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Churchlife News & Events
Because of COVID-19, programs, events, and even worship is in a stage of constant transition. Please stay tuned to announcements on Sunday mornings and through our One Call Now phone tree as we update and make changes to our calendar. Thanks for your understanding and patience.
"And let us consider how we may spur one another toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another - and all the more as you see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25
Saturday, December 5th
7:30 a.m.
Robbins’ Food Bank
To carpool, meet at FPC at 7 a.m.
Sunday, December 6th
2nd Sunday of Advent and
Carthage Food Pantry Special Offering
10:00 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School, ages 3-12th grade
10:00 a.m.
Indoor/Virtual Worship (FLC)
Masks required. Social distance seating provided.
Watch live on our facebook page, Fpc Carthage.
View later on our website, www.fpccarthage.com.
11:00 a.m.
Outdoor Worship
Weather permitting.
Please wear a mask until seated,
and bring a lawn chair for seating.
5:00 p.m.
Youth Group
Monday, December 7th
Angel Tree Gifts Due
2:00 p.m.
Christian Faith Yoga, floor class (FLC)
3:15 p.m.
Christian Faith Yoga, chair class (FLC)
Saturday, December 12th
2nd Youth day trip to Operation Christmas Child Processing Center, Charlotte
Sunday, December 13th
3rd Sunday of Advent
10:00 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School, ages 3-12th grade
10:00 a.m.
Indoor/Virtual Worship (FLC)
Masks required. Social distance seating provided.
Watch live on our facebook page, Fpc Carthage.
View later on our website, www.fpccarthage.com.
11:00 a.m.
Outdoor Worship
Weather permitting.
Please wear a mask until seated,
and bring a lawn chair for seating.
2:00 p.m.
Session Meeting (FLC)
5:00 p.m.
Youth Group
Monday, December 14th
2:00 p.m.
Christian Faith Yoga, floor class (FLC)
3:15 p.m.
Christian Faith Yoga, chair class (FLC)
Tuesday, December 15th
Deadline for Church Mouse Newsletter
6:15 p.m.
Men’s Group (FLC)
Sunday, December 20th
4th Sunday of Advent
Communion Sunday
10:00 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School, ages 3-12th grade
10:00 a.m.
Indoor/Virtual Worship (FLC)
Masks required. Social distance seating provided.
Watch live on our facebook page, Fpc Carthage.
View later on our website, www.fpccarthage.com.
11:00 a.m.
Outdoor Worship
Weather permitting.
Please wear a mask until seated,
and bring a lawn chair for seating.
5:00 p.m.
Youth Group
Thursday, December 24th
5:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service (tentative time)
Friday, December 25th Christmas Day
Sunday, December 27th
10:00 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School, ages 3-12th grade
10:00 a.m.
Indoor/Virtual Worship (FLC)
Masks required. Social distance seating provided.
Watch live on our facebook page, Fpc Carthage.
View later on our website, www.fpccarthage.com.
11:00 a.m.
Outdoor Worship
Weather permitting.
Please wear a mask until seated,
and bring a lawn chair for seating.
Ladies Morning Bible Study is now ordering their new 2021 Bible Study!
In January we hope to begin the new study, “Into the Light: Finding Hope through Prayers & Lament.” Books may be purchased for $10 this month for group or independent study by contacting Helen at 690-2463.
This nine-lesson study revives lament as a theological response to the difficult situations of our world. One of the foundational points of the study is that, in scripture, lament usually leads to hope. After crying out to God, the one who laments remembers God. And while that doesn’t fix things in the moment—the injustice, the loss still exists—the lamenter is strengthened to face the world and to hope. Recovering lament may be one of the church’s most timely gifts to the world.
Additional Upcoming Opportunities
Wednesday & Thursday Study Hall
The Family Life Center will be open during regular church hours Wednesdays and Thursdays for students in need of internet service and/or a change of study scenery. Students should sign up in advance by emailing Rick at revmartindale@hotmail.com.
A parent of a 6th grader and under needs to supervise their child.
Seventh graders and up may work independently.
Adult volunteers are needed in order for FPC to host student study days.
To volunteer, contact Michelle Tortora at mrstortora@hotmail.com.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE LEAST - PENNY FOR A PRAYER
If you would like to participate in the Fellowship of the Least Coin, be sure to pick up information and a devotional book this Sunday in the lower vestibule of FPC. Just a penny for each prayer goes a long way in helping impoverished women and children around the world.
First Presbyterian's Family Life Center serves as a collection site for ministries and missions. This year, FPC welcomes a new local ministry – HOSPICE CARE BAGS for patients and their families.
Kleenex, Gripper Socks, and Dollar Store Large-Print Word Searches are needed, in addition to toiletries, snacks, calendars and writing pens.
The Church Mouse
FPC's monthly newsletter
For More Information
For more information about First Presbyterian Church, our upcoming events, or details on receiving a password to read our newsletter online, please email us at infofpc@gmail.com or give us a call at 910-947-2924.
First Presbyterian Carthage, NC polos are available for order!
Men, women, and children's sizes can be purchased, ranging from sizes small to 6XL.
Contact the church office for your order form today!
You can easily serve your community by simply dropping off any of these items at our Family Life Center Donation Station any time you’re at FPC:
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small Operation Christmas Child shoebox items that our FPC Youth will pack into 350 shoeboxes in hopes bring the Gospel to c
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gently used children’s books for ages 7-11 for Carthage Food Pantry’s book drive
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raisins and crackers for BackPack Pals of Moore County – an organization of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
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instant mashed potatoes for the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care
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plastic grocery bags for our Robbins Food Bank First Saturdays
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necessities and games for our local nursing home outreach
Visit the “Ways to Serve” tab to learn more ways you can easily serve!
Fellowship and Missions Committee wants to provide fun activities for all ages! If bowling and church movie nights are up your alley, please email Geraldine Moore at gmoore012@nc.rr.com for planning purposes. To host movies in our Family Life Center, a small fee will need to be charged to cover the cost of movie licensure.
Presbyterian Women's News Updates
To receive Presbyterian Women’s updates via email – or to receive a call to help in times of need – call, text, or email Helen McDonald at hmcd2946@gmail.com, or (910) 690-2463.
Get your church news heard
on our CHURCH WEBSITE announcement page and Google Calendar;
in our monthly CHURCH MOUSE newsletter;
and/or in our weekly Sunday BULLETINS!
Simply email church announcements, events, calendar dates, celebrations, and prayer requests to FPC – infofpc397@gmail.com.
*Information is due by Tuesday for Sunday’s bulletin.
Church Mouse January 2021 Newsletter Deadline
December 15th
Info due to Church Office - - by noon.
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