Noisy Offering THIS Sunday!

We will be taking up the Noisy Offering on April 30 – Youth Sunday. The offering pours into the Backpack Ministry, which helps to feed community families in need through Coltrane-Webb Elementary school. This ministry, led by Presbyterian Women with gracious funding contributions from the Diaconate, provides food for families with school-age children for the weekends and holidays.

Please help the Youth make this a successful collection. Dollar bills and checks (to FPC) are welcomed along with coins!

Usher sign up link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0948acab2dabf49-fpcusher

Lay Reader sign up link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0948acab2dabf49-scripture

link for online worship:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfpzVUz-ZgaCJuogIMor8Iw/live

link to Ellen's sermon podcasts:  https://bit.ly/Sermons_FPCConcord

Please plan to join us this Sunday, April 30, for Youth Sunday. The Youth have dedicated a Sunday each month this year to studying scripture, interpreting it through art, and allowing the scripture to shape the prayers that they have written for our worship service. Please join us for this Youth-imagined and Youth-led worship of God.

In the event of inclement weather this Sunday, an announcement will be made during worship, and an email will be sent out to the congregation that the picnic is being moved to Davis Hall.

Travel to the Jerusalem Marketplace!

What was Jerusalem like when Jesus entered the city on Palm Sunday? Come find out as we step back in time to explore the music and games, the crafts and trades, and the religious customs that Jesus and the people of that time would have enjoyed and celebrated. Join us June 26-29. Registration is now open and we encourage you to register early. Click here for a registration form.

We are seeking volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please e-mail René Prager at r.prager@firstpresconcord.org.

A reminder that the door to the Commons (first floor Education Building by elevator) MUST be locked when you leave the space. There is a key to the right of the door that is never removed. Simply turn the key until the light turns green and the door unlocks. Upon leaving, turn the key until the light turns red. In this age of increased security concerns please help us maintain this easy but effective safety measure. Thank you!

On Sunday, the congregation received thirteen new members through profession of faith. These Youth began their confirmation journey in an introductory meeting last fall and then began meeting weekly in January. They have been serving as lay readers and ushers and taking part in other aspects of church life. We look forward to joining them in this start of a new stage of their faith journey and learning, growing, and serving alongside them. A special thank you to all of the confirmation partners who worked with our confirmands this year. 

Presby Wonder Women Build Date

May 13, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

275 Evans St NW, Concord

What a delight to hear the Habitat homeowner, Aiesha King, speak in worship about what the house we are building with other women in the community, will mean to her and her family!

Our build day is almost here and we need volunteers!

No skill needed. Training provided.

Sign up here, scrolling down to the May 13 date. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA8AE2EA1FA7-habitat



Questions? Speak to Elizabeth Anne Dover Bishop or Julie Hill.

The Downtown Concord of Tomorrow



Concord’s Downtown Manager, Paige Grochoske, will join us this Sunday, April 30, to discuss the vision behind the ongoing construction.

Rev. Dr. Ron Shive, retired pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Burlington, will lead the class May 7 and 14. Dr. Shive has traveled extensively in Palestine-Israel over the past 16 years and regularly leads study trips to Palestine-Israel. 

On May 7, he will provide an introduction to the history and complexity of the Israel/Palestine conflict. He will follow this introduction on May 14 with a presentation on recent actions taken by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and recent N.C. and U.S. actions.  

Last Sunday we heard a powerful message from Aiesha King, a single mother of 5 children, 3 of whom are still living at home, and future homeowner of the Women Build house currently under construction. She told us that she first learned about Habitat for Humanity when she participated in building a house for a friend. She also related that she works three jobs, looks after her family, and still manages to put in the 250 hours of “sweat equity” required by Habitat to reach her goal of home ownership. She eloquently expressed her determination, joy, and heartfelt gratitude at being chosen for this opportunity to make life better for herself and her children.

In addition to building new homes, Habitat is the only nonprofit in Cabarrus County that is providing critical repairs and accommodations in existing houses, allowing our neighbors to remain in their homes as they age.

Habitat relies on the support of churches such as FPC to achieve its mission of providing quality, affordable housing. Please contribute to this vital community organization in one of the following ways:

·        Write a check to FPC with Habitat for Humanity in the “For” line and drop it into the offering plate, or mail it to the church office at P.O. Box 789, Concord, NC, 28026.

·        Go to the church’s website at www.firstpresconcord.org, navigate to “Give Now,” and select Habitat for Humanity in the dropdown fund menu.

Thank you for past and ongoing support of this important Christian mission.

There is a new family at Coltrane-Webb who needs furniture. From the school social worker: “If anyone is looking to clean out any size beds (twin/queen), sofas, household items ( t.v stand, washer, dryer, etc), we would love to be able to help this family in need.” 



If you have an item to donate, please contact the school at 704-260-6150 and ask to speak with the social worker. 

Next Tuesday,  May 2nd between 1:00 PM -4:00 PM, items for the Market for Mission can be dropped off to the Will Young building sale room (306). Carts and help will be available. 



Drop offs will be held more frequently this summer. Members are also welcome to drop items (preferably boxed) to the shelving units outside of 306 at a time convenient for them. Use the elevator near Davis Hall to avoid preschool if during their school hours. Questions??? Call Gina Goff (704) 794-2228 or Carrie Myers (704) 467-0962. Be sure to mark October 7th on your calendars and let us know if you’d like to volunteer. Thank you!!

The second and final discussion of "Nonverts" will be on Tuesday, May 2 at 4:30 PM at Pharr Mill Brewery and BBQ. 

Monday, May 15th, in Davis Hall from

2:30 PM - 7:00 PM

To schedule an appointment click here and enter 28025 or

visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Cabarrus VIP Blood Drive