ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday Morning Schedule
This Sunday, September 22, we will continue our regular Sunday morning schedule with Kairos worship at 9:15am, the education hour at 10:15am, and traditional worship at 11:15am.
Wednesday Nights at FPC
We’ll have another delicious meal this Wednesday. The menu is roast chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, and apple pie. SIGN UP to eat by Tuesday at 5pm or sign up to volunteer for meal prep or cleanup. Thisi week, our Pastor’s Midweek Refresh and Faith, Friends, & Fellowship for the K-5th graders will begin.
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.
Blessing Box
Thanks so much for supporting our Blessing Box! We encourage you to fill our box with individually packaged non-perishable foods, toiletries, and clothing. If you prefer, you are welcome to drop off donations at the church office.
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.
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.
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.
Opportunities To Serve In Our Community
- Saturday, September 28 – 3-mile Walk for Life to benefit the Pregnancy Care Center. MORE INFO
- Saturday, October 12 – “Cruisin’ Down Main” at Paramount Classic Cars & Trucks to benefit Greater Hickory CCM. MORE INFO
- Sunday, October 13 – 3-mile Hunger Walk to support several Catawba County organizations including the Hickory Soup Kitchen. MORE INFO
FPC Book Club Read
We are now reading Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier. We will discuss this book on Monday, October 14 at 7pm in the parlor. Everyone is welcome! Our club plans to meet on the second Monday of the month every other month.
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.
Realm Update
With Realm, you’ll be able to access an online directory, upload your picture, and access your giving information. Email beth@hickoryfpc.org with questions or to receive an invitation. We’ll begin to offer in-person help with Realm in the next month.
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.
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.
