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Worship This Sunday
April 30, 2023
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One service only
10:00 am in the Sanctuary
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Sermon Title:
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The Apostles' Teaching and Fellowship, The Breaking of Bread and The Prayers", Rev. Dr. Stewart Rawson, preaching
Scripture Readings:
Hymns:
- Now the Green Blade Rises
- I Come With Joy
- The Strife is O'er
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In our Bibles we have four gospels. The gospels tell the story of Jesus’ life. Most Bible teachers refer to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke as “synoptic gospels,” because all three of these gospels present a chronological account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. John is different in that the order of events is not as important and so John’s gospel is referred to as a “theological gospel.” An interesting reality about the gospel of Luke is that Luke’s gospel has two volumes! The gospel of Luke ends with Jesus’ resurrection and his appearances after that and then the book of Acts picks right up where the gospel of Luke left off. The book of Acts gives us the story of the early church, its creation and formation and it gives us the accounts of the apostle Paul’s teaching and journeying.
Our scripture passage for worship this Sunday comes from Acts and it reminds us that the newly created church, “devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” These were the characteristics or the “marks” of the church, if you will. It is a good and powerful reminder of what the church should be doing. It is helpful for us to be reminded of what God expects of us, what God wants from us; it is good to be reminded of how we should be living our lives in the world. The same passage describes that in the early church all the members shared together everything that they had and from this common purse they took care of everyone as to their needs (don’t worry we won’t spend too much time on that part of the passage, I wouldn’t want to make anyone too uncomfortable…but it would be a doozy of a stewardship sermon now wouldn’t it?)
As we continue to celebrate the joy and beauty of the Easter season I will look forward to seeing you in worship.
Peace,
Stewart
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Spring Magazine is Out!
Have you seen the newly published FPC spring magazine. It is out, and is available in the church office, or you can download a copy of it below.
Many, many thanks to Karen Carrouth for her efforts in getting this quality publication in your hands!
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FPC Walk & Talk Starts May 23rd!
Looking for a way to connect with other FPC members and staff? Looking for some exercise? Get ready, get set and…WALK!
Starting on May 23, EACH TUESDAY we’ll meet at 8a.m. in front of the chapel entrance and we’ll take about an hour to enjoy each other’s company and conversation for a walk down to Willowbrook Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
Fast or slow-paced walkers are welcome! We will not walk if it is raining!
Questions? Contact Carrie Tuttle [email protected]
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Help Us With the Summer Sermon Series!
FULL TIME CHRISTIANS! Living Out our FAITH in the World
WHERE or WHEN or WITH WHOM do you find it most challenging to live as a person of faith in this world?
Why?
We’d love to get responses from ALL (Children! Youth! Adults!) to these questions as we prepare for a summer series at FPC.
Submit your responses to [email protected] by Monday, May 15.
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Peacehaven Work Day
Join the youth group in our volunteer work day at Peacehaven Farm on Saturday May 6th from 9-11am. We will be helping with general yard work, cleaning, and weeding. Peacehaven Farm serves adults with disabilities and is rooted in various PCUSA ministries. All are welcome to join us! Contact Taylor ([email protected]) for more information and to RSVP.
In Christ,
Taylor
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The Importance of Digital Communication
The Importance of Digital Communication with Judge Larry Brown Jr. - All youth and parents are invited to join us for a special lecture from Alamance County Judge Larry Brown Jr. on Sunday May 7th. Judge Brown will share his unique perspective on the pitfalls and dangers of cyber bullying, sexting, and other digital communication. Separate talks will be given for middle school youth and parents at 5:00pm and high school youth and parents at 6:30pm. Dinner is provided in-between. For more information or questions please contact Taylor at 412-613-0835.
In Christ,
Taylor
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If you have not participated in the REI Groundwater presentation, we highly suggest you do so. It is an experience like no other, and helps set the ground work for the REI Phase 1 training.
If you have, please share within your networks, that our registration is now open for this Groundwater presentation.
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Resource Center Move!
The move of the library from the SE Education Building to the Board Room will begin next week, so the library will not be available for use for about a month (hopefully quicker, but there is a fair amount of work to be done.) If you have questions, please contact Bob Hill.
At this time, please do not check out books as we do not have a way to catalog them. Keep an eye out for online resources.
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Calling All Volunteers
If you are interested and available to help with projects in and around the FPCB facilities – we need you!
A church buildings and grounds work force is being established. Please reach out to Boyce Bishop at either 336-228-1703 X222 or [email protected] or Dr. Harold Kernodle at either 336-675-4685 or [email protected] to be added to the list.
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Thanks to these Volunteers!
Thanks to Eddie Gant, Reid Dusenberry, David Pinson, and Jeff Parsons, for sanding, stripping and painting the cinder block walls in the furniture ministry area prior to the move back in!
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Christian education and faith formation is lifelong learning. Come, bring a friend, grab a cup of coffee or tea in the Welcome Center, enjoy fellowship, learn and grow.
Contact our Director of Christian Formation and Education, Charlotte Nance-Allbright (336-228-1703 x 223 or [email protected]) for more information and to find the class you would like to attend.
9:00 Classes:
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Enrichment Class (Room 228 & Zoom) - see info below.
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John Knox Fellowship Class (John Knox Room) meets as usual, studying The Present Word curriculum
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Take Root (Room 203) studying Feasting on the Word - parents/guardians of infants through preschool
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The Pointe (Room 227) - fellowship with those who journey through the many stages of parenthood. Studies vary
- Children's class study:
- April 30 - "Surprises! Memory and Surprise" Luke 24:13-35
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Youth and Children please see the Associate Pastor for Youth or the Director of Christian Education for locations.
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Break out your ice cream makers and favorite scoop! Decide what flavor you are going to make for this fun fellowship event at FPCB and let Charlotte Nance-Allbright ([email protected] or 336-228-1703 x 223) know you’ll bring ice cream. In addition to delicious ice cream, we will have a time for Summer Blessings. Celebrate what is happening this summer and offer your prayers for – VBS, graduates, Habitat Unity Build, and safe travels for everyone enjoying their summer vacations. This event is for all ages. Mark your calendars and bring your friends!
We need ice cream makers! If you are able to make and bring some homemade ice cream to the ice cream social, please let Charlotte Nance-Allbright know! [email protected]or 336-228-1703 x 223.
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Sign up for Vacation Bible School!
Hero Hotline: Called Together to Serve God!
https://first-pres-burlington.mycokesburyvbs.com/
June 19-22 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with option of dinner at 5:00 p.m. ($7).
During VBS, we are working together for peace!
Theme Verse: "So let's strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up." Romans 14:19
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Workshop Scheduled
A Days for Girls Workshop has been scheduled for Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 1-4 pm in the Witherspoon Room. Please contact Jo Grimley with questions for more information. She can be emailed HERE.
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Furniture Ministry Update
The FM is greatly in need of these items:
Sofas, kitchen tables and chairs, towels, frying pans, sauce pans of all sizes, dinner plates, salad plates, cereal/soup bowls, flatware.
Until our warehouse reopens, we will be limiting the number of donated items we accept. We will be accepting: Mattress sets in good shape, sofas, loveseats, kitchen/dining tables and chairs, kitchen items, towels, linens (except king size), lamps.
Our office is now in Room 122 of the church, and our office hours are still Mondays 1:00-4:00 pm. Call 336-212-2937 to arrange pick up of larger items. Thank you for your loyal support!
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The Food Pantry
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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Monthly Giving at FPCB
Did you know that the FPCB Mission Team creates a Monthly Giving Calendar to give you an opportunity to engage in the ministry of giving and mission? Each month, in addition to the food pantry collection, a community mission partner is highlighted. Sometime we have to shuffle things a bit to accommodate our community partners such as we must do for May. Our monthly giving focus for May was the Presbyterian Women Book Collection for Andrew Elementary students. The Principal asked if the PW could give the books a little earlier to give her more time to sort and distribute before the end of the school year. The PW graciously agreed to the request and purchased many books at the May Memorial book sale (wonderful how that community event coincided with the need!). With the change, the FPCB Monthly Giving for May will not be the book collection but will focus on collecting items for the food pantry. Thank you Presbyterian Women for answering the call to serve and embracing the flexibility needed to do so. The PW will be gathering books for Andrews until April 21.
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Concerns and Celebrations | | |
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Keith Massie- Surgery- 4/27
Mary Lou Massie
Jim Putnam- Home
Fred Sisley- Home
Sue McCrone-Bradshaw
Sylvia Harris
Marion Stadler
Fran Reed
Paul Gensinger
Dean Vaughn
Diane Barnwell
Kathy / Peter Johnson
Bob Ellis Family
Jeff Davis- brother of Kathy Johnson
Mildred Massengill
Lloyd Conklin (Homeplace) - Becky Wagoner
Jane Beck
Kelly / Jonathan Glenn
Christian Sympathy is expressed to the family of Rachel Mooneyham at the death of her brother, Jonathan Mooneyham on Monday, April 24, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on May 6, 2023, at New Garden Friends Meeting in Greensboro.
Please note:
Requests for prayer are intended to be private and confidential. Please be respectful of the privacy of those on the list. When in doubt, please consult with one of the pastors.
Pastor on Call April 28-30 Stewart Rawson (803-348-6143)
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Financials & Meeting Minutes
Click here to view the March 2023 Financial Statement
Click here to view the February Session Minutes
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