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The First ARP Church Newsletter January 2018

Another Christmas Come and Gone…Now What?

By Rev. Dr. Jeff Morrison

16And (the shepherds) went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17And when

they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18And all who heard it

wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her

heart. 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been

told them.

-- Luke 2:16-20

Every year we all spend so much energy leading up to the Advent and Christmas season. We’re relentless

in our preparations - we shop, we cook, we have parties, we deliver gifts to people we love. Throughout the weeks

our expectations build and anticipation grows and then suddenly, seemingly without warning, it’s over. What are

we to do in the wake of Christmas and the turning of the calendar to the New Year?

Some of us mop our brow, give a sigh of relief, and offer a prayer of thanksgiving for a return to normal

life and a predictable schedule. But for many of us the weeks following the holiday can seem rather melancholy

and somber. We look back longingly on the celebrations and find the deepening winter to be an emotional

challenge. That was my perspective for years. And then one day I decided to revisit the nativity and see what I

may have overlooked. What I discovered there has changed my thinking about life after Christmas.

At the first Christmas, angels appeared to shepherds watching their flocks by night. Those herald angels

sang a song of highest praise, a song that launched the shepherds out of the fields and into Bethlehem to find the

holy family and the newborn King. But the story continues, doesn’t it? What happens after the night of Jesus’

birth? “Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying

and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.” In other words, Mary continued to

think deeply about what had transpired and the shepherds went back to work with a transformed outlook and

focus.

At the risk of sounding overly simplistic, can we really aspire to more than Mary and the shepherds? What

if we approached 2018 with a deliberate intention to follow their lead? How might the new year seem very

different if we treasured up the glory of the incarnation and pondered it in our hearts in the coming months? What

if we went back to our work and the routine of normal life glorifying and praising God for the birth of our Savior?

Pondering God’s love for me in sending Jesus would go a long way to dispelling my fears and anxieties.

Remembering that he came bringing peace and goodwill to me would surely help to reorient my priorities and

determine what matters most. And what would my friends, family, and coworkers conclude if I suddenly stopped

working for the weekend and really started rejoicing? Life looks very different when we stop pushing Jesus to the

edges of our lives and we start invite him into our hearts, living rooms and workspace! Let’s do that this year!

Financial Update (General Operating Fund)

As of 11/30/17 Revenues $1,280,383.31

Expenses 1,271,993.63

Net Surplus (deficit) $ 8,389.68

Sunday Worship Attendance

8:30 11:00 Total November 26 215 275 490

December 3 201 249 450

December 10 220 286 506

December 17 251 281 532

December 24 349 263 336 (5pm) 948

December 31 269 232 501

Pastors’ Prayer Partners

The next meeting of the Pastors’ Prayer Partners will be on

Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 7:30am in the Fellowship

Hall. All men are invited to come and help us lift up our

pastors in prayer.

Seeds for Eternity Campaign

First ARP has received $5,376,240.89 toward our goal of

$6,000,000. Thank you for your generous support of our

Capital Campaign.

Sunday Morning Coffee Servers January 7: Debbi McCall

January 14: Sue Ellington

January 21: Joyce & Gary Miller

January 28: Sarah Wallace

Sunday Morning Ushers for January

8:30: Mark Forbes, Butch Boyd, Rob Parker, Charles Merrell

11:00: Tom Balsom (H), David Jennings, Artie Cooper, Zach

Stroupe

Sunday Morning Greeters

January (8:30): Jim & Ann Lovell

January 7 & 14 (11:00): Ellis & Meg Fisher

January 21 & 28 (11:00): Rick & Rhonda Craig

Pledge Update for our

2018 General Operating Budget

We have received 132 pledge cards with $906,284.00 pledged

for our 2018 General Operating Budget. Pledge cards are

located in the pew racks.

Harry & Ruby Bryant 1/14/43 75 years

Robert & Chris Stowe 1/15/83 35 years

Phil & Diane Eller 1/16/07 11 years

Jim & Ann Lovell 1/19/63 55 years

Rob & Tricia Parker 1/20/16 2 years

Walter & Julia Lee Payne 1/20/79 39 years

Duane & Joyce McCallister 1/21/67 51 years

Gene & Greer Allen 1/30/99 19 years

Joe Knowles—1/1

Tom Graham—1/2

Jake Hendrix—1/2

Audrey Thornton—1/2

Bill Peck—1/3

Jennifer Gallagher—1/4

Sandy Rankin—1/4

Cathryn Beasley—1/5

Gus Connor—1/5

Dale Hovis—1/5

Annabelle Kelly—1/5

Emily Kirkpatrick—1/5

Dale Starnes—1/5

Sabrina Cooper—1/6

David Dockery—1/6

Mark Miele—1/7

Ken Taylor—1/7

Tom Brown—1/8

Carley Daniels—1/8

Andrew Hooks—1/8

Kelley Kelly—1/8

Andy Haynes—1/9

Jack Fitzberger—1/10

Kim Hjemvick—1/10

Brenda Stewart—1/10

Carrie Curtis—1/11

Samuel Robinson—1/11

Forrest Kelly—1/12

Christine Kiem—1/12

Mickey Smith—1/14

John Bomgaars—1/15

Gary Dellinger 1/15

Eli Kelly—1/15

William Anthony—1/18

Laura Clark—1/18

Danica Barker—1/19

Ellis Fisher—1/19

Bryan Greeson—1/19

Lynn Haubert—1/19

Esther Hueitt—1/20

Martin Pearson—1/20

Marie Taylor—1/20

Darinda Davidson—1/21

Sarah Fink—1/21

Cooper Kuiken—1/21

Clay Thomason—1/21

Ashton Gray—1/22

Adriane Marino—1/22

Billie Riley—1/22

Chanell Pridgen—1/23

Caleb Farrar—1/24

Riley Rouse—1/24

John Williams—1/24

Susan Crisp—1/25

Jonathan Fitzberger—1/25

Don-Don Taylor—1/25

Carl Long—1/26

Kim Knowles—1/27

Kendall Rouse—1/27

Allen Waters—1/27

Dean Auten—1/28

Jacquelene Israel—1/28

Pat Morrow—1/28

Jo Summey—1/28

Meagan Lacher—1/29

Trip McGill—1/30

Penelope Stroupe—1/31

Online Giving Link We have become aware that the Online Giving link on our

website is not working. We apologize for this inconvenience.

We are working to get this corrected as soon as possible.

Attention: Important Notice

Please do not paint, move furniture, change or hang pictures, or

make any other significant changes in the buildings without

talking to Wade Huss and Jean Stewart. Posters must be

attached to our bulletin boards located throughout the

buildings. Do not tape anything to the walls or doors of the

church. It will be removed. Thank you.

Family Promise (IHN) Volunteers

First ARP will be supporting Family Promise (IHN) guests off

campus during 2018. We will not need volunteers until our new

facility is complete. Thank you for your faithfulness to this

Wednesday Nights 2018! In the coming weeks we will be resuming our Wednesday

Night schedule at First ARP! This year will start off a little

differently than we have in the past. Beginning January 10, we

will resume our regular 5:30pm dinners together. Evening

activities at 6:30pm will be as follows:

January 10 – Talent Show! – Everyone’s invited so bring

your gifts, skills, and talents to share with the group. To

register, contact Heather Potter at hpotternc@gmail.com.

January 17 – Large Group Teaching Time with Pastors

Matt and Jeff

January 24 – Large Group Teaching Time with Pastors

Matt and Jeff

January 31 – Large Group Teaching Time with Pastors

Matt and Jeff

February 7 – Special Missions Presentation in the

Fellowship Hall

Beginning February 14, we will begin our elective class

offerings, which include:

• Samson Society – Mark Forbes leading men in deepening

their love for Christ and His Church

• Men’s Journey Group – Micah Bomgaars and Randy

Mumford leading a men’s discipleship time

• Women’s Journey Group – A time for ladies’ building

real community with Sabrina Kuiken and Annabelle Kelly

• Knit One – Pray One – A time of community prayer for

any and all who want to participate!

• Pillars of Faith – A study with Pastor Matt of significant

historical figures and how God used them to impact the

Church

• The Book of Nehemiah – A Bible study with Pastor Jeff

looking into lessons learned during one of the great

building programs of God’s people

Church Book Clubs! A Variety of Titles to Begin the New Year!

Join Us as We read!

Morning Club

January—”Little Britches: Father and I were Ranchers” -

Ralph Moody

February—”Pilgrim’s Progress” - John Bunyan

March— “Christy” - Catherine Marshall

Evening Club

January—”Centralia” - Mike Delloso

February—”The Lady and the Lionheart” - Joanne Bischof

March—”Cup of Dust” - Susie Finkbeiner

Author Event at Gaston County Library!

Meet Writers Tracie Peterson & Kimberly Woodhouse!

Wednesday, January 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Happy New Year

from the Kuiken Family!

Wednesday Night Supper Menus

Fellowship Hall - 5:30pm

($4.00 per person or $12.00 per family)

January 10 chicken tenders, french fries, barbecued beans, tossed salad,

dessert

January 17 barbecue, tossed salad, french fries, baked beans, dessert

January 24 baked ham with raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, green beans,

tossed salad, rolls, dessert

January 31 spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert

Berlin Mission Trip 2018

She was in Berlin but her home was Russia. At 13, she already knew she wanted an education so she needed to improve her

English. That’s how she came to be at our 2017 Berlin English Camp. As we got to know her, we heard more about her home life,

her 13-year-old dreams and the sense of hopelessness that hung in the background of her life. Finally, when the adult leader could no

longer ignore the impulse she asked the girl, “Can I pray for you, talk to God for you?” The girl’s puzzled look and curious response

broke my heart: “What does that mean?”

That, in a nutshell, is the opportunity we have in serving in Berlin in July of 2018. As we draw closer to the spring, we need to

finalize the membership of this team. The clock is ticking! If God is stirring your heart to explore this amazing opportunity, please

connect with Mike Foster (704-460-5324) or Jeff Morrison (704-804-1921) ASAP!

Tour the Holy Land—October 2018

A guided tour is the best way to discover the Holy Land and understand the Gospels, reading passages at some of the sacred sites that

you would visit. In Jerusalem, you will:

1. Travel the Via Dolorosa, the 14 Stations of the Cross

2. Tour the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which lies in the heart of the Christian Quarter of the Old City

3. Stand on and descend from the Mount of Olives, where Jesus taught His disciples, prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem,

and wept over its fate

If you have ever had the desire to visit Jerusalem and Israel, now is a great time by going with Pastor Matt, his parents Richard and

Margaret, and groups from our church and Richard’s church. Reserve your space now as the tour is filling up. Contact Mike Foster at

704-460-5324.

View of Jerusalem as you descend from the Mount of Olives.

New 2018 Scripture Memorization Plan!

Beginning Sunday, January 7, First ARP Church will begin the Scripture Memorization Plan! Committing God’s Word to memory

is a spiritual discipline that pays great dividends for our walk of faith and helps guard against temptation, anxiety, and

discouragement. This new plan will provide you with a verse to memorize each week of 2018. If you participate, you will have

memorized 52 verses at the end of the year! The weekly verse will be printed in your Sunday worship bulletin and will be included in

the weekly email blast. See January’s verses below. If you are a seasoned veteran at Scripture memorization, or a total newbie, here

is an opportunity to, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col. 3:16) Let’s get started!

Week 1 (January 7) Romans 1:16-17 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the

Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”

Week 2 (January 14) Romans 2:13

“For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.”

Week 3 (January 21) Romans 3:20 “For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.”

Week 4 (January 28) Romans 3:23-24 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ

Jesus.”

A BIG thank you to the Hanging of the Greens

team! Rhonda and Rick Craig chaired the

committee this year. Penny and Danny Wilson,

Cathy and John Connor, Jamee Webb, Mike

Craig and Carol Lee Ferguson were their

helpers along with Mike Watson and David

Jennings. It was beautiful. Thank you so much!

AND also, thank you to Jenny Morrow and “her

girls” for decorating the Fellowship Hall tree.

Dear Praying Friends,

A blessed New Year to each of you. Below is a

note Andrew Brunson wrote a few weeks ago.

“I am deeply grateful to all who have

prayed for me. This trial - time in prison -

has stretched me far more than I ever

would have imagined. I have been very

weak, had many doubts, felt very alone. I

know that God's grace is sustaining me,

even when I do not feel that grace, and I

know that the prayers of God's people are

surrounding me and giving strength. One

of my big fears has been that I will be

forgotten in prison. Thank you for not

forgetting! It is a great encouragement to

know there are people praying for me - it

reminds me that I am not alone, and that I

need to stand firm, with my face pointed in

God's direction always. Thank you for

standing with me in this most difficult

time.” Many blessings to you,

Andrew

Dear Meal Volunteers,

Thank you for all the wonderful meals you

prepared for our sick, new moms and

homebound members in 2017. I heard it over

and over again, “I don’t know what we would

have done.” “The meals helped us so much.”

“They were delicious!” Without you, this

ministry would be impossible. Thank you from

the bottom of my heart.

Nancy Peeler

Dear First ARP Church,

Thank you so much for all of the prayers,

support, cards, text messages, and meals during

the short time that Jonathan’s dad was sick and

after his passing. We have really felt the love of

our church family during this time.

Love, Jonathan, Jenny

& David Dockery

Dear Church Family,

My family joins me in thanking you for your

loving care at Marilyn’s death. Your support of

prayer, calls, and cards have just been

phenomenal. A special note of thanks to the

pastors for their care and help at this time. Jo

Summey and her helpers and the circles did an

outstanding job of preparing the delicious meal,

which was served on beautifully-decorated

tables. Thank you so much. Also, thanks to

Charles Ferguson for arranging for ushers and to

those who served. You are truly the body of

Christ.

Sincerely,

Audrey Thornton

Dear First ARP Church, 11-27-17

Thank you so much for cleaning my yard and

my gutters for me. I also ask each and every one

of you for your prayers. My son who lived with

me was just killed in a car wreck in Charlotte by

a lady going 73 miles per hour. Please keep my

family in everyone’s prayers. We need it so

much.

Thanks,

Lori Tindall

408 W. 2nd Ave.

Dear Church Family, 11-26-17

Thank you so much for the care package! The

sweet treats and gift card are greatly appreciated

and will most definitely be enjoyed. Your love,

support, and prayers are felt, and I’m happy to

report that I’m doing well. Thanks so much

again for everything.

Respectfully,

MIDN 4/C James Anthony

Dear Church Family, 12-8-17

I want to thank you for all the acts of kindness

during my recent illness. The calls, cards and all

the thoughts and prayers raised on my behalf

were greatly appreciated. My thanks again.

Love,

Frankie Lewis

Life Isn’t Always A “Bowl of

Cherries”….. especially during these challenging, hectic years of

Motherhood!

We are extending a personal invitation to YOU for the Spring

Session of Mother’s Heart, a loving group of women who

come together to encourage one another in the LORD.

Please join us as we read and discuss “A MOM AFTER

GOD’S OWN HEART” by Elizabeth George. We will learn

of the “little choices” that make parents enjoyable and

effective, and help us to raise children who are happy,

successful, and follow the LORD. The book is available on

Amazon.

We look forward to welcoming YOU warmly on Thursday

mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 beginning January 11, 2018.

Please call Meg Fisher for registration and questions….980-

989-0406.

Childcare reservations have closed. If you are interested in

childcare for ages 4 years and younger, please contact Leslie

Farrar (lfarrar@firstarpchurch.org) about space availability.

Announcing

Spring Semester Women’s Bible Study:

“Discerning the Voice of God” Thursdays, 1:15pm at the Church

7 weeks, Beginning Thursday, January 11

If hearing God has seemed challenging, you’re invited to

explore a more intimate relationship with Him, one that can

make hearing Him—His will, His heart, and His voice—your

ongoing experience. Discover how you can listen with greater

confidence, clarity, and discernment. This study will help you

to:

• More deeply understand the Holy Spirit’s role in your

life

• Differentiate His voice from imposters’ voices,

including your own

• Glimpse His guidance in your everyday life

• Grow consistently in obedience, surrender, stillness,

and humility

All women are invited and encouraged to bring a friend!

What Does It Take To Have A Successful

Christmas Store?

First of all, it takes the generous congregation at First

ARP Church who grab angels off of our Angel Tree and

donate money, diapers, basketballs and footballs. Next, our

great shoppers use that money to buy clothes for the children

whose parents will be shopping for them. Also, we need our

wonderful Women’s Ministry group who donate the money

for the food box for each family, our Bible table (each family

gets a bible) and money for Tari Williamson to spend in our

toiletries room (where she also donates a piece of pottery to

each family that she has made. In addition, there is a family in

our church that donates a gift card for food that is included in

each family’s food box and several of our WM circles donate

games, toys, bedding, etc. for the game room.

Next, we have David Jennings, Mike Watson, and

“crew” who set up the tables and racks for the store in the

designated rooms on Thursday before the store so that we

have time to set up all of the merchandise. Many people

volunteered their time and talents to set up the store. This

involves carrying bags of clothing and other “stuff” to the

appropriate room, unloading the items, putting them in the

right place by size, and marking out the price on each item

and hanging up any shirts or coats, etc. It takes several days

and a lot of time and people to accomplish these tasks. In the

meantime, Katie Morrow and Mary Lou Pearson have been

busy making name tags for the parents, children, bags for

each child, and a family ticket for the food box. Courtney

McKeown and her Moms group have shopped for and packed

the food boxes.

Finally, the Christmas store is ready! In the Fellowship

Hall, Rebecca Maney holds the Birthday Party for Jesus for

the elementary aged children, Leslie Farrar provides nursery

for children 4 and under, and Josh Hjemvick has a program

for the middle school and up aged children. Allen and Becky

Waters and Tammy Hubbard check the families in and give

them nametags. At the appointed time, the parents are

escorted upstairs where Peggy Smith and Kathy Connor take

care of checking them in and out and Gene Martin is in

charge of the” bagmen” who carry the bags to the cars for the

parents after they have shopped. There are volunteers in each

department and shopper helpers who accompany each parent

while they shop. At the end of the store, parents have BIG

smiles on their faces as they leave and all who helped are

VERY tired but I think that any one of them would tell you

that it was well worth it!! Thanks to all of you for your help

with this project!!!

Vicki Marsh

Homestay 360 Program

New Oasis International Education’s Homestay 360 program

is a highly selective service that carefully screens and

matches students with an American family who will host and

support the student during their stay in the United States. If

you are interested in hosting a student, providing a referral for

a host family, or have any questions, please contact the

Charlotte branch office, bsimpson@newoasisedu.com or call

704-657-2980. Visit their website for more information.

newoasisedu.com/homestay360

The Blood Drive is Coming!

The Blood Drive is Coming!

Mark your calendars now for our next blood drive

at First ARP Church! January 16 is the date!

Donors are needed! Table volunteers are needed!

You are needed! And...there will be cake! I look

forward to seeing YOU there!

-Vicki Marsh

Children’s Ministry Updates

Team Timothy! Hide God’s Word in Your Heart!

12 Weeks! 12 Verses!

Enroll Now!

Receive your first band bracelet!

Copies of Verses are available in Mrs. Maney’s office.

“ . . . .And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which

are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”

2 Timothy 3:16

Parent Protocol Reminders!

• If you have a four or five year old child that leaves the Sanctuary for

worship care, please make sure that you have picked up their pager

from the First Floor. These pagers are an essential part of our safety

and security process.

• When signing out children from classes on the First Floor, please

make sure that your signature is legible.

• Teachers do not release children of any age to someone other than a

parent, unless they have written or oral permission.

Parents Night Out! Friday, January 26

Infants—Fifth Grade, 5:30—7:30 p.m.

“Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow”! A Unique Evening Filled with Projects and Play!

Send a Bag Supper! Make a Reservation by January 24:

Operation Artic! Exploring the Coolest Book on the Planet!

Beginning on Wednesday, January 17!

As we venture into the cold tundra, we’ll discover that the Bible :

Is the Book of Books, unique in every way!

Has had an Incredible Impact upon our world!

Is the Bedrock Base of our lives!

Is a Letter of Love in which God tells us how we can

become His children!

Is Exciting to Explore as we learn it, love, and live it!

“Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things

from your law.” Psalm 119:8

Support the Mitten Tree! Benefitting our local Crisis Assistance Ministry.

Bring children’s hats, scarves, mittens, gloves.

Church Security and Safety Training Seminar

First ARP Church will be hosting a church security and safety seminar on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This highly recommended, in-depth training seminar will be presented by THREAT SUPPRESSION, a professional security training firm specializing in church security and safety. This seminar is open to anyone—First ARP Church members, their family members and friends. So, please make plans to attend and bring someone with you. The seminar is free of charge, however, there will be a $5.00 per person lunch meal provided to be paid at the door (hotdogs and hamburgers). Please RSVP to the church office at 704-864-3468 or to whenderson@firstarpchurch.org no later than January 19, 2018. Please forward any questions to Eric Riley at eric@crescentstructures.com. See you there!

Facilities Coordinator at First ARP Church

First ARP has been blessed for the last several years to have David Jennings serve as the Facilities Coordinator. David has done a great job in maintaining the buildings and grounds and has wisely used the budgeted funds and volunteer resources to accomplish this. David has recently accepted another position in the Gastonia area, with his last day on staff being December 31. Please thank David for his commitment to the church and for a job well done. On an interim basis, Wade Huss will serve as an interim Facilities Coordinator beginning January 1. Wade previously served in this capacity for a period of time. The Session is now beginning a search for a permanent Facilities Coordinator, which is a 20 hour per week position. The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the set-up, cleaning, and maintenance of the facilities, equipment, and grounds of First ARP Church. If you are interested in a full job description or submitting a resume, contact Mike Foster at the church office. Resumes will be accepted until January 31, 2018.

Music Ministry Update Praise God in his Sanctuary

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart… Thou, and Thou only, be first in my heart. Translated from Irish by Mary Bryne

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Why do I sing? “Maybe we are preparing people for what angels sound like in heaven so they don’t faint.” Alex Keipper, age 10

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The 11th Annual Junior Choir Cookie Party at Miss Heather’s house.

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Think you have talent? Share it with us!

There is still time to sign up for the Annual First ARP Talent Show. Contact Heather Potter at hpotternc@gmail.com to sign up. Join us for a fun-filled, talent-full night!

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In God We Trust

First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 317 S. Chester Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone: 704-864-3468, Fax: 704-864-2416

Church email: whenderson@firstarpchurch.org

Rev. Matt Kuiken: mkuiken@firstarpchurch.org

Rev. Dr. Jeff Morrison: jmorrison@firstarpchurch.org

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Permit No. 196

Operation Christmas Child Warehouse Packing Night

Thank you to the adults and youth for your participation with the OCC Warehouse packing night in Charlotte on

Wednesday, December 6. It is a meaningful part of First ARP’s representation with the OCC project completion to

join hands with each of you. Consider the warehouse experience as part of your Christmas joy for 2018. We look

forward to seeing everyone in December!