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Subject:                                         Concord Connects - January 16, 2025

 

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concordconnects
  
January 16, 2025
  
Keeping you connected to the life and ministry of 

Concord Presbyterian Church!


Sunday, January 19 @ 10:00am

"MLK" - Exodus 3:7-12
Pastor Eric Markman preaching

     This Sunday we will celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday with special music and chosen verses from the Bible. King had a dream and we can share in that dream and envision an amazing future when we invite our Lord to guide us to the Promised Land where, as King said: "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed. We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal."
     Join us for IN-PERSON WORSHIP on Sunday at 10:00am; doors open at 9:40am. 

     To join in WORSHIP ONLINE this Sunday, January 19, 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 10:30am Sunday morning or later in the day to view at your convenience.

 

 

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS

J.A.M. (Jesus and Me)
Kindergarten through Grade 5

Children are led through activities and crafts provided in the PCUSA lectionary curriculum, Feasting on the Word, that are in response to the scripture shared during Wondering Time.

SUNDAY SEEKERS
Grade 5 -12

This Bible Study includes reading scripture together and then sharing responses in a safe and welcoming environment.
 
***5th graders can choose to attend either J.A.M. or SUNDAY SEEKERS
😊

 

 


Please join Sinae & friends here at Concord on Sunday or on Saturday, January 18 @ 6:00pm, Ware Recital Hall, 817 S. High St., West Chester University. To watch Sunday's concert online, click here

 

 

The LGBTQIA+ Task Force is hosting a Munch and Movie on Sunday, January 26 after church. We will watch "Will & Harper" while munching on lunch in Jessie’s Room. Childcare will be provided. The movie, a documentary, is 1 hour 50 minutes long and rated R. It tells a story that many of us can relate to.  “When Will Ferrell finds out that his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a transwoman, the two decide to embark on a cross country road trip to process this stage of their relationship in an intimate portrait of friendship and transition.”

Come join us after worship on the 26th as we continue
to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ experience.

 

 

Prayer List 
 Prayers of sympathy for the family of Wayne Stahl. Wayne passed away on Sun., Dec. 29 following several months under hospice care. Details regarding his memorial service are pending. Condolences will reach Wayne's brother H. Gray Stahl at 9500 Wells Drive, Norfolk, VA 23503
Carol Lind's son Kevin Hall passed away Dec 18, 2024. He was 57 years old & left his wife Kim and son Daniel. 

Prayers for Kathie Pownall's friend Sue (Lititz, PA) - suffering from terminal cancer.
Healing prayers for Felleng Kalema, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. She will have surgery & radiation following chemo.
Travel mercies for Marj Johnson, leaving next Monday for Guatemala with a Presbytery committee.
Prayers for Gwen & Ralph Fuller, dealing with health issues & Ralph's upcoming heart surgery.
Prayers of thanks for Al Lund & others from Concord (see photos) who have been making repairs at Friendship House transitional housing.

Prayers for the following list of people who are in our hearts as they deal with ongoing health struggles - Lexi, Jo Ann, June, Ginnie M., Dan V., Duane, Craig E., Sue, Eileen, Rita & Dawn.
Prayers for the homeless & others at risk due to the extremely cold weather. Thanks to those (including the Lunds, Liz Rowe, & Ellen Greenhorn) who have volunteered at the Code Purple shelters.
Prayers for those in the Los Angeles area (including Marj's grandson) where fires are raging & for those who are battling the fires.

*** 
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. 

 

 

Mark your calendars for February…

 

Concord Youth Group presents…

 

Souper Bowl
Soup2Go!
😉
Sunday, February 9 at 11:00am

After worship in the gathering area at the back of church

 

Pick up a $10 quart of homemade Minestrone soup
to enjoy in front of the game!
 
Proceeds go to:
Concord Youth Group Mission Trips & Conferences
and
Friendship House Highmark Walk

 

 

Massanetta Middle School Conference

A group of young people and adults from churches in New Castle Presbytery will be attending the Massanetta Middle School conference June 19-22. The conference is open to rising 6th graders up through rising 9th graders (just completed middle school). It is a 4 day/3 night event with youth from various areas across the U.S. There are fun activities, engaging workshops and Bible studies, energizing worship experiences, and tons of fellowship! 
 

If your “middler” is interested in attending with Concord Church, please contact Christina Pressley (concord.christinap@gmail.com or 302-740-8078) for more information.

 

 


Travel to Guatemala!

Once again, a delegation from New Castle Presbytery, including Marj Johnson from Concord, will travel to Guatemala from January 20-27 and continue strengthening partnerships there. This group of 12 travelers will represent 5 different churches in the Presbytery. Mary Hewes, the executive director of YoungMoms, will also join us so she can learn more about migration issues, Guatemalan culture, and the hardships that many YoungMoms clients faced in their home country. (Nancy Tucker is active with the Young Moms group). In addition, PC(USA) Mission Co-Worker Joseph Russ will travel with us. Based in El Salvador, Joseph is working on migration issues in the Northern Triangle and will be a wealth of knowledge for us! 

The group will first spend a day at the CEDEPCA office in Guatemala City to meet the staff and learn more about the incredible work this partner organization is doing. Then, we will travel out to Western Highlands to visit with the Association of Mam Christian Women for Development. Activities will include meeting with the staff and Board of Directors and visiting women in rural communities to see their projects including stoves, greenhouses, reforestation, cows, and of course – chickens!   

We also plan to stop by the AJPU workshop to see how the stoves are made, visit the youth of the Utz Pan bakery that is supported by a grant from the One Great Hour of Sharing offering, and spend a night of brief R&R at Lake Atitlán. 

Travel with us! To follow along as we journey, please be sure to: 

  • Sign up for our daily travel blog so you can see what we are doing each day!
  • Attend Marj’s post-trip presentation on Sunday, February 16 following worship.

Thank you for holding the group up in prayer for a safe and meaningful trip. Vaya con Dios! To learn more about the Guatemala Partnership of New Castle Presbytery, please visit ncpguatemala.com 

 

 


WINNER, WINNER, Chicken Dinner!  

A huge THANK YOU to Concord members who donated over $1,145 to the Guatemala Chicken Project in December. Hopefully, those of you who got a Delaware Blue Hen have it proudly displayed. Don't forget, the project is ongoing during January, so you still have time to donate and receive a Blue Hen. See the Red Barn donation table at the rear of the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings.  

Mission & Congregational Life Committee

 

 


Weds. @ 10:00am via Zoom

Our weekly MUG & MUFFIN Bible study meets again on Wed., January 22 from 10:00-11:00am, led by Pastor Eric Markman. To join the Zoom gathering ONLINE, click on this link

 

Mary Circle, the last remaining Women's Circle at Concord, meets the first Monday of the month from 1-2:30pm, usually in the Sanctuary Lounge but occasionally by Zoom. Next month we will be starting a new Horizons Bible Study book, entitled Let Justice Roll Down – God's Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation.  
 
On Feb. 3 we will be starting the new book, and they will be distributed at that time. Extra copies will be available for anyone who wishes to join us. Cost of the book is $10. Please bring the money to give to Peggy Carter at that time.
 
All who identify as women are welcome to join us in a safe space not only for Bible study, but also to be part of a group whose members support and uphold each other with love and care. We look forward to having you join us.

 Mary Circle

 

 

Concord Preschool registration for next year opens for current students, their families, and church members on January 21. This includes registration for full-day Kindergarten. Contact the Preschool Office at 302/654-9629 for information or to arrange a tour.
Registration will open to the public beginning January 27.

 

 

 Concord Photo Gallery

Show us your activities, vacations, special occasions, children or pets being adorable...! If you have photos you'd be willing to share with your Concord family, please send them to Margaret. We'll try to include your photos in Concord Connects as space permits.

 

A group of six from Concord (Al Lund, Jim Silvius, Chip Hazel, Marj Johnson, Don Potter, and John Barineau) did spackling and painting work at Friendship House Epiphany House and three other transitional housing locations. It was a pleasure working under the kind guidance of Paul Slowik of FH. We plan to go back in the Spring to tackle other needs.

 

 

 


Statement re Protection Policies

 

Concord is required by the Book of Order to inform and train the congregation on how we protect the people within our church community. This year, both the Child Protection Policy and the Adult Protection Policy were updated by Spiritual Formation and Staff Relations respectively, and they are currently on the website with a link to both policies on the front page at the bottom right.
 
The Adult Protection Policy states that respect for the dignity and worth of each individual is a basic tenet of Concord Presbyterian Church. It is the policy of Concord to maintain a safe and respectful environment, free from any form of sexual misconduct, abuse, or harassment for everyone including non-ordained staff and non-employees such as volunteers, church members, visitors, vendors, and contractors. Ordained staff members are subject to a similar policy of the New Castle Presbytery.
 
All staff and officers of the church are required to read and agree with this policy and are charged with reported suspected occurrences of abuse or harassment to the Head of Staff, or the Chair of Staff Relations or the Clerk of Session. All reported or suspected occurrences of abuse or harassment will be promptly and thoroughly investigated with sensitivity and concern for confidentiality. Where abuse or harassment is determined to have occurred, Concord will take appropriate action to correct the conduct before it becomes severe or pervasive.
 
The Adult Protection Policy compliments Concord’s Child Protection Policy, which outlines detailed procedures for supervising and protecting our children both within the church and on youth projects and mission trips. It includes how to recognize symptoms of child abuse, the requirement for education and training of those working with children and youth, and procedures for reporting abuse. Under Delaware law all those working with children are required to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect, and within the church those suspicions should be reported to the pastor, the Director of Children and Youth Ministries, the Chair of Staff Relations, and the Chair of Spiritual Formation.
 
The Child Protection Policy also states:

  • We affirm that all children are a gift of God, created by God and created good;
  • We believe that all children depend upon adults for safety and security in a world that does not always value children;
  • We hope for a world where all children can find a safe place; where all ages, races, genders, creeds and abilities are recognized, valued and celebrated;
  • Jesus welcomed children and encouraged us to welcome them in His name, and Jesus lifted up a child as an example of what the realm of God is like;
  • Therefore, we hope for a church where we take seriously our baptismal vow to nurture all children committed to our care.

Please take a look at these policies on the website to inform yourself of our responsibilities and of our commitment to providing a safe space for all our members and guests.

 

 

 

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