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February 2018

Please join us at our Peru Mission Fiesta Peru Mission Fiesta Peru Mission Fiesta Peru Mission Fiesta on Friday night, February 9. Spread the word! We need lots of support for our Peruvian Mission partners in Moyobamba. This will be a festive night with incredible Peruvian food and drink, great fun, and an incredible auction!

100% of our auction proceeds will go towards the following:

1. Provide scholarships for local Moyobamba children to attend the Annie Soper Christian School. The school was established in 1990 and includes religious instruction within the curriculum. Currently, the school has classes from preschool through high school with a total enrollment of approximately 350 students.

2. Continued partnership with the Moyobamba Presbyterian Church.

3. Continued support of Saint Luke's Clinic in Moyobamba.

The Peru Mission Fiesta is the primary way for our church to support the children of Moyobamba and our continued partnership with the citizens of Moyobamba. It is essential we maximize this opportunity. With this in mind, the key to a successful auction is to have a large group present.

–Bill Moser, Chair, Partners in Mission Committee

P.S. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to our Peru Mission fund.

Please return the following form and your check (payable to First Presbyterian Church) to the church office. We hope to have maximum attendance by former Peru Mission "Alumni". But everyone is invited!

Names of Guests:

o $30.00/person o $60.00/couple

Peru Mission Fiesta DATE: February 9

WHERE: Company Shops Market

TIME: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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Trip to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum

F PC trip to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, NC Saturday, February 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Explore the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, an archival center, collecting museum, and teaching facility devoted to the international struggle for civil and human rights. The museum celebrates the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins that served as a catalyst in the civil right movement.

We will carpool and caravan to the museum. Everyone is invited; however, we need to know you are coming so that we may pre-purchase your ticket.

Please contact Charlotte Allbright (336-228-1703 x 223 or callbright@fpcburlington.org) to purchase your ticket. Online sign-up and pay is available as well.

Adults $11 Seniors (age 65+) $9 Students $9 Children and Youth (ages 6-12) $7 Children 5 and under are free with paying adult

Pritchett Spring Symposium

M ark your calendars! March 4, 2018 is our Spring Symposium with guest preacher and teacher Dr. Ted Wardlaw, President of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

The theme is “Marks of the Church”.

Ted will preach at both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

Gather in the Witherspoon Room to hear Ted share thoughts on:

9:45 a.m. “Bearing a Memory, and Forming a Future”

5:00 p.m. “Sticking Out like a Sore Thumb, and Expressing Hope”

6:00 p.m. Fellowship dinner!

Note the new times and the addition of the fellowship dinner! This will be a light dinner of

salad and the "First Presbyterian Church Soup".

DEATH FAIR is Sunday, February 11 during Sunday school

in Calvin Hall!

C ome and learn how we "prepare the garden" for ourselves and for our loved ones at the end of life. Resources will be available ranging from FPC funeral planning to Hospice resources, wooden

caskets, and shroud making. Our children will even be preparing ashes while we remember these

important words coming to us on Ash Wednesday: "From dust we came, and to dust we will return."

Any questions? Contact Rev. Lindsay Conrad or Sara Williams.

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Adult Studies & Faith Formation

Selected Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Nature and ReligionSelected Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Nature and ReligionSelected Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Nature and ReligionSelected Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Nature and Religion Harry Brown, Instructor at Duke UniversityHarry Brown, Instructor at Duke UniversityHarry Brown, Instructor at Duke UniversityHarry Brown, Instructor at Duke University January 7January 7January 7January 7----March 18, 2018March 18, 2018March 18, 2018March 18, 2018 9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m. Room 203Room 203Room 203Room 203 Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), one of America's greatest poets. Although born into a Congregational Church family, she never became a professing Christian and stopped attending services in her late twenties. Many of Dickinson's poems evince a tension between faith and skepticism. Reading assignments will be four or five poems each week–poems centered on nature and religion. We will view two films. Please purchase your copy of The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, ed. Thomas H. Johnson, prior to the class start date.

Armor of GodArmor of GodArmor of GodArmor of God Gail McGowenGail McGowenGail McGowenGail McGowen February 4, 18, 25, 2018February 4, 18, 25, 2018February 4, 18, 25, 2018February 4, 18, 25, 2018 9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m. John Knox RoomJohn Knox RoomJohn Knox RoomJohn Knox Room I don’t know about you, but for me, some days seem like a battle. However, when I remember the many weapons at my disposal that God offers me as I face these skirmishes, I feel more prepared. Please join us for three weeks in February as we remember the call to “dress for the occasion” by donning God’s gifts of salvation, truth, the Word, peace, faith, righteousness, and prayer. God protects God’s beloved from the arrows that come our way each day and freely gives us “the strength of God’s might”. Our reading will focus on Ephesians 6:10-18.

2nd Annual Death Fair: Preparing the Garden2nd Annual Death Fair: Preparing the Garden2nd Annual Death Fair: Preparing the Garden2nd Annual Death Fair: Preparing the Garden Sara Williams, Home Funeral Guide and Green Burial Advocate, and Lindsay Conrad, Associate PastorSara Williams, Home Funeral Guide and Green Burial Advocate, and Lindsay Conrad, Associate PastorSara Williams, Home Funeral Guide and Green Burial Advocate, and Lindsay Conrad, Associate PastorSara Williams, Home Funeral Guide and Green Burial Advocate, and Lindsay Conrad, Associate Pastor February 11, 2018February 11, 2018February 11, 2018February 11, 2018 9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m.9:45 a.m. Calvin Hall Calvin Hall Calvin Hall Calvin Hall

Chances are that you have planned for college, kids, a wedding, that dream vacation, and/or retirement. But have you planned for death yet?

This Death Fair is to help you stop procrastinating and get started all ready! Local experts from the funeral, health, finance & legal industries will be gathered to offer you a jump start with all the information you need. Topics include Advanced Funeral Plans; Advanced Funeral Service Planning and Church Traditions; Living Wills and Powers of Attorney; Remembering the Church in your Will; Anatomical Body Donation; Hospice and Palliative Care; Green Burial; Home Funerals; and Artisans with their Handiwork (shrouds, coffins, urns). Meir Goldstein from Elon will be allowing us to experience a Jewish mourning ritual.

Stop by and find out what you don't know about end-of-life planning. Remember that none of us are getting out of here alive. And being prepared will not make it happen any sooner, we promise!

Contact Charlotte Allbright (callbright@fpcburlington.org or 336-228-1703 x 223) for more information on adult studies and faith formation.

Ash Wednesday

A sh Wednesday this year is on February 14. This year we will have three short three short three short three short

servicesservicesservicesservices––––7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.–––– in the Williams Chapel. Join us

before work, after your morning Bible Study and before lunch, or after work for a

short 15 minute service of imposition of ashes. These meaning and moving

services guide us into the season of Lent. During the service, each person is

marked with the sign of the cross placed on your forehead, as a reminder that we are God’s own.

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CWU Tea and Annual

Meeting

Y ou are invited to Church Women United’s Tea and Annual Meeting.

“Fill My Cup” is Saturday, February 3 at

2:00 p.m. at Bellemont United Methodist

Church Check-in is at 1:45 p.m. Contact

Judy Springer (jkspringer@bellsouth.net)

to register.

Men of the Church

Pig Pick’n & Fish Fry

J oin us on Saturday, February 3, at Hugh Cummings’ Barn for all the BBQ, fried fish, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked

beans, and brownies you can enjoy. Arrive around 5:00 p.m.

and we will eat at 6:00 p.m. It will be a gathering you will not

want to miss! Invite someone to join you. The cost is only $10

for food and drinks. Call the church office (336-228-1703) or

email (reception@fpcburlington.org) to make your

reservation. Hugh’s place is at 2609 Pitt Road, Elon–right

across the road from Straight Way Baptist Church.

Come to YACircle! We are starting up for the spring semester again on Sunday, February 11. Join us at 4:00 p.m. in the Garrison Joyner building (Boy Scout Hut) to sing, pray, study, and share with one another. Email Rev. Lindsay Conrad if you'd like to be on the email list (lconrad@fpcburlington.org).

“Seven Stories of Creation – One Creation” led by Ron Shiveled by Ron Shiveled by Ron Shiveled by Ron Shive Witherspoon RoomWitherspoon RoomWitherspoon RoomWitherspoon Room

• Men's Bible Study - Tuesdays 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. January 23-March 6

• Wednesday Bible Study (for everyone) - Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 24-March 7

• Women's Bible Study - Thursdays 6:45-7:45 a.m. January 25-March 8

A close reading of Scripture reveals there are actually seven different biblical perspectives on creation: the two accounts in Genesis 1-3; Job 38-41; Psalm 104; Proverbs 8:22-31; and excerpts from Ecclesiastes and Isaiah 40-55. This study will examine one text each week in an attempt not to discover a single homogenized story, but rather to learn from each of these divergent biblical views of creation. The end result is a fuller, broader, and richer view of creation and our responsibility in it.

Mid-Week Bible Study

Youth ministries

I t’s almost that time again! We have our dates for our summer camp trips! We will once

again be going to Massanetta Springs (Junior

High) and Montreat Conference Center (Senior

High) this summer. As of right now our selected

dates for Massanetta are June 21-24, and our

dates for Montreat are July 8-14. We will have

informational meetings for both of these trips

starting in March! Get excited!!

On February 4, following both Sunday worship

services, our youth will be collecting donations

for the Souper Bowl of Caring. The kids will be

at the doors with soup pots in hand to help fight

hunger in our area and around the world!

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Lunch Bunch Book Club

J oin us for Lunch Bunch Book Club on Tuesday, February 13 at 12:00

p.m. in Room 122. The book

selection is You Are What You Love

by James K. A. Smith.

Even if you have not read the book,

come for the fabulous fellowship!

Please join us for Presbyterian Women circle meetings. All women are welcome.

Presbyterian Women Circle Meetings

February 2018

Circle #Circle #Circle #Circle # DateDateDateDate TimeTimeTimeTime LocationLocationLocationLocation HostessesHostessesHostessesHostesses

1 2/11 6:00 p.m. John Knox Room Carolyn Langley and Virginia Cummings

2 2/12 10:00 a.m. 307 Truitt Dr, Elon Ruby Grant and Katie Wilson

3 2/13 10:00 a.m. John Knox Room TBD

4 2/13 7:00 p.m. John Knox Room Susan Parsons and Betty Coble

Young Adults

Y oung adults, join us for fellowship! Lots of fun activities: Hymns +Hops on Sunday,

February 18 at Oak House 7:00-8:30 p.m. and

Trivia on Wednesday, February 21 at Mellow

Mushroom at 7:15. We hope to see you there.

Friendship Group

J oin us for Friendship Group on Thursday, February 15, 11:00 a.m. in John Knox Room

for Bingo with Greg Lunsford. At 12:00, we

will enjoy the best $5.00 lunch anywhere!

Presbyterian Women Winter Luncheon

P lease plan to attend the Winter Luncheon on Monday, February 19. We will meet with two representatives of the Days for Girls organization at 11:00

a.m. to learn about making reusable feminine hygiene products for girls and

women around the world who do not have access to those products.

Lunch will be held at noon and will feature a presentation by the representatives about the Days for Girls program. If you want to learn more about the organization before the meeting, go to www.daysforgirls.org.

You do not have to be a member of a Presbyterian Women Circle to join us to learn about and participate in this exciting new project. Please come.

College ministries

T he Ukirk-Wesley Fellowship has started again for the Spring Semester at Elon! Bible Study on

Wednesday nights at 7:00 in the Oasis + all sorts of new

stuff in the works! Open to all students!

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Save the Date! VBS 2018

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." Isaiah 43:2

Vacation Bible School (aka VBS) "Rolling River Rampage" is June 18-21, 2018 with kick off event on Sunday, June 17 at 9:00 a.m. for all ages! Adult study June 18-21 led by Rev. Dale Walker.

We need workshop leaders and shepherds to guide the children to their workshops! We need dinner organizers, servers, clean-uppers. We need YOU! If you feel God calling you to serve in this fun and important way, contact Charlotte Allbright callbright@fpcburlington.org or 336-228-1703 x 223 ASAP.

First Presbyterian Playschool

Consignment Sale

T he Playschool will be hosting the Spring Children’s Toy and Clothing Consignment Sale on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14. This event is the major fundraiser for the Playschool and is held bi-annually. The Playschool would appreciate your involvement in this event and invites you to participate by volunteering, being a consignor and shopping! If you are interested in getting involved, please indicate such at 1stpresconsgin@gmail.com or go to our Facebook page at FPP Consign. It’s a fun way to be supportive of this FPC ministry! Watch for more details as the Sale gets closer! We appreciate your interest!

Lenten Workshop for Children

P repare your butterfly habitats and come to the children's classrooms (Room 223 and 224) on March 4 at 9:45 a.m. for activities that will help us understand the season of Lent and how we prepare for the Resurrection of our Lord. Children will receive their caterpillars on this day!

Want a caterpillar but cannot come to the workshop? Contact Charlotte Allbright (callbright@fpcburlington.org or 336-228-1703 x 223). Caterpillars must be picked up by Wednesday, March 7.

F ebruary 11th is Scout Sunday where Scouting is recognized nationwide. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent, values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program

for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. For nearly a century BSA has helped

build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes – and, through nearly a century of experience, knows – that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. Our scouting programs are very vibrant. If you have an interest, contact Hal Bates (336-269-2215) for Boy Scouts, Bob Lewis (336-214-1799) for Webelos or Chad Coble (336-214-6484) for our Cub Pack.

Scout Sunday

Playschool Registration

T he First Presbyterian Playschool is now enrolling children eighteen months to five years of age into Playschool for the Fall of 2018! Members of First Presbyterian have the opportunity to enroll first before enrollment is open to the public. You may pick up an enrollment form in the church office or the Playschool Office or download the form from the Playschool page on the First Presbyterian webpage. If you would like a tour and more information about FPP, please call the Playschool office at 336-226-0080.

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Furniture Ministry

T he sustained and growing success of the Furniture Ministry is due to the loyal efforts of many volunteers throughout its 15 year history. Ann and Bob Carter are two of the finest.

If you are an able-bodied male member of our congregation, you have doubtless been recruited by Bob to work one or more of the Saturday delivery days. For quite some time Bob made it his personal goal to recruit at least two new volunteers for each workday. Many of those became repeat helpers. Bob himself was at every committee meeting and workday, always picking up the Patty truck (and frequently a few donated items) in advance. Known for his timeliness (no meeting longer than 1 hour!) and his efficiency, Bob was also known for praying with all the client families and encouraging them to go to church.

A former chair of the committee and a very capable leader of the phone and

workday coordination team, Ann was known for her friendliness, energy and enthusiasm; her organizational skills; and for her furniture “finds” –on the side of the road, in yard sales and from friends and neighbors. Ann and Bob were among the handful of members who kept the Furniture Ministry alive during some transition times.

Recently health issues have forced the Carters to step back from active involvement. They are greatly missed. However, each spring during the Don’t Trash It! Linens campaign, they are among the first there every week to

take home loads of sheets and comforters collected from departing Elon students and return them freshly laundered. And watch out—Bob may still recruit you for a workday!

The January 6 workday was a huge success despite temperatures in the single digits. Twenty hearty volunteers came out and delivered furniture to 11 families and do 3 donation pickups. (Nine families had already picked up their own furniture in December.) That night when the low was around 4 degrees, 26 children and several adults were sleeping in a warm bed, rather than on the floor. Many thanks to these delivery day “warriors:” Elizabeth Bailey, Pete Blaetz, Barry Bradberry, Denese and Kent Byrd, Reid Dusenberry, Dick Fisher, Eddie Gant, Gary Garrison, Gene Grimley, Dan Hardie, Brent Henderly, Jim Johnson, Phil Langley, Libby Lasley, Candy McCall, Nan Perkins, Bill Rodgers, Raye Sapp and Bruce Shields.

New Members

Peru Teacher and Student Exchange

B ienvenidos to our 2018 exchange teacher and student from Annie Soper School in Moyobamba, Peru. Elizabeth Cardenas is an elementary school teacher and will spend her month at Smith Elementary in the Spanish immersion program. She is staying January 28-February 4 with the Allen's and February 4-10 with the Fishers. Josue Zabarburu is a student in Annie Soper's secondary school. He will attend The Burlington School and stay with the Hall family. Make sure you say hola when you see them in church this month!

Bill Haslam 311 Eva Drive Gibsonville, NC

Scott and Gavin Stevens, Atty Stevens 1109 Providence Court Elon, NC 27244

Jim and Marianna Putnam 1611 Aquinas Court Burlington, NC 27215

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Congratulations!

C ongratulations to the following couples who recently celebrated special wedding anniversaries!

Ralph and Ann Harris Ralph and Ann Harris Ralph and Ann Harris Ralph and Ann Harris celebrated sixty-seven years of marriage in January 2018. They were married at FPC Burlington, on January 6, 1951.

Red and Katie Wilson Red and Katie Wilson Red and Katie Wilson Red and Katie Wilson celebrated sixty-nine years of marriage on January 17, 2018. They were married in Charlotte, North Carolina.

FPC would like to recognize wedding anniversaries celebrating marriages of fifty 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.

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2018 Flower Donations

T hank you to all who donated flowers for our Sunday worship services during 2017! The Chancel Guild is planning for 2018 and your help is needed again. Floral donations are offered on a first come/first serve basis. If you would like to reserve a Sunday, please call Kathleen Seagroves in the church office (336-228-1703 Ext.213 or kseagroves@fpcburlington.org) or to Dick Cannon, 2018 Chancel Guild chairperson (336-227-5449 or analyzepro@yahoo.com).

Available Dates for February are: Available Dates for February are: Available Dates for February are: Available Dates for February are: February 4, 11.

Thank you in advance for your donation!

Nicaraguan Mission Trip

Hola, FPC Burlington!

For ten days in January, I got to be with my continuing education team of local NC early career pastors of all denominations and backgrounds through the Clergy Making a Place program through Wake Forest Divinity. We have been meeting together for about a year to discuss health, justice, and local community issues to commit and re-commit to the important work of improving our communities in our contexts. This meeting, however, was to learn some more about local community organizing and building in an entirely new context – Nacascolo, Nicaragua! We spent several days installing water filters, empowering community leaders, and celebrating life together with this tiny 250-member community in a remote town in central Nicaragua. We were gifted and challenged with new ways of community engagement and life improvement through an organization called AMOS Health & Hope.

I would be so delighted to tell you more about these adventures, but these photos will give you a snap shot of the work! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your commitment to mission that inspires me to continue to learn and grow with you and serve our community in Burlington and across the globe.

Yours in mission and service,

Lindsay

Ralph and Ann Harris

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Pennies for Hunger

O n the second Sunday of every month, we collect change for a program through the Salem Presbytery called “Pennies for Hunger.” This is an offering of our pocket change to be mindful of those who go without meals and nutritious food every day. The next offering is February 11. February 11. February 11. February 11.

Souper Bowl of Caring

E ach year, the FPC Youth collect money for Souper Bowl of Caring to help hunger throughout Alamance County. Our Youth would like to invite you to give a donation

following one of our worship services on February 4. Youth will be at each of the exits with

a soup pot for you to place your donations.

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Living into the Request

W e have been encouraged by the P.C.(U.S.A.) Co-Moderators' to offer more opportunities to focus on race, reconciliation, and social justice. Living into that request, you are invited to attend these opportunities:

• 508 Partnership Faith and African American Poetry Class - Tuesdays, February 6, 13, and 20 at noon. Location will alternate between First Baptist and First Presbyterian.

• "Reconciling Race and Our Call as Christians" led by the FPC Social Justice Committee on Sundays, March 11, 18, and 25 in Room 402 at 9:45 a.m.

• Field Trip to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum on Saturday, February 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Find out more and sign up online https://www.fpcburlington.org/trip-to-civil-rights-museum/ or contact Charlotte Allbright (callbright@fpcburlington.org or 336-228-1703 x 223).

Feed the Hungry

F or the month of February we are collecting canned meats and ravioli for our food

pantry! Add them to your shopping cart when

you’re feeling generous.

Your Generosity is Appreciated!

Thanks to the generosity of the FPC congregation, we had

the crackers and granola bars needed for January’s snack

packs and a good start on apple sauce.

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Recommendations for Officers

T he Nominating Committee is accepting recommendations for the office of Deacon and Elder to serve a three-year term for the Class of 2021. 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 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:An officer candidate:An officer candidate: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. Elders: agrees to serve on at least one committee.

A Deacon is willing to: A Deacon is willing to: A Deacon is willing to: A Deacon is willing to:

♦ maintain regular contact with members by email, phone, or visits;

♦ visit 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: An Elder is willing to: An Elder is willing to: 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.

Christmas Tea for Andrews teachers

T he third annual Christmas Tea for Andrews teachers was a huge success. Thanks to Ami Hill, Beth Patty and Leah Johnson for the ham rolls; Bibby Pinson for bread bowls with spinach dip and for using her talents to make everything look pretty; Jin-Jin Blackburn for cream cheese spread; Julie Monroe, Joan Grady, Gayle Gunn, Shelley Lassiter, Margaret Beatty, and Dora McGill for cookies and assorted sweet treats; Patty Philipps for vegetables with dip, fruit bowls, beverage and the paper products. Each teacher was also given a $5 Walmart gift card. Andrews teachers are most appreciative of the caring and support shown them on this day.

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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.

December 2017

Financial Report

Monthly Dec 2017 Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget 2017 Budget Revenues Pledges $140,524.96 $95,000.00 $1,093,987.56 $1,140,000.00 $1,140,000.00 Pre-Paid Pledges (Pro-rated) 8,408.85 0.00 100,906.20 0.00 0.00 Prior Year Pledge 0.00 2,250.00 25,988.24 27,000.00 27,000.00 Misc. Income 8,396.86 3,183.37 55,183.38 38,200.00 38,200.00 Total $157,330.67 $100,433.37 $1,276,065.38 $1,205,200.00 $1,205,200.00 Expenditures $126,108.58 $102,187.79 $1,192,736.48 $1,226,257.00 $1,226,257.00 Net Total $31,222.09 ($1,754.42) $83,328.90 ($21,057.00) ($21,057.00)

Session Digest At its stated meeting on January 21, 2018, the Session:

• Was led in devotion and opening prayer by Moderator Ron Shive;

• Received December financial reports from Tom McGowen, Budget and Finance Committee chair, showing the church ended 2017 with a surplus;

• Approved a motion from the Local Missions Committee to change dates for collection of PDA Disaster Clean-up Buckets and Andrews Elementary school supplies;

• Heard a report from the Youth Committee on the 2018 Confirmation Class;

• Received the 2018 Communion schedule;

• Heard a report from Partners in Mission on the Peru Mission Festival and the Zambia trip;

• Heard an update from the Stewardship Committee indicating that pledges are 1% ahead of last year;

• Approved a motion from the Worship and Music Committee to hold three services in the Chapel on Ash Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. with a short liturgy, scripture reading, reflection, and imposition of ashes;

• Heard reports from the Usher’s Guild and the Visioning Committee;

• Approved a motion from the Clerk to change the February Stated Session Meeting to February 11, 2018;

• Approved the 2017 Statistical Report;

• Approved Elder Commissioners Dick Cannon and Tom Whitaker to the February Salem Presbytery Meeting;

• Approved a motion to remove four inactive members from the Active Roll;

• Approved minutes of previous meetings;

• Heard staff reports;

• Was adjourned in prayer by Pastor Ron Shive.

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Memories Under the Steeple

T he first record we have of an organization for the youth comes from 1895. This group called themselves "The Lauchlin Band" after their late pastor, Rev. James Lauchlin Currie. They devoted their energies to the Orphans'

Home of Barium Springs (known in 1979 as Children's Home.) In 1896, they sent thirty-four yards of plaids, one quilt,

thirty-two glasses of jelly, and two quarts of sweet pickles to the Orphanage and made a cash contribution of $27.54.

Lay members of our church were leaders of the "Youth and Christian Endeavor Society" until late 1925. It was in

December 1925 that Margaret McElwee was employed as our first Director of

Christian Education. She later became the bride of Mr. Ralph M. Holt, Sr. Over the

years, the Directors of Christian Education did much to carry out a program for the

youth. Several served on a part time basis or during the summer months. Those who

were here during the 1950's , 1960; and 1970's, included: Sandra Shiffley, Josephine

McLauchlin Crenshaw, Rev. Asa Meadows, Rev. Steve Collins, Rev. Cameron Mosser,

Rev. James Bearss, Rev. Lee W. Adkins, Rev. Robert N. Clark, and Clark Ashley. Ron

Tippens came in 1977 and went on to study for the ministry, and was followed by Mrs. Anne Carter Smith who also

went on to become a minister. The "Drive-Through Live Nativity” was begun by the youth of the church in 1976.