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First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC

2nd Sunday after Epiphany

This sermon, based in the lectionary passage for the day, will explore three ways we come to know the Messiah.
Jesus invites all who will to "come and see" the grace provided by a personal relationship with the savior of the world.
Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as Rev. Dr. Charles Davenport invites us to "Come and See"
About today's preacher:

Dr. Davenport has served as an ordained PC(USA) minister for 41 years. At present, he serves as a presbytery associate for our presbytery. 
Charles and his wife Betty, a retired Christian Educator, reside in Gastonia. They have three "grown" children and seven grandchildren. 
Upcoming Pastor Schedule:

January 19th - Rev. Dr. Charles Davenport
January 26th - Rev. Ken Mast
The NFL Super Bowl is coming up, February 2 in Miami. We don’t know who is playing yet, but we know that February 2 is also the day for the “Souper Bowl of Caring”.

We will start collecting cans of soup for Christian Ministries next week.

We will collect money for Christian Ministries during the February 2 nd Worship Service.

Thanks for helping our community in this very important way!
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

January 26th (5 cents a meal)

Greeter: Jim Ross
Worship: Pam Sipe
Joyground: Anna Gilbert
Offering: Rick & Myra Ramseur
Children’s Time: Barbara Crumley
Lockup: The Hodges
Refreshments: None - Church Breakfast

February 2nd (Souper Bowl Sunday)

Greeter: Mary Smith
Worship: Kathy Robinson
Joyground: Beth Stevens
Offering: Peggy Lafferty & Mort Wadsworth
Children’s Time: Becky Beatty
Lockup: Sandy Eldridge
Refreshments: Betty Beaver
 Communion: Prep: Pat & John Carpenter
Servers: Joe Morgan & Chris Thomas

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

Mark Eldridge
Alex Jeune, friend of Mary Smith's grandson
Helen Fox, Evelyn Ross' mother
The family and friends of Ralph Freeman on his recent death
Ann Haire
Judy Holland
The family and friends of James Johnston, Kim Fitzpatrick’s father, on his recent death
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 - The month of March - 9:30 Choir room
Children's - The month of February - 9:30 Choir room
Sanctuary - Every Wednesday, 7 pm - 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
Pledge Cards are available on the table with the bulletins for those who have not pledged toward the work of the Church this year. The can be placed in the Offering Plate. 2020 Pledges will be dedicated today, but will be accepted after today.
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


REACH TEACH FEED LOVE
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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