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First Presbyterian Church
Volume 53, Issue 2
January 21, 2015
PRESBYGRAM
A covered dish lunch and informational
gathering hosted by the Finance Committee
on February 1st after the 11:00 a.m.
worship service. We have good news and
challenging news, and want to be sure you
know exactly what’s happening.
Bring a dish to share, and
get caught up on the
current financial picture of
our church!
Music
Music in Worship January
9 a.m. Early Service Music
January 25
Jen and Chris Tuft, duet
February 1
Jennie Hughes, Mimi Williams and Elizabeth Gulley, trio
February 8
Donna Baker, soloist
February 15 Audrey Puschinsky, piano
February 22 Solo handbell ringing by HPU student Madeline Herzog
New Year Choir Rehearsal Start-Up
COVENANT CHOIR
Open to anyone with an interest in singing for our 11 a.m. worship services
Begins Wed., Jan. 7 7:30-9:00 p.m.
MEMORIAL HANDBELLS
Adult Ringers, some music-reading experience helpful. We have openings from
time to time. Please contact Elizabeth if you are interested in ringing.
Wednesdays 5:15-6:00 p.m.
CHAPEL CHOIR
2nd-5th grades. We are preparing for a spring musical and invite all children to
participate! We have begun work on our musical for the spring ‘The Puzzling Parables’
to be presented in early May. Rehearses Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
YOUTH CHOIR
6th-12th grades. Preparing for Youth Sunday, March 22 and for the SC Youth Choir
Festival at Springmaid Beach, April 24-26. Sundays at 5:15 p.m.
YOUTH HANDBELLS 6th-12th grades. We have openings for ringers! Contact Elizabeth for information.
Rehearses Sundays at 4:15-5:00 p.m.
K-1st grades. Preparing to sing this spring. Rehearsals through end of March.
Sundays from 5:15-6:00 p.m.
CHAPEL CHIMES
3rd-5th grades. Learning to read music & ring; play in worship this spring.
Begins Sun., January 25 5:15-6:00 p.m.
CHERUB CHOIR
GLORY TO GOD
The Presbyterian Hymnal
Newly-published hymnal from the PC(USA)
♪ Over 800 hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs
♪ Approximately 50% of included hymns are from the 1990 Presbyterian hymnal
♪ Remaining hymns are from former Presbyterian hymnals, other
denominational songbooks, individual authors and composers
♪ Music covering all major historical and contemporary sacred genres, including
approximately thirty-five African American/Gospel hymns and music from six
different continents
♪ worship aids and printed liturgies for Sunday services (including baptism and
the Lord's Supper) and services for daily prayer
A new hymnal has been published by the PC(USA)! The hymnal, titled ‘Glory to
God’, was over 5 years in the making beginning in 2008 with the appointment of the
Presbyterian Committee on Congregation Song (PCOCS). This group analyzed
hymnals from other denominations, praise and worship trends, global music, and
previous Presbyterian Hymnals. The result of their work, ‘Glory to God’ has been highly acclaimed and well-received by churches
all over the country.
In the fall of 2013, our Worship Committee voted to review the newly published hymnal. The committee felt it was appropriate to
review the newest hymnal being put forth by the PC USA denomination. In the spring of this year, the Worship Committee formed a
review sub-committee consisting of: Sally Tarolli (chair), Joanna Davis, Meagan Lewis, Gene Beazlie, Billie Porter, Beth Workman;
and staff members, Ken, Elizabeth and Judith.
The sub-committee found many positive attributes in its review; perhaps the most salient quality being that ‘Glory to God’ bridges the
gap between generations, both old and new. The consensus of the Worship Committee is that the new hymnal has broad appeal .
In addition to containing great hymns of the Church and very familiar older hymns that are not in the 1990 hymnal, it includes
more contemporary songs and global songs which are more sing-able and represent musical traditions of our wider Christian family.
We are excited by the contents of the new hymnal and feel it will present the opportunity for us to expand our musical experiences in
our worship services while maintaining our musical heritage and traditions.
The Session unanimously approved ordering ‘Glory to God’ with funding for the purchase to come from donations and gifts given
in memory and/or honor of loved ones. The hymnals will be purchased when enough donations and gifts have been received.
We estimate 500 hymnals are needed for the congregation and choir at a price of $20.00 for a pew
edition. Other purchase options are available as well.
Please consider purchasing one or more hymnals! Your honorary/memorial hymnal will be marked
with a bookplate on the inside cover and used by many worshipers for years to come!
Copies of the new hymnals will be in the gathering space for your perusal after worship and
committee members will be on-hand to answer questions and take orders. Articles about the hymnal
and much more information can be found online at: www.presbyterianhymnal.org/resources
QR code for online list of hymnal contents
Glory To God Hymnal Order Form
Please complete and return to the church office.
______ 9780664503130 Pew edition $20.00
______ 9780664503239 Enlarged Print $25.00
In Honor of ___________________________________________________________________
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In Memory of____________________________________________________________________________
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Given by____________________________________________________________________________
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Mission
Main Street Coalition ~ Fill the Bus
The “Fill the Bus Campaign” is an ongoing food collection project focused on providing canned goods and other
non-perishables to local food banks. In January we are collecting peanut butter and jelly. Collection baskets are in
the pantry (the former choir robe room).
Career Connection meets each Monday morning from 8:30-10:00 in the Session Room of the Church. A
workbook that covers fundamental job-search strategy is provided each participant. Trained facilitators lead the
discussions along with having at least one guest speaker each month. This mission was started about four years ago.
Many have attended and many have found employment.
ACTS Ministry
The unsheltered homeless in High Point are in need of tents, sleeping bags, small portion food, water, and paper
products for their nourishment needs. Members with items to donate can call Dick Becker at 869-3145 so he can
pick it up or drop them off in the gathering area.
Mobile Meals Needs Your Help
Are you between jobs? Newly retired? A young mother who can spare an hour or two? Mobile Meals needs
volunteers on Tuesday mornings! If you can possibly spare an hour and a half each Tuesday or one time per month,
please consider helping with this local mission. The rewards are immeasurable. Please call Pat Hudspeth at 6870923 or the church office at 884-2248 if you are interested in volunteering.
Upcoming Events
Reading Group meets the second Wednesday
of each month at 10:00am in the church
library. Anyone is welcome to join the
discussion of any of the following selections:
 February 11 – My Bright Abyss by
Christian Wiman
 March 11 – Jesus, My Father, The Cia,
and Me by Ian Morgan Cron
 April 8 – Open Secrets by Richard
Lischer
 May 13 – Just As I Am by Billy Graham
Discover FPC
If you are interested in learning more about the
various opportunities for growth, worship, and
serving, join us for our next Discover FPC
class. Discover FPC is a gathering hosted by
the staff of First Presbyterian Church on a
quarterly basis. It is held on Sunday mornings
at 9:45 in the session room, in the adult
classroom suite below the sanctuary. Here at
FPC, we want you to have the opportunity to
discover the various ways you might engage
your life of faith here. This class will give you
the chance to get to know us and learn more
about our church.
Please register for this 3-week series of
“Discover FPC” by contacting Erin Bowers at
884-2248 or [email protected].
Discover FPC will be held April 19, 26, and
May 3, 2015; and July 19, 26, and August 2,
2015.
Flower Calendar Dates
The following dates are
available on our church
flower calendar: January 25,
February 1, March 1, 8, 22,
April 12, and 26. If you
would like to place flowers in the sanctuary on
one of these dates, please contact Lynne
Ledford at 803-2186.
Bettye White Women’s Retreat
Mark your calendars! The Bettye White
Women’s Retreat at the river, a church-wide
event, will be held Saturday, March 21st at
River Landing. More details will be disclosed
as the event approaches.
Deriter
The Deriter Club will meet Wednesday
February 11th at 12 p.m. in the FLC and High
School Sunday School room for lunch and a
movie together.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Come enjoy our weekly Wednesday night
dinner and Bible study. Dinner is at 5:45 p.m.
so be sure to RSVP! Bible Study will be at 6:30
p.m. and we will review how the Bible came
to be, and how that affects the way we read
and interpret it; different understandings of
the concept of the Authority of Scripture, and
what it means to call the Bible “God’s
Word;” and, we will look at some ways
Scripture can shed light on some of today’s
issues, using the various understandings of
Scripture’s authority.
Nurture
Children’s Ministries News
Sunday Afternoons - for Children K-5th Grade –
Children in this age group have an opportunity
every Sunday afternoon to participate in a world
renowned Montessori based program called Godly
Play where children can explore their faith through
story, wonder and play.
Kids of the Covenant - for 4th and 5th Graders –
We still meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, but for
about a month now we’ve been meeting upstairs in
the Youth Room where we have access to the
foosball, ping pong and pool tables. These older
kids, often called ‘tweens because they feel too old
for the children’s ministries, and yet, they are too
young for the middle school youth groups.
Activities are usually service projects or games, and
always FUN. Parents, mark your calendars for the
second and fourth Sundays through April. There’s
definitely room for more participants, and friends
are welcome, too. Come and see!
Dates of Upcoming Events:
After Godly Play, children can go to music classes
for Cherub Choir (K – 1st grade) or Chapel Chimes
(3rd – 5th grade). Parents are always welcome to stay
and be a helper. Most parents use the two hours to
do other things knowing their kids are safe with
trusted church leaders. Come and see – we have
lots of room for more children!
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Jan 25th at 12:00 ~ Kids of the Covenant
(grades 4-5)
Jan 25th at 4:15 ~ Godly Play (grades K-5)
Feb 1st at 4:15 ~ Godly Play (grades K-5)
Feb 8th at 12:00 ~ Kids of the Covenant
(grades 4-5)
Feb 8th at 4:15 ~ Godly Play (grades K-5)
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4:15 p.m. – Godly Play (K-5 grade)
5:15 p.m. – Cherub Choir (K-1st grade)
5:15 p.m. – *Chapel Chimes (3rd-5th grade)
Sunday School - for all ages is from 9:40 – 10:40
a.m. every Sunday – Children are to be taken to
and picked up from the following classrooms:
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Ages 2-3 – Preschool room 103
Ages 4, 5, K – Preschool room 102
Grades 1-3 – Upstairs room 203
Grades 4-5 – Upstairs room 205
Service Opportunities – If you are interested in
being a helper in any of the following ministries
with children:
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Sunday School classes (9:40 a.m.)
Wee Kirk/Junior Kirk (during 11:00 a.m.
worship service)
Sunday afternoon Godly Play (4:15 p.m.)
Seasonal activities – Lent/Advent
Vacation Bible School
Contact Director Kristina Gilbert,
[email protected]
“There are no volunteers in the church – only servant priests
fulfilling their ministries.” – Rev. Dr. Ken Broman-Fulks
Our school collected 161 cans of food
for the Fill the Bus Campaign.
The Four Year Old Class wrote a
Thanksgiving litany that was used during our
chapel time.
An annual event at Christmas is making gingerbread houses. The children really look
forward to this event. This year we used foam so the house can be used again. We put
an LED light inside each one. Parents helped the children with this craft.
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women Tea - Monday, February 2nd at 11:45 a.m.
Nursery Available
Program: Storyteller, Liz Samuels. She will tell stories she has
written about her family.
Make or cancel reservations by calling the church office 884-2248 or
emailing Ashley at [email protected]
Are you working or have other commitments? Come and leave as your
schedule allows.
Lunch $6 – small tea sandwiches, scones, cheesecake and chocolate nut
mini tart, pound cake, teas: Earl Grey, orange herbal, and regular black.
Upcoming Events 2015
Dates
February 2
11:45 a.m.
March 2
11:45 a.m.
April 6
*6:00 p.m.
May 4
11:45 a.m.
Program Speaker and/or Topic
Liz Samuels, Communities in Schools Coordinator at Northwood Elementary and former
teacher at Ferndale Middle. Liz will share stories she has written about her family.
Come join us for a Tea/luncheon this month.
Estie Culler Bennington, author of Insanity on the Road to Glory
Former Clerk of Superior Court in Guilford County
Cathy Weaver, Executive Director of Guide Posts of Strength, Inc.
GPS is a nonprofit resource designed to help local cancer patients and their families
better navigate their cancer journey. Cathy is a former columnist for the Greensboro
News and Record and the author of chemofields.com, a blog about her breast cancer
journey. http://www.cancergps.org
*Note: This is an evening meeting
Annual Meeting including Honorary Life Membership and Installation of Officers
Nominations for PW Honorary Life Membership
An Honorary Life Membership (HLN) in Presbyterian Women is conferred upon a woman or man in recognition
of faithful service in some area of the church’s work. Moderators, teachers, leaders, officers, pastors and
missionaries have been among the recipient of this honor.
You should note past recipients of this award so as not to nominate one already honored. Then prayerfully
consider nominating someone with the qualities indicated in the description above. Write the name of the
individual in the blank provided below and return this form by March 15, 2015. You can mail nominations to First
Presbyterian Church, 918 North Main Street, High Point, NC 27262, Attn: Deborah Lucas, Spiritual Enrichment
Moderator; or you may leave it in the church secretary’s office. All names will be considered by the Life
Membership Committee who will make the final choice.
The following persons are former recipients: Mrs. Roy Watts, Mrs. James Hogg, Mrs. Felix Miller, Sr., Mrs. John
Womack, Sr., Mrs. John W. Herndon, Mrs. MacLean B. Leath, Mrs. Robert G. Culp, Jr., Mrs. A.B. Croom, Mrs.
George E. White, Mrs. Ralph J. Cox, Mrs. Winfred Douglas, Mrs. Carl Bailey, Mrs. Tom McNeill, Mrs. Ed Post,
Mrs. Curtis Glenn, Dr. & Mrs. Kirk Allen, Jr., Mrs. Eloise Taylor, Mrs. J. Edward Pleasants, Mrs. George A. Cooke,
Mrs. B. Guy Shivers, Mrs. Richard D. Meisky, Mrs. Marie N. Sloop, Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Frances Fraser, Mrs.
Ralph Brimley, Mrs. Murray White, Jr., Mrs. Richard Bosch, Mrs. Dan Mellinger, Mrs. Laura Boyles, Mrs. Sara
Ledford, Mrs. Frances Hollahan, Mrs. Joann Jones, Mrs. Maxine Miller, Mrs. Phyllis Robbins, Mrs. Margaret Peake,
Mrs. Carolyn Morgan, Mrs. Lyl Clinard, Mrs. Paula Hunt, Mrs. Sally Tarolli, Mrs. Betty Recoulley, Mrs. Willa Grey
Connor, Mrs. Dorris Koontz, Mrs. Sarah Glover, Mrs. Katy Bobb, Mrs. Sara Kelly.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, please exercise this privilege and responsibility. We have so many in our congregation
who have given of themselves to our church and its work who deserve this honor.
Please place the name of ________________________________ in nomination for the highest honor given by the
Presbyterian Women – an Honorary Life Membership.
Submitted by ____________________________
Offices held or services rendered:
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Birthdays!
In an effort to be the friendliest church in town, the Congregational Care Committee is including a monthly
birthday list of our members in the Presbygram. Happy February Birthday! If your name is not listed, please call the
church office and tell us your birth date so we can add it to our records.
William Robertson, III
Jack Farrar, Jr.
Jessica Fraley
Steven Owens
Terri Post
Samuel Magill, III
Cadence Rainey
Katelyn Bilton
Chris Tuft
Adam Ellis
Alex Garrou
Libby Grein
Doris Blue
Stacey Hanf
Ed Henriques
Karen Perdue
Lauren Biddy
Edward Wright, Jr.
Fred Teague
John Cooper
Caryn Peksa
Beth Breece
Candace Icenhour
Lindsey Owings
Sue Robertson
Shannon Bruins
Brian Kemp
Hailey Post
Marcella McInnis
Murray White, Jr.
Mimi Williams
2/1
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2/2
2/3
2/3
2/3
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2/4
2/5
2/6
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2/11
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2/12
2/13
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2/14
2/15
2/15
JD White, Jr.
Chase Redding
Melissa Tatum
Pam Coldwell
Deborah Parker
Deb Mabe
Nieca Sharrard
Starla White
Dalton Grein
Kyle Setliff
Samantha Bridge
Van Harris
Cortland Roberson
Karen Icenhour
Rusty VanLandingham
Ann Bump
Randy Jones, Jr.
Rebecca Rutledge
Ellen Barnhardt
Lyn Chandler
Lisa Murray
Katy Bobb
Ray Bretzmann
David Cook
April Jones
Billie Porter
Charles Brockmann
Gary Icenhour
Scott Bethune
Addison Bruins
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Memorial Gifts
Memorials have been received from
Ron & Linda Greene
Dr. Maria Puschinsky
Martha, John & James Millard
Jerry & Phyllis Robbins
Brown & Betty Cumby
Sara McClure, Frances McClure, & Martha McClure Wilson
Leon & Anne Dulin Joyner
Judith Millar
Cynthia Beardall
In honor of:
John & Elizabeth Gulley
Chuck, Lynne, Jessica & Carly Ledford by Ken & Lois Freeman
Ralph & Marliyn Shore
Bill & Jo Ann Leist by Ken & Doby Frazier
Tammy L. Wright
John & Eleanor McGinty by Ken & Doby Frazier
Ken & Lois Freeman
Willa Grey Connor by David L. Connor
Helen D. Congdon
Bruce & Nancy Laney by John & Elizabeth Gulley
Bob & Leah Martin
David L. Connor
Lynn Hamilton
David & Karen Perry
Beth Breece
George & Jaclyn Fouts
George & MaryAnne Smith
Drew Nealeans
Circle 4
Memorials have been received for
Jay Van Kleef
Carol Courts
Bill McDowell & Billy Tarn
Ted Ramsay
Kathleen Bell
Paul Corsentino
Vann Nealeans
Dan Mellinger
Kathleen Minchak
Bettye White
Billy E. Connor
Congregational Care
Congratulations to Eric and Kathryn Cottone in the December 28th birth of their daughter Eliza Jean
Cottone and the new grandparents David and Jean White.
Congratulations to Ken and Suzette Broman-Fulks in the December 29th birth of their granddaughter Eaddy
Hazel Broman-Fulks.
The sympathy of the congregation is extended to…
… Sharon Stover in the December 17th death of her husband, Jay Van Kleef.
… the family of Carol Allen in her January 3rd death.
Hospitalized: Wayne Veach, HPR.
Recovering at Home: Carl Adams, 3518 Langdale Drive, High Point, NC 27265.
Continuing Prayer: Nelle Bailey, 1575 John Knox Dr. PB215, Colfax, 27235; Ryland Redpath, 910
Northshore Ct., High Point, 27265; Hazel Long, 1575 John Knox Dr. Apt. C204, Colfax, 27235; Lois Blue,
McEwen House, 1315 Greensboro Rd., Room 8012, High Point, NC 27260; Nelda Hylton, 1575 John Knox
Dr., Apt. 136 Muirfield, Colfax, NC, 27235; Jan Cheek; Loretta Hoppe, 3808 Blairwood St., High Point,
NC 27265; JD McGuinn, 220 Westdale Dr., High Point, NC 27265; Sadie Martin, 1575 John Knox Dr.
Muirfield 230, Colfax, NC 27235; Skip Queen, 1206 Devlin Ct, High Point, NC 27262; Dorris Koontz, 1575
John Knox Drive, Apt D205, Colfax, 27235; Etta Walser, Westchester Manor, 1765 Westchester Drive,
Room 413, High Point, NC 27262; Marc Mann; Ann Levina, 619 W Lexington Ave., High Point, NC
27262; John McGinty, 1575 John Knox Dr PB125, Colfax, 27235; Priscilla Davis, 1765 Westchester Drive,
Apt 320, High Point, NC 27262; Judy Haworth, 1575 John Knox Drive, PB118, Colfax, NC 27235; Kay
Hodge, 2680 N. Forrest Rd. Apt 240, Getzville, NY 14068; Mike Postler; Hunter Davis, 301 Pineridge
Dr., High Point, NC 27262.
Military: Seth Hall, 91-1139 Kamoaha Loop #3-G,
Kapolei HI 96707; Mitchell Kiser; John Cooper, Lcpl
Cooper, John D., 129 Acorn Way, Richlands, NC 28574;
Lance Corporal Charles D. Peksa, 300 Village Drive,
Apt. L7, Jacksonville, NC 28546; and Colonel Scott W.
Kelly, 135 Gorgas Rd., Wahiawa, HI 96786; Gary
Burnett.
The Workingest Church
January 2014
Please make note of the date you are scheduled to
serve in your area of ministry
Acolytes
January 4
January 11
January 18
January 25
Logan Hanf and Maddie Brown
Trip Muray and Khloe Roberson
Meredith Harron and Mallory Cook
Communion – No Acolytes
Wee Kirk
January 4
January 11
January 18
January 25
Marianne King
Kelly Wesney
Hollis Bethune
Daphne Roberson
Infant Nursery Schedule
January 4
Jeanne Lassiter
January 11
Casey Lowe
January 18
Meagan Lewis / Jen Tuft
January 25
Alison Grein
Ushers
January 18
January 25
Bill Davis Jr., Barbara Becker, Nancy Blue, and Ray Bretzmann
Elizabeth Briggs, Ann Busby, Aaron Clinard, and Mike Cook
Raven Ash, Afternoon Office Assistant, Ext. 33
[email protected]
Honey Humphrey, Morning Office Assistant, Ext. 33
[email protected]
Sheila Beane, Office Manager, Ext. 32
[email protected]
Ashley Beason, Church Secretary, Ext. 21
[email protected]
Kristina Gilbert, Director of Children’s Ministries, Ext. 22
[email protected]
Judith Millar, Organist, Ext. 28
[email protected]
Elizabeth Gulley, Director Of Music, Ext. 29
[email protected]
Jeanette Quick Sandlin, Director of Christian Ed., Ext. 24
[email protected]
Ken Meeks, Parish Associate
[email protected]
Erin Kesterson Bowers, Associate Minister, Ext. 25
[email protected]
Ken Broman-Fulks, Senior Minister, Ext. 30
[email protected]
Staff
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