June/July 2012 - Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church

THE BELL AND THE WELL
June/July 2012
Volume 46
The Sent & the Sender
Number 6/7
No moss grows on a rolling stone nor on a community of faith who takes seriously its call to be the
church of Jesus Christ. The summer of 2012 will find the church at Quail Hollow engaged in mission
and witness far from and near to the corner of Smithfield Church and Park Roads.
Inside this issue of the Bell & Well, you will learn about our high and middle school mission
trips to New Orleans and Savannah, respectively. Both trips will be learning experiences, but at the
heart of each mission experience will be the creation of deeper relationships between the youth,
among the leaders, and with those they will meet for the first time. Please be intentional about praying for both mission teams. Post page 2 of this issue of the B&W somewhere so you will be reminded
to pray for them daily. In particular, I want to express a collective spirit of gratitude to the leaders
who will be accompanying the youth. Katy Hudson, Marybet Hudson, Barbara & Bill Navarro, and
Susan Stone are providing no small amount of time, talent, treasure and prayer to make sure all goes
well, that safety is a priority, and that QHPC is well presented as Christ’s people. Thank you!
On June 30, our General Assembly will be convened in Pittsburgh, PA. One of the commissioners from the Charlotte Presbytery is Joel Aelick. Joel will be attending General Assembly for the
first time. It is most appropriate that he is one of the commissioners. His service with the church, in
general, and at Quail Hollow, in particular, has been faithful. In preparation for his service, Joel has
been meeting with his fellow commissioners, teaching and ruling elders. He began weeks ago digesting quantities of data about our denomination’s mission and witness. It is no small commitment
much less sacrifice to be a commissioner to GA. He will be away from us and his family until July 7.
Interestingly, he will be worshipping one Sunday at my home church, Shadyside Presbyterian, where
I was baptized, confirmed and taken under care. Let’s hold Joel in prayer as he represents the Charlotte Presbytery and QHPC. Let him know you will be praying for him. He prepares for his service
aware fully that God alone is Lord of the conscience.
Finally, what glad tidings Ellie Grace Wiggins brings to us! Born on May 16 to Lisa and Matt,
she reminds us of the deep-hearted commitment our risen Lord has made to us and to the life of the
world. In her arrival and in our commitment to nurture and love her, we make it known that being
the church is no small adventure. Being the church is breathtakingly overwhelming, at times, and it
reminds us that our only help is in the name of the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, the One
Who makes all things possible, and One in Whom and through Whom we live, move and have our
very being. It is that God, and no other, in Whom we trust through every season of life. For, our
God not only sends us to New Orleans, Savannah, Pittsburgh, and to the Wiggins family; our God
willingly goes with us so we have all we need to be His church, for this day and forever more.
Faithfully,
Gus Succop, Pastor
After so much stress on the necessity of a leader to prevent his/her own personal feelings and
attitudes from interfering in a helping relationship, it seems necessary to re-establish the basic principle that no one can help anyone without becoming involved, without entering with
his/her whole person into the painful situation, without taking the risk of becoming hurt.
(from Henri Nouwen, The Wounded Healer)
This summer Quail Holla Youth and Leaders will be embarking
on mission trips to . . .
Savannah, Georgia
New Orleans, Louisiana
Our Middle School youth and leaders will be joining up
with a group from Sharon United Methodist to head
down to Savannah to join an even larger group!
Together, they’ll serve at local Savannah ministries such
as children’s programs, elderly centers, soup kitchens/
homeless shelters and thrift stores. At night, they’ll have
opportunities to tour historic Savannah and First African
Baptist Church as well as trips to the beach.
Our high school youth and leaders will be paired with a
group from Good Shepherd Presbyterian and joining an
even larger group in NOLA! Together they’ll be
restoring a historic, low income cemetery; painting and
preparing schools that haven’t re-opened yet; green
projects in parks and neighborhoods; relational ministry
in a low-income nursing home; painting a mural; or
helping lead a Christian dance camp for neighborhood
children. At night they’ll be lead in worship by local
musicians, eat local food, hear stories from natives who
have survived the storm, dance to Zydeco music, go on
a swamp tour, and experience the World War II
museum.
Leaders:
• Katy Hudson
• Susan Stone
July 8-14
Youth:
• Allecia Adams
• Hailey Lilliott
• Katie Stone
• Kayla Clark
• Zhanna Stone
July 14-20
Leaders:
• Barbara Navarro
• Bill Navarro
• Marybet Hudson
Youth:
Charlotte Owens
Glenn Navarro
Mackenzie Stables
Michael Navarro
Zack Hudson
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You can support our mission teams! Please pray for their mental, physical, and spiritual preparation.
Pray for safety, and pray for the people of Savannah and New Orleans whom they will meet.
If you would like to write them a word of encouragement and inspiration, please give them to Matt. He’ll
turn them over to the leaders before the trip. Such note writing is a great activity for your church school
class or small group!
www.facebook.com/quailholla
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"Train children in the right way,
and when old, they will not stray."
-Proverbs 22:6
The following are excerpts from credos (Latin for I believe) written by this year's Confirmands. They are the summation of six meetings at which they engaged "Belonging to God:
A First Catechism" to discover how our gift of faith shapes our identity as children of God
and how the activities of faith (e.g., prayer, worship, and engaging scripture and community)
characterize the life of God's children. The credos they wrote are a snapshot of their faith
journey at the present time. In time, the Lord will grow them in their faith, and what a blessing that will be to them, to others and to the life of the church.
Allecia Adams:
I believe that Jesus sacrificed himself to
let us live and also for our sins. I believe
if you accept him into your life you will go
to heaven.
Katie Baker:
In order to have God in my life, I
must accept him in my life. I have to
pray a lot. I must let him lead me to
a great life. I must trust our Lord. I
must start now.
Glenn Navarro:
I think God created the church to spread
the word to everybody. Also, to fill everyone with the Holy Spirit. A church is a
group of Christians worshipping God. You
don’t have to have a building for a church
to be a church.
Zack Hudson:
God is a very difficult thing for me
to understand . . . It is a lot easier
for me to understand Jesus
Christ because we could see
him, people have recorded his
life for the most part, and he
helped me understand better
who God is.
Zhanna Stone:
I believe I’m a child of God and need to
be one. I believe he forgives all of our
sins and wants us to learn from our mistakes. We should trust God and live the
life we know is right.
Kayla Clark:
I believe in an all loving God who had
a son named Jesus. Jesus was a perfect person, the only God who walked
the Earth. I know that Jesus and God
love me and everyone else, no matter
what happens or what we do.
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June Scripture Lessons
Indeed, the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.
(Hebrews 4: 12)
June 3, Trinity Sunday: Romans 8: 12-17
Pastor Succop preaching: The Gratitude of Adoption
June 10, 2nd Sunday in Pentecost: Mark 3: 20-35
Pastor Succop preaching: Unlikely Family Members
June 17, 3rd Sunday in Pentecost: II Corinthians 5: 6-10
Pastor Succop preaching: Pleasing the One Who Must Be Obeyed
June 24, 4th Sunday in Pentecost: Psalm 133
Pastor Succop preaching: All the Eggs in One Basket
July Scripture Lessons
The Bible is alive -- it speaks to me; it has feet – it runs after me; it has hands – it lays hold on me.
(Martin Luther)
July 1, 5th Sunday in Pentecost: Psalm 130
Pastor Succop preaching: Waiting
July 8, 6th Sunday in Pentecost: Mark 6: 1-6
Pastor Succop preaching: Disbelieving
July 15, 7th Sunday in Pentecost: Ephesians 1: 3-14
Pastor Succop preaching: Praising
July 22, 8th Sunday in Pentecost: Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56
Pastor Succop preaching: Learning
July 29, 9th Sunday in Pentecost: (TBA)
Welcome, Ellie Grace Wiggins!
May 16, 2012
3:20 p.m.
7 lbs. 2 oz, 19-1/2”
Congratulations,
Matt & Lisa!
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Thanks to all of you who donated the thousands of plastic bags during the
March contest that Harris Teeter sponsored for CMS! Quail Hollow Middle
school collected more than in any previous
contest(!), and came in third in our district.
The winning school is Sterling Elementary. QHMS won $250, which will benefit the
In School Suspension Classroom supply
needs.
Thanks, too, for all of the school supplies donated through the Mission Manger during the
month of April. The teachers were thrilled,
and put each and every item to use immediately. If you wish to keep donating,
feel free to give your items to Susan Stone or Barbara Navarro. We hope to
have another drive in September to build up the Teacher Supply Closet.
Thank you to all the folks who donated a pint of blood
at the 2012 QHPC Annual Blood Drive “in memory of
Ruth Pope.” All together, we contributed 25 pints of
blood, exceeding our goal by 1 pint. Thanks, also, to the members who provided lunch items and contributed their time to register our donors and see to
their comfort. A special thanks to Anna Cheney and Sarah Baker whose waitressing skills and extra-special attention to our donors set a new standard for
after-donation care. You are all wonderful!
God Bless You All!
Le Johnson
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The Quail Hollow Ringers have concluded a great season! As the director, I have been amazed each
year at our progress. We are having so much fun while we practice and learn! Perhaps it is because
we offer our pieces as our “joyful noise.”
We have some big plans for next year. We would like to purchase a fourth octave for our handbell
set, which will give us the opportunity to play more pieces and to add more players to the group. We
will be presenting a concert of handbell music in October or November to raise funds. It will be entitled “Ringing Through the Year,” and will feature pieces from all seasons of the church year.
Thanks to the following Ringers for another great year:
Emily Blake, Sophie Brandt, Jan Federal, Mary Hice, Barbara Navarro,
Peggy Nelson, Kristin Northcutt, Jeanne Owens, Janet Stephens, Danielle
Walters, and Sherrie Young.
Thanks to our subs:
Joanna Adkins, Candace Brandt, Brian Jeddeloh, Michael Navarro, and
Beth Succop.
Mary Rose Adkins
Handbell Director
Dove's Nest Lunch Dates for 2012
Wednesday, June 20
Friday, July 20
Wednesday, August 29 ("Mega" - drop off Pizza, etc.)
Tuesday, Sept 25
Monday, October 22
Wednesday, Nov 21 (clients cooking for Thanksgiving - drop off Pizza, etc.)
Tuesday, Dec 18.
We serve generally 20 women including those who attend from QHPC. We need a main dish, side or salad,
bread or other starch, soda, dessert, and paper products (two rectangular table clothes and coordinating napkins) each month. Two small centerpieces (i.e., a flower from your garden in a vase you no longer need) are
nice, but not necessary. Harris Teeter Gift Cards or cash are also welcome.
If you would like to take the lead on organizing any particular date and/or have a favorite meal, please let me or
Peggy Warstler know.
Thank you!
Becky Aelick ([email protected], 704-650-4480)
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A YEAR IN REVIEW
By Erin Gillis, Director
Another great year has come and gone! The 2011-2012 year was one that
proved once again that a church preschool is only as good as the teachers,
families, students, and prayers and support of the congregation who support
it. I am so thankful to be the Director of such a great place of learning. In
fact, I am learning so much, and quite honestly
I can say that being the Director is my “dream
job.” At the end of the school year, we ask our
parents for feedback and suggestions. I was
overwhelmed by the positive comments we received. Here are a few:
“I love that my child loves going to school and
has fun.”
“… is learning a lot (letter recognition, colors,
shapes, how to share, etc.)
“Teachers and Staff! Wonderful, Wonderful ministry!”
VBS 2012 Has A NEW Look – Save the date!
Vacation Bible School will
be HELD June 26, 27, 28
from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
We will celebrate at Rocky Point Lighthouse
where kids will shine God’s light! Lunch and
a snack will be provided. If you are interesting in being a servant, please note the time on
your calendars and call Erin Gillis (704-5530131). There is plenty to do, but there is
plenty of time!
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2012 Holy Communion Celebrations
Summer Communion
World Communion Sunday
First Sunday in Advent
July 15
October 7
December 2
William Law, in his terrible, cool voice, said, “If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God, it will make in the end no difference what you have chosen instead.” Those are hard words to take. Will it really make no difference
whether it was women or patriotism, cocaine or art, whiskey or a seat in the
cabinet, money or science? Well, surely no difference that matters. We shall
have missed the end for which we are formed, and rejected the only thing
that satisfies. Does it matter to a man dying in a desert by which choice of
route he missed the only well?
— from “A Slip of the Tongue”
The Weight of Glory
By C. S. Lewis
For further reflection:
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
I John 5:21
**Holy Land Pilgrimage**
Join Dr. Ted Troutman & Dr. Gus Succop on a pilgrimage
to the Holy Land (Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, etc.).
10 Day of Discovery
January 7-16, 2013
Brochures are available in the Narthex and Church Office.
Speak with Sherrie Young, Janet Stephens, Linda Patterson or Pastor Succop to learn
more. A deposit is necessary to hold your place.
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A Gift was Received for the Handbell Fund
In honor of Mary Rose Adkins
from
Mary and Kip Hice
NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE
$698 was raised during the April 28
QHPC neighborhood garage sale! The
money has been given to the Global Mission Fund to help fund our youth mission
trips this summer...read all about it on
page 2.
Thank you!
At the May Session Meeting, Lee Dempsey
informed the Elders that a $100,000 gift
has been received from an anonymous
friend of QHPC! A portion of the gift will go
to renovate our sanctuary’s PA system, to
maintain our Live Nativity presentation,
and the balance will be applied to church
debt.
To God be the glory!
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June & July Birthdays
Zach Hudson
Julie Jones
Emily Blake
Katie Nelson
Nancy Smith
Arliss Whiteside
Fred Hudson
Sheryl Marx
Evelyn Black
Aaralyn Cobb
C. J. Warstler
Fran Pfrimmer
25
Daniel Buehrig
26
Rick Fay
Candace Brandt
June 2
June 3
June 4
June 4
June 4
June 12
June 15
June 15
June 16
June 22
June 24
June
June
June 29
June
Many thanks to my QHPC family for
your prayers and thoughtful get well
cards and notes while I was out for my
surgery. I have healed nicely and am
back in the office. Your love and concern have touched me deeply.
Blessings,
Liz
Charles Crumbley
Preston Jones
Van Litaker
Margaret Moss
Elizabeth Stone
Nancy Marshall
Paul Northcutt
Tim Northcutt
Robert Fagg
Irvy Ebanks
Edie Judkins
Renny Marshall
Matt Wiggins
Tim Baskwell
Chuck Cheney
Kayla Clark
Shonda Deckelman
Cheryl Robertson
Leona Johnson
Virginia Fechhelm
Jeanne Hayes
Andrew Hudson
Charlotte Owens
Trish Simpson
Hillary Bergman
Ron Hawkins
Austin Jones
Betty Hice
Stephanie Burns
Lisa Mingus
July 1
July 1
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July 3
July 4
July 4
July 4
July 5
July 8
July 10
July 10
July 10
July 12
July 14
July 17
July 17
July 17
July 19
July 21
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July 22
July 23
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July 25
July 25
July 25
July 28
July 31
July 31
Yes! Enjoy your summer, but
please remember to stay current
with your giving.
The Finance Committee
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Thank You to our Ushers:
June
July
Fred Deckelman
Frieda Grice
Kip, Mary, Ryan & Hughs Hice
Waldo Miller, Ed Milliken,
Susan Stone, Elizabeth Stone,
Renny & Nancy Marshall
2012 Financial Report
April Tithes and Offerings
YTD Tithes and Offerings
YTD Budget for Tithes & Offerings:
YTD Actual Tithes & Offerings vs. Budget
$ 36,569
$115,702
$110,724
+$4,978
YTD Total Church & Preschool Actual Revenues (offerings +
other revenues) versus Expenses:
+$53,224
Next Community
Conversation:
August 19
August Newsletter Information
Deadline for Articles: Friday, July 13
Newsletter Club: Thursday, July 26, 9:00 a.m.
Submit your articles to
[email protected]
Active Elders
Class of 2012
Sherrie Young
Jodi Hearn
Linda Patterson
Class of 2013
Mark Bartholomew, Clerk
Ron Blake
Lee Dempsey
Cheryl Mims
Class of 2014
Rich Bonnell
Reid Johnson
Waldo Miller
Bill Navarro
Janet Stephens
Moderator: Gus Succop, Pastor
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Tuesday—Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Quail Hollow
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Worship Times
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Learning Hour 9:45 a.m.
Church Office: 704-554-5714
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