The Weekly Grapevine - Sunday, October 13, 2019
TODAY – OCTOBER 13, 2019
Head Usher: Will Sheppard
Side Usher: Jacob Majure
Children’s Church Teachers: Loida P. Slate and Anna Peterson
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sun, Oct 13
9:45 am – Adult Sunday School
11:00 am –Worship/Children’s Church
12:00 pm – Autumn Leaves Parking/Pumpkins
Mon, Oct 14
8:15 am – First Steps Preschool
Tues, Oct 15
8:00 pm – NA Meeting
Wed, Oct 16
Weekly Grapevine Items Due
8:15 am – First Steps Preschool
5:00 pm – Faith Friends
6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Supper
7:30 pm – Choir Rehearsal
Thurs, Oct 17
6:30 pm – Surry Quilters Guild
7:00 pm – AA Group/Scout Hut
Fri, Oct 18
8:15 am – First Steps Preschool
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Prayers
Our Church Family Homebound Members: Ilene Boyles, Frieda Chauncey, June Hollman, Mae Turpin, Janice Younger
Our Church Family: Brad Ballentine, David Banfield, Norma Bowen (Valerie Parker),Vernell Goins (Kathy Moody), Robin Phillips Hauser (Carla Cheek), Bobbie Lane, Kristin Leathers (Barry & Cheryl Schneider), Mike Shelton (David & Millie Beal)
Friends of our Church Family: Ron Cocca, Kat Cooke, Roxanne Gartland, Whitney Hall, Gary Harold, Frank Hilliard, Ed and Sandy Nester, and Danny Romasko
If you wish to add anyone to the prayer or praise list, please do so by using one of the blue cards found in the backs of the pews (chairs in the Koinonia Room) and either drop them in the offering plate or place them on the board outside the church office.
Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to receive the Online Grapevine 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 loving memory of Raleigh McHone by Mary Jo Everhart.
Beacons: (Youth, 6th-12th grade) Will not meet this evening. Come out and support them in the last day of parking cars, selling pumpkins, baked goods and nuts at the Autumn Leaves Festival. Proceeds from the sale of the pumpkins will go to feed the hungry in our community; bake sale, nut and parking proceeds will go towards Beacon missions.
Walk through the Bible Sunday School Class: Join us each week from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. The class combines discussion, cool videos and reading the Bible in small groups. Childcare is available. Griff and David Rives are teaching this class.
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. If you have further questions, please see one of our ushers.
Substitute Teachers for First Steps Needed: Please contact Loida Slate @ loida@fpcma.com if you would be willing to be on a contact list to be a substitute teacher for our First Steps Preschool for the 2019-2020 school year. If interested, you would need to fill out some initial paperwork in the church office. The hours for the preschool are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8:15 am – 11:30 am.
Children’s Ministries News: Godly Play will be held during Sunday school every week for our children from 10:00 to 10:45am.; all aged children are welcome! Faith Friends has begun meeting every Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 6:00pm. During the month of October we will be studying the life of Moses, learning new music, and doing some special activities for fall. We have begun a new Bible study for our third through sixth graders that will be held on October 28th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Our topic for the month will be: “How should Christians respond to bullying?” Dinner will be provided. If you would like to volunteer your time or donate money for a children’s dinner, or have any questions or concerns, please see Loida for more information or you can contact her at Loida@fpcma.com or (919)748-9223.
Wednesday Night Suppers! This Fall, we are gathering around the table as a church family. We are reading Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ by Tim Keller. Dinner begins at 6 and ends at 7:30. Cost is $8 for adults.
Keenagers Upcoming Activities: Thursday, October 17th: We will travel to the Emerald Hollow Mine in Hiddenite, NC. We will have lunch at The Yellow Deli. We will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. Payment can be made when we get there. Tuesday, December 3rd: We will be going to the Christmas Show at the Wohlfahrt Haus. More details to come. Cost is $42.00 and is due by October 27th. Sign-up sheets are on the Keenagers board in the upstairs foyer.
Pub Night: All are welcomed to come out and enjoy a night of fellowship at Thirsty Souls Brewery on Market Street on October 17th from 7 to 9.
Realm Connect: There are many ways to contribute to the church. One option is by Text giving. It is now available as well. If you wish to contribute this way, text the word Granite to 73256 to give to the General Fund (only). It will send you a link from there.
Children’s Church Volunteers Are Needed: Would you like to spend some time getting to know the children of our church and helping them to learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus? If so, we need your help! There is a sign-up sheet on the board in the upstairs foyer. Sign up today!
WITNESS
Yokefellow Cooperative Ministry: Is our local food pantry and provides assistance to many in our community. They accept donations of any non-perishable items. Suggested foods for the month of October are: Canned/Dried Milk and Oatmeal.
Meals on Wheels: There is a CRITICAL need for volunteer drivers to assist with delivering meals to homebound seniors in Mount Airy. Call 336.786.6155, ext. 233 or 224 today. “It is more of a blessing to give than to receive.”- Acts 20:35
CELEBRATIONS
We invite you to help us celebrate Ellen Eich! Ellen has been with us for almost nine years and has shown true dedication, love and grace amongst and with our congregation. She and Paul are moving to South Carolina to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Today is Ellen’s last Sunday as our Organist. Please join us following worship for a reception in her honor.
Consecration Sunday is coming! On October 27th, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship to celebrate all of the things that are happening at First Presbyterian. Cards will be distributed in worship by the ushers. Please indicate whether you will be attending the Celebration Luncheon. It will be a catered meal.
Birthdays: 10/13: Hunt Harrison; 10/14: Lee Daniels; 10/15: Kathy Moody; 10/16: Julia Ann Banfield; 10/19: Natalie Younger
Anniversaries: 10/14: Nelson and Lisa Clark; 10/18: Skyler and Nicole Harrison
Head Usher: Will Sheppard
Side Usher: Jacob Majure
Children’s Church Teachers: Loida P. Slate and Anna Peterson
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sun, Oct 13
9:45 am – Adult Sunday School
11:00 am –Worship/Children’s Church
12:00 pm – Autumn Leaves Parking/Pumpkins
Mon, Oct 14
8:15 am – First Steps Preschool
Tues, Oct 15
8:00 pm – NA Meeting
Wed, Oct 16
Weekly Grapevine Items Due
8:15 am – First Steps Preschool
5:00 pm – Faith Friends
6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Supper
7:30 pm – Choir Rehearsal
Thurs, Oct 17
6:30 pm – Surry Quilters Guild
7:00 pm – AA Group/Scout Hut
Fri, Oct 18
8:15 am – First Steps Preschool
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Prayers
Our Church Family Homebound Members: Ilene Boyles, Frieda Chauncey, June Hollman, Mae Turpin, Janice Younger
Our Church Family: Brad Ballentine, David Banfield, Norma Bowen (Valerie Parker),Vernell Goins (Kathy Moody), Robin Phillips Hauser (Carla Cheek), Bobbie Lane, Kristin Leathers (Barry & Cheryl Schneider), Mike Shelton (David & Millie Beal)
Friends of our Church Family: Ron Cocca, Kat Cooke, Roxanne Gartland, Whitney Hall, Gary Harold, Frank Hilliard, Ed and Sandy Nester, and Danny Romasko
If you wish to add anyone to the prayer or praise list, please do so by using one of the blue cards found in the backs of the pews (chairs in the Koinonia Room) and either drop them in the offering plate or place them on the board outside the church office.
Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to receive the Online Grapevine 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 loving memory of Raleigh McHone by Mary Jo Everhart.
Beacons: (Youth, 6th-12th grade) Will not meet this evening. Come out and support them in the last day of parking cars, selling pumpkins, baked goods and nuts at the Autumn Leaves Festival. Proceeds from the sale of the pumpkins will go to feed the hungry in our community; bake sale, nut and parking proceeds will go towards Beacon missions.
Walk through the Bible Sunday School Class: Join us each week from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. The class combines discussion, cool videos and reading the Bible in small groups. Childcare is available. Griff and David Rives are teaching this class.
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. If you have further questions, please see one of our ushers.
Substitute Teachers for First Steps Needed: Please contact Loida Slate @ loida@fpcma.com if you would be willing to be on a contact list to be a substitute teacher for our First Steps Preschool for the 2019-2020 school year. If interested, you would need to fill out some initial paperwork in the church office. The hours for the preschool are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8:15 am – 11:30 am.
Children’s Ministries News: Godly Play will be held during Sunday school every week for our children from 10:00 to 10:45am.; all aged children are welcome! Faith Friends has begun meeting every Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 6:00pm. During the month of October we will be studying the life of Moses, learning new music, and doing some special activities for fall. We have begun a new Bible study for our third through sixth graders that will be held on October 28th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Our topic for the month will be: “How should Christians respond to bullying?” Dinner will be provided. If you would like to volunteer your time or donate money for a children’s dinner, or have any questions or concerns, please see Loida for more information or you can contact her at Loida@fpcma.com or (919)748-9223.
Wednesday Night Suppers! This Fall, we are gathering around the table as a church family. We are reading Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ by Tim Keller. Dinner begins at 6 and ends at 7:30. Cost is $8 for adults.
Keenagers Upcoming Activities: Thursday, October 17th: We will travel to the Emerald Hollow Mine in Hiddenite, NC. We will have lunch at The Yellow Deli. We will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. Payment can be made when we get there. Tuesday, December 3rd: We will be going to the Christmas Show at the Wohlfahrt Haus. More details to come. Cost is $42.00 and is due by October 27th. Sign-up sheets are on the Keenagers board in the upstairs foyer.
Pub Night: All are welcomed to come out and enjoy a night of fellowship at Thirsty Souls Brewery on Market Street on October 17th from 7 to 9.
Realm Connect: There are many ways to contribute to the church. One option is by Text giving. It is now available as well. If you wish to contribute this way, text the word Granite to 73256 to give to the General Fund (only). It will send you a link from there.
Children’s Church Volunteers Are Needed: Would you like to spend some time getting to know the children of our church and helping them to learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus? If so, we need your help! There is a sign-up sheet on the board in the upstairs foyer. Sign up today!
WITNESS
Yokefellow Cooperative Ministry: Is our local food pantry and provides assistance to many in our community. They accept donations of any non-perishable items. Suggested foods for the month of October are: Canned/Dried Milk and Oatmeal.
Meals on Wheels: There is a CRITICAL need for volunteer drivers to assist with delivering meals to homebound seniors in Mount Airy. Call 336.786.6155, ext. 233 or 224 today. “It is more of a blessing to give than to receive.”- Acts 20:35
CELEBRATIONS
We invite you to help us celebrate Ellen Eich! Ellen has been with us for almost nine years and has shown true dedication, love and grace amongst and with our congregation. She and Paul are moving to South Carolina to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Today is Ellen’s last Sunday as our Organist. Please join us following worship for a reception in her honor.
Consecration Sunday is coming! On October 27th, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship to celebrate all of the things that are happening at First Presbyterian. Cards will be distributed in worship by the ushers. Please indicate whether you will be attending the Celebration Luncheon. It will be a catered meal.
Birthdays: 10/13: Hunt Harrison; 10/14: Lee Daniels; 10/15: Kathy Moody; 10/16: Julia Ann Banfield; 10/19: Natalie Younger
Anniversaries: 10/14: Nelson and Lisa Clark; 10/18: Skyler and Nicole Harrison