November 9, 2017
Angel Tree Kick-off Sunday
Once again, the Board of Deacons is pleased to join with FPC members in support of the Angel Tree  Fellowship. This Christmas  gift program helps incarcerated parents from Cabarrus County to restore and strengthen relationships with their loved ones.  FPC members can assist by donating gifts to children on behalf of their parents who are behind bars. We encourage folks to   select an "Angel tag/ornament" from the Angel Tree this Sunday, November 12 or next  Sunday, November 19 from the tree in the narthex.  Our local theme this year is "Let's put a smile on an angel's face."  This program is a great way for us to answer the biblical call "to minister to the least of these."
                                  Thank you, The  Board of Deacons
Wednesday Night Fellowship
Did you know that one of the children of our church is a Wildlife Diversity Biologist?  Please join us for Wednesday Night Fellowship on November 15th when Katherine Caldwell will offer a presentation on the "Bats of North Carolina" and their role in our ecosystem. Katherine works for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and is traveling from Asheville to join us for dinner.  Menu: lasagna- veggie and beef, salad, fruit, dessert.
Concord Christmas Parade
The annual Concord Christmas Parade is scheduled for  Saturday, November 18th from 2:30-5:30 p.m.  We encourage everyone to come out for this fun event. Our church provides assorted cookies, cocoa and lemonade free of charge as an outreach to the community. Bring blankets or chairs. There is plenty of open space to sit on the church grounds and enjoy fellowship while watching the parade.
    We would welcome cookie donations. Store-bought or homemade are both great. Click here if you would be able to bring two dozen cookies or you can email Mary Beth Eubanks at  maryb.eubanks@gmail.com   by the Thursday before, so that we know about how many cookies to expect. Please mark cookies for "The Christmas Parade."  You can drop them off in the Fellowship House during church office hours or on Sunday morning.  Also, we would welcome help with set-up,  help to man tables during the parade, and help with clean-up. 
Lunch Bunch Advent Tea
As we prepare for the coming of our Savior, we invite you to join the Lunch Bunch for a special  Advent Tea on  Tuesday November 28th .  There will be an Advent presentation as well as a time of fellowship to talk about your Advent traditions. We encourage you to bring a special teacup to share its story with friends around your table.  A light brunch with tea will be served at 11:45 a.m. in Davis Hall.  
Christmas Joy Offering 
Christmas Joy  Offering Dinner
Wednesday, November 29th  
Davis Hall
 
In addition to a wonderful meal, great fellowship, and a festive atmosphere, this year's Joy Offering Dinner will include a music program led by our own Mark Shelley.  Mark has enlisted other gifted musicians from our church and the Concord community, including Joy Cook, whose voice is always inspirational.  Join us at 5:30 p.m. for sparkling grape juice and cheese straws.  Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m.  Y ou will not want to miss this time-honored tradition and special event!
Dinner reservations  will be accepted until noon on November 22nd after which time your name will be placed on a waiting list.
Cabarrus Partnership For Children
Coat Drive
Join us once again in collecting new and gently loved winter coats for children in Cabarrus County!  Each year, the Cuddle Up Coat Drive provides approximately 400 winter coats to children in our community.
 
            Want to Donate?
  • New or VERY gently loved children's coats, sizes 12 months up to size 10
  • Preschool sized gloves and hats
  • NEW packages of preschool sized socks and underwear
Drop Box is located in the Fellowship House  
Red Cross Cabarrus County VIP Blood Drive
Monday, November 20th in Davis Hall
2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter:  Cabarrus VIP.
Worship
Sunday, November 12th
Matthew 25:1-13
"Keeping Awake "
Rev. Peter Bynum preaching
Lemonade Stand Welcoming Event
Take a few minutes this Sunday to welcome and meet all new members and visitors of FPC.  Everyone is invited for free lemonade and cookies immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service.
QUICK LINK
2018 Stewardship Update
We have received 192 pledges out of 371 requested pledges.  Total amount pledged for 2018 is $694,917.
Click here to make your pledge online.
Community Thanksgiving Service
S unday, November 19th
7:00 p.m.
Calvary Lutheran Church
You are invited to bring canned food for CCM and an offering will be received to support this community ministry.
A nursery will be provided.
Wednesday Night Fellowship
Nov. 15th
6:00 p.m., Davis Hall
 
Sign-up to help 
in the kitchen on Wednesday nights.
Lunch Bunch 
Advent Tea
Tuesday, Nov. 28th
11:45 a.m., Davis Hall
Joy Offering Dinner
Wednesday, Nov. 29th
5:30 p.m., Davis Hall
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, November 12
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
4:00 p.m.    Children's Choir (K-5th Grade)
4:00 p.m.    Middle School Choir
5:00 p.m.    High School Choir
5:00 p.m.    Middle School Youth Fellowship
5:30 p.m.    Circle 5
6:00 p.m.    All Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m.    High School Youth Fellowship
Monday, November 13
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
11:00 a.m.  Circle 4
11:30 a.m.   AA
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout District Roundtable
Tuesday, November 14
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
7:00 p.m.    Session
Wednesday, November 15
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
12:00 p.m.  Cabarrus Clergy Coalition
12:00 p.m.  Cabarrus Wellness Coalition
2:00 p.m.    Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.    Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m.    Adult Program
7:30 p.m.    Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, November 16
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
10:00 a.m.  Hookin' Club Small Group
5:00 p.m.    Girl Scout Troop 334 - Cadette,
                   Senior,  Ambassador
5:00 p.m.    Girl Scouts - Daisy 3631, Brownie
                   323, Junior 3142
6:30 p.m.    Boy Scout Advancement Boards
                   of Review
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout Troop 3
Friday, November 17
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
Saturday, November 18
2:30 p.m.    Concord Christmas Parade
Sunday, November 19
8:45 a.m.    Worship 
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
4:00 p.m.    Children's Choir (K-5th Grade)
4:00 p.m.    Joint Middle and High School 
                   Youth Choir
7:00 p.m.    Community Thanksgiving Service


Church Report
Attendance
Sunday, November 5th:   8:45 a.m. - 37    11:00 a.m. - 145
Pledged Giving Report:
 Oct YTD        Oct YTD                                     TOTAL 2017        YTD Actual        YTD
  Actual         Budgeted      Shortfall            Pledged Amount     as of  Nov 5    Shortfall
$558,261       $627,000       ($68,739)                $786,626               $579,359      ($207,267 )
Marriage
Congratulations to Adam Burke and Brittany Belfiore whose marriage was celebrated on November 4th.
Condolences
The sympathy and condolences of the congregation are extend to Wilma Caldwell on the death of her sister, Sudie Carr, who died on October 20th in Raleigh, NC.
Birthdays
Nov 09   Kevin Barbee
Nov 10   Bill Covington, Tom Hartsell, Eleanor Irvin, Meg Lemelin, Nancy Simpson
Nov 11   Freddy Bell, Philip Foil, Lawrence Lentz, Cian Winkler
Nov 12   Bob Brannan, Madison Love, Wendy Lucas, Clay Maguire, Gio Salazar
Nov 13   Jeb Fox, Emma Henderson, Christine Nelson, Tim Paul
Nov 14   Max Coltrane, Austin Rohrer, Ashe Simpson
Nov 15   Daniel Grist 
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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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Sunday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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