September 21, 2017
Habitat for Humanity Workday
Saturday, September 23rd
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
708 Magnolia Crossing Circle NW
Concord  28027
The activity will most likely be wall framing, but this is subject to change as the project develops.  We will need workers to perform the manual labor and supporters to provide drinks, snacks and lunch. Construction manager Bob will be present to lead us along.   Please confirm your attendance for this upcoming project by completing Habitat's online registration and liability form as soon as possible by following this link:
You will be prompted during the registration process to enter a code. Your code is: FIRSTPRES -->remember to click the apply button after entering the code or else the code will not go through.
Montreat College Conference
C alling all college students! 
If you are looking for a retreat away and a space to connect with other college students and young adults, all while exploring your faith and issues that matter, then this is the conference for you! The theme this year is "Home" with many great speakers and conversation leaders. Contact Rachel Vogado if you are interested in going. The conference is January 2-5, 2018 in Montreat, NC. Deadline to sign up is October 1st with a $50 deposit.  Total cost for the trip is $150 which includes conference fees, lodging, and meals. 
Church Picnic

Sunday, October 1st
Frank Liske Park, 
The Barnhardt Shelter
4:30 p.m. Gathering, 
Dinner at 5:15 p.m.

Bring your chairs, blankets, and a big appetite to Frank Liske Park for an afternoon of fellowship and a great meal of Mr. C's fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw and a roll. The fun will start at 4:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m.  The cost is $7 per adult and $5 per child under the age of 10.  You can sign up online or by calling the church office on or before September 26th.
"In life and death, we belong to God"
Wednesday Night Fellowship Series
Our Wednesday Night Fellowship series continues on September 27th with Carol Hovey, RN and other CHS educators who will lead us in a game to raise awareness about end-of-life plans.  Menu:  spaghetti, zucchini, salad, fruit dessert
As recent events have proven, the issue of race continues to divide our community in painful, even frightening, ways. In cooperation with the Women's Intercultural Exchange ( http://www.wi-ce.net), a Charlotte group that works to heal social wounds and bring people of diverse backgrounds together, the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and First Presbyterian Church are hosting three listening and discussion sessions in Davis Hall.  On three consecutive Thursdays ( October 5, 12 and 19) from 6:00-8:00 p.m., voices from Cabarrus County will join to "listen to one another's hearts" and look for ways that we might heal some of the racial divisions that too often keep us apart.  Food trucks will be available outside Davis Hall.  Please help us offer the best hospitality we can muster for these important conversations. For more information, contact Peter Bynum at the church.
Girl Scouts
An invitation to all kindergarten through 12th grade girls:
Our Girl Scout troops at 
First Presbyterian Church are looking to grow and we need YOU!
Girl Scouts is a great place to meet new friends and strengthen existing friendships.  It is more than just cookies! We help in our community, paint, cook, camp, discuss other countries & culture, learn how to change a tire...the list is endless! We hope you will join us!
Daisy Troop 3631 - Kindergarten & 1st grade - 2 volunteers needed.  Please contact Rene Prager  (thepragers@yahoo.com) or Ashley Taylor (ataylor0518@yahoo.com) .
Brownie Troop 323 - 2nd & 3rd grade - Troop leaders Ashley Taylor (ataylor0518@yahoo.com) and Edy Johnston (johnstoniiip@aol.com)
Junior Troop 3142 - 4th & 5th - Troop leaders Kara King (karahking@carolina.rr.com) and Timbs Fulghum (Heather.Fulghum@carolinashealthcare.org)
Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Troop 334 - 6th through 12th grade - Troop leaders Rene Prager (thepragers@yahoo.com) and Kirby Sheridan (kirbypsheridan@gmail.com)
Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on the church campus.  Our current troop leaders are happy to help mentor new leaders throughout the year!
Girl Scout Troop 334 served up dinner at the Salvation Army Center for Hope (Night Shelter).  
Front row, left to right:  Avery Garmon, Ella Fink, Kate Bynum, Kate Smith; back row:  Meredith Sheridan, Jahlea Burch, Molly Bynum, Kate Prager.
Worship
Sunday,  
September 24th
 Matthew 20:1-16
"No Fair!"
Rev.  Peter Bynum preaching
QUICK LINK
Wednesday Night Fellowship
September 27th 
6:00 p.m., Davis Hall
2018 HAITI MISSION TRIP
We will be heading back to Haiti to our global mission partner's campus, OFCB ministries, in February 2018!  To learn more about this trip, you are invited to attend an informational session on September 24th or October 15th at 
10:00 a.m. in the Library Conference Room.
COLLEGE STUDENTS:
You Have Mail!
We would like to keep in touch with our college students during the school year!  Students (or families), please provide your student's name, school, mailing address, and email address by September 30th.  If you have two different addresses for mail and packages, please include both.  You may call the church office or email the information to
Rene Prager at thepragers@yahoo.com
DISCIPLES CLASS
The Disciples Class, Being Presbyterian, will begin on Sunday, October 1st at 9:45 a.m. in the Library Conference Room.  This class is intended for parents of the spring class of Confirmands, but it is open to all who are interested. Come learn about what it means to be a Presbyterian!
You are invited to
An Evening of Romantic Love Songs
La Bonne Chanson (Gabriel Faure) and
Dichterliebe
(Robert Schumann)
Monday, October 16th, 7:30 p.m.
Anne R. Belk Theater, Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts,
UNC Charlotte
Jeffre Price, Tenor and Matthew Manwarren, Pianist
For more information and tickets,  contact
Staff
Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor 
for Care and Mission

Associate Pastor
for Christian Formation

Director of Music and Organist

Choirmaster

Children's  Music Associate

Administrative Assistant

Financial Secretary

Heath Ritchie
Maintenance  Superintendent
 
Director of First Kids

Church Hostess

Wedding Director

 

Calendar
 
Sunday, September 24
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
10:00 a.m.  Haiti Mission Trip Info Session
11:00 a.m.  Worship
12:30 p.m.  First Communion Lunch and Learn
4:00 p.m.    Middle School Choir
5:00 p.m.    Middle School Youth Fellowship
5:00 p.m.    High School Choir
6:00 p.m.    All Youth Supper
6:30 p.m.    High School Youth Fellowship
Monday, September 25
9:00 a.m.     First Kids Preschool
11:30 a.m.   AA
Tuesday, September 26
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
7:00 p.m.    Joint Meeting of Session and 
                   Board of Deacons

Wednesday, September 27
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
10:00 a.m.  Reflections Grief Recovery Class
6:00 p.m.    WN Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m.    Children's Choir (K-5th grades)
6:30 p.m.    Adult Program
7:30 p.m.    Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, September 28
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
6:30 p.m.    Boy Scout Advancement R eview
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout Troop 3
Friday, September 29
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
Sunday, October 1st - Communion
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
4:30 p.m.    Church Picnic  (Frank Liske Park)

Church Report
Attendance
Sunday, September 17th:   8:45 a.m. - 53    11:00 a.m. - 155
Marriage
Congratulations to Andrew Calvin Jones and Madeline Michelle Hurley who were married on September 17th, in Mooresville, NC.
Condolences
The sympathy and condolences of the congregation are extended to the family of Faith Lyon who died on September 14th.
Birthdays
Sep 21   Ernie Beall, Grant Conversano, Danny Meendering, Ella Mitchell, 
               Amanda Williamson
Sep 22   Beth Younce
Sep 23   Layne Cuthbertson, Kevin Garrison, Linda Gibson, Betsy Liles, Brian Morgan, 
              Mary Margaret Underwood
Sep 24   James Hedgpeth, Rebecca Iglehart, Mac Shelley, Mary Beth Watson
Sep 25   William Austin, Richard Canter, Mike Coltrane, Judy Gray
Sep 26   Bill Richey, Margaret West, Ross Wilder
Sep 27   Connor Dunlap, Amy Kluttz, Buddy Leatherman, Bob Prescott, Pat Wannamaker
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