Sunday, June 26 - Galatians 5:1, 13-26
Worship In Person & Online @
10:00am
Pastor Steve Clark preaching
For this Sunday, READ
Galatians 5:1, 13-26 and REFLECT: "Freedom" is a central
value and commitment (at least theoretically) in our American society.
How do you see Paul's understanding of "freedom" in
Christ similar to, or different from, how we think and talk about
"freedom" in American society? As you think about our
life together at Concord, what do you think being free in Christ
frees us from and what do you think it frees
us for? How do you understand Paul's challenge (v25) to
"walk in the Spirit"? ("keep in step with the
Spirit" in some translations)
Join us for IN-PERSON WORSHIP on Sundays
at 10:00am;
doors open at 9:40am. We have developed guidelines for your safety,
including encouraging (but not requiring) mask wearing and social
distancing. Click here to read a complete list of
these guidelines if you plan to attend. For those who are not
yet ready or able to attend our service in person, a live-streamed/
recorded option is available on our website.
To join us in WORSHIP ONLINE June 26, click on the picture above to go
to our Concord website. Near the bottom of the home page,
click on the same picture to connect with the worship video. The worship service will be available live
at 10:00am Sunday morning or later in the day to view at
your convenience.
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ACTIVITIES AT CONCORD: PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES
EFFECTIVE Monday, June 20, 2022
CURRENT RISK LEVEL FOR NEW CASTLE
COUNTY—MEDIUM
The Session has
adopted a policy of following the CDC guidelines for all building
use based on the risk level for New Castle County.
This includes when the risk level is:
- High: Masks
are required, and social distancing is encouraged.
- Medium: Masks are encouraged but not
required, and social distancing is encouraged.
- Low:
Masks are not required.
It is important that those who are showing symptoms—whether COVID
or not—stay home no matter what the risk level so that we minimize
the spread.
If you have tested positive, please inform anyone with whom who
have been in close contact so that they can take appropriate
action.
If you have tested positive or have had close contact, please
review the CDC guidelines using this link for the Quarantine and Isolation Calculator.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation;
we all need to do our
part to avoid spreading this virus.
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Summer Worship for
Children
Children are always welcome in worship here at Concord.
Children's Sermons will continue during the summer, and there will
be quiet activities
available in the back of the sanctuary that children may take to
the pews during the service.
J.A.M. Session will resume in September.
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At our regular meeting on June 15, the
following items were discussed and/or acted on:
- APPROVED REPORT of the Clerk of Session.
- APPROVED REPORT of the Treasurer, reporting both overall good
financial health, as well as a significant decrease in
congregational giving in May.
- RECEIVED A REVISED DRAFT of the Child Protection Policy. The
revision was drafted and recommended by the Spiritual
Formation Committee. Prior to our next scheduled meeting
(August 17) Session members will review the draft policy and
offer feedback. The Policy will be presented for a vote at
the August meeting.
- RECEIVED A REPORT from Physical Plant & Technology Committee
regarding repair of the deteriorated exterior steps on the
Foulk Road side of the sanctuary. A contractor submitted an
estimate for the repair; the committee will seek additional
proposals/bids before going forward with the project.
- ENDORSED (by consensus) A RECOMMENDATION from Pastor Steve regarding the Seven Days
of Prayer resource/program, part of the Vital Congregations
Initiative of the PCUSA. Steve gave to session members a
card for elders to use in a regular discipline of daily
prayer over the coming weeks. Steve will present the Seven
Days of Prayer practice during a coming worship service,
inviting the congregation to participate.
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The
Church Office will be closed June 27-29 (vacation) and
next week's issue of Concord Connects will be
published one day later than usual.
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Prayer
List
Prayers for the Janas
family as they move this week to Buffalo, NY. They will be missed!
Prayers of thanks that our Afghan family's baby girl
was born this morning. The baby & her mother are doing well.
Prayers of comfort for Carol Lind & family, as
well as continued prayers for Carol as she deals with health
issues.
Marj Johnson's daughter Cara came
through her neck surgery well & arrived home from the hospital
late last week. Prayers for healing & a good outcome.
Prayers of thanks that John Greene will
not need dialysis at this time. He is feeling much better &
likes his new doctor.
Prayers for Meg Greene who has
contracted COVID & is feeling badly. Prayers also that Don
& Gail have not contracted it.
Prayers also for Kathie Pownall's daughter Rachelle
who just tested positive for COVID but has no symptoms as yet.
Prayers of comfort & healing for Kathie's sister who
had a large skin cancer removed from her leg yesterday &
is awaiting test results.
Prayers for the recovery of Gerry Crock's sister
Ernestine, who had a brain bleed several weeks
ago. She is now back in her home in WV, doing well &
continuing her physical therapy.
Prayers of consolation for Joyce Johnson's neighbor Mr.
Chiu & family. His wife Lucy just passed
away.
Prayers for our
nation & the world this week: for solutions to international unrest
& internal conflict; for those lacking food & shelter;
for those impacted by earthquakes, floods & fires: for
those in need of justice & mercy; for those burdened by
tragedy & despair; for those working to bring rescue, hope
& safety.
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A Diaspora Prayer Group prays on Mondays at 9:00am for
those on the church prayer list (of which this is just a
part). If you would like to add names/needs to this list
and this ministry of prayer, click here: info@concordpc.org.
If you have prayers of joy or concern for yourself
or others that you would like included in Prayers of the
People during worship, call
or email Pastor Steve (concord.stevec@gmail.com,
302/654-9557) prior to Sunday morning. For reasons of privacy
and confidentiality, Steve will mention only first names in
the service and may exclude some details as seems appropriate.
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Concord Photo Gallery
If you have photos
you'd be willing to share with your Concord family, please send
them to Margaret. Show
us how you're worshiping, special occasions, children or pets
being adorable...! We'll try to share your photos in Concord Connects as space permits.
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Emma, Maeve & mom
Heather Janas on their last Sunday at Concord. Emma & Maeve
received snuggly, hand-tied fleece blankets to help them
remember their friends & teachers at Concord. Eric,
Heather, Emma & Maeve will be moving to Buffalo, NY this
weekend, and we send our prayers & blessings along with them.
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A new addition to our
Afghan family - this adorable, 7-lb. baby girl was born Wednesday
morning. The baby and her mother are both doing well.
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Your
Help Is Needed...
Fellowship &
Refreshments following Worship
As you may know, we have resumed fellowship
on the lawn after church for the summer. We need folks to
volunteer to "host" for a Sunday.
What do you need to do? Bring your smile and a simple snack -
nothing fancy or homemade required! Supplies for the fellowship
can be found in the narthex kitchenette. Set out cups, napkins,
trash can, cold beverages (provided by the church), and your
snack. The Deacon in Charge will set up two tables on the
lawn - in case of bad weather, there
will be no indoor fellowship to minimize the potential for
spread of COVID-19.
To sign up to host, click on the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0b4da9ab2ea2f94-concord
Please be sure to scroll down to the bottom and hit
"SUBMIT" - you'll get a confirmation right
away and a reminder on the Friday before you are
hosting. Thanks to those who have already
served or signed up. Worshipers are enjoying having a chance
to "reconnect" and join in fellowship!
Your consideration and hospitality for this ministry is truly
appreciated,
Raven Studer
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MUG & MUFFIN
Weds. @ 10:00am via Zoom
Our weekly MUG
& MUFFIN Bible study meets June
29 from 10:00-11:00am,
led by Pastor Steve Clark. To join the Zoom gathering ONLINE,
click on this link.
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AFGHAN
REFUGEE PROJECT - UPDATE
Click on this link to see
Nancy Tucker give an update on our work
with the Afghan refugee family we are supporting.
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Click
on the poster to watch a video about the history of the Makemie
churches
and the Presbyterian Church in the United States.
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