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In-Person & Online
Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.
Call 888-969-5508 to listen to the service
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Last week I had the opportunity to spend about 36 hours with some of my dearest girlfriends. We have been friends for at least 20 years. Our families are what I would consider “FRAMILY” (friends who are like family). It was crazy how much planning had to go into getting five busy moms away for a couple days, but somehow it happened. And it was glorious to just BE together — laughing, reminiscing, crying, talking about how we are doing and about the future. At one point one of my friends said, “It is just such a gift to be KNOWN.”
Most certainly, it is a gift to be known by God. It is also a gift to be known by others. In the busy world in which we live, we often don’t take the time to nurture our relationships. I was reminded of the story of the healing of the paralytic, whose friends moved a roof, having faith for him, to make him well.
Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. 4 And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:3-5
I encourage you to take some time in the next few months to pick up the phone, schedule a lunch, write a letter, and reach out to someone who has been important in your life. Or simply give thanks for those who have been “framily” for you and are no longer living on this earth. Thanks be to God for the gift of friendship.
Carrie
The Rev. Carrie Rhoads Tuttle
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Lemonade on the Lawn
The Fellowship sub-team will host Lemonade on the Lawn on the patio after worship starting July 4. Everyone is invited to stop by and grab a cool, refreshing lemonade. No snacks will be provided at this time.
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Welcome Back to In-Person 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship
As of now, and continuing through September 5, there will be one in-person and live streamed service at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. No sign-up is necessary and there will be congregational singing.
For more information and the necessary protocol for this indoor service, please click here.
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You Asked for It! —
Summer Worship Series
We have begun a summer worship series entitled, “You Asked for It!” A couple of months ago, we asked you to suggest a title for one of our summer sermons —and the response was incredible. Your church staff had a difficult time selecting just 12 from all of the suggestions. As you will see, many of the sermon titles reflect what we have all encountered during the pandemic. The preacher was responsible for picking a text for each title, so it will be interesting to see where he/she goes with it. Join us each week either in-person or by live streaming.
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Sunday Splash for Junior and
Senior High School Students
On Sunday July 11 at 1:00 p.m. we would like to invite both Jr. and Sr. highs to join us here at the church as we host a variety of water-related activities, including: Slip and slide, water balloons, waterslide kickball and more! Bring a towel and swimwear!
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Summer Night @The Movies — Outdoors for All Ages! |
Come one, come all! Friday, July 23 the Fellowship Team invites all church members to the front lawn for ice cream or popsicles at 7:30 p.m. followed by an outdoor movie screening beginning at approximately 8:15 p.m., with popcorn and waters for all.
What movie? YOU PICK IT!
Before July 11, please let Charlotte know your movie selection thoughts by calling her at (336) 228-1703 x 223 or emailing her at callbright@fpcburlington.org
Who’s going? SIGNUP!
Click here to sign up, or, call the church office at 336-228-1703 and let them know you are coming. Please sign up by Monday, July 19.
BYOC (that’s bring your own chair. Or blanket.)
See you there! The Fellowship Team
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Young Adult Grasshoppers Game
It’s a night at the ballpark! All Young Adults are invited to join us for a Greensboro Grasshoppers’ game on Tuesday, July 27. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your ticket by contacting Taylor via email or phone (336-228-1703 x216). All are welcome to join!
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Adult Studies Classes
Adult Summer Studies — July 18, and August 22 at 9:00 a.m. in Calvin Hall for a time of faith formation, education, and fellowship.
Middle School & High School
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Dough Devotions — Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. we will be gathering at the Biscuitville on S. Church St. (1700 S. Church St Burlington, NC 27215) to partake in food and fellowship! Dough devotions are typically only for our high school students, but over the summer we would love to invite our middle schoolers to join us as well!
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Contemplative Ministry News
Click here to read about Summer/Early Fall Contemplative Ministry opportunities in their quarterly newsletter.
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FPC Furniture Ministry
Furniture Ministry office hours are Mondays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and otherwise by appointment. During that time, we will accept donations from church members who can deliver and otherwise on a selective case by case basis. Furniture will be given only to clients who can pick up. For more information, visit our website.
Please note: Furniture Ministry will be closed June 28 – July 2.
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Local Mission for June
Join in the June Mission by bringing non-perishable foods for the Food Pantry. Drop them off in the collection bins outside the CDC entry anytime during the week or when you come to worship on Sunday morning.
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Ron Chilton - Hospice Care at Home
Jean Frissell - Hospice Care at Homeplace
Dean Vaughn - UNC - Surgery - 6/7
Diane Barnwell
Ellen Gensinger
Bill and Judith Rodgers
Jean Parsons
Jo Watts Williams
Don Bullis
Congratulations to Jason and Caitlin Chandler on the birth of their daughter, Catherine Irene Chandler, born June 19. The grandparents are Chan and Cindy Chandler.
Christian Sympathy is expressed to the family of Ruby Grant who died on June 23, 2021.
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Church Business
Click here to view the minutes from the May 16 Session Meeting.
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You may give through our online platform Tithely here or mail your contribution to the church office: 508 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Thank you for your support!
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