PEWSLETTER
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First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC
Luke 10:
"Journey Outward
Journey Inward"

(Click on Scripture Passage)
Now that we have approached the 3 sections of Luke 10 individually let's put them all together and see what's going on. If it seems strange to linger over these now familiar passages I would counter by saying we often do not spend enough time with particular sections of Scripture, instead moving along with an achievement mindset. What seems obvious in isolation can come into even better focus when viewed with a wider lens.
I said at the outset that this chapter of Luke's gospel seems like it is laid out backwards. That being "sent out" should be the final scene and not the first. We will develop that further on Sunday and look for ways to apply these lessons to our own lives.

Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we look at radical, "backwards" discipleship.

Blessings and peace,
Danny
This Sunday we conclude our July sermon series on Luke 10. In August we will take an in depth look at a familiar yet murky prophet, Jonah. Plan to attend and bring a friend.
We are pleased to welcome Mimi Rhyne of Christian Ministry of Lincoln County to worship on Sunday. Mimi directs the LINC Home Meals program and will share a moment of mission with us as well as receive a grant from the Presbytery Hunger Committee.

Sunday Is Five 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.
June and YTD Financial Picture
The chart below shows income and expenses for the month of June as well as the year-to-date totals and comparisons to last year. Cash reserves at June 30 were $147,118.
Meetings Finalized
Our series of conversations previously announced and agreed to by the congregation is taking shape. After further discussion with the Presbytery and the facilitator, Russ Reighley, we have landed on a format and schedule that we hope will be meaningful and decisive and yet efficient and respectful of everyone's time.

WHEN:
2 consecutive Tuesday evenings - August 13th and 20th .
(A 3rd meeting can be added if the group feels it is necessary)
TIME:
6:30 PM to last no longer than 90 minutes
WHERE:
FPCL Fellowship Hall (unless work being done in the preschool requires we move to the sanctuary)
FORMAT:
facilitated discussion
GOAL:
Decisions. These meetings are designed to provide a collective, collegial and focused approach to moving forward as a congregation in the next five years and beyond.

( admin@fpclincolnton.org 704-735-8671)
July 28th

Greeters & Offering
Adrienne and Jamie Hodges  
Worship Pam Sipe
Joyground Anna Gilbert
Children’s Time Kathy Robinson
Lockup Jan Duncan
Refreshments Evelyn Ross

August 4th

Greeters & Offering
Pam Sipe and Mary Smith
Worship Jan Duncan
Joyground Pam Sipe
Children’s Time Jan Duncan
Lockup Jamie Hodges
Refreshments Beth Stevens
Communion:
Preparation Pat & John Carpenter
Serving Mary Smith & Chris Thomas

August 11th

Greeters & Offering
Davis and Judy Roberts
Worship Jamie Hodges
Joyground Ann Hallman
Children’s Time Barbara Crumley
Lockup Jan Duncan
Refreshments Judy Roberts

I f you cannot serve, please find your own replacement and notify the office of the change.
 The family of Tom Bowen
Helen Fox, Evelyn Ross' mother
Ralph Freeman
The family of Candy Mauney Gaudet , Rick Ramseur's cousin
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
Bryan Ross, Jim Ross' son
Mona Scronce, friend of Pam Sipe
Eric Sipe
The family of Janice Stroup
Keith Talley, friend of Pam Sipe
Brock Weston
David Wulf, friend of John Lafferty
Brenda Yu, friend of Jan Duncan
Calling All Men!

On August 11th, we will have a men's chorus sing in worship. This chorus is open to ALL men of any age who would like to sing. There will be Wednesday evening rehearsals on July 31 st and August 7th at 6:00 p.m. Extra rehearsals are possible on Sunday mornings August 4th and 11th at 10:00 a.m. Please join us for a time of fellowship and singing!
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 30th, we will discuss Hebrews 10:31-39 and Jonah 1: 1-17. Feel free to bring lunch or just come as you are for an hour of fellowship and study. – Danny
VBS Starts Sunday!

July 28 – 31, 2019
(Sunday - Wednesday)
First United Methodist Church
Theme: God’s Great Gallery
5:30–6:00 Dinner; 6:00–8:00 Program

VBS Mission Project: Local Elementary Schools
During the week of Vacation Bible School we will be collecting the following items:
Glue Sticks, Kleenex, Hand Sanitizer, Clorox Wipes and Dry Erase Markers
Please bring items you wish to donate by the church office in the mornings or directly to VBS. If you prefer to donate funds for this purpose make a check payable to FPCL designated for VBS school supplies.
LOST
One Human
If found please return to the blue and white umbrella in the Main Street bell tower.
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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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

August 3rd
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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