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111 East King Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
First Presbyterian Church
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1188
Phone 704-739-8072
Fax
704-259-0488
First Presbyterian Church
Kings Mountain, NC
Email fpc@carolina.rr.com
www.firstpreskm.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstpresbyterianchurchkingsmountain
Rev. Greg Martin (cell) 704-300-8427- (email) pastorgreg_martin@live.com (out of the office on Friday)
Our Mission Statement is striving to give honor and glory to God in all things. It is the mission
of First Presbyterian Church to grow in the grace and love of Jesus Christ, as we reach out to God's
people sharing the good news of the gospel through words and actions.
Our Purpose Statement is to Glorify God, Grow Spiritually and to Go Faithfully into the world
to serve Him.
What We Believe The Bible is the written word of God inspired by the Holy Spirit. The
Bible is the revelation of God's truth, is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and
practice. Those who are called to office in the church are to lead a life of obedience to Scripture
and to live either in fidelity within the covenant of marriage or chastity in singleness. Marriage
is holy; ordained by God; and is between one man and one woman. All are sinners and unable to
save themselves from God's displeasure, except by God's abundant mercy. Jesus Christ is the only
begotten son of God, our ONLY hope for eternal salvation in life and in death. He alone is head of
the church and Lord of heaven & earth.
Church Staff
Rev. Greg Martin, Pastor
Allison M. Greene, Youth Director
Ashlea F. Yarbro, Church/Financial Secretary
Linnea B. Pedelty, Director of Music/
Organist (email: pedelty.linn@gmail.com - phone:
704-487-4864 or 704-472-3694)
Danny R. Bryant, Sexton
Ministry Team Leaders
Children & Youth
Christian Education
Congregational Care
Mission & Outreach
Personnel
Property & Grounds
Stewardship
Worship & Music
Liza Dellinger
Julia W. Hunt
Shirley K. Brutko
Jane C. King
Charles S. Wilson
Gregg C. Johnson
Jane C. King
Stephen E. Velky
Buddy E. Ramey
Stella Putnam
Jerry Ledford
Scott Neisler
Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer
Jerry F. Ledford/Ronald J. Hawkins
The Session - Rev. Greg Martin, Moderator;
J. Russell Putnam, Clerk
Class of 2015 - Shirley K. Brutko, Julia W. Hunt,
Gregg C. Johnson, Charles S. Wilson
Class of 2016 - Jane C. King, Jerry F. Ledford,
J. Russell Putnam, Stephen E. Velky
Class of 2017 - Mary B. Dellinger, George S. Neisler,
Stella N. Putnam, Buddy E. Ramey
Church Schedule
Sunday
Nursery
Sunday School
Worship Service
rEVOLution
Tuesday
rEVOLution
Wednesday
“WINGS” & “F.R.O.G”
Chancel Choir
Friday AA & Al Anon
9:45 am
9:45 am
11:00 am
5:30 pm
Transfiguration of the Lord
Morning Worship Service
The Lord’s Day
February 15th, 2015
7:04 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:
The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17
Gloria Patri A TIME FOR PREPARATION
Glory be to the Father,
Prelude
“Praise to the Lord”
arr. Grabner
and to the Son, and to
Preparing Our Hearts for Worship 2 Corinthians 4:5
the Holy Ghost; As it
was in the beginning,
“For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ
is now, and ever
as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.”
shall be, world
Welcome
Scott Neisler
without end.
Amen, Amen. A TIME FOR PRAISE
† Call To Worship
“Holy Ground”
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the
We are standing on holy ground
Father Almighty,
And I know that there
Maker of heaven
Are angels all around
and earth, And in
Let us praise Jesus now
Jesus Christ His
We are standing in His presence
only Son our Lord; who
On holy ground
was conceived by the
(† Those able, please stand) (B-Blue Hymnal; R-Red Hymnal; STF-Sing The Faith)
Holy Ghost, born
of the Virgin
† Invocation
Mary, suffered under
† Hymn # 138 (B)
"Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty"
Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead,
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 50:1-6
Stella Putnam
and buried; He descended
into Hell; the A TIME FOR CONFESSION
third day He rose again
Prayers Of The People
from the dead; He
ascended into heaven
† Response Of Thanksgiving The Gloria Patri
and sitteth on the right
† Heidelberg Catechism - Lord's Day 21
hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence
What do you believe concerning "the holy catholic church"?
He shall come to
I believe that the Son of God through his Spirit and Word,
judge the quick and dead. I
out of the entire human race, from the beginning of the
believe in the Holy Ghost;
world to its end, gathers, protects, and preserves for
the *holy catholic church;
himself a community chosen for eternal life and united
the communion of saints;
in true faith. And of this community I am and always will
the forgiveness of sins;
be a living member.
the resurrection of the
What do you understand by "the communion of saints"?
body; and the life
First, that believers one and all, as members of this
everlasting. Amen.
community, share in Christ and in all his treasures and gifts.
*The Christian Church
Second, that each member should consider it a duty to use these
Universal
gifts readily and joyfully for the service and enrichment of the
other members.
What do you believe concerning "the forgiveness of sins"?
I believe that God, because of Christ's satisfaction, will no
longer remember any of my sins or my sinful nature which
I need to struggle against all my life.
Rather, by grace God grants me the righteousness of Christ
to free me forever from judgment.
A TIME FOR FELLOWSHIP
† Passing The Peace
We welcome each other as members of the one body of Christ.
We have been reconciled to God through Christ, we therefore are
also reconciled with one another.
A TIME FOR GRATITUDE
The Offertory
† The Doxology
† Prayer Of Dedication
A TIME FOR PROCLAMATION
† Affirmation Of Faith
The Apostles’ Creed
Children’s Sermon
Scott Campbell
(Children may now leave for Children’s Church)
Anthem
“This Little Light of Mine”
New Testament
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
(s-p.1005;t-p.170)
(Bible Type: s-short or t-tall) (Page Reference: p.)
Sermon
“Blindness of Heart”
Rev. Greg Martin
A TIME FOR DEDICATION
Prayer of Response and The Lord’s Prayer
† Hymn # 324 (B)
“Open My Eyes, That I May See”
† Charge and Benediction
† Response
“Danish Amen”
† Postlude
“Shine, Jesus, Shine”
arr. Pedelty
Doxology
Praise God from whom all
blessings flow; Praise Him,
all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye
Heavenly host; Praise
Father, Son, And Holy
Ghost. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in
heaven, Hallowed be Thy
name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us
this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil; For Thine is the
kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
Portable Headphones
which provide amplified
audio reception of the
worship service are
available. Please
ask an usher for assistance.
To Our Visitors: Welcome!
We are so glad you are here
worshipping with us today.
We hope you enjoy this time
of worship & fellowship. If
you are looking for a church
home, we hope you will
consider uniting with us. If
you have questions, please
speak with our pastor after
worship today, or call our
church office.
† Those able, please stand.
FPC PRAYER LIST - Please Remember in Prayer
Susan Maner, Johnathan Springer, Kirsten Martin, Chris Cole, Bo Maner, Ron Kramer,
Melanie Ballard, Henry McKelvie, Barbara Dellinger, James Mercer, Ragan Harper,
Marion Thomasson, Charles Blanton, Ronnie Hawkins, Allen Card (son/Dawn Neisler),
Bryan Kiser, Joan McCarter (grandmother/Jenna Putnam), Evelyn Kelly (mother/Shirley
Brutko), Sheila Yokely (sister/Buddy Ramey), Amy Weston (friend/Sheila Dover), Brooke
Smith, Lindsey Edsall, the Halliburton family (friends /Jane King), John Case, Judy Bowman,
Andy Ford (friend/Greg Martin), Harriet Pedelty (mother/Kirk Pedelty), Linda Ferree (mother
/Ashlea Yarbro), Dr. Paul Hendricks, the Dukes family (friends/Rachel Dover), Kristen Hardin
(daughter /Scott Hardin), Zoe Tipping (friend/Jenna Putnam), Bob Haas (family/Terry Haas),
Jeannie & Chaz King, Tim Hoppes (friend/Randy Yarbro), Wanda Conner (friend/FPC), Barry
Tucker (friend/Chris Cole), Brian Oakes & family (friend/Barbara Dellinger), Brenda Davis
(niece/Lavonia Nation), Betty Mitchell, Dr. Post, Debbie Patterson, Clarence Deaton, Scott
Cloninger, Johnny Barber, Ike Fortenberry (aunt/Rachel Dover), Sandy Shelnutt (cousin/
Rachel Dover), Patricia Costner (sister/Margaret Smith), David Logan, Larry Patrick, Sarah
Crotts, Thelma Jenkins, Rev. Tim Hendrick, Nicole Street (family/Karen Chryst), Norman
McGill (father/Chip McGill), Sue Rhea, Calvin Jones, Gail Moss (sister-in-law/Sheila Ledford),
Marty Phifer (friend/Libby Hawkins), Terry & Tom Pope (friend/Chris Cole), Madison
Kinmon (child/West School), Tony Bryant (brother/Danny Bryant), Cathy Poston (friend/
Libby Hawkins), Susie Tillman (friend/Rachel Dover), Dot Huffstetler (friend/Blaine family)
February 2015
SUN.
MON.
TUES.
WED.
THURS.
FRI.
SAT.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
rEVOLution &
FROG Super
Bowl Party
5:30
Circle 2
meeting at
Julia Hunt’s
home at 7:00
Hostess &
Lesson Leader:
Julia Hunt
Senior Lunch
Bunch at
11:45
at Mountain
View
Restaurant
rEVOLution
Swoogers
7:04
WINGS &
FROG
5:30
Bible Study
(Adults)
6:00
Choir Practice
7:00
8
9
10
11
rEVOLution
Swoogers
7:04
WINGS &
FROG
5:30
Bible Study
(Adults)
6:00
Choir Practice
7:00
17
18
Fat Tuesday
Pancake
Supper
Youth
Fundraiser!
6:30
Lenten
Service
Central United
Methodist
12:00
WINGS &
FROG
5:30
Bible Study
(Adults)
6:00
Choir Practice
7:00
rEVOLution
5:30
Happening This Week
This Evening - rEVOLution 5:30
Tuesday, February 17th - Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper (Youth Fundraiser) 6:30;
NO rEVOLution at Swoogers
Wednesday, February 18th - WINGS & FROG 5:30; Bible Study (Adults) 6:00;
Choir Practice 7:00
Friday, February 20th - AA & Al-Anon Meetings 8:00
Next Sunday, February 22nd - Potluck Breakfast 9:30 (hosts-Luther Cansler Class);
Cents Ability Offering 11:00; rEVOLution 5:30
For your convenience, you can now listen to our morning worship service on
AM 1450 WGNC every Sunday at 11:00 am. We have also place a link on
our website at www.firstpreskm.org that will take you straight to the broadcast.
Or go to wgnc.net and listen worldwide.
2015 Flower Calendar - The new calendar is up on the bulletin board downstairs in the
fellowship hall. If you would like to place flowers on the altar on a Sunday morning in
honor or memory of a loved one or to the glory of God, please sign up today.
Monthly Offering:
Feb. 1st
Feb. 8th
Feb. 15th
Feb. 22nd
$
$
$
$
5,484.00
3,900.00
0.00
0.00
Weekly Need
Monthly Total
Annual Total
Annual Deficit
$ 3,751.63
$ 9,384.00
$ 20,430.13
$ 2,079.65
15
16
Session Meeting
8:30
rEVOLution
5:30
NO
rEVOLution
at Swoogers
22
Potluck
Breakfast 9:30
Hosts: Luther
Cansler Class
Cents Ability
Offering 11:00
rEVOLution
5:30
23
24
25
rEVOLution
Swoogers
7:04
Lenten
Service
FPC 12:00
WINGS &
FROG
5:30
Bible Study
(Adults)
6:00
Choir Practice
7:00
AA &
Al-Anon
Meetings
8:00
12
19
13
14
AA &
Al-Anon
Meetings
8:00
Happy
Valentine’s
Day!
20
21
AA &
Al-Anon
Meetings
8:00
26
27
28
30 Hour
Famine
6:00
At Central
United
Methodist
30 Hour
Famine
Continues
Until 6:00
AA &
Al-Anon
Meetings
8:00
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 The god of this age has
blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the
glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ
as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out
of darkness,”[a] made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s
glory displayed in the face of Christ.
We Are Having A
Fat Tuesday
LENTEN SERVICE SCHEDULE
For your convenience, we have made copies of the
Kings Mountain Community Lenten Service schedule
and placed them at the back of the sanctuary.
Feel free to pick one up today!
The first service is this Wednesday, February 18th.
Volunteers This Sunday
Worship Leader: Scott Neisler
Children’s Church: Gina Ayscue
Children’s Sermon: Scott Campbell
Scripture Reading: Stella Putnam
Nursery: Liza Dellinger
Ushers: Chris Cole, Ragan Harper,
Chris Bullock, Liza Dellinger
Greeters: Janet Greene, Sonyia Lovelace
Volunteers Next Sunday
Worship Leader: Scott Neisler
Children’s Church: Gina Ayscue
Children’s Sermon: Liza Dellinger
Scripture Reading: Buddy Ramey
Nursery: Terry Haas
Ushers: Brent Bagwell, Drew Howell,
Steve Springer, Steve Wilson
Greeters: Buddy Ramey, Ragan Harper
Shut-Ins - If you know of any shut-ins, member of FPC or not, who are not able to attend
church on a regular basis, please contact the church office. We would like to take them a
bulletin and let them know that we are thinking about them.
Church Information Form - If you have not yet filled out one of the church information
sheets, please fill one out today! Thank you.
Join Us At Any Time for the Winter Bible Study !
Wednesday, Feb. 4th - April 29th (excluding April 8th)
6:00 -7:00 pm
Topic: World Religions and Heretics
Do you know what a Mormon believes? Do you know what YOU believe? Could you share the
Gospel with a Muslim? What is a Seventh Day Adventist? Do Roman Catholics believe the same
things as Presbyterians? Do you ignore the Jehovah’s Witnesses at your door? Why? Is T.D.
Jakes preaching a heretical gospel?
If the answers to these questions interest you, join us for a time of fellowship and study on
Wednesday evenings. Bring a pizza, a pile of Big Macs, a salad, whatever… we’ll eat from
5:30-6:00, and begin our study at 6:00 (the church will provide drinks). If you don’t plan
to eat, you can just join us at 6 for our study.
We will be done in time for you to pick up your child at
WINGS/FROG or for you to get to choir practice.
This Tuesday Night at 6:30
Join us for supper
and fellowship.
This will be another great
fundraiser for the youth trips
this summer.
We are asking that adults please
give a $5 donation, but feel free to
support our youth trips with more!
Thank You for Your Support!!!