If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and night wraps itself around me,”
even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is as bright as the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
~Psalm 139:12
Dear Friends,
This Sunday, June 12, we will begin a four-week worship series entitled “Telling Secrets.” Together we will explore what faith has to say about addiction, grief, depression, and anxiety. Too often we are ashamed of our struggles, and we think we should keep them to ourselves, especially in church.
For the next four Sundays, in the sermon and the whole of worship, we will be reminded of God’s faithfulness in the midst of our most difficult moments and the ways we as the body of Christ may be light and hope for one another. We will also be providing lists of agencies and other community mental health resources. If you have local resources to recommend, please pass them along.
On these Sundays and every day, may we be reminded of the God who holds us close and refuses to let the shadows have the final word.
Grace and peace,
Ellen
Scriptures and Topics for "Telling Secrets"
June 12: Psalm 139: 1-12; Matthew 18:10-14, Addiction
June 19: Job 2:11-13; John 11: 17-37, Grief
June 26: Jeremiah 8:18-22; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Depression
July 3: Romans 8:31-39; Matthew 6:25-34, Anxiety
Selah Service reminder
It was such a joy to worship with so many of you Sunday evening at our first Selah service. I hope you’ll plan to join us this summer for this informal gathering and invite others to join us, too.
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Do you have a box truck to help move artificial Christmas trees from storage to the church?
We are also still in need of the following items for VBS: red winter scarf, sleigh, dark colored umbrella, yellow poster board, seat cushions measuring approx. 21”x 24”, medieval costumes, crowns & tiaras, plastic sword & dagger, brown wrapping paper & twine, mannequin, small glass bottle.
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Thank you to the Youth who came to help with VBS preparations today!
We will have another workday next Wednesday, June 15th, 1-3 PM.
We may be doing some painting, so please dress accordingly.
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Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our goal for FPC’s Annual Campaign for Habitat for Humanity. We received $13,730 in contributions from the congregation. An additional $5,000 will be given from the Deacon’s Discretionary Fund, for a total gift of $18,730. If you would like to volunteer with this important ministry, please speak with one of the deacons. |
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Thursday Connection will meet this Thursday at 3:00 PM in the Journey Classroom. On June 9, 16, and 23, we will watch a short video that touches upon an issue of importance in our life of faith to spur discussion. No preparation needed. Each week will stand on its own. All are welcome! |
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2022 First Kids Graduating Class |
We congratulate the following First Kids who graduated from the preschool program and are headed to kindergarten or TK in the fall. They are grouped by class:
Olivia Black, Hazel Christy, Clara Duckworth, Sloan Evans, Delilah Feller, Audrey Fry, Sydney Johnson, Ella Kate Kane, Blake Kopasz, Lennon McLaughlin, Miles Marlow, Ezra Raymond, Jason Ross, Jordan Ross, C.J. Shankle, Morgan Sterka
Weston Aagaard, Jameson Flinn, Pragyan Kumaar, Findley Moore, Kensington Radcliff, Willow Rivers, Robbie Sherrill, Caroline Troutman, Reid Troutman, Bennett Ward, Rosi Whitlow
Isaac Austin, Lilly Carpenter, Hayes Clark, Tommy Golder, Lydia Grogg, Collins Hall, Hoke Hoekstra, Ward Hoekstra, Abigail Kittel, Hadley Morris, Zoey Peacock, Holt Thomas, and Remy Williams
We thank everyone who came out to support our parade last week, with special thanks to the Concord Police and Fire Department who made the evening even more special with their trucks, cars, and motorcycles.
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First Presbyterian Church will host a Rise Against Hunger meal
packaging event on Sunday afternoon, August 21, 2022
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Lay Liturgists
Sign up here to be a lay liturgist to
read scripture in worship on Sundays.
Nursery
Sign up here to volunteer in the Nursery on Sundays.
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Sanctuary Flowers
To give the congregation a gift of
to sign-up for one or more Sundays
during the year.
Ushers
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Sunday, June 12, 2022
Rev. Ellen Crawford True, preaching
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Thursday, June 9
3:00 PM Thursday Connection (Journey Room)
Friday, June 10
6:00 PM Brownie Camp-out (Davis Hall)
Saturday, June 11
8:00 AM Brownie Camp-out Ends (Davis Hall)
2:00 PM Iglehart Funeral (Sanctuary)
Sunday, June 12
9:45 AM S & D SS (FH)
9:45 AM New Member Class (FH)
10:00 AM Sanctuary Choir (Choir room)
11:00 AM Worship (Sanctuary or Live-stream)
5:00 PM Selah Service (Davis Hall)
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Monday, June 13
7:00 PM Boy Scout District Roundtable (Davis Hall)
Tuesday, June 14
2:00 PM Staff Meeting (FH Sunroom))
7:00 PM Boy Scouts (Youth Room)
7:00 PM Al Anon (Commons)
7:00 PM Session (Library Conference Room)
Wednesday, June 15
10:30 AM Bible Study (Fellowship House)
1:00 PM Youth VBS workshop (FH sunroom)
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Birthdays
June 9 - Nancy Bibby
June 10 - Kristin Morgan, Lisa Ostema, Amy Woolwine
June 11 - Jennie Morrison, Mary Niblock
June 12 - Gray Carpenter
June 13 - Woody Liles, Hines Liles, Mollie Mitzel
June 14 - Hayes Clark, Daniel Johnson
June 15 - Taylor Haynes, Kimberly Leatherman
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Ellen Crawford True
Senior Pastor/
Head of Staff
Julie Hill
Temporary Associate Pastor
René Prager
Director of Christian Education
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Director of Music and Organist
Choirmaster
Church Administrator
Kim Mazzola
Financial Administrative Asst.
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Heath Ritchie
Maintenance Superintendent
Director of First Kids
Wedding Director
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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 only for scheduled groups
36 Spring Street SW
Concord NC 28025
Garden Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Closed Monday
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