April 27, 2017
Potluck Luncheon 
Please join us for a Potluck Luncheon on Sunday, April 30th.  We will gather for lunch in Davis Hall following the 11:00 a.m. service.  Helpers will be in the kitchen starting at 9:00 a.m. to receive dishes before church.
2017 Habitat for Humanity Campaign
The 2017 Habitat for Humanity campaign is underway. Our church goal is to raise $10,000 by May 14th  to help construct a new home for Jenni Lee and her son, Colton.  To date, we have  received $345 toward this goal.  To donate, please make your check payable to First Presbyterian Church and write "Habitat" on the memo line.
   Also, please 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 opport unity 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 pl ace it in the offering plate. You will be contacted with further details. 
Presbyterian Women's Birthday Luncheon
All Presbyterian Women are invited to attend our Birthday Offering Luncheon on Sunday, May 7th at 12:15 p.m. in Davis Hall.  The program includes Honorary Life Membership presentation and installation of officers.
Come celebrate the blessing of our year and  empower our leadership for next year!  Reservations for lunch  are needed by May 3rd. 
Save the Date! 
The Sanctuary Choir has been asked to present a Spring Concert at Taylor Glen on Wednesday, May 17th, at 6:30 p.m.  The whole congregation is invited to attend the concert.  Please save the date and come fellowship with the residents of Taylor Glen.  Many of the residents at Taylor Glen are and have been active members of our church for decades; they would love to see all of you.  So, remember:  Concert, Outreach, and Fellowship at Taylor Glen on May 17th at 6:30 p.m.  Y'all come!  
The Gardens of Taylor Glen Auditorium
3700 Taylor Glen Lane NW
Concord, NC 28027 
(Right off Pitts School Road)
Don't forget that this Sunday, April 30th, is the last Sunday to bring your
"40 days/40 things" school supply drive
to benefit WM Irvin Elementary School!

Worship
Sunday, April 30th
Luke 24:13-35
"Talking About Himself "
Rev. Peter Bynum preaching  
Looking ahead:  Actionnel Fleurisma, founder of OFCB which is our mission partnership in Haiti, will be preaching and teaching on 
Sunday, May 7th.
QUICK LINK
We received $1,009.85 for our One Great Hour of Sharing Offering which will go to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Self-Development of People, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program.
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 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
Monday, May 1
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, May 2
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
10:00 a.m.  Reflections Grief Recovery
7:00 p.m.    Board of Deacons
Wednesday, May 3
          9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
7:30 p.m.    Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, May 4
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Picnic (Frank Liske Park)
10:00 a.m.  Hookin' Club
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, May 5
9:00 a.m.     First Kids Preschool
5:00 p.m.     Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday, May 6
4:00 p.m.     Wedding
Sunday, May 7
8:45 a.m.     Worship
9:45 a.m.     Sunday School
11:00 a.m.   Worship
12:15 p.m.   PW Birthday 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
Sunday, April 23rd:  8:45 a.m. - 53     11:00 a.m. - 142
Condolences
The sympathy and condolences of the congregation are extended to the following families:
- Davilla Gilbert on the death of her father, Rev. Jeffrey Smith, who died on April 20th
- Myrna Gaylord on the death of her daughter, Adrienne Jaco, who died on April 21st
Birthdays
April 27   Walter Hannah, Ford Koch, Emerson Lisk, Dot Monroe, Keila Snellings
April 28   Dutch Entwistle, Andrew Jones, Nancy White
April 29   Todd Aldridge, Morris Bell, Stewart Brown, Trent Caldwell, Keeley Gould, 
              Fred Irving, Amy Rinker, Johnna Watson
April 30   Eric Fortin, Abigail Rohrer
May 1     Abbie Bauman, McKenzie Bauman, Reven Fulghum, Susan Schneider
May 2     Spencer Hillman, Michelle Patrum, Dalton Sloop
May 3     Susan Bethune, Bret Fortin, Harris Morrison, Julia Schneider, Samuel Schneider
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