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concordconnects
  
October 10, 2024
  
Keeping you connected to the life and ministry of 

Concord Presbyterian Church!

Sunday, October 13 @ 10:00am
"Did Jesus Really Mean That? " - Mark 10:17-31
Adena Moulton preaching

     Pastor Eric Markman will be away this Sunday, and we are pleased to welcome Adena Moulton to our pulpit. Adena is an ordination candidate under care at Dickey Memorial Presbyterian Church in Baltimore. She is also entering her second year as a chaplain at ChristianaCare Hospital. She graduated from Yale Divinity School with a Master of Divinity Degree in 2023. In her free time, she enjoys embroidery, baking, hiking, and spending time with her loved ones.
     Join us for IN-PERSON WORSHIP on Sunday at 10:00am; doors open at 9:40am. 

     To join in WORSHIP ONLINE this Sunday, October 13, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Prayer List 
Prayers for Nancy Tucker’s sister-in-law Barbara who is hospitalized.
Healing prayers for Gayle Hazel, suffering from complications following surgery two weeks ago.
Prayers for Preschool Director Lori Bigalow's mother Arlene Kiser who has been in & out of the hospital recently with afib & other complications. Also, prayers for Lori's dad Bill Kiser, who is caring for her. They live in upstate NY.
Prayers for Kathie Pownall's son-in-law Steve, suffering health issues & undergoing various diagnostic tests.
Prayers for all the people affected by the recent hurricane & those in the path of the hurricane to come, including Dottie Lund’s sister Terry.

Prayers for the following list of people who are in our hearts as they deal with ongoing health struggles - Jo Ann, June, Ginnie M., Dan V., Wayne, Duane, Craig E., Sue, Eileen, Rita & Dawn.
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If you would like to add names/needs to this list and our ministry of prayer, please email info@concordpc.org or fill out a "Prayers of the People" card at the Sunday service and hand to a greeter during the offering. 

 

 

LGBTQIA+ TASK FORCE - "UNDERSTANDING IDENTITY"

     Do you know what all those initials mean when we talk about welcoming the LGBTQIA+ community?  If you are unsure or just want to learn more, join us for the next Lunch & Learn on Sunday, October 20.                               
     Gathering Time after worship will be held in Jessie’s Room that Sunday so you can easily stay and join us for lunch and the program. Childcare will be provided following lunch. Based on our experience at the last Lunch & Learn, we will begin the program at 11:45am. 

 

The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85835910840?pwd=frfoGbOBTValziUsOdlb0nNJNd4raJ.1

 

 

MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER & COMMUNITY
GRAPPLE WITH THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE

Dear Concord Family,
     We have been privileged to attend the Worship and Music Conference at Montreat Conference Center in western NC almost every year for the past 17 years as part of the Study Leave afforded us by Concord Church. During our time in Montreat we have found rest and replenishment in the beauty of the mountains and the property of Montreat, worshipped with leaders and congregants from across the country, gained new insights, made music, lifelong friends and treasured memories. 
     Montreat and Black Mountain were sadly struck by Hurricane Helene. Please take a few minutes to read what's happening there in the aftermath of the flood (click here).

Peace,
Christina, Matthew, Teyton and Hobie

To make a donation to support the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance hurricane response,
designate gifts DR000169

 

 

 

 


Weds. @ 10:00am via Zoom

Our weekly MUG & MUFFIN Bible study meets again on Wed., October 16 from 10:00-11:00am, led by Carol Haas. To join the Zoom gathering ONLINE, click on this link

 

 

 

 

Guatemala Literacy Program

     The Mission Committee of Concord’s Session has begun an involvement with the New Castle Presbytery’s Guatemala Partnership. We hosted a dinner Wed. night for about 30 people to hear what CEDEPCA is currently doing in Guatemala and ways we might help.
     In addition, at the request of the Association of Mam Christian Women, we committed to fund a new literacy project for 15 students for 10 months in a remote, poor village in an area of Guatemala difficult to access. A description of this program is below. The cost of this project is $2,700.00 which covers teachers, teaching supplies, and student supplies.  We strongly believe that education and the ability to read is essential to further economic development for these women. 
     We hope you will join in our excitement about this project and will contribute financially to help cover the cost. Checks can be written to Concord Church with Guatemala Literacy Program in the memo, or you can Zelle the money to the church with the same designation in the memo. Thank you in advance for your generosity. 

Marj Johnson,
Mission & Congregational Life Committee

 
Program Description:
     Education is one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty, improve health, and achieve gender equality, peace and stability. Therefore, the Association sees the need for the minimum preparation of women in the village of Las Barrancas, located in a remote area of the Western Highlands of Guatemala.
     These women did not have opportunities to access education from childhood, however, they are currently interested in learning to read, write and speak the Spanish language. (Their first language is Mam, one of 23 indigenous languages spoken in Guatemala). The objective of this project is to contribute to the education of Guatemalans, using literacy as a way to highlight the education of older people who were unable to study a degree due to poverty, distance and other reasons. The government just began a literacy program for youth in this village but there is not enough funding to include the women. So the Association wants to be sure they also have this opportunity to learn.
     These literacy classes will be offered three days a week for half a day. The program will run for 10 months and include 15 students. The teacher/facilitator will be from Las Barrancas, so this project will provide income for her too. If they are able, students will be asked to pay a modest amount toward their supply cost, so they are invested in the course. However, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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