PEWSLETTER
WEEKLY
First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC
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A service of Lessons and Carols - presented by the Choirs:
Handbell Choir, Children's choir, and the Sanctuary Choir
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Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we light the 4th Advent candle of Love.
The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson's message and a brief prayer.
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Worship Teams for 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, and 2020 approaches, it is time to start creating the 2020 "Worship Teams" calendar.
We are making a change to our Worship Teams. We are "splitting" the Greeter and Offering Collectors. We do have openings! Greeters need to be able to be at church 15 minutes before worship. If you would be willing to collect the offering, this is your chance! If YOU would like to do either, or both, either email me,
kmrobinson51@gmail.com
, or call 704 435-2756 and leave a message. I would like to add some new people to our lists.
We will use one Greeter a week, but need two to collect the offering.
Jim Ross will be meeting with Greeters soon to make sure everyone is comfortable about knowing what he/she needs to do. Thanks. - Kathy Robinson
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Lessons and Carols Schedules
Dec. 22
Handbells - 9:15 AM - Sanctuary
Children - 9:30 AM - Sanctuary
Choir - 9:45 AM - Sanctuary
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December 22nd
Greeters & Offering
Adrienne and Jamie Hodges
Worship
Alice Gene Abrams
Joyground
Ann Hallman
Lockup
Rick Ramseur
Refreshments
Joe Morgan
December 29th
Greeters & Offering
Ann and Randy Hallman
Worship
Jamie Hodges
Joyground
Adrienne/Jamie Hodges
Children’s Time
Jan Duncan
Lockup
Jan Duncan
Refreshments Kathy Robinson
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f you cannot serve, please find your own replacement and notify the office of the change.
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Mark Eldridge
Becky Forester,
Friend of Pam Sipe
Helen Fox,
Evelyn Ross' mother
Ralph Freeman
Ann Haire
Judy Holland
Rev. Don Jafvert,
Jane Rollin's father
James Johnston,
Kim Fitzpatrick’s father
Barbara Jones,
Becky Beatty's mother
Meghan Lafferty
The Lafferty Family
Torie Lykins,
Bill Thomas' great-niece
Bonnie Mullen
Bryan Ross,
Jim Ross' son
Eric Sipe
Keith Talley,
friend of Pam Sipe
Brenda Yu,
friend of Jan Duncan
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Upcoming Pastor Schedule:
December 24th
- Christmas Eve Communion Candlelight - Rev. Dr. Joan Martin
December 29th
- Bill Prestwood
January 5th
- Rev. Kathryn Cameron - Communion
January 12th
- Installation of new Session members - Rev. Dr. Joan Martin
January 19th
- Rev. Charles Davenport
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Join us on
Christmas Eve
for a candlelight Communion service
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6:00 pm
in the Sanctuary with the
Rev. Dr. Joan Martin
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Ramseur Christmas Program
First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, Wednesday December 25, 2019 10:30 AM
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all know the story about the little drummer boy who had no material gift to present to the Baby Jesus and so he played his drum to the delight of all that were gathered. Years ago my Mother told me that story was the inspiration for what is now known as the Ramseur Christmas Program. As most of you know, this informal gathering has become a joyous celebration where anyone (young or old) can offer his or her talents in honor of that same Christ Child. We invite you to come worship with us and share any talent great or small—sing a song, play an instrument, read a poem, tell a story—whatever you would like to do. Please let me know any time before Christmas if you would like to perform and we will put you on the program. ~~ Rick Ramseur
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Our Next Church Breakfast
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One of the initiatives that emerged from our congregational conversations last summer was to have a monthly fellowship breakfast on Sunday mornings before worship.
Our next Church Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 9:15 in the Fellowship Hall.
We would like to set a schedule for the 4
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Sunday of the month, so add February 23 and March 29 to your calendars. Because it is winter, we are implementing a snow policy – if Church is cancelled, we will have Breakfast the next Sunday (yes, that would mean the first and last Sunday of the month.)
If you would like to bring something, feel free to email Pat Carpenter and let her know. Her email address is
johncarpenter@charter.net
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Thanks,
The Transition Team - Jan, Joe and Kathy
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Church Finances – November 2019
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**November expenses are typically impacted by our bi-annual insurance premium. Last month’s expense was $7,093, an $806 increase from November 2018.
Cash Reserves on November 30, 2019 = $138,178
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Serve the Lord with gladness...
Psalm 100:2
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"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
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Church Staff
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
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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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