PEWSLETTER
WEEKLY
First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

" Competitive Faithfulness "

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World Communion Sunday is a celebration observed by several Christian denominations, taking place on the first Sunday of every October, that promotes Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation. It focuses on an observance of the  eucharist . The tradition was begun in 1933 by Hugh Thomson Kerr who ministered in the Shadyside Presbyterian Church. It was then adopted throughout the US Presbyterian Church in 1936 and subsequently spread to other denominations. In 1940, the Federal Council of Churches (now the  National Council of Churches ), led by  Jesse Moren Bader , endorsed World Communion Sunday and began to promote it to Christian churches worldwide.

The Gospel lesson this week is certainly one that churches around the world could stand to hear, but especially our church at this time. How much faith is enough? How do we hold people accountable? How do we forgive?

Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we consider the timeless advice Jesus gives his disciples.

Blessings and peace,
Danny
Fall Handbell and Children’s Choir Schedules
 


October 6 and 13
Handbells 9:30 AM Choir Room
October 27
Children 9:30 AM Choir Room

There will be no Children’s Choir rehearsal on October 20th

The typical schedule through December will continue to be:
Handbells – 1st and 2nd Sunday
Children’s Choir 3rd and 4th Sunday

Thank You!

The breakfast last Sunday morning was a big hit. Special thanks to Pat and John Carpenter and all of their helpers. If you missed it and therefore haven't had a chance to sign-up to help with a future breakfast please be in touch with Pat.
Breakfast Dates Set For Remainder Of The Year
The following church-wide breakfast dates have been set for 2019.
October 27
November 24
December 22
They will be from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in the fellowship hall.
Join Drawing Class on Thursday Mornings

Do you have artistic talent that needs some direction? Have you always wanted to learn how to draw? Join Anne Marie Godfrey on Thursday mornings at 10 AM in the Apple Classroom as she leads a class on the basics of drawing and sketching. Classes begin October 3 rd . For more information contact Anne Marie Godfrey (annefgodfrey@yahoo.com).

Our denomination is responding to the devastation in The Bahamas and along the East Coast of the Carolinas.

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October 6

Greeters & Offering
Pam Sipe and Mary Smith
Worship Alice Gene Abrams
Joyground Adrienne Hodges
Children’s Time Jan Duncan
Lockup Jan Duncan
Refreshments Kathy Robinson
Communion Prep: Betty Beaver
Servers: Kathy Robinson and Judy Roberts

October 13th

Greeters & Offering
Ann and Randy Hallman
Worship Jamie Hodges
Joyground Pat Carpenter
Children’s Time Rick Ramseur
Lockup Mort Wadsworth
Refreshments Beth Stevens

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
Ralph Freeman
Ann Haire
Phillip Hicks, father of preschooler Bentley Hicks
Family of W.E.(Bill) Hobson
Judy Holland
Rev. Don Jafvert, Jane Rollin's father
James Johnston, Kim Fitzpatrick’s father
Barbara Jones, Becky Beatty's mother
Ashley & Aaron Knowles & children , Ann Hallman’s niece
The Lafferty Family
Carolyn Lee, on the death of her son Jack
Mary McKee
Julia Moore, friend of Pam Sipe
Bonnie Mullen
Family of Frances Nelson
Simmons and Russ Purdy , Danny Trapp's daughter and son-in-law
Francis, Jacquie and Julia Purdy, Danny Trapp's grandchildren
John Riley
Davis Roberts
Bryan Ross, Jim Ross' son
Eric Sipe
Keith Talley, friend of Pam Sipe
Brock Weston
Brenda Yu, friend of Jan Duncan
Memorial Services This Saturday October 5th

The families of Bill Hobson and Frances Nelson invite First Presbyterian members and friends to the below listed services of remembrance and celebration of life.

W.E. (Bill) Hobson
11:00 AM Graveside Forest Lawn


Frances Nelson
2:00 PM Sanctuary 1st Presbyterian

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, October 8th, we will discuss Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 and Luke 17:11-19. Feel free to bring lunch or just come as you are for an hour of fellowship and study. – Danny
Elder Nominations 

It is time again to nominate church members to serve on the session beginning in January 2020. There are 3 openings as follows:
1 – Class of 2020 (1-year term filling the seat held by Davis Roberts who has retired due to health reasons).
2 – Class of 2022 (3-year term replacing Chip Crumley and Jamie Hodges who roll off at the end of this year).
Please prayerfully consider nominations for the leadership of our congregation and contact anyone on the Officer Nominating Ministry Team. Alice Gene Abrams
(alicegeneabrams@gmail.com)
Jim Ross (annuity2079@gmail.com)
Adrienne Hodges (adriennehodges@aol.com).
October Mission Opportunity – Packing Food
 
First Presbyterian Church will be volunteering at Christian Ministry of Lincoln County during the week of October 7th. Disciples from our church will work that week, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm to pack boxes of food for distribution to our neighbors in need.

Come enjoy fellowship with church members while providing a vital volunteer service for Christian Ministry. Whether you can work every day or just an hour or two, please volunteer to take part in this mission opportunity. To schedule a time slot or get more information please contact Betty Beaver at 704-735-6818.
September Financial Snapshot
Cash Reserves on September 30, 2019 = $146,758
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

December 7th

Please sign up on the sheet located on the refreshment table in the sanctuary or contact Pam Sipe.
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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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