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Looking Toward the 5th Sunday after Easter May 14, 2017
Scripture: I Peter 1: 22-2:5
Sermon: Gilded Rocks
Lib McGregor Simmons will preach at 8:30 and 9:45 in Lingle Chapel and at 11:00 in the sanctuary.
It is fitting that we turn to I Peter on the Sunday when DCPC's confirmands make their public professions of faith and thereby claim for themselves the promises that were made to them by their parents and by the church on the occasion of their baptisms. Our Scripture lesson is filled with images related to baptism. These images direct us not only toward growing as individual Christians, but on strengthening the entire people of God, that is, the church. We are called to be living stones-bringing not only our strengths and talents, but our weaknesses, our disappointments, and our failures-as we share in building up the household of God.
The Geneva Choir will sing
Behold, the Tabernacle of God at the 8:30 service.
The Chancel Choir will sing
I Will Not Leave You Comfortless at the 11:00 service.
This Sunday we will take a few minutes to thank our teachers and leaders who have helped shape our faith over the past year in Sunday school, youth group, and other ministries to children, youth, and adults. Join us in saying THANK YOU to these fabulous and gifted servants in our midst!
Confirmation Sunday is this Sunday.
In addition to this being Mother's Day, it is also the day we welcome our Confirmation Class into church membership. Join us at the 11 a.m. worship service where they will introduce and welcome to mark this special occasion.
A Church of All Seasons
To kick off our 2018 Stewardship Campaign we will be distributing white dogwood seedlings at this Sunday's worship services. This year's theme is "A Church for All Seasons," and our symbol, or logo, is the tree. As members of the DCPC family, we are committed to financial stewardship in support of God's work, and as an Earth Care Congregation, we are committed to the stewardship of creation and our world. What better way to express all our areas of stewardship than the tree, firmly rooted in God's good earth, flourishing and regenerating throughout all the seasons of the year. To keep you mindful of our commitment to stewardship throughout the year, please plant the seedling in your yard or in a pot for your deck or patio. Watch the seedling as it grows and changes in the different seasons, and as you care for and nurture your tree, be reminded that DCPC requires your care and attention in order for it to thrive. Most importantly, be reminded that our church is there to support and love you through both good and difficult times, through the seasons of your life. We urge you to give prayerful consideration of your financial commitment to support the church in its mission and ministry.
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Youth News
Children's Ministry
Looking for a place to serve at DCPC? Children's Ministry offers exciting opportunities.
Children's Sunday School
9:45 am
Preschool: Ages 3-5 room 118
K/1st Grade: Godly Play room 206
2nd/3rd Grade: room 207
3rd Grade Bible class in room 201
4th/5th Grade: room 208
11 am
K-5th Grade: room 207
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Habitat for Humanity House Construction Begins MAY 13!
We are participating in a community build with other Houses of Faith so we are not scheduled to work every week. DCPC's first work day is May 20. All those age 16 and up are encouraged to help us. What a great parent/child work project. We would love to see lots of families participate. Please CLICK HERE to sign up for one of our work days. We
hope to see you at the work site! We are also trying to raise $10,000 to contribute to the project. Please write Habitat House in the memo line of your check or in your online gift.
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DCPC Camping Trip
Join us at Fellowship Point, May 19-21, on Lake Norman for the weekend or for just part of the weekend as we get away and enjoy time together in fellowship, recreation, and worship. Contact Robert at
ralexander@dcpc.org
to register or to ask questions. Camp Sites are $20 each. Activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, volleyball, softball, etc. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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SAGES
*The SAGES will be going to Da Veste vineyards on Saturday, May 20. (Rain date is May 21). The church bus will leave the church at 2:45 p.m.
The cost is $10 to hear the Lake Norman Orchestra perform and enjoy a glass of wine. You are welcome to bring your snacks/sandwich and a lawn chair. The 2 hour concert starts promptly at 4. Please RSVP by May 17 to info@dcpc.org or call the church office (704-892-5641). If you want to ride the bus please indicate that when you RSVP.
*SAGES odd month lunch is
on Monday, May 22. The Odd Month Luncheon will feature Jane Campbell as our speaker. The meal Chef Betsy is preparing will be a summer fare and the charge is $8.00 per person. It is really important to RSVP by Thursday, May 18 so enough food can be prepared.
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Journey Fund
Many people point to participating in mission trips, attending camp, and going to conferences such as the Montreat Youth Conference, the Massanetta Middle School Conference, and the Montreat Worship and Music Conference as pivotal in their faith journeys. DCPC wants to make it possible for EVERYONE to participate in these powerful experiences and thus the Session established the Journey Fund several years ago to provide scholarship assistance for mission trips, camps, and conferences. The Journey Fund receives no funds from the budget and thus is entirely dependent upon contributions over and above your pledges. Your contribution will be gladly accepted through the DCPC website (CLICK HERE) or by indicating Journey Fund on the memo line of your check.
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Texting and Giving Steps
Text dcpc (capitalization does not matter) to 73256
Click the link
Enter Gift $ amount, choose the fund and enter your credit card information and address
Complete your gift
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Annual Spring Picnic
The annual spring picnic
will be held Sunday, June 4 in and outside of our Congregation House after the 11:00 worship service! Fried chicken and macaroni & cheese will be provided. Those attending the Spring Picnic are asked to bring a generous side dish and/or dessert to share with our church family! Side dishes and desserts can be left at the Congregation House before worship. Tables and chairs will be set up, but families may also want to bring a picnic blanket to use on the lawn outside the CH.
ALL ARE INVITED AND ALL ARE WELCOME!
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VBS Registration
July 10-13, 2017
Marketplace: A Holy Land Experience
To Register your children (age 3 as of Jan 2017 through completed 5th grade)
CLICK HERE
$20 / child -- $40 Family max. Pay online or in the church office. Complete a health/emergency form for each child.
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Adult Faith Formation
Maloney
(9:45 a.m. Parlor)
The Pines
(Marshall Room)
May 21:
God's Love for Nineveh Jonah 3; Nahum 1-3
May 28:
God's Pervasive Love Jonah 4
Jubilee
(9:45 a.m. Upper Room) The Jubilee Class will continue its exploration of "Finding Prophetic Voices in Times of Chaos." Discussion centers on the weekly lectionary readings and brief articles on current social and political issues as we move from Lent to Easter and consider what it means to live our daily lives within the framework of the Christian liturgical year.
Faith & Life
(11:00 a.m. Room 201) Faith and Life will wrap up the church school year with the Wired Word. The Wired Word is a current events curriculum that seeks to allow us to intersect faith and culture
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Attendance and Financial Update
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Davidson College Presbyterian Church
PO Box 337
Davidson, NC 28036
704-892-5641
www.dcpc.org
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