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Baptism of the Lord, Communion*
January 12 @ 10:00am
"Called by
Name" - Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Pastor Eric Markman
preaching
This Sunday we celebrate
Jesus' Baptism. We will hear from John the Baptist, King Herod
enters the scene, but the story culminates with Jesus' baptism and
the Holy Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him - and a whole new
ministry starts. A ministry of compassion, a ministry of healing, a
ministry that valued every human being. We can choose to open
ourselves to Jesus' words and have a beautiful and amazing way to
live one's life.
Join us for
IN-PERSON WORSHIP on Sunday at 10:00am; doors open at 9:40am.
To
join in WORSHIP ONLINE this Sunday, January 12, 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.
*This Sunday we will
celebrate the Lord's Supper as part of the service.
If joining us online, please have something ready for
eating and something ready for drinking.
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Children
in Worship - Communion Sunday
This week is a Communion Sunday, so we will not
be meeting for J.A.M. Children 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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Youth Group
(grades 5 and up)
Apple Pie Baking and
Delivery
Sunday, January 12
11:40am-2:30pm
Join us in
the kitchen following Music Makers (in the
sanctuary) as we peel and chop apples to make and bake pies that
we’ll deliver to our church friends in the area! PLEASE
bring these items (if you have them) clearly marked with your name:
- Peeler
- Corer
- Paring knife
- Apron
PARENTS will be
needed for help with lunch, apple prep, and driving
(delivery).
Please contact Christina (concord.christinap@gmail.com or
302-740-8078) if you can help! 😊
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Concord
Presbyterian invites you to a morning of service…
…at Friendship House Clothing Bank from 8:45am-11:30am
Join
us for this day of service as we sort and hang clothing
donations with other local organizations.
PLEASE
RSVP to concord.christinap@gmail.com
as soon as possible.
The last day to register
with Concord is Sunday, January 12.
**Signed waivers are due to Christina no later than January 12.**
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- This Service
Project is for all persons school age and older
- Children through
5th grade will need a parent/guardian present
- We will meet
Monday, January 20 at 8:45am at Friendship House Clothing
Bank, 1603 Jessup St, Wilmington
- Parking is
allowed in the lot and on the street. Please DO NOT
park in front of the garage doors. Carpooling is
encouraged!!
- Please dress appropriately and comfortably and wear
closed-toed shoes. Since we’re
hosting a large amount of people, the garage doors will be open therefore dress
for the outdoor weather. Hats, gloves, and heat warmers
are encouraged. Make sure you are still able to move around.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Christina Pressley at concord.christinap@gmail.com or text/call 302-740-8078
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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
Prayers for Kathie
Pownall's friend Sue (Lititz, PA) - suffering from
terminal cancer.
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.
Prayers for those in the path of fast-moving wild fires in
CA & 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.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 JAM
or SUNDAY SEEKERS 😊
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Counting Our Chickens!
A Thank You Message from Guatemala
(and there is still time to give)
Thank you, Gracias, Chjonte! During our recent Chicken Project campaign,
churches in the New Castle Presbytery raised funds for 1,800
chickens! This means that 90 indigenous women will each
receive a set of 20 chicks, feed and training in 2025.
We invite you to watch this video to hear a
personal thank you message from one of the participants who has
already used her profits to upgrade to turkeys!
When this pilot project began in August 2023, a group of 37 women
received $250 each to buy their first 20 chickens. After two years
of raising, selling and re-purchasing chickens, these women were
able to pay back 50% (or $125) of the original amount to the
Association, as promised, and continue the project unassisted.
Success! The returned funds - paired with your recent donations -
will be used to jump start 100 more women who are anxious to begin
raising chickens.
This project will continue into the new year, so if you have not
made a gift yet, there is still time. To learn more about this
project, click here. Custom gift cards for
any occasion are available. Thank you for your generosity!
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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
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Weds. @ 10:00am via Zoom
Our weekly MUG & MUFFIN Bible
study meets again on Wed., January 15
from 10:00-11:00am, led by Pastor Eric
Markman. To join the Zoom gathering ONLINE,
click on this link.
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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.
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During Wondering Time on
Epiphany Sunday, Christina & the children reenacted the journey
of the Magi.
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Liz Rowe shared photos
from the family's trip to Berlin in early December. They were
visiting Marie, whom some will remember from when she was here as
an exchange student in High School. Her baby, Karl, is 11
months old! The group shot is all of us enjoying some curry
wurst - Phoebe, Marie, her partner Jan (the Eagles hat was a
gift!), Karl in the carrier, Rachael (Brian’s fiancée), Brian, and
Liz.
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