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First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC

" The Last Temptation "

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Well this is strange. We are reading about the crucifixion of Jesus on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Except it's really not so strange when we think about it. It is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday in the church year before we roll into another Advent season. We finish the year declaring that Christ is King as opposed to any person or idol from our secular culture. We say this. We don't always act like it.

Saying that Jesus was King, or Lord, or the Messiah was a highly charged political statement in his day, an act of treason.We have lost that sense of scandal but it seems no less counter-cultural in our 21st century post-christian world. What does it mean for us to say Christ is King?

The text from Luke depicts Jesus on the cross being mocked and jeered. Two criminals are being executed along with him, and while Matthew and Mark include many of the same details, only Luke has the criminals actually talking to Jesus. Their dialogue dramatizes the conflict Jesus likely felt his entire ministry; to be a kingly militaristic Messiah or to be a saving, serving, suffering Messiah.

Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we consider the Last Temptation of Christ. Not the movie, but rather the real dilemma he faced as an unconventional king.

Blessings and peace,
Danny
Sunday Is 5 Cents A Meal

During Sunday's offering please consider coming to the front of the sanctuary with a donation to 5 Cents A Meal. This ministry of the Presbytery of Western NC returns funds collected throughout the year to local communities in the form of grants to hunger focused ministries.
It’s Time to Order Poinsettia’s for Christmas
 
It’s the perfect opportunity to remember a loved one who has passed away or to honor a special person in your life. The cost per plant is $10. Order forms are per individual plant but you are still encouraged to honor or remember as many people as you would like. You will find forms at the end of your pew. Please complete the information and place in the collection plate with a check or cash attached, or drop off at the church office. The final day to order will be Monday December 2nd.
Churchwide Breakfast This Sunday
at 9:15 AM

Make plans to attend the breakfast this Sunday November 24th in the fellowship hall at 9:15 am. Pancakes are on the menu! No need to bring food if you have not been asked to do so.

Children will have choir practice at 9:30 as scheduled so they will be first in line for food.
Congregational Meeting on November 24 th

The Session has called a congregational meeting at the beginning of worship this Sunday for the purpose of:
1. elect two elders to the class of 2022 and one elder to the class of 2020 filling an open unexpired term.
2. Consider the dissolution of the pastoral relationship of Rev. Danny Trapp by the Presbytery of Western North Carolina.

Three members of First Presbyterian Church have been nominated to be elders as follows:

Joe Morgan – Class of 2020 (Unexpired term of Davis Roberts)
Judy Roberts – Class of 2022
Scott Smith – Class of 2022

Special thanks to Chip Crumley and Jamie Hodges whose terms end in December and to Davis Roberts who resigned due to health reasons.
November 24th

Greeters & Offering
Myra and Rick Ramseur
Worship Alice Gene Abrams
Joyground Pat Carpenter
Children’s Time Rick Ramseur
Lockup Sandy Eldridge

December 1st

Greeters & Offering
Mort Wadsworth and John Carpenter
Worship Pam Sipe
Joyground Mary Smith
Children’s Time Kathy Robinson
Lockup John Carpenter
Refreshments Judy Roberts

I f you cannot serve, please find your own replacement and notify the office of the change.
The Dover Family , friends of Scottie and Danny Trapp
Mark Eldridge
Becky Forester, Friend of Pam Sipe
Helen Fox, Evelyn Ross' mother
Ralph Freeman
Ann Haire
Jake Harkey , preschool student
Judy Holland
Rev. Don Jafvert, Jane Rollin's father
James Johnston, Kim Fitzpatrick’s father
Barbara Jones, Becky Beatty's mother
The Lafferty Family
Julia Moore, friend of Pam Sipe
Bonnie Mullen
Bryan Ross, Jim Ross' son
Eric Sipe
Keith Talley, friend of Pam Sipe
Brenda Yu, friend of Jan Duncan
Next Pastor’s Bible Study – Tuesday December 3rd

The Pastor’s Bible Study will not meet the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. Please join us on Tuesday, December 3 rd when we will discuss Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12. Feel free to bring lunch or just come as you are for an hour of fellowship and study. – Danny

Christmas Giving for
Christian Ministry of Lincolnton

Christian Ministry has begun preparing for Christmas! They have asked area churches to collect the following items to distribute as need increases during the holiday season and winter months.


canned beans, bar soap,
laundry detergent, cooking oil,
spaghetti sauce,
canned meats, rice, grits,
toilet paper, plastic grocery bags

Please bring to the church and place on the pew by the office. The Christmas giving program will run through Sunday December 8 th . 
Fall Handbell and Children’s Choir Schedules
 

Nov. 24 Children 9:30 AM  Choir Room
Dec. 1 and 8 Handbells 9:30 AM Choir Room
Dec. 15 and 22 Children 9:30 AM  Choir Room
Church Finances – October 2019
**October 2018 income includes proceeds from sale of church van totaling $3,500

Cash Reserves on October 31, 2019 = $146,296
Serve the Lord with gladness...
Psalm 100:2
"Working Hand in Hand With The Lord"


Emergency Services
Soup Kitchen
LINC Meals
Nursing Home Ministry
Amazing Race Against Hunger (replaces Hunger Walk)
Christmas Ministry
Souper Bowl of Caring


2019 Soup Kitchen Dates
Sign-up sheet on refreshment table.


First Presbyterian Church is hosting lunch at the Christian Ministry Soup Kitchen on the following Saturdays in 2019

December 7th

Please sign up on the sheet located on the refreshment table in the sanctuary or contact Pam Sipe.
REACH TEACH FEED LOVE
Church Staff
Rev. Danny Trapp, Pastor   dtrapp@carolina.rr.com (cell—704-654-1319)
Rebecca Beatty Director of Music, Organist becbea50@gmail.com
Jill Goins   Administrative Assistant admin@fpclincolnton.org
Kristen Willis  Preschool Director  preschool@fpclincolnton.org
Nancy Rudisill  Sexton     admin@fpclincolnton.org
Office Hours
8:30-Noon Mon.-Wed
8:30-1:00 Thur.
Closed Friday

Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
With refreshments and fellowship
immediately following the service
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