PEWSLETTER
WEEKLY
First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC
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Our worship this Sunday will flow from the following texts:
Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; and Matthew 10:40-42.
Jeremiah said, "As for the prophet who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes true, then it will be known that the Lord has truly sent the prophet."
The Psalmist wrote: I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.
Jesus said, "Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me."
A service of worship will arrive in your email late Saturday evening.
The photo below of our communion service is by Anne Godfrey.
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From the recent Session meeting minutes:
Clerk of Session Report: The vote of the congregation on the Session’s proposal to request the PWNC to conclude the church’s ministry and dissolve the congregation passed almost unanimously with a very high degree of participation. Some members did attach comments, acknowledging that this was not an easy decision to make.
New Business: The Rev. Dr. Cam Murchison, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina, walked the Session through our next steps. The recommendation will go to the Presbytery of Western North Carolina for action. An Administrative Commission will be formed with 3-5 members from our church, 3-5 members from the Presbytery, and Rev. Dr. Murchison.
Discussion followed about items that have been donated to the church, that might be wanted by their donors. We decided that requests should be submitted in writing. Pam Sipe and Judy Roberts agreed to work with Administrative Assistant, Jill Goins to help honor the requests and keep a record of dispersed items.
If you would like to have something from the church, other than structurally incorporated parts of the building, please send a request in writing to the church % Pam Sipe and Judy Roberts. Even if you would only like to have a hymn book, please write a note asking for it and include your phone number or other contact information. We will try to honor all requests and want to keep a record of what members and friends request and receive. Once your request has been approved, we will call you to make arrangements to pick up the items.
Requesting and receiving items can take place over the month of July.
Please continue to support the work of the church through the end of the month of July with your pledges and offerings.
We had hoped to offer folks an opportunity to come to the sanctuary for prayer and reflection; however, due to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly in North Carolina and in our surrounding area, we cannot make the sanctuary available at this time. When you come to the entrance to the office door, by prior arrangement, please wear a face mask to help protect our staff. If you have any questions, please call the office and leave a message. The office phones are working, we are regularly checking messages, and we will return your call. You may also send an email.
Thank you for your cooperation in this difficult time. Your safety as well as the safety of the staff are of our utmost concern.
Our doors our closed, the church in the world remains open.
As members join other churches and request a transfer of membership, the Presbytery will continue to aide members in this process.
The photo below was taken by Anne Godfrey.
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With hope in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I write to share with you two deaths among our extended family:
Robert "Bobby" Beaver
died unexpectedly on June 23,2020. Bobby and his wife Gail, have lived on Startown Road in Lincolnton and attend the Salem UCC Church down the road. The oldest son of Harold and Betty Beaver, Bobby grew up at FPCL as did his siblings, Kathy, David, Janis and Melinda.
Plans for a service will be shared when they are known. Please keep Bobby's extended family in your prayers.
Hellen Rouse Fox
, a homemaker and mother, died on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Evelyn Fox Ross, and Jim Ross, members of FPC Lincolnton, thank you for your prayers for Helen, especially in these last months.
Pastor Kathryn
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The 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is taking place online due to COVID precautions. The GA met last Friday and Saturday and will meet again this coming Friday and Saturday via Zoom.
The biggest news from the first two days is the election of two new co-moderators for our denomination.
Elona Street-Stewart, executive of the
Synod of Lakes and Prairies
, and the Rev. Gregory Bentley, pastor of
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
in Huntsville, Alabama, were overwhelmingly elected to be co-moderators of the 224th General Assembly. They
will be in office for two years, until the next General Assembly takes place in 2022.
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CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEWS
GIVE OUT DAY at CEDAR GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Thursday, JUNE 25, 5PM-7PM
Cedar Grove Lutheran Church will host this one day give out, please mark this on your calendar and pass the word to others who may benefit from this one-day food give out.
DON’T FORGET Christian Ministries UPCOMING TWENTY-FIFTH GOLF TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 8
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at Lincoln Country Club
Format: Captain’s Choice Time: 2pm Shotgun Start
If you are uncomfortable gathering for the shotgun, you can call the pro-shop and schedule a tee time and still be a part of the tournament.
Cost: $60 per person or $240 per team
Be a Hole Sponsor for $100
(Includes Green & cart fees, a meal, drinks, snacks and 2 mulligans).
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS....
Current Food Needs:
canned beans but not green beans, soup, canned meats, crackers.
The Church's One Foundation, a photo book
created by Anne Godfrey will become available for purchase over the next few weeks and months. Books are not available for prepaid orders. Because of our church closing and coronavirus, books will be purchased by Anne in bulk orders of ten and become available for $25/copy which covers tax & shipping. Each family will be contacted in alphabetical order as books become available.
This is an individual project, which Anne offers out of love for our church family and with absolutely no financial remuneration. The books are offered at cost. Please be patient with this seemingly awkward process.
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We share our hope in the Resurrection of Christ, proclaiming that in death we have completed our Baptism.
As Paul writes in the letter to the Romans:
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:4
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Church Staff
Rev. Dr. Kathryn J. Cameron, Bridge Supply Pastor -
pastor@fpclincolnton.org - (828)-450-7182
Rebecca Beatty, Director of Music, Organist -
becbea50@gmail.com
Jill Goins, Administrative Assistant -
admin@fpclincolnton.org
Nancy Rudisill, Sexton -
admin@fpclincolnton.org
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Office Hours
Suspended until further notice. Jill Goins checks messages on a regular basis.
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