The Weekly Grapevine - Sunday, September 16, 2018
TODAY – SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
Head Usher: Jason Pflug
Side Usher: Mike Branch
Spark Teachers: Skyler and Nicole Harrison
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sun, Sept 16
8:30 am – Session Meeting
9:45 am – Adult Sunday School
11:00 am –Worship/Spark
5:30 pm – Beacons in the Lighthouse
Mon, Sept 17
8:15 am – First Steps Program
3:00 pm – Relay for Life T-Shirt Distribution
Tues, Sept 18
6:00 pm – Girl Scout Troop
8:00 pm – NA Meeting
Wed, Sept 19
Weekly Grapevine Items Due
8:15 am – First Steps Program
6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Supper
7:30 pm – Choir Rehearsal
Thurs, Sept 20
10:00 am – Bible Study Fellowship
5:30 pm – Handbell Choir
6:30 pm – Surry Quilters Guild
Fri, Sept 21
8:15 am – First Steps Program
Sat, Sept 22
Relay for Life Event/Veteran’s Park
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Prayers
Our Church Family: Ilene Boyles, Mary “Dee” and Barry Brown (Beth Pequeno’s parents), Nancy Dixon (in Uganda), Betty Jane King (Ted King’s mother), Claire Merritt, Patsy Reynolds, Jane Rountree, Janice Younger
Friends of our Church Family: Pamela Arnason, Sarah and Jason Bailey, Natalie Branch, Faith Baptist Church Family, Roxanne Gartland, Robert Gwyn, Treva Puckett, Quinton Rogers, U. S. Military, Nathan Zeller
CHURCH MINISTRIES
There will be a Congregational Meeting held next Sunday, September 23rd immediately following worship to elect a Nominating Committee to nominate elders for the class of 2021.
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 Spark (a Bible-based and Christ-centered curriculum for kids of all ages). If you have further questions, please see one of our ushers.
The Flowers in the Church today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory and honor of our parents, Floyd and Marjorie Rees and Paul & Cornelia Reeves by Gene and Peggy Rees.
Sermon texts for upcoming Sundays: September 23: 1 Cor. 11:2-16; September 30: 1 Cor. 11:17-34
Beacons: Will meet in the Lighthouse this evening at 5:30 p.m. The Banfields will provide dinner.
Keenagers: Will have lunch on Thursday, September 20th at Old North State Winery at 11:30 a.m. We will discuss the activities planned for the rest of the year.
Current Address for Claire Merritt: Claire took a fall recently and is recuperating at Salemtowne Rehab. Her address there is: 1460 Babcock Drive, Room 8152, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. We know she would love to hear from her church family!
Wednesday Night Supper and Bible Study: Our church will gather around the supper table in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday nights (September 5-October 10) in the fall. Dinner will be provided each night and will be served at 6:00 pm. Bible Study begins at 6:45 and lasts until 7:15. This fall, we will hear from various local mission partners. This Wednesday, we will hear from Barbara Saulpaugh with Blue Ridge CareNet Counseling. Dinner costs $7 per adult and $5 per child (with a cap of $25 per family). You can sign up in the Koinonia Room today, call the church office or follow this link: https://doodle.com/poll/frfqbxhv8kngn54y. Childcare will be provided.
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.
Children’s Sunday School: Begins Sunday, October 7th at 9:45. There will be three different classes for Preschool, younger and older elementary-aged kids. We are looking for adults who want to spend time with these kids and learn the scriptures with them by committing to teach 3 out of 4 Sundays for four months. At this time, we need a Pre-K teacher and assistant and a younger elementary assistant. Please see Valerie Parker if you are interested or email her at kids@fpcma.com.
Mount Airy Women’s Bible Study: This is a group of (young-ish!) women who join together in fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking to grow together through friendship, prayer, and study of the Bible. We meet each Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:15 at the First Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall. Childcare is available. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Gatewood: (610) 715-3688.
FINANCIAL
Financial Update
Jan-Aug 2018: Income - $147,064.30/Expenses - $143,036.81
Jan-Aug 2017: Income - $159,311.46/Expenses - $$160,726.41
Great things are happening at First Presbyterian! They can't happen without your presence here. Thank you for coming to worship! Great things also can't happen without your financial support. Thank you for giving. Your tithes and offerings have allowed 7 Beacons and 2 leaders to worship and laugh together at the Montreat Youth Conference, supported an amazing outpouring of volunteers for Children's Ministry from Spark to a vibrant VBS, nurtured a growing number of young families and children, welcomed new adults into our fellowship, and continued the daily life of congregation.
The Budget Committee would like to provide the congregation with a brief summary of our finances in the first 8 months of the year. Our finances are in good shape; our income exceeding our expenses. Thank you. If you have any questions, see Elder Debbie Stoltz.
CELEBRATIONS
Birthdays: 9/16: Jai Daniels, Timmesa Wishart; 9/20: Peggy Rees; 9/21: Teresa Bouma
Anniversaries: None this week
Relay for Life: It’s almost here! Next Saturday evening, September 22nd at Veteran’s Park. Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take action against cancer. JOIN US as we come together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer.
Head Usher: Jason Pflug
Side Usher: Mike Branch
Spark Teachers: Skyler and Nicole Harrison
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sun, Sept 16
8:30 am – Session Meeting
9:45 am – Adult Sunday School
11:00 am –Worship/Spark
5:30 pm – Beacons in the Lighthouse
Mon, Sept 17
8:15 am – First Steps Program
3:00 pm – Relay for Life T-Shirt Distribution
Tues, Sept 18
6:00 pm – Girl Scout Troop
8:00 pm – NA Meeting
Wed, Sept 19
Weekly Grapevine Items Due
8:15 am – First Steps Program
6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Supper
7:30 pm – Choir Rehearsal
Thurs, Sept 20
10:00 am – Bible Study Fellowship
5:30 pm – Handbell Choir
6:30 pm – Surry Quilters Guild
Fri, Sept 21
8:15 am – First Steps Program
Sat, Sept 22
Relay for Life Event/Veteran’s Park
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Prayers
Our Church Family: Ilene Boyles, Mary “Dee” and Barry Brown (Beth Pequeno’s parents), Nancy Dixon (in Uganda), Betty Jane King (Ted King’s mother), Claire Merritt, Patsy Reynolds, Jane Rountree, Janice Younger
Friends of our Church Family: Pamela Arnason, Sarah and Jason Bailey, Natalie Branch, Faith Baptist Church Family, Roxanne Gartland, Robert Gwyn, Treva Puckett, Quinton Rogers, U. S. Military, Nathan Zeller
CHURCH MINISTRIES
There will be a Congregational Meeting held next Sunday, September 23rd immediately following worship to elect a Nominating Committee to nominate elders for the class of 2021.
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 Spark (a Bible-based and Christ-centered curriculum for kids of all ages). If you have further questions, please see one of our ushers.
The Flowers in the Church today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory and honor of our parents, Floyd and Marjorie Rees and Paul & Cornelia Reeves by Gene and Peggy Rees.
Sermon texts for upcoming Sundays: September 23: 1 Cor. 11:2-16; September 30: 1 Cor. 11:17-34
Beacons: Will meet in the Lighthouse this evening at 5:30 p.m. The Banfields will provide dinner.
Keenagers: Will have lunch on Thursday, September 20th at Old North State Winery at 11:30 a.m. We will discuss the activities planned for the rest of the year.
Current Address for Claire Merritt: Claire took a fall recently and is recuperating at Salemtowne Rehab. Her address there is: 1460 Babcock Drive, Room 8152, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. We know she would love to hear from her church family!
Wednesday Night Supper and Bible Study: Our church will gather around the supper table in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday nights (September 5-October 10) in the fall. Dinner will be provided each night and will be served at 6:00 pm. Bible Study begins at 6:45 and lasts until 7:15. This fall, we will hear from various local mission partners. This Wednesday, we will hear from Barbara Saulpaugh with Blue Ridge CareNet Counseling. Dinner costs $7 per adult and $5 per child (with a cap of $25 per family). You can sign up in the Koinonia Room today, call the church office or follow this link: https://doodle.com/poll/frfqbxhv8kngn54y. Childcare will be provided.
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.
Children’s Sunday School: Begins Sunday, October 7th at 9:45. There will be three different classes for Preschool, younger and older elementary-aged kids. We are looking for adults who want to spend time with these kids and learn the scriptures with them by committing to teach 3 out of 4 Sundays for four months. At this time, we need a Pre-K teacher and assistant and a younger elementary assistant. Please see Valerie Parker if you are interested or email her at kids@fpcma.com.
Mount Airy Women’s Bible Study: This is a group of (young-ish!) women who join together in fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking to grow together through friendship, prayer, and study of the Bible. We meet each Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:15 at the First Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall. Childcare is available. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Gatewood: (610) 715-3688.
FINANCIAL
Financial Update
Jan-Aug 2018: Income - $147,064.30/Expenses - $143,036.81
Jan-Aug 2017: Income - $159,311.46/Expenses - $$160,726.41
Great things are happening at First Presbyterian! They can't happen without your presence here. Thank you for coming to worship! Great things also can't happen without your financial support. Thank you for giving. Your tithes and offerings have allowed 7 Beacons and 2 leaders to worship and laugh together at the Montreat Youth Conference, supported an amazing outpouring of volunteers for Children's Ministry from Spark to a vibrant VBS, nurtured a growing number of young families and children, welcomed new adults into our fellowship, and continued the daily life of congregation.
The Budget Committee would like to provide the congregation with a brief summary of our finances in the first 8 months of the year. Our finances are in good shape; our income exceeding our expenses. Thank you. If you have any questions, see Elder Debbie Stoltz.
CELEBRATIONS
Birthdays: 9/16: Jai Daniels, Timmesa Wishart; 9/20: Peggy Rees; 9/21: Teresa Bouma
Anniversaries: None this week
Relay for Life: It’s almost here! Next Saturday evening, September 22nd at Veteran’s Park. Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take action against cancer. JOIN US as we come together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer.
- Opening Ceremony - 4:00 p.m.
- Survivor/Caregiver Walk – 6:00 p.m.
- Luminaria Ceremony – 9:00 p.m.
- Closing Ceremony – 11:00 p.m.