WBPC Weekly Update February 8, 2015 Welcome visitors! As Jesus Christ welcomes each one of us, we hope you sense the friendly welcome of this congregation of God’s people. Let us know how we can be of assistance to you! CALENDAR: February 8-15 Sunday, February 8 Breakfast, FH Sunday School Morning Worship, Sanctuary Officer Ordination/Installation Fellowship Committee, FH @TheTable Worship Rehearsal, FH Deacons, Parlor Social Justice Forum, Library Afternoon Youth Sunday School, YR @TheTable Worship, FH Session, Parlor Youth Fellowship, FH, YR Tuesday, February 10 Presbyterian Women, Parlor Chancel Ringers, Sanctuary Wednesday, February 11 Bible Study/Prayer Group, Parlor Wednesday Night Live, FH Chancel Choir, MR Thursday, February 12 Stephen Ministers, Library @TheTable Rehearsal, FH Evangelism Meeting, Parlor Sunday, February 15 Sunday School Morning Worship, Sanctuary PW Fellowship Circle, FH @TheTable Worship Rehearsal, FH Social Justice Forum, Library Afternoon Youth Sunday School, YR @TheTable Worship, FH Mission/Outreach, Parlor Youth Fellowship, FH, YR PRAYER CONCERNS 8:45 9:30 10:30 11:45 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:15 5:00 6:30 6:30 10:00 7:00 9:30 5:45 7:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 9:30 10:30 11:45 3:00 3:30 4:15 5:00 5:00 6:30 Nursery—Two nurseries are provided in the Education building for infants through three-year-olds during both worship services. Children’s Worship Bags and Bulletins— Available in the narthex and fellowship hall. Children's Chapel—Children 4 years old by August 31 thru 2nd grade are invited to join us each Sunday (except the first Sunday of the month) for songs, stories and activities. Following the Message for Children, an usher will escort children from the back of the sanctuary to the Children's Chapel (211) in the Ed Building. Please pick up your child after services. Children’s Chapel Schedule Today: Jesus and the Children Story-Suzanne Smith; Greeter-CarolynEsbenshade Next Sunday: The Transfiguration of Jesus Story-Beth Milchuck; Greeter-CarolynEsbenshade Bread for the World Convention NC Annual Convention, Raleigh NC, March 28 What can you do to end hunger? Plenty. Join us and find out how: www.eventbrite.com MEMBERS: Joyce Barbour, Kaye Byrd, Daisy Lowery, Gwen Orilio, Peggy Reese, John and Mary Jane Roberts, Dot and Jimmie Smith, Peggy Stevens, Mavis Stott, Bonnie and Jeanne Carter FAMILY/FRIENDS: Honey Dunn (mother of Jeanne Alderson and grandmother of Mollie, Caroline, and Annie Tucker), Debra Falkner (cousin of Peggy Stevens), Ben Glasgow (brother of Lori Grippo), Ruthanne Munro, Lauren Snyder (granddaughter of LouGene and Jim Hemphill), Beth Vanderkin(friend of Peggy Stevens) REX REHAB APEX: Louise Beck ABBOTSWOOD: Margaret Pittman UNIHEALTH/THE OAKS: Betsy Roberts BRIGHTON GARDENS: Jo Gilmore SUNRISE REHAB: Dot Gebbie Congratulations extended to Carol and Tommy Parker upon the birth of their grandson, Nolan Richards. Six-Week Lenten Bible Study Beginning February 26: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus Join Betty Connette on Thursdays during the season of Lent as, together, we encounter the life and ministry of Jesus in a fresh and exciting way. In The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus, author and renowned pastor Adam Hamilton explores the earthly ministry of Jesus to help us hear his teaching and view his actions anew by drawing upon insights from history, archaeology, and the geography of the Holy Land. Using videos shot on location, Hamilton takes us to the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized and the wilderness where he was tempted. We'll see the ruins of ancient Capernaum, where Jesus healed the sick, and ascend the mountain where he gave his most famous sermon. We'll travel across the Sea of Galilee, and we'll visit the last remaining community of Samaritans in the world. Finally, we'll travel to Jerusalem, where Jesus spent his final days. This 6week "visual" journey into the heart of the land where Jesus walked, will surely deepen our understanding of Jesus' life, while also increasing our love and faith in Him. (Betty will facilitate our study on Thursdays, February 26-April 2. Please call or email the church office by Thursday, February 19 to register for this series of one-hour classes and indicate your preference of meeting time: 7:00 p.m. or noon.) Support Gwen Orilio If you are like many at WBPC, you are looking for a way (in addition to prayer) to support our own Gwen Orilio, who was just recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She's a wonderful 31 year old mother, wife, daughter, sister, teacher, and coach who gives so much to so many, and now could use some giving back. There will be a 5K run on her behalf on February 21 and you can donate or participate by visiting www.gwenstrong.com. The family is thankful for the outpouring of love and support already received and asks for your continued prayers. Ash Wednesday Worship Service February 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Join us February 18 at 6:30 p.m. as we begin our Lenten journey with a contemplative worship service of scripture, prayer, and music, which includes the imposition of ashes and communion. Our meal will be begin at 5:45 p.m. Reservations are needed for the meal. We will serve lentil and vegetable soup free of charge. It’s Preschool Registration Time! @TheTable Worship: Sundays at 5PM Please join us every Sunday for @TheTable worship at 5:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall for this coffeehouse style worship. @The Table will host a dynamic Jazz Vespers with Mime Ministry at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22. Registration has begun for next fall. Between January 15 and 31, we are registering those who are currently enrolled, siblings, and church members. If you have a preschooler or know someone who does, please let them know. We will be having an Open House and Registration for the community and others interested at 10:00 a.m. on February 2. Large print bulletins and hymnals, listening devices, and back pillows are available upon request from the ushers. WBPC office hours M-F 9-2; phone: 919-851-4713; website: www.wbpresbyterian.org Wednesday Night Live This Week! Church Staff This Wednesday, February 11, Santi Matthews will lead us through a way to pray as we create our own prayer sticks. Enjoy this fun, beautiful and simple way to turn to God in prayer. Betty Connette (x11) Pastor [email protected] Bruce Grady (x17) Associate Pastor [email protected] Wednesday Night Live Join your church family for fun and fellowship on Wednesday evenings. The winter session of Wednesday Night Live has begun. All programs are designed to be inter-generational and fun. Invite your neighbors and friends and plan to be present! Janet Cherry (x16) Music Director/Organist [email protected] Sign up on the Sunday attendance form or call or email the church office by noon on Monday the week of the event. Śānti Matthews (x10) Administrative Assistant [email protected] Dates: January 14-March 18 Time: Dinner: 5:45~6:30; Classes 6:30~7:25 Cost for dinner: $7 / $5 ages 6-9 / free for ages 5 & under Van-Anthoney Hall AWS Worship Leader [email protected] February 11: Prayer Craft Pittman: Beef Tips, Rice, Green Beans February 18: Ash Wednesday Worship Service Free Meal: Lentil Soup February 25: BINGO Pittman: Taco Bar March 4: Chili Cook-Off Check out our website Chili, Salad, Dessert www.wbpresbyterian.org March 11: Hip Hop Dancers to find updates about Amedeo’s: Italian Dinner programs and meals. March 18: Open Mic Night Pittman Surprise! Don't forget Valentine’s Day next Saturday! And while you are out shopping for your lovely better half, do not forget to pick up something for Urban Ministry Food Bags: canned meat, carrots, beans, tomatoes, fruit, applesauce, bagged grits, rice, beans, mac & cheese, powdered milk, peanut butter, and cereal. Drop it off by the Fellowship Hall in the plastic bins. Scout Sunday is February 22! On Sunday, February 22, we will celebrate the work of the scouts in our community and in our church. The Scout Law says that a "Scout is Reverent" and the Scouts of all ages promise to do their "Duty to God". These values strengthen youth character in their family, community, and faith. The Scouts and adult leaders of our scouting program wish to thank WBPC for the 46 years that you have provided a place for the scouts to meet, learn valuable life skills, and, above all, a place to have fun. Thank you and we look forward to being a part of this church for many years to come. Dave Grace Youth Fellowship [email protected] Mollie Tucker Youth Fellowship [email protected] Bobbi Cross (919-233-9967) Preschool Director [email protected] Year End Financial Report 2014 - Thanks to Divine Intervention, good response to our pledge requests and opening offering, and managed spending for December, the Church ended the year with a small surplus. Our pledge receipts fell short of our budgeted amount by $17,960.00, but with an overage in opening offering and miscellaneous receipts of $10,407.00, and underspending of $7,406.00 we managed to end the year with a surplus of $147.28. 2015 - We had an excellent response in pledges; and when combined with an increased estimate for opening offering we were able to meet the requested budget as presented. This represents an increase of 10% over 2014. Again we wish to express our thanks for your effort in understanding the mission of our church and answering with great generosity. Glory To God Hymnal Order Form In late 2014, the WBPC Session approved the acquisition of the new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God. If you would like to donate a hymnal to remember or honor a special friend or relative, please complete this form (please print neatly) and return it with your donation of $21 per hymnal to the church office, or place in the offering plate. Make checks payable to WBPC. Please write Hymnal in the check memo line. Given by _______________________________________________ Phone #_______________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of hymnals requested: _________ x $21.00 each = $_______ Paid by ___check ___cash Bookplate to read: This hymnal is given to the glory of God by ______________________________________________________ In Memory of ______________________________________________________________________________ and/or In Honor of________________________________________________________________________________
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