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9am - Preschool (Monday - Friday)
10am - Women's Bible Study Zoom
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8:30am - Men's Gathering
9:30am - PW Coordinating Team Meeting
10am - Staff Meeting
12:30pm - Knitwits & Happy Hookers
6:30pm - Women's Bible Study
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5:30pm - Wednesday Night Supper
6pm - Children's Choir Rehearsal
6:15pm - 2nd Street Ringers Rehearsal
6:15pm - Pastor's Midweek Refresh/Faith, Friends, & Fellowship
6:30pm - Kairos Band Rehearsal
7pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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Saturday, February 10th
1pm - Book Promotion/Birthday Celebration for Ben LeBoutillier
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9:15am - Kairos worship in fellowship hall
10am - Congregational Meeting in fellowship hall
10:15am - Education hour
11:15am - Traditional worship in sanctuary
11:30am - Middle School Youth meet in MS room
12pm - Middle School Youth/Heritage Group Souper Bowl Luncheon
12:30pm - Sabbath Soup
6pm - High School Super Bowl dinner
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If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14:26-27
Submitted by Dave Rowe
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This Sunday, February 11
This Sunday morning, we will continue with our regular schedule with Kairos worship at 9:15am in the fellowship hall, the education hour at 10:15am, and traditional worship in the sanctuary at 11:15am. Richard Floyd will preach "Tempted by the Light." The scripture for Sunday is Mark 9:2-8.
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February 5
Connie Bray
February 6
Bryant Kirkland
February 7
Melissa Burton
Billy Hilton
Ella Montgomery
Deke Shepler
Angela Simmons
February 8
Brodie Ham
Clegg Monroe
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February 9
Ben LeBoutillier
Gary Miller
Bill Taylor
February 10
Andrew Pitts
Jimmy Purgeson
February 11
Dixon Mitchell
Susan Owen
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Wednesday Night Suppers
We continue our regular Wednesday Night schedule this Wednesday, February 7. We will have a WNS at 5:30pm. The menu includes Texas chili, baked potatoes with fixings, tortilla chips, chicken wings, and green salad. Sign up by 5pm this Tuesday HERE or by calling the church office. After supper, we'll have a Pastor's Midweek Refresh and Faith, Friends, & Fellowship for the K-5th grades.
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A Special Invitation
Morganna and Ben LeBoutillier would like to invite you to celebrate Ben's 30th birthday and book launch - Practical Advice for a Better World. The celebration is in the FPC fellowship hall this Saturday, February 10th from 1 - 3pm. Come enjoy cake and hear about Ben's book that offers solutions for handling society's biggest discords, concerns, and hopes for the future. For more details and to RSVP, please click HERE.
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Lenten Opportunity
Starting mid-February, we invite you to connect with FPC members and friends through a small group study of Walter Brueggemann's A Way Other Than Our Own, compiled by our own Richard Floyd . Groups will be divided as we do for our congregational retreats and will meet weekly throughout the Lenten season . Books are available online or at Kim's desk for $11. Sign up online or at the church office by this Wednesday, February 7.
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Congregational Meeting
Please mark your calendars for a congregational meeting between the two services this Sunday, February 11. We will meet in the fellowship hall at 10am and plan to have everyone to their Sunday School classes as close to 10:15 as possible.
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FPC Office Hours
The church office is open from 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday. However, it will be closed (and doors locked) from 1:00 to 2:00 for lunch.
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PW Honorary Life Membership and Offerings
The PW would love for you to submit nominations during the month of February for the PW Honorary Life Membership which recognizes women for their service to their church and community. You can submit names and see past recipients at the church office or online. Traditionally, the Presbyterian Women have collected two yearly offerings: a Thank Offering and a Birthday Offering. This year , the Offerings are being combined and will be collected on April 21st in conjunction with PW’s presentation of Honorary Life Memberships. Of course, donations will be gratefully accepted at any time.
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Worship Flowers
Flowers make our two worship spaces even more beautiful, and you can provide them in honor or memory of a loved one. Look at the sign up on our website and choose a date that is special to you.
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Middle School Food Drive
Our Middle School youth are collecting items to benefit the Backpack Program through February 21. Please bring instant oatmeal and grits packets, cereal cups, muffin packets, biscuit mix, and cereal bars to the church office.
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Scam Warning
Your periodic reminder that scammers often try to impersonate pastors. You should always double check the email address if you receive any suspicious solicitation from Richard, Heather, or any other FPC employee. Don’t hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions.
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Scholarship Application
FPC has scholarships available for post high school studies. The application is due on March 31. A copy of the application is available in the church office or under sign ups on the website.
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New FPC Book Club Read
The FPC Book Club is now reading "An Immense World" by Ed Yong. We will meet on Thursday, February 15 at 7pm in the parlor to discuss this book. The author is speaking with the LRU Visiting Writers Series on Tuesday, February 13 at 7pm in the Grace Chapel on Lenoir Rhyne's campus.. You still have time to grab a copy and join us!
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New Bus!
FPC has a new (to us) bus thanks to your generosity! With your gifts and the future sale of the old bus, we still have a gap to be filled. If you would like to donate, please specify “bus replacement” on any Venmo, online, or check donations.
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Wednesday Volunteer Need
Thanks to everyone who has signed up to volunteer on Wednesday nights. We still need more clean-up help after dinner. Parents of K-5th grade kids – this is a great opportunity for adult fellowship while your kids are at Faith, Friends, & Fellowship!
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Knitwits & Happy Hookers
This group meets on Tuesdays at 12:30pm in the parlor to knit, crochet, pray, and have fellowship. They welcome everyone, whether experienced or new at these crafts, to join them as they provide prayer shawls and other items for our congregation, friends, and community.
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Worship Art
We would love to see any artwork that our youth or children create during worship. Please send it to [email protected]. We may share some of these wonderful creations on our social media accounts.
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Sunday Morning Welcoming Greeters
Welcoming your church family and visitors on Sunday mornings is only a 20-minute commitment! Sign up online to volunteer either from 9-9:20, 10-10:20, or 11-11:20. You just need a nametag and a smile!
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Youth Opportunities
We need a youth liturgist and an acolyte during our sanctuary services. Sign up online or email Kiki Neale at [email protected].
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New Online Sign Ups
Sign ups for the new year are now available under Resources on hickoryfpc.org!
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Favorite Bible verses are so meaningful to everyone. Email Beth Taylor with your favorite Bible verse if you haven't had the chance so we can share it on our weekly calendar. | | |
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Church Office: (828) 322-6343
237 2nd St. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
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