 a.m. service.
Maundy Thursday, April 13
Worship Service at 6:45 p.m.
, Davis Hall
We will celebrate Maundy Thursday, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a meal and fellowship. Worship will follow at 6:45 p.m. in the same space (Davis Hall). Communion will be served by intinction. Members of the Sanctuary Choir will lead music for the gathering with hymns and anthems. Please remember to make your
reservations for the meal.
Good Friday, April 14
First Presbyterian will join several other churches for a time of worship and contemplation as we walk together the "Stations of the Cross." Walking through downtown, we will stop periodically to hear the story of Good Friday and join in prayer. Stops include Memorial Garden and our FPC Sanctuary. The "mobile" service begins at 3:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church (the corner of Chestnut and Tournament) and will end around 5:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 16
Sunrise Service, Memorial Garden at 7:00 a.m.
Peter, Lynne and Rachel will lead this service. Please bring a folding chair or blanket as none will be provided. After the service, you are invited to tour the garden and enjoy coffee in the Jones Yorke Room. In case of rain, the service will be held in the sanctuary.
Flowered Cross Service at 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary
We will celebrate the wonder and beauty of the resurrection in this service for families and children. Remember to bring your flowers to place on the Flowered Cross. Children are reminded to bring their One Great Hour of Sharing fish boxes. There will be
NO Sunday School classes or nurseries during this service.
Easter Worship Services
8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Sactuary
At both services, the Sanctuary Choir and a complement of instrumentalists will gloriously supplement the uplifting message of the resurrection. Communion will be served in the pews with trays.
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Share Your Thoughts on the Strategic Plan
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 The Strategic Planning Vision Team continues to pray, meet and work to discern Christ's vision for our church. If you have something you would like to add to these discussions -- an observation, a joy, a concern or a hope --
click here to send a message to the group. Your responses will be reviewed and carefully considered by the committee. If you would like your comment to be anonymous, please note that in your response and your name will be redacted before it is passed on.
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5th Sunday of Lent,
April 2nd
Ezekiel 37:1-14
"Alas Poor Yorick!"
Rev. Peter Bynum preaching
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Please note that there will be only one worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 2nd.
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NOTE:
The Todd Hobbie Sunday School class will not meet on Sunday, April 2nd.
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Wednesday
Fellowship Supper
April 5th, 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 4th
11:45 a.m.
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Lenten Prayer Stations
Wednesday evenings, from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.,
in the Rec Hall.
The stations will be open through April 13th.
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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
Financial Secretary
Heath Ritchie
Maintenance
Superintendent
Maureen O'Bryan
Director of First Kids
Church Hostess
Wedding Director
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Calendar
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5th Sunday in Lent, April 2 (Communion)
One Worship Service at 11:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship (B
aptism)
Monday, April 3
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
11:30 a.m. AA
6:30 p.m. Circle 1
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout District Steering Com
Tuesday, April 4
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
11:45 a.m. Circle 3
3:00 p.m. Communion at Taylor Glen
7:00 p.m. Board of Deacons
Wednesday, April 5
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
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Thursday, April 6
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts - Daisy 3631, Brownie
323, Junior 3142
5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts 334 - Cadette, Senior,
Ambassador
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 3
Friday, April 7
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
Saturday, April 8
9:00 a.m. Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra
Rehearsal
Palm Sunday, April 9
8:45 a.m. Worship (Baptism)
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
4:00 p.m. Cantate
5:00 p.m. Jubilate
5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Fellowship
5:30 p.m. Circle 5
6:00 p.m. All Youth Supper
6:30 p.m. High School Youth Fellowship
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Church Report
Attendance
Sunday, March 26th: 8:45 a.m. - 61 11:00 a.m. - 148
Births
Congratulations to Thomas and Rindy Moore on the birth of their son, Findley Garrett Moore, born on March 27th and to Stephen and Heather Moore on the birth of their son, Sawyer Abbott Moore, born on January 8th. Grandparents are Brian and Margaret Moore.
Birthdays
March 30 David Harrison, Mitzie Moore
March 31 Pam Dennis, Gina Goff
April 1 Pam McDonald, Michael Rohrer
April 2 Christopher Mauldin
April 3 Mitzi Malone, Rhee Nelson, William Nelson
April 5 Julie Holland, Jonathan McLester, Taylor Smith
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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
Memorial Garden | (704) 786-8009 | 36 Spring Street SW Concord NC 28025
Garden Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Monday
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