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First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC

"Downward Mobility "

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As we head into the final quarter of the church year, leading up to the Advent season, we find ourselves back in the Gospel of Luke. We devoted the month of July to chapter 10 and now pick back up with chapter 14. Jesus has continued his journey to the cross begun in chapter 9. He has taught the disciples how to pray, told a parable or two concerning our use of wealth, our tendency to worry, our lack of faith and our misunderstanding of what keeping the Sabbath really means. Just prior to this week's text Jesus laments over Jerusalem, knowing what soon lay in store for him there.
And then he starts doing something both curious and helpful; he starts telling us how to act. That should be welcome news right? An operations manual straight from Jesus? But this one is like no other as Jesus has uncomfortable instructions for the religious elite and his disciples. Humble yourselves, take the lowliest seat at the table, not the best. Don't invite friends over expecting a payback but invite the poor, crippled, lame and blind; folks who can never reciprocate.
If only Jesus wouldn't meddle so much with our practices and customs. Or maybe thank goodness he does?!

Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we consider the downward mobility Jesus calls us to as we navigate an upwardly mobile world.

Blessings and peace,
Danny
Save The Date – September 29th

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. The kitchen is being repaired and plans are underway so put this time of food and fellowship on your calendar. More to come as time draws closer.
Words do not express the joy and gratitude we feel after last Sunday's grandparents book shower. The time together sharing a meal and conversation was special enough but the overwhelming display of love (in the form of hundreds of thousands of books...) was truly special. Thank you to everyone who organized and participated, or were there in spirit. Our appreciation is boundless.
Love, Scottie and Danny

Click on the link below for more pictures from the shower

Preschool To Begin on September 3rd
As you can see below, formerly unused rooms have been transformed as we begin a new - and temporary - chapter in the life of our preschool.

Pictured below are before and after photos of the 3 year-old class upstairs above the sanctuary.
September 1st

Greeters & Offering
John and Pat Carpenter
Worship Jan Duncan
Joyground Pat Carpenter
Children’s Time Rick Ramseur
Lockup Pam Sipe
Refreshments Alice Gene Abrams
Communion:
Preparation Mary Smith
Servers Jan Duncan and Joe Morgan

September 8th

Greeters & Offering
Rick and Myra Ramseur
Worship Sandy Eldridge
Joyground Mary Smith
Children’s Time Kathy Robinson
Lockup Mort Wadsworth
Refreshments Christine Thomas

September 15th

Greeters & Offering
Adrienne and Jamie Hodges
Worship Adrienne Hodges
Joyground Anna Gilbert
Children’s Time Christine Thomas
Lockup Sandy Eldridge

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
Bob Lafferty, John Lafferty’s first cousin
Mary McKee
Bonnie Mullen
Simmons and Russ Purdy, Danny Trapp's daughter
John Riley
Davis Roberts
Bryan Ross, Jim Ross' son
Eric Sipe
Keith Talley, friend of Pam Sipe
Brock Weston
David Wulf, friend of John Lafferty
Brenda Yu, friend of Jan Duncan
Remember to keep students, teachers and parents in your prayers as they begin another year of school. May God bless them with wisdom, patience, perseverance and safety.

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 3rd, we will discuss Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Luke 14:25-33. Feel free to bring lunch or just come as you are for an hour of fellowship and study. – Danny
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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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