Mind the Gap: Midweek Bible Study with FPC and Sardis Presbyterian Church

This fall, as the Narrative Lectionary takes us through the Old Testament by a different path than last fall, our friends at Sardis Presbyterian Church have invited us to join them for a study of the texts that fall between the Sunday readings.

Led primarily by the Rev. Dr. Joe B. Martin and occasionally by Renda Brinson, Casey Aldridge, and Jodi Martin, the study will consider stories and events that took place between the Sunday readings. The group meets in person and on Zoom on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.

For more information and/or the Zoom link, contact Ellen, Casey, or Jodi.

Youth Group News

Youth Group Schedule:

• Middle & High School: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Dinner: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Location: Davis Hall



Upcoming Youth Events:

10/4-5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Davis Hall - Minute to Win It games and dinner.

10/11**No Youth Group**

10/18-5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Davis Hall - Youth Group

10/25-5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Scavenger Hunt - more information to come.

We also need families to sign up for meals. Please use the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4AA9AA29A2FECF8-65961766-youth

Blessing of the Animals

This Sunday, October 4, at 3:00 PM, we will gather on the Fellowship House lawn for the Blessing of the Animals service.

Please make sure your pet is on a leash.

If your pet/pets are unable to attend, a picture is great.

We will be collecting donations for the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter and the Humane Society of Concord/Greater Cabarrus. The staff and volunteers of these organizations work very hard to provide a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for these animals. Please bring your donations, (see list below) and they will be delivered to the shelter.

Invite your friends and neighbors as we gather to worship God and to give thanks for, celebrate, and care for all of God's creatures great and small. Join us for human snacks and pet treats!

See you there!

Requested Donations:

Newspaper (need is great)

Paper towels

Dawn dish soap

Laundry detergent

Bleach

Clumping Cat litter

Litter pans

Canned paté cat food

Dry cat and kitten food 

Cat toys

Gently used towels and blankets

Durable dog toys like Kongs and Nylabones

Gently used leashes and collars 

Canned dog food (pate preferred over chunked)

Dry puppy and dog food

Puppy pee pads

Dog toys

In case of rainy or inclement weather,

we will have the service under the porte-cochère.

Coltrane-Webb Coat Drive

The Deacons’ Mission Committee is excited to partner with Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School this year. We’re beginning our work together with an October coat drive!

The school has identified a need for extra coats that can be given to students when colder weather arrives. We can help make sure every child has something warm to wear this winter.

Throughout October, we’re collecting new children’s coats with the tags still attached.

Donation boxes will be located:

In the narthex

In the Fellowship House

Every coat will go directly to a child who needs it. Thank you for helping us keep Coltrane-Webb’s students warm!

Save the Date

Plan to join us in Davis Hall on Sunday, October 18 following worship, for a Potluck Lunch.

Mr. C's chicken will be provided,

bring your favorite sides, desserts, and beverages to share.

See you there!

Noisy Offering Results

On Sunday we collected $1,430.01 for the Backpack Program at Coltrane Webb!

Thank you for your generosity.

September Lunch Bunch

Fourteen members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and a program by Kathy Lista, director and founder of the Open Door House. This groundbreaking program provides shelter and guidance for young people 18 to 21 years old who have aged out of foster care but still need support and help to make a better future for themselves. They are changing the lives of many forgotten young people who didn't get a fair start in life and helping them get education, job training, and life skills before facing the world alone. You can learn more about this unique program right here in Cabarrus County at www.theopendoorhouse.org

Welcome New Members

On Sunday during worship we welcomed Carson, Eddie, and Arlis Melo (pictured to the left),

Bonnie Ewing, below left, and Sherrie and John Neely, below right.