We are responding to the needs of families that were affected by Hurricane Irene and the tornados along NC Coast and the Eastern part of our state…

CAN YOU HELP….??????

Donations will be collected thru Spring time, Mid-March….

Items to be collected….(Furniture and Household Items)

Kitchenware: pots, pans, dishes, utensils, glasses, baking & serving pieces    

Microwaves and small appliances                                                               

Bed frames (high priority) and headboards       

Dressers                                                                    

Bookcases                                                                 

TV’s – less than 5 years old                                                           

Couches (high priority), recliners, side chairs    

Cleaning supplies, vacuum cleaners, swiffers, mops, brooms, buckets and indoor trash cans         

Side & coffee tables & occasional pieces

Table & floor lamps (light bulbs & extension cords appreciated too)

Dining tables and chairs

Linens: Sheets, blankets, pillowcases (please wash prior to donating)

Towels, washcloths, tablecloths, cloth napkins (please wash prior to donating)

Portable Heaters (high priority)

Home accessories:  Pictures, mirrors, throw pillows, decorative accessories

Ottomans

(We cannot accept large appliances, toys, mattresses, office desks or file cabinets, computers or other electronics nor any items that are outdated, torn, stained, broken or otherwise damaged)

A Collection Trailer will be posted at the following location…..

 Locust Presbyterian Church

607 W. Main Street, Locust

Open for donations 9 – 5 every day

Questions or Assistance contact:

Rev. Doug Van Niel, 704-888-4339   

       We would like to introduce ourselves by sharing briefly   

“What We Believe”

     We believe the same things as all Christian churches… the traditional theology found in the Apostles’ Creed.

The Apostle’s Creed (traditional language)“I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.”

On a more personal note, because of our experiences in life, we believe that everybody needs a church family.

     Many of us have been born into a good church. Many of us have happy memories of Sunday School classes, church pot luck suppers, singing classic hymns, and knowing the loving support and friendship of church members.

     On the other hand, we notice that many in our community have missed out on these benefits of participation in a local church congregation. They may feel lonely and lost. They may struggle alone with the problems and challenges of life, without the love and hope that comes from sharing life with Christian friends.

     Some of us have made a conscious decision to participate in the life of the church. We made a  new priority to attend worship services on most Sunday mornings. We joined a small group Bible Study to learn and grow in our understanding of faith. We made the effort to make new friends through the social events of the church, including fellowship meals and service projects to serve others.

Do you have a church home in the community?

Do you attend regularly? Are you happy there?

• If so, then we’re happy for you!
• If not, we invite you to visit us at Locust Presbyterian Church to make a new connection with God’s people, and to explore a new connection to God, Our Heavenly Father.

Come Visit this week-

Sunday Morning Worship- 11:00 a.m. until about 12:15

Sunday School for all ages- nursery, children, teens, and adult classes- 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday evening Fellowship Supper- 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

With our open hearts and welcoming smiles, your neighbors and friends at LPC and Pastor Doug Van Niel