PEWSLETTER
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First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC

2nd Sunday of Christmas

Our Scriptures tell of how God makes Christ manifest, known as one who comes to the wide world, in the season of Epiphany. The authors of John's gospel and of Genesis tell us that in the beginning was the Word, in darkness and in light. We celebrate Epiphany between the twelfth day of Christmas and the beginning of Lent. 
The symbols of Epiphany are the star and the Spirit of God in "the darkness upon the face of the deep; in the dense, dark cloud". How might we welcome both the guiding star and the sacred of the dark?
Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we learn how to find "God in the Dark"
January 5th Pulpit Supply Bio:

Rev. Dr. Kathryn Johnson Cameron draws upon her roots in Fairview, North Carolina from her mother's side of the family and her Michigan roots in Flint, from her father. She gives thanks for deep roots as she has traveled extensively and lived overseas more than once. A pastor, poet and teacher, Kathryn and her husband David returned to WNC most recently from a sojourn in Albuquerque, NM. Their adult children, Will and Katie, like calling North Carolina home and together with son-in-law Andrew, find time to hike in search of waterfalls.
Upcoming Pastor Schedule:
January 5th - Rev. Kathryn Cameron - Communion
January 12th - Installation of new Session members - Rev. Dr. Joan Martin
January 19th - Rev. Charles Davenport
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, January 19, 2020 during Worship. Topics include: 1) our church’s incorporation (a requirement), 2) the 2020 Church Budget, and 3) a report from Joe Morgan regarding various property related matters. 
Bible Study will meet again on 1/7/20 - 12:30 pm - Choir Room

Art Classes will meet again on 1/9/20 - 10:00 am - Apple Classroom
January 5th

Greeter: Evelyn Ross
Worship: Sandy Eldridge
Joyground: Pat Carpenter
Offering: Davis & Judy Roberts
Children’s Time: Rick Ramseur
Lockup: Jan Duncan
Refreshments: Jan Duncan
Communion: Prep: Pam Sipe
Servers: Betty Beaver & Judy Roberts

January 12th

Greeter: Alice Gene Abrams
Worship: Adrienne Hodges
Joyground: Mary Smith
Offering: Pam Sipe & Jim Ross
Children’s Time: Kathy Robinson
Lockup: John Carpenter
Refreshments: Sandy Eldridge

January 19th

Greeter: Jamie or Adrienne Hodges
Worship: Scott Smith
Joyground: Pam Sipe
Offering: Adrienne & Jamie Hodges
Children’s Time: Christine Thomas
Lockup: Jan Duncan
Refreshments: Christine Thomas

I f you cannot serve, please find your own replacement and notify the office of the change.

Mark Eldridge
Becky Forester, Friend of Pam Sipe
Helen Fox, Evelyn Ross' mother
The family and friends of Ralph Freeman on his recent death
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
Musical Choirs Schedule
Handbells - January 5th and 12th - 9:30 Choir room
Children's - January 19th and 26th - 9:30 Choir room
Sanctuary - Starts back on January 8th , 7 pm, then every Wednesday - Choir room
Our Next Church Breakfast ...
Our next Church Breakfast will be Sunday, January 26 at 9:15 in the Church Fellowship Hall.

If you would like to bring something, feel free to email Pat Carpenter and let her know. Her email address is johncarpenter@charter.net . Don't be surprised if you receive a call from Pat for assistance – to help set-up/clean-up or bring food!

Dates are set for Church Breakfasts on February 23 and March 22 , the Fourth Sundays. In the event of bad weather, the Church Breakfast will be postponed to the next week.
Church Finances – December 2019

Cash Reserves on December 31, 2019 = $141,998
2020 Pledge Cards
You will find 2020 Pledge cards in your bulletin this week and next. Please complete your 2020 pledge card after prayerful and thoughtful consideration on how to share your resources with others and further our mission in Lincolnton. They will be dedicated during our January 19th Worship Service.
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


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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
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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