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May 11, 2025 - 10:00am
Pastor Eric Markman preaching

     This Sunday we will be reading from the Gospel of John. Jesus is asked “Are you the Messiah?” But what does Messiah mean? Jesus says to those who ask, look at what I am doing - and you can know from that. Jesus came to help us see the world in a new way. Just before this passage Jesus gave sight to a man born blind. But what is sight? Is it physical eye sight or is it how we see and understand the world around us?
     Join us for IN-PERSON WORSHIP on Sunday at 10:00am; doors open at 9:40am. 

     To join in WORSHIP ONLINE this Sunday, May 11, 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.

Concord's New Pastor - Julia Burkley 

     Sunday’s May the 4^th (be with you) service was a beautiful example of collaboration between Concord staff and pastor candidate Julia Burkley. The John Williams music from the first Star Wars movie was an inspiring beginning and end to the service. The youth, many of whom were dressed up in Star Wars outfits (including hair styles), were amazing. 
     Christina’s thoughtful Wondering Time was followed by Julia preaching an inspiring sermon that was Biblically based and encouraged us to live God’s will for us on earth.
     Best of all, Julia received a UNANIMOUS vote of approval from Concord’s in-person and online congregation to be Concord's next pastor. We are so thrilled.
     Many thanks to the Pastor Nominating Committee for 15 months of meetings, deliberations, reviews, interviews and personal visits. Thanks also to Pastor Eric for his commitment to Concord which enabled the PNC to nominate an outstanding candidate.
     The plan is for Julia to start full-time with Concord the first full week of August. Meanwhile, we will keep her updated on church work and joys.

PNC: Sharon Brucker, Gayle Hazel, Marj Johnson, Ron McKinney, Amy McCarthy,
A.T. Moffett, Steve Studer, and co-chairs Jim Silvius and Nancy Tucker

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

     Many, many thanks to those who donated and supported the Concord Cares Team in raising money for Friendship House. We were able to raise $5,570 (this includes a $1,000 donation for raising $2,000, and an additional $1,000 for raising $3,000)!!! Concord Cares came in 3^rd place for amount raised, just behind SsAM and Friends of SsAM who raised $5,575…talk about close! 😊
     We would also like to thank our Concord Cares Team members who walked on Saturday:

• John Barineau
• Dick and Peggy Carter
• Gayle and Chip Hazel
• Marj Johnson
• Grace and Maya Kroon, and friend, Aubrey
• Al and Dottie Lund
• Matthew, Christina, Teyton and Hobie Pressley
• Elliott and Candace Roseo
• Raven Studer
• Carmen, George, and Emelia Tirlea
• Nancy Tucker
• Barbara Wise

     There will be more opportunities to support Friendship House and their ministries to the homeless and the houseless in our community, so stay tuned!

Christina Pressley (she/her)

Dir. Of Children’s and Youth Ministries

Prayer List 
Healing prayers for Jim Silvius, who underwent heart valve surgery last week. He came home from the hospital briefly, but is now back - being treated for breathing difficulties.
Building Maintenance Technician Dennis Yoder was also rushed back to the hospital with continuing heart issues. He underwent an ablation yesterday & condition is much improved.
Prayers for Kay Jewett who fell Monday & broke her clavicle. Will be spending time in Middletown facility for intensive rehab.
Prayers for Joyce Johnson, recovering from a fractured ankle & in rehab at Foulk Manor North. Ankle is continuing to heal. Cards are welcome & can be directed to Joyce at Foulk Living, 1212 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803, Attn:209 Healthcare Center.
Prayers for the following list of people who are in our hearts as they deal with ongoing health struggles - Lexi, Felleng, Chip Miller, Connie, Ralph, Jo Ann, June, Ginnie M., Rita, Dan V., Duane, Craig E.  

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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. 

Farewell to Dennis

     As many of you may know, Dennis Yoder, our facilities manager, was planning to retire the end of May. That was before he was sidelined by a serious cardiac condition. He has been out on leave since March 24 and during that time has been in and out of the hospital. We hope his situation is under control now and that he will regain his strength and health. 
     Dennis has been with us since January of 2023. In that short time, he took excellent care of our building and grounds and was proactive in finding maintenance concerns and in anticipating problems before they got worse. He was an invaluable asset to the church and the preschool. 
     Out of concern for his health, we will not hold a farewell event for him, but we will collect a purse as a way to say thank you and to wish him well in retirement. If you would like to contribute to this purse you can donate online or by check to Concord Presbyterian Church. No matter how you donate, please indicate it is for  “Dennis - retirement.”  Please have your donations into the church by May 23. 
     In addition there will be cards in the back of the church May 11, 18 and 25 if you would like to sign one or add a note to thank Dennis. 

Staff Relations: Marj Johnson, Nancy Tucker, Jan Moore

     We are currently working on a do-it-yourself, updated photo directory and would like to try to finish up by August, when new pastor Julia Burkley arrives. 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. 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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