Current News & Events


Women of the Church -
Women of the Church News ——Kaye Coble, moderator
The Women of the Church will meet on Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend our Bible study.

Something to think about -
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power
through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your
hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established
in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide
and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love
that surpasses knowledge -- that you may be filled to the measure of all
the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:16-19

Community Events -

Christian Women's Book Club -
The Christian Women's Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The meeting schedule is the 1st and 4th Wednesdays through April 8. The books will be available in one week and the cost is $13.50. Questions contact Sandy Stutler.


New Year's Celebration -
New Year’s Day

There is a Southern saying that dictates eating habits in the Southern United States. “Eat poor on New Year’s; eat fat the rest of the year.” A traditional Southern New Year’s meal includes ham, corn bread, black-eyed peas and collard greens. Both back-eyed peas and collard greens are considered especially lucky additions to the dinner table. Black-eyed peas are thought to bring wealth because they look like coins, in addition to the fact that they swell when cooked—a sure sign of prosperity. Collard greens are considered lucky because they are green like greenbacks —money!

Last year the women’s circle prepared a traditional New Year’s Day meal for the church members to share together. We are planning to have this meal again on New Year’s Day. On Thursday, January 1, 2009, everyone is invited to come by anytime between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm and enjoy this meal. I think all that attended last New Year’s meal not only enjoyed a delicious meal but really enjoyed the fellowship with one another. We hope to invite the community to join us in starting the new year. There will be no charge for the meal but donations will be accepted to go toward a community mission project.

Plan now to join us after the Christmas season. It will be a good way to start the new year. As a church family, we need to remain strong in our commitment to our God and our church.

Music Opportunities -



Sunday, December 14
11:00 am - Chirstmas Cantata

No rehearsals

Sunday, December 21
10:00 am - Handbell Rehearsal
“Carol Of Bells” (Handbells)
No rehearsals.

Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service
“Carol Of Bells” (Handbells)
Christmas Music by Buddy Stephenson


Flower Fund -
A Flower Fund has been established to keep fresh flowers in the sanctuary for worship. Anyone wishing to reserve a Sunday please sign the Flower Calendar on the bulletin board in the hall at the ramp entrance. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the “Flower Fund” to help keep fresh flowers in the sanctuary can make a donation and mark it “Flower Fund”. Our cost is $35 per Sunday.

Prayer Concerns -
If you have someone you would like to place on the prayer list please call the church office at 704-474-5392 or email the church office (office@norwoodfpc.org).

Ushers/Greeters Schedule -
Please be at church by 10:45 am to be a greeter and distribute the bulletins and collect the offering.

If you have a conflict with your Sunday, please switch with someone else.



Notes of Thanks -
Thank you messages sent to the FPC family

Elder Duty Schedule -
2009 Schedule for Elders


Acolytes Schedule -
Children should meet the duty elder in the vestibule about 10:50. If you have a conflict with your Sunday, please switch with someone else. Also, if anyone would like to be added to the schedule, to please call or email the church office.

Elder Assignments -

Session Members -
Members of the Session

There will be a Session Retreat on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 8:00 am until noon at Mac’s Breakfast Anytime

Message from the Session -
Message from one of the Session Members



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