Luke 10:
"Begin With The End In Mind"
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What is the Kingdom of God really about? What's the main point or primary distinction? In trying to answer this question most of us would not lead with hospitality. That's such a modern word draped with modern meaning related to how we superficially welcome people into our homes or church. But our texts this week, and Luke 10 as a whole, seems to place hospitality at the forefront of the Jesus movement. Not just extending hospitality but, maybe more importantly, how we receive it. We will read about Elisha, performing a healing miracle but doing so with the least amount of hospitality he can muster. And 70 of Jesus' followers, sent out in pairs, to test just how close the Kingdom of God has come by how they give and receive hospitality. Can it really be as simple as that?
Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we consider the strange rules imposed by Jesus for spreading his message and how they might inform our lives today.
Blessings and peace,
Danny
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In July and August the worship focus will be on two specific parts of the Bible. We will start with an in depth, 4 part, look at the 10th chapter of the Gospel of Luke. In August the focus will shift to Jonah, a 4 chapter Old Testament book perfect for a 4 week series. Both are critically instructive for us today as we seek to discern God's will in these increasingly secular times. Please join us in July and August and bring a friend.
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Calling All Women!
On Sunday, July 28th, we will have a women's chorus sing for our worship. This chorus is open to ALL women of any age that would like to sing in worship. There will be two Wednesday night rehearsals on July 10th and July 24th at 7:00 p.m. We will practice two anthems for that Sunday. If you would like to sing, but cannot handle the stairs, please let me know and we will rehearse in the sanctuary. Please join us for a time of fellowship and singing!
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Have You Considered a Planned Legacy Gift?
Planned giving is simply giving that requires a little extra planning to accomplish. Typically, a planned gift is structured to be completed in the future – describing a gift in a will or trust document, creating a charitable gift annuity, or naming the church as a beneficiary of an IRA.
A major planned gift can be the culmination of a lifetime of faithful discipleship for the giver – and a true legacy that will bear ministry fruitfulness far into the future.
Please Remember First Presbyterian Church in your estate plans.
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Forwarding this weekly email to friends and neighbors is a great way to let people know about the life of our church. Anyone who wants to receive it is welcome to subscribe. Get the word out!
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Thank you to everyone who donated food and plastic bags to Christian Ministry in June!
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Eric Sipe's truck loaded for transport to Christian Ministry
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Elijah and Elisha
Inquiring minds want to know? What's up with these two Old Testament guys with almost the same name?These two prophets comprise a large presence in the psyche of the Hebrew people, even though they take up comparatively little biblical text (1st Kings 17 - 2nd Kings 13).
- Elijah in Hebrew means "My God is Yahweh."
- Elisha in Hebrew means "My God is salvation."
- Both prophets were active in the Northern Kingdom in the 9th century BC.
- Elijah called Elisha to be his apprentice at God's command and they worked together until Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.
- Elisha requested and was granted a double portion of Elijah's spirit to carry on his ministry. Interestingly, Elijah performed 8 miracles while Elisha records 16 miracles.
- They are often compared to Moses and Joshua. Elijah met God on Mt. Horeb like Moses. Elisha's first act on his own was to part the Jordan River and cross it, much like Joshua did when he succeeded Moses and entered the Promised Land.
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July 7th
Greeters & Offering
Judy and Davis Roberts
Worship Pam Sipe
Joyground Nancy Rudisill
Children’s Time Danny Trapp
Lockup Mort Wadsworth
Refreshments Kathy Robinson
Communion
Preparer: Pam Sipe
Servers: Betty Beaver and Pam Sipe
July 14th
Greeters & Offering
Mort Wadsworth and John Carpenter
Worship Kathy Robinson
Joyground Adrienne Hodges
Children’s Time Jan Duncan
Lockup Chip Crumley
Refreshments Joe Morgan
July 21st
Greeters & Offering
Pam Sipe and Mary Smith
Worship Sandy Eldridge
Joyground Mary Smith
Children’s Time Christine Thomas
Lockup Rick Ramseur
Refreshments Pat Carpenter
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you cannot serve, please find your own replacement and notify the office of the change.
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Tom Bowen
Helen Fox,
Evelyn Ross' mother
Ann Haire
Judy Holland
Rev. Don Jafvert,
Jane Rollin's father
John Jenkins,
Joy Fortenberry's friend
James Johnston,
Kim Fitzpatrick’s father
Bobby Jones
, Bill Thomas' uncle
Bob Lafferty,
John Lafferty’s first cousin
Mary McKee
Bonnie Mullen
Simmons and Russ Purdy,
Danny Trapp's daughter
John Riley
Davis Roberts
Mona Scronce,
friend of Pam Sipe
Eric Sipe
Janice Stroupe
Keith Talley,
friend of Pam Sipe
Brock Weston
David Wulf,
friend of John Lafferty
Brenda Yu,
friend of Jan Duncan
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Pastor’s Bible Study – Looking Toward Sunday
Join me downstairs in the Choir Room on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm for a study of the Scripture texts for the following Sunday. This Tuesday, July 9th, we will discuss Deuteronomy 30:9-14 and Luke 10:25-37. Feel free to bring lunch or just come as you are for an hour of fellowship and study. – Danny
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July 28 – 31, 2019
(Sunday - Wednesday)
First United Methodist Church
201 E. Main St. Lincolnton, NC 28092
Theme: God’s Great Gallery
5:30–6:00 Dinner; 6:00–8:00 Program
Storytime, Crafts, Music, Play
Registration online has begun. To sign up a child to attend, please go to
The format is the similar to the past few years. FPCL will co-host dinner with FUMC on Sunday evening.
Participating Churches
Emanuel Reformed Church
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Exodus Missionary Outreach Church
First United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Punto Victoria Church
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VBS
Volunteers
July 28 – 31, 2019
5:30–6:00 Dinner; 6:00–8:00 Program
Even if you do not have children or grandchildren participating in Vacation Bible School you can still be involved and help the program be successful. Volunteers are needed for the following:
- Meal Prep and Serving - Sunday evening with FUMC folks
- Program Stations - music, crafts, story, recreation, pre-k
- Registration / Welcome Table
- Doorkeeper and monitors
There will also be a mission component supporting local schools so that you can give supplies or money. More on that soon.
Please contact Pam Sipe to get involved at psipe3520@gmail.com or 828-238-2063.
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