Places to Worship Concord 2015

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Choosing a church canseem like a complex and

daunting task. Each

faith-based communityis different.

A church is a group of like-minded

people who share a set of beliefs.

Its members often feel like a

kind of family, offering support,

encouragement and assistance to

each other.

Church communities worship and

learn together. Growing in faith

should be one of the goals in

attending church services. The right

church can provide a foundation for

your spiritual life.

When searching a church, pray to

God for guidance. Then determine

what setting is important to you.Are you looking for a less-formal,

more modern church with energetic

sermons? Do you need an intimate

community or a mega-church?

Do you have a particular faith? If you

are a Methodist, Baptist or Lutheran,

being surrounded by people with

similar beliefs will be important. Or

do you prefer anon-denominational church?

Once you understand your needs,

conduct some research. Look in your

local newspaper, Yellow pages, online

or drive around your city.

Ask friends and relatives about

the churches they attend. People

are often happy to discuss their

experiences with you.

Once you have found some

possibilities, visit several churches.Attend services with a positive

attitude and ask questions of

the members. Gather as much

information as you can.

Sometimes having a friend along will

help you feel more at ease. Speak

to people sitting near you, or speak

to the pastor after the service. Take

home any literature offered.

Afterward, reflect on your experience.

Does the churchs statement of

belief match your own beliefs?

Sometimes churches are known for

their service to the community. If

volunteer work is important to you,

find a religious community that

has programs for soup kitchens,

homeless shelters or even local

parks.

Were you comfortable sitting in the

church or were you itching to leave?

Did the pastor hold your attention or

were you bored?

Knowing your values will help youselect the right church. Worship and

spirituality are deeply personal.

Sometimes different family members

may attend different churches.

If you feel the presence of God in the

church youve chosen, then you have

made the right decision.

How to

CHOOSE ACHURCH

Knowing your values will help you select the right church.


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April 1, 2015 3Places to Worship


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SHILOH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM

Pastor Greg Hamilton

205-913-36704149 Odell School Road Concord, NC

www.shilohconcord.org [email protected]

The Small Church with a Big Heart

Our focus is on social andspiritual development

Ages 2-5

S.T.A.R.S. Preschool

Contact Anne Dehlin at 704-707-1172

or [email protected]

Located in Crossroads Church

on George Liles Pkwy, Concord

Seeking Together and Reaching Success

SUMMER CAMPFor ages 2-4th grade.

Easter is on the way, and practicing

Christians across the globe have

spent the Lenten season preparing

for the day when they celebrate the

resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent isa season best spent in the company

of close friends and family, and

the following are a few ways for

Christians to celebrate their faith

in the weeks leading up to Easter

Sunday.

Give Easter Eggs a DifferentMeaning.Easter eggs are popular among

youngsters, and that popularity can

be used to teach kids about their

faith. Eggs are frequently viewed

as a symbol of new life, so parents

can use them to show their children

how Christ died and was born anew.

Eggs can be filled with small items

that symbolize something related

to Christs story. Or they can be left

empty to represent the empty tomb

after His resurrection.

Eat Food that ConveysBiblical Stories.For Easter dinner, enjoy foods that

are mentioned in the Bible. A fish

dinner can convey the story of how

Jesus multiplied fish to feed the

crowds, or dine on lamb and share

the story of Passover.

Participate in ChurchServices.Throughout Lent, many parishes

offer Easter vigils or specialized

services that relate the account of

Jesus life and subsequent death

on the cross. Some churches may

recreate realistic stations of the

...cont. on pg 6

Create Religious

Easter Traditions


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St. Johns Reformed Church


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www.HarvestConcord.org

4284 Orphanage Rd., Concord

704.788.9211

"We're saving a seat for you"


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Walking humbly with God, showing the kindness of Jesus, receiving the Spirits comfort

Sunday School am

Sunday Morning WorshipService am

Sunday Evening Worship pm

Wednesday Evening Word

of Life Hour pm

ColdwaterBaptist Church

Union Street South

Concord NC

Rev Jim Posey Pastor

Coldwater Baptist Church is the

oldest Baptist Church in Cabarrus

County dating back to when WelshEnglish Baptists

settled near Coldwater Creek

Church Office

Church andFellowship Building

wwwcoldwaterbaptistchurchcom and Facebook coldwaterbaptistchurch

Baptist Men

Baptist Women

Puppets

Youth Group

Happy Hearts Seniors

These days, lifes focus is often on

consumerism -- from the latest

gadgets to keeping up with the

Joneses.

Whatever your religious beliefs, you

may be looking for ways to find more

meaning in your life.

Here are three ways to possibly find

that enlightenment:

Family TimeSpend some quality time with

family or close friends. Turn off theTV. Ignore your latest text message.

Whether its over a delicious meal

or on a long walk, giving your loved

ones your undivided attention can

bring you closer together.

VolunteerYou may have a packed schedule,

but if you do a little searching in

your calendar, you may be able

to find some time to set aside

for a volunteer project that helps

you connect with others in your

community.

Be IntrospectiveThere is plenty of great literature

available that can help you explore

your own spirituality.

From spending time with others to

spending some time with yourself,

you can give your daily routine moremeaning.

-StatePoint

Three Ways to

IncorporateSpirituality

in Everyday Life.

You may be lookingfor ways to find moremeaning in your life.


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We believe a relationship with Christ is a

lifelong journey which becomes the foundation

of who you are and the basis for how you serve

others. Our mission of Seeking, Serving, and

Worshiping Jesus Christ is the road map for

your Christian journey.

Sunday Schedule

Sunday School9:30am

Worship.10:30am

Check us out on the web: www.royaloaksumc.org

1020 Kansas StreetKannapolis, NC 28083

Place where you can belong

Seeking, Serving, WorshipingJesus Christ

139 Manor Ave. SW Concord, NC

Saint James The Greater Catholic Church

704-720-0600www.saintjamescatholic.org

Mass Schedule

DailyMonday - 7pm Novena Mass

Tuesday - Saturday 8am(The First Friday of every month is at 11am)

Saturday - 5pm - Vigil7pm - Spanish

Sunday - 8am10 am - Childrens Mass

11:30 am1:30 pm - Spanish5pm - Teen Mass

ReconciliationSaturday - 2 pm - 4pm


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KimballA church with a heart!Making disciples for 100 years.

WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS

8:30am (blended/contemporary),11am (traditional)

10am combined on 5th Sunday in a month.

Maintaining good records can be

beneficial in a variety of ways. People

sometimes have a need to consult

important paperwork, such as birth

certificates, social security cards

and mortgage contracts, and the

ability to organize such documents

effectively can make it easier to

handle those situations when these

records are needed. Important

documents should be kept in a safe,

easily accessible place, and the

same can be said for educational

documents and religious certificates.

Parents need to access their kids

records during Communion and

Confirmation season. Completing

early sacraments is often a

prerequisite to participating in those

that come later in life. Catholic

children who do not attend a

Catholic school will need to be

enrolled in faith formation classes

in order to receive Holy Communion

or to be confirmed in the church. In

addition, they will need to provide

proof that they are practicing

members of the faith. For example,

many churches and religious

educational organizations require

copies of baptismal certificates for

children to be eligible to receive

the sacraments of Reconciliation,

Communion and Confirmation. These

same certificates may be necessary

later in life as well, most notablywhen men and women want to get

married in a church.

Parents may want to store their kids

religious documents in a folder. This

makes it easier when kids become

adults and must prove that they

...cont. on pg 11

STORING YOUR

RELIGIOUS DOCUMENTSIN A SAFE PLACE


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have completed the sacraments.

Keep these items in a secure place,

such as a home safe or in a safety

deposit box. If these documents arelost and need to be replaced, it can

take time to contact the parish or

church where sacraments took place.

Godparents or those serving as

Confirmation sponsors may also

need to produce certain documents.

Churches typically require

documentation from godparents

and sponsors to verify that theyare practicing members of the faith

and will guide the children they are

sponsoring accordingly. Sponsors

may find they will need to provide

a letter from a pastor or priest

verifying their attendance at church

and status as an active participant.

Copies of sacramental certificates

may also be required. Knowing these

requirements in advance helps

everyone participating in sacraments

to be prepared for what is expectedof them during this religious journey.

-Metro Creative Connection

...cont. from pg 10

Keep these items in asecure place, such as a

home safe or in asafety deposit box.

Worship ServiceSunday 10:00am

Gem Theatre Kannapolis, NC

Disciples of Jesus

reaching out spreading hope

www.journeyktown.com


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Mt Olivet United Methodist Church301 Mount Olivet Rd, Concord, NC 704-782-8846

Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors

Sunday Schedule:8:45 am Early Worship Service

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Traditional Worship Service

Wednesday:6:00 pm Bible Study for ALL Ages

Friday:10:00 am 2:00 pm Heavenly Hot Dogs

www.mtochurch.comReverend Cheryl Skinner

Sharon Baptist Church

2628 Shady Lane AvenueWinecoff School Community Concord

704.782.9753

Dr. James Strickland, Pastor

SUNDAY

Sunday School 9:45am

Morning Worship 10:45am

Evening Worship 6:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Bible Study 7:00pm

Christians make up oneof the largest religious

sects of the world.

Christianity has expandedconsiderably since the religion was

established from the teachings

of Jesus Christ. According to the

Catholic Education Resource

Center and information from the

International Bulletin of Missionary

Research, there were roughly 558

million Christians in the world in

1900.

Currently, there are approximately

2.2 billion Christians. Half of

all the worlds Christians are

Catholics, while the next largest

sect of Christians belongs to

denominationally unaffiliated

independent churches that boast

some 400 million members.

Almost half of all Christians live in

the United States, Brazil, Mexico,

Russia, or Germany. There are also

large groups living in the Philippines,

China and Nigeria.-Metro Creative Connection

Did You

Know?


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Serving Christ through Community

Sunday Worship 10:30amWarm, Casual Worship Experience

All are Welcome!

Outreach FocusedAdult Fellowship Group

A small church with a big heart...Come make our Family YOUR Family!

For More Information:

www.familyoffaithlutheran.org

(704) 782-0671

Find us on Facebook!Family of Faith Lutheran Church

A Shared Facility Located at

240 Pitts School Road NW | Concord, NC

Come experience our diversefamily atmosphere,

with a contemporary

Worship Service @8:45 am

www.ovc3.com

Family of FaithLutheran Church

Our Village ChurchOVC3

The Holy Eucharist is at the heart

of Christian mass. The sharing of

the Eucharist is reminiscent of the

words and actions of Jesus Christ

during the Last Supper on the eve of

his crucifixion. Christ instructed hisdisciples to break bread and enjoy

wine, which would represent his own

body and blood, shed for all so sins

would be forgiven. Centuries later,

Christians still gather to share in the

miracle and ultimate sacrifice that is

the taking of bread and wine.

Communion bread varies depending

on the parish and the sect of

Christianity. In many cases, the

Eucharist is unleavened bread,

similar to a cracker or a matzo.

Although, leavened bread has

been known to be used at certain

services. Communion recipients

may be given individual wafers of

bread or be asked to break slivers

from a communal piece. Wine can

be poured into individual cups, but

is most often sipped from a group

chalice.

Roman Catholics do not believe thatthe bread and wine offered at mass

is symbolic of Jesus Christ. They

firmly believe that it turns into His

very own body and blood during the

transubstantiation.

Churches receive the Eucharistic

bread and wine from church

approved sources to be used in

their masses. However, celebrants

who would like to create their own

variations of unblessed Communion

bread at home can explore a variety

of recipes. The following is a simple

bread recipe, which can also be

used for Communion parties, Easter

and other religious celebrations.

Communion BreadIngredients: 11/2 cups our

1/2 cup whole wheat our

3/4 tablespoons baking soda

3 tablespoons shortening

3 tablespoons honey

3/4 cup water

Instructions:Mix dry ingredients. Cut in

shortening. Add honey, then water.

Mix by hand. Knead for a bit. Divide

and roll into 4 balls and flatten. Cut

a shallow cross through the top.Bake for 10 minutes at 350o F on

a cookie sheet. Allow to cool and

enjoy.-Metro Creative Connection

Your OwnCOMMUNION

BREAD

BAKE


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New Hope Lutheran Church ELCA

1615 Brantley Road

Kannapolis, NC 28083

704-932-3716

[email protected]

www.livinginnewhope.org

North Carolina ELCA Synod Initiative

Forward Together in Christ in CommunityA community of Jesus Christ centered upon prayer, outreach,

worship, learning and fellowship

Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:00 amCub Scouts and Boy Scouts Wednesday 7:00 pm

Joyful Morning Womens Circle 1st Wednesday 11:30 am

Free Hot Dog Lunch 1st Saturday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

School Snack Pack Program 2nd Sunday

Good Timers 2nd Tuesday 11:30 am

Noisy Bucket 3rd Sunday for Community Outreach

Faith Womens Circle 3rd Monday 7:00 pmTheology on Tap 3rd Thursday Logans 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Tuesday and Friday 7:30 pm

All Welcome to Come and Worship With Us

GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRY

SUNDAY:

WEDNESDAY:

Good Shepherd Ministry, IAOGI

282 ChurCh Street Ne CoNCord

Come late winter,diners may notice more

meat-free selectionsavailable on

restaurant menus.

Thats thanks to the Lenten season

that precedes Easter Sunday. During

Lent, Christians traditionally abstain

from eating meat on Fridays. Lent is

an ideal time for men and women

looking to get healthier to include

more vegetables, whole grains and

seafood in their diets.

Try substituting ground beef with tofu,

and incorporate vegetables where

meat may be used. For example,

layer lasagna with slices of zucchini

instead of filling it with sausage.

Plus, eat more fish. Research shows

that sh high in omega-3 fatty acids

decreases the risk of abnormal

heartbeats, which can lead to sudden

cardiac death.

Omega-3 fatty acids also decrease

triglyceride levels, slow the growthrate of atherosclerotic plaque and

lower blood pressure.-Metro Creative Connection

Meat-Free Mealsfor this Lenten Season


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