First Presbyterian Church
PRESBYGRAM
Volume 53, Issue 5
March 4, 2015
Holy Week and Easter
Special Services of Worship
Palm Sunday, March 29
9:00 – Worship
11:00 – Worship
Maundy Thursday, April 2
7:00 p.m. – Remembrance of Last
Supper and Service of Tenebrae
Easter Sunday, April 5
8:30 a.m. – Celebration of the
Resurrection
11:00 a.m. – Celebration of the
Resurrection
12:00 noon – Children’s Easter
Egg Hunt
join us in worship during this
holiest of weeks
Music
Music in Worship for March
9 a.m. Early Service Music
March 8
Men’s Quartet
March 15
Larry Porter, piano
March 22
Youth Ensemble
11 a.m. Worship Serice
March 15
Memorial Handbells
March 22
Youth Choir and Youth Handbells – YOUTH SUNDAY
9:45 rehearsal
9:00 rehearsal
HOLY WEEK
Sunday, March 29 Palm Sunday 11:00 a.m.
CHAPEL CHOIR AND CHERUB CHOIRS, FPC BRASS ENSEMBLE
PALM SUNDAY PROCESSIONAL & ANTHEMS
Maundy Thursday and Tenebrae Service, April 2, 7:00 p.m.
MUSIC FOR TENEBRAE BY COVENANT CHOIR AND SOLOISTS
Sunday, April 5 Easter 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
IDENTICAL SERVICES WITH GUEST TRUMPET PLAYERS ACCOMPANYING THE COVENANT CHOIR
Sunday March 22, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Jason McKinney, Bass-Baritone
Mr. Christopher A. Galey, Pianist
Present a recital “Moments with Paul Robeson”
Host Partner: First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Jason McKinney, bass-baritone and Mr. Christopher A.
Bagley, pianist present a recital titled “Moments with Paul
Robeson,” a musical presentation inspired by the great
singer and humanitarian Paul Robeson. Mr. McKinney and
Mr. Bagley bring to the concert stage the tribulations and triumphs throughout the life of the famous AfricanAmerican Paul Robeson (1898-1976). As an athlete, scholar, actor, lawyer, and advocate for the equal rights of
people around the world, Paul Robeson is perhaps most remembered for his rich bass voice. Mr. McKinney brings
equal richness to Robeson’s signature songs. Mr. McKinney and Mr. Bagley regularly perform the play “Paul
Robeson” by Phillip Hayes Dean, and this recital throughout the United States and receive high acclaims.
GLORY TO GOD
The Presbyterian Hymnal
The Newly-published hymnal from the PC(USA)
The Worship Committee has set June 30th as the goal to raise all funds
for purchasing the new hymnal! We hope to place our order and
receive our new hymnals to use on Celebration Sunday in August of
this year.
We have received donations for the purchase of 200 hymnals. Thank
you to those of you who got us off to a magnificent beginning!
We have orders for enough large-print hymnals (large print editions
have hymn texts only, no music) and need approximately 300 more
pew edition hymnals to complete our order.
Anyone interested in purchasing a hymnal in memory or in honor of
someone simply needs to fill out and return the form at the bottom of
the page and appropriate funds to the church. The Session stipulated
that all funds be raised before we place the order, so the earlier we collect our funds the sooner we get our
hymnals.
If you are have questions about making a donation or about the hymnal itself, please contact Sally Tarolli
[email protected] or Elizabeth Gulley [email protected]. Or to learn more about the hymnal go to
http://www.pcusastore.com and click on the Presbyterian Hymnal link.
Glory To God Hymnal Order Form
Please complete and return to the church office.
______ 9780664503130 Pew edition $20.00
In Honor of ___________________________________________________________________
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In Memory of____________________________________________________________________________
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Given by____________________________________________________________________________
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Easter Lilies
If you wish to donate Easter lilies to be placed in the sanctuary, please fill in
the information below and turn it in to the church office by Sunday, March
29th. Cost of the lilies is $16.00 each. Please attach payment to order
form. Checks should be made out to First Presbyterian Church and marked
"lilies". The lilies will be delivered to our shut-ins by our Ushers following our
Easter services. Please print your information below.
Number of lilies ______ Given by _________________________________________
In honor of ___________________________________________________________
In memory of __________________________________________________________
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 March and April we are collecting apple sauce, canned fruit, and canned
vegetables. 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
Bettye White Women’s Retreat
Mark your calendars! The Bettye White
Women’s Retreat will be March 21st from 8:45
a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at River Landing. Do your
New Year’s Resolutions include growing closer
to Christ, strengthening your inner self, or
enriching your friendships? If so, you need to
join us “down by the river!” We have a vibrant
speaker in Dr. Sandi Gravett as well as many
activities to help us celebrate the joy of life in
happiness, laughter and God’s gifts. We ask that
everyone attending brings a photo of
something that brings you joy to share with
the group. Please plan to join us. Call the church
office to make your reservations.
First Presbyterian Golf Tournament
The High School Youth invite you to join them at
River Landing on March 21st from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
to support their Summer mission trip to the
Dominican Republic. There are 48 spaces available
and the entry fee is $50/person – sign up
individually or as a four person team. We'd love to
have men, women, and youth come and play golf
and join us for a fun day! Hole sponsorships are
also available for $75 – the name of your company
or message will be printed on a sign at your choice
of holes on the River Landing course. Please sign
up by calling the church office. Questions? Contact
co-leaders Brian Cheek at 471-4292 or Kevin
Bridge at 848-0578.
Flower Calendar Dates
The following dates are available on our church
flower calendar: March 8, May 31, June 7, 14, and
July 12, 19, and 26. If you would like to place
flowers in the sanctuary on one of these dates,
please contact Lynne Ledford at 803-2186.
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. Discover FPC will be held April
19, 26, and May 3, 2015; and July 19, 26, and August
2, 2015.Please register for this 3-week series of
“Discover FPC” by contacting Erin Bowers at 8842248 or [email protected].
Deriter Club
This month we will be attending the 31st Annual
Bach's Lunch series featuring a concert at 12:15
p.m. and lunch at 12:45 p.m. We will leave the
church at 11:30 on Tuesday, March 17. This is a
different week than our normal Deriters schedule.
Space is limited, please make your reservations by
calling the church office at 884-2248.
Reading Group meets the second Wednesday of
each month at 10:00 a.m. in the church
library. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion
of any of the following selections:
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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
Weekday Kindergarten
Do you have a child who is preschool age? Are you
looking for a great Preschool Program? The
Weekday Kindergarten at our church is just what
you are looking for. We are registering for the
2015—2016 school year. For more information
please call Katy Bobb at the church (884-2248) or at
home (454-6231).
Nurture
Children’s Ministries News
Safe Church Workshop for all Adults who work
with Children or Youth:
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Sunday, March 15, 1:30-3:00 p.m., or
Wednesday, March 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
If you currently work with children or youth in the
church, or if you think you might want to serve in
one of the many ministries with children or youth
in the future, this workshop is filled with essential
tools to keep our church a safe place. Choose one
workshop. Two are being offered to accommodate
schedules. Contact Jeanette Quick Sandlin or
Kristina Gilbert for more information –
[email protected]; [email protected]
Ministry Opportunities – If you enjoy children
and would like to help in any of the following:
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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
“There are no volunteers in the church – only servant
priests fulfilling their ministries.” – Rev. Dr. Ken
Broman-Fulks
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
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. Parents are always
welcome to stay and be a helper. Come and see –
we have lots of room for more children!
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4:15 p.m. – Godly Play (K-5th grade)
5:15 p.m. – Cherub Choir (K-1st grade)
5:15 p.m. – Chapel Chimes (3rd-5th grade)
Kids of the Covenant - for 4th and 5th Graders –
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays upstairs in the
Youth Room where we have access to the foosball,
ping pong and pool tables. Activities are usually
service projects or games, and always FUN.
Parents, mark your calendars for the second and
fourth Sundays through April. In May we will meet
on May 3rd for a service project and we’ve reserved
the bus May 17th for the end of the year party!
There’s definitely room for more participants, and
friends are welcome, too!
Save the dates:
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May 17th – 12:00-2:00 p.m. – Kids of the
Covenant bus trip to celebrate soon-to-be
sixth graders!
July 19-22 – 5:30-8:00 p.m. – VBS evening
program for all ages – Aslan is on they Move!
For more information or to help, contact Kristina
Gilbert, Director of Children’s Ministries at:
[email protected] or 884-2248, ext. 22.
Aslan was any more than you do; but the moment
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ~
MOVES TO EVENINGS THIS
YEAR!
the Beaver had spoken these words everyone felt
quite different. Perhaps it has sometimes
happened to you in a dream that someone says
something which you don’t understand but in the
dream it feels as if it had some enormous
meaning—either a terrifying one which turns the
whole dream into a nightmare or else a lovely
meaning too lovely to put into words, which
makes the dream so beautiful that you remember
it all your life and are always wishing you could
get into that dream again. It was like that now. At
the name of Aslan each one of the children felt
SAVE THE DATES & TIMES FOR:
something jump in his inside. Edmund felt a
ASLAN IS ON THE MOVE!
sensation of mysterious horror. Peter felt suddenly
Sun., July 19 – Wed., July 22
5:30-8:00 p.m. (includes dinner)
NEW! VBS for all ages so moms and dads
and other “grown-ups” can experience
the Chronicles of Narnia story together
with children and youth!
brave and adventurous. Susan felt as if some
delicious smell or some delightful strain of music
had just floated by her. And Lucy got the feeling
you have when you wake up in the morning and
realize that it is the beginning of the holidays or
Note: The Nurture committee had lots of discussion
on changing from a daytime VBS for children to an
evening intergenerational program. Marketplace is
no longer being written after six years, and the time
seemed right to think outside the box!
the beginning of summer. In Lewis’s tale, Aslan is
“They say Aslan is on the move.” With these
Lucy stumble. Narnia is at first dominated by the
whispered words, the seventh chapter of the
White Witch, who makes it always winter in Narnia,
Christian allegorical novel by C. S. Lewis, The Lion,
but never Christmas. Yet Aslan is more than a lion,
The Witch and the Wardrobe, introduces the
for he is also a symbol of our Lord Jesus Christ.
character of Aslan. “Aslan is on the move.” Those
When the four children first hear his name, they
of you who have read the book perhaps feel a bit
have no idea who he is, but they know that he is
of the excitement of those words: “Aslan is on the
coming, and with him, comes the springtime…
move.” But for those who haven’t, here is the next
Would you like to help? Have questions? Contact
thing that Lewis writes: And now a very curious
Kristina Gilbert at: [email protected]
thing happened. None of the children knew who
a great lion. He is not only a talking lion, but
happens also to be the rightful king of Narnia, the
fictional land into which Peter, Susan, Edmund and
Presbyterian Women
Monday, April 13th, 6:00 p.m.
NOTE: This is an evening meeting
Program Speaker: Estie Bennington, Author of Insanity on the Road
to Glory and Former Guilford County Clerk of Court
This Memoir will grab you from the start. Estie tells her story through the
eyes of a little girl gradually learning that her life is controlled by a
madman -- her schizophrenic father. He was a street preacher and selfproclaimed evangelist. They lived mostly on the road, sleeping in woods, in
big rigs, on kudzu-covered banks beside railroad tracks, and more unlikely
shelters. There were occasional kindnesses -- a concerned teacher, a
sympathetic minister's wife, and long distance truck drivers. Most of all, a
loving grandmother, also named Estie. Her home became the children's
refuge, a place of sanity.
Set in the 1950s, it describes such obvious signs of abuse that wouldn't go
unnoticed today -- or would they? Estie reminds us that families -- hers
headed by a self-styled man of God -- can hide depravity in plain sight.
Doug Clark, News & Record
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.
Dinner – Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Rice Pilaf, Fruit Salad, Whole Wheat Rolls, Cake
Upcoming Events 2015
Dates
April 13
*6:00 p.m.
Program Speaker and/or Topic
Estie Culler Bennington, author of Insanity on the Road to Glory
Former Clerk of Superior Court in Guilford County
*Note: This is an evening meeting
May 4
11:45 a.m.
Annual Meeting including Honorary Life Membership and Installation of Officers
Nominations for PW Honorary Life Membership
An Honorary Life Membership (HLM) 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 8, 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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Welcome New Member!
WELCOME NANCY REESER!!!
Nancy joined our church on February 22nd.
Nancy lives at:
1575 John Knox Dr. #G410
Colfax, NC 27235
Phone: 763-7732
Email: [email protected]
The Workingest Church
March 2015
Please make note of the date you are scheduled to
serve in your area of ministry
Acolytes
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
Ushers
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
Christopher McMinn and Khloe Roberson
Anna Wetherington and Meredith Harron
Beck Dallas and Trip Murray
Delaney Hanf and Logan Hanf
Palm Sunday
Lyvonne Ruth, Drew Sessoms, Joan Walker, and Gary Walker
Chris King, Bonnie White, Mimi Williams, and Kay Willis
Jo Earl, Ralph Cox, Peter Murray, and Lisa Murray
Youth Sunday
Tom Foster, Earl Haskins, Susie Hayes, and Ed Henriques
Infant Nursery Schedule
March 1
Jeanne Lassiter
March 8
Casey Lowe
March 15
Meagan Lewis / Jen Tuft
March 22
Alison Grein
March 29
Casey Lowe
Wee Kirk
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
Marianne King
Kelly Wesney
Hollis Bethune
Daphne Roberson
Beth Caress/Kristina Gilbert
Live Forward, Give Forward
Have you included the church in your Will?
Q: What is the number one reason people have not included the church in their Will?
A: They have not been asked to do so.
Q: What is the biggest concern of people when asked to include the church in their Will?
A: “Will I have enough left to live on?”
Solution: leave the church a percentage of your residual estate after payment of all your expenses – 5%, 10%,
or more. People are also concerned with the expense, but if you include the First Presbyterian Endowment in
your will, it will not cost you anything. Contact the church at 884-2248 for more information.
-Endowment Committee
Congregational Care
Congratulations to John and Ambershay Cooper in the February 24th birth of their daughter, Ryleigh Faith
Cooper. Grandparents are Richard and Lisa Cooper.
Hospitalized: Wayne Veach, Wesley Long; Bill Mast, Baptist; Don Hunt, HP #754; Carol Merritt, Duke.
Recovering at Home: Carl Adams, 3518 Langdale Drive, High Point, NC 27265; Evelyn Thompson, 1575
John Knox Dr #P001, Colfax, NC 27235; Wayne Veach, 8505 Mahala Dr., High Point, NC 27265; Bill
Leist, 1575 John Knox Dr Apt A205, Colfax, NC 27235.
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; Ken Barber, 5305 Calvin Ct, Colfax, NC 27235.
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.
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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