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Looking for a Keurig Machine
If you have recently upgraded your Keurig coffee machine and/or have a machine you no longer need that is no more than 2 years old, the church office is interested! Please contact the office by email (church@firstpresnb.org) or phone (252-637-3270). The staff thanks you!
If you have recently upgraded your Keurig coffee machine and/or have a machine you no longer need that is no more than 2 years old, the church office is interested! Please contact the office by email (church@firstpresnb.org) or phone (252-637-3270). The staff thanks you!
Church Membership
Whether you have been worshiping with First Presbyterian for one Sunday or one hundred, we’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you about what it means to be a part of a church community-what it might mean for you to take the joyful, faithful step of becoming a member of First Presbyterian Church.
To help facilitate these conversations, we have scheduled classes to be held on September 12 and 19 during the Sunday School hour with the opportunity to join and be welcomed in worship on the 19th (at 11:00) or the 26th (at 8:30).
If these dates don’t work for you, please get in touch with Anna, so we can add you to the list for the next time we have these gatherings or so we can meet and find a pathway and timeline that works for you (anna@firstpresnb.org or 252-637-3270).
Whether you have been worshiping with First Presbyterian for one Sunday or one hundred, we’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you about what it means to be a part of a church community-what it might mean for you to take the joyful, faithful step of becoming a member of First Presbyterian Church.
To help facilitate these conversations, we have scheduled classes to be held on September 12 and 19 during the Sunday School hour with the opportunity to join and be welcomed in worship on the 19th (at 11:00) or the 26th (at 8:30).
If these dates don’t work for you, please get in touch with Anna, so we can add you to the list for the next time we have these gatherings or so we can meet and find a pathway and timeline that works for you (anna@firstpresnb.org or 252-637-3270).
Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Position Available
The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry is a full-time positions that supports the mission of First Presbyterian Church, New Bern NC, by developing and nurturing a youth ministry, overseeing children and youth education, and creating a family ministry that integrates young families the congregation in a meaningful experience that includes worship, study, fellowship and service to our members and the community. Click here for more information.
The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry is a full-time positions that supports the mission of First Presbyterian Church, New Bern NC, by developing and nurturing a youth ministry, overseeing children and youth education, and creating a family ministry that integrates young families the congregation in a meaningful experience that includes worship, study, fellowship and service to our members and the community. Click here for more information.
Nursery Worker Recruitment
First Presbyterian Church is looking for two paid Nursery Workers and a paid Nursery Coordinator to care for our infant to four-year-old children on Sunday mornings and at special services. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have experience in caring for young children, complete a background check and complete CPR training for infants and children. Hours for the positions are normally 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Interested individuals should send a resume to the Office Administrator at marcy@firstpresnb.org.
First Presbyterian Church is looking for two paid Nursery Workers and a paid Nursery Coordinator to care for our infant to four-year-old children on Sunday mornings and at special services. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have experience in caring for young children, complete a background check and complete CPR training for infants and children. Hours for the positions are normally 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Interested individuals should send a resume to the Office Administrator at marcy@firstpresnb.org.
Welcoming Tip of the Month
Many First Presbyterians love to sit at the end of the pew, while that middle section often has empty spots. Sometimes latecomers need a seat. When someone taps on your shoulder to get one of those empty seats in the middle, it’s an opportunity for you to offer a warm welcome. You can quickly stand, offer a smile, and make room for that individual. Or…you could even slide over a couple of seats to the middle!
First Presbyterian Church identifies itself as a welcoming community of faith and intends to be an inclusive place of spiritual growth for all people. The Welcoming Committee over the months will be offering you monthly tips to strengthen the hospitality of our congregation.
Many First Presbyterians love to sit at the end of the pew, while that middle section often has empty spots. Sometimes latecomers need a seat. When someone taps on your shoulder to get one of those empty seats in the middle, it’s an opportunity for you to offer a warm welcome. You can quickly stand, offer a smile, and make room for that individual. Or…you could even slide over a couple of seats to the middle!
First Presbyterian Church identifies itself as a welcoming community of faith and intends to be an inclusive place of spiritual growth for all people. The Welcoming Committee over the months will be offering you monthly tips to strengthen the hospitality of our congregation.
Nametags
As more and more of the congregation is returning to worship in person after not seeing one another in quite a while AND in anticipation of Anna’s arrival, we want to encourage everyone to get in the habit of wearing your nametags again! If you have misplaced yours, Marcy, our Office Administrator, is happy to make you another one (marcy@firstpresnb.org). There is a board in the Narthex where you can leave your nametag at the end of the service, and it will be waiting for you the next Sunday.
As more and more of the congregation is returning to worship in person after not seeing one another in quite a while AND in anticipation of Anna’s arrival, we want to encourage everyone to get in the habit of wearing your nametags again! If you have misplaced yours, Marcy, our Office Administrator, is happy to make you another one (marcy@firstpresnb.org). There is a board in the Narthex where you can leave your nametag at the end of the service, and it will be waiting for you the next Sunday.
Service of Installation for Rev. Dr. Anna Pinckney Straight – Sunday, August 29th - 4:00 PM
On Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 4:00 PM, The Service of Installation of Rev. Dr. Anna Pinckney Straight as Pastor / Head of Staff will be held in our Sanctuary. This Service is called for in the Presbyterian Book of Order in section W-4.0403: “A service of ordination, installation, or commissioning focuses on Christ and the joy and responsibility of serving him through the mission and ministry of the church.” The service is ordered by the Presbytery of New Hope, and Moderator Rev. Joe Sandoval will officiate. Other guests and Presbytery dignitaries will participate as Anna is officially installed as the 22nd called Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, New Bern.
Congregation and community members are invited to attend this joyous occasion! Following the service, the Fellowship Commission will be providing a catered dinner in the J. Murphy Smith Center, beginning at 5:30 PM. Reservations for the dinner will be taken during the month of August through the church office.
We will have a number of guests attending the worship service and the dinner. First Presbyterian Church members are asked to extend gracious hospitality to all who may not be familiar with our church facilities. Choosing a pew seat or a dining chair next to a person unfamiliar to you may connect you with one of Anna’s dear friends, or a colleague with whom she has ministered in the past. Don’t miss this opportunity!
The inspiring worship service and the joyful meal of celebration promise to be a memorable occasion. Watch your email and church announcements for the opportunity to make your reservations.
On Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 4:00 PM, The Service of Installation of Rev. Dr. Anna Pinckney Straight as Pastor / Head of Staff will be held in our Sanctuary. This Service is called for in the Presbyterian Book of Order in section W-4.0403: “A service of ordination, installation, or commissioning focuses on Christ and the joy and responsibility of serving him through the mission and ministry of the church.” The service is ordered by the Presbytery of New Hope, and Moderator Rev. Joe Sandoval will officiate. Other guests and Presbytery dignitaries will participate as Anna is officially installed as the 22nd called Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, New Bern.
Congregation and community members are invited to attend this joyous occasion! Following the service, the Fellowship Commission will be providing a catered dinner in the J. Murphy Smith Center, beginning at 5:30 PM. Reservations for the dinner will be taken during the month of August through the church office.
We will have a number of guests attending the worship service and the dinner. First Presbyterian Church members are asked to extend gracious hospitality to all who may not be familiar with our church facilities. Choosing a pew seat or a dining chair next to a person unfamiliar to you may connect you with one of Anna’s dear friends, or a colleague with whom she has ministered in the past. Don’t miss this opportunity!
The inspiring worship service and the joyful meal of celebration promise to be a memorable occasion. Watch your email and church announcements for the opportunity to make your reservations.
Lost & Found
Lost & Found on the Church Campus
I’ve attached a picture of a car key that was found at the J.M. Smith Center. There is also an earring that was found outside near the church or ministry center.
I’ve attached a picture of a car key that was found at the J.M. Smith Center. There is also an earring that was found outside near the church or ministry center.
"First Edition" is the name of our First Presbyterian Church monthly newsletter — a great source of information on church events, milestones, and news. If you would like to submit an article for the newsletter, please email it to Cathy Wingfield (cathy@firstpresnb.org) or deliver it to the Church Office to be put in her box. The deadline to submit an article or photo is the 3rd Friday of the month.