September 18, 2013 - White Memorial Presbyterian Church

WMPCWEEK LY
Volume XLVII September 18, 2013 No. 38
Joys and Concerns
Prayers and Christian Concerns to:
Baptism - September 15:
Friendly Visitors
Stephanie and Jim Harris on the
death of Jim’s grandmother; Nancy
Locker on the death of her father ,
John Leo Locker, September 5; Anita
and Harold Berry, on the death of
Anita’s mother, Claudia Wall,
September 8; staff member Walter
Wilkerson on the death of his father ,
Robert Wilkerson, September 12.
John Cameron Pierce, child of
Suzanne and Wes Pierce; Elizabeth
Carlson Wagoner, child of Anne and
Andrew Wagoner.
On occasion we ask for folks who
might like to visit a church member on
a regular basis. This time we are asking
if you, or someone you know, would
like to have a visitor come by from time
to time. The Friendly Visitor Ministry
would love to make a match! Contact
Lindsay Jordan at 919-834-3424 or
[email protected] if you
have a request or a suggestion.
Hospitals (* = discharged):
Rex: *Linda Habian; WakeMed
Rehab: *Mike Car ter .
New Presbyterians:
Bailey Batchelor, bor n September 8,
child of Lexie and Wesley Batchelor,
grandchild of Joy and Jimmy King,
great-grandchild of Mary Neely King;
AnnaLouise Harris, bor n September
11, child of Stephanie and Jim Harris.
Stephen Ministry
In the Church Triumphant
Donna Catherine Gardner Hoyle – September 10, 2013
WMPC family members: husband, Bob Hoyle; children, Bobby and Ava;
mother-in-law, Barbara Hoyle; brother-in-law and family, Brian and Mandy Hoyle
and Isla
And do not forget to do
good and to share with
others, for with such
sacrifices God is pleased.
- Hebrews 13:16
Help Wanted, Service and Mission
Major Mission Events
Plan to attend a congregational potluck
luncheon on October 6, World Communion
Sunday, immediately after the 11:00 a.m.
service. Our special guests will be Pastor
Leon Dorleans of Haiti Outreach Ministries
and Pastor Victor Ignatenkov of the
Smolensk Baptist Church. Pastor Victor will
be accompanied by Ellen Smith, our PCUSA
missionary for Russia and Eastern
Europe. Both pastors will help us celebrate
World Communion at 11:00.
Pastor Leon and Pastor Victor will also be in attendance at the International Dinner
on Wednesday, October 9. Please come meet these important mission partners and
see the exhibits from our Middle East, Poland, Russia and Haiti ministries. At 7:00
p.m. in C200, Pastor Ignatenkov will give a more detailed report of the work in
Smolensk. All are invited to this session sponsored by the Russia Ministry Committee.
Save the date and take part in a great
day of service on Sunday, October 27.
Join other WMPC members as we
partner with over 10 ministries and
groups for the First Annual
Church-in-Action. More details will
follow about specific service
opportunities and how to reserve your
spot.
For details, contact Susie Jackson or Diane Payne.
Community Grant Deadline
If you are involved with an agency in the community that will apply for funding, please note that the deadline for submission is
Tuesday, October 1. The application can be found at whitememorial.org/grant-application. Criteria for funding can be found on
the application. Contact Gloria Johnson at [email protected] with questions.
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WMPCCHURCHWIDE
Sunday, September 22, 2013 noon—2:00 p.m. McDonald Lane
Enjoy a giving life through
,
and
!
Rain or shine Catered food Casual attire
Music by A Touch of Brass
Tickets on sale during office hours (check only) or day of event (cash/check)
$10.00 per adult $5.00 per child ages 5-11
Contact Robin Wimberley at the information desk in the Witherspoon Building.
For more details on this celebration, visit whitememorial.org
 A group of women prayed about White Memorial having a women’s
retreat during 2003-04.
 Presbyterian Women heard and acted on God’s call to have a women’s
retreat in 2004, voting to have a retreat the following year.
 The 1st Annual Women’s Retreat was held in Pinehurst at MidPines
Hotel in January 2005, with snow and ice an added attraction.
 The 2nd Annual Women’s Retreat was held at the Sunspree Hotel at
Wrightsville Beach, with sun and wind an added attraction.
 Close to 550 women have attended the women’s retreat over the
past nine years. MOST of those who have come once have come
again, and 14 women have attended all nine retreats!
 The average attendance over the past nine years = 170 women per
retreat.
 The average outreach offering over the past nine years = $3870 per
retreat. Offerings have been given to Networks (mosquito nets),
Interact, Haiti Outreach Ministries, Wake Relief, Conference Center
in Smolensk, Mayview Learning Center, and Presbyterian Disaster
Relief (Superstorm Sandy).
 The purpose of the retreat is to grow in faith through prayer and
Scripture, worship and song, fun and fellowship.
 We have LOADS of FUN as we study God’s Word, sing hymns/
songs and fellowship together!
 Women of all ages and stages of life—YOU are invited to join us at
Pinehurst on January 31-February 2, 2014, for the 10th Annual
Women’s Retreat. Registration begins October 7.
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The Presbytery of New Hope Presents...
September 21
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
White Memorial
Presbyterian Church
...a Christian education event
for church members, officers, educators and clergy.
1704 Oberlin Road
Raleigh, NC 27608
Workshop Topics & Leaders:
DREAMS: GOD'S FORGOTTEN LANGUAGE - Sarah Peters
All dreams come for our healing and wholeness. Every person, place and thing in a dream has meaning for our growth as the people
God created us to be. This class will cover biblical history of dreams, dream symbols and recording and working with dreams.
THE CHALLENGE OF RELEVANCE FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP - Ken McFayden
Who are you? Where are you? Are you becoming more relevant or less relevant? And does anyone care? This workshop will facilitate an
exploration of identity, context, and relevance, and the roles of leaders in assessing, visioning, and planning strategically for a more
relevant church-and the question of relevant for whom.
THE PLACE OF THE CHURCH: WHY LOCAL GEOGRAPHY MATTERS FOR CHURCH LIFE - Willie Jennings
Join us to explore the importance of church communities learning to think about space and place. One of the problems with the
way most Christians think about the doctrine of creation is that we don't take “place” very seriously. We are fundamentally
geographically adrift. Through stories and examples, Willie explains why this is the case and offers ways churches can and should
connect physically and spiritually with the spaces they inhabit as crucial to the quality of their Christian witness.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY WORKSHOP - Betsy Ensign-George
Join PW associate editor Betsy Ensign-George as we explore together the nitty-gritty details of the 2013-2014 Bible study,
An Abiding Hope. She will bring tons of information and you will leave the workshop ready to teach the study (or at least not as
overwhelmed as when you came in). The workshop will be hands-on so be ready to roll up your sleeves. (Paint smocks won't be
required, but you will get to try activities!)
BUILDING COMMUNITY: THE ACTS MODEL IN CHURCH, HOME AND WORLD - Sarah Jobe
Join keynote speaker Rev. Sarah Jobe for an exploration of the vision of Christian community found in the early chapters of Acts.
Sarah will share her personal experience of living in an intentional Christian community, building community within churches and
how Christian community can be a foundation for church mission in the world. Participants will leave with practical, theological
and biblical resources for developing deeper and more welcoming communities in their own churches, homes and geographic areas.
Walk-ins are welcome!
Information & Registration: whitememorial.org/growing-together
The Helen Mozingo Offering: An offering will be received at the 9:30 a.m. worship service prior to the ser mon and will be
added to the principal of the Helen Mozingo Endowment Fund. The Helen Mozingo Endowment Fund was created in 2000 to honor
the Christian service of Helen Mozingo, elder in the Selma Presbyterian Church, who served the presbytery for 40 years. As a young
public school teacher, Mozingo began her service as a camp counselor. In her later life, she chaired the Small Church Committee for
many years. This endowment fund supports continuing education for small church pastors and leaders.
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Your Attention Please
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Something big came from this little town,
and Bethlehem is on the proposed
itinerary for the trip to the Holy Land
March 12-26, 2014. Estimated cost is
$5000 per person with an initial deposit of
$500 due by September 30. If interested,
contact Dan McConnell at
[email protected] or
919-510-4246.
Health Ministries
The mission of WMPC’s Health
Ministries Committee is to offer care and
compassion to those who struggle with
health and wholeness in a way that
encourages and affirms them in their faith.
September brings the opportunity to focus
on awareness of alcohol and drug
addiction. Please pray for those affected
by these addictions, and consider ways of
supporting local awareness efforts.
Apartheid, Animals & an Amazing
Race
Gary Fulton will report on his sabbatical at
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, in
C200. He will share experiences from his
trip to South Africa and give reflections on
his readings on reconciliation.
World Communion Afternoon Service
I was glad when they said to me, let us go
to the house of the Lord. - Psalm 122:1
Join Christians around the globe in
receiving holy communion on October 6
at 3:00 p.m. All are invited, and we
especially encourage those for whom
crowds and traffic make Sunday
morning services difficult. The Oberlin
Road entrance has an automatic door
and no steps into the sanctuary. This
30-minute service will be followed by
refreshments and fellowship. It will
also be live-streamed on the WMPC
website.
Blessing of the Animals
A Blessing of the
Animals will be held
Sunday, October 6, at
5:00 p.m. in Carol
Copeland Courtyard. All
of God’s creatures are
welcome! A collection of
dog and cat food, litter and toys for the
S.P.C.A. of Wake County will be
received. The service is sponsored by
WMPC’s CompanionAnimal Ministry.
Scheduling Rooms at WMPC
All rooms must be scheduled for use.
For security reasons, we need to know
who is using a room and when. If you
need to schedule space for a meeting or
event, contact Colleen Aguirre at
834-3425, ext. 202. For impromptu
meetings, please stop by Colleen’s
office, W224 (next to the front door in
Witherspoon Building), and see her.
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perseverance courage
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Join us for a nine-week experience of
community and healing.
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Recovery
Mondays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. beginning September 23 in K200
For details or to register, visit whitememorial.org/divorce-recovery.
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PYC Kickoff Photos
Middle School PYC: Water Night in the Park
Join us this Sunday for a cookout, slip-n-slide, water games,
and tie-dying t-shirts! Be sure to wear your bathing suit, and
bring a towel, dry clothes, $5 for dinner, and a t-shirt to
tie-dye! Drop-off and pickup is at Fletcher Park at 5:00 p.m.
and 7:00 p.m. Just look for the check-in table and advisors
standing at the road!
Middle School
Impact Groups
It’s not too late to sign up for a middle school Impact Group!
Register today to join the other 60+ middle school youth who
will attend! Impact Groups meet the first week of the month,
October through March. Forms are online at
whitememorial.org/youth-forms. Contact Meghan Price at
[email protected] with questions.
High School Youth Ministry
First Class Dinner
October 6, 5:00 p.m.
Prayer Breakfast
Wednesdays
6:45 a.m. at Cameron Village Chick-fil-A
& 7:15 a.m. at Sola Coffee House
Co-Ed Bible Study
First Wednesday of each month
Topic: Spiritual Practices
K100, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dinner and Study
Hot Dish and Hope
October 27
October: Look for ASP
registration information!
November: ASP registration
Dates and Locations
NC: June 15-21
WV: June 22-28
VA: July 6-12
NEW!
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@WMPC_HS_Youth
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Christian
Education
Communion Workshop
Children in third through fifth grades and
their parents are invited to attend our
Communion Workshop on Sunday,
September 29, from 5:00-7:15 p.m. We
will start in C200 and eat supper together
afterwards for $5 per person. To register
for the workshop and make childcare
reservations for younger siblings, call
Robin Wimberley at 919-834-3425, ext.
216, or register at whitememorial.org by
September 24. Baptized children who
attend will be invited to share in
communion on World Communion
Sunday, October 6, at the 11:00 a.m.
service, with an opportunity for
baptism. A duplicate workshop will be
offered on January 26. Questions?
Contact Lynn Springfield, ext. 232.
Calendar for the Week
Sunday, September 22 (2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Psalm 133)
8:15 a.m. - Orientation for New Nursery Volunteers (S104)
10:00 a.m. - Beginnings Class for Prospective Members (Connector)
11:00 a.m. - New Members Join (Sanctuary)
Noon - Churchwide Social (Pickard/Geneva/Courtyard)
2:00 p.m. - Daisy Girl Scouts (C203); Brownie & Junior Girl Scouts (C204)
4:00 p.m. - Middle School Youth Choir (L304); Grace Like Rain (S300)
5:00 p.m. - Middle School PYC (Fletcher Park)
Monday, September 23 (Ps. 57; 2 Kings 5:1-19; 1 Cor. 4:8-21; Matt. 5:21-26)
4:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard)
5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard); Worship Committee (S300)
5:30 p.m. - Haiti Committee (C203)
6:45 p.m. - Disciple 3-Johnson (C301)
7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Isaiah Bible Study-Ross (C303)
7:00 p.m. - Divorce Recovery (K200)
7:30 p.m. - Handbell Choir (S300)
Listening for God: Prayer
Tuesday, September 24 (Ps. 54; 2 Kings 5:19-27; 1 Cor. 5:1-8; Matt. 5:27-37)
7:00 a.m. - Women’s/Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study (K100/Geneva)
8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100); StepUp Jobs Training (C303)
9:30 a.m. - Career Transition Support Group (C200)
9:30 a.m. - Fit after Fifty (Pickard); God Talk (W400)
10:00 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study-Johnson (K307)
6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills (Geneva)
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scout Troup 395 (K300, K303-305); Chancel Choir (S300)
7:00 p.m. - Weekday School Committee (K302)
This class will be held Mondays from
7:00-8:00 p.m. in W400 beginning
October 7. In this four-week session on
prayer, we’ll explore simple, concrete,
and meaningful ways we can grow our
faith, as individuals and as a community. No advance reading is required, but
please bring your Bible to class and be
ready to share in the conversation.
Contact Bill Preston at
[email protected].
Wednesday, September 25 (Ps. 65, 2 Kings 6:1-23; 1 Cor. 5:9-6:11; Matt. 5:38-48)
6:45 a.m. - High School Prayer Breakfast (Off Site)
9:15 a.m. - Library Committee (W400)
9:30 a.m. - Beatitudes from the Backside (K307)
4:30 p.m. - Cherub Choir (L309); Carol Choir (S300); Joyful Noise Choir (L304)
5:15 p.m. - Wednesdays Together Dinner (K101)
6:00 p.m. - StepUp Jobs Training (C304); Education and Nurture Committee (C301)
6:00 p.m. - Health Min. Forum: Importance of Vaccines (K200); APNC for Youth (C204)
6:30 p.m. - Disciple 1 (K307)
6:45 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study (K300)
7:30 p.m. - Officer Training (C200)
8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)
Thursday, September 26 (Ps. 143; 2 Kings 9:1-16; 1 Cor. 6:12-20; Matt. 6:1-6, 16-18)
8:00 a.m. - StepUp Jobs Training Program (C100)
8:15 a.m. - Keenager Trip - Prairie Ridge Eco Station (Off Site)
9:00 a.m. - Koinonia (C302)
9:30 a.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200); Lilies Bible Study (C301)
9:30 a.m. - Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400)
10:00 a.m. - Christian Believer-Johnson (K301)
6:00 p.m. - Weight Watchers (W400)
7:00 p.m. - Webelo Cub Scouts (K303-305); Disciple-Hattaway (C301)
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir (Off Site)
Friday, September 27 (Ps. 88; 2 Kings 9:17-37; 1 Cor. 7:1-9; Matt. 6:7-15)
9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard)
8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)
October 2 newsletter deadline:
Tuesday noon, September 24.
Saturday, September 28 (Ps. 122; 2 Kings 11:1-20a; 1 Cor. 7:10-24; Matt. 6:19-24)
8:30 a.m. - Church School Setup (L309A, L310-311)
9:00 a.m. - High School Beach Retreat (Off Site)
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Stephen Ministry
Stephen Minister training has helped me grow—personally, spiritually and
professionally. I use my Stephen Ministry skills all the time with patients,
peers and physicians. Stephen Ministry has made a big difference in my own
life and in my congregation. - Anna, registered nurse, Hendersonville, TN
The Benefits of Serving
as a Stephen Minister
Since 1975, more than 600,000
Christian men and women from all
walks of life have trained and served
as Stephen Ministers. Most became a
Stephen Minister as a way to help others
who were hurting—but they quickly
discovered that God blesses them in
amazing ways in return.
Being a Stephen Minister has taught me to rely on God instead of always
trying to fix things myself. I’ve learned what to say, how to listen and what
to do during a crisis. It’s a great feeling to provide people with the spiritual
care and support they need. - John, physician, Greenwood, SC
Stephen Minister training has helped me relate better to family, friends,
neighbors—everyone I meet. I’ve experienced the fruits of the spirit—love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control. God is
part of my daily life more than ever before. It’s been a real blessing.
- Maria, mother, Ridgefield, CT
My faith has grown, my prayer life has doubled, and I know how to really
make a difference in people’s lives. I’d encourage anyone who has the
chance to become a Stephen Minister.
- George, architect, Prairie Village, KS