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Dear Friends,
It has been said that love makes the world go round. It has also been said that money spins the planet. Our next “Games People Play” is Monopoly, and money (plus property) definitely makes the pieces go round.
Jesus talks about money a lot. Some of his parables simply use money as an illustration, but money and how we use it is a primary concern for Jesus. Every family has a money narrative, and more often than not, that narrative is a delicate topic. The larger church family has a money narrative too, one that has generated lively debates throughout the centuries. What is your family’s money story? How does that story intersect with the life of faith?
This Sunday, through the lens of Luke 18:18-27 and Monopoly we’ll wonder together about our money story and stories here and now. And I promise, there’s good news in there for all of us and for the church, too.
Grace and peace,
Ellen
Please join us for worship this Sunday as we welcome Rev. Casey Aldridge, new Associate Pastor at FPC! A welcome reception for Casey will follow worship on the front lawn.
Our final Selah of the summer will be on Sunday, August 6. Worship will begin at 5 PM in Davis Hall and be followed by dinner. All are welcome to attend! The cost for dinner is $12 for ages 12 and up. Children under 12 eat free. Dinner reservations must be made using this link or by calling the reservations line: 704-788-2100, #7, by Noon, on Thursday, August 3.
Usher sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0948acab2dabf49-fpcusher
Lay Reader sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0948acab2dabf49-scripture
link for online worship: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfpzVUz-ZgaCJuogIMor8Iw/live
link to Ellen's sermon podcasts: https://bit.ly/Sermons_FPCConcord
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Thank you to everyone who allowed us to borrow items for Vacation Bible School! Re-purposing items is in alignment with our commitment to the “Call to Restore Creation” as an Earth Care congregation.
If you loaned us items, you should have received an e-mail last week indicating that your rugs, scarves, etc. are ready for pick-up in the Fellowship House foyer.
We do have a couple of things that were not photographed at drop off and we are not sure who they belong too. These include a set of three colorful baskets and a few scarves.
If you allowed us to borrow items and you have NOT yet received a pick-up e-mail, please e-mail René Prager at r.prager@firstpresconcord.org.
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July 6, 2023 marked 25 years of faithful service for Heath Ritchie at FPC.
Heath's official title is “maintenance supervisor,” but he does a little bit of everything. If things run smoothly, it’s largely due to Heath.
It’s not easy being Heath. His hardworking and gracious ways make life abundantly easier for all of us! And we are so grateful!
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Bye Bye Birdie at Salisbury Piedmont Players Theatre | |
A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world, and this production features our own Jonathan Ewart!
Tickets - 704-633-5471 or www.piedmontplayers.com
The play runs this month: July 14,15,21,22,28,29 at 7:30 PM and July 16,23,30 at 2:30 PM
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Fun, Fellowship and Baseball! | |
Join us for fun, fellowship and baseball during a Kannapolis Cannonballers game on Sunday afternoon, July 30, at 1:00 PM.
Tickets are $12, but $2 of the ticket price goes to concessions. Reserve your ticket through the reservation line, 704-788-2100 #7, leave your name, and the number of tickets you would like to purchase by Noon on Tuesday, July 18.
Tickets can be paid for on the church website using the miscellaneous option under giving, using a check payable to First Presbyterian Church, or with cash when you pick them up in the church office.
Pickup dates are Wednesday, July 19 through Wednesday, July 26.
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The Farm at Dover Vineyards is offering complimentary pick-your-own zinnias for FPC (and Poplar Tent PC) members and friends to pick up and take for homebound and hospital visits!
Bring your own vases or use what they have at the farm!
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Red Cross Cabarrus County VIP Blood Drive | |
Monday, July 17th, 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
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Visit with Local Authors at the Lunch Bunch | |
Join the Lunch Bunch in Davis Hall at 11:45 AM on Wednesday, July 26th and spend time with church member, Debbi Burke, and her long-time neighbor, Mary Reese, who started writing a historical novel together many years ago—just for fun. They joined efforts under the pen name, Deborah Reese, and published their first book-- related to events of the War of 1812 in Maryland-- called Two Wars Raging (available in our Church Library) during the covid lockdowns. Their new book about people living in Charleston at the end of the American Revolution, Low Country Boil, was recently released. Find out how the two friends worked together to write with one voice. Guests are welcome!
Lunch will be available with reservations for $9 and need to be made by calling our Church Reservation Line at 704-788-2100 Option # 7.
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Lay Liturgists
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read scripture in worship on Sundays.
Nursery
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Ushers
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Sanctuary on Sundays
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.
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Rev. Ellen Crawford True
Psalm 90:1-2, 12-17, Luke 18:18-27
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Thursday, July 13
8:30 AM Academic Learning Center (Fellowship House)
Sunday, July 16
9:45 AM S&D Class (Fellowship House)
10:00 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
11:00 AM Worship (Sanctuary)
12:00 PM Welcome Reception (Front Lawn)
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Monday, July 17
10:15 AM Youth Meals on Wheels Route (Fellowship House)
2:30 PM Cabarrus County VIP Blood Drive (Davis Hall)
Tuesday, July 18
2:00 PM Staff Meeting (Fellowship House Sunroom)
7:00 PM AlAnon (Commons)
Wednesday, July 19
10:30 AM Bible Study (Fellowship House)
5:00 PM Congregational Care Meeting (Fellowship House Sunroom)
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Birthdays
July 13 - Scott Connelly, Rob Steel
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, Collins Elizabeth Hahn
To enjoy a sung Happy Birthday, click here!
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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
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The Commons Prayer Room:
Open to FPC: Sunday until 1:00 PM,
Tuesday10 AM - 5 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 5 PM
Open to FPC and the public: Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
Group times available with prior arrangement
Memorial Garden:
info@firstpresconcord.org
36 Spring Street SW
Concord NC 28025
Garden Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Closed Monday
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