United Voice Newsletter - First United Presbyterian Church

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
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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)
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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.”