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The 4th Annual Spring Concert
4/23/201
4/23/2015
You’re warmly invited to
Hudson’s 4th Annual SPRING
CONCERT on Sunday, May
3rd, at 6pm in the sanctuary.
The Concert will feature the
Children’s Choir, the Youth
Ensemble,
the
Hudson
Handbell Ringers, and the
Chancel Choir
Our special guest artist will be Carly Prentis Jones, lead singer on
the Worship Team at our 9am worship service. Carly has starred in
numerous local musical and theatrical productions, and is a graduate
of Miami University, in vocal performance. A reception will follow in
Westminster Hall.
Blessed Berry Days
Saturdays 5/2 & 5/16
9:30 am to 2 pm
Sundays 5/3 & 5/17
10 am to 12:15 pm
See page 3 for more info!
Sign up for August Mission Trip
to Avery County
There is still space for Hudson members and friends, age
16 and up, on our mission trip to Avery County, North
Carolina, August 2-8. We will be working with Habitat for
Humanity on a new construction project for a family in
need of a home. The cost for each team member will be $150.00,
which will cover housing and a donation to HFH. The mission committee
is covering costs for meals while in Avery County.
In addition to team members to work on the house, we are looking
for one or two people to come as cooks for the group. Avery County
HFH has kitchen and dining facilities at the
conference center we’ll be staying at. We
already have 10 signed up to go and would
like 4-5 five more volunteers. Contact Mike
Law at [email protected] or Mission
Committee chair Dan Vig at danrvig@
yahoo.com for more details.
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Mac's Meanderings Keeping Worship at the Center
“Christian worship joyfully ascribes all praise and honor, glory and
power to the triune God”
What do you notice about the above sentence? It’s about our
orientation isn’t it? In worship, we remember how to orient ourselves
towards God. Worship initially is about putting God back at the center
of our life and, frankly, al the center of all creation. First and foremost worship is about giving
back to God the power, glory, honor and praise that only God deserves.
“In worship the people of God acknowledge God present in the world and in their lives.”
One of the phrases that has been on my heart over the past six months or so is that ‘Christ
is at the center of the room.” Do we believe that Christ is really present wherever we are?
Worship reminds us of this presence. We are in Christ. What an enormous relief that we do
not have to carry every burden on our own. Christ is there to carry our burdens.
“As they respond to God’s claim and redemptive action in Jesus Christ, believers are
transformed and renewed.”
Once we are reoriented in worship, we open ourselves to responding to God’s movement.
We belong to God. Despite our efforts to constantly put everything else in life before God,
God’s mercy prevails. God’s grace through Jesus Christ is our common bond in community.
When we truly believe we have received grace, we are renewed and relieved and our
ultimate response is praise for God and grace toward others.
In worship the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for God’s service in the
world.
Worship is about reorientation. It is about opening up and offering all we are to God. When
we do that, we also open ourselves to being equipped by God to live into our calling.
The above bolded words are from the Presbyterian Directory For Worship. They help us
understand what we are doing in worship and what God is doing. More and more you
are bombarded with choices on the weekends. With all of the possible choices, I hope
you will continue to make worship a priority for you and your family members. Our weekly
reorientation towards God through worship is the most important choice you can make
every week. It makes a difference when you are here at Hudson for worship. Even if you
travel this summer, don’t take off from worship. Go to church wherever you are. Come
home and share with the staff and others what you experienced in worship elsewhere.
Above all keep worship as the priority! Let us worship God!
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Strawberry & Flowering Basket
Fundraiser
Saturdays 5/2 and 5/16,
9:30 am to 2 pm
Sundays 5/3 and 5/17,
10 am to 12:15 pm
Have you ever walked in Jesus’ shoes?
(most likely sandals – but you get the gist).
Have you ever tried to think what was going
through his mind when he via travelled down
the Via Dolorosa. What did he feel? What
did he smell? What did he see? His journey
to the cross was chocked full of emotions.
Your children in KidzPraise experienced a
touch of what happened when we took that
journey through our church. We dressed up,
created our Palm leaves and journeyed to
marketplace, the temple, the baptism, the last
meal, the judgement, and His crucifixion. We
felt oils, kicked over tables, walked through
our gardens, heard the death sentence and
went to the tomb (and even went inside). Our
Journey ended with “HE IS RISEN!! HE HAS RISEN
INDEED!” with butterflies and celebration.
What is KidzPraise? It’s where our children meet
new friends, cement relationships, learn about
Jesus, understand God and his awesomeness,
bond with their forever faith families and most
importantly, build their faith. Where else can
your child grow spiritually with those that gave
their promise to help raise your children with the
love of Christ? If you are interested in learning
more about this wonderful ministry, please
contact Lizzie Graybill, KidzPraisie Coordinator
- [email protected]
Please mark your calendar NOW to come
and support this wonderful fundraiser for
the Dolby/Underwood Teacher College
Scholarship program of our church. We are
trying to raise $10,000 to provide scholarships
for two outstanding high school seniors (one
girl, one boy) to attend Yei Teacher Training
College (YTTC) in South Sudan in 2016. The
scholarships are named in honor of two
individuals in our church who were amazing
supporters of this Global Missions program
during their lives: Virginia Dolby (1924 - 2008),
and Herb Underwood (1925 – 2011).
The strawberries are
being supplied by the
same farm we’ve been
with for the last 5 years:
The Rudd Family Farm
in Greensboro.
The
berries will be custom
picked for Hudson at
their peak ripeness
and flavor. We will
also have a wonderful
selection of potted geraniums and hanging
geranium baskets (from Whitaker Farms and
Greenhouse).
This will be our fourth year of raising money
for the Dolby/Underwood Scholarship
Program! An official from YTTC recently
wrote this letter of thanks to Hudson:
“The teacher training you are sponsoring is
for a lifetime. May the name of the Living
God be praised, may He continue to
replenish and multiply threefold what you
give.”
Suzan Voga,
Deputy Principal for Academics
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Youth News
New Brochure for Youth Programs at Hudson – The Youth Committee has worked diligently over the last
few months to update and overhaul the Youth Brochure. These new brochures are displayed around the
church, so be sure and check them out and share them with your friends. Special thanks to Lily James for
creating the cover logo, Pat Cash for layout and printing, and Cathy Bentlage for her amazing editorial
eye.
Way-Off Gratitude - A special THANK YOU to all of you who chipped in to make last month’s Way-Off
Broadway Variety Show such a huge success. Not only was the food delicious, the event was well
attended (around 165), the acts were fabulous, and we also raised over $5,500 for our summer trips and
the youth scholarship fund. Well done! Thank you to
all of you who cooked, brought food, helped set up,
clean-up, perform, or made a donation!
Youth Volunteers & Teachers Needed for Next Year –
Do you enjoy exploring scripture, and trying to figure
out what it means for us today? Do you like having
fun & hanging out with bright, young, & talented
people who listen to “way cool music?” Do you
enjoy discussions about movies, politics, relationships,
spirituality, and life? Is it possible that a small still voice
may be calling you to volunteer with the amazing
youth of Hudson as a Sunday School teacher or as a
Sunday Night Youth Volunteer? If you think maybe
so, please contact Frank Boyd at hmpcyouthgroup@
gmail.com or 919-787-1086 ext. 23. Thanks!
5th Grade Youth & Parent’s Info Wanted
The Middle School Youth Program is extremely excited about the 5th grade youth that will be moving into
the church’s Middle School youth program next fall. If you would like to receive the weekly emails that
are sent out with updated information on youth events and be added to the Middle School e-mailing list,
please email Frank Boyd at [email protected]. The information that we would like to have is the youth’s name, school, & email address and cell # (if they have one?). We would also like the parent’s
name, telephone #s, address, and email info. Thank you for helping us speed up communications and
cut down on paper use. Thank you!
High School Graduating Seniors – Congratulations! Please know how excited and proud we are that
you are approaching this enormous milestone in your life. Members of the church are very interested in
knowing what your plans are following high school. May 17th, at the 9:00 worship service, is “Graduation
Sunday”, and we hope you and your family will join us for that service. We are working on a bulletin
board too that will list the names of all the graduating seniors, display your picture, along with some basic
biographical information about you. For this bulletin board, we would greatly appreciate it if you could
please get the following to Frank Boyd at the church office by May 3rd. A Senior Picture, and answers to
the following: Your full name, the name you prefer to be called, which high school are you graduating
from, favorite subject in high school, favorite hobby or extra-curricular activity, favorite quote, favorite
church memory at Hudson, what do you want people to know about your plans for next year, what is
one unique fact about yourself, one more thing you’d like to say about yourself.
All of this may be sent to the church office, to the attention of Frank Boyd, or emailed to Frank at:
[email protected] Thank you!
May 17 is Confirmation Sunday – The public reception of the Confirmation Class will be at the 11:05
worship service on May 17. They will be also be introduced at the end of the 9:00 service that day,
and a reception will be held for them at 10:00 in Westminster Hall. This year’s confirmands are: Nathan
Richardson, Cynthia Woodward, Caroline Keever, Molly James, Anna Dewar, Catherine Cox, and Luke
Bentlage.
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2015-2016 Confirmation Class Orientation & Information Meeting for students (current 7th graders), their
parents, and the Confirmation Leaders is on Monday night, June 1, at 7:00 p.m. in Westminster Hall. We'll
have a light dessert, cover the basics, answer any questions, and be done by 8:00. All current 7th grade
youth (next year’s 8th graders) and older, are invited to participate in Confirmation. If you have any
questions, please contact Frank Boyd at [email protected]
Upcoming Middle School Youth Programs
• Sunday, April 26 – Crafts Night
• Monday, April 27 – Confirmation Class & Mentors
Meet with the Session
• May 3 – Spring Concert
• May 10 – No Evening Youth Group – Celebrate
Mother’s Day!
• May 17 – 8th graders “Welcome Dinner” with High
School Youth
• May 24 – No Youth Group – Enjoy Memorial Day
Weekend
• June 1 – Orientation and Information Session for
next year’s Confirmation Class
• June 14-19 – Mission Trip to Washington, D.C.
(8-12th graders)
• July 14-17 – Massanetta Middle School Conference
(current 6-8th grade)
• July 19-25 – Montreat Youth Conference (8th – 12th grade Youth)
• September 11 – Confirmation Lock-In (Friday Night)
• September 13th – Artsy Cool Tie Dye T-Shirts
• September 20 - Stop Hunger Now!
• September 27 – Parent/Youth/ Leader’s Meeting
• October 9-11 - Camp Don Lee Middle School Retreat – Mark Your Calendars.
• January 18, 2016 – Ski Trip To Wintergreen
Upcoming High School Youth Programs
• Sunday, April 26 – Frankie’s Putt Putt & Go Carts – Watch for Details
• May 3 – Spring Concert
• May 10 – No Evening Youth Group – Celebrate Mother’s Day!
• May 17 – Welcome Dinner – Walking to North Hills for Supper on the Town
• May 24 – No Youth Group – Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend
• June 14-19 – Mission Trip to Washington, D.C. (8-12th graders)
• July 19-25 – Montreat Youth Conference (8th – 12th grade Youth)
• August 28 – 30 – Lake Gaston Retreat at the Billman’s
• September 13th – Artsy Cool Tie Dye T-Shirts
• September 20 - Stop Hunger Now!
• September 27 – Parent/Youth/ Leader’s Meeting
• January 18th, 2016 – Ski Trip To Wintergreen
• March 4-6, 2016 – High School Retreat at Camp Willow Run
• June 2016 – Mission Trip to Costa Rica
** If you have any questions about any of the Youth Ministry Programs at Hudson, or would like to
be added to the mailing list or eMailing list, please contact Frank Boyd, Director of Youth Ministries at
[email protected] or 919-787-1086 ext. 23.
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HMPC Foundation Update
The Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Foundation is a charitable foundation which receives gifts
and bequests to further the work and outreach of HMPC. The Foundation operates under bylaws,
a spending plan, and an investment policy. The business of the Foundation is governed by a nine
member board of directors elected by Session.
• The objective of the Foundation is:
• To provide a vehicle for members and friends of HMPC to make contributions of a permanent
nature
• To invest and administer gifts in a responsible and prudent manner
• To expand the ministry of HMPC at home and abroad
• To encourage greater Christian stewardship among members and friends of HMPC
Being a Christian is, in large part, being a good steward of what God has given us. Yet one of
the most important opportunities for stewardship is too frequently forgotten or ignored. By making
a final gift, a bequest, we make a powerful statement about the purpose and intent of our lives. In
so doing, we direct our resources toward continuing God’s work far beyond the boundaries of our
own lifetime.
HMPC Foundation March 31, 2015 Quarterly Statement:
Balance –
Vanguard
12/31/2014
Income/
Dividends
Growth
General Fund
Memorial
Garden Fund
Cole
Education
Fund
Music
Endowment
Total
$ 132,749.35
79,402.67
20,865.22
13,993.35
$247,010.59
648.54
387.92
101.94
68.36
1,206.76
1,659.01
992.31
260.76
174.87
3,086.95
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
135,056.90
80,782.90
21,227.92
14,236.58
251,304.30
Balance Accrual
12/31/2014
3,477.35
473.24
.00
.00
3,950.59
Accrual
Contributions
1,172.00
.00
.00
.00
1,172.00
Accrual
Disbursements
1,139.20
.00
Accrual
Accounts as
of 03/31/2015
3,510.15
473.24
.00
.00
3,983.39
$ 138,567.05
$ 81,256.14
$ 21,227.92
14,236.58
$255,287.69
Disbursements
Vanguard
Balance 03/31/15
Balance –
12/31/14
The Presbyterian Pint
Thursday, April 30, 2015
(Please note date change)
Men of the church are welcome to
join Pastor Mac on (normally) the 4th
Thursday of each month.
At Presbyterian Pint we enjoy fellowship and faith
in a friendly environment.
Please email Mac,
[email protected], for details.
1,139.20
Waking Up With the
Word: A Men’s Morning
Scripture Study The 1st & 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 6:30 am in
the Parlor. Meet Pastor Mac to do
a simple reflection on a passage from the Bible and
head off to work! No preparation is needed, just show
up, pour a cup of coffee and we’ll share our thoughts.
This is a great way to get to know other men of the
church and deepen your faith. Mac will use three
simple questions to frame the study.
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May Birthdays
5/9
5/10
5/11
5/12
5/13
5/15
5/1
5/2
5/3
5/4
5/5
5/6
5/7
5/8
Sandy Geiger
Brenda Pittman
Carol Clemens
Libby Rogers
Morgan Dickinson
Gene Brown
Ashley Poling
Andrew Dudeck
Samantha Hague
Don Haydon
Kelly D. Boone
Billy Branch
Whitney Miller
Pete Peterson
Alana Conder
Ellis Peterson
Allie Sharpe
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
Ace Ornt
Caden Frelich
Paul Simson
Jennifer Pierotti
Jill Hovis
Jack McHenry
Elaine Thomas
Cecil Shearon
Nedda Parangi
Linda Ornt
Tony Bedini
Katie Sorgi
Maddie Graybill
Julianne Pierotti
Rachel Moore
Betty Schluchter
Norma Atkins
Jason Clemens
Colton Bowles
Bill Flueckinger
Orji Nduka
Ben Woodward
Cassidy Boneham
Allison Showalter
Amanda Holser
Lynne Duncan
Laura Perry
Ahn Ya
Sarah Pittman
Ann Camp
Karen Brewer
Debbie Kirk
5/21
5/22
5/23
5/24
5/26
5/27
5/29
5/30
5/31
Scott Hanks
Sonia Surasky
Rachel Hicks
Jack Wright
Cebe Keever
John James
Shawn Jackson
Scott Showalter
Rebecca Keen
Sarah Vanmeter-Kirk
Ryan Tice
Cynthia Woodward
Charlotte Burch
Andy Plyler
Bella Reynolds
Elizabeth Puryear
Greg Flueckinger
Zion Tsolenyanu
Kay Peedin
Eva Peterson
Tillie Tingen
Chip Magee
Kate Griffin
Grace Stahl
Emma Sanspree
Willa Duggins
Rob Stephens
Zach Edmister
Fran Betancourt
Harriet Fletcher
Holland Page
Happy Birthday!
Donations were made recently, in honor of the following members,
to the HMPC Foundation Birthday Fund.
Mike Law Frances Massey Barry Cobb
Polly Bryant Lynn, E.J. & Reed Cummins
Realizing that each year of life is a gift from God, the HMPC Foundation created the Birthday Offering
program to allow church members to express their gratitude to God through a gift to the church.
Traditionally, church members have given a Birthday Gift of $1 for each year of life celebrated. These gifts
to the HMPC Foundation help secure the future vitality of the church’s ministries.
For your convenience, donations to the HMPC Foundation Birthday Fund may be made online at
http://hmpc.org/cpt_news/online-giving-now-available/
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Session Update from March 23, 2015
• The Session read and discussed Presbyterians’ Understanding and Use of the Holy
Scripture.
• The Deacons will host another fair focused on eldercare on April 25. The title for the fair
is “Joys of the Journey – Grace in Aging”.
• Session approved the recommendation from the Deacons to name Betty Congleton as
the Outstanding Older Adult from Hudson Memorial for the award sponsored by New
Hope Presbytery.
• Pastor Mac, Mary Schindo, and Tom Carpenito attended a conference focused on
stewardship in Kansas City, Missouri entitled “Invest in Faith”. They reviewed the key
points from the conference. Emphasis on generosity and gratitude was a key theme for
the conference.
• Elder Gil Graybill reported on the financial status. Through February, the financial results
are favorable to the budget.
• Elders Marsha Hendrixson and Carolyn Scott were the commissioners for the New Hope
Presbytery meeting on February 28. They reviewed the key points of the meeting and
reviewed the results of the votes on the amendments coming from General Assembly.
• The Session discussed the discernment process that will be used to determine the need for
policy changes as a result of the approved amendments. The key item will be discussion
of potential changes in policy due to the changes for the Marriage amendment. It was
agreed that the discernment process would not start until the newly elected elders are
in place.
HMPC Review of Actual vs Budget, YTD as of March 31, 2015
YTD Actual
Regular Pledges
Non-Pledge Offerings
Total General Fund Offerings
Total General Fund Revenue
Total General Fund Expense
General Fund Surplus (Deficit)
Cash Balance
Line of Credit Borrowing
Net General Fund Cash Balance
Available to Borrow - Bank
YTD Budget
$180,471
20,053
200,524
212,304
197,530
156,405
20,280
176,685
188,741
194,668
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Actual vs Budget
24,066
(227)
23,839
23,563
(2,862)
14,774
(6,382)
.00
(6,382)
75,000
(5,927)
20,701
HMPC Capital Campaign Year-to-Date as of March 31, 2015
Total Pledged 2012 - 2015
$1,240,650
2012 Pledge Receipts
$ 479,823
2013 Pledge Receipts
$ 342,586
2014 Pledge Receipts
$ 281,416
2015 Pledge Receipts
$ 53,880
Outstanding pledges
$ 82,945
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The Property
Committee has
established the
first “green space”
workday on May 16,
2015 starting at 8:00
am.
Sharon And Sean Cole Are Opening Their
Home To Wham! Once Again For A Fabulous
May Day Play Day
Join us at the Cole’s on Saturday, May 16, 7pm
– 10pm, 3404 Stallion Court, Raleigh NC 27613,
Phone 919-410-3635
Adults only event. Bring your own adult
beverage and an appetizer or a dessert to
share.
RSVP by May 15 to Elizabeth.Peeler@
mindspring.com or call 919 858 7300.
WHAM! is a social group for people born in the
1960’s and 1970’s.
HMPC Foundation
The
congregation
will
be
receiving information about the
Hudson Memorial Foundation
Legacy Society in the mail. The
Legacy Society has been created by the
Foundation to recognize those who have
named the church or the Foundation in their
will. Donations to the Foundation provide funds
for the church beyond a member's lifetime,
helping to support the church's missions in
perpetuity.
Sunday, April 26th is Foundation Sunday.
Mr. Olanda Carr, from the Presbyterian
Foundation, will be the speaker at both
services. The Foundation will host fellowship
time with Mr. Carr after the 11:05 service
in Westminster Hall and literature from the
Presbyterian Foundation will be available for
the congregation.
If you adopted a
green space please make arrangements to
be at the workday.
Bring any necessary yard tools to perform
the tasks for your area. We plan on having a
wood chipper to produce mulch for specific
areas.
We still have areas to be adopted; if you
would like to volunteer, please contact Carl
Rohs at [email protected] or just show
up at the workday. Thank you in advance
for helping make Hudson a more inviting
place to worship.
The New Pictorial Directory
Has Arrived!!
If you or your family
had pictures taken
for the directory,
you may pick up
your copy, supplied
by Lifetouch, on
the table in the
main hallway. Your
name will be on
your copy. If you
do not find yours,
please notify the
office.
If you did not get a
picture in the directory, but would like a copy
of the directory, please see Pat Cash in the
church office to purchase one for $10.
We realize there are errors in the roster portion
of the directory. We are working on correcting
that.
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North Raleigh Ministries - Helping Neighbors Now
Purses, Pumps & Pearls Sale is Back!
Saturday, May 2 is the date for North Raleigh
Ministries’ Purses, Pumps & Pearls sale, 8 am to
3 pm. The sale will be at Suite 175, Harvest Plaza
Shopping Center (same center as NRM). http://
pursespumpsandpearls.com/
You can help with this important event in two ways: First,
check your closets for good-quality, gently used shoes,
handbags, jewelry and accessories to donate. Second, come
out on May 2 and shop for some great bargains!
Please take your donations to North Raleigh Ministries Thrift Shoppe. The receiving door
for donations is on the alley that leads to the crisis center and food pantry (behind the Thrift
Shoppe). Please do not bring your PPP donations to Hudson this time but take them directly
to North Raleigh Ministries. If you need help finding the donation site, call Carolyn Scott at
(919)523-4093.
Volunteers are needed to sort donations and to assist at the sale. Please contact Taylor
Downs [email protected] to find out when you can help. Orientation
sessions are held most weeks for people interested in volunteering on a regular basis.
North Raleigh Ministries has been serving neighbors in need
in North Raleigh for over 10 years.
Check us out on Facebook! See our Thrift Shoppe specials
and Food Pantry needs!
North Raleigh Ministries is located at 9650 Strickland Road
(919) 844-6676
www.northraleighministries.com
Summer Worship Schedule
Sunday, May 24th through Sunday September 6th
Church School for all ages 9:30 am
One service 10:30 am
Fellowship Time 11:30 am
Nursery will be available for infants, toddlers and 2s
Extended care for 3-5 year olds
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Each One, Greet One
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
Spring is a time of renewal and growth. The Welcoming Committee at Hudson is a big part
of renewal and growth.
When visitors attend our church for the first time we try to make their experience in a new
place as friendly as possible.
The Greeters, who are volunteers under the Welcoming Committee, are
positioned at the main entrance and Cranbrook entrance to say hello to all
and extend a hand of friendship.
Our committee is in the process of trying to start up a new way to reach out
to our visitors by giving them a gift upon their first visit.
We also send them a note card, again as a gesture of thanks and friendship.
Hopefully all visitors feel welcome and appreciated for visiting
In order for our church to grow, we must reach out to all visitors, embrace them and encourage
their return. Our job is well done when the visitors return. Hopefully, this beautiful weather will bring
people out and we will keep having a good list of visitors.
Happy Spring from the Welcoming Committee.
New Baby!
Our Sympathies To
The Families And Friends Of
Rosa Lee O'Neal, A. B. Congleton's Sister
Ora Thomason Pharr, Michelle Phillips' Grandmother
Congratulations to
Christine & Harry Bond
on the birth of their first
child, Jason West Bond
on March 31, 2015.
God's Blessings on the Bond family.
William Anderson, Father of Tom Anderson
Isabel Brock
Larry Strong
Ann Hubbard
Iris Owen Harrison, Pat Hedrick's Sister
Brown Bag Lunch with Pastor
Mac - Monday, May 4th
at noon in Westminster Hall
- Please bring a bag lunch.
Drinks and napkins provided.
Single Way
Single Way meets each Tuesday for lunch at 1 pm. Join this group of never-married, widowed,
or divorced over 60 year-olds for fun, food, fellowship.
April 28 - BBQ Lodge
May 5 - Olive Garden
For info, contact Val Jones,
May 12 - No Lunch Scheduled
878-0098
May 19 - Imperial Garden
Mary 26 - Vivo Italian
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What a welcome Spring we are
having at HMP. The children and
teachers have been enjoying
beautiful days at school. It’s so
nice to see our little ones out
strolling with their friends while
our older children have fun in
the Playgarden.
HMP has several events in April. On Tuesday
April 21st we welcomed the NC History Museum
to teach our children about wind, they even
made kites. Our annual Trike-A-Thon, benefiting
St. Jude’s Research Hospital was held on
Wednesday April 22nd followed by a walking
field trip to our neighbors at Zaytoun Dental on
Friday April 24th.
We are very excited to invite everyone to our
Family Fun Night and Silent Auction on Friday
April 24th from 5:00-7:30pm. Our POP’s (Parents
of Preschoolers) committee have planned a
fun night with inflatables, face painting, Farmer
Mary and her animals, food trucks and so much
more. Step inside to Westminster Hall and place
your bids during
the Silent Auction.
Local merchants
have generously
donated their
goods and
services to HMP,
let’s thank them
with a big turnout
at our auction.
Memorials & Gifts
Given by:
George & Judy Dennis
Marian Mayes
John Mayes
Janet Grogan
Bob Toth
Dr. Frank J. Louws
Don & Nancy St. Onge
Lewis L. Deitz
Claire & Joy Schaefer
Aubrey, Shirley & Richard Blanks
Jack Schurman
Steven & Marilyn Allison
Dick & Jess Ives
Sandi & John Gorham
Marjorie & Jeffrey Strong
Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm Williams
Joanna Harmon
Peggy Gaona
Helen Nixon
Linda McQueen
Ned Frazier
Carol Poulas
Jackie Robbins
James and Karene Bell
Rachel Circle
Given in Memory of:
Amy Newton
Rosa O’Neal (A.B. Congleton’s sister)
Louise & Ed Clemmer
Jack Andrews
Henry Fleming
Herb Underwood
Larry Strong
Isabel Brock
Given in Honor of:
April Morris
Given to:
Youth Program
Presbyterian Women, Rachel Circle
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Deacon Ministries I love spring! It is a beautiful time of year when this magnificent earth shakes
off the dull, grayness of winter and blankets itself with fresh green grass and
bright, jewel-colored flowers. The temperatures soar and warm our chilly
bones. And best of all we rejoice in our Savior’s Resurrection! Alleluia!
While we enjoy this wonderful time of year and bask in the hope and
renewal of Easter let us all remember that there are
those around us who are hurting for various reasons.
They may be grieving for a loved one, struggling
with illness, dealing with a broken heart or loss of
hope. The list of reasons people may be suffering is
probably very long, unfortunately. So while you are
giving thanks to God for this joyous season please
remember to pray for those in need.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all
comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that
we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we
ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
If you or someone you know is suffering or in need, please contact the Deacons through
the church website, the Deacon Prayer line or by filling out a blue prayer card located in
the pews. The Deacons are here for you.
Becky Hughes, Deacon on Call for April.
To contact a Deacon, call the Deacon Prayer Line at 919-787-1086.
Class of 2015
Betsy Bedini
Jeffrey Coonse
Karen Gaither
Becky Hughes
Caroline Rohs
Deacon On Call
Class of 2016
Elizabeth Bales
Judie Greenawalt
Gretchen McDuffie
Andrea Mouw
John Whisler
Becky Hughes is the Deacon on Call for
April and John Whisler is the Deacon
on Call for May. If you need to contact
the DOC, call the Deacon Prayer
Line at the office at 787-1086 and
leave a confidential message for the
Deacons.
Class of 2017
Charlene Fields
Shirley Hall
Alexandra Hatcher
Jeff Johnson
Dana Stull
Habitat for
Humanity
Special Offering
In worship on May 10, we
will have a special offering
for Habitat for Humanity
of Wake County. The funds raised will go
to the HFH Interfaith Build that Hudson is
participating in. Please give generously to
help increase the availability of affordable
housing in Wake County.
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For our May
meeting, the
Bonhoeffer
Babes will read
and discuss The
Practice of the
Presence of God
by Brother Lawrence. Come join our group
of women who love to read! We will meet
at Denise Crosson’s home
on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00
pm. For our June and July
meetings we will read The
Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst.
Contact Kelly Boone
([email protected]) for
more information.
Happy Mother's Day
Happy
Father's Day
The Memorial Gifts Committee
suggests you consider honoring or
remembering your mothers and fathers
with a gift to the Memorial Gifts Fund
on this Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Thank you for considering a memorial gift to
Hudson Memorial. To make a gift, see Pat
Cash in the church office, or give online at
hmpc.org
Hudson Memorial Church Staff
4921 Six Forks Road,
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 787-1086
Fax (919) 510-9990
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Mac Schafer
Debbie Kirk
Philip Hayden
Frank Boyd
Carol Yeargin
Heather Brannon
Pat Cash
Tiffany Foster
Patty Shaver
Hope Parangi
Dorothy Roche
Joyce Hawkins
Pastor and Head of Staff, ([email protected])
Associate Pastor for Spiritual Growth and Nurture, ([email protected])
Director of Music Ministry ([email protected])
Director of Youth Ministries ([email protected]
Organist ([email protected])
Children's Choir Director ([email protected])
Church Business Administrator ([email protected])
Bookkeeper ([email protected])
Administrative Assistant ([email protected])
Church Hostess ([email protected])
Hudson Memorial Preschool Director ([email protected])
Hudson Memorial Preschool
Assistant Director ([email protected])
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