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First Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton NC

"A Matter of Choice "

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In this week's reading the the Gospel of Luke Jesus asks us to weigh the cost before committing to be a disciple. He was speaking to a large crowd and says some pretty harsh things so maybe he was trying to "thin the herd" a little bit. He certainly doesn't make a very compelling recruiting pitch.
Hate father and mother, carry a cross, give up all possessions. I dare say none of us has ever considered doing any of that, yet we proudly wear the disciple label and consider ourselves followers of Jesus.
Moses speaks for God in the Old Testament reading and tells us to "choose life!" For Moses choosing life was following God's commandments. For Jesus, choosing life seems to mean separation from our family, our stuff, our dignity and even our lives.

Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 AM as we wrestle with some of the hardest words in Scripture to help navigate the life of discipleship in our own place and time.

Blessings and peace,
Danny
Welcome Handbell Ringers! 
On Sunday, September 8th, the handbell choir will resume its rehearsals at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room. This choir is open to anyone with an interest in learning something new and fun. There are places available for you! We have 3 octaves of handbells and we only used 2 last year. Some of the bells are big and some are very small. Give it a try!
Hope to see you September 8 at 9:30 and again on September 15! Rehearsals will continue on the first two Sundays of each month.
Children's Choir

The Children's Choir is open to any of our young people who want to learn to sing and help lead worship once a month. They will rehearse on September 22nd and 29th at 9:30 AM in the Choir Room and participate in worship on the 29th.
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
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.
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

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

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
John Riley
Davis Roberts
Bryan Ross, Jim Ross' son
Eric Sipe
Keith Talley, friend of Pam Sipe
Carolyn Waters, Bill Thomas' sister
Brock Weston
David Wulf, friend of John Lafferty
Brenda Yu, friend of Jan Duncan
Special prayers are requested for Ashley Knowles and family. Ashley is the daughter of Ellen Freeman Maddox, the niece of Ann and Randy Hallman and the granddaughter of Ralph Freeman. She and her husband Aaron lost everything when Hurricane Dorian hit The Bahamas. They were fortunate to escape along with their three children who are ages 5, 3 and 1 month.
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.

Next Pastor’s Bible Study – September 17th

There will be no Bible Study next week, Join me downstairs in the Choir Room on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm for a study of the Scripture texts for the following Sunday. On Tuesday, September 17th, we will discuss Amos 8:4-7 and Luke 16:1-13. 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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