Monday, October 14th

9am - Preschool (M-Th)

10am - Women's Bible Study zoom

11am - PW Circle 2 Meeting

7pm - Book club discussion of Thirteen Moons

8:30am - Men's Gathering

10am - PW Circle 7 meeting

10am - Staff meeting

12:30pm - Knitwits & Happy Hookers

6:30pm - Women's Bible Study

Wednesday, October 16th

5:30pm - Wednesday Night Supper

6pm - Children's Choir Rehearsal

6:15pm- Handbell Choir Rehearsal

6:15pm - Pastor's Midweek Refresh/Wednesdays With Friends

6:30pm - Kairos Band Rehearsal

7pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal

9:30am - Art Class

1pm - Preschool staff meeting

6pm - Worship committee meeting

Friday, October 18th

6:30am - Men's Bible Study

9am - Preschool closed for teacher workday

9:15am - Kairos worship in fellowship hall

10:15am - New Member class/Education hour

11:15am - Sanctuary worship

12:15pm - Stated Session meeting

4:30pm - Youth meet for Stewardship dinner

6pm - Stewardship dinner

Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. They replied, “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory.” “You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?” “We can,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with, but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared.” When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:35-45

October 14

Carol Robinson

October 15

Clara Broster

Marianna Raugh

Nolan Richardson

October 16

Jay Crane

Amanda Hilton

Kathleen Pate

October 17

Wade Harrell

October 18

Phil Armstrong

John Dollar

October 20

Susan Guest

Stewardship Dinner

Make plans to join us this Sunday, October 20th at 6pm for our annual Stewardship Dinner. SIGN UP for the complimentary meal by THIS WEDNESDAY, October 16. Our theme is “The 4 Corners of Generosity,” and our speaker is Jeannie DuBose, author and speaker who works with organizations focused on health and spirituality, business executives, faith communities, and groups in the NC prison system. It will be a wonderful night, but we do need volunteers to make it happen. Please consider signing up to help with this special night for our church.

FPC Book Club



Our book club is now meeting on the second Monday, every other month, beginning tonight at 7pm in the parlor.. We will discuss Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazer. On December 9, we'll discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. We'd love to have you join us!

Realm Update

Please contact beth@hickoryfpc.org with questions as we transition to our new database. We are happy to help before dinner on Wednesdays or any time at your convenience. Please note: everyone’s basic contact information will be available to our members online beginning November 1. Please email Beth Taylor if you would like to opt out.

Alzheimer's Fundraiser in Hickory

The 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place in the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory on Saturday, October 26. CLICK HERE to register or donate to this worthy cause.

Hurricane Relief Page

Please visit our website and look under the About tab for our Hurricane Relief page. You'll find the latest updates we have on ways to give and volunteer. Please EMAIL BETH TAYLOR with any updates you can share.

Blessing Box Update

Thanks so much for supporting our Blessing Box! We encourage you to fill our box with individually packaged non-perishable foods, toiletries, and clothing. You are welcome to fill the box yourself or drop off your donations at the church office.

YMCA Yoga at FPC

The Hickory YMCA is holding yoga classes in our high school room while they are under construction. They have graciously offered free classes to our members age 13 and above while they are using our space. Click here for the latest schedule.

Worship Flowers

You can sign up to place flowers in one of our worship spaces in memory or honor of a loved one. You’ll find all the details under sign-ups on our website.

Church Office: (828) 322-6343

237 2nd St. NW

Hickory, NC 28601