We will have a called congregational meeting next Sunday, September 12, immediately following worship, for the purpose of approving Ellen’s amended terms of call with the actual moving expenses.

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 2, First Kids is having a drive by open house for their students and parents. This means that they will be coming in the out portion of the circular drive that runs behind the Fellowship House between 10:00 a.m. and Noon, and again between 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. If you visit the church during those time slots park in the lower parking lot outside Davis Hall to avoid getting stuck. Thank you!

You may use this link to sign-up:

We are very excited to bring back in-person Youth Group for our 6^th-12^th grade students.

We have two special events on the calendar this Sunday and next Sunday, which will be joint middle and high school events.

September 5: Cooking for the Night Shelter / Poster making, 5-6:30 p.m.

September 12: Kick-off Pool Party and Panthers Game, 12:25-3 p.m.

Starting September 19^th, we will utilize the following schedule:

Middle School: 5-6 p.m.

High School: 6-7p.m.

Continue to watch for more details in next week’s The Banner and via e-mail and Sign-up Genius.

Dear Parents: Haven't you missed seeing and hearing our children and youth sing in church? Music and the teaching of music have been such a vital part of our church for many years as well as an integral part of our children's development. Musical memories and relationships made in choir will last beyond high school graduation and will contribute to the rock of faith we wish our youth to have as they venture to new horizons.

   The Children's Choir is for children in grades K-5 and will rehearse on Sunday afternoons from 3:15 p.m.-.4:00.p.m. in the smaller choir room in the Education Building. Their first rehearsal will take place on Sunday, September 12. Should you have a 5th grader with more friends in middle school, we can make special accommodations for them to sing with the youth choirs (see below).

   The Youth Choir is for kids in middle school and high school and will be a coordinated effort with Youth Fellowship on Sunday evenings. I plan to split the rehearsals of this choir into a middle school and high school group to dovetail the meeting times of Youth Fellowship. These rehearsals will begin on Sunday, September 19 due to the Youth Pool Party on Sunday, September 12. Please note the various times below for Sunday, September 19.

   The Middle School Choir rehearses from 4:15 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the larger choir room in the Education Building, then proceeds directly to Middle School Fellowship at 5:00 p.m. The High School Choir will then rehearse from 5:15 p.m.-.6:00.p.m. in the same location, and then proceed to High School Fellowship at 6:00 p.m.

   This past year and a half has been tough on our children and youth without the enriching and in-person programs that positively impact their life. We all have an amazing opportunity to jumpstart these essential programs in the life of our church and children. Please register your child or youth with me through email, in person after Sunday worship, or on the first day of rehearsals. It's time to make a joyful noise!

It's time to volunteer to provide meals for the Night Shelter! First Presbyterian's upcoming week is Sunday, September 5 - Saturday, September 11.

We will be preparing meals for 20 residents. We will not serve the meals. We are asked to deliver the food in disposable containers and drop it off with the attendant at the main entry by 6:30 p.m. each evening. In addition, we will be providing disposable plates/bowls, napkins, and utensils for the residents to use.

Click here to sign up.

Please let me know if you have any questions. As you already know, your help is very much needed and appreciated.

Betsy Morrison 704.661.8848/betsymorrison@gmail.com

We enjoyed seeing all of the backpacks lined up on the chancel steps when we did the Blessing of the Backpacks last month!

If you were not able to join us and would like one of the backpack tags, they are available in the foyer of the Fellowship House. We will also have them available at Rally Day!

We've got your back!

Hello college students and parents/grandparents of our First Presbyterian Church college students!

Please reach out to René Prager at r.prager@firstpresconcord.org with college addresses for the 2021-2022 school year. Even if your address is the same as last year, please e-mail the address so that we have everyone included on the list.

Thank you! Best wishes for a great year! We've got your back!

Be sure to join us Sunday, September 12^th at 9:45 a.m. on the lawn of the Fellowship House.

We are looking forward to sharing all of the great opportunities on campus with you. If your group is interested in hosting an informational table on RALLY DAY, please send an email to info@firstpresconcord.org with RALLY DAY in the subject line. If you have any questions, please reach out to any member of the Christian Education committee.

The Concord Afton Sunset Rotary Club wishes to thank the congregation of First Presbyterian Church for their generous donations during the recent School tools collection campaign.

Thanks to your donations a number of students in Cabarrus County Schools will benefit.

Remember that our First Kids Preschool begins their classes the day after Labor Day. This means that parents will be dropping off students in a carpool line each day coming in the out portion of the circular drive that runs behind the Fellowship House from 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. and again from 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. on school days. If you visit the church during those time slots park in the lower parking lot outside Davis Hall to avoid getting stuck in the carpool. Thank you!

Go to our website to give online by clicking here and choosing the Habitat for Humanity fund from the drop-down box. If you'd like to pay by check make it payable to FPC, put Habitat in the memo line, and mail to the church's PO Box 789, Concord, NC 28026.

Our YOUTH group kick-off is Sunday, September 12^th, immediately following worship! (12:25 p.m.-3 p.m.)

Join us for a pool party & the Panthers game on an outdoor TV!

Please use this link for more information and to register your RSVP!

The October 2nd Market for Mission is fast approaching. As in the past, the sale funds will be earmarked for our mission partner in Bayonnais, Haiti. They have escaped the destruction of the recent earthquake but are feeling the effects of so many other difficulties in Haiti. We are fortunate to have a relationship with Pastor Actionnel Fleurisma, a founder of the schools in Bayonnais, to assist with getting help safely to the children. Many FPC members sponsor children at the schools there and, as Actionnel recently reported, the school year has begun but “everything has become scarce, and the cost for everything has become exponentially higher, more than twice it’s normal prices.” Let’s make this sale a success so we can continue to support their successful work.

Please click here to visit the Sign-up Genius for details and to volunteer to usher for Sunday service in September, or paste this link into your browser:

All Kindergarten through 12^th grade girls are invited to join Girl Scouts at First Presbyterian Church!

We will host a parent – scout meeting on Thursday, September 16^th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Please join us and bring a friend!

Any questions? Please contact René Prager at: thepragers@yahoo.com