“Who is My Neighbor?”

The blues and the yellows were not friends until…(check out “Who is My Neighbor?” from the church library to find out more).

We enjoyed a live action rendition of this story, followed by a snack and activity, on Monday. The afternoon storm gifted us with extra time together – enough time to check out books and read a 2^nd story!

Next Monday, July 20, we will meet at Two Scoops at 1:30 PM for a story and ice cream.

Youth Group Ice Cream Social

All Youth, rising 6^th grade and older, are invited to an ice cream social on Monday, July 27, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in Davis Hall. Drop in or stay the whole time. You are welcome to bring your favorite ice cream or topping or just come and enjoy a refreshing treat! Youth parents are welcome to drop off or join the party!

Some of our new and returning Youth Group volunteers will join us, so Youth will have an opportunity to meet & reconnect with our Youth Group team. Mrs. Prager looks forward to this opportunity to say good-bye before she ends her time on the First Pres campus as the Director of Christian Education. Hope to see you on July 27!

THE BRITISH ARE COMING—and we hope you are too!!!

. . . To Lunch Bunch on JULY 28th that is. . .



July’s guest speaker at Lunch Bunch will be Ed Niven and, though he is a Redcoat, he is 100% American. In fact, he is a card-carrying member of the Sons of the American Revolution. But, somebody has to be the enemy in all of those reenactments! Ed is considered to be a regional expert on King George’s Army during the Revolution. And he will bring some of his collection of artifacts and memorabilia with him. So come and hear about the life of the British soldier in the 18th century and find out how the Revolution looked from the other side as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Davis Hall at 11:45 on Tuesday, July 28. 

 Children above the age of 8 and accompanied by responsible adults are invited to take part in this special program. 

We’ll have a special All-American lunch of hot dogs with mustard, ketchup, some chili and slaw, chips, watermelon and brownies for this special intergenerational event. The cost for this little” indoor cookout” will be $12/person. Everyone will need to make a reservation by noon on Thursday, July 23 by calling the Church Reservation line at 704-788-2100 option 7.  Please leave your name, the number of meals needed, and a phone number where you can be reached on the recording. Please feel free to brown bag if this menu does not suit you but we still need to know you are coming but not buying lunch. 

Three volunteers for easy set up and clean up would be welcome. Contact Cathy Floyd with questions.



. . . AND, just so you know whose side we are on, we are working on booking the best American patriot we can find to be with us later this year!!  

June Lunch Bunch

Twenty one members and guests from our Lunch Bunch toured Davidson College last month.

Reverend Daniel Heath shared some of the college's history with us and showed us some of the oldest antebellum buildings that were largely built by slaves. Davidson College has recently installed a larger-than-life sculpture titled "With The Hands" in memory of those workers and has converted Oak Row to a small museum on campus dedicated to the contributions of members of the local black community to the college. 

Afterwards, we enjoyed "lunch with a view" at the North Harbor.

The Lunch Bunch has great programs and they are open to people of all ages and to guests. If you are not attending because you think Lunch Bunch is only for retirees, you are missing out. 

Save the Date!

Please join us on Sunday, August 9th

in Worship for the annual

Blessing of the Backpacks

to kick off the new school year

TOGETHER!

Vamos!

“Let’s Go Together” was the theme for our week at Passport Kids Camp. We enjoyed four days and three nights at Montreat. Each day included worship celebration, small group Bible study, and devotion time with our FPC group. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the kids were able to select from a variety of activities during “Rotations”. Making God’s eyes and playing Gaga ball were among the favorites. Each evening was a special celebration: Rec Party, Night Market, and the Variety Show. A huge thank you to Dave Rogers who served as a chaperone – paddleboarding and canoeing in the pouring rain, serving as emcee for the FPC Lorax act in the Variety Show, and late nights and early mornings!

It was a wonderful week to grow in our faith, form deeper connections with one another, make new friends, and be refreshed in the beauty of Montreat. Passport is open to children and youth who have completed 3^rd-6^th grades. July 5-8, 2027 are the Montreat dates for next summer. Registration opens in September.