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Sunday, February 2 @ 10:00am
Communion*,
Deacons' Fund, Annual Meeting
Ordination/Installation of Officers - 1 Corinthians
12:12-31
Pastor Eric Markman
preaching
This Sunday is
our Annual Meeting! But just as important, we will also be
ordaining and/or installing our new officers for this year. And
finally it is also Communion Sunday. We will be celebrating what it
means to be the body of Christ on earth. We will read from 1st
Corinthians 12:12-31. Here the Apostle Paul compares the church to
the Body of Christ. It is a beautiful passage that can help us live
together and serve the world around us as Christ did when he walked
our dusty roads, taught us, healed us, and loved us. His love never
ends, for not even the cross could destroy it. And now we are the
living body of Jesus Christ on earth called to live in new
ways.
Join us for
IN-PERSON WORSHIP on Sunday at 10:00am; doors open at
9:40am.
To join in WORSHIP ONLINE this
Sunday, February 2, 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.
*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. or
Sunday Seekers. 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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By action of the
Session of Concord Presbyterian Church, there will be a meeting of
the congregation on Sunday, February 2, immediately
following worship to:
- review the 2024 financial report,
- receive the 2025 budget,
- and handle any other business that may rightly come
before it.
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Prayer
List
Prayers for our
Afghan family & other refugees. (Concord's family has asylum, which is
very good.)
Prayers of thanks for the organizers (such as Friendship
House) & volunteers of Code Purple who have
done so much this past month.
Prayers of appreciation for the clergy group organized
by Pastor Eric that offers support & shared information for
clergy of many faiths.
Continued healing prayers for Nancy Tucker's uncle - out
of the hospital & into rehab.
Healing
prayers for Kathie's niece Carlyn, hospitalized
several times this year with heart issues.
Prayers for Tim Travis, Joyce Johnson's son-in-law
- dealing with continuing pain issues.
Healing prayers for
Felleng Kalema, who
is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. She will
have surgery & radiation following chemo.
Prayers for Gwen & Ralph Fuller,
dealing with health issues & Ralph's upcoming heart surgery.
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.
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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.
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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!
Optional sides - macaroni noodles, grated parmesan, 2
rolls ($1 each)
To pre-order, please email concord.christinap@gmail.com
Proceeds go to:
Concord Youth Group Mission Trips & Conferences
and
Friendship House Highmark Walk
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Mark your
calendars...
Gospel Music Sunday
Soup/Chili Cook-Off
& Chocolate Challenge
February 23, 2025
Join us for a
wonderful Gospel music celebration in worship followed by Concord’s
annual fellowship event that supports Concord Youth Group and the
Friendship House Walk for Mission.
More details to come…!
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We are currently
working on a do-it-yourself, updated photo directory. Most
Sundays, Terri Jones will be taking photos in the front of the
sanctuary during Gathering Time. Stop by before or after
snacking to have your picture taken and to update your contact
information.
We will be continuing this process
over the next few months, so don't worry if you can't make it
this week. Watch Concord
Connects for future opportunities (maybe
the Soup/Chili Cook-Off & Chocolate Challenge?). Deacons will
also be working on getting current photos of our homebound
members. Please don't be concerned if you're not an
"official" church member - if you are part of our
Concord Family, we want to include you!
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Weds. @ 10:00am via Zoom
Our weekly MUG
& MUFFIN Bible study meets again on Wed.,
February 5 from 10:00-11:00am, led by Pastor
Eric Markman. To join the Zoom gathering ONLINE,
click on this link.
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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.
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Concord Preschool
registration for next year is now open. This includes registration
for full-day Kindergarten. Contact the Preschool Office at
302/654-9629 for information or to arrange a tour.
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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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Special Edition of New Castle
Presbytery Stated Clerk Training: First-Hand Experience on the
Ground in the West Bank and Jerusalem
Thursday, January 30, 5 p.m. via Zoom
Presented by Westminster member Kara Francis
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More
than one year into the Israel-Hamas war, we know that people in
Gaza are living in dire conditions, facing death, starvation,
malnutrition, and disease. Palestinians in the West Bank are
also suffering the impacts of the war. Kara Francis, a longtime
WPC member, recently returned from a visit to the West Bank and
will share her observations, experiences, and conversations
with people and organizations there, about what life has been
like since October 7, 2023, for the millions of Palestinians
residing in the West Bank. This Zoom discussion is by
registration only. Further details and registration link can be
found on the Presbytery website.
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Greetings, Greeters!
We need your help to welcome worshipers, assist in receiving the
offering & straighten up the pews following worship.
Families
& friends are always welcome to serve as greeters
together; only one person needs to sign up. To
volunteer online, visit
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4DA9AB2EA2F94-greeterusher#/
As always, thanks
for your smiles and greetings on Sunday mornings!
Peace, Raven Studer
(she/her) - 610-324-1294
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Crocheted Figures
The mother of the Afghan family that
Concord supported continues to create delightful crocheted figures.
If you would like to purchase any of these, just see Nancy
Tucker and she will forward the money to the mom. Here
are suggested amounts - Teddy ($10), Snowman with Bowl ($15), Santa
($15), little fish and/or porpoise ($5), medium fish ($7),
white pumpkin ($10).
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To guarantee
overnight accommodations for the annual Bay Retreat, your
registration must be received by
2/5/2025. View the Bay Retreat webpage for
registration details and more!
All are welcome to attend. If you are interested, please
speak with Marj Johnson or Nancy
Tucker to coordinate carpools, roommates, etc.
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