STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

The Harbinger A NEWSLETTER OF F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BELMONT NC

Outdoor Worship

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Lamentations 1:1-6; Psalm 1372 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10

BCO PANTRY

FEED THE HUNGRY We are collecting specific items weekly for the BCO pantry.

Items for this week: Soup, Mashed Potatoes and Canned Pasta

Please bring your items on Sundays and place them in the wagon located at the front entrance of

the church.

20th Sunday after Pentecost Early Outdoor Worship

The Lord’s Supper Stewardship Season

8:30 a.m. “Early at 8:30 Outdoors”

9:15 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:30 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn

5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth (Textile Lanes)

College of Officers

High School Choir

6:00 p.m. Youth Supper

6:30 p.m. High School Youth (Textile Lanes)

Middle School Choir

Gustavius “Gus” Arthur Rhyne

Born 9-15-16 Son of Daniel & Georgeanne Rhyne

Nora Gwen Ivester

Born 8-15-16 Daughter of Dean and Lauren Ivester

Lane Bennett Bansen

Born 8-09-16 Son of Jim and Allison Bansen

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Sunday Schedule

NEW MEMBERS

BIRTHS

From the Pastor … “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you;

not as the world gives do I give you.” - John 14:27a

A week ago I am backing out of a parking space at the Stowe Family YMCA looking to my rear left, but not completely to my rear right, and end up tapping the rear bumper of a car on the other side of the lot doing the same thing. Then driving early Monday morning to Winston-Salem to care for my parents, a sudden torrential downpour is going on as I turn right onto the I-85 North entry ramp beside Arby’s off Keener Boulevard and, though looking in every direction while inching forward, the car ahead of me starts then stops suddenly and I bump its rear bumper (fortunately doing minimal damage). But then Thursday after a day spent negotiating a new home for my parents in an Assisted Living facility in Clemmons, I return to Belmont just in time to work-off some steam by running a few miles on the treadmill at the Y only to lock Mary’s keys in her car (we only have one set; I lost the others!) and end up wasting an hour as AAA comes to the rescue and recovers the keys by “breaking in” to the car. Talk about stress!

Stress manifests itself in our lives in so many ways. It seems like only a month ago we are enjoying the peace and tranquility of summer; yet in one short month I find myself moving my parents with our church beginning a new church program ministry year (Rally Day, Kids Central, Stewardship Season), searching for a new Weekday School Director, and navigating two Sunday morning worship services and a new more efficient digital process for “checking-in” our children Sundays and Wednesdays (and possibly for all scout groups too).

Add all the above to the unanticipated surprises and challenges in your life and that of your family, alongside the national hysteria of a Presidential election year amid local and national civil rights protests and ongoing threats of international terror, and stress describes much of our lives during the fall of 2016. Thank the Lord for my wife who each day this week has encouraged me with the words that appeared all over London during the German bombing of World War II: “Please remain calm.” And Mary’s daily prayers for me are strengthened by my own reliance upon those familiar words of Jesus quoted to begin this article that end with the most comforting words of all:

“Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” - John 14:27b

God’s grace and peace to you,

Sam

September 4, 2016 – Travis & Melissa Page

August 28, 2016 – Aaron & Abby Dawe (Emmy) Charlotte Gott

Joy & John Pope

August 14, 2016 – Patrick & Rebecca Ritchie (Cynthia)

Gifts Received (09-25-16)

Offering Month-to-Date

Offering Year-to-Date

$8,870

$33,271

$441,936

Special Offerings

Nickel-a-Meal (09-11-16)

Nickel-a-Meal 2016

125th Anniversary Offering

Souper Bowl of Caring 2016

Kid Central Samaritan’s Feet 2016

One Great Hour of Sharing 2016

VBS Mission Project 2016

Mi Escuela 2016

Christmas Joy Offering 2015

Christmas Eve Offering 2015

$325

$3,551

$10,135

$812

$923

$1,342

$193

$9,055

$1,183

$2,355

Gifts Received 2016 YTD

Loan Balance (08-31-16)

$4,188

$463,484

Capital Fund

General Offering

Acolytes

Acolyte Coordinator

Elder Greeters

Youth Reader

Sound System

Lay Readers

Prayer of Dedication

Prayers of the People

Children’s Sermon

Children’s Church

Infant Nursery

Toddler Nursery

PAWS

Sanctuary Guild

Deacons

Deacon Open/Close

Pastor On Call Phone

Lemonade On the Lawn

Youth Supper

October 2

George Keel, Jackson Wise

Carrie Minnich

Smitty Hanks, Catherine Lane

Mattie Lee

David W. Cloninger

Lisa Neisler

Kathleen Boyce

Daria Ragan

Michelle Stalder

Robin Russell

Mary Warner

John & Emily Wilson

Andrew & Susie Bradley

Care: Beth Howe, Carolyn Knox

Greenery: Nancy Maier, Glenda Rogers

Class of 2016

Class of 2016

Daria Ragan

Wayne & Allison Baird (8:30am)

Class of 2016 (11:30am)

Fite / Haughton

October 9

George Keel, Jackson Wise

Carrie Minnich

Smitty Hanks, Catherine Lane

Jacob Gogel

David W. Cloninger

Mark Noles

Elizabeth Johnson

TBD

Michelle Stalder

Robin Russell

Virginia Yandle

Lori Cipriano

Elizabeth McLean

Care: Susan & Mary Grace Biggerstaff

Greenery: Nancy Maier, Glenda Rogers

Class of 2016

Class of 2016

Daria Ragan

TBD (8:30am)

Class of 2016 (11:30am)

Keel (Boy Scout BBQ)

1 Saylor Jarman 1 Jeff Rhyne 2 Justin Amos 2 Lilah Stowe 3 Angie Blount 3 Catherine Davis 3 Margaret Packard 3 Angie Putnam 3 Jeanne Stowe 4 Tom Hall 5 Layla Curry 5 Paula Klasing 5 Parks Wilson 6 Blake Cheshire 6 Victoria Dalton 6 Samantha Holder 6 Angie Lee 6 Sarah Lewis 7 Randy Dills 7 Justin Earley 7 Tim Gunter 7 Emory Hamilton 7 David Hollars

7 Michelle Stalder 8 Kate Carpenter 9 Keith Gogel 9 Mary Louise Hall 9 Gail Hanks 9 Adam Whiteman 10 Ben Decker 11 Nickie Bateman 11 Matthew Dalton 11 Anna Holloway 11 John Kines 11 Bo Meadows 11 Tong Quach 11 Bev Young 12 Miles Ferguson 12 Ellie Haughton 13 Terry Lutin 13 Lauren Mullinix 13 Andrew Rinehart 13 Charles Stowe 14 Bobby Quach 14 Marcia Rauch 15 Beth Hollars

15 Nate Jones 15 Kathryn Rhyne 17 Gerald Brown 18 Frances Armstrong 18 Philip Blalock 18 Jeremy Carpenter 18 Rebecca Lane 18 Kris Lineberger 19 William Cipriano 19 Sam Howe 19 Margie Kircus 19 Bow Lee 19 Matt Moore 20 Jean Auten 20 Rhett Cline 20 Mary Peeler 21 Marty Barnes 21 Hailey Hinson 21 Mike Whiteman 22 Pam Carpenter 22 Doug Gadd 22 Eleanor Grass 22 Michelle Sanders

22 Blalke Tolley 23 Rick Caudle 23 Alex Tolley 24 Caroline Boyce 24 Ava Peloso 24 John Sigman 25 Katie Price 25 Jack Sanders 26 Caleb Davis 26 Kim Sudderth 27 Joe Hall 28 Gayle Burleson 28 Haley Nixon 28 Will Weber 29 Shane Davis 29 Keith Locke 29 Cameron Rhyne 29 Jenny Weston 30 Natalie Amos 30 Matthew Hall 30 Lynn Huffstetler 30 Lilly Jones 30 Neal Maier

30 Ruth Stowe 31 Grace Haughton 31 Sydney Lester 31 Taylor Nixon 31 Daria Ragan 31 Asher Wilson

Worship Volunteer Schedule Mission Trip Opportunity

Kids Central Kingdom Fest

October Birthdays

This fall, the Missions Committee of PWNC is offering a mission trip to South Carolina to continue the work done in our first mission trip down there this past May. We will go to the area around Lake Murray (near Columbia) to work on houses which were flooded last year. This will be done through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program and the Saint Bernard Project. The trip is October 16-22.

Please click to download the registration forms. Please offer this information to your congregation. Registration forms will also be available at the Presbytery website.

Thank you, Ed Forsyth, Chair PWNC Missions Committee

You can now pay your pledge online through the church website by visiting www.fpc-belmont.org and click on

the “Online Giving” icon.

Music Ministry

Kingdom Fest Wednesday, October 19, 2016

4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

A unique, multisensory fall event will take place during Kids Central on Wednesday, October 19. This royalty-themed adventure is designed to provide a fun fall alternative for children as they travel through engaging, station-based experiences. Guests will enjoy games, activities, challenges, and an interactive drama—all while celebrat-ing Jesus’ love in a new and refreshing way. Everyone will experience this adventure together, discovering that no matter what, Jesus is with us

Join us for an unforgettable experience this fall!

On World Communion Sunday the Sanctuary Choir will sing a new anthem by Lee Dengler that I heard at the Montreat Conference on Worship and Music this past June. “We Are Redeemed” reminds us that we all fall short of the glory of God.

We are redeemed when we believe in Christ and receive His grace. You will hear an old familiar and much loved tune woven together with the new tune. Drumming for 4th-5th graders is being offered at 4:00 PM prior to Kids Central during the month of October. If you haven’t registered your child, please do so immediately so that materials and instruments can be made available. The children will learn how to tell a Bible story through drumming.

Online Giving

Children ’ s Music

Co-Ed Belmont Evening CBS

The Book of Revelation

Thursday Evenings

6:30 - 7:55 pm

We love seeing what happens in people’s lives when they discover God through the study of His Word. Together we explore the Bible and what it

tells us about the God who has woven a story through history and is present with us now.

More info: Stephanie Nixon

(704) 502-4168

or stephnixon@bellsouth.net

Nursery Volunteers are needed during Worship. IT’S NOT HARD. We have paid workers that will change diapers and all you have to do is love our littlest!! Email Christiana Moose (christina.moose@yahoo.com) to volunteer.

The Living Nativity needs actors to play shepherds, wise men, angels, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and 2-year old Jesus.

No experience necessary and there are no speaking parts. Contact Dana Frady (fradys2000@gmail.com) to volunteer.

Family Promise Week is hosted by First Foursquare Church the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 2. Click here for more information.

Habitat for Humanity First Presbyterian Church Belmont has a host day on Saturday, October 29 starting at 8:00 a.m. We will do siding and interior trim. *click here to volunteer

Kids Central September 28 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Followed by a Family Night Supper *Hot Wings and more

*click here for menu & online reservations

All church member children ages 3 years thru 5th grade will meet each Wednesday from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. For non-church members, we invite all Kindergarten – 5th

graders to join us for High Energy, Fun and Adventure!

Download Registration Form here… Download Medical Form here...

DRUMMING Wednesdays in October and

November 30, December 7, 144:00 pm - 4:30 pm 4th and 5th graders

HAND CHIMES Wednesdays in November 2, 9, 16

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 4th and 5th graders

Contact Suzanne if interested suzanne@fpc-belmont.org

Kids Central

Community Bible Study

Cub Scouts

Committee Meetings

October 3, Monday Fellowship

October 4, Tuesday Stewardship Youth

October 9, Sunday Board of Deacons

October 10, Monday Music Subcommittee Worship Missions & Den. Relations Personnel & Administration Education

October 11, Tuesday Personnel & Administration

Weekday School

October 17, Monday New Members

October 18, Tuesday Adult Education

Property

October 19, Wednesday Columbarium

October 20, Thursday Coordinating & Planning

October 25, Tuesday Finance

October 27, Thursday Stated Session Meeting

6:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.

5:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study begins on September 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. We begin the fall with Philip Yancey’s study, The Jesus I Never Knew. Contact Daria Ragan for more information: dragan@fpc-belmont.org

Moms Connect is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Moms of all ages and stages encourage and support each other with positive, biblically based studies and discussion. We begin the fall with Lysa Terkuerst’s, Unglued: How to Make Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions. Class begins September 14. Contact Daria Ragan or at the church website: Moms Connect

Women ’ s Studies Volunteer Opportunities

Young at Hearts

C u b S c o u t T r o o p 6 2 i s currently recruiting new scouts! Boys ages 5 years old (kindergarten) -11 year olds (5th grade) can find adventure, fun,

f r iends, and l i fe sk i l l s in scout ing . We meet Monday nights 6:30-7:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church. For more information please email cubscouts62@fpc-belmont.org

Come join the Young at Hearts for a Fall Excursion. On Thursday, October 13th, the Young at Hearts are go to Lexington, NC and making two big stops. First, we’ll have lunch at the original "Lexington Barbecue" restaurant, known to many and especially to the Lexington locals as "The Monk." This legendary restaurant was established back in 1962 by Wayne Monk and his family and is still going strong with their authentic Lexington barbecue. Then we’re going a short piece down the road from the Restaurant to the Bob Timberlake Gallery. Bob Timberlake, a native son of North Carolina, has an outstanding Gallery there. It serves as an art museum and features a unique combination of a fine-clothing boutique, a stationery and card shop complete with Christmas ornaments, along with a furniture and home finishings section, all housed together and bearing the Timberlake name. The Gallery also has its own Riverwood Coffee Shop if you want an after-lunch break. We’ll leave from the Church at 10am, and the total cost for this trip is $10; we really hope you come join us for what promises to be a good time and a fun day. Contact Beth Geddis to make your reservation. (704-825-4707)

Officers of the Church 2016

We’re on the web

www.fpc-belmont.org

This Week at First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church

102 South Central Avenue Belmont, NC 28012

Church Office: (704) 825-3357 Fax: (704) 825-8422

Weekday School: (704) 825-8225

Sam Warner, Pastor swarner@fpc-belmont.org

Daria Ragan, Associate Pastordragan@fpc-belmont.org

Suzanne Fairbairn, Music Directorsuzanne@fpc-belmont.org

Cindy Hammer, WDS Director chammer@fpc-belmont.org

Heather Steffey, WDS Assistant Director hmoore@fpc-belmont.org

Robin Russell, Director of Education rrussell@fpc-belmont.org

Sherri Smith, Office Administrator ssmith@fpc-belmont.org

Jeannie Sigmon, Financial Administration jsigmon@fpc-belmont.org

Ken Dole, Building Superintendent kdole@fpc-belmont.org

Debbie King, Housekeeper

First Presbyterian Church

Weekday School

704-825-8225

www.fpc-belmont.org/weekday_school

Presbyterian Psychological Services Main Office:

5203 Sharon Rd Charlotte, NC 28210

704-554-9900

www.presbysych.org

Pastor-On-Call Phone

704-964-1199

Please call should you have a need for the pastoral ministry of the church and cannot reach a pastor over the weekend.

Contact Us

Class of 2016

Wayne Baird

Susan Bowen

Summer Cline

Smitty Hanks

Deana Murphy

Chris VanderMeer

Class of 2017

Charlie Barron

Bob Decker

Nancy Gadd

Sue Holder

Sue Johnson

Mark Paschall

Class of 2018

Anne Bogen

Steve Burleson

Catherine Lane

Adrian Miller

Emily Poag

Andy Stalder

Class of 2016

Nancy Bosch

Sally Dunn

Jo Ann Evans

Griffin Keel

Brad Kimbirl

Jeff Meadows

April Nixon

Class of 2017

D. J. Cipriano

Ann Davis

Ernestene Knowles

Ed Lefler

Vann Noblett

Michelle Sanders

Jonathan Taylor

Class of 2018

Beth Adcock

Susan Biggerstaff

Christiana Decker

Bow Lee

Tripp McLean

Jason Price

Teresa Stump

THE SESSION

Samuel P. Warner, Moderator Daria L. Ragan, Vice-Moderator David W. Cloninger, Clerk of Session Jim Stallings, Treasurer Marty Barnes, Records Clerk Margaret Packard, Assistant Clerk

THE BOARD OF DEACON

Griffin Keel, Moderator Ann Davis, Vice-Moderator Christiana Decker, Secretary Sally Dunn, Assistant Treasurer

Monday, October 3 10:30 a.m. Grace Circle 6:00 p.m. Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 62 Cub Scouts Troop 62

Tuesday, October 410:00 a.m. Joy Circle 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Brownie/Junior Troop 2200

Stewardship 6:30 p.m. Youth 7:00 p.m. Toastmasters Cramerton High School Young Life

Wednesday, October 5 7:15 a.m. Men’s Midweek Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Weekday School Chapel 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 4:00 p.m. Kids Central 4th & 5th graders 4:30 p.m. Kids Central 6:00 p.m. Family Night Supper 6:30 p.m. High School Bible Study Pastor’s Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous

Food Addicts Anonymous 7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, October 6 10:00 a.m. Praise Kidz 5:00 p.m. Community Bible Study Leadership 6:30 p.m. Community Bible Study

Friday, October 7 No Scheduled Events

Saturday, October 8 7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast

Sunday, October 9 21stSunday after Pentecost Confirmation Orientation Lunch 8:00 a.m. Board of Deacons 8:30 a.m. “Early at 8:30 Outdoors” 9:15 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Confirmation Orientation Luncheon 5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth High School Choir

College of Officers 6:00 p.m. Youth Supper 6:30 p.m. High School Youth Middle School Choir

Oct 2

Oct 6-9

Oct 9

Oct 12

Oct 15-16

Oct 19

Oct 22

Oct 26

Oct 27

Oct 29

Oct 30

College of Officers (5 pm)

Ladies’ Beach Retreat

Confirmation Orientation Lunceon

October Fellowship Supper

Christ Trek

Kids Central Kingdom Fest

Church Clean-Up Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Weekday School Fall Festival

Habitat Workday (8:00am)

Trunk-or-Treat