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THE BANNER
April 18, 2018
Actionnel Fleurisma from OFCB Ministries
You are invited to a "Meet & Greet" on Monday, May 7th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. , at the home of Jock and Betsy Liles (691 Williamsburg Drive, Concord). Come meet Actionnel Fleurisma, founder of Operation Force for Christ Bayonnias (OFCB). Hear his story and learn about the amazing work being done in Bayonnais, Haiti and about mission opportunities for our church.
Please RSVP to Deborah Mesimer @ deborah.mesimer@firstpresconcord.org or 704-7882100
Wednesday Night Fellowship
On April 25th, please join our Children's Choir as they present their end-of-the year performance. They will be singing songs they have been working on throughout the year. Your week will definitely be brightened when you listen to these sweet voices sing (and dance). Menu: fried chicken, mac&cheese, collards, fruit, salad, dessert.
Opportunity for Racial Awareness Training in Concord
RISE! (Race: An In-depth Spiritual Examination) MedkMin
May 11-12, 2018 8:30 a:m - 5:15 p.m.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
525 Lake Concord Road NE
Intended to equip and empower our faith leaders, faith communities, and faith-based organizations to be at the forefront of challenging and combating systemic racism, the RISE! Workshop is a two-day (16-hour) workshop, which examines racism through a spiritual lens, highlighting both its historical roots and its current manifestations within religious institutions and faith practices.
Topics covered include: a) implicit bias and its impact on daily behaviors and decision-making; b) the history of race in the US and its implications today; c) differentiation of individual actions versus systemic racism; and d) the intersection of race and poverty. Fee $130  
Registration: racialequitycabarrus.org
Sign-up Links
Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper
April 26th, 6:00 p.m.

Sign-up  to help 
in the kitchen on
Wednesday evenings

PW Birthday Luncheon 
Sunday, May 6th, 12:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Flowers
To give the congregation a gift of
sanctuary flowers,  please click here
to sign-up for one or more Sundays
during the year.

Lay Liturgists
Sign up here to be a lay liturgist to
read scripture in worship on Sundays.

Calendar
Sunday, April 22nd
1 John 3:16-24
"Mister Rogers and the Gospel of Love"
Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum Preaching
Our " Noisy" Offering will be received at both services.
Sunday, April 22
8:45 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship (Baptism)
12:15 p.m. Called Session Meeting
3:00 p.m. Children's Choir (K-5th grade)
4:00 p.m. Middle School Choir
5:00 p.m. High School Choir
5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Fellowship
5:00 p.m. Officer Training
6:00 p.m. All Youth Supper
6:30 p.m. High School Youth Fellowship
Monday, April 23
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
11:30 a.m. AA
Tuesday, April 24
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
5:30 p.m. Officer Training
Wednesday, April 25
9:00 a.m.  First Kids Preschool
12:00 p.m. Cabarrus Wellness Coalition
5:45 p.m. Supper for Children's Choir
6:00 p.m.  Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m.  Children's Choir Program
7:30 p.m.  Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, April 26
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Advancement
Boards of Review
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3
Friday, April 27
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
Sunday, April 29
8:45 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship (Confirmation)
12:15 p.m. Reception for Confirmands
4:00 p.m. Middle School Choir
5:00 p.m. High School Choir
5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Fellowship
5:00 p.m. Officer Training
6:00 p.m. All Youth Supper
6:30 p.m. High School Youth Fellowship
Save the Date!
FIRST KIDS and FIRST VBS SUMMER CAMP
First Kids Summer Camp
June 4 - 7, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
(Rising 2 year olds - 2nd grade)
Registration Fee: $5 and Tuition: $60

First VBS Summer Camp
June 11 - 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Rising 2 year olds - Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 5th Grade)
Registration Fee: $5 No additional fee

Church Report
Condolences
The sympathy and condolences of the congregation are extended to Pam McDonald on the death of her mother, Jean McCombs, on Friday, April 13, 2018, in Faith, NC.
Attendance
Sunday, April 15th: 8:45 a.m. - 74 11:00 a.m. - 157
Birthdays
April 18 Ben Holland, Anne Niblock
April 19 Elizabeth Campbell, James Gibson, Judy Holloway, Sydney Lisk, Bob Pierce
April 20 Stephanie Bynum, Emma Teague, Remy Williams
April 21 Kimmy Byrd, Jim Gatherum, Lucas Kiser, Veronica McWilliams, Scott Watson
April 22 Matt Dugan, Brian Floyd, Spencer Seay, Marina Snellings, Mary Wilder
April 23 Jay Hollis, Patricia Miller
April 24 Caroline Cox, Ann Gluf, Jay Johnston, Will Lisk, Rene Prager
Staff
Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor 
for Care and Mission

Associate Pastor
for Christian Formation

Director of Music and Organist
Heath Ritchie
Maintenance Superintendent

Director of First Kids

Church Hostess

Wedding Director
Contact Info
First Presbyterian Church

70 Union Street
North Concord NC 28025 

Mailing Address: 
PO Box 789 Concord NC 28026-0789

Church Office Hours: 
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Memorial Garden:
(704) 786-8009
36 Spring Street SW
Concord NC 28025
 
Garden Hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Monday