C HURCH N EWSLETTER Barbecue Presbyterian Church May, 2012 Issue 1 June 2015 Parable Palooza An INTERGENERATIONAL Vacation Bible School Experience Join us for fun, fellowship and some fascinating study of our most beloved parables for all ages! The Sower and the Seed Matthew 13:1-23 (Thursday) The Lost Sheep Matthew 18:12-14 and John 10:1-5,7-18 (Friday) The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 (Saturday) The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 and 11:5-8 (Saturday) Thursday, June 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM Friday, June 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Saturday, June 20 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be challenged and energized in faith! Church Newsletter Page 2 Remembering Those in Our Church Family in Our Prayers Bill Batten, Barry Cameron, Jimmy Clark, Theresa Cocolin, Dorothy Collinson, Tony & Debbi Emmert Family, Shelia Funderburk, Janet Greiner, Chad Kinnear Family, Dennis McLean, Charles Necessary, Jim Osborne, Drew Rimbach, Laura Ruden, Catherine Spivey, Rolland Van Wart, April Wagner’s Son Kale, Delmus Wicker, and Deborah Womble, and the Pastor Nominating Committee. Fellowship We welcome into membership Ken Ott and his boys Maverick and Wyatt, Aaron and Jess Rich and their children Ben, Ethan, Molly and Owen, and Pat Simpkins. Please be sure to greet them and introduce yourselves over the coming weeks if you have not done so already. We are excited to have them worshiping and serving with us! But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Happy Birthday to All Celebrating in June June 3 June 7 June 8 June 14 June 16 June 20 June 22 June 26 June 29 Kay Donner Rev. Dawn Stoker Shirley Holmes Dorothy Hales Sarah Angel Amber Spivey West, Debbi Thomas Andrea Wells Melissa Martin Sherry Holder To have names added to or deleted from the birthday listing, please contact the church office. Pastoral Team Schedule – June 2015 Week of May 31st – June 6th : Ben Thomas (919) 499-6447; Cindy Warcup (919) 499-9889; Denise Johnson (910) 499-2398 Week of June 7th – 13th Jimmy McCormick (919) 499-3388; Ruby Campbell (919) 499-9801; Lorraine Armstrong (919) 498-2500 Week of 14th – 20th Oscar Pace (919) 499-9485; Jim Shaffer (919) 935-0229; Sammy Brafford (919) 499-6383; Tracy Thomas (910) 814-1231 Week of 21st – 27th Ellie Coates (919) 499-6701; Laura Shaw Cameron (919) 499-5152; Gwen McCormick (919) 499-4407; Dennis McLean (910) 893-4443 Week of 28th – July 5th Greg Street (919) 499-4195; Nancy Holmes (919) 499-0121; Troy Morris (919) 3562560; Chad Kinnear (910) 658-2893 Church Newsletter Page 3 HIGHLIGHTS OF SESSION MEETING – May 20, 2015 time for Harvest Festival Auction; June schedule for closing of the church in the evenings; wording of “History” on back of Bulletin Shells vs. more extensive History posted on the web-site; and bids for painting of manse. __________________________________________________________ MINUTES: Approved Diaconate Minutes dated May 13, 2015 and Session Minutes dated April 15, 2015 as corrected. An Invitation from the Board of Deacons Highlights of Session Meeting – May 2015 TREASURER’S REPORT –April, 2015 April Income: $8,234.41 April Expenses: $5,671.21 April Net Income: $2,563.20 YTD Net Income: $6,071.40 APPROVED: New Member – Patricia Simpkins; Harvest Festival date of September 26, 2015 with Proceeds to be donated to BPC Building Fund – 50%; Buddy Back Pack – 30%; Dominican Republic Medical Mission – 20%; Pastor’s Vacation. From June 22 – 29thRev. Chad Neal to be Guest Pastor on June 28th; a Pre-Paid Expense Card for Friendship Club to be monitored by Office; Diaconate to dispose of old choir robes; and Diaconate to investigate fire proof storage for specific items. APPOINTED: Jimmy McCormick to serve as Commissioner for June 11th Presbytery Meeting at Culdee Presbyterian Church in West End with Oscar Pace as Alternate. DISCUSSED: Receipt of Insurance Claim check received for Electrical and Plumbing expenses at the Manse; Pastor Nominating Committee progress; request for approving a new church sign – no action taken at this time; Presbyterian Women to consider options to shorten length of Members of the Diaconate acknowledging their responsibility of “…sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress.” (G6.0201, Book of Order) invite you to inform them of people who because of physical and/or financial limitations...cannot do their own yard or housework; need transportation to and from the doctor’s office and/or the grocery store; need food and/or clothing. The deacon who is head usher in a given month will act as the contact person for the Board of Deacons. During the month of June, if you know of someone who has any of the aforementioned needs, contact Dennis McLean (910) 893-4443. Outreach Food Pantry Food bags are distributed on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. We greatly appreciate the generosity of our congregation in supporting this Program. There is a collection basket in the Narthex. Page 4 Sermon Plan for June June 7, 2015 “Trouble” Psalm 23 Romans 5:1-11 515 “I Come with Joy” 188 “Jesus Loves Me” 835 “Just A Closer Walk with Thee” June 14, 2015 “Parable Palooza: Part 1” Matthew 13:10-17 664 “Morning Has Broken” 451 “Open My Eyes, That I May See” 192 “Lord, the Light of Your Love is Shining” Church Newsletter Message from the PNC The Pulpit Nominating Committee (PNC) reports that it has been meeting on a regular basis and has complied the first part of the of finding a Minister for Barbecue Presbyterian Church by submitting the Minister Information Form for review to both the Committee on Ministry and the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina. We thank everyone that has provided the committee with input from the two lunch meetings after the Worship Services and one on one conversations. The PNC values your input as we look for the next Minister for Barbecue Presbyterian Church. Monroe Camp and Retreat Center Laurel Hill, NC June 21, 2015 Father’s Day and VBS Sunday “Parable Palooza: Part 2” Matthew 13:1-23 Matthew 18:12-14 John 10:1-5, 7-18 Luke 10:30-37; 11:5-8 Registration is NOW OPEN! We are excited about another great summer camping season at MCRC. Our theme this year is "Living in God's Time." Each day we will focus on a different liturgical season including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. June 28, 2015 Rev. Chad Neal, guest preacher 611 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” 839 “Blessed Assurance Jesus is Mine” 838 “Standing on the Promises of God” We have numerous camp options for kids ages 5-17. Join us for Dance, Drama, Culinary, Horse, Mission, Music, Photography, Night Owl, Sport, Swim and Wilderness Specialty Camps. We have a lot of great options for kids of all different personality types to enjoy. Worship Extras Now available in the Narthex you can pick up an assisted listening device or a large print hymnal if needed for service. For more information, check out our website. Ready to register online? Go to our website! Need a paper copy of our registration? Go to our website! Looking for a copy of our brochure? Go to our website! Have additional questions? Go to our webpage or call (910)276-1654 monroecamp.org/summer Church Newsletter Page 5 Vital Signs – Worship Attendance Dates To Remember May 3rd - 83 May 10th - 114 May 17th - 102 May 24th - 85 May 31st - 79 June 4th – Choir Practice - 7:00 PM Nursery - June June 8th – Education Committee - 7:00 PM June 7th – Carolyn Self, Betty Cameron June 14th – Jackie Kinnear, Teresa Sheets June 21st – Tina and Andrew Rimbach June 28th – Charles and Dee Necessary Acolytes - June June 7th – Elizabeth Emmert June 14th – Dylan Kinnear June 21st – Bryce Browning June 28th – Elizabeth Emmert Greeters - June June 7th – Worship-Honor High School and College Graduates June 11th – Coastal Carolina Presbytery Meeting (Culdee Presbyterian)/ Last Choir Practice 7 PM June 14th – Worship June 16th – Food Pantry – 10:00-11:00 AM/ June 18th – VBS – 6:30 – 9:30 PM June 19th - VBS – 6:30 – 9:30 PM June 20th – Last Day of VBS – 9:00 – 12:00 AM June 21st – Worship – Father’s Day/ VBS June 28th – Worship-Guest Minister Rev. Chad Neal June 7th – Janice Smith June 14th – Anne Raber June 21st – Paul Moses June 28th –Betty Pace Flowers - June Church Directory June 7th - Bill and Carolyn Self June 14th – Debbie Thomas June 21st – Charles and Dee Necessary June 28th – A new Directory has been printed and is available in the Narthex. Please report any necessary corrections to the Church Office or if you wish to add your name if not listed. The Flower Calendar is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway by the Sunday School Office. If you wish to give Flowers on a particular date, please sign your name and the name of the person you wish to Honor or Remember. Group e-mails: If you wish to receive Church News or Church Concerns and you are not on the list, please contact: [email protected] Barbecue Presbyterian Church 124 Barbecue Church Road Sanford, North Carolina 27332
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