Stewardship Update, New Ministry for Men

News from First Presbyterian Church

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9 and 11 a.m

Serving Our City

The Reverend Pen Peery

Jeremiah 29:4-7

Mark 1:40-45

September 24 bulletin

10 a.m. Formation for all, various locations

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FirstNEWS

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Tapestry

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This Week's Blog Post

Meet Ruth, Pen's inspiration when it comes to making it a priority to give to one's church. Read his blog post on the Now@FPC page on the website.

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Book and Table: Men's Ministry at FPC

"The biggest threat facing men in our country isn't smoking or obesity, it's loneliness." So says Boston Globe columnist Billy Baker in an article Pen referenced in a sermon this summer. That threat is physical, as well as spiritual.

Beginning September 26 (and continuing on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.), Pen will lead a men's Bible study on an upcoming sermon series. All are welcome—and no pre-knowledge of the Bible is required! The group will meet in Frances Browne Dining Room (P212).

Following the Bible study, those who want to continue in table fellowship over lunch can walk across the street to connect (or re-connect) with men who are part of our church community. Email Brent Torstrick to RSVP for lunch and he will organize us in groups of four to share a meal.

Opportunity Forum: Engage & Empower

If you are willing to take action in response to the findings of the recent Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force report , which was released earlier this year, join us Wednesday, September 27, as Rabbi Judy Schindler discusses Leveraging Social Capital , as the Opportunity Forum series continues.

Rabbi Schindler is an Associate Professor of Judaic Studies and Director of the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice at Queens University.

The final two sessions of the Opportunity Forum will be:

October 4: Bolstering Early Childhood Literacy, Dr. Munro Richardson
Sunday October 29: Cultivating a Community Committed to Education, Dr. Clayton Wilcox

Optional dinner is at 5:15 p.m. in Wood Fellowship Hall. Program begins at 6:15 p.m., except for the October 29 session, which begins with lunch following 11 a.m. worship.

Our thanks to all those who have pledged early to give us such a strong start at reaching our goal for 2018.

Commitment Sunday is October 8, but you are welcome to pledge early, either online or using the pledge card and return envelope in the packet you should have received earlier this week.

Mexico Mission Trip November 5-10

First Presbyterian Church is returning to the Villa Infantil Maya (VIM) November 5-10 and we want you to join us.

With funds from our Stewardship campaign, we helped equip a new kitchen for the Mayan students who come from extreme poverty and remote villages to live, work and study at VIM. This year, we will put the finishing touches on the new kitchen and anticipate painting and sanding windows and doors as our main work project.

Watch this video for details about this work in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Please contact Martha Eubank if you are interested in being a part of this exciting and long-running mission of First Pres.

Regional Mission Trip in October

Read more online about the regional mission trip October 18-22 to assist with flood clean-up in eastern North Carolina. Contact David Burton with questions.

Flu Shot Clinic

FPC’s Health Ministry will host a Flu Vaccine Clinic in P209 on Sunday, October 8, 9 a.m.-noon. If you want to participate, please contact Parish Nurse Kristin Foster (kfoster@firstpres-charlotte.org).

There is no charge if you are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna or Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of NC. Please remember to bring your insurance card.
If you would like to pay out of pocket, the cost is $34.99.
The minimum age to receive the shot is 18.
The standard dose and the high dose recommended for those over 65 are expected to be available.

The Clinic will be offered in conjunction with Rite Aid.

Moving Ministry

Three hours of your time on Saturday, October 14, can help someone transitioning from homelessness into a safe and comfortable home. Eight slots are available on this Ministry Team, which delivers furniture from the Crisis Assistance Furniture Bank at 333 Dalton Avenue. This is a great service and fellowship opportunity for middle school age youth through adult.

Sign up online and take a look at subsequent Moving Ministry opportunities on November 11 and December 9, from 9 a.m.-noon.