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THE BANNER
January 23, 2019
Guest Preacher, George Slaton
This Sunday, January 27th we welcome the Rev. George Slaton to the pulpit. George grew up in Concord where he and his family were active members of First Presbyterian Church. He attended what is now Union Presbyterian Seminary and graduated from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. After serving churches in Florida and Tennessee, he completed a residency in pastoral psychotherapy in Atlanta GA. He served at Presbyterian Counseling Center in Wilmington NC from 1980 to 2010 where he was therapist and Executive Director. George is an honorably retired member of Charlotte Presbytery and works with its Conciliation Team.
Wednesday Night Fellowship
Join us on January 30th for Family Game Night with Lynne and Rachel! We hope to see you there! Please make your dinner reservations by noon Monday, January 28th.
Menu: chili (red & white), rice, taco bar, dessert.
Opportunity House Needs Women's Undergarments
REACHING PEOPLE IN PRACTICAL WAYS FOR JESUS

Now in existence for almost ten years, Opportunity House offers support for the disadvantaged in our community. In order to meet our mission, we rely on the generosity of individuals, churches, and businesses alike. Without the support of community-minded individuals like yourselves, we would not be able to continue our work serving the homeless, the unemployed, and the under-employed in our community each year.

Currently, Opportunity House is in need of women’s underwear, in all sizes. If you wish to help, the need is for sizes 5, 6, and 7 in bikini style, and for sizes 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in brief style, both styles in any fabric and any color. If you drop your items off in Fellowship House we will see that they get delivered. 
 
Thanks to all the members of First Presbyterian Church for your continuing support of Opportunity House.
Confirmation for 8th Grade Students
A Confirmation informational meeting for all 8th graders and their parents will be held on February 3rd, during the Sunday school hour (9:45-10:45) in the Library Conference room of the Education Building. This meeting will be a time to learn about the Confirmation journey at FPC and to ask questions. Mark your calendars and come join us! If you know you will be unable to attend, but would like your child to go through Confirmation, please contact Rachel as soon as possible. 
Sign-up Links
Wednesday Night Fellowship
Wednesday, January 30th
6:00 p.m., Davis Hall
Lay Liturgists
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read scripture in worship 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.
Shepherd for Sunday School
Please help us fill the Spring calendar!
Sign up here to be a Shepherd in our Elementary and Middle School Sunday School.
A Shepherd helps our teachers by being another adult in the room, to make sure that we have a safe classroom, and to fulfill the requirements of our Child and Youth Protection Policy. If you have questions about what it means to be a Shepherd, please reach out to one of the members of the Christian Education Committee or Rachel Vogado.  
Youth Newsletter
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about all events related to youth who are in 6th-12 grade.
Calendar
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Rev. George Slaton
Matthew 5:1-7
Our "Noisy" Offering will be received this Sunday during worship.
Sunday, January 27
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
3:00 p.m. Children's Choir
4:00 p.m. Youth Choir
5:00 p.m. Combined Youth Fellowship with dinner
Monday, January 28
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
9:30 a.m. Garden Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. AA
Tuesday, January 29
8:45 a.m. First Kids (Doughnuts with Daddy)
10:00 a.m. Adult Literacy Tutoring
Wednesday, January 03
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study
8:45 a.m. First Kids (Doughnuts with Daddy)
4:30 p.m. Interim Senior Pastor Search Com.
6:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, January 31
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 3
Friday, February 1
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
9:30 a.m. Adult Literacy Tutoring
Sunday, February 3
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Confirmation Information Meeting
11:00 a.m. Worship
12:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Lunch after church
3:00 p.m. Children's Choir
4:00 p.m. Youth Choir
Church Report
Birthdays
Jan 23 - Jennie Bethune, Elise Trabucco
Jan 24 - Julie Epler, Claire Kinane, H.L. Ruth
Jan 25 - Mark Carlough, Jim Epler, Craig Pless, Leigh Sparks
Jan 26 - Clara Dugan, Bailey Williams
Jan 27 - Courtney Clark
Jan 28 - Kathryn Kiser, Jerry McLester, Ginger Solomon
Jan 29 - Michael Gray, Julie Lopez, Laileigh Plyler, Jeri Price, Olivia Reiff, Robbie Sherrill
Staff
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, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Friday
The Commons Prayer Room Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Open for Scheduled Groups
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday mornings for FPC

Memorial Garden:
(704) 786-8009
36 Spring Street SW
Concord NC 28025
 
Garden Hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed Monday