THE BANNER
July 13, 2022
Note from Ellen









Dear Friends,

In our Selah service on Sunday, we were given the opportunity to choose a simple sabbath practice, one small thing that helps us create space, wider margins where we can rest, pause, and breathe. I hope you’re finding some “uncluttered time and space” this week to catch a glimpse of where God is at work.


Grace and peace,
Ellen
New FPC Moms Group
On July 21 any moms that still have children at home are invited to Southern Strain Brewery at 7:00 PM for fellowship with other moms. Hope to see you there!
Save the Date!
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Presbyterian Women
Fall Spiritual Event

 
Youth Road Trip to Asheville!
All Youth (rising 6th-12th grade) and high school class of 2022 are invited on a road trip to Asheville!

When: Tuesday, July 26 Time - Approx 8AM -4PM

We will gather at the church and carpool to Asheville. Our primary goal is to visit 12 Baskets Cafe Poverty Initiative in Asheville (Asheville Poverty Initiative). We will bring some needed supplies to the organization and enjoy fellowship there, including lunch and an opportunity to serve and learn.
We plan to stop at Pearon's Falls (or another waterfall), on the way to or from Asheville. The walk to Pearson's Falls (Waterfalls Near Saluda | Pearson's Falls & Glen | Saluda, NC (pearsonsfalls.org)) is just a 1/4 mile. Participants are encouraged to bring $5 for park admission.
We will return to the church at approximately 4PM.

Please RSVP no later than July 18th so that we can ensure both ample seats in our carpool AND advance notice to 12 Baskets Cafe regarding our lunch numbers. Thank you! 2022-2023 Youth: Youth Road Trip to Asheville (signupgenius.com)

Other Youth opportunities:

VBS Debrief Meeting
A huge thank you to everyone who helped with VBS!
I hope that you can join us this Thursday, July 14th, at 11AM in the Library Conference Room for a debriefing on our week. The goal is to get feedback - what went great and where we have room to make things even better! We will talk about curriculum; rotation content, location, time allowed; groups - size, ages, number of adults & youth; and everything else that we can think of.
We will plan to keep the meeting to no more than an hour.
Please take a moment to RSVP (yes or no). That will allow us to shift to a larger or smaller space based on numbers that we are expecting. Thank you!
Cabarrus County VIP Blood Drive
Monday, July 18th , in Davis Hall from
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
To schedule an appointment click here and enter 28025 or
visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Cabarrus VIP Blood Drive
Sign-up Links
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Calendar
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Rev. Ellen Crawford True, preaching
Thursday, July 14
11 AM VBS Debriefing Meeting (Library Conference Room)
Sunday, July 17
9:45 AM S & D SS (FH)
10:00 AM Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
11:00 AM Worship (Sanctuary or Live-stream)
5:00 PM Selah Service (Davis Hall)
5:30 PM Sunday Supper (Davis Hall)
Monday, July 18
10:00 AM Healing Shawls (Fellowship House)
10:15 AM Meals on Wheels (Fellowship House)
10:00 AM Meals on Wheels (Fellowship House)
2:30 PM Cabarrus County VIP Blood Drive (Davis Hall)
6:30 PM Worship & Music Mtg (Journey Room, Ed Bldg)
Tuesday, July 19
2:00 PM Staff Meeting (FH Sunroom))
5:30 PM Memorial Garden Meeting (Fellowship House)
7:00 PM Al Anon (Commons)
Wednesday, July 20
10:00 AM Website Meeting (Fellowship House)
Church Report
Condolences
The sympathy and condolences of the congregation are extended to the family of Plase Maxwell "Chris" Christenbury Jr. as they mourn his passing on June 26, 2022, and to the family of Guy Moody Beaver Jr. as they mourn his passing on July 6, 2022. Click here for a link to Guy's obituary.
Birthdays
July 14 - Deacon Garmon, Caren McBride, George Patterson
July 16 - Kathy Carpenter, Sarah Macaluso
July 17 - Shirley Brannan, Anna Ruth Morrison
July 18 - Julie Cannon, Sara Dobson, Nan Ellis, Josh Hitt
July 19 - Nicki Bryant
July 20 - Adam Burke, Gary Cannon, Will Rotan
**To enjoy a sung happy birthday, click here!**
Staff
Ellen Crawford True
Senior Pastor/
Head of Staff 
ellen.crawfordtrue@firstpresconcord.org

Julie Hill
Temporary Associate Pastor


René Prager
Director of Christian Education



Director of Music and Organist

Choirmaster

Suzanne Russell
Church Administrator

Kim Mazzola
Financial Administrative Asst.

Heath Ritchie
Maintenance Superintendent


Director of First Kids


Wedding Director
Contact Info
First Presbyterian Church
(704) 788-2100

70 Union Street North
Concord NC 28025 

Mailing Address: 
PO Box 789 Concord NC 28026-0789

Church Office Hours: 
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Friday
The Commons Prayer Room:
Open only for scheduled groups

Memorial Garden: memorialgarden@buddgroup.com

36 Spring Street SW
Concord NC 28025
 
Garden Hours: 
Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Closed Monday