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FIRST PRESS – EVERY OTHER WEEK BEGINNING IN OCTOBER

Beginning the first of October, First Press will only be published and distributed every other week. You will therefore receive an issue on September ...   more
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY UPDATE & AVAILABILITY OF EXTRA COPIES:

The first proof of the pictorial directory is anticipated this week. When the ...   more
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Playschool 2008-09 Registration

You may download an application by clicking on the "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" link below. ...   more
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Worship + 2

First Presbyterian Church is an active, involved church that helps members both nurture their Christian faith through wonderful educational ...   more
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Supper Clubs

Are you interested in being part of a supper club through First Presbyterian Church? ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH: PROJECT COMMITTEE UPDATE

This week I want to bring you up to date on several other developments of our Forward in Faith project. We have almost finished a complete campus ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH: HABITAT CHALLENGE UPDATE

Thank you for rising to our Habitat Challenge! ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH: Concerns Regarding Trees

There have been some questions and concerns regarding the trees that have been removed from the two lots on Fifth Street and we appreciate your ...   more
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHALLENGE: FORWARD IN FAITH

Our congregation has a challenge and a chance to help others! ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH: CAMPAIGN WRAP-UP

It’s almost time for us to move Forward in Faith! ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH: SCHANTZ ORGAN COMPANY

Many sincere thanks to all who have contributed to the capital campaign fund, which includes the complete restoration of our wonderful Schantz organ ...   more
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SABBATICAL LEAVE POLICY

The policy of Salem Presbytery recommends that all churches include a compensated sabbatical leave for ministers and educators. The Session of First ...   more
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DECENTLY AND IN ORDER – FORWARD IN FAITH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

On Sunday May 20, 2007 the congregation had an opportunity to discuss an aspect of the capital campaign involving the purchase of a triangle of land ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

As the result of several years of prayer, study and discussion within our family of faith we have developed a facility master plan and its associated ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH - OUR SANCTUARY ORGAN

During the week of April 30, our Sanctuary organ was disassembled and packed up for transport to the Schantz factory in Ohio, where it was made. ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH – BEHIND THE SCENES

Our Forward In Faith Capital Campaign is well underway. We hope that everyone in the congregation here at First Presbyterian Church is aware of our ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH –WAYS OF GIVING

Our Forward In Faith capital campaign is progressing well – we are over half way towards our goal. More importantly we hope to have 100 percent ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - CLASSROOM ADDITION PLANNED

Overcrowding is a happy problem. That’s the feeling of our youth advisors who try to corral nearly 100 youth on Sunday nights. ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - A NEW PLAYGROUND FOR OUR CHILDREN

Two collisions at the perimeter of our playground at First Presbyterian Church were a wakeup call to all of us, but especially those serving on the ...   more
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WE’RE ALL GOING FORWARD IN FAITH

Our $7 million campaign here at First Presbyterian Church is off to a great start but we want to stress that we would like for everyone to ...   more
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FPC is seeking to fill the position of Organist-Choirmaster

The Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington, North Carolina is seeking to fill the position of Organist-Choirmaster. The vacancy in ...   more
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Church Grounds

Thank you to Ruffin Qualls and his crew for all the hard work in maintaining our grounds and for working especially hard to make the grounds look so ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH - REFURBISHING OUR SANCTUARY ORGAN

After over 40 years, our sanctuary organ is showing signs of age and disrepair. The cost of renovating our organ at about $500,000 seems reasonable ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH — A LOOK BACK

When we were approached to serve our church in this capital campaign, we confess: our first question was “What does our church need, and who ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY!

Both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship participants had a chance to don yellow hard hats to celebrate the kickoff of our Forward In Faith campaign. Our ...   more
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Forward in Faith

Each of us has special places in our lives, wonderful places that are rich in memories and associations, places that have enriched us in body, soul ...   more
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FORWARD IN FAITH–2007 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Each of us has special places in our lives, wonderful places that are rich in memories and associations, places that have enriched us in body, soul ...   more
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DR. RON SHIVE CHOSEN FOR JOURNEY OF FAITH

Ron Shive was chosen as one of twenty clergy from throughout the country to participate in the Journey of Faith, which is a two week pilgrimage to ...   more
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ROBERT KING ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

BOBBY KING ANNOUNCED LAST WEEK HIS RETIREMENT as Organist/Choirmaster of First Presbyterian Church effective the end of December 2007. The following ...   more
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Memorial Garden Makeover

Chester Alexander Memorial Garden has never looked better thanks to one of our church members, Morgan Splawn. Morgan renovated the memorial garden as ...   more
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General Assembly Meeting in Birmingham (Part 1)

The 217th General Assembly (GA) of the Presbyterian Church (USA) convened on June 15 in Birmingham, Alabama. ...   more
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General Assembly Meeting in Birmingham (Part 2)

The 217th General Assembly (GA) of the Presbyterian Church (USA) convened on June 15 in Birmingham, Alabama. ...   more
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