Weekly News & Updates

Children's Sabbath Sunday Thanks

A special thank you to all who participated in our very special Children's Sabbath Service on October 20th. It was truly a very moving and meaningful service. Enjoy this picture taken during the service.

FPCB Western NC Hurricane Relief Update

We have been in contact with the Presbytery of Western NC to discern the best ways to assist the communities, especially the small communities. Two people in the Presbytery of Western NC have been appointed to organize assistance efforts. Julie Hester assists in distributing financial gifts to the areas most in need. Lance Perry connects work teams and individuals with construction and cleanup projects. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is meeting with Salem Presbytery and The Presbytery of Western NC on October 31 to begin a plan for putting structures in place for teams to come serve. Members of our Mission Team will be in attendance. We look forward to seeing how the Spirit will move us to be the hands and feet of Christ in those areas. Please let Charlotte Nance-Allbright (callbright@fpcburlington.org) or Paul Reeves (paulreeves236@gmail.com) know if you want to be part of the work team. Your generous donations to the Western NC Hurricane Relief Fund have been sent to communities in need in Western NC as well as used to help create, make, process, and ship clean up buckets that will be used in Western NC. Thank you so much!

Thank You for Donating Hygiene Kits

Many thanks to all who gathered supplies and made hygiene kits for residents in western North Carolina. We were able to donate 62 kits to this relief effort. Our church’s collection has been sent on its way to the mountains through the Presbyterian Network of Churches. For those residents who lost so much, or everything, these basic essentials will make such a difference as they try to get back on their feet. Thank you for blessing them with your generosity !

First UMC Graham invites you to meet at the table!

Join with several other congregations in our community at First United Methodist Church in Graham on November 5th at 7pm. Dr. Lunde and other area pastors will lead us in a time of prayer and communion as we celebrate our unity in Christ!

Dedication Sunday

Members are reminded that October 27, 2024 has been designated as "Dedication Sunday" at FPC-Burlington. The Gratitude and Generosity Team's stewardship campaign for the 2025 church year - "Good Stewards of God's Grace" - will culminate with the formal blessing and dedication of your pledges in support of our 2025 operating budget. If you have not already submitted your 2025 pledge, we encourage you to do so by the completing and returning pledge cards on or before October 27. For those wishing to present your commitments in person during worship, pledges will be also be received during the dedication portion of our Sunday service. Your prayerful, sacrificial gifts allow us to plan and realize the success of our church's mission during the coming year. Thank you!

Mass in G—Franz Schubert, Sunday, November 3 - 10:00 a.m

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All Saints’ Music Service for 2024 will bring Schubert’s Mass in G into the context of worship. Accompanied by a chamber ensemble, the Chancel Choir will be joined by soprano Polly Butler Cornelius, tenor Wilson Jeffreys, and baritone Kenneth Lee. A Prayer of Thanksgiving will incorporate the names of those saints in this congregation who entered the Church Triumphant during the past year. An offering to support the Music Fund of FPC will be received.

Seipp/Williams Duo

A concert of music for trumpet and organ will be presented Sunday afternoon, November 3 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Trumpeter Chuck Seipp and Organist Craig Williams will play music of Handel, Vivaldi, and Bach, as well as music of Gershwin, Mussorgsky, and several patriotic favorites! They will be assisted by Rob McConnell, trumpet and Patrick Murphy, piano. Trumpeter Chuck Seipp played with the U.S. Army Band (Pershing’s Own) for over 30 years, ending his career as Leader. Organist Craig Williams has served as organist at West Point Chapel for many years. An offering to support the Music Fund of FPC will be received.

To be “salty” is to enhance flavor. As a “Salty Saint”, we enhance the flavor of life with each other in fellowship.

All Salty Saints in your 60s and 70s, mark your calendars for these upcoming fellowship opportunities, and encourage others to join! No rsvp is needed!

Please send your contact information to whl9663@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our list of Salty Saints

Thursday November 7

-Friendsgiving gathering at Greg and Wendy Lunsford’s home, details to follow

And here's some info about our service project:

We are proposing that, in addition to making monetary donations to any of the sites noted in today’s E-Blast to address the immediate need for funds in Western NC, we as a group answer the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance call for Clean Up Buckets. We are proposing that the Salty Saints create these buckets as outlined at the PDA website and bring them to the Salty Saints Friendsgiving gathering at the Lunsford’s home on November 7th. We will then take the buckets to church for subsequent delivery to PDA and Western NC. Alternatively, the buckets can be delivered to the church, room #402 by November 7th. Donations to cover the $3.00 processing fee for each bucket will also be accepted.

The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance website with clean up bucket details is:

https://pda.pcusa.org/page/kits/#bucket

Memorial PW Service and Life Membership Ceremony

 Presbyterian Women would like to extend an invitation to the congregation, our families, and friends to attend our annual Memorial Service and Life Membership Ceremony. The service and ceremony will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, and they will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in person. This annual service is an opportunity to recognize and honor the ladies in our church who have passed away during the past year. The PW will also recognize two women who have served our congregation faithfully with PW Honorary Life Memberships. Following the service and ceremony, Presbyterian Women will gather in the Witherspoon Room for a potluck supper. The Thank Offering will be collected at the dinner. The Thank Offering is collected every Fall to support national and international mission projects. Come join us for this beautiful service and opportunity for fellowship.

The Bereavement Team Needs Your Help!

Do you like to bake or provide snacks every once in a while? Would you be able to help periodically with a reception following a memorial service? Would you be willing to take the lead on a reception every once in a while?

There are SO MANY WAYS to help with taking care of our families who are mourning and celebrating the lives of their loved one.

There is no requirement of time/duties for this team. We are collecting names of folks (women OR men!) who would be willing to be contacted when we have bereavement needs. If you can't help that time, you just don't sign up! An easy way to volunteer at FPC.

If you are interested, please contact Carrie Tuttle ctuttle@fpcburlington.org.

More information will be coming soon!

Stepping Up: Protect our Community as a Sunday Roamer

Consider helping us keep our campus safe by signing up to be a Sunday Security Roamer. Not sure what that is? Each Sunday morning we are asking one individual to roam the building to ensure that we do not have anyone in the building who shouldn't be there. Not sure what to do? We have a guide to help answer your questions. Also, serving in this role allows us to keep our staff person on the cameras. We appreciate your help in keeping our campus safe. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Should you have questions, contact Leanna Giles at (336)214-5769 or leanna.giles@gmail.com.

See available slots and sign up HERE.

Sign Up for Ushers Guild 2024

Please contact John Walton (336) 263-6512 or waltonjohn518@gmail.com for more information. SIGN UP HERE!

Flower Donation Form 2024

Please use the form to donate flowers for worship in the sanctuary. ACCESS THE FORM HERE

Did you miss the Small Group information? It is not to late to sign up. Check out fpcsmallgroups.org for more information about these opportunities:

• The Pointe and Take Root Socials

• Field Trips of Faith & Justice and 508 Partnership Poetry Class

• Soul Food; Thank you, Jesus; and Prayer Shawl Ministry

• Walk-n-Talk; and Furniture Ministry

Find where God is calling you to learn, grow, and get to know your church family.

Sunday school happens each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Join an opportunity to learn and grow in faith!

Class Locations:

Adult Studies:

John Knox Room - John Knox Fellowship adult study - "Great Themes of the Bible"

Room 228 - Enrichment Class - "Understanding Christian Nationalism"

Room 203 - Take Root - "Feasting on the Word" & "Parables"

Children's Classes:

Room 101 - Nursery for infants through three year old

Room 223 - PreK & Kindergarten - "Wee Believe: We Belong to God"

Room 224 - 1st-5th Grades - Wonders of Worship - Field Trip led by the Children

Enrichment Sunday School Class



Everyone is welcome to attend the Enrichment Sunday School Class as we discuss Andrew Whitehead's book, American Idolatry, How Christian Nationalism Betrays The Gospel and Threatens The Church. Salem Presbytery has recommended this as a resource to gain insights into the threat of Christian Nationalism to the Church. We will meet at 9:00 am in room 228.

Furniture Ministry

Saturday was a great day for the Furniture Ministry. Forty-four individuals showed up to deliver beds, linens, dressers, kitchen tables and chairs, sofas, upholstered chairs, lamps and end tables, as well as kitchen wares to nine families in need. Our church members lifted and carried furniture and boxes as well as cleaned upholstery, polished wood, sorted linens, assembled lamps and packed dishes. A big thank you to all who participated. Please remember that we need strong backs and willing hands as well as gently used furniture and house hold goods. Thank you for your support of this ministry.

THE OCTOBER MISSION FOCUS IS CROSSROADS:

CrossRoads is the local nonprofit that offers free and confidential services to survivors and caregivers of survivors of sexual violence, child maltreatment, and human trafficking in the counties of Alamance, Caswell, and Person. These services include offering free access to resources. CrossRoads is in need of the following items to support this mission: Men's and boys’ personal care items (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, combs, brushes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hair care products for African American hair, etc...), Women's and girls' personal care items (same as items listed for men, also in need of feminine hygiene products and products specifically for African American hair), Children's diapers of all sizes (including pull ups), Underwear of all sizes for boys and girls, Underwear of all sizes for women, Sports bras in all sizes, T-shirts and sweatpants of all sizes for children, women and men. Donations can be dropped off in the bin outside the CDC (black & white hallway) door or inside in the Welcome Center. Thank you so much for your prayers and support. 

Andrews Elementary Reading Buddies

Do you want to be greeted by a smile from a child at Andrew’s Elementary School? If so, volunteer to be a Reading Buddy at Andrews. Volunteers go once a week and spend 30 – 60 minutes with a child or a few children. Sometimes the children read to you or you work with them on sight word recognition. For more information contact Jin-Jin Blackburn, jblackb@hotmail.com, 336-260-0689.

Andrews Snack Packing Ministry

Here's a few pictures of a recent snack packing day at FPC.

The Food Pantry

Please bring non-perishable foods for the Food Pantry. Drop them off in the collection bins outside the CDC entry anytime during the week or when you come to worship on Sunday morning.

Let's FALL Into Walk & Talk Each Tuesday Morning!!



We will meet on the steps outside the chapel. We will NOT walk if it is raining.

As the temperatures go down a bit, it's time to make your way to FPC on Tuesday mornings.

Come join us—it’s a great way to get exercise and have some fellowship at the same time.

Questions? Contact Carrie Tuttle

ctuttle@fpcburlington.org

Kelly Glenn - Knee Surgery - 10/22

Joan Marder - The Village at Brookwood, skilled care

Tennessee Shipman - ARMC - mother of Virginia Wilburn 

On-Going Prayer Concerns…

Ann Carter- ARMC

Paul Williams - brother of Joan Grady

Sandy Surratt - mother of Leanna Giles

Susie McKay - mother of Susan Kirkland

Malissa Enoch - granddaughter of Eddie Lee Lipscomb - injury

Mary Leighton Sellers - Hospice, at The Village at Brookwood — mother of Elizabeth Stanfill & David Sellers, & cousin of Joe McCutchen

JoAnn Hunt

Chris Baker

Diane Barnwell

Mildred Massengill - Homeplace

Laura Skow

Dean Vaughn

Kathy/Peter Johnson

Sue McCrone-Bradshaw

Barbara Rinker

Jo Birta Feroe

Laurie /Trevor Downs

Amanda Anderson

Barbara Higgs - Home - Hospice

Elsie West

Allison Keill

Christian sympathy is expressed to Rev. John W. Johnson and family at the death of his niece, Beth McLean, on October 1. A service will take place on November 9 at New Hope Presbyterian in Asheville, NC. 

Christian sympathy is expressed to the family of Martha Lilly who died on October 17. 

Also:

If you would like to have your name taken off the prayer list or added, please contact

Carrie Tuttle ctuttle@fpcburlington.org.

Minister on Call: 336.228.1703, choose option #9