April 20, 2017
2017 Habitat for Humanity Campaign
Dear Church Family,
 On behalf of the Board of Deacons, we invite you to be a part of our 2017 Habitat for Humanity campaign. Our church goal is to again raise $10,000 between April 23 and May 14 to help construct a new home for Jenni Lee. If each family contributes at least $50 then the church will succeed at meeting the $10,000 goal. First Presbyterian has supported Habitat Cabarrus since it began over 25 years ago and we are one of the organization's most generous faith-based donors. Let's continue to show our love and support of our community and be a part of changing the lives of Jenni Lee and Colton.
 To donate, please make your check payable to First Presbyterian Church and write "Habitat" on the memo line.
 Please also save the date of  Saturday, July 29 , 2017, when  First Presbyterian will be one of the first groups to help build this home. Anyone who can swing a hammer or use a paint brush is welcome to volunteer. No prior experience needed! This is a perfect opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to join us in a day of service. If you wish to volunteer your time, please complete the volunteer form on the back of the flyer in Sunday's bulletin and place it in the offering plate. You will be contacted with further details.
                 Thank you,  T he Board of Deacons
Todd Hobbie Sunday School Class
The Todd Hobbie class will shift into post-Easter mode this week to ponder some compelling sermons by contemporary preachers. Up this week: Homiletics professor Dr. Tom Long!
Wednesday Night Fellowship
The Children's Choir program on  April 26th will feature songs they have learned on Wednesday evenings in coordination with the children's Sunday School curriculum for this year. From the plagues of Egypt to King David, they will sing about Old Testament favorites, along with Easter and spring songs. We hope this program will inspire everyone listening to affirm their faith in God's love through these timeless biblical stories.  Please remember to make your dinner reservations.   Menu:  spaghetti with meatballs, fruit, salad, dessert.
Please note that this is our final Wednesday 
Night  Fellowship program until the fall. 
Peter's Bible study will not meet 
(so we can all enjoy the singing).
Children's Books Needed for Irvin Elementary Book Fair
Do you have children's books pre-K (4 year old reading level) up to grade 5 that you would like to donate to our adopted School, WM Irvin Elementary?  If so, please drop them off in the Fellowship House in a bag labeled "Irvin Elementary Book Fair." The school library is holding a used book fair in early May.  The kids can purchase books for very little money and the proceeds go back to the library to purchase NEW books!
Thanks to the FPC Youth who took the initiative to plan, prepare and host an impromptu Egg Hunt on the Saturday before Easter.  Great job everyone!
Worship
Sunday, April 23rd
John 20:19-31
"Beyond Locked Doors "
Rev. Rachel Vogado preaching  
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Wednesday Night Fellowship 
April 26th, 6:00 p.m.
Please join us for a
Potluck Luncheon
Sunday, April 30th
We will gather in Davis Hall following the 
11:00 a.m. service.
Lunch Bunch:
A Taste of Uptown
Thursday, April 27th
We will be heading out on the road for an afternoon with the Arts!  Cost is $35 per person and includes transportation, lunch and admission to the Mint Museum.  Please contact the church office by April 24th to sign up!
New Members
Amber and Ben Williams,
Jackson, Bailey and Remy
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
 
Sunday, April 23
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
12:30 p.m.  Youth Lunch at Moe's
5:00 p.m.     Officer Training
Monday, April 24
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
11:30 a.m.   AA
Tuesday, April 25
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
Wednesday, April 26
          9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
5:00 p.m.    PW Lesson Preview
6:00 p.m.    Wednesday Night Fellowship
7:30 p.m.    Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, April 27
9:00 a.m.    Lunch Bunch Trip to Mint Museum
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
9:00 a.m.    Congregational Awareness Com.
6:30 p.m.    Boy Scout Advancement Boards
                     of Review
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scouts Troop 3
Friday, April 28
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
Sunday, April 30
8:45 a.m.     Worship (New Members)
9:45 a.m.     Sunday School
11:00 a.m.   Worship (Baptism)
12:15 p.m.   Potluck Luncheon
4:00 p.m.     Cantate
5:00 p.m.    Officer Training
5:00 p.m.    Jubilate
5:00 p.m.    Middle School Youth Fellowship
6:00 p.m.    All Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m.    High School Youth Fellowship

Church Report
Attendance
Easter Sunday, April 16th:  Sunrise Service  - 80    Flowered Cross - 150
                                        8:45 a.m. 128              11:00 a.m. - 310
Marriage
Congratulations to Veronica Thomas and Colin McWilliams who were married on April 8, 2017 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC
Birthdays
April 20   Stephanie Bynum, Emma Teague, Remy Williams
April 21   Kimmy Byrd, Lucas Kiser, Veronica Thomas, Scott Watson
April 22   Matt Dugan, Brian Floyd, Spencer Seay, Marina Snellings, Mary Wilder
April 23   Jay Hollis, Patricia Miller
April 24   Caroline Cox, Ann Gluf, Jay Johnston, Will Lisk, Rene Prager
April 25   Hillman Brown, Bryan Christy, Mark Conversano, Allison Goff, Mark Hollis,
              Louise Leatherman, Anne Reese
April 26   Kennedy Kisker
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Church Office Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

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