March 29, 2018
Holy Week  Schedule

GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30
Stations of the Cross
First Presbyterian will join several other churches for a time of worship and contemplation as we walk together the "Stations of the Cross."  Walking through the Logan Community, we will stop periodically to hear the story of Good Friday and join in prayer. The "mobile" service begins at 3:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church (the corner of Chestnut and Tournament) and will end around 5:30 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1
Sunrise Service , Memorial Garden, 7:00 a.m.
Peter, Lynne, and Rachel will lead this service. Please bring a folding chair or blanket as none will be provided.  After the service, you are invited to tour the garden and enjoy coffee in the Jones Yorke Room. In case of rain, the service will be held in the sanctuary.
Flowered Cross Service
Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m.
We will celebrate the wonder and beauty of the resurrection in this service for families and children.  Remember to bring your flowers to place on the Flowered Cross. Families are reminded to bring their One Great Hour of Sharing fish boxes. There will be no Sunday School classes or nurseries during this service.
Easter Worship Services 
8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
At both services, members of the Sanctuary Choir and guest instrumentalists will supplement the uplifting message of the resurrection with festive anthems like "And I Saw a New Heaven," "Oh, Love That Will Not Let Me Go," and the triumphant "Hallelujah" from Messiah by Handel that the congregation will be invited to sing.  Communion will be served in the pews with trays.  A nursery for infants and children up to age 4 will be provided during both services.
Church Office Easter Schedule
The church office will be closed on March 30th,  April 2nd, and April 6th.  In case of a pastoral emergency while the office is closed, please contact the pastor on call listed below:
Friday, March 30th  - Peter Bynum ( 704-797-6881)
Monday, April 2nd - Lynne Keel (704-995-5058)
Friday, April 6th - Rachel Vogado (850-545-2233)
Please note that Peter will be on vacation starting Sunday afternoon, April 1st through Sunday, April 8th.
Wednesday Night Fellowship
On Wednesday, April 11th, come join the fun and preparation for our Market for Mission as we put on the finishing touches.  Easy projects for all.  A nursery will be available for children 5 and under.  We will have a light supper of sandwiches,  fruit, cookies and chips.
65 Church Street Market for Mission
65 Church Street Market for Mission
Saturday, April 14, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A one-day sale for the benefit of  our 
partner children's mission in Bayonnais , Haiti
Your Help is Needed!!
The Market for Mission is coming soon.  Your help is needed to spread the word.  Stop by the church office and pick up several posters to put up at your workplace, neighborhood community building or anywhere you choose.  We want to sell all the great merchandise that has been donated!
Last Day to Donate Items is Tuesday, April 3 
Sale donations can be dropped off in Room 306 of the Will Young Building from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
QUICK LINK
Worship
Easter Sunday
April 1st
John 20:1-18
Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum preaching

Sign-up Links
No Wednesday Night Fellowship on 
April 4th

Circle 3
Tuesday, April 3rd
11:45 a.m.

Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper
April 11th,  6:00 p.m.

Sign-up to help  in the kitchen on  Wednesday evenings
Potluck Luncheon
Please join us for a Potluck Luncheon on Sunday, April 15th in Davis Hall following the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
Staff
Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor 
for Care and Mission

Associate Pastor
for Christian Formation

Director of Music and Organist

Choirmaster

Children's  Music Associate

Administrative Assistant

Financial Secretary

Heath Ritchie
Maintenance  Superintendent
 
Director of First Kids

Church Hostess

Wedding Director

 
Calendar
 
Easter Sunday, April 1
7:00 a.m.    Sunrise Service
                   at Memorial Garden
8:45 a.m.    Worship
10:00 a.m.  Flowered Cross Service
11:00 a.m.  Worship
Monday, April 2
Church Office Closed
First Kids Closed
11:30 a.m.  AA
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout District Steering Com.
Tuesday, April 3
First Kids Closed
11:45 a.m.   Circle 3 
1:00 p.m.    Donation Drop-off for Church St.
                   Market for Mission
7:00 p.m.    Board of Deacons
Wednesday, April 4
First Kids Closed  
No Wednesday Night Fellowship
Thursday, April 5
First Kids Closed
Friday, April 6
Church Office Closed
First Kids Closed
Sunday, April 8
8:45 a.m.    Worship
9:45 a.m.    Sunday School
9:45 a.m.    Confirmation
11:00 a.m.  Worship
3:00 p.m.    Children's Choir
4:00 p.m.    Combined Youth Choir
4:30 p.m.    Circle 5
5:00 p.m.    Combined Youth Fellowship
Monday, April 9
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
11:00 a.m.  Circle 4
11:30 a.m.  AA
6:30 p.m.    Circle 1
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout District Roundtable
Tuesday, April 10
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
7:00 p.m.    Session
Wednesday, April 11
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
6:00 p.m.    Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m.    Program
7:30 p.m.    Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, April 12
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
7:00 p.m.    Boy Scout Troop 3
Friday, April 13
9:00 a.m.    First Kids Preschool
Saturday, April 14
8:00 a.m.   Church Street Market for Mission

Church Report
Attendance
Palm Sunday, March 25th:  8:45 a.m. - 56   11:00 a.m. - 228
Birth
Congratulations to the following families:
 - Ginny and Jeff Moore on the birth of their son, Conner Frederick Moore, born on March
    23rd in Concord, NC. Grandparents are Anne and William Niblock.
- Jamie and Dillon Quintana on the birth of their daughter, Aletheia Grace Quintana, born on
   March 24th in Charlotte, NC.  Grandparents are Jeri and Joe Price.
Birthdays
March 29    Sara Wilder Bryant, Allen Dobson, Candy Ellis, Janet Goodman, Ray Morgan
March 30    David Harrison, Mitzi Moore
March 31    Pamela Dennis, Gina Goff
April 01       Pam McDonald, Michael Rohrer
April 02      Jonathan Ewart
April 03      Mizti Malone, Rhee Nelson, William Nelson
April 05      Julie Holland, Jonathan McLester, Taylor Smith
April 06      Robert Brannan, Laura Holland, Austin Mudd
April 07      Shaun Christy, Hannah Meeks, Ben Ritchie, Jessica Snell
April 08      Christopher Connelly, Henry Garrison, Emma Meeks, Grace Rotan, Olivia Rotan
April 09      Katie DeLizza, Timbs Fulghum
April 10      Britt Alley, Katie Barefoot, Carol Beam, Hank Christenbury, Jacob Ellis, 
                  Brooks Fulton, Betsy Morrison, Glenn Quintana
April 11      Seth Barbee, Sydney Kopelic, Hayes Leatherman, Trey Little
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