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Weekly Grapevine – December 2, 2018 (1st Sunday of Advent)

Posted in Uncategorized on November 30, 2018|

TODAY – DECEMBER 2, 2018

Head Usher: Margaret Cockerell

Side Usher: Sandy Bowers

Children’s Church Teachers: Kathy Moody and Laura East

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sun, Dec 2

9:45 am – Adult & Children’s Sunday School

11:00 am –Worship/Children’s Church

3:00 pm – College Beacon Packing Party

3:00 pm – Beacon Angel Tree Shopping

5:00 pm – Advent Wreath Workshop/Dinner

Mon, Dec 3

8:15 am – First Steps Program

Tues, Dec 4

10:00 am – Circle 1

8:00 pm – NA Meeting

Wed, Dec 5

Weekly Grapevine Items Due

8:15 am – First Steps Program

9:30 am – FPC Women’s Christmas Brunch

7:00 pm – Advent Choir Rehearsal

Thurs, Dec 6

10:00 am – Bible Study Fellowship

5:00 pm – Friends Feeding Friends

5:30 pm – Handbell Choir

Fri, Dec 7

8:15 am – First Steps Program

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Prayers

Our Church Family: Ilene Boyles, Suzanne Lewis-Brown, Mildred Jones, Emily Keck, Ted, Gloria, Taylor & Logan King, Claire Merritt, Jane Rountree

Friends of our Church Family: The family of Butch Cook, Jason Galloway, Lane Hawks, Lindsay Key, Kristin Leathers, The family of Pete Leonard, Reyn McMillan, Ensley Morgan, Aurora Paganoni, Allie Patch, The family of Kynslee Payne, Rosalie Sexton, Mike and Debra Shelton

CHURCH MINISTRIES

Are you visiting with us? If so, we are glad to have you! A couple of things you may inquire about: 1) Restrooms are located in the upstairs foyer and hallway. 2) Nursery is available to children birth-2 that lasts the entire length of worship. Children age 3-Kindergarten can stay in worship for the Children’s sermon, then have the option of going to Children’s Church (more information in announcement below). If you have further questions, please see one of our ushers.

Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you can receive all the latest announcements. If you are not on social media, please be sure Lynn has your current email address!

Texts for upcoming sermons: As we conclude First Corinthians and look towards Advent (the season of the church year where we prepare for Christ’ second coming and prepare to celebrate his first), here are the topics and the texts for different Sundays:
Dec 9: Song of Zechariah: Luke 1:67-79; Dec 16: Choral Cantata; Dec 23: Song of Mary: Luke 1:46-55; Dec 24: Song of the Angels: Luke 2: 13-15; Dec 30: Song of Simeon: Luke 2:28-32

Beacons: (6th-12th grade): Will be going Angel Tree shopping this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Please bring $20 and join us at the church. We will return in time to make advent wreaths and have dinner at the church.

College Beacon Care Packages: Join us as we put together care packages this afternoon at 3:00 in the Odds and Ends classroom. All are welcome to help send some Christmas Cheer to our college students, service members, and high school students who are attending out-of-town schools. Please bring items for the packages such as individually packaged cookies, granola bars, candy, hot chocolate mix, and other snacks. Silly toys and school supplies are appreciated too. There will be a basket in the upstairs hallway for your donations Sunday morning. We will also need donations to cover the postage. For more information, contact Beth Pequeno at 336.756.1879 or by emailing her at beth.pequeno@gmail.com.

Advent Wreath Workshop and Dinner: Join us this evening as we come together for our first meal of Advent. Dinner from Thai Café will be at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5 each/$25 max per family. We will have an Advent Wreath Workshop to follow – ($5/wreath, candles & oasis). Please bring greenery for your wreath(s).

Walk through the Bible Sunday School Class: Join us each week from 9:45 to 10:45 each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. The class combines discussion, cool videos and reading the Bible in small groups. Childcare is available. Griff is teaching this class.

Children’s Church: Would you like to spend some quality time with a great group of kids learning and doing activities based on the Children’s Sermon message? Please see Valerie Parker or email at kids@fpcma.com. You may also sign-up on the Kid’s Corner board at the bottom of stairs (next to Children’s Church/Sunday School room). Two volunteers are needed each week. Details of story and activities will be provided to you a week beforehand. Helpers still needed for the following dates: December 23 (need one more volunteer) and December 30.

Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant Sign Ups: Our annual pageant will be held at 3 pm on December 24. Kids and Beacons, if you would like a speaking or non-speaking part, please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the Kids Corner board (next to the Children’s Church/Sunday School room). Today is the deadline to sign up.

Circle 1: Will meet on Tuesday, December 4th, at 10:00 a.m. at Ridgecrest Retirement in the Card Room.

Christmas Brunch: Ladies of FPC, please join us for a (child-free!) Christmas brunch at the Moore House on Saturday, December 8th from 9:30-11:00. If your last name begins with A-J, bring an egg or meat dish; K-T, a baked good; U-Z, fruit. No need to RSVP – just come! And bring a friend. If you need a ride or have questions, call Elizabeth Gatewood at: 610-715-3688.

Advent Wreath and Christmas Scriptures: If you would be interested in lighting the Advent Wreath one Sunday during Advent or reading a scripture passage during the Christmas Cantata or on Christmas Eve, please let Griff know by emailing him at griff@fpcma.com. We need Advent wreath lighters for December 16, 23 and 24.

Advent Choir Practice: The choir will meet at 7:00 pm to practice on Wednesday, December 5th. Practice will begin at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 12th. The choir will also meet at 9:00 am on Sunday, December 16th to practice before worship service (Lessons in Carols). Check out the choir’s Facebook page to find links to anthems we will be singing throughout December.

2019 Montreat Conference: July 28th-August 3rd; If you are planning to go, a deposit of $100 is due by Saturday, December 15th.

FINANCIAL

2019 Pledges: We are so thankful for the many ways in which we see God’s blessings throughout the day, week and year. As you know, Stewardship season is upon us. We hope that you will be in prayer about your pledge for the coming year. Pledge cards can be placed in the offering plate or in the basket on the round table in the sanctuary. To date, we have received 16 pledges for a total of $46,106.

WITNESS

Friends Feeding Friends: Thursday, December 6th; 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The following are signed up to help with this ministry of feeding the people in our community: Bob and Sylvia Chilton, Mike Gatchel and Bob Keck. Additional volunteers are needed.

CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays: 12/2: Andrew Belk; 12/3: Russ Bouma; 12/7: Ann Windley; 12/8: Sarah Kilby

Anniversaries: 12/5: Jim and Janice Younger; 12/7: Gary and Cristi Arington

Congratulations to Logan and Julia Draughn on the birth of their daughter, Hazel Felicity Draughn, who was born on November 27, 2018. Doug and Carol Draughn are the proud grandparents.

Congratulations to our newly elected officers: On Sunday, November 11th, the congregation elected Jane Tesh to the class of 2019 to serve out a term vacated by Nancy Davis. We elected Alex Bowers to serve as youth elder. And we elected Nancy Dixon, Peter Pequeno, Marinda Rives and Durenda Wilson to serve in the class of 2021. Look for each of these new elder-elects to introduce themselves in your bulletin soon. Special thanks goes to our Nominating Committee: Paul Belk, Bob Keck, Christie Sheppard, Julia Ann Banfield, and Laura East.

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS CALENDAR 2018

December 2

1^st Sunday in Advent

9:45 – All Church Sunday School Advent Party

11:00 – Worship/Communion

3:00 – College Beacon Packing Party

3:00 – Beacon Angel Tree Shopping (bring $20 for shopping)

5:00 – Advent Wreath Workshop and Dinner

($5/wreath, candles & oasis; $5 dinner from

Thai Café) – Please bring greenery for wreaths

December 9

2^nd Sunday in Advent

11:00 – Worship

5:00 – Candy House Making and Dinner from Chile Rojo ($5 per person) – Sign up in upstairs foyer or

by the online link (in your email)

December 15

Beacons to Boone for Operation Christmas Child

December 16

3^rd Sunday of Advent

11:00 – Choral Cantata with Children’s Choir Singing

7:00 – Longest Night Service

December 19

7:00 – Caroling at the Gatewood’s

December 20

5:00 – Children’s Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

December 21

5:00 – Beacons Progressive Dinner & Gift Swap

December 23

4^th Sunday in Advent

9:45 – Children’s Christmas Eve Eve Party

11:00 – Worship

Receive Christmas Joy Offering

3:00 – Children’s Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

December 24

Christmas Eve

3:00 – Children’s Christmas Pageant

7:00 – Candlelight Communion Service

December 25

Christmas Day – Nativity of the Lord

December 26 & 27

Church Office Closed

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Advent Wreaths and Candy Houses

Posted in Uncategorized on November 28, 2018|

As we begin the Advent season this coming Sunday, December 2nd, there are many things that are happening in the life of the church. Two that we DON’T want you to miss are when we come together to make Advent wreaths and Candy Houses.

Both are a fun time of fellowship (and food – yes, there will be dinner!) We need to get a head count on everyone who is planning to come, so we’ll have enough food as well as supplies. Please take a moment TODAY and click on the this link, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084dadac23a4f85-advent and sign up for one or both events!

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College Beacon Care Packages

Posted in Uncategorized on November 27, 2018|

College Beacons Care Packages will be packed this Sunday, December 2nd at 4:00 in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to help send some Christmas Cheer to our college students, service members, and high school students who are attending out-of-town schools. Please bring items for the packages such as individually packaged cookies, granola bars, candy, hot chocolate mix, and other snacks. Silly toys and school supplies are appreciated too. There will be a basket in the upstairs hallway for your donations Sunday morning. We will also need donations to cover the postage. For more information, contact Beth Pequeno at 336.756.1879 or by emailing her at beth.pequeno@gmail.com.

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Weekly Grapevine – November 25, 2018

Posted in Uncategorized on November 21, 2018|

TODAY – NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Head Usher: Mike Beal

Side Usher: Sylvia Chilton

Children’s Church Teachers: Gene and Peggy Rees

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sun, Nov 25

9:45 am – Adult & Children’s Sunday School

11:00 am –Worship/Children’s Church

Mon, Nov 26

8:15 am – First Steps Program

Tues, Nov 27

6:00 pm – Girl Scout Troop

8:00 pm – NA Meeting

Wed, Nov 28

Weekly Grapevine Items Due

8:15 am – First Steps Program

9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study

5:30 pm – Faith Friends/Little Voices

7:30 pm – Choir Rehearsal

Thurs, Nov 29

10:00 am – Bible Study Fellowship

10:30 am – Keenagers/Wohlfahrt Haus Christmas Dinner and Show

5:30 pm – Handbell Choir

6:00 pm – Community Tree Lighting & Beacons serving Hot Chocolate

Fri, Nov 30

8:15 am – First Steps Program

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Prayers

Our Church Family: Ilene Boyles, Suzanne Lewis-Brown, Mildred Jones, Emily Keck, Claire Merritt, Jane Rountree

Friends of our Church Family: Lane Hawks, Lindsay Key, Kristin Leathers, Reyn McMillan, Ensley Morgan, Aurora Paganoni, Allie Patch, Rosalie Sexton, Mike and Debra Shelton

CHURCH MINISTRIES

Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you can receive all the latest announcements. If you are not on social media, please be sure Lynn has your current email address!

Our heartfelt sympathy is expressed to Ted, Gloria, Taylor and Logan King on the death of Ted’s mother, Betty Jane King, who passed away on November 18, 2018. Please be in prayer for the family.

Texts for upcoming sermons: As we conclude First Corinthians and look towards Advent (the season of the church year where we prepare for Christ’ second coming and prepare to celebrate his first), here are the topics and the texts for different Sundays:
Nov 25: Money and Farewell: I Corinthians 16; Dec 2: Song of Hannah: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Dec 9: Song of Zechariah: Luke 1:67-79; Dec 16: Choral Cantata; Dec 23: Song of Mary: Luke 1:46-55; Dec 24: Song of the Angels: Luke 2: 13-15; Dec 30: Song of Simeon: Luke 2:28-32

Session and Financial Update: If you are curious to know details about what our session is up to or the details of our finances, there is a Session Minutes packet posted each month on the bulletin board at the top of stairs outside the sanctuary. Here you can find out how the leadership of the church is stewarding the gifts God has given us.

Beacons: (6th-12th grade): Will not meet this evening to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant Sign Ups: Our annual pageant will be held at 3 pm on December 24. Kids and Beacons, if you would like a speaking or non-speaking part please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the Kids Corner board (next to the Children’s Church/Sunday School room). Next Sunday, December 2nd, is the deadline to sign up.

Faith Friends/Little Voices: Pre-School through 5th graders are invited to come join in the fun on Wednesday, November 28 at 5:30 pm. Little Voices will be practicing special music that they will be sharing with the congregation during the Advent season. There will also be time for the kids to do activities and fellowship together. A meal will be provided at 6:30 pm for parents and kids who would like to stay. The meal will be $3 per person. We will be ordering food from Chile Rojo. If you would like to stay for meal, please RSVP to Valerie Parker (kids@fpcma.com) by 5 pm on Tuesday, November 27. Please specify if there are any dietary restrictions so we can make sure everyone has something to eat.

All Church Sunday School Advent Party: December 2 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Children and Adult Sunday School classes will come together to welcome in the 2018 Advent season. Come join in the fun of making and decorating an edible Christmas tree, test your knowledge in the Nativity Story challenge, and enjoy some Christmas snacks and fellowship together. You never know, a couple more surprises may be in store!

Choral Cantata: Are you interested in joining the choir to sing during the Cantata? They could use the extra voices. They are now practicing music for their “Lesson in Carols” and invite you to come join them at 7:30 pm on Wednesday nights to practice.

Parent’s Night Out! Saturday, December 1^st, 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Need to go grab coffee? Dinner? See a movie? Christmas shop? You can do that and leave your children with the Beacons. There will also be adult supervision. We’ll have movies, games, dinner and some other snacks. Sign up on the sheet in the upstairs or downstairs foyer. TOMORROW is the deadline to sign up. See Sandy Bowers for more info.

2019 Montreat Conference: July 28^th-August 3^rd; If you are planning to go, a deposit of $100 is due by Saturday, December 15^th.

FINANCIAL

WITNESS

Offering for Hunger and Hope: Next Sunday, December 2^nd, we will receive our Pennies for Hunger and Yokefellow food offerings. The foods for the month of December are: Rice and Macaroni and Cheese.

Thanksgiving Meals: The Beacons distributed all of the meals on Wednesday of this past week. What may have started out as a blessing to others became one to everyone helping. Thank you again for your willingness to make this happen again this year!

CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays: 11/19: Samantha Cooke, Bailey Bouma; 11/20: Brian Minter, Heather Stafford; 11/21: Bert Wood; 11/22: Randy Cockerell; 11/24: Felton Godwin; 11/25: Burke Robertson, Andie Horton; 11/27: Paul Belk, Ellen Eich, Sarah Gitt; 11/29: Olivia Perkins, Cynthia Wood; 11/30: Sylvia Chilton, Morgan Cooke, Phisher Helton

Anniversaries: 11/21: Mike and Janet Gilley; 11/23: Tim and Laura East; 11/25: Ted and Gloria King

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS CALENDAR 2018

November 28

5:30 – Faith Friends/Little Voices Fellowship

November 29

6:00 – Community Tree Lighting with Beacons serving Hot Chocolate

December 1

4:00-8:00 p.m. – Parent’s Night Out (Deadline to sign up – 11/26/18)

December 2

1^st Sunday in Advent

9:45 – All Church Sunday School Advent Party

11:00 – Worship/Communion

3:00 – Beacon Angel Tree Shopping (bring $20 for shopping)

5:00 – Advent Wreath Workshop and Dinner

($5/wreath, candles & oasis; $5 dinner from Thai Café)

Sign up on sheet in upstairs hallway or by clicking the link to the right – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084dadac23a4f85-advent

December 9

2^nd Sunday in Advent

11:00 – Worship

5:00 – Candy House Making and Dinner from Chile Rojo

($5 per person) – Sign up on sheet in upstairs hallway or by the online link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084dadac23a4f85-advent

December 15

Beacons to Boone for Operation Christmas Child

December 16

3^rd Sunday of Advent

11:00 – Choral Cantata with Children’s Choir Singing

7:00 – Longest Night Service

December 19

7:00 – Caroling at the Gatewood’s

December 20

5:00 – Children’s Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

December 21

5:00 – Beacons Progressive Dinner & Gift Swap

December 23

4^th Sunday in Advent

9:45 – Children’s Christmas Eve Eve Party

11:00 – Worship

Receive Christmas Joy Offering

3:00 – Children’s Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

December 24

Christmas Eve

3:00 – Children’s Christmas Pageant

7:00 – Candlelight Communion Service

December 25

Christmas Day – Nativity of the Lord

December 26 & 27 Church Office Closed

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Sympathy of the Congregation

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Our heartfelt sympathy is expressed to Ted, Gloria, Taylor and Logan King on the death of Ted’s mother, Betty Jane King, who passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Please be in prayer for the family.

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. – Romans 14:8

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Weekly Grapevine – November 18, 2018

Posted in Uncategorized on November 16, 2018|

TODAY – NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Head Usher: Mike Beal

Side Usher: Sylvia Chilton

Children’s Church Teachers: Margaret Cockerell and Laura East

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sun, Nov 18

8:30 am – Session Meeting

9:45 am – Adult & Children’s Sunday School

11:00 am –Worship/Children’s Church

12:00 pm – Thanksgiving Feast

Mon, Nov 19

8:15 am – First Steps Program

Tues, Nov 20

10:00 am – Bible Study Fellowship

8:00 pm – NA Meeting

Wed, Nov 21

Weekly Grapevine Items Due

4:00 pm – Beacons to distribute Thanksgiving Meals

Thurs, Nov 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Church Office Closed

Fri, Nov 23
Church Office Closed

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Prayers

Our Church Family: Ilene Boyles, Suzanne Lewis-Brown, Mildred Jones, Emily Keck, Betty Jane King, Claire Merritt, Jane Rountree

Friends of our Church Family: Lane Hawks, Lindsay Key, Kristin Leathers, Reyn McMillan, Ensley Morgan, Aurora Paganoni, Allie Patch, Kynslee Payne, Rosalie Sexton, Mike and Debra Shelton

CHURCH MINISTRIES

Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you can receive all the latest announcements. If you are not on social media, please be sure Lynn has your current email address!

The Flowers in the Church are given to the Glory of God and in recognition of the volunteers and donors that make Surry Medical Ministries possible by David and Marinda Rives.

Texts for upcoming sermons: As we conclude First Corinthians and look towards Advent (the season of the church year where we prepare for Christ’ second coming and prepare to celebrate his first), here are the topics and the texts for different Sundays:
Nov 25: Money and Farewell: I Corinthians 16; Dec 2: Song of Hannah: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Dec 9: Song of Zechariah: Luke 1:67-79; Dec 16: Choral Cantata; Dec 23: Song of Mary: Luke 1:46-55; Dec 24: Song of the Angels: Luke 2: 13-15; Dec 30: Song of Simeon: Luke 2:28-32

Thanksgiving Feast: Immediately following worship today, we will come together and celebrate our 11^th Thanksgiving Feast together. If you did not sign up but wish to join us, we have ordered several additional plates of food.

Beacons: (6^th-12^th grade): Will be going on a Ghost Tour this evening. This event required early sign up. If you haven’t spoken with Sandy, unfortunately you won’t be able to go.

Congratulations to our newly elected officers: Last week at a congregational meeting immediately after worship, the congregation elected Jane Tesh to the class of 2019 to serve out a term vacated by Nancy Davis. We elected Alex Bowers to serve as youth elder. We also elected Nancy Dixon, Peter Pequeno, Marinda Rives and Durenda Wilson to serve in the class of 2021. Look for each of these new elder-elects to introduce themselves in your bulletin soon. Special thanks goes to our Nominating Committee: Paul Belk, Bob Keck, Christie Sheppard, Julia Ann Banfield, and Laura East.

Children’s Church: Would you like to spend some quality time with a great group of kids learning and doing activities based on the Children’s Sermon message? Helpers still needed for the following dates: November 25, December 9 (need one volunteer), December 23 and December 30.

Parent’s Night Out! Saturday, December 1^st, 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Need to go grab coffee? Dinner? See a movie? Christmas shop? You can do that and leave your children with the Beacons. There will also be adult supervision. We’ll have movies, games, dinner and some other snacks. Sign up on the sheet in the upstairs or downstairs foyer. Deadline to sign up is Monday, November 26^th. See Sandy Bowers for more info.

2019 Montreat Conference: July 28^th-August 3^rd; If you are planning to go, a deposit of $100 is due by Saturday, December 14^th.

WITNESS

Thanksgiving Meals: The Beacons say thank you! Your generosity, faithfulness and humble spirit to want to give back to the community shows! We asked and you answered. Although there were no pumpkins this year to jump start this ministry, we still received numerous contributions and will be able to feed 50 families for Thanksgiving. Thank you to Joy Barlow and Margaret McGuire for their leadership and assistance in reaching out to the families we will be sponsoring this year!

CELEBRATIONS

Congratulations to Tony and Debbie Stoltz on the birth of their grandson, Archer Roman Stoltz, who was born Saturday, October 27, 2018. He is the son of Christopher and Maya Williams Stoltz.

Birthdays: 11/11: Joan Godwin, Christie Sheppard; 11/14: Liam Overby; 11/15: Durenda Wilson; 11/16: Darryl Wilson

Anniversaries: 11/15: Mickey and Margaret McGuire; 11/19: Ray and Betsy Manieri, Michael and Diane Wood

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS CALENDAR 2018

November 29

Community Tree Lighting with Beacons serving Hot Chocolate – 6:00

December 1

Parent’s Night Out – 4:00-8:00 p.m. (Deadline to sign up – 11/26/18)

December 2

1^st Sunday in Advent

11:00 – Worship/Communion

3:00 – Beacon Angel Tree Shopping (bring $20 for shopping)

5:00 – Advent Wreath Workshop and Dinner

($5/wreath, candles & oasis; $5 dinner from Thai Café)

December 9

2^nd Sunday in Advent

11:00 – Worship

5:00 – Candy House Making and Dinner from Chile Rojo

($5 per person) – Sign up on sheet in upstairs hallway or by the online link (this will be forthcoming)

December 15

Beacons to Boone for Operation Christmas Child

December 16

3^rd Sunday of Advent

11:00 – Choral Cantata with Children’s Choir Singing

7:00 – Longest Night Service

December 19

7:00 – Caroling at the Gatewood’s

December 20

Children’s Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

December 21

5:00 – Beacons Progressive Dinner & Gift Swap

December 23

4^th Sunday in Advent

11:00 – Worship

Receive Christmas Joy Offering

December 24

Christmas Eve

3:00 – Children’s Christmas Pageant

7:00 – Candlelight Communion Service

December 25

Christmas Day – Nativity of the Lord

December 26 & 27

Church Office Closed

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Weekly Grapevine – November 11, 2018

Posted in Uncategorized on November 9, 2018|

TODAY – NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Head Usher: Mike Beal

Side Usher: Sylvia Chilton

Children’s Church Teachers: Drew and Wendy Clabough

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sun, Nov 11

9:45 am – Adult & Children’s Sunday School

11:00 am –Worship/Children’s Church

12:00 pm – Congregational Meeting

Tues, Nov 13

6:00 pm – Girl Scout Troop

8:00 pm – NA Meeting

Wed, Nov 14

Weekly Grapevine Items Due

8:15 am – First Steps Program

9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study

7:30 pm – Choir Rehearsal

Thurs, Nov 15

10:00 am – Bible Study Fellowship

5:30 pm – Handbell Choir

6:30 pm – Surry Quilters Guild

Fri, Nov 16

8:15 am – First Steps Program

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Prayers

Our Church Family: Ilene Boyles, Suzanne Lewis-Brown, Mildred Jones, Emily Keck, Claire Merritt, Jane Rountree

Friends of our Church Family: Lane Hawks, Lindsay Key, Kristin Leathers, Reyn McMillan, Ensley Morgan, Aurora Paganoni, Allie Patch, Kynslee Payne, Rosalie Sexton, Mike and Debra Shelton

CHURCH MINISTRIES

There will be a Congregational meeting immediately following worship today. The purpose of this meeting will be to elect elders for the class of 2021. The nominees from the Nomination Committee are: Nancy Dixon, Pete Pequeno, Marinda Rives and Durenda Wilson. Jane Tesh has been nominated to fill a slot of the class of 2019. Alex Bowers has been nominated to be our youth elder.

Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you can receive all the latest announcements. If you are not on social media, please be sure Lynn has your current email address!

Texts for upcoming sermons: As we continue in First Corinthians, we will focus on Worship. This is the theme of the fourth section of the book. Here are the topics and the texts for different Sundays: November 18: The Resurrection Chapter 15.

Thanksgiving Feast: On Sunday, November 18^th, we will come together and celebrate our 11^th Thanksgiving Feast together. It will be held immediately following worship. Join us as we give thanks. There are several ways to let us know you wish to come: 1) fill out the form in today’s bulletin and drop it in the offering plate, 2) sign-up on the sheet in the upstairs hallway, or 3) call the church office (336.786.2803). Please do so before the end of the day on Wednesday, November 14^th, so we’ll know how many to plan for. The cost is $10 per person. Children 12 and under eat free. The menu will consist of ham and several holiday fixings as well as dessert and drink. It will be catered by Chris Wishart.

Beacons: (6^th-12^th grade): Will not meet this evening.

Children’s Church: Would you like to spend some quality time with a great group of kids learning and doing activities based on the Children’s Sermon message? If you are able to help at least one Sunday between the months of November or December, please see Valerie Parker or email at kids@fpcma.com. You may also sign-up on the Kid’s Corner board at the bottom of stairs (next to Children’s Church/Sunday School room). Two volunteers are needed each week. Details of story and activities will be provided to you a week beforehand. Helpers still needed for the following dates: November 25, December 9 (need one volunteer), December 23 and December 30.

Parent’s Night Out! Saturday, December 1^st, 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Need to go grab coffee? Dinner? See a movie? Christmas shop? You can do that and leave your children with the Beacons. There will also be adult supervision. We’ll have movies, games, dinner and some other snacks. Sign up on the sheet in the upstairs or downstairs foyer. Deadline to sign up is Monday, November 26^th. See Sandy Bowers for more info.

Advent Devotionals: In recent years, we have ordered advent devotionals but have found that we have many left over. We’d like to know if you are interested in receiving a devotional this year for the Advent season. There is a sign-up sheet on the board in the upstairs foyer.

2019 Montreat Conference: July 28^th-August 3^rd; If you are planning to go, a deposit of $100 is due by Saturday, December 14^th.

WITNESS

Thanksgiving Meals: In years past, the Beacons have sold pumpkins during the Autumn Leaves Festival to feed the hungry in our community for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, they were unable to get pumpkins this year due to all of the rain. However, they know the need to feed the hungry is still there. They had a bake sale to jump start the proceeds. They would love to be able to feed 50 families; so far we have funds for 37 meals. Meals are $45.00 each. If you would like to sponsor a family, please get a check or cash to Joy Barlow or Margaret McGuire by Thursday, November 15^th. Please make your gift separate than your regular giving to the church. If you are writing a check, make it to: FPC Beacons. Thank you for helping us feed the folks in our community as well as those at the Shepherd’s House & Children’s Center.

CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays: 11/11: Joan Godwin, Christie Sheppard; 11/14: Liam Overby; 11/15: Durenda Wilson; 11/16: Darryl Wilson

Anniversaries: 11/15: Mickey and Margaret McGuire; 11/19: Ray and Betsy Manieri, Michael and Diane Wood

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11th Annual Thanksgiving Feast

Posted in Uncategorized on November 8, 2018|

On Sunday, November 18th, we will come together and celebrate our 11th Thanksgiving Feast together. It will be held immediately following worship. Join us as we give thanks. There are several ways to let us know you wish to come: 1) fill out the form in this Sunday’s bulletin and drop it in the offering plate, 2) sign-up on the sheet in the upstairs hallway at the church or 3) call the church office (336.786.2803). Please do so before the end of the day on Wednesday, November 14th, so we’ll know how many to plan for. The cost is $10 per person. Children 12 and under eat free. The menu will consist of ham and several holiday fixings as well as dessert and drink. It will be catered by Chris Wishart.

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Weekly Grapevine – November 4, 2018

Posted in Uncategorized on November 2, 2018|

TODAY – NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Head Usher: Mike Beal

Side Usher: Sylvia Chilton

Children’s Church Teachers: Durenda and Johanna Wilson

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sun, Nov 4

9:45 am – Adult & Children’s Sunday School

11:00 am –Worship/Children’s Church

4:00 pm – Crochet/Knit Group

5:30 pm – Beacons in Lighthouse

Mon, Nov 5

8:15 am – First Steps Program

Tues, Nov 6

10:00 am – Modern Gardeners Garden Club

10:00 am – Circle 1

8:00 pm – NA Meeting

Wed, Nov 7

Weekly Grapevine Items Due

8:15 am – First Steps Program

9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study

5:00 pm – Faith Friends/Choir

7:30 pm – Choir Rehearsal

Thurs, Nov 8

8:00 am – Bob Chilton Bible Study

10:00 am – Bible Study Fellowship

5:00 pm – Friends Feeding Friends

5:30 pm – Handbell Choir

Fri, Nov 9

8:15 am – First Steps Program

3:00 pm – Veteran’s Day Service

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Prayers

Our Church Family: Ilene Boyles, Suzanne Lewis-Brown, Mildred Jones, Emily Keck, Claire Merritt, Jane Rountree

Friends of our Church Family: Lane Hawks, Lindsay Key, Kristin Leathers, Reyn McMillan, Aurora Paganoni, Allie Patch, Kynslee Payne, Rosalie Sexton, Mike and Debra Shelton

CHURCH MINISTRIES

There will be a Congregational meeting immediately following worship on Sunday, November 11th. The purpose of this meeting will be to elect the next class of elders.

Thanksgiving Feast: On Sunday, November 18th, we will come together and celebrate our 11th Thanksgiving Feast together. It will be held immediately following worship. Join us as we give thanks. There is a sign-up sheet in the upstairs hallway or you can call the church office (336.786.2803) before the end of the day on Wednesday, November 14th, so we’ll know how many to plan for. The cost is $10 per person. Children 12 and under eat free. The menu will consist of ham and several holiday fixings as well as dessert and drink. It will be catered by Chris Wishart.

Beacons: (6^th-12^th grade): Will meet at 5:30 p.m. this evening in the Lighthouse. The Heath family will provide dinner.

Faith Friends/Choir: Will meet on Wednesday, November 7th, at 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Sunday School and Choir: Will meet from 9:45 until 10:15 on Sunday, November 11^th. At 10:15, the Children’s Choir will practice in the sanctuary as they will be singing in worship. Parents: you may meet your children in the sanctuary rather than coming to their class.

Children’s Church: Would you like to spend some quality time with a great group of kids learning and doing activities based on the Children’s Sermon message? If you are able to help at least one Sunday between the months of October through December, please see Valerie Parker or email at kids@fpcma.com. You may also sign-up on the Kid’s Corner board at the bottom of stairs (next to Children’s Church/Sunday School room). Two volunteers are needed each week. Details of story and activities will be provided to you a week beforehand. Helpers still needed for the following dates: November 11, November 25, December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23 and December 30.

New Pew Bibles: New Bibles have been given in loving memory Shasta. We would love to have several members who have nice handwriting to include a memo on the inside of the Bibles in Shasta’s memory. If this is something you would be interested in, please contact the church office.

WITNESS

Friends Feeding Friends: Thursday, November 8^th; The following are signed up to assist with this ministry: Bob and Sylvia Chilton and Bob Keck. Additional volunteers are needed.

Thanksgiving Meals: In years past, the Beacons have sold pumpkins during the Autumn Leaves Festival to feed the hungry in our community for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, they were unable to get pumpkins this year due to all of the rain. However, they know the need to feed the hungry is still there. They had a bake sale to jump start the proceeds. They would love to be able to feed 50 families. Meals are $45.00 each. If you would like to sponsor a family, please get a check or cash to Joy Barlow or Margaret McGuire by Thursday, November 15^th. Please make your gift separate than your regular giving to the church. If you are writing a check, make it to FPC Beacons. Thank you for helping us feed the folks in our community as well as those at the Shepherd’s House & Children’s Center.

Veteran’s Day Service: Friday, November 9th; The Mountain View Garden Club will sponsor a service to honor all veterans. If you are a veteran and would like to be recognized in this service, please contact Joy Barlow at 336-786-5687.

CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays: 11/4: Sandra Barnett; 11/5: Tom McCluskey; 11/6: Ella Morrison; 11/8: Liz Pflug; 11/10: Emma Harrison

Anniversaries: 11/8: Chris and Brittany Jeffries

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