PRESBYTERIAN MEN BREAKFAST MEETING FIRST UNITED CIRCLE GROUPS VISIT WHITE OAK MANOR NURSING HOME Lydia Circle – Jan 3rd & Feb. 7th PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN COORDINATING TEAM MEETING The United Voice Imagination Makes It Possible: Commitment Assures Success Ruth Circle – March 7th & April 1st Second Sundays September - June 8:30 AM Fellowship Hall MARCH 1ST, 2015 Mary Circle – April 4th & Dec 5th Deborah Circle – May 2nd & June 6th Rebekah Circle - Nov. 7th Third Saturdays September - June WEEKLY GATHERINGS CHURCH Sunday School (All ages) ……………….……………………………………Sundays, 9:45 AM Ruth Circle ……………………………………………………………………..First Sundays, following Worship Service Rebekah Circle ……………………….……………………………………….First Sundays, following Worship Service Mary Circle …………………………………………………………………….Second Sundays, following Worship Service Voices In Praise Rehearsal …………..………………………………………Second & Fourth Sundays, 12:30 PM Usher Board Meeting …………………………………………………………Second Sundays, following Worship Service Personnel Committee Meeting ….............................................................Second Sundays, following Worship Service Unit Ministry Meetings…………………………………………………………Third Sundays, following Worship Service Sunday Conversations……………..…………………………. Fourth Sundays, following Worship Service (Fellowship Hall) Dance Ministry ………………………………………………………Mondays, 6:00 PM (Myers Park/First United Presbyterian Churches) Deacon Board Meeting …………….……………………………………… Second Mondays, 6:30 PM Rachel Circle ……………………………………………………………..…..Second Mondays, 11:00 AM Lydia Circle …………………………………………………………………...Third Mondays, 11:00 AM Session ………………………………………………………………………. Fourth Mondays, 6:30 PM Hannah Circle ……………………………………………………………..… Second Tuesdays, 10:30 AM (Doll Room) Downtown Presbyterian Women ……..………………………………….. .Second Tuesdays, 12:00 PM (Room 101) Fitness Classes ……………………………………………... Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 AM & 5:30 PM (Fellowship Hall) Deborah Circle ……………………….…................................................. Third Tuesdays, 11:30 AM (Doll Room) Administration Unit ……………………………………………………….… Third Wednesdays, 7:00 PM (Library) Twelve at First…………………………..…………………………………… Thursdays, 12:00 PM (Room 101) First United Choir Rehearsal ……..……………………………………….. Thursdays, 7:00 PM (Sanctuary) Board of Trustees ……………………………………………………………Second Saturdays, 9:30 AM COMMUNITY SERVICE (Education Building) Mocha Moms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………………………….. Wednesday 10:00 AM (1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays) B T Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………………………….. Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 PM A A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………………………….. . Fridays, 8:00 PM Loaves & Fisher ………………………………………………………….. Fifth Friday, 1:00 PM (First Presbyterian Church) First United Presbyterian Church (USA) 406 N. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-376-8014 ~ Fax: 704-376-8329 Website: www fupcc org Season of Lent The season of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and self-examination in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at Easter. It is a period of 40 days — like the flood of Genesis, Moses’ sojourn at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s call to Ninevah to repent and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness. (The Sundays in Lent are not counted in this reckoning of the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter, as every Lord’s Day is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.) In the early church, Lent was a time of preparation for the celebration of baptism at the Easter Vigil. In many communities of faith it remains a time to equip and nurture candidates for baptism and confirmation and to reflect deeply on the theme of baptismal discipleship. (pcusa.com) Lenten Bible Study: Please join us on Wednesday’s as we begin our Lenten Bible Study. The study chosen this year for the season is “The Seven Last Words of Christ”. The study “is comprised of seven lessons, each on the scriptures toward the Cross during Holy Week. Each lesson is gathered from the accounts of Good Friday in all four Gospels. They provide us an opportunity to focus on the cross and on how Jesus understood and expressed his sacrifice of dying for our sins. We look forward to your participation in this engaging and reflective study! Pat MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS MARCH BIRTHDAYS Olanda Carr Jr March 6th Grace Wyche March 8th Luther Maxwell Sr. March 9th Ayanna Anderson March 10th Wade H Mosley March 12th John Maxwell Sr. March 12th Erica Junious March 13th Anthony Dozier March 18th Ray Dennis March 18th Doris Hill March 18th Charles Antrum March 19th Kathy Flowe March 19th Sydney Stanley March 22nd Tammy Dulin March 22nd Jerome Walker March 26th Simone Dozier March 28th Daniel Freeman III March 31st FUPC Member Stewardship Obligations MONTHLY OBLIGATIONS MARCH 1ST, 2015 Ushers: Kennedy Lynn, Kiah Lynn, Aliyah Tate CHURCH SUPPORT Overhead, Personnel & Ministry Support Greeters: Deidra Rogers & Family Security: Eugene Stitt 704-606-7847 UNIFIED MISSION Mission programs of the Presbytery $40.00 Per member each year of Charlotte; Campus Ministry; Mission and Justice; Church Development; Institutional Support of Hospital Chaplaincy; Counseling Programs; and Union – PSCE; Synod & General FUPC Homecoming Assembly ELDERS SERVING COMMUNION: Mabel Williams, Olanda Carr Jr, Mattie Grigsby, Arnie McClain, Natalie Beard & William Hill Deacons Preparing Communion: William Malone, James Robinson Renea Stitt, Austin Massey, Simone Dozier MARCH 8TH, 2015 Ushers: Shirley Carelock,* Tadaysha Cannon, Reginald Clark, Charles Jackson, Martha Mullen & Devanée Williams Greeters: Sherrie & Margaret Freeman Security: Ronald Cureton 704-391-3401 MARCH 15TH, 2015 Ushers: Jeffrey Yongue,* Clement Bowman, Castonia Dozier, Simone Dozier, Jaron Givens & Isaiah Corpening Greeters: Daphne Brown & Family Security: Ronald Thomas II 704-222-9648 MARCH 22ND, 2015 Ushers: Gaynelle Grier,* Estelle Harris, Mahogany Yongue & Robert Rhyne Greeters: TBD Security: Charles Jackson 704-644-9503 Sunday, November 9th March 1st Sunday, November 9th 98 BEREAVEMENT FUND Support to families with flowers, $30.00 Per member each year cards, coping with grief books, and final arrangements/family repast BUILDING FUND (Renovation & Restoration) Maintenance & capital improvement to buildings 10¢ A MEAL Funds go to Presbytery to feed the hungry According to your blessings SPECIAL OFFERINGS One Great Hour of Sharing Pentecost Offering According to your blessings $60.00 Per member requested Peacemaking Offering Christmas Joy Offering Habitat For Humanity MARCH ANNIVERSAIRES Katie & Milton Sloan Reception Member pledge MARCH 29TH, 2015 Ushers: * Connie Patton, Sean Maxwell, Catherine Strong & Brian Young Greeters: TBD Security: Eugene Stitt 704-606-7847 FUPC Homecoming Worship 2014 AUXILIARY GROUPS Presbyterian Women $45.00 (Dues $20.00) Presbyterian Men $25.00 Dues SPECIAL ACCOUNTS Combined Scholarship Fund According to your blessings (awards grants to college students) 98 SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS In Memory of Ms. Lucy Reid: The late Ms. Lucy Reid’s family members have provided seed money for glass table tops for our tables in the library. We are grateful to God for the table top received for one of the tables. If you are interested in helping us complete this project in memory of Ms. Lucy Reid please give and designate on your checks/envelopes for “The Lucy Reid Project”. The outstanding balance to complete the project is $1247.62 Thank you for your participation in this great project in memory of Ms. Lucy Reid. HOMECOMING, ETC. As approved by Session First United Presbyterian Church 406 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Reverend Reginald Tuggle, Moderator Ministry of Discernment and Governance {Session} Officer/Class Information Ministry of Compassion and Service {Deacon Board} TRUSTEE Presbyterian Women's Day Spring Celebration! Please join FUPC Presbyterian Women in Celebrating the Gifts of Women: • Women's Day Gathering Luncheon Saturday, March 7, 2015, 11:00am • Class of 2015 Class of 2015 Class of 2015 Caryle Bennett a Barbara Cannon - b Debra Givens - a Reginald Clark - a Connie Patton - a James Robinson, Jr. - b Eugene Stitt - b Jerome Walker - b Women's Day Worship Service Sunday, March 8, 2015, 11:00am Speaker, Rev. Dr. Julia Robinson Reception following service Class of 2016 Class of 2016 Class of 2016 Natalie K. Beard – b Vil Johnikin– a Gail S. Walker –b Sherri Freeman– a William Malone – a Deidre Rogers - a William Hill – a Brian Young - a Presbyterian Men's Retreat - The Men's Council is sponsoring its second annual men's retreat on Saturday, March 14th, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall at First United. It will focus on spiritual commitment and renewal. Participants will include men from First United and other churches in the Presbytery of Charlotte. The registration cost is $50.00 per person and should be paid to Charles Jackson not later than Friday, March 6th. We encourage all FUPC men to participate in this growth experience. C.N. JENKINS FINE ARTS MINISTRY PRESENTS: GOD’S TROMBONES by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Written in the 1920's, GOD TROMBONE'S is a classic, heartfelt beautiful journey through the sermons of the Black preachers in the early American South. It is an oratorical treasure of poetry and verse in motion! See additional information regarding tickets in the library. Class of 2017 Class of 2017 Class of 2017 Dorothy Allison - b Austin Massey - a Renea Stitt - b Samuel Reid-a Gail W. Farmer-b Martha Mullen – b Clement Bowman – a Special Session Appointment Jaron Givens a – First Term b – Second Term Special Session Appointment Simone Dozier Jocelyn Stanley Souper Bowl of Caring Offering: We collected $275.38 for this year’s charity, Loaves and Fishes! We received a special Thank you note from the Loaves and Fishes organization. Our donation will help them continue to meet the nutritional needs of their clients, many of whom are children. SAVE THE DATE: Catawba Celebration: The Catawba Celebration is being created to build plans to each the next generation as churches of the former Catawba Synod reflect on the past and share how present times are renewing spirits. All generations are invited to come, share stories, discover new ideas and prepare to reach the next generation. Mark your calendars! September 18th -20th, 2015. Come & Enjoy Workshops, Learn ways to reach the next generation, Seek new music to reach all generations, explore ideas for Evangelism and Worship, Reunion banquet worship and more….. 2015 United in Jazz Concert Series FUPC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION The 2015 United in Jazz Concert Series is off to a great start. Thank you to all who have been able to participate thus far. A special thanks goes out to Rev. Tuggle for securing a spot for us on the 12:00 news on February 20th, 2015. Rev. Tuggle will appear again on WBTV BounceTV on March 3 at 8:40 A.M. Be sure to tune in and spread the word! PAUL WHITLEY FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015 Music has many languages and Paul Whitley speaks them all fluently. Gospel, R&B, Contemporary, and the smooth sensation of jazz. He began at age 8 playing drums, then moved into a prayerfully playing piano masterfully. Whitley has played with music legends like gospel great Marvin Sapp, and renowned jazz artist, Steve Cole, Joey Sommerville, Walter Beasley, and many others. His current CD, “Versatility” is a mixture of gospel, jazz, soul, with inspiring and unique vocal accompaniments. His unusual sound makes him the premier artist in the nation. We currently have scholarships available for students seeking to further their education. Applications are being accepted and the deadline to submit is April 1, 2015. The following scholarships are available: WILLIAM EDWARD CORNELIUS AND DOREATHA MAYFIELD CORNELIUS SCHOLARSHIP The William Edward Cornelius and Doreatha Mayfield Cornelius Scholarship Fund was established by family and friends. CALVIN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP The Calvin Davis Scholarship Fund was established by family and friends. Tickets are on sale NOW! Dinner & Jazz Tickets - $20.00; Jazz Only Tickets - $10.00. Dinner will be served 5:30-6:45 P.M. Jazz performance starts 7:00-8:30. Call (704) 376-8014 for reservations; First Come First Served at the Door. MICHAEL PORTER FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 Back by popular demand is one of the greatest flutists in the nation. Michael Porter heats up any stage with his superb jazz sounds. Prepare yourself for one of the most entertaining jazz performances you can find in the Queen City from one of the most acclaimed artists in the nation. Michael Porter is a seasoned musician who began his career as a teenager, and has grown into a dynamic flutist and jazz leader. His clear clean musical sounds can be heard in The Color Purple, and in the CBS mini-series Shake Rattle and Roll in concert with the great B.B. King. JEFFERSON E. GRIGSBY SCHOLARSHIP The Jefferson E. Grigsby Scholarship Fund was established by family and friends at the death of J.E. Grigsby on December 5, 1975. GEORGE W.C. MORELAND SCHOLARSHIP (Undergraduate Educational Scholarship) This scholarship in memory of The Late George W.C. Moreland was established in December, 1991 by his daughter, Margaret C. and her husband, Dr. Donald L. Person. The Scholarship Fund will give a maximum of two (2) scholarships annually to qualified students who are members of First United Presbyterian Church. Applications are available online or from the church library. Expressions from recipients Austin Massey – George W.C. Moreland Scholarship Recipient “There are many things to say but to be honest the one thing that is important is to be thankful. The George Moreland Scholarship helped me go into college already being successful. It taught me how to have substance and poise. It helped me remember all of my church family back at home rooting for me to succeed. It showed me that I had support from my family and to never forget where you come from. I carried that with me until I walked across that stage December 10th, 2011. Thank you First United Presbyterian Church. From one of your loyal sons.”
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