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August 2017

Adult Studies

T he Fall 2017 - Winter 2018 Adult Studies Catalog will be available by mid-August! Sign up for one or more of the wonderful opportunities in faith formation. We hope you will make a commitment and invite a friend to join you!

Here is a sneak peek into the upcoming opportunities starting in September. SundaySundaySundaySunday • One of four morning Bible studies, topic classes, and guest speakers • Sunday evening Young Adult gatherings • The Book of Revelation by Dr. Mickey Efird • Celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation - and inter-generational event • Archaeology in the Holy Land by Dr. Jim Pace • Selected Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Nature and Religion by Dr. Harry Brown TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday • Lunch Bunch Book Club • Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study - David a Mighty Warrior with Feet of Clay by Dr. Ron Shive WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday • Morning Meditation Practice with Nan Perkins • Morning Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Ron Shive • Advent Study with Charlotte Allbright, CCE - Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back at Bethlehem ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday • Women's Morning Bible Study with Dr. Ron Shive Ladies – join one of our Presbyterian Women's Horizons Studies "Cloud of Witnesses: The Community of Christ in Hebrews"! They meet the second Sunday, Monday, Tuesday of each month. And that is just a sampling of many wonderful offerings for your spiritual nurture and development! Contact Charlotte Allbright, Church Educator, for more information 336-228-1703 x 223 or callbright@fpcburlington.org.

New Interim Director of Child Development Center

R osalyn Lewis has been hired as the new Interim Director of the First Presbyterian Church Child Development Center. The CDC’s Board’s Search Committee, composed of Charlotte Allbright, Penny Lewis, Ron Shive, Cathy Wall, Nan Wooten, and Nicole Wurl, have been diligently looking for the best person to serve as our Interim Director. Rosalyn Lewis has the invaluable experience, the caring personality, and superior management skills needed for this challenging position. Rosalyn will officially commence her work with our children, parents, and staff on Monday, July 31.

Rosalyn has most recently served as the Director of the Foundation Early Learning Center in

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Lunch, Worship and Conversation with Rev. Dr. Herbert

Nelson, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Hosted for all NC Presbyterians (and others) by Salem Presbytery Registration: http://www.salempresbytery.org/events.html. Please note that pre-registration is required for lunch.

T he Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II serves as Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the largest Reformed denomination in the United States. He was elected at the 222nd General Assembly (2016) in Portland, Oregon.

The son, grandson, and nephew of Presbyterian pastors, Nelson is the first African American to lead the denomination, which has a 300-year history. In the U.S., as Stated Clerk, his duties include interpreting assembly actions, representing the church on various denominational and ecumenica1 councils, witnessing on behalf of the church to social justice issues, and making statements as directed by an assembly.

Please join us in welcoming Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson with food and fellowship!

Charles and Melissa Johnson Visiting!

O ur mission partners, Charles and Melissa Johnson, are in the country from a

year of mission partnership in Zambia. They will be joining us for a special

Sunday School for all ages in Calvin Hall on Sunday, August 27 at 9:00 a.m. Come and

learn about their work in Zambia and about the work in which our Africa mission

team will participate in January!

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I n response to a January newsletter article, many of you responded to your pastors’ request for sermon topics for this summer. The title of the series will be “Can We Talk About the Bible and….”

The Bible is a complex compilation of 66 books that tell the story of God and God’s people over a period of two thousand years. Our Bible comprises many differing types of literature written by a diverse group of men and women. Each author and each book attempts to portray God and God’s relationship with humanity. Our difficulty arises when we bring current issues and concerns alongside the Bible and discover that the various voices and books seem to be in conflict with one another. One particularly important issue therefore is how to interpret the Bible. The Confession of ’67, which is one of our Presbyterian confessions, offers a helpful word.

The Bible is to be interpreted in the light of its witness to God’s work of reconciliation in Christ. The Scriptures, given under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are nevertheless words of human beings, conditioned by the language, thought forms, and literary fashions of the places and times at which they were written. They reflect views of life, history, and the cosmos which were then current. The church, therefore, has an obligation to approach the Scriptures with literary and historical understanding. As God has spoken the divine word in diverse cultural situations, the church is confident that God will continue to speak through the Scriptures in a changing world and in every form of human culture.

This summer your pastors will heed this word from our confessions and attempt to follow its guidance in addressing the topics you have suggested. Many of you responded to the requests for topics to address. It is utterly impossible to cover even a majority of the requests. Your staff team has identified the following as important issues for this time in which we live.

♦ August 6 - Can We Talk About the Bible and Miracles – Taylor Barner

♦ August 13 - Can We Talk About the Bible and the Political Divide – Lindsay Conrad

♦ August 20 - Can We Talk About the Bible and Money – Taylor Barner

♦ August 27 - Can We Talk About the Bible and Immigration – Ron Shive

We realize every one of you will not agree with all that has been preached. Some of you will have additional questions. Therefore, each week immediately following the service you are invited to a 30 minute conversation with that week’s preacher. Grab a glass of lemonade and come to Room 203 for an opportunity to ask questions or share your thoughts. All voices will be respected.

Summer Preaching Series

F estival Day "Fruit of the Spirit" is coming soon! Look forward to a day full of church family fun on September 10! Join us for worship at 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Gather together in Calvin Hall for cross-generational fellowship and faith

formation at 9:45 a.m. After recognizing our teachers, children will go to the Witherspoon Room to artistically create the

Fruit of the Spirit. Adults and youth will stay in Calvin Hall to hear Dr. Shive share his story of his trip to the Holy Lands

and some of our youth will share their stories of their mission trip to Belize. COME BACK in the evening at 5:00 p.m. for

dinner on the front lawn complete with outdoor games, bouncies for the kids, and back by popular demand – the

dunking booth! What a great day of faith and fellowship!

Greensboro. Prior to that she served as Day Service Manager of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities in Raleigh. As a result of her leadership both

centers thrived due to an emphasis on parent communication, propriety curriculum, staff quality, maximum enrollment, and quality facilities. Rosalyn has a sincere love for children and staff and looks forward to getting to know your child and

working with our excellent staff in fostering your child’s growth.

Please take the opportunity to drop by and welcome Rosalyn to our church staff.

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Resource Center Highlights

C heck out these books and more in our Resource Center!

Adults:Adults:Adults:Adults: Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross Miss Julia, a recently bereaved and newly wealthy widow, is only slightly bemused when one Hazel Marie Puckett appears at her door with a youngster in tow and unceremoniously announces that the child is the bastard son of Miss Julia's late husband. Suddenly, this longtime church member and pillar of her small Southern community finds herself in the center of an unseemly scandal-and the guardian of a wan nine-year-old whose mere presence turns her life upside down.

With razor-sharp wit and perfect "Steel Magnolia" poise, Miss Julia speaks her mind indeed – about a robbery, a

kidnapping, and the other disgraceful events precipitated by her husband's death. Fast-paced and charming, with a sure sense of comic drama, a cast of crazy characters, and a strong Southern cadence, Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind will delight readers from first page to last.

Children:Children:Children:Children: God Believes in You by Holly Bea and Kim Howard Holly Bea's beloved bullmastiff, Buddy, is having a bad day. Left alone to guard the house, he is taunted by the neighborhood cats, who know that he can't touch them. Buddy is worried – will Holly be back soon, or is she gone for the day, or even forever? Much to Buddy's relief, Holly returns. They go to the park, but Buddy's fun is cut short by a pack of hostile squirrels and a team of Dalmatian firedogs who challenge his self-esteem. Will this day ever end? Buddy's day is a metaphor for the doubts and anxieties children face, and a soothing reminder that God will always be there for them.

Men of the

Church

Oyster Roast

M ark your calendar now for Saturday, October 28, for an oyster roast at

the farm of Hugh Cummings.

We will gather at 6:30 p.m. More details to

come next month.

Explore FPC Class

Interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church, the staff, and what it means to be Presbyterian? Join our program staff on Sunday, August 27 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 203 for a light breakfast and an opportunity to get to know fellow new and inquiring members, as well as answer all your burning questions! If you plan to attend, please email Rev. Lindsay Conrad (lconrad@fpcburlington.org) and let her know.

Adult Studies for August

J oin us Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. in Room 201 as we study "The Present Word: God's Urgent Call"

in Room 201 (unless otherwise noted)

♦ August 6 Call to Witness - Acts 1: 6-7

♦ August 13 Called to Break Down Barriers - Acts 8

♦ August 20 Called to Preach - Acts 9:1-31

♦ August 26 Presentation by PC(U.S.A.) Zambia Mission Co-Workers - Calvin Hall

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Blessing of the Backpacks

B lessing of the Backpacks will be Sunday, August 27 during the 10:00 a.m. worship

service. Children bring your backpacks with

you for the time with the children. This is a time

when the church surrounds the children to let

them know that their church family cares about

their everyday life and that God is with them

always (even at school!).

Luncheon with program staff at Village and Twin Lakes

C ome join the program staff at the Village and Twin Lakes at the end of August for lunch! It will be a great time to get together and catch up on all the summer adventures, and look into what the fall has in store for our

church family. Village luncheon is Thursday, August 31, and Twin Lakes Luncheon is Wednesday, August 30. Both

at noon in the dining facilities.

Summer at

the Movies

C hildren will meet in Biblemax on August 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Young Adults

I n July, the Young Adults enjoyed another baseball game in Greensboro! If you want to jump into the fun this fall, make sure you are on the email list by letting Rev. Lindsay Conrad (lconrad@fpcburlington.org) know.

Summer Choir Returns August 6

D o you enjoy singing? Do you love the sound of your voice in the shower? Do the folks around you in worship say, “you ought to join the choir?”

Well, Summer Choir might just be for YOU! Our annual tradition of Summer Choir resumes Sunday, August 6. This is a welcoming place for you to offer your musical gifts and enjoy the fellowship of others who also love to make music.

Rehearsals are held at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. The music for that day will be easily learned. Come every time you are in town and sing praises to God!

Contact Patrick Murphy to sign up or to ask questions (336-228-1703, x. 218).

Reading Buddies Needed

I f you are interested in spending an hour a week at Andrews Elementary listening to a child read, helping a child learn

their letters, sight words or numbers, please contact Jin-Jin

Blackburn [jblackb@hotmail.com or 336-260-0689] or Lindsay

Conrad [lconrad@fpcburlington.org or 336-228-1703]. You will

MAKE a DIFFERENCE in a child’s

life! Teachers provide directions to

the volunteers. The volunteers love

their time spent at Andrews and

the children flourish under the one

-on-one attention. Teachers

appreciate your help and share the

children’s growth results. The

Reading Buddy calendar usually goes from October through

the beginning of May. We plan to have a brief information/

orientation meeting the end of August.

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Youth Slideshow and Covered Dish Dinner

T he pictures you have seen are only a brief snapshot of some of the things the youth of FPC have been up to this past year. Therefore, we invite any and all to come to the annual Youth Slideshow presentation to see what we have been embodying “Go. Love. Do.” The slideshow will be held on August 27 in Calvin Hall and will begin around 6:00 p.m. If you cannot make it that evening but would still like to see the slideshow, do not worry! We will have it online following the presentation! Hope to see you there!

Belize

T he FPC youth mission trip took us to San Joaquin, Belize this year! Partnering with the Monte Carmelo Church community, we were engaged in conducting home visits, assisting and visiting with the elderly care facility, leading Vacation Bible School and playing a ton of games with some amazing kids, and aiding in the construction work of a housing addition for the pastor of Monte Carmelo, Wilmer Castellanos. While we were there, we also got the chance to worship with our fellow brothers and sisters, represent the USA on the soccer pitch, tour the Mayan Ruins of Lamanai, and snorkel on the Belizean Barrier Reef. We even got to brush up on our Spanish! The week was long and hot but well worth the relationships that were built along the way. A huge thank you to our adult leaders who participated in the trip and another huge thank you to our thirty-five high school youth who lived out our theme of “Go. Love. Do.” while in Belize!

Montreat

T his past month we also had a wonderful week of worship, games, and new experiences at the Montreat Youth Conference! From rock hopping to ultimate Frisbee, small groups to climbing Lookout Mountain, every day was another incredible adventure! The theme for the week was “A Missing Peace” and we discussed the divisions that disrupt peace in the world and how we can be agents of God’s peace in the lives of others. New friendships were built, old ones were rekindled, and many beautiful memories made that will last a lifetime. Already looking forward to next year!

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Peru Exchange

O ur Peru mission team and teacher/student exchange are back safely from grand adventures! Stay tuned for reflections from our mission team and our student and teacher as we settle back into Burlington.

Peru folks with mission partners in Lima

Peru Mission Trip

W e had an incredible Peru trip. Stay tuned in the next issue for thoughts and reflections from the team! In the mean time, a BIG thank you to Daniel Cardenas and his dad (pictured) who made our travels and stay so wonderful!

Daniel is from Moyobamba, but currently a graduate student at NC State.

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Pennies for Hunger

D on’t forget your pennies and pocket change August 13.

2017 Flower Donations

T he Chancel Guild is accepting floral donations on a first-come/first-serve basis. If you would like to reserve a Sunday, please contact Kathleen Seagroves in the church office or Ron Joyce, Chancel Guild chairperson. The open dates are October 29, November 12 and 19 and December 3 and 10.

Vases Needed

D onations of vases are needed so that the flowers can continue to be broken down and delivered to shut ins. Please bring vases to the workroom. Thank you.

Classroom Closet Collection

S chool is out, but the Classroom Closet is already gearing up for the upcoming school year! We need to re-stock our shelves for the coming year. Teachers say it feels like Christmas to them when they shop at the Classroom Closet! Help the Classroom Closet by donating COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS, PENCILS, GLUE STICKS, POCKET FOLDERS, NOTEBOOK PAPER, PAGE PROTECTORS, HAND SANITIZER, WASHABLE MARKERS, and other school supplies! THANK YOU from Alamance County Teachers and students!

Church Office

T he church office will close at noon on

Fridays during August.

Feeding the Hungry

F irst Presbyterian Church has often stepped up to the plate when there is a special need in our community. A few years ago, when

Loaves and Fishes closed their doors, we rallied other churches to find

alternative solutions, and that is how our Feeding the Hungry program

was born. Today, there is another special need as Allied Churches

struggles to find sufficient resources to serve the homeless and the

hungry in Alamance County. By stepping up our donation of food

through our Feeding the Hungry program, in which the food is

distributed to those in need by the Salvation Army, we can help to

offset any possible food shortage in our community.

Our youth have a special collection one Sunday morning each month,

but your donations of nonperishable food items (canned goods and

dry, boxed food) can be placed at any time in the box outside the

church office or in one of the marked closets in the black-and-white

reception area. Many of you do this already on a regular basis and have

made it possible for us to touch the lives of many in our community,

but right now we need to step up our giving. So, the next time you are

in the grocery store, please consider putting a couple of extra items in

your cart and drop them off at the church. And thank you for helping

us to follow Jesus’ teachings: “I was hungry and you fed me.”

Church Women United Human Rights Celebration: Kindling News Fires of Hope Saturday, August 12, at 10:00 a.m. at Ala-

mance Lutheran Church in the fellowship hall (4008 South NC Highway 62)

Invite friends and neighbors. Reservations are not neces-sary. Light refreshments will be served. In-kind offering: canned foods for local food banks.

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Furniture Ministry News

W hat on earth could induce 16 volunteers to spend a Saturday morning in the 90 degree heat loading and delivering heavy furniture? The accompanying picture says it all—seeing a child so excited about having a bed of their own--priceless!

On the night of July 15th, 18 Alamance County children (and 6 adults) slept comfortably at last in their very own bed, thanks to the hot and hard work of 16 loyal First Pres Furniture Ministry volunteers that morning. In addition, the 11 families that were served had sofas to sit on, dressers for their clothes, and a family dining table and chairs—even china and flatware.

Each of the beds were delivered with a complete set of clean linens—mattress pads, sheets, comforters and pillows, thanks to all the volunteers who sorted, washed and assembled “beds-in-bags” from Elon’s Don’t Trash It campaign. In all, 101 beds-in-bags were put together!

A great big thank you to all the volunteers who worked into the afternoon on July 15: Elizabeth Bailey, Robert Boon, Barry Bradberry, Kent Byrd, Dick Feroe, Eddie Gant, Gary Garrison, Dan Hardie, Leslie Hardie, Phil Langley, Libby Lasley, Nan Perkins, Bill Rodgers, Raye Sapp, Bruce Shields ,and Steve Wooten! And another thank you to all of you who are helping to carry out the work of this ministry. In doing so you are carrying the love of Christ into the lives of families all over our county.

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♦ More workday volunteers so that we can finish by noon. The pay is great—see photo!

♦ Queen sheet sets

♦ Mugs and glassware

♦ Kitchen pots and pans

August 2017

Wedding Anniversary

C ongratulations to Dave and Pat Bender who will celebrate 58 years of marriage on August 8th!

FPC would like to recognize wedding anniversaries celebrating marriages of 50 years or more with a congratulatory announcement in First Press. Please let us know of your upcoming date and the years of marriage that you are celebrating. Please submit the information and a wedding photo (if available) to Christie Moser (cmoser@fpcburlington.org).

Greensboro Grasshoppers’ Game

J oin us for a fun night as the Greensboro Grasshoppers play the Kannapolis Intimidators on Thursday, August 31. The gate opens at 6:00 p.m. and the game begins at 7:00 p.m. We have

free premium tickets for the first 30 people to sign-up. Call the church office (336-228-1703) or email (kseagroves@fpcburlington.org). If you have questions, call Jerry Bailey (336- 213-1942) or Ron Shive (336-263-1884). The Men of the Church want you and your family to enjoy a fun night at the ballpark.

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Planes, Ships, and

Trains

A letter from John McCall

D ear Friends,

I am currently teaching a course at Tainan Seminary on "Following the Pilgrim God: A Biblical Journey." This past weekend, I was a pilgrim taking two planes, two ships, and one train. I had been invited to preach at the church on a small island called the Island of Seven Beauties (Chi Mei), a part of the Penghu chain of islands. These ninety islands belong to Taiwan and are located in the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China. Chi Mei is a tropical island, a jewel in the sea.

Friday afternoon, I boarded a flight from the domestic airport in Taipei and flew over beautiful, calm waters to the city of Makong on the largest island. The pastor from Chi Mei and another pastor from Makong, both former students, met me at the airport. They were delighted to take on the role of _ teacher as they shared their experiences in their new home.

As part of my pilgrimage, we boarded the ferry for Chi Mei. This island, like many places where residents earn their living by the sea, is a superstitious place. The harbor was full of fishing boats, and I saw several temples where Matzu, the goddess of fisher folks is worshipped. The clergy couple at the Chi Mei Presbyterian Church has worked hard in this superstitious environment to reach out to the children of the island. So each Saturday afternoon, they invite the community children to the church to learn Bible stories, sing songs, and learn about Jesus. They now have about 30 community children each

Saturday. When they hear their children/grandchildren return home singing "Jesus Loves Me," some of the non-Christian parents or grandparents refuse to let their children return to the church, but most parents are glad to have their children involved in a wholesome Saturday activity.

I asked the pastor if I could go snorkeling on Saturday, since Chi Mei is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. Some other tourists and I rode motor scooters to a secluded bay where we put on wet suits, masks, and snorkels and dove into the crystal clear water. The brightly colored tropical fish were abundant, as were different colored starfish and all kinds of brilliant coral. I could have stayed in the water for hours in that underwater wonderland. Our snorkeling "coach" was an 18-year-old high school student who comes back to Chi Mei on weekends to lead tourists and then goes back to the city of Makong to attend his senior year of high school. He was on the boat with me on Sunday afternoon and told me that he really likes the local pastor whom he met when he was in junior high school. He will graduate in June. I asked him about his future plans, and he said he did not really have any. Many of the young people who live on Penghu do not have dreams for their future. Nevertheless, I could tell that this young man has gifts of leadership, so I encouraged him to dream big.

Saturday night we had our first service; and the folks slowly arrived at the church. Many fish for a living, although the numbers and size of fish are declining. Others are teachers at the local school or run shops. Some are in the tourism trade. As I preached, they listened intently. Christians are a small minority on Chi Mei, but the church has been on the island for over 100 years.

The next morning, we began worship at 9:15. There were folks of all ages, and a number were tourists who were visiting for the weekend. They sang the hymns with joy, and I could tell that they enjoyed being

in house. Their vibrant faith was an encouragement to me.

After worship, we walked over to their newly constructed sanctuary. It is a beautiful building. They hope to move in a few weeks. Half of the cost of the building was given by church members and half by other churches in Taiwan.

The pastors have two young children and stay busy caring for their flock, engaging with the community children, and raising their own family. They have had to adjust to a whole new world. I had good conversations with them, listening to both their joys and challenges. I thanked them for their faithful service and prayed with them. It is always a joy to visit my former students as they serve in so many different contexts around Asia. A large part of my ministry is staying at the homes of pastors and being a safe person with whom they can share. Often they need an outsider to help them see the difference they are making.

Sunday afternoon, I boarded the ferry back to Makong, where I took a plane to the southern city of Kaoshiung. At the Kaoshiung Airport, I took the subway to the train station and bought a ticket for the city of Tainan, where I would be teaching two classes on Monday. As I waited for my train, I started talking to a junior high school student who was seated next to me. I sensed that he had a heavy heart, and he shared that his parents had divorced when he was a first grader. He and his birth father have a rocky relationship. He told me that he wants to become a

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I f you should have any questions regarding the financial statement, please contact Tom McGowen, Jr., Church Treasurer (tmcgowen@ssmkllp.com)

or LaRae Bolick, Church Business Administrator (lbolick@fpcburlington.org)

in the church office.

Church Finances

June 2017

August 2017

doctor. I thought about his clear direction for his future compared to the snorkeling coach with whom I was talking earlier in the day.

I got to the Tainan train station after 8 p.m. and walked the 15 minutes to the seminary. I was grateful for a safe and fulfilling journey. God was present along the way.

From late January 2018 until July, I will be on interpretation assignment. I will be based in North Carolina and will be traveling around the U.S. and preaching in churches to share what God is doing in Asia. If you would like me to come to your church, please email meatyuehhan29@hotmail.com . I look forward to being with as many of you as possible. As my schedule fills up, it will be a "first contact, first come basis."

Thank you so much for your prayers and for your generous support that allows me to travel to represent

Jesus Christ and you in places like Chi Mei and on ferries, planes, and trains.

Gratefully,

John McCall

Connect: email: john.mccall@pcusa.org Online: pcusa.org/john-mccall

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Monthly June 2017 Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget 2016 Budget Revenues Pledges $82,928.20 $95,000.00 $525,472.07 $570,000.00 $1,140,000.00 Pre-Paid Pledges (Pro-rated) 8,408.85 0.00 50,453.10 0.00 0.00 Prior Year Pledge 0.00 2,250.00 25,988.24 13,500.00 27,000.00 Misc. Income 3,163.00 3,183.33 25,849.75 19,099.98 38,200.00 Total $94,500.05 $100,433.33 $627,763.16 $602,599.98 $1,205,200.00 Expenditures $115,423.85 $102,188.11 $571,487.71 $613,128.66 $1,226,257.00 Net Total ($20,923.80) ($1,754.78) $56,275.45 ($10,528.68) ($21,057.00)

Terry Underwood’s Retirement and Celebration

Terry Underwood has been on our Building and Grounds Staff at First Presbyterian Church since 1997. She has recently announced her retirement and her last day with us will on August 31. She will be greatly missed.

All are invited to a “Celebration Reception” for Terry on Sunday, August 27. Join us as we express our deep appreciation to Terry for the twenty years she has been on our church staff. The “Celebration” is to be in Witherspoon Room following the 10:00 a.m. worship service. All who wish to participate in a gift of appreciation for Terry may make a donation to First Presbyterian Church, Attention: LaRae Bolick, Designation: “Terry Underwood’s Gift,” 508 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215.

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9:00-9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School - Room 201

9:00-9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - BibleMax

9:00 a.m. Summer Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary

9:45 a.m. Session meets for prayer - Board Room

9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship - Welcome Center

10:00 a.m. Worship - Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn

- Mary Helen Long Garden

11:00 a.m. Conversation with the Preacher - Room 203