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HOLY WEEK: SUNDAY, APRIL 13 - SUNDAY, APRIL 20

Palm Sunday Processional Palm Sunday Processional Palm Sunday Processional Palm Sunday Processional –––– Sunday, April 13Sunday, April 13Sunday, April 13Sunday, April 13

All are invited to gather on the plaza in front of the sanctuary at 10:40 a.m. Scripture reading, blessing of the palms, and ringing bells will draw us into worship and celebrate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday Communion and Tenebrae Service Maundy Thursday Communion and Tenebrae Service Maundy Thursday Communion and Tenebrae Service Maundy Thursday Communion and Tenebrae Service –––– 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) –––– Thursday, April 17Thursday, April 17Thursday, April 17Thursday, April 17

On this night, we remember and celebrate the final supper Jesus shared with his disciples. This service will close with tenebrae, meaning “shadows”, an ancient tradition in which light fades into darkness.

The Great Vigil of Easter The Great Vigil of Easter The Great Vigil of Easter The Great Vigil of Easter –––– 8:00 p.m. (Plaza outside the Sanctuary) 8:00 p.m. (Plaza outside the Sanctuary) 8:00 p.m. (Plaza outside the Sanctuary) 8:00 p.m. (Plaza outside the Sanctuary) –––– Saturday, April 19Saturday, April 19Saturday, April 19Saturday, April 19

Beginning in darkness, the Paschal fire is lighted and the light of Christ returns as we move into the sanctuary. There we will hear the great drama of salvation through scripture and hymns. We will remember our baptism and receive the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, giving thanks for the presence of the Risen Christ who gathers with us.

Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday –––– 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. –––– Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary –––– Sunday, April 20Sunday, April 20Sunday, April 20Sunday, April 20

On this day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we join with the community of believers in every time and place as the Gospel is proclaimed, the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is shared, and hymns and anthems are sung, accompanied by brass, timpani, and organ.

Flowering the Cross Flowering the Cross Flowering the Cross Flowering the Cross

Bring fresh flowers of the season on Easter Sunday (April 20) to “flower the cross” which will be planted in the Davis Street lawn.

Annual Butterfly ReleaseAnnual Butterfly ReleaseAnnual Butterfly ReleaseAnnual Butterfly Release

Sunday, April 20 Easter Sunday, the Children’s Ministry Committee will host the annual Butterfly Release in the courtyard between the Sanctuary and Williams Chapel.

Children are invited to join us at 9:45 a.m. in Bible Max for the movie “He is Risen”. Parents are asked to pick up their children promptly at 10:30 and join us for the Butterfly Release at 10:40 a.m., weather permitting. All are invited to join us as we celebrate the Resurrection through the symbolism of the butterfly.

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let us celebrate holy week

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During Lent, you are invited to join members of our downtown

churches for a Tuesday, noon worship service. The 30 minute worship

is followed by lunch, if you are able to stay. So take a break during the

day and join others from our community for worship and lunch.

Tuesday Lenten

Community

Worship Services

DateDateDateDate LocationLocationLocationLocation PreacherPreacherPreacherPreacher

April 1 Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter Rev. Katie Lee, Associate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church

April 8 First Baptist Church Rev. Keith Sexton, Pastor, FUMC in Elon

2015 Israel and Palestine Trip

J oin Ron Shive and Adam Shoemaker, the Rector of Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, on a trip to Jor-dan and Israel January 30 – February 14, 2015. This incredible fifteen day trip will take us to the heart

of the land of the Old Testament and New Testament. A full itinerary is available at the church office.

Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $4,000 per person in a double room

Round trip air fare from Raleigh/Durham to Amman and the return from Tel Aviv to Raleigh/Durham This all-inclusive price includes:

• Breakfast and dinners throughout your trip

• A tour guide in Jordan and Israel in addition to the leadership of Dr. Shive

• All excursions, cultural activities and religious activities and admissions as per itinerary

• Transportation by private coach for airport transportation and touring

Easter Lilies

E aster lilies for use in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday (April 20) may be ordered as memorial or honorary flowers ($25 each). The deadline to order is April 16, 2014. Please fill in the order form below and include with your

payment. Make checks payable to First Presbyterian Church and mark "Easter Lilies". If you have questions, please contact the church office.

EASTER LILIES ORDER FORM EASTER LILIES ORDER FORM EASTER LILIES ORDER FORM EASTER LILIES ORDER FORM

In Memory of

Donor

In Honor of

Donor

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FPC Lenten Prayer Center

“G rant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.” Thomas Aquinas

Lent offers us many opportunities for reflection and prayer. During this Lenten season, which begins on Wednesday, March 5, you are invited to consider another opportunity for prayer and reflection by participating in our Lenten Prayer CenterLenten Prayer CenterLenten Prayer CenterLenten Prayer Center. Located in room 402 (above the Resource Center in the SE Education Wing), you will have a variety of prayer stations allowing you to pray with your senses. Come and experience praying with scripture, with water, through art, meditation, a prayer wall, herbs and much more. The Prayer Center will be open often during Lent to allow you to visit regularly from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. Join us as we journey together through this Lenten season.

Lenten Prayer Center hours will be as follows:Lenten Prayer Center hours will be as follows:Lenten Prayer Center hours will be as follows:Lenten Prayer Center hours will be as follows:

Sundays 9:00 a.m. Sundays 9:00 a.m. Sundays 9:00 a.m. Sundays 9:00 a.m. –––– 1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. MondaysMondaysMondaysMondays––––Thursdays 10:00 a.m.Thursdays 10:00 a.m.Thursdays 10:00 a.m.Thursdays 10:00 a.m.––––4:00 p.m. (closed Fridays and Saturdays)4:00 p.m. (closed Fridays and Saturdays)4:00 p.m. (closed Fridays and Saturdays)4:00 p.m. (closed Fridays and Saturdays)

Young Adult Gathering

W e’ll be gathering on Wednesday, April 9 at Cork and Cow at

Alamance Crossing. Come drop by anytime from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to visit and enjoy some down time. Look forward to seeing you then . . . and bring a friend!

FPC CDC Spring Plant Sale

I t’s time for First Presbyterian Child

Development Center’s Annual Spring

Plant Sale! Please pick up order forms

from the church office. If you have any

questions, please contact Tracy Barker

(226-7055 or fprescdc@fpcburlington.org).

Friendship Group

L ook out April Friendship Group because you are

in for a treat. You will laugh, learn, and love

who is coming to speak! Get ready to welcome our

very own, beloved Rett Davis! Rett will be showing

and sharing with us the beautifying work of the New

Leaf Society in Burlington. We will meet in the

BibleMax Room at 11:00 a.m. and then have lunch in

Calvin Hall. Date: Thursday, April 17.

J oin Ron Shive for a presentation and a panel discussion based on the recently released

Presbyterian ministers’ Pastoral Letter. This letter was signed by 144 North Carolina ministers and is an invitation to come together, study, and discuss how our faith intersects with our political commitments. Over 50 people joined us for our first discussion. Our second gathering will be Sunday, April 6, following the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Witherspoon Room. A light lunch of soup and a sandwich will be served.

How do we incorporate

the mission of Jesus into

our place and time—into

our political arena?

Jesus

Inc.

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Summer Music Camp

Monday, July 14Monday, July 14Monday, July 14Monday, July 14----Thursday, July 17 Thursday, July 17 Thursday, July 17 Thursday, July 17 9:00am9:00am9:00am9:00am----12:30pm12:30pm12:30pm12:30pm

Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 5 Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 5 Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 5 Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 5 (Completed by July 1, (Completed by July 1, (Completed by July 1, (Completed by July 1, 2014)2014)2014)2014)

I t is almost here! Summer Music Camp 2014 is a weeklong, unforgettable experience for your

children! Summer Music Camp offers your children (or grandchildren, or friends of your children!) the opportunity to sing and make music, to play instruments (have you ever tried a Boomwhacker? - or a Choir chime?), to express their faith through movement or drama, and to create a worship service led for and by children.

Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: $30.00$30.00$30.00$30.00

Registration:egistration:egistration:egistration: fpcburlington.orgfpcburlington.orgfpcburlington.orgfpcburlington.org

Deadline:Deadline:Deadline:Deadline: June 27, 2014June 27, 2014June 27, 2014June 27, 2014

PWPWPW CirclesCirclesCircles Circle #Circle #Circle #Circle # DateDateDateDate TimeTimeTimeTime LocationLocationLocationLocation HostessesHostessesHostessesHostesses

1 Sunday, 4/13 6:00 p.m. John Knox Room Virginia Cummings & Jan Davis

2 Monday, 4/14 10:00 a.m. 3817 Asbury Ct. Chrissie Beh

3 Monday, 4/14 10:00 a.m. 3610 Kimesville Rd. Lou Knight

4 Tuesday, 4/15 10:00 a.m. John Knox Room Frances Underwood

5 Tuesday, 4/15 7:00 p.m. John Knox Room Adrian Albrea & Linda Perdue

On Monday, April 7, PW Council will meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 122.

F PC Presbyterian Women are asking for donations

for infants (from size newborns up to six from size newborns up to six from size newborns up to six from size newborns up to six

months).months).months).months). The following is a list of appropriate things

to bring:

baby blankets, receiving blankets, crib sheets, baby baby blankets, receiving blankets, crib sheets, baby baby blankets, receiving blankets, crib sheets, baby baby blankets, receiving blankets, crib sheets, baby

gowns, onesies, undershirts, washcloths, baby towels, gowns, onesies, undershirts, washcloths, baby towels, gowns, onesies, undershirts, washcloths, baby towels, gowns, onesies, undershirts, washcloths, baby towels,

baby caps, baby socks baby caps, baby socks baby caps, baby socks baby caps, baby socks

A large, marked box will be placed in the workroom at church for your donations. Please bring them to the workroom or to your April Circle Meeting by the end of April. After May 1, we will ship the baby things to a collection center where requests from Church World Services will be filled, processed and shipped to places like the Philippines, Syria, and other third world countries where there are desperate needs for these things. If you have any questions, please call either Wanda Jordan or Doris Mottinger.

We would like for all our women to donate new new new new

or good, usedor good, usedor good, usedor good, used baby clothes for overseas hospital

requests through Church World Services (CWS).

PW’s Spring

Project for

World Missions

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T he Faith and the Arts committee is inviting all children and youth (Kindergarten-12th grade) to

create an original painting, drawing, sculpture, etc. for our Kids Who CareKids Who CareKids Who CareKids Who Care Art AuctionArt AuctionArt AuctionArt Auction prior to our Ancient Ancient Ancient Ancient Mediterranean Meal Mediterranean Meal Mediterranean Meal Mediterranean Meal on Sunday, May 18. The deadline deadline deadline deadline for submission is Sunday, May 4for submission is Sunday, May 4for submission is Sunday, May 4for submission is Sunday, May 4. Your art should answer the question, “What kind of meal would I serve What kind of meal would I serve What kind of meal would I serve What kind of meal would I serve Jesus?”Jesus?”Jesus?”Jesus?” All print art submissions should be 8 ½ X 11 ½ or similar “footprint” for sculptures. Frames will be provided. Submissions may be made to Sarah Beth Christie, Church Educator.

The art auction was inspired by our own little miss Nevy Fisher and her idea last year during VBS to sell her original art to raise money to buy food for those in need. Art will be displayed in the John Knox room prior to our meal and lecture. Winning bids will be announced at the conclusion of our evening schedule for 7:30 p.m. Nevy is the daughter of Willy and Jill Fisher, granddaughter of Dick and Linda Fisher and big sister to Nora and Naomi Fisher.

Do you love art? Would you like

to use your art to help others?

Kids Who Care

Art Auction -

Artists Needed!

Happy Campers Needed

A re you looking for a great summer camping experience for your child? Consider New Hope Camp and Conference Center near Chapel Hill, NC. Early Bird registration is April 15Early Bird registration is April 15Early Bird registration is April 15Early Bird registration is April 15, so act soon! Camping

experiences are offered for children and youth kindergarten – 9th grades and include day camps, adventure camp, music, arts, drama, and dance camp, and much more.

With 165 acres of hardwood forest, New Hope Camp and Conference Center offers an unparalleled summer camping experience for boys and girls in both overnight and day camping. The property includes two freshwater lakes, a prayer labyrinth, basketball and volleyball courts, nature trails, playground and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Interested? Brochures are located in the Welcome Center and outside the church office or you may go to www.newhopepresusa.org for more information and registration forms.

I nterested in more information on how to become a Virtual Caddy for the FPC

Youth Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 5th? Visit www.fpcburlington.org or contact Peter Thompson (336-228-1703 or pthompson@fpcburlington.org). If your player wins, you win too!!

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Middle School Putt-Putt

March 2, 2014

High School Citywide Scavenger Hunt- March 2, 2014

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Graduating from High School, College, or receiving a Post Graduate

degree in 2014?

F irst Presbyterian Church, Burlington would like to celebrate by recognizing you and your accomplishments in a Graduate Edition of the First Press this June. Please take just a moment to fill out the information below

and submit it to Peter Thompson (pthompson@fpcburlington.org) or return the information to the main church office no later than May 12no later than May 12no later than May 12no later than May 12thththth. Any information arriving after this date will be included in the July First Press. Name: Graduation Date:

School: Degree:

Post Graduation Plans:

One sentence only — favorite FPC memory or favorite quote or Scripture verse:

Many thanks to Jerry and Elizabeth Bailey

for hosting our March lunch break!

Priority Registration is now open for church members until May 1 Priority Registration is now open for church members until May 1 Priority Registration is now open for church members until May 1 Priority Registration is now open for church members until May 1

Early registration secures your spot and allows us to be good stewards of our supplies and resources! An online-registration form is required for each child. Children must be at Children must be at Children must be at Children must be at least 3 years old (by August 31, 2013) through 5least 3 years old (by August 31, 2013) through 5least 3 years old (by August 31, 2013) through 5least 3 years old (by August 31, 2013) through 5thththth grade (grade completed). grade (grade completed). grade (grade completed). grade (grade completed). Parents may register their children online at www.fpcburlington.org.

*Please save boxes of all shapes and sizes for our VBS decorating projects! Just bring them to the workroom.

VBS 2014

June 16-June 19

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Hello! My name is Rivet.

Join me as we imagine

and build with God.

Register for VBS today!

c o l l e g e

m i n i s t r i e s

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An Ancient Mediterranean

Meal: Foods from the Time of

Jesus and Art Auction

***NEW DATE*** Sunday, May 18, 2014***NEW DATE*** Sunday, May 18, 2014***NEW DATE*** Sunday, May 18, 2014***NEW DATE*** Sunday, May 18, 2014 Kids Who Care Kids Who Care Kids Who Care Kids Who Care Silent Art Auction Silent Art Auction Silent Art Auction Silent Art Auction ---- 5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:00Dinner 6:00Dinner 6:00Dinner 6:00----7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

J oin us for a unique educational event as we enjoy an evening of insightful teachings, a

delicious meal and a silent auction of FPC children’s and youth’s original art. The meal will be prepared by our featured speaker, Ms. Zacki Murphy, and our

own FPC chefs. FPC chefsFPC chefsFPC chefsFPC chefs are still needed to help Zacki prepare the buffet-style meal. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Beth Christie, Church Educator (sbchristie@fpcburlington.org) or 336.228.1703 ext. 223.

Reservations are requiredReservations are requiredReservations are requiredReservations are required for all who plan to eat dinner and may be made online. The cost of the meal is: $12 for adults, $8 for children 7-12, and no cost for children 6 and under.

Proceeds to benefit Allied Churches of Alamance County.

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Baptism

O n Sunday,

March 23, 2014,

Madison Anne Rate Madison Anne Rate Madison Anne Rate Madison Anne Rate

received the

sacrament of

baptism. Parents are

Ryan and Kim Rate.

Welcome New Member

T he congregation of FPC welcomes new member, Betty Cox, who was received by the Session on

Sunday, March 3, 2014.

Betty Cox 1880 Brookwood Avenue Apt. 121

Burlington, NC 27215 336-570-8591

Betty is pictured with her husband, Rev. Richard Cox, a

member of Presbytery.

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Furniture Ministry

W e assist families with gently used items for the home through partner agency referrals. Our main focus is making sure families have a bed to sleep. When we provide a bed, we like to send a

mattress pad, one set of sheets, blanket, some type of coverlet, and bed pillows. For 2013, we were able to assist 142 families and provided 201 beds. The families we serve may have experienced homelessness, a fire, or domestic violence. We are currently in need of the following items:

bedding (twin, Twin XL, full, and queen) which includes sheets, blankets, bedspreads, quilts and bedding (twin, Twin XL, full, and queen) which includes sheets, blankets, bedspreads, quilts and bedding (twin, Twin XL, full, and queen) which includes sheets, blankets, bedspreads, quilts and bedding (twin, Twin XL, full, and queen) which includes sheets, blankets, bedspreads, quilts and comforters, mattress pads (twin, full and queen), new bed pillows, eating and cooking utensils, dishes comforters, mattress pads (twin, full and queen), new bed pillows, eating and cooking utensils, dishes comforters, mattress pads (twin, full and queen), new bed pillows, eating and cooking utensils, dishes comforters, mattress pads (twin, full and queen), new bed pillows, eating and cooking utensils, dishes

You may drop off your donations on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our warehouse located on Fifth Street. If you have any furniture items, you may call the Furniture Ministry (336-212-2937) for a pick up or your can drop off April 12. If you have questions regarding the other donated items, you may email Elizabeth Bailey (jbailey15@triad.rr.com).

O ur congregation has been extremely generous in providing a minimum of one non-perishable food item for

every family member each month. All the food is picked up and distributed twice each month by the Salvation

Army. Your continued donations of food can be put in the food closets, although collection boxes are still available

in the narthex, outside the church office, and at the Maple Avenue entrance. Thank you for your support.

Food Closet

for Feeding

the Hungry

We now have a food closet food closet food closet food closet (actually three closets) in

the black-and-white welcome area for our Feeding

the Hungry - One Item/Member/Month Challenge.

One Great Hour of

Sharing

O ne Great Hour of Sharing is

an offering that makes the

love of Christ real for individuals

and communities around the

world who suffer the effects of

disaster, conflict, or severe

economic hardship, and for those

who serve them through gifts of

money and time. Today, projects

are underway in more than 100

countries, including the United

States and Canada. While specific

allocations differ in each

denomination, all use their One

Great Hour of Sharing funds to

make possible disaster relief,

refugee assistance,

developmental aid and more.

As members of First Presbyterian

Church of Burlington, let us

contribute to this gift and send

Christ’s love to the places in this

world that cry out in desperate

need. The offering will be

received on Palm Sunday, April 13.

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I f you should have any questions regarding the financial statement, please contact Chan Chandler, III, Church Treasurer

(cchandler@twinlakescomm.org) or LaRae Bolick, Church Business Administrator (lbolick@fpcburlington.org) in the church office.

Church Finances

February 2014

Financial Statement

Monthly Feb 2014 Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget 2014 Budget Revenues Pledges $104,042.99 $89,096.33 $188,892.38 $178,192.66 1,069,156.00 Pre-Paid Pledges (Pro-rated) 5,382.49 0.00 10,764.98 0.00 0.00 Prior Year Pledge 367.00 3,333.33 37,808.53 6,666.66 40,000.00 Prior Year Surplus 1,666.66 1,666.67 3,333.32 3,333.34 20,000.00 Misc. Income 4,228.29 2,925.01 8,316.33 5,850.02 35,100.00 Total $115,687.43 $97,021.34 $249,115.54 $194,042.68 $1,164,256.00 Expenditures $77,811.75 $97,021.33 $183,572.28 $194,042.66 $1,164,256.00 Net Total $37,875.68 $0.01 $65,543.26 $0.02

March 2014 Session Digest At its stated meeting on Sunday, March 16, the Session:

• Was led in devotions and an opening prayer by Emily Houston;

• Heard a reporting/visioning presentation from the Youth Committee on their activities for 2014 and their vision for the ministry to the youth of our congregation. John Erwin provided a thorough review of programs that are offered. From a parent perspective, Becky Wagoner reflected on the impact that these programs are having in families of participants. To the joy of those assembled, Youth Representative Lucy Harden reflected on the life-changing and -enriching experiences that these opportunities have had in her personal journey of faith;

• Received the February financial reports from Church Treasurer Chan Chandler, who observed favorable comments in the financial positions of the Child Development Center, the Playschool, and in church operations; Mr. Chandler observed that our church’s capital debt is reduced to $50,000;

• Heard a report on the work of the Buildings and Grounds Committee – including comments on winter storm cleanup as ably led by Rett Davis and other valuable volunteers, and continuing efforts in interior painting;

• Was invited to encourage and participate in memorial and honorary contributions toward Easter Sunday flowers;

• Elected Tom Harper (as chair) and Mary Parker as the Session’s designees to the congregation’s Nominating Committee (and learned of the Board of Deacon’s designee, Sue McCrone);

• Elected elders Cindy Cothran, Ted Hruslinski, and Jo Williams as commissioners to the May 17 meeting of Salem Presbytery to be held at Bethany Presbyterian (Graham) ;

• Approved minutes of previous meetings;

• Received reports on ongoing programs and ministries from members of the church staff;

• Was dismissed in prayer by Associate Pastor Thompson.

—David Vaughan, Clerk of Session

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17th Annual Women's Resource

Center Herb Festival

Located in Calvin Hall

WRC WRC WRC WRC members-only preview party Thursday, April 24, 6:00-8:00 pm

Open to public free admission: Friday April 25, 8:30-7:00 and Saturday, April 26, 8:30-3:00

Featuring organic and non-organic herbs, perennials, annuals, tomatoes and other vegetable plants. Vendors of home and garden gifts and supplies, jewelry, crafts, and food items. Food trucks on site. For more information: www.wrcac.org.

Recommendations for Officers

T he Nominating Committee is accepting recommendations for the office of Deacon and Elder for the Class of 2017. Please direct your recommendations in writing or email, by April 10, to the Church Office. Please

indicate the name of the nominee, to which office you are nominating and the name of the nominator. Email address: kseagroves@fpcburlington.org

EXPECTATIONS OF AN ELDER OR DEACONEXPECTATIONS OF AN ELDER OR DEACONEXPECTATIONS OF AN ELDER OR DEACONEXPECTATIONS OF AN ELDER OR DEACON:

An officer candidate has a commitment to Jesus Christ and is willing to serve First Presbyterian Church in accordance with the theological standards of the Presbyterian Church (USA) as defined in the “Book of Order” and “Book Of Confessions”:

An officer candidate:

1 Is serious about corporate worship, participation in Christian Education, and development of one’s spiritual life. Is willing to participate in officer training whether or not one has previously served.

2. Pledges annually to the church.

3. Makes a commitment to attend monthly meetings of the board to which he/she is elected.

4. Agrees to serve on at least one committee.

A Deacon is willing to: maintain regular contact with members by phone or visits; coordinate transportation for those in need; provide communion for homebound in coordination with the Elders and pastors; take Sunday flowers to the ill or shut-ins; visits shut-ins, families with newborns and members who are hospitalized; care for families at the time of deaths; provide pastoral care during times of family crisis or emergency; visit and seek to help incorporate new members in the life of the church.

An Elder is willing to: oversee evangelism, receive new members; lead the church in mission and outreach; provide for worship, education, and fellowship; promote stewardship; establish and manage the budget; maintain personnel policies; manage the property and related issues; work with governing bodies of the church at higher levels; serve the church in judicial matters.

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First Presbyterian Church 508 West Davis Street

Burlington, North Carolina 27215

Church phone: 228-1703

Church fax: 228-1705

www.fpcburlington.org

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Lunch Bunch

Book Club

Join us for Lunch

Bunch Book Club on

April 8 at 12:00 noon

in Room 122.

T he book is Falling Upward by Richard Rohr.

Registration is not required − just a love for reading!

Bring a lunch and join us for great conversation led by

Sarah Beth Christie and Peggy Harrelson.

Peru Mission Trip

D ates are July 25-August 2. During our time, we will lead an “English Camp” for

the teachers and students of Annie Soper School in Moyabamba. Other projects will vary depending on the needs of the school. We will have the opportunity to celebrate Peru’s Independence day on July 28 and take time to explore local sites. Questions or to register, email Katie (lee@fpcburlington.org).

Have you borrowed something from the church? The following items are missing from the church kitchen:

10 green rectangle tablecloths 10 white rectangle tablecloths 5 white round tablecloths

150 glasses 50 plates Tray of silverware (70 forks, 70 knives, and 70 spoons)

Please return these items as soon as possible if you have taken them home. We depend on these to carry out all the many and varied activities at First Presbyterian Church. In the future, please make all arrangements for use of church items by calling or emailing Kathleen Seagroves.