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Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
In-Person Worship Services at
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. service will be live streamed
Call 888-969-5508 to listen to the service
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A new school year brings a new year full of new adventures in youth ministry at FPC! This year two of our favorite trips make a comeback. First, on September 24-25, our middle school students will be staying overnight here at the church for our Middle School Lock-In! It is a great way to make new friends, play some crazy games, and also get out and serve our local community as well. Also coming up we have our High School Beach Trip to Caswell Beach this year! We kick off the year with a relaxing weekend together with games, sun, and always lots of food. These trips are just the beginning of what we have planned for 2021-2022 and I would encourage you to pray for our young people and our youth advisors as we draw closer to God and to one another throughout this school year!
In Christ,
Taylor
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Two Worship Services
We have returned to our regular Sunday schedule with two worship services in the sanctuary — one at 8:30 a.m. and the other at 11:00 a.m. The 11:00 a.m. service will be live streamed.
Church Nursery is Available!
Our youngest disciples (infants through five years old who have not yet started Kindergarten) are welcome to spend time in our tender loving childcare on Sunday morning. Childcare providers will be ready to receive children at 8:00 a.m. in Room 101 (CDC hallway). Masks required for all adults. Please provide snacks (no peanut products), drink, diapers, wipes, etc. Contact our Director of Christian Formation and Education callbright@fpcburlington.org or 336-228-1703 x 223 for more information about nursery care, COVID protocol, or directions to the nursery room.
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Run with the Horses’ Celebration
On Sunday, October 10, there will be one worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary This will be a service of dedication for our Gratitude and Generosity Campaign. Following the service, there will be a boxed, catered lunch on the front lawn. There will be live music and games for all. Come enjoy a fall morning under the oak trees.
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Song of Songs Bible Study Begins Tuesday, October 5
Dr. Ron Shive will be teaching three studies this fall on the Song of Songs.
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Ushers Guild
2021-2022 —
Small Group Inside Gatherings and Meetings at the Church may take place in person. Each meeting must be scheduled with Kathleen Seagroves in the church office (336-228-1703) and all established protocol followed, including social distancing and mask wearing.
2021 Flower Donations
Thank you to all who have donated flowers for our Sunday worship services! Floral donations are offered on a first come/first serve basis. If you would like to reserve a Sunday, please complete and submit the form attached here to Kathleen Seagroves in the church office. Thank you in advance for your donation!
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Sunday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary and live streamed from FPC website (www.fpcburlington.org). This service follows the Taizé tradition of community, meditation and reflection. Contemplative music, scripture, prayer and moments of silence will frame our worship as we gather “in community.”
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American Red Cross Blood Drive: Save the Date!
Tuesday, October 26 in Calvin Hall
The American Red Cross is planning to hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 26,
2021 in Calvin Hall, First Presbyterian Church from 2:00-6:30 p.m. The Blood Drive
is held in memory of Harold and Barbara Lloyd. For years Harold Lloyd organized many
bloodmobiles at First Presbyterian and Barbara was a faithful Red Cross volunteer.
the sponsor code FPC. If you need assistance or information you may contact Lucy
Kernodle, Site Coordinator, at lkernodle@bellsouth.net. The site, redcrossblood.org also gives information about guidelines about who may donate blood and what to expect as a blood donor. You can put the power of faith into action. Give blood and help save
lives! Please save the date!
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Men of the Church Oyster Roast & BBQ
We will gather on Saturday, October 30, at Hugh Cummings’s Farm (2609 Pitts Road, Elon) at 5:00 p.m. to watch college football and at 6:00 p.m. enjoy Hugh Cumming’s steamed oysters and Phil Langley’s BBQ. We will conclude the evening around 7:30 p.m. Bring a pair of gloves and shucking knife if you have one. You will greatly enjoy the time together and can’t beat the cost — $10 for oysters, BBQ, and beer and soft drinks! If you have questions, call Jerry Bailey (336-270-1442) or Hugh Cummings (336-260-8071).
Call the church office (336-228-1703) to make your reservation.
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Civil Rights and Racial Justice Trip
A multi-racial group of 20 people from the Burlington area are planning a Civil Rights and Racial Justice trip in November.
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Footsteps of Paul Trip
A trip to Turkey and Greece has been planned for October 16-31, 2022 by Dr. Ron Shive. The trip is limited to 20 people. Please contact the church office at 336-228-1703 for more information.
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Children’s Ministry
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September 19 and 24 children will gather outside on the back lawn/patio at 4:45 p.m. for music, Biblical Practices for Faithful Living, and other activities.
Adult Classes starting in September:
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The Enrichment Class have begun their gatherings via Zoom on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. Contact Jane Wellford (wellford@elon.edu) or Catherine Matthews (csnn4145@gmail.com) for more information or to receive the Zoom link.
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The Point — Sundays, September 19 & 24 at 5:00 p.m. on the Front Lawn, bring your own chair and join The Point for fellowship and conversations about Biblical Practices for Faithful Living. Nursery available upon request (callbright@fpcburlington.org).
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Young Adults will being meeting on September 19 at 9:45 a.m. in Room 408 for fellowship and study led by Taylor Barner.
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Missions News
RTSA is Our Local Mission for September
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Residential Treatment Services of Alamance County (RTSA)
During the month of September we will be collecting paper towels and toilet tissue for Residential Treatment Services of Alamance County. RTSA provides permanent residential care for adults with mental or physical limitations and a recovery home for homeless women recovering from substance abuse or mental health issues. Volunteers assist with gardening for permanent residents and fundraising for recovery home. Please bring your donations to the bin outside the CDC entrance.
Alamance County Community Remembrance Coalition
Join the FPC family in learning about the community organization Alamance County Community Remembrance Coalition. This event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, September 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. Our own Loy Campbell, along with LaShauna Austria, will lead us in a presentation and discussion about the work of the Coalition in affiliation with the Equal Justice Initiate. In keeping with our commitment as a Matthew 25 church to fight racism, we are called to learn more about this important initiative. For background information on this organization, read about it on our website. Please click here to register so we may send you the Zoom link.
Furniture Ministry
Furniture Ministry has limited operations until the end of September due to COVID concerns. Donations are not being received at the church warehouse during this time. If you would like to schedule a no-contact drop off please email the ministry at furnmin3@gmail.com. Referrals from partner agencies are being accepted.
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Habitat Women's Build FPC Pink Ladies Team
FPC partnered with our local Habitat for Humanity chapter for their Women’s Build on Wednesday, September 15. The Women’s Build is a unique opportunity for women to gather together and build a home. It’s a time for fellowship and camaraderie for women across Alamance County.
Team members from left: Gayle Gunn, Trina Holt, Becky Wagoner, Susan Davis. Not pictured: Morgan Baker (Team captain) & Jay Pringle (Habitat core crew)
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Feed the Hungry
Please bring 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. Thank you!
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Clara Lee Shive
Herb and Fleta Carmen - New Address: 4395 Sandalwood Court
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Heath Tuttle
Diane Barnwell
Ellen Gensinger
Dean Vaughn
Jean Parsons
Jo Watts Williams
Don Bullis
Bill Rodgers
Jean Frissell - Hospice Care
Mabel Trollinger
Barbara Higgs
Christian Sympathy is expressed to the family of Jo Watts Williams at her death on September 16. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held in the sanctuary at FPC Burlington on Monday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Christian Sympathy is expressed to Shirley Huffman and family at the death of her sister, Sylvia Woody, who died on September 1.
Congratulations to Morgan Baker and Micah McCravey on the birth of their son, Everett Davidson Baker McCravey, born September 11.
The grandparents include Chris Baker and Chris Baker, Jr.
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We welcome new FPC members Jim and Linda Mason. |
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We welcome new FPC members Don and Tracy Scott. |
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Congratulations to Greg Allison “Luke” Lunsford, with parents Al Lunsford and Caitie Clemmons, who celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, September 12, 2021.
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