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Sunday, February 23 @ 10:30am (note later time)
Gospel
Music Sunday
"A Slap on the
Cheek" - Matthew 5:38-48
Pastor Eric Markman
preaching
This Sunday is
a celebration of Gospel Music in all its richness and also a
celebration of Black History Month. We will be looking at the
passage where Jesus says "turn the other cheek." What
does that mean? How did that change the thinking of the Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King, jr.? Why did Mahatma Gandhi find this passage
to be a teaching moment? Join us for great music, delicious chili
and chocolate, and answers to these questions.
Join us for
IN-PERSON WORSHIP on Sunday at 10:30am; doors open at
9:40am.
To join in WORSHIP ONLINE this
Sunday, February 23, 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.
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Children
in Worship - Gospel Music Sunday
This week we will not
be meeting for J.A.M. or Sunday Seekers. Children are invited to
come forward for Wondering Time. After Wondering
Time, children will remain in worship with their families for
this MOSTLY MUSICAL service. There are quiet activities in the
back of the Sanctuary that children may take to the pews.
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Gospel Music
Sunday
This
Sunday, Feb. 23 @ 10:30am (note service time)
followed
by the Soup/Chili Cookoff & Chocolate Challenge in
Fellowship Hall
Once a year, usually during
or near Black History Month, we honor and explore the rich
heritage of authentic gospel music. This uniquely American
Christian music was born out of a coalescence of musical and
cultural forces in the early 20th century, when
the idioms and instruments of jazz, blues, and rural music met
with evangelical hymns, spirituals, and Pentecostalism. There was
– and in some circles continues to be – resistance to
gospel music’s role within the church. But the tunes and lyrical
themes – even of new arrangements – are unique expressions of
personal Christian testimony with deep biblical roots.
Gospel
means “good news,” so these songs traditionally emphasize
messages of hope amid struggle: that no matter the trial, sooner
or later the grace and justice of God will be delivered.
On our “Gospel Music Sunday,”
all of our music selections are a mix of traditional and new
Gospel arrangements. Some are even right out of our hymnal
(though we put our own touch on them!)
Mark your calendar for this
much-anticipated special Sunday service!
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JOIN US FOR…
Concord Youth Group’s
annual
Soup/Chili Cook Off &
Chocolate Challenge
This Sunday, February 23 @ 11:30am
(following 10:30am worship)
in the Fellowship Hall
Enjoy tastings ($1 each) of soup and chili,
followed by a bit (or a lot!) of chocolate dessert.
Proceeds will go toward the
Highmark Walk for Friendship House and the Youth Mission Week.
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Prayer
List
Prayers for the
homeless in this bitterly cold
weather & also for those working for Code Purple.
Prayers for Al Lund's cousin Bill, who had bypass
surgery last week. Seems to be doing well.
Prayers for Dottie Lund's sister in Florida, moving to a
smaller home. Happy to be moving but concerned
about the move.
A joy that Elizabeth Lyman was recently
married.
Prayers for the
following list of people who are in our hearts as they deal with
ongoing health struggles - Felleng, Ralph, Lexi, Jo
Ann, June, Ginnie M., Dan V., Duane, & Craig E.
***
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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FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
TOILET PAPER DRIVE
At its many sites,
Friendship House goes through a LOT of toilet paper. Concord
is holding a toilet paper drive for them during the month of
March. Please bring whatever you are able to donate and put
it on the right side of the narthex as you enter. We hope to
build a huge “snowman” there. At the end of March, we will
deliver it to Friendship House.
Thank you!
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Weds. @ 10:00am via Zoom
Our weekly MUG
& MUFFIN Bible study meets again on Wed.,
February 26 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
parking lot
March 5 - 12:00-1:00pm
For
those unable to attend an evening service, we are providing
the opportunity to come to Concord during the day and
receive ashes. Just stay in your car (or park and walk up),
and the ashes will be administered by Pastor Eric Markman.
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Chancel
Flowers
Donating the flower arrangement for the
front of the sanctuary is a lovely way to honor or remember a
family member or commemorate a special occasion. If you are
interested, please contact the Church Office
- dates in February and March are available.
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SAVE THE DATES:
YOUTH SUNDAY
March 16 at 10:00am
Please join us as Concord’s children and youth lead us
in meaningful and spirit-filled worship!
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to benefit
Registration opened:
Saturday, Feb 15
Highmark Walk date: Saturday, May 3
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CONCORD VBS 2025
(Vacation Bible
School Camp)
July 28-August 1
9:15-11:45am
For ages 3-9*
*Ages 10 and up are
invited to serve as Jr Counselors and Youth Counselors
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