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By
action of the Session of Concord Presbyterian Church, there will
be a meeting of the congregation this Sunday,
February 5, immediately following worship (in person
and via Zoom) to:
- approve the pastor’s terms of call,
- review the 2022 financial report,
- receive the 2023 budget,
- elect congregation at-large members to the
Nominating Committee, and
- handle any other business that may rightly come
before it.
Please click on the picture or use this link
to join the meeting online via Zoom.
If you would like to preview the 2023 budget before the meeting
or look at Concord's year in review, the 2023 Annual Report is now
available on our website.
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This week is a
Communion Sunday, so we will not be meeting for J.A.M.
Session. Children (& parents) are invited to come forward for
Wondering Time. After Wondering Time, children
will stay in worship with their families and take part in
communion after the sermon. There are quiet activities in the
back of the Sanctuary that children may take to the pews.
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Weds.
@ 10:00am via Zoom
Our weekly MUG
& MUFFIN Bible study meets again February
8 from 10:00-11:00am, led by Pastor Steve
Clark. To join the Zoom gathering ONLINE, click
on this link.
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February
12, 2023
Join Concord’s children and youth in
supporting Hanover Food Pantry during the 2023 Souper Bowl of
Caring by donating non-perishable food
items from February 1-12. Bring your
donations to the narthex on Sundays or the Church Office during
the week. The items will be taken to Hanover Church, brought
downstairs to the pantry, and shelved by the children and youth
after worship February 12.
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Movement and
Meditation
…an experience for women of all ages and abilities…
led by Laura Mulrenin
Sunday, February 19
from 4:30-5:30pm
in the sanctuary at Concord
RSVP to Jen Kroon (jenmackert@yahoo.com) or
Christina Pressley (concord.christinap@gmail.com) by February 12 required
"For many people
yoga, Shavasana, and meditation are interchangeable. Meditation is,
of course, the practice of quieting the mind and focusing on the
present moment. Though yoga and meditation are different, yoga is
often described as “moving meditation” — calming the mind and
creating awareness through simple body movements. Shavasana is
sometimes described as the bridge between the two — the pose at the
end of a yoga practice that quiets the mind and body, helping to
bring you into a peaceful, meditative state."
(www.headspace.com)
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Prayer List
Healing prayers for Kathie Pownall, who fell Monday &
hit her head. She needed a few stitches, but fortunately did not
break any bones or suffer a concussion.
Dottie Harding requests prayers for the family of Andrea
Grant, a victim of gun violence. Andrea’s
daughter Hannah & Dottie’s nephew Nick are close friends.
Prayers of rejoicing for Steve's niece Leslie
who had a baby girl this morning.
Facility Manager
Duane Jessup suffered
a serious brain bleed last month. He has not regained consciousness
& remains hospitalized. Prayers for the best outcome for Duane
& his family.
Prayers for Bonnie Twilley's nephew's 9-mo. old son
Hudson, diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye
cancer found in children. He has responded well to first chemo
treatment & there is a good chance his right eye will be saved.
Prayers for him & his family as he continues treatment.
The Lunds' daughter-in-law's father Al Forester, fell
& fractured his knee cap. Prayers for patience as he recovers
from surgery & now faces months of healing.
Prayers for Meg Green, awaiting further
treatment for kidney stones.
Prayers for a speedy
recovery for Barbara Wise, recently diagnosed with COVID &
quarantined in her apartment at Maris Grove.
Continued prayers Gretchen, Rita & Dawn as
they deal with serious disease & painful treatments.
Safe travels for
Carol Haas, soon
heading to vacation in Florida.
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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.
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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.
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Here
is the piece of art mentioned last Sunday in Kathie Pownall's
sermon
"The Foolishness of the Cross" on 1
Corinthians 1:18-31:
The
Hospitality of Abraham
By
Andrei Rublev
This depicts the visit
of the three angels to Abraham and Sarah in Genesis
18. These angels have come with the foolish news that Sarah
is to have a child, even though she is old. Their news
causes Sarah to laugh.
In this image of the Trinity, we
see a community surrounding a table, with a chalice holding the
center, with no one grasping for control or power, but offering
each other expressions of grace, mercy, love and service to each
other. Here is power. Here is wisdom.
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Theme: "On Your
Marks. Get Set. Go!"
This year’s event is
earmarked for everyone!
Yes, that means church folks, elders, deacons, and clergy
alike.
For information about the retreat, cost, and registration,
please visit the New Castle Presbytery
website.
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