May 18, 2017
Vacation Bible School
  All children ages four (by July 2017)  throu gh rising 5th graders are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School, Monday, July 17 - Thursday, July 20, from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.   F ollowing the theme 
" Digging for Treasure: Parables Revealed, " our Bible lessons will explore the treasures in the Kingdom of God and how much God loves us. Paper registration forms are now available in the narthex and church office or you can register online! Registration is due by July 12th.
   Vacation Bible School cannot happen without good and faithful volunteers! We need your help for this important children's ministry! Volunteers can register online, or you can fill out a paper registration form and return it to the church office.   Please note: volunteers 18 and older should have completed the screening for the Child and Youth Protection Policy before VBS begins.
Todd and Betsy Hobbie Scholarship Fund
  The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church established The Todd and Betsy Hobbie Scholarship Fund which provides annual tuition ($150 per nurse) for Congolese students of nursing at the Bulape Hospital School of Nursing through the non-profit organization Congo Helping Hands, a mission of the Presbyterian Church USA.  Through memorial donations from the congregation, The Todd and Betsy Hobbie Scholarship Fund also provides annual tuition ($2500 per doctor) for a medical doctor scholarship. The Presbyterian Women are pleased to announce that this year they will provide funding for two female nursing students for the full four year program.  If you would like to make a contribution to The Todd and Betsy Hobbie Scholarship Fund , please make checks payable to the Presbyterian Women and write "Hobbie Scholarship Fund" on the memo line.
Helping Children in our Schools
The adopted school of our diaconate, WR Irvin Elementary, is in need of proctors for annual End of Grade testing. Testing dates occur between May 26 and June 2, and the times are 7:15 a.m. until noon each testing day.  The first 15 minutes of the day will be proctor orientation and training, with testing starting at 7:30.  Note that  A BACKGROUND CHECK IS NOT NEEDED to help with proctoring.  The school is located at 1400 Gold Rush Drive, Concord 28025. Please click here to access the Signup Genius for this important service opportunity .
Summer Worship Schedule
Our summer worship schedule will begin on Sunday, May 28th and continue through  Sunday, September 3rd.  We will have one worship service at  10:00 a.m. each Sunday.   Please also note that most Sunday school classes will not meet during the summer.
Worship
Sunday, May 21st
Ordination Sunday
Acts 17:22-32
"I See You"
Rev. Peter Bynum preaching
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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, May 21st
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
                     (Officer Ordination and  Installation
                     & Graduate Recognition)
5:00 p.m.    Youth End of Year Celebration
                     ( Dave & Buster's at Concord Mills)
5:30 p.m.    Circle 5
Monday, May 22nd
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
11:30 a.m.   AA
Tuesday, May 23rd
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
10:00 a.m.  Reflections Grief Recovery
Wednesday,  May 24th
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
Thursday, May 25th
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Staff Brunch
5:00 p.m.    First Kids Closing Program
6:30 p.m.    Boy Scout Advancement Boards of
                     Review
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scouts Troop 3
Sunday, May 28th
9:00 a.m.    Summer Choir
9:00 a.m.    S&D Sunday School Class
10:00 a.m.  Worship

Church Report
Attendance
Sunday, May 7:  8:45 a.m. - 49     11:00 a.m. - 250
Condolences
The sympathy and condolences of the congregation are extended to the family of Gene Irvin who died on Wednesday, May 10th.  
Birthdays
May 19   Nate Woolwine
May 20   Roc Bauman, Gabbie Frech, Sadie Harrison, Wyatt Meendering
May 22   Sue Davis, Jennifer Ritchie
May 23   Sherilyn Butler, Paige Johnson, Nathan Woolwine
May 24   Doug Crawford, Carter Morrison
First Presbyterian Church | (704) 788-2100 | [email protected]
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