Weekly Announcements
combined services this summer
We will be having combined services throughout the summer in the sanctuary at 10 am until September 4.
Nickel-A-Meal
Sunday is Nickel-A-Meal! Have you been saving your nickels? Bring your change and your “green” to support this wonderful ministry that provides meals for the hungry, both in our region and worldwide. Just look for the red buckets during the worship service!
Blessing of the backpacks
Sunday, we are having Blessing of the Backpacks. As the new school year begins, let's start with a blessing by praying for the new school year and students will receive a special blessing to carry with them through the year.
SECOND SUNDAY INTERGENERATIONAL BREAKFAST
Join us for an intergenerational Sunday School at 9 am on August 14 in the Fellowship Hall! Adults, youth, and children are all invited to share a light breakfast, fellowship, and participate in a lesson to help us all hear and celebrate the Good News together!
Presbytery of WNC REception for dr. rev. charles davenport
You are invited! After 15 years of dedication, Dr. Rev. Charles Davenport is retiring from the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. A reception will be held on Sunday, August 21 at 3 pm in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP by August 15 by emailing twilliams@presbyterywnc.org.
First press deadline
The deadline to have information in the next issue of The First Press is August 26. If you would like to have something included, please email communications@fpcgastonia.org with "First Press Info" as the subject line.
PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL
PWS Teachers return on August 31. Orientation days with families are September 1 and 2. The first day of preschool is September 6.
FAITH AND FICTION
Faith and Fiction will meet again on September 4 to discuss the book A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. If you would like a copy to read beforehand, please contact Sarah Wentz.
SPECIAL MUSIC GUEST
Save the date for September 18. Our special guest, David Lamotte, will lead our Thrive worship and will give a concert later that evening at 6 pm.
covid grief and loss support group
A group of licensed professional counselors have created a FREE support group open to all Gaston County residents. If you have suffered a loss unrelated to Coronavirus, you are also welcome. This is an open group, no RSVP needed.
Every other Thursday
June 2 - September 22
10:30 - 11:30 am
First United Methodist Church
Room #218
Every other Thursday
June 2 - September 22
10:30 - 11:30 am
First United Methodist Church
Room #218
Help Setup for Communion
The Communion Committee is seeking volunteers to help prepare communion for the Traditional and Thrive services each month. If you are interested, please check out the signup link below for more information or to sign up for dates! Contact Amy Spencer with any questions.
FPC App Updates
To download and access the FPC directory app: Visit the Appstore on your device and search for “Universal Church Directory.” Once downloaded, you will be prompted to enter your unique identifier. This code is unique to each family unit, and offers secure access to the online directory. If you do not know your unique identifier, please contact Caleb Hayes (chayes@fpcgastonia.org) or Trip Stewart (tstewart@fpcgastonia.org) to receive it.
Thank you for your patience as we make this transition! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Caleb Hayes for more information.
Thank you for your patience as we make this transition! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Caleb Hayes for more information.
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