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First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC

"Probably Not A Stewardship Sermon... "

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What a greeting. Just back from vacation and the excitement of becoming a grandfather, and our Gospel text is one often considered by pastors, scholars and lay people as the most difficult parable Jesus ever told. Confusion sets in from the beginning as many Bibles provide a heading for the passage but cannot agree on what to call it. Consider these to name a few:
  • Parable of the Unjust Steward 
  • Parable of the Penitent Steward
  • Parable of the Shrewd Manager 
  • Parable of the Dishonest Manager
  • The Shrewd But Dishonest Manager
Is he unjust? Is he sorry? Is he shrewd? Is he dishonest? Is he shrewd and dishonest?

So what to do? First, let's not run from it but tackle it head on. Second, let's not lapse into a cliche stewardship sermon, though the topic of money and wealth is unavoidable. Third, let's do consider the Amos passage along with Luke's parable and the context in which the story takes place.

Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we grapple together with words of Jesus that are difficult for modern ears to hear.

Blessings and peace,
Danny
There will be a meeting of the Worship Ministry Team at 11:45 AM after worship on Sunday September 22nd. It will take place in the Apple classroom downstairs. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in helping to plan and carry out duties associated with our worship services and space.
Children's Choir Practice This Sunday

The Children's Choir will rehearse this Sunday, September 22nd, at 9:30 AM in the Choir Room.
Fall Handbell and Children’s Choir Schedules
 
September 8 and 15 Handbells   
9:30 AM Choir Room

September 22 and 29 Children 
9:30 AM Choir Room
 
October – December
rehearsals will follow the same schedule.
Handbells – 1st and 2nd Sunday 
Children’s Choir 3rd and 4th Sunday
Church-wide Breakfast September 29th
9:00 AM - Fellowship Hall

One of the initiatives that emerged from our congregational conversations was to have a monthly fellowship breakfast on Sunday mornings before worship. The first one will be on Sunday September 29 th from 9:00-10:00 am.

Come enjoy breakfast casseroles, fruit, pastries, juice and coffee as we fellowship together and here from some members about outreach opportunities in the community.
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).
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).

September 22nd

Greeters & Offering
Jim and Evelyn Ross
Worship Jan Duncan
Joyground Pam Sipe
Children’s Time Barbara Crumley
Lockup John Carpenter
Refreshments Betty Beaver

September 29th

Greeters & Offering
Mort Wadsworth and John Carpenter
Worship Pam Sipe
Joyground Ann Hallman
Children’s Time Danny Trapp
Lockup Chip Crumley
Refreshments Ann Marie Godfrey

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
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
Bob Lafferty, John Lafferty’s first cousin
Mary McKee
Bonnie Mullen
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
Mary Sain, Nancy Rudisill’s aunt
Eric Sipe
Debra Smith, Jill Goins' sister-in-law
Keith Talley, friend of Pam Sipe
Brock Weston
David Wulf, friend of John Lafferty
Brenda Yu, friend of Jan Duncan
Introducing Francis, Jacquline and Julia Purdy

At 9:34 and 9:35 AM on Friday September 13th, Scottie and Danny Trapp -a bit unexpectedly-became grandparents. Their daughter Simmons is doing great and was able to go home on Monday. The babies, who ranged in weight between 3.2 and 3.8 lbs at birth, are all doing well and are in the NICU at Prism Health in Columbia SC. Many thanks for all of the prayers and good wishes and keep Francis, Jacquie and Julia in your prayers as they gain strength and stamina in the NICU for the next several weeks.
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, September 24th, we will discuss Amos 6:1-7 and Luke 16:19-31. Feel free to bring lunch or just come as you are for an hour of fellowship and study. – Danny
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August Financial Snapshot
Cash Reserves on August 31, 2019 = $146,017
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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