ANNOUNCEMENTS
FPC Night at Sim's BBQ
We hope you will join us for a night of fun, food, music, dancing, and fellowship! Sign up to join us. We want to reserve enough space for everyone. Don’t forget Sim’s is a cash-only establishment! The cost is $16 for adults, $8 for kids 4-11, and free for kids 0-3. The price covers the all-you-can-eat bbq buffet, but there is an additional charge for drinks and dessert. For your GPS, the address is 6160 Petra Mill Road in Granite Falls.
Summer Giving
As folks travel for the summer, it’s not unusual to see a dip in giving. But the church’s doors remain open, and our ministries continue, and we continue to help people in need throughout our community. We hope you will remember FPC over the dog days of summer! As always, thank you for your ongoing and generous support.
Summer Worship
Summer worship continues through September 1. We will Worship As One at 10am each week. We will be in the sanctuary this Sunday and alternate spaces weekly. Click here for the summer schedule.
Punch on the Patio
We invite you to host a Punch on the Patio time of fellowship after worship one Sunday this summer. We will have Punch on the Patio every week when someone signs up to host and provide our goodies. Hosting is a great way to get to know your church family! For more details and to sign up, click here.
YMCA Yoga at FPC
The Hickory YMCA is undergoing major construction and will be holding yoga classes in our high school room beginning this week. They have graciously offered free classes to our members age 13 and above while they are using our space. Click here for more information and a schedule.
FPC History Booklet
FPC has a history booklet that highlights the last 50 years thanks to Amelia Stafford. You can view the booklet on our website under the About tab. If you would like to receive a digital copy, email Beth Taylor or Kim Brookman. Printed copies are available at the church office.
Next Congregational Retreat
Save the date for the weekend of February 14-16, 2025 in Montreat for our next congregational retreat. All ages are encouraged to attend. More details coming soon.
Blessing Box
Our middle school youth have constructed a Blessing Box (with the help of Adam Oakley) beside the parking lot on 3rd Avenue. Help us keep this box filled with items to help those in need. Gently used clothing and non-perishable food items are recommended.
Summer Saints
Richard and Heather will lead an adult class Sunday mornings from 9-9:45am in the parlor this summer on Barbara Brown Taylor’s An Altar in the World. Reading the book is not required, and all are welcome at any time.
FPC Summer Work Day
Join us after worship on Sunday, August 11 to help us beautify the grounds of Longview Elementary. Sign up for this day of fellowship and service (and Dairy Queen afterwards)! Donations for mulch are being accepted. Please indicate School Mulch.
Worship Art
We would love to see any artwork that our youth or children create during worship. Please send it to Beth. We may share some of these wonderful creations on our social media accounts.
Sanctuary Guild
Members of our sanctuary guild give our traditional worship space the TLC it needs to be beautiful each week. We would love to have a few more volunteers to add to our schedule. Please email Shirley Thomason at sapthomason@gmail.com if you are interested.
Knitwits & Happy Hookers
This group meets on Tuesdays at 12:30pm in the parlor to knit, crochet, pray, and have fellowship. They welcome everyone, whether experienced or new at these crafts, to join them as they provide prayer shawls and other items for our congregation, friends, and community.
Communion Servers
All ordained elders, whether currently serving on the session or not, are able to serve communion. We have added a sign-up for serving communion on our website.
FPC Book Club Read
We are now reading Peace Like A River by Leif Anger.. We will discuss this book on Thursday, August 29 at 7pm in the parlor. Everyone is welcome!
Worship Flowers
Flowers make our two worship spaces even more beautiful, and you can provide them in honor or memory of a loved one. Look at the sign up and choose a date that is special to you.
