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Dear Paw Creek Presbyterian Church,
Over the past few weeks, our country and indeed the world has undergone and or been affected by a great deal of change. Some of us are jubilant over the changes that have come upon us, and others of us are absolutely afraid. This is not the time to gloat nor is it the time to fear. Listen, we are all brothers and sisters, creat-ed by God. We are one in the same, part of the human family, yet we are different based on where we live, how we are raised, what we believe or don’t believe and the list goes on. It is easy to fear what we do not understand or refuse to try to understand. This has caused a great ripple in the world. But fear is not of God. Scripture offers many examples and states many times to FEAR NOT. Fear is an instrument of the evil one and Satan will use fear to turn brother against brother and sister against sister. We fear what we do not understand or what we do not agree with. But we cannot let fear rule our lives. From Isaiah 35:4 (NRSV) “4 Say to those who are of a fearful heart, "Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you." From the Gospel of John, Jesus says “27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” From Joshua 1:9 (NRSV) “9 I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." And from Psalm 23:4 (NRSV) “4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me.”
There are many other Scriptures that speak to the notion of having no fear. We should all heed these words.
Fear causes people to turn on other people, to turn their backs on people and to hate people. You can look at our political climate and see fear coming out of this administration, fear coming out of our country, fear coming out of the people protesting in the streets and it is tearing us apart. Families are divided over fear, friendships are stressed over fear, actions are taken out of fear.
But our God whom we serve says FEAR NOT. For I AM with you. God is with us. Rejoice if you feel the desire to rejoice, it is your choice. Fight for what you think is right, that is also your choice, but do not fear. God is with us. So, no matter what, NO MATTER WHAT, the circum-stance, your feelings or misgivings or jubilance, GOD IS WITH US. Believe that! God will be the One who rights the wrongs, who makes the everlasting change that really counts. So trust that if nothing else. Peace be with you all!
I live for the cross! Rev. Veronica E. Cannon
From the Pastor...
News at Paw Creek
February 1, 2017
Offerings & Attendance
Offerings:
January 22 - $5,035.09 January 29 - $4,248.00
S/S Attendance:
January 22 - 65 January 29 - 61
Worship Attendance:
January 22 - 109 January 29 - 102
Office Information Rev. Veronica E. Cannon,
Interim Pastor [email protected]
Evie Landrau,
Director of Youth Ministries [email protected]
Kim Whittington,
Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Sherry Blevins, Music Director
Mark Burleson, Musician
Clint Shaw, Coordinator of Videography [email protected]
Website: www.pawcreekpc.org
Physical Address:
(no mail received here) 7400 Mt. Holly Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28214
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Telephone:
(704) 392-0329
Fax: (704) 392-4625
Email: [email protected]
Prayer Concerns & Celebrations Prayer Concerns:
Shelby & Grady Alexander - Grady is home under Hospice Care.
Keep The Joy Family in prayer.
Richard Rumple recovering from surgery.
John Riggins’ mother, Mary is in the hospital.
Melissa Mullis’ mother, Karen and sister, Jennifer need continued prayers.
Eddie McArver - Knee surgery.
Jimmy Nolan - in Hospice Care.
Stan Springs’ father, Earl - home from the hospital.
Gene Hall’s mother, Kathleen Moore passed away.
Leta, Eddie Chapman’s former co-worker, has cancer..
John Tauscher - Prayers.
Janie Scott - Prayers.
Dylan Whitley, a 4th grade student at Mountain Island Charter - Heart problems.
Keep in Your Prayers:
Hoyt & Jean Johnston Mary Frances Lail Flora Mae Love Diane Pegram Dave Reames Marlene Thames The Pastor Nominating Committee President Donald Trump and decisions for our Country
Celebrations:
Ken Smith turned 86 on Monday!
Stephanie Sudderth celebrated a birthday on Tuesday!
Jim Hall’s father was released from the hospital.
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Greeters: Narthex: Eddie Chapman & Tim Sudderth East Wing: Beth Joy West Wing: Victoria Krebs CD Delivery (Mondays): 2/6 Donna & Gene Hall 2/13 Linda Riggins Nursery - Crib Room: 2/5 Gloria Caldwell 2/12 Christy Corder Nursery - Toddler Room: 2/5 Stephanie Sudderth 2/12 Sarah Cox
Count Team: Team Leaders: Melissa Mullis & Ken Scott Team: Jon Kenley, Amy McGee, Virginia Oates, & John Tauscher Prayer Team: 2/5 Debbie Taylor & Karen Cathey 2/12 Kay Scearce & Ann Cashion Ushers: Team Leaders: Tim & Celia Gray 2/5 Team: Sonny & Angie Ross, Stan & Belinda Springs 2/12 Team: Stan & Belinda Springs, Rob & Renee Huffstickler
Visitation Teams for February:
:
Service Assignments
The Pastor Nominating Committee is hard at work. Please continue to pray for wisdom and discernment for the PNC:
Grady Cathey, Gene Hall, Sarah Kendrick, Victoria Krebs, Eddie McArver, Gerri Ann Shaw, and Debbie Taylor
The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC)
Dear Friends at Paw Creek,
Thank you doesn’t seem enough to say for ALL you give and
do for ROA Scholars. We love you. We pray for God’s
richest blessings be on all of you.
~River Oaks Academy, Admin, Staff & Scholars
We want to say Thank You for all the prayers, cards, food and support thru Mom's passing. It really is nice to know that so many family members, friends and church family members are there for love and support. We love each and everyone of you and hope for God's Blessings on all.
~The Family of Barbara Joy
ALL Women WELCOME to join Presbyterian Women for circle. We meet monthly & are currently studying "Who is Jesus?"
Insight from different writings of who Jesus is thru their lens.
If you haven't been able to attend a meeting or if you have missed a month, you will not be behind.
Who Is Jesus?
Halfway through the Gospel of Mark, as Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Caesarea Philippi, Jesus turns to his disciples and asks, “So, what’s the word on the street? Who do people say that I am?” It seems like a reasonable question to ask the people who travel with you and who have the opportunity to hear what folks in their towns and villages are saying about their teacher. “Well,” they answer, “some say you are John the Baptist (back from the dead); others think you are one of the prophets, maybe Elijah, maybe another one.” Then Jesus looks them squarely in the eyes and asks, “Yes, but who do you say that I am?” Now that’s a qood question!. The author's prayer is that, through the course of this study, you will find your own voice, your own answer. When Jesus turns and looks you squarely in the eyes and asks, “Who do you say that I am?” what will you say? 1st Tuesday of each month - Morning Circle @ 10am & Evening Circle @ 7:15pm in Parlor at church
February 7th - According to Hebrews AM & PM Lesson: Jan Chapman Evening Hostess: Karen Turner
March 7th - According to Non-Canonical Gospels AM & PM Lesson: Victoria Krebs Evening Hostess: Melissa Mullis
April 4th - According to Other Abrahamic Faiths Morning Lesson: Evening Hostess: Belinda Springs Evening Lesson: Teresa Painter
May 2nd - Combined meeting/dinner/officer installation 6pm in CFC
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Fellowship Breakfast
Fellowship Breakfast will resume on March
26th in the CFC.
Presbyterian Women
The monthly Fellowship Breakfast is moving from Congregation Care to the new Fellowship Committee and may only be held on a quarterly basis. As such, the monthly blood pressure check that is done in the CFC on the last Sunday of each month will now be done in the Library in the East Wing at the usual time before Sunday School (starting about 9:15). When the quarterly breakfast is held, the blood pressure check will be in the CFC. If you have any questions, please discuss this with Linda Riggins, the Blood Pressure team captain.
We are also in need of volunteers for the following services:
Driving Team - This team helps to drive people to appointments, church, activities, grocery store, etc. when they are not able to drive. Prayer Chain Team - This team takes time to pray for those who are going through special events. This team may be called or emailed requests for prayers at any time during the week. Sunday Early Morning Prayer Team - This team meets about 9:15 am prior to Sunday School to pray together and bless all of the pews in the Sanctuary in preparation for Worship. Worship Prayer Team - This team prays with those who come forward with a need for prayer at the end of Worship.
The Congregational Care takes care of many other services - special friends visitation, nursery care during worship, bereavement meals, pastoral aide, etc. We are currently working new ideas to help our congregation. If you have any suggestions, please pass on your ideas to the Session Leaders of this committee. As it says in Galations 6:9, "Let us work for the benefit of all, staring with the people closest to us in the community of faith."
Please consider joining us in the beautiful missions that help to build a caring Paw Creek Church community.
Sincerely, Congregation Care Session Leaders: Amy McGee, Teresa Painter, Joy Tyler
News from Congregational Care
Please be sure to pick up your Giving Statements in the Narthex today.
Year-end Giving Statements
Share the names of your COLLEGE STUDENT with the Presbyterian Campus Ministries in North Carolina and beyond! Thanks for helping us reach out to
incoming Presbyterian college students at our various campuses across the state!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4lgYzRQFTrdId 4otgqKyfcT5dNDE J2WMR8z H4IxlcrtI1HQ/viewform?c=0&w=1
If you have any questions, contact Rev. Katie Owen Aumann at [email protected] and she can direct you to the campus minister at a respective university in the state.
UKirk is the network of collegiate ministries supported by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is charged with reaching, loving, and teaching college students so that they may be lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. UKirk provides professional support, empowerment and community for those engaged in campus ministry on behalf of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) UKirk is a central hub for this vital and challenging aspect of ministry, dedicated to nurturing connections and sharing resources with fellow professionals in the field. UKirk‘s mission is one of caring, coaching, educating, and advocating as you minister to college students across the country. For a full listing of Presbyterian campus ministries and Ukirk chapters, check out the online listing at www.ukirk.org
NC Presbyterian Campus Ministries
Children Connecting with Christ (CCC)
The children's Wednesday night program is going strong and we have planned several missions projects this year for them to participate in. Our 1st project for this year is "Cookies for Unicef" Wednesday night, February 8. The children will be learning about baking and decorating Valentine cookies and learn about the program for children-Unicef. On Sunday February 12 these cookies will be available for a donation to Unicef for $2.00 per bag of 4 beautifully decorated valentine cookies. Both traditional and sugar free cookies will be offered.
If there are any who would like to make and donate some cookie dough for Wednesday nights program please let me know.
Jan Chapman [email protected]
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Presbyterian Women of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church
Invites You to Attend
27th Annual Ecumenical Luncheon
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Registration: 10:30 – 11:00 am Speaker & Salad Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Paw Creek Presbyterian Church 7400 Mt Holly Road Charlotte, NC 28214
Guest speaker: Everdith (Evie) Landrau
Please bring $1 & a canned good for local food pantry
We hope you can join us in fellowship, study, prayer & celebration of women on this special day.
For additional information contact Donna Hall at 704-399-6483 or [email protected]
Ecumenical Luncheon
5:30-9:30pm
Dinner Choice of: Chicken or Prime Rib
Baked Potato, Salad Bar, Bread &
Dessert Bar
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P.O.BOX 64
Paw Creek, NC 28130-0064
Joining with our neighbors to meet the needs of
those in our community as we walk together in
Christ.
Have a Prayer Request? To put
someone on our prayer chain, obtain
permission from the person or family
involved, then call:
Judy Smith (704) 392-2892
-or-
Kay Scearce (704) 825-4446
Know someone Who Needs a Visit?
Please contact the Church Office or Rev.
Cannon (704) 392-0329
Paw Creek Presbyterian Church
Lord, we thank you for...
Each Week...
Sunday
9:30am Session Meeting 9:45am Sunday School
10:55am Worship Service
12:15pm Children’s Choir Practice
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm Church Office Hours
Monday—Friday
11:30am Senior Lunch Program
Monday 6:30pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal
7:00pm Girl Scouts
Tuesday
6:30am Men’s Bible Study
9:00am Cardio Fitness 7:00pm Boy Scouts
Wednesday
12:00pm Bulletin Deadline
5:30pm Adult Bible Study
6:00pm Children Connecting with Christ
6:00pm MS/HS Youth Group
7:00pm Cub Scouts
Thursday 9:00am Cardio Fitness
6:30pm Chancel Choir Practice
Future Happenings...
Wednesday, February 1 12:00pm Bulletin Deadline 6:00pm Youth Group
Sunday, February 5 11:00am Ten Cents a Meal Offering/Communion
Tuesday, February 7 9:30am PW Fellowship 10:00am PW Bible Study 7:15pm PW Bible Study & Dessert
Wednesday, February 8 12:00pm Bulletin Deadline 6:00pm Youth Group
Saturday, February 11 5:30pm Valentine’s Dinner
Monday, February 13 12:00pm Newsletter Deadline 7:00pm Christian Ed Committee Mtg.
Wednesday, February 15 12:00pm Bulletin Deadline 6:00pm Youth Group
Saturday, February 18 8:00am Men’s Breakfast @ Circle G 11:00am Women’s Ecumenical Luncheon
Sunday, February 19 11:00am Boy Scout Sunday 12:45pm Long Session Mtg.
Wednesday, February 22 12:00pm Bulletin deadline 6:00pm Youth Group
Monday, February 27 12:00pm Newsletter Deadline
Tuesday, February 28 7:00pm Stitches for Missions - Parlor
Wednesday, March 1 12:00pm Bulletin Deadline 6:00pm Youth Group
Sunday, March 5 11:00am Ten Cents a Meal Offering/Communion/Youth Taizé
Tuesday, March 7 9:30am PW Fellowship 10:00am PW Bible Study 7:15pm PW Bible Study & Dessert
Church Calendar
Sunday, February 5th
“People of Distinction and Reflection”
Matthew 5:13-20
Sunday, February 12th
“Sticks and Stones”
Matthew 5:21-37
Sunday, February 19th
Boy Scout Sunday
Sunday, February 26th
“Focus on My Delight”
Matthew 17:1-9
