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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Barbecue Presbyterian Church
124 Barbecue Church Road
Sanford, North Carolina 27332