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SUMMER WORSHIP
One In-Person Worship Service at
10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Call 888-969-5508 to listen to the service
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Breathe…
Breathing comes naturally to each of us. Breath sustains us in our everyday activities. Taking a deep, cleansing breath refreshes us. What might it mean when someone says, in a calming voice, “just take a deep breath?”
Try it…take one, slow, deep breath. Exhale.
What do you notice? Do you find your shoulders relax a bit? Did the tightness in your face release some? Perhaps the tension in your neck loosens? You might notice the space around your eyes become softer.
You may know that my “happy place” is in the mountains. Each time I’m able to spend a day looking out to the horizon, I find myself relaxing….releasing…slowing down…I find that my breath eases quite a bit. I become more open to calm, to listening to the sounds of nature around me, to releasing the tension in my neck and back and core.
In this state, God has an opportunity to reach my thoughts, to fill my spirit, to renew my
soul…and my worldview changes enough that I am a different person.
My prayer for each of you is that you will find time to breath…to refresh…to renew…to connect with God – the one whom we know is our breath, our life, our soul.
Amen and amen,
Patrick
J. Patrick Murphy
Organist – Choirmaster
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Summer Worship Schedule
10:00 a.m. on Sundays
Summer worship will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary through Sunday, September 4. All in-person worshippers are invited to Lemonade Fellowship following worship during this season.
Live Streamed Worship
Watch our live streamed worship at this link Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
Live Telephone Worship
Listen to Our Sunday Service
Simply call 888-969-5508 at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. You will also be given an option of receiving a weekly call prior to each worship service.
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Summer Sermon Series
Let’s Be Honest With Each Other: Things We Say We Aren’t Sure We Mean
August 14 — These are the Best Times of Your Life: I Corinthians 13:8-13 — The Rev. Taylor Barner
Click here to view the complete Summer Sermon Series.
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It's a Pennies for Hunger Sunday
Sunday, August 14
Your donation to Pennies for Hunger helps local organizations such as Allied Churches of Alamance County, Andrews Elementary Snack Pack Program, and Residential Treatment Services of Alamance, Inc. Please send your check or cash donation to the church office: Attn: Tori Stadler, 508 W. Davis St, Burlington, NC 27215.
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508 Partnership Back-to-School Event at First Baptist Apple Street
You are Invited!
On Saturday, August 13 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. First Baptist Church at 508 Apple St. will be having their Back to School event and has invited us to join them in a day of fun, food, and fellowship. Please register on their website HERE if you plan to attend.
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Youth Slideshow
Next Sunday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Our youth slideshow is back again on Sunday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.! We will showcase pictures and videos from all of our youth activities this past year, celebrating the memories we’ve made and looking forward to the year to come! All are welcome for the evening and we highly encourage youth and parents to check out all of the exciting things happening with FPC Youth Ministries! The slideshow begins at 6:00 p.m. in Shive Hall and will conclude with a look at our plans for the 2022/2023 school year. Hope to see you there!
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Blessing of Backpacks & Going FISHin’!
Sunday, August 28
Blessing of the Backpacks will be August 28 during the 10:00 a.m. worship service. This is an opportunity for all children to be surrounded by the love of their church family through prayer, high-fives, smiles, and a little gift. After blessing the backpacks, Charlotte will take the children “FISHIN’!” Curious? Come to find out more!
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Rock Star Bubbles Foam Party —
Just for Fun!
Sunday, September 11
All children of FPCB ages 3 years–12th grade are invited for some Rock Star Bubbles Foam fun on Sunday, September 11 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. (5:00-6:00 p.m. is for children, 6:00-7:00 p.m. is for youth) on the lawn at FPCB. Wear your bathing suit and bring a towel. Contact Charlotte Allbright for more information: callbright@fpcburlington.org.
Click on the photo to watch a video!
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Lunch Bunch Book Club
First Meeting is on Tuesday, September 13 at Noon in the John Knox room.
FPC’s Lunch Bunch Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month. Join us for fun book discussions and fellowship! Bring your lunch! At their first meeting this fall, the group will be discussing The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. In The Great Divorce, British author C. S. Lewis gives us a story of his theological dream vision that involves a bus ride from hell to heaven. It is a classic allegorical tale reflecting on the Christian conception of heaven and hell and an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil and grace and judgement – a classic work of literature by a classic, celebrated author. For more information email Virginia Cummings at ginnyjcummings@aol.com.
CLICK HERE to view all the Book Club selections for 2022-2023.
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Friendship Group – September 15, 2022
A Brush with Greatness!
How many famous people have you met in your lifetime? Of those, how many have you
interviewed in depth? Well, join Friendship Group on Thursday, September 15 at 11:00am in Shive Hall as we explore A Brush with Greatness: 25 Years of the Bryan Series. We will hear from Ty Buckner, Vice President for Communications and Marketing, who chairs and interviews the Bryan Series at Guilford College. And remember a delicious meal follows the program! Please RSVP for lunch (pmurphy@fpcburlington.org or 336.228.1703).
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2022 Chancel Flower Order Form
Reserve a Sunday
Floral donations for Sunday services are offered on a first come/first serve basis. If you would like to reserve a Sunday, please complete and submit the form attached here to Kathleen Seagroves in the church office. Thank you in advance for your donation!
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Adults and youths, couples or individuals
If you would like to get involved in some volunteer work that doesn't take any extra time, the Ushers Guild is just right for you! Many of you are at church already and would be a wonderful smiling face to hand out bulletins and collect the offering on selected Sunday mornings. Please contact John Walton (336) 263-6512 or waltonjohn518@gmail.com for more information. SIGN UP HERE!
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Coming this Fall in Adult Formation |
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Adult Formation classes will resume in September. Please check here every week to see what's coming up. If you have questions, email Charlotte Allbright at callbright@fpcburlington.org.
Reclaiming Christian Practices of Transformation, Begins Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom — FPC is sponsoring a special eight-week series of spirituality workshops that explore both the scriptural call for personal transformation and offer practices and frameworks for understanding our own growth. Central in this series is understanding our personality from a Christian perspective. All classes will have a mix of teaching, practice and break-out sessions. Facilitator, Rev. Evan Harrison, pastors Pittsboro Presbyterian Church and has certificates from multiple programs regarding work with spirituality and personality. This class is free, geared towards adults and is open to anyone, so feel free to tell or invite your friends. Please register here (it’s okay if you miss a class sometimes for scheduling). To view the entire schedule, CLICK HERE.
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Tuesday, September 6 — Practicing the Great Command — Reclaiming the Importance of Transformation in Christianity and the Practice that Helps this Transformation Occur.
All Adult Class with PCUSA's Chenoa Stock who Serves in Peru, Sunday, September 18, 9:45 a.m. in Shive Hall
- More details to come in the next few weeks.
Enrichment Class — Enrichment Class will meet via Zoom on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning September 14. Everyone is invited and welcome to join this mid-week evening study. Topics/studies are still being decided. For more information contact Catherine Matthews csnn4145@gmail.com and Jane Wellford wellford@elon.edu. Zoom link is
Meeting ID: 821 9794 0609
Passcode: 508WDS
African American Poetry Class — Sundays at 9:45 a.m. starting September 25 and ending November 20 in Room 122. Led by Dr. Harry Brown. Join us to discuss poetry by a different African American poet each week. Regular reading assignments will be three to five poems by a major African American poet, ranging from the eighteenth-century writer Phillis Wheatley to Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. Poet Laureate (1993-95) Rita Dove. We will also read poems by Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Gwendolyn Brooks, among others. Our text book will be The Vintage Book of African American Poetry, ed. M. S. Harper and A. Walton (Vintage Books, 2000), available on Amazon in used paperback.
John Knox Class — The John Knox Fellowship Class will be using a variety of resources including The Present Word, and will be led by class members and friends on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. in the John Knox Room beginning September 25.
Info about The Present Word
This in-depth Bible study for adults dives deep into God’s Word. Designed by an ecumenical collaborative so that participants in multiple denominations are studying the same passages together, participants study the Bible over a six-year period, focusing on a specific theme each quarter. The Present Word aims to have participants know the content of the Bible, understand the message of the Bible in light of their experiences and relationships, and be aware of God’s redeeming love in our lives. CLICK HERE for more information.
The Fall study is “God’s Exceptional Choice”
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September 25: The Scepter Given to Judah, Genesis 35:22b–26; 38:12–19, 24–26; 49:8–12
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October 2: The Birth of Moses, Exodus 2:1–10; 15–22 (see also Exodus 1:15–22)
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October 9: Song of Moses Deuteronomy, 31:30–32:47
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October 16: The Call of Gideon, Judges 6:1–27
The Pointe Class will meet in Room 227 on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. beginning September 25. We are professionals and students, parents and friends, and we are committed to asking hard questions of faith and walking together in love. For everything we do and everything we are, we ask “What’s the POINT?” and we know better than to expect answers. What we do know is that the point — the purpose — of our study and worship and fellowship and faith journeying is that God has called us into Christian community and that we are doing our best to live out that call. We are opening our hearts and opening our minds to be a part of whatever God has called for with this zany and wonderful group of people. Join us as we search, pray, and discover as “The Pointe.” Join our Facebook group!
So that adults may attend Sunday classes, the Nursery is open Sunday mornings from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Room 101.
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Children's Sunday School
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August 28 – Blessing Backpacks during 10:00 a.m. worship
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September 18 – Welcome Back Class at 9:45 a.m. – children’s classrooms 223, 224 & 401
Worship & Sacraments Classes
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Beginning Sunday, September 25 Why, Where & How we Worship: Music with Mr. Murphy and Sanctuary Scavenger Hunt with Ms. Charlotte – Sanctuary 9:45 a.m. The pastors and staff have the opportunity to teach the children during our Worship & Sacraments classes. This year, all children will participate in these classes, not just kindergarten and 1st graders.
Nursery Hours – Sunday Mornings, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Room 101
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Contemplative Ministry – Quiet Spaces Meditations
Mondays in August & September
Look for Quiet Spaces Meditations to appear in your inbox and on the FPC Facebook page Mondays during August. Take time in your busy schedule to spend some moments of quiet in contemplation of God’s plan for us as a church family. Let the beauty of God’s creation, the strength of God’s word to us and the power of prayer help to center your day. In the stillness, may you find the presence of God in the world around you and within yourself.
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A Service of Contemplation
Sunday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Our Contemplative Ministry offers this time of quiet and reflection, filled with candlelight, music and prayer. Held in the sanctuary, this sacred space is a place of refuge and connection to God, who we yearn to meet us where we are.
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Summer Choir
Sundays at 9:15 a.m. During August
An annual tradition here at FPC, Summer Choir is a wonderful opportunity for folks who enjoy singing to share their talents with the congregation. Summer Choir meets each Sunday morning in August at 9:15 to rehearse the music for the day. Come sing when you are in town! If you would like to lend your voice or simply learn more about Summer Choir, please contact Patrick Murphy (228-1703, x218).
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Choir Opportunities This Fall
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Chancel Choir (college and adult), Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 p.m. (beginning September 7)
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Children's Choir (K-grade 5), Sundays 4:00-5:00 p.m. (beginning September 11)
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Carillon Choir (handbells), Date TBA, please contact Patrick if interested
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Afghan Family Update – Salam Alaikum – Peace be upon you!
Our Afghan family is getting more familiar with Burlington and surrounding areas. The father is coming up on three months employment, which means two weeks of vacation! They are very excited about having vacation time. If you happen to have a beach house, and you would consider giving them a few days there, or if you would like to rent a place for them to stay, they would love to see the ocean during their vacation. The mother is seven months pregnant and has been labeled high risk. Please keep her in your prayers as she navigates diet changes, infusions, and exercise — in addition to taking care of home and six children. The children are ready to get back to school, to see friends they made, and to make new friends. Your FPCB Cosponsor Team has been doing a non-stop job of helping the family with getting set up in the Alamance Department of Social Services system, taking the family to appointments, getting forms filled out for schools, and more. We only have a couple of months left to our co-sponsorship and we will receive guidance from Church World Service on the next steps. Church World Service creates videos about the refugees they work with and we have received permission from our Afghan family to share theirs. Click this link to meet the Azimi family and hear their story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsigRMsZfJM
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Come to the Mission and Ministry Fair Sunday, September 11
9:45 a.m. in Shive Hall
FPCB is a Welcoming, Worshiping, Transforming, & Serving Community of Faith! Our doors are open so wide as to welcome all. This event is for all ages. We have a lot going on at FPC Burlington. With so many things happening, it is difficult to decide where to learn and serve or how to be involved in the life of this congregation. The Mission and Ministry Fair will give an opportunity for everyone to interact with different ministry areas in a fun and casual way. Some ministries you can expect to see there include, but not limited to, Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Young Adult, and Adult Education, Local and Global Missions, Contemplative Ministry, Book Club, Library, Worship and Music, Art, and more! There will be interactive displays and even drawings for gifts/prizes. Come and get to know the Missions and Ministries at FPCB. Bring a friend or two with you! Again – this is for ALL ages! Yes, even the youngest of disciples will have activities and ways to engage! Contact Charlotte Nance-Allbright callbright@fpcburlington.org 336-228-1703 x 223 for more information.
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Andrews Elementary Needs School Supplies
FPC's Local Mission for August
Back to school sales have started! When you are out shopping, please pick up a few items for the teachers and students at Andrews Elementary. This year we are collecting Glue Sticks, pencil boxes, Kleenex, Hand soap (not sanitizer), spiral notebooks, Subject Composition notebooks and Book bags for primary children. There is a collection box by the CDC entrance. Let’s get this school year started off great!
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Reading Buddies Signup
Reading is the foundation for learning! The simple act of reading with a child every day has significant benefits. Do you want to positively impact a student’s life and enrich yours? If so, please sign up to be a Reading Buddy for an hour each week. What does a reading buddy do? We listen to children read and work with them on learning their site words. Contact Jin-Jin Blackburn at jblackb@hotmail.com. Let her know the day, time frame, grade preference if any, and teacher preference if any.
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The Food Pantry
Drop Off at CDC Entrance
Please bring non-perishable foods for the Food Pantry. Drop them off in the collection bins outside the CDC entry anytime during the week or when you come to worship on Sunday morning.
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Andrews Partnership
The students of Andrews Elementary School look forward to receiving a full packed Ziplock bag of food for the weekend. Food prices have risen so any size DONATION is welcomed so we can continue to meet the needs of these students.
This year First Presbyterian will pack Snack bags from September – May. Food is scarce on the weekends for many children and these bags provide nourishment. This year we will pack 150 bags. Each bag includes 15 snacks such as cereal, granola bars, and peanut butter. This year Karyn Parsons (kparsons0226@gmail.com) is the Snack Pack Coordinator.
Teachers have a significant impact on their students. We need to support our teachers. A small treat can be a tremendous boost to a teacher’s day. So, we provide treats from home baked goodies to a meal, to let them know they are appreciated. You may sign up to be on call to bake treats for the teachers or donate to the cause. We are providing a light breakfast for the staff on August 22. Shelley Lassiter (shellas2@yahoo.com) is coordinating the breakfast.
We are a generous church and I thank you for all you do to support the Andrews Elementary School Family. The Andrews Staff are always expressing their appreciation for their partnership with FPC.
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Furniture Ministry
Furniture Ministry Workday, Saturday, August 20 9:00 a.m. -12 Noon
Come out and spend a Saturday morning with church friends doing much-needed, meaningful work! Several families will be waiting for us to deliver beds and basic home furnishings. Donation pickups will also be scheduled and warehouse organization is needed. Register to attend by sending an email to furnmin3@gmail.com or perkinsn@elon.edu
Coffee, donuts, fellowship and fun will also be served!
Due to Meals on Wheels construction, the Furniture Ministry is temporarily operating out of the Garrison-Joyner Building as well. Donations may be dropped off on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. DO NOT leave donations at the building otherwise! Call 336-212-2937 to arrange pickup. Thank you for your support!
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What Do You Know About Days for Girls?
This is a program that our mission partner in Zambia, Melissa Johnson, brought to our attention. Several of our members loved the idea of taking care of our sisters-in-need in Zambia and pulled out their sewing machines.
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Habitat Women's Build
Ladies! You do not want to miss this opportunity! FPCB will be part of the 2022 Habitat Women’s Build on Thursday, September 22. We only have three more spots available on our Women’s Build Team. Contact Gayle Gunn gaylegunn@bellsouth.net ASAP to grab one of those spots. Be part of something amazing!
A Letter from our Mission Partner, John McCall, who Serves in Taiwan
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Celebrations and Concerns |
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Sandra Harper - The Village at Brookwood - Room 335
Jay Johnson
Al Beck
Trevor Downs
Patricia Johnson - Eddie Lee Lipscomb’s family
Dean Vaughn
Christian Sympathy is expressed to Pam Rawson and family following the death of her brother, Michael Ranson Cook, on Sunday, July 31, 2022. A memorial service will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, SC on Monday, August 15, 2022 with full military honors.
Christian Sympathy is expressed to Phil Langley and family following the death of his mother, Jean Sutton Langley on August 6, 2022.
Christian Sympathy is expressed to Tom McCall and family following the death of his step-father, Roger Hoyle on August 5, 2022.
Congratulations to Logan and Hollie Stewart on the birth of their son, Fletcher Reed Stewart, born August 4. The grandparents are Gene and Catherine Stewart.
Great grandmother is Fran Reed.
Congratulations to Adam and Courtney Carrouth on the birth of their son, Graham Harrison Carrouth, born August 5.
The grandparents are Henry and Karen Carrouth.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Bill and Marion Gardner (pictured above) on their 76th wedding anniversary on August 22.
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Financials & Meeting Minutes
Second Quarter Statements
Second quarter 2022 contribution statements will be mailed this week.
Please review your statements.
If you have any questions, please contact Tori Stadler at tstadler@fpcburlington.org or contact the church office at 336-228-1703 ext. 217.
Click here to view the May 2022 Financial Statement
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You may give through our online platform Tithely here or mail your contribution to the church office: 508 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Thank you for your support!
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