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L I F E AT F I R S T — D E C E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 3
Don’t miss these two exciting worship events in the life of FPC!
From your friends
at First Presbyterian!
Need Stocking stuffers and gift ideas? How about a Coffee Mug or a bulletin bead cross or a snowflake or two? Or maybe your tastes would be better satisfied with a brand new FPC bookmark or a pack of notecards so you can write that special thank you to a loved one? No matter your taste, you know that when you buy one of our FPC Made gifts you are not only getting something valuable, but you are helping to extend our mission in the community and beyond. So, why don’t you stop by our table in Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings and pick up something that will do you good…and somebody else, too!
Know Your Bible! RUTH Author: Not stated but sometimes associated with Samuel. Date: The exact date the Book of Ruth was written is uncertain. However, the prevalent view is a date between 1011 and 931 B.C. In Ten Words or Less: It teaches that genuine love at times may require uncompromising sacrifice. Details Please: Ruth, a Gentile woman, marries into a Jewish family. When all of the men of the family die, Ruth shows loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, staying with her and scavenging food to keep them alive. As Ruth gleans barley in a field of the wealthy Boaz, he takes an interest in her and orders his workers to watch over her. Naomi recognizes Boaz as her late husband’s relatie and encourages Ruth to pursue him as a “kinsman redeemer,” one who weds a relative’s widow to continue a family line. Boaz marries Ruth, starting a prominent family. Quotable: “Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” (1:16) Unique and Unusual: Ruth from the pagan land of Moab, married a Jewish man and became the great-grandmother of Israel’s greatest king, David—an ancestor of Jesus Christ. So What? We can trust God to provide what we need, when we need it. —Some material from Know Your Bible, published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. Used by permission.
In Concert at First Presbyterian Church
Market Street Brass December 21, 7:00 P.M.
As the year comes to a close, we are grateful to God for your loving and continued generosity. —Stewardship Commission11
Faith 101—Understanding our Core Values: What do we mean when we say we are “Presbyterian?” “The term, “Presbyterian” is rooted in the Greek word presbuteros, which means “elder.” This concept defines our system of church government, structured around a group of elders elected by the congregation – the same system of government upon which our country’s democratic philosophies were founded. To be Presbyterian also means we are Presbyterian or “Reformed” in our theology. Reformed theology is a systematic way of understanding Christian beliefs. These essential beliefs include the sovereignty of God, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone, the authority of the Bible for faith and life, and our individual duty to be a minister of Christ at all times and in all places. (from FPC’s Statement of Core Values) There are two areas that distinguish Presbyterians from other denominations: What we believe and how we organize ourselves. Ever since our beginnings in the early 1500s, we follow the system of beliefs that is known as Reformed Theology, which is usually associated with John Calvin. This theological system is known for its… The Ordination of the Elders in Scottish Kirk
· belief in the centrality of Holy Scripture,
· belief in salvation completely through God's grace and not by human effort, · belief in the depravity of human nature that makes all human actions suspect of unworthy motives and hidden agendas, and · belief in a system of church government that encourages the participation of pastors and church members in representative bodies. Central to our theology (The word “theology” comes from two Greek words that combined mean “the study of God.” Christian theology is simply an attempt to understand God as He is revealed in the Bible.) is the understanding that the more authority and responsibility is shared, the less chance there is for any one person or group of people to abuse power. This form of government is a direct response to our belief in the depravity of human nature. Because of these distinctive worldview, we are neither “congregational” or “hierarchical” in our structure or design. We trust first and always in God’s guidance, in the deliberative precincts of particular councils that have been organized through a prayerful process of discernment. This is one of the reasons we say, “Elders Rule,” not because their purpose is to control but rather to “measure” the spiritual health and well being of the congregation, seeking to lead by example the members in faithful living and service to our Lord Jesus Christ. Additional materials for this article came from Making Membership Meaningful.
Just because you don’t see them in the pews, doesn’t mean they don’t need to be there. Why don’t you show them God’s love by inviting to pick them up on the way to worship next Sunday?
—A gentile encouragement from God
JANUARY 12TH
Christmas is Coming! Advent Programs A Look Back at 2013
But if in fact you have an EMERGENCY, or maybe just need someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to let our Pastor Lee Kinney know by giving a call to him @ the church office at 946-4616 or on his cell at 945-4616. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WASHINGTON, NC 27889.
Questions or comments? E-mail us at [email protected] or call 252-946-4616
L I F E AT F I R S T — D E C E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 3
Don’t miss these two exciting worship events in the life of FPC!
From your friends
at First Presbyterian!
Need Stocking stuffers and gift ideas? How about a Coffee Mug or a bulletin bead cross or a snowflake or two? Or maybe your tastes would be better satisfied with a brand new FPC bookmark or a pack of notecards so you can write that special thank you to a loved one? No matter your taste, you know that when you buy one of our FPC Made gifts you are not only getting something valuable, but you are helping to extend our mission in the community and beyond. So, why don’t you stop by our table in Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings and pick up something that will do you good…and somebody else, too!
Know Your Bible! RUTH Author: Not stated but sometimes associated with Samuel. Date: The exact date the Book of Ruth was written is uncertain. However, the prevalent view is a date between 1011 and 931 B.C. In Ten Words or Less: It teaches that genuine love at times may require uncompromising sacrifice. Details Please: Ruth, a Gentile woman, marries into a Jewish family. When all of the men of the family die, Ruth shows loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, staying with her and scavenging food to keep them alive. As Ruth gleans barley in a field of the wealthy Boaz, he takes an interest in her and orders his workers to watch over her. Naomi recognizes Boaz as her late husband’s relatie and encourages Ruth to pursue him as a “kinsman redeemer,” one who weds a relative’s widow to continue a family line. Boaz marries Ruth, starting a prominent family. Quotable: “Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” (1:16) Unique and Unusual: Ruth from the pagan land of Moab, married a Jewish man and became the great-grandmother of Israel’s greatest king, David—an ancestor of Jesus Christ. So What? We can trust God to provide what we need, when we need it. —Some material from Know Your Bible, published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. Used by permission.
In Concert at First Presbyterian Church
Market Street Brass December 21, 7:00 P.M.
As the year comes to a close, we are grateful to God for your loving and continued generosity. —Stewardship Commission11
Faith 101—Understanding our Core Values: What do we mean when we say we are “Presbyterian?” “The term, “Presbyterian” is rooted in the Greek word presbuteros, which means “elder.” This concept defines our system of church government, structured around a group of elders elected by the congregation – the same system of government upon which our country’s democratic philosophies were founded. To be Presbyterian also means we are Presbyterian or “Reformed” in our theology. Reformed theology is a systematic way of understanding Christian beliefs. These essential beliefs include the sovereignty of God, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone, the authority of the Bible for faith and life, and our individual duty to be a minister of Christ at all times and in all places. (from FPC’s Statement of Core Values) There are two areas that distinguish Presbyterians from other denominations: What we believe and how we organize ourselves. Ever since our beginnings in the early 1500s, we follow the system of beliefs that is known as Reformed Theology, which is usually associated with John Calvin. This theological system is known for its… The Ordination of the Elders in Scottish Kirk
· belief in the centrality of Holy Scripture,
· belief in salvation completely through God's grace and not by human effort, · belief in the depravity of human nature that makes all human actions suspect of unworthy motives and hidden agendas, and · belief in a system of church government that encourages the participation of pastors and church members in representative bodies. Central to our theology (The word “theology” comes from two Greek words that combined mean “the study of God.” Christian theology is simply an attempt to understand God as He is revealed in the Bible.) is the understanding that the more authority and responsibility is shared, the less chance there is for any one person or group of people to abuse power. This form of government is a direct response to our belief in the depravity of human nature. Because of these distinctive worldview, we are neither “congregational” or “hierarchical” in our structure or design. We trust first and always in God’s guidance, in the deliberative precincts of particular councils that have been organized through a prayerful process of discernment. This is one of the reasons we say, “Elders Rule,” not because their purpose is to control but rather to “measure” the spiritual health and well being of the congregation, seeking to lead by example the members in faithful living and service to our Lord Jesus Christ. Additional materials for this article came from Making Membership Meaningful.
Just because you don’t see them in the pews, doesn’t mean they don’t need to be there. Why don’t you show them God’s love by inviting to pick them up on the way to worship next Sunday?
—A gentile encouragement from God
JANUARY 12TH
Christmas is Coming! Advent Programs A Look Back at 2013
But if in fact you have an EMERGENCY, or maybe just need someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to let our Pastor Lee Kinney know by giving a call to him @ the church office at 946-4616 or on his cell at 945-4616. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WASHINGTON, NC 27889.
Questions or comments? E-mail us at [email protected] or call 252-946-4616
