Wake Forest Presbyterian Church

                          March 14, 2010

Worship Leaders Today: Acolytes: 8:30: Kathryn Poulsen 11:00: Nick Honkomp Liturgists: 8:30: M/S Youth 11:00: M/S Youth Elder of the Day: Mike Williard Deacon of the Day: Fran Sowisdral.

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS FOR MARCH 21^st: 8:30: Vacant 11:00: Vacant.

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS FOR MARCH 21^st: 8:30: Infants: Vacant Toddlers: Vacant 2-3 Year Olds: Rebecca Kearns 9:40: Infants: Paige Telep Toddlers: John & Leigh Berger 2-Year Olds: Matt & MC Hartley 3-Year Olds: Joe & Liza Roney 11:00: Infants: Vacant Toddlers: Vacant 2-Year Olds: Vacant 3-Year Olds: Vacant.

OUR GIFTS FOR MARCH 7, 2010:                     General Fund: $23,030.00    

Year to Date Expenses (thru 3/8/10):                  General Fund: $176,730.18   

Year to Date Gifts Received:                              General Fund: $226,440.93

JOHN HARTMAN WILL NOT BE PREACHING TODAY, MARCH 14^TH.  He will be in Greensboro preaching at John Johnson's Installation Service at 11:00am at Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 Friendly Avenue, Greensboro.

COMING INTO WORSHIP SHOULD BE A TIME OF REVERENCE AND RESPECT TO THE ONE WE ARE WORSHIPPING. Once you or your children enter the worship service, please refrain from leaving until the service is over or if in an emergency, during an appropriate time, such as during a hymn; never during prayer, scripture reading or the sermon. Thank you, the Worship Committee.

4th/5th GRADE YOUTH GROUP-We meet today from 3 - 4:30 in the CLC/B103 for some great games and King of Kings bingo!  Please bring your bibles.  PEACE!

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND TALENT SHOW TONIGHT-The Wake Forest Presbyterian Congregation, young and old, is invited to WFPC Italian Ristorante and Coffee Shop, serving up the finest in spaghetti and talent this side of Raleigh!  This is your last chance to partake in an evening of fun, food and fellowship as well as help send the youth to Montreat.  If you cannot attend, donations will be gladly accepted.  Supper will be served from 6-7 pm; Talent show is 7-8 pm.  This event is sponsored by High School Youth.  All proceeds go to support their summer trips.

CONVERTING BETHLEHEM FOR THE EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE-With Easter approaching we need some volunteers to help set up Bethlehem for the Sunrise Service.  On March 27^th and April 3^rd from 8:30AM to noon, we will be cleaning up the Walk Through Bethlehem set, erecting some black felt partition, and converting the manger to a tomb. Please donate some time to help us. A few rakes, a couple step ladders, and some portable screwdrivers will help in our efforts. If you need further information you can contact Wayne Moore.

2011 ELDER AND DEACON NOMINATIONS-The 2010 Nominating committee is seeking Elder and Deacon nominations.  We ask that all recommendations are submitted using the brochures the committee has provided.  These brochures can be found on the information desks located in the Narthex and CLC.  We invite each of you to help identify those individuals whom God has prepared to lead our congregation toward answering His call.  Please complete the nomination form by March 21st and place in one of the Nominating Committee boxes, either at the information desk outside the sanctuary or in the CLC, or the collection plate.  If you have any questions please contact Sharon Kucyk or Ed Pulliam.

BIBLE IN 90 DAYS reading this week: Psalm 89:14 - Isaiah 13:22. As we approach the halfway mark, we'd like to congratulate those of you who have kept at it...."you have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord..." (James 5:11). Welcome to the club! We look forward to celebrating your perseverance with special recognition on Sunday, May 16th. Please mark your calendars.  Visit the BIND website for resources and to share your experience www.wakeforestpres.org / Bible in 90 Days.

WFPC OFFICE STAFF IS SEEKING front desk volunteers (especially afternoons) to answer the phones and complete light office duties. Whatever time you can spare, we can utilize. Please contact Sandra White at 556-7777.

MEDIA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-Help is needed with WFPC media (audio, video, etc.) for worship services, choir rehearsals, and special events.  Training is available!  If interested, please contact Shawn McHenry or Bob Hendrickson.

N.A.P.T.I.M.E. WILL NOT MEET FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH-We plan to resume right after Easter, April 6, then go each Tuesday till May 18.  We will be discussing some familiar Bible stories that are important to pass along to our children.  We will study each one with an eye for good storytelling to enthrall the little ones, and for discerning the deeper meanings so that we can truly speak with passion because of our own personal understanding.  Contact-Sally Gadd.

PARENTING WORKSHOP MARCH 20TH 8:30am-12pm. Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling! Are you tired of repeating yourself?  Do you want proven tools to reduce parenting stress, correct misbehaviors, improve family communication and have more fun?  Then you don't want to miss this event! For parents of children ages 2-14. Cost:  $5.00 per person to cover materials (scholarships available - contact Amy McCready). Childcare Available - contact Amy Snow by Sunday March 14 to register your children. Facilitator: Amy McCready, WFPC Member & founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, Inc. Register by March 17 online, in the Narthex or CLC.

THE NEXT HIGH SCHOOL CRANKS CREEK MISSION TEAM MEETING will be held on Sunday, March 21 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm in the Youth Room.  The topic this month is team building!  If you know that you will be unable to attend please email Janet Stark for details about making up this meeting.

ONE DAY MISSION OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES-Saturday, March 27th 8AM to 5PM If you want to serve on a mission team with your family then this opportunity is for you. All, regardless of age are invited to participate in this one-day, outreach project. We will depart from WFPC at 8:00AM and travel to New Hope Presbyterian Church Camp, located just north of Chapel Hill. This Presbyterian facility is right in our backyards and yet many in our church aren't familiar with it. Participants will learn how this camp serves Christ through children and youth camping opportunities and will help the camp staff get ready for the 2010 camping season. We'll return by 5:00pm. Application forms can be found on the counter of the Work Room. These should be completed and placed in the Mission & Outreach Box in the church office. If you have questions, please contact Robin Roper.

FINAL PAYMENTS FOR Middle School Mission, High School Montreat, and High School Cranks Creek Mission are due March 28th.  Please place payment checks in Debbie Choplin's office dropbox and remember to write the name of youth and the trip in the memo line.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WILL BE SPONSORING AN EASTER EGG HUNT for Children of WFPC on Saturday, April 3 at 10:30 am.  Children are encouraged to bring friends and neighbors.  If you can contribute small items or candy that we can use to stuff eggs, we would be most appreciative!  Please avoid candies with chocolate and nuts.  Donation boxes are located in the narthex and downstairs in the CLC.  All donations should be received by March 28.  Thanks!

CHRISTIAN COMEDIAN CHONDA PIERCE COMING APRIL 8TH! Pierce mixes music and comedy into a frothy blend that always leaves audiences laughing hysterically! Join us on April 8th at 6:00pm at the church to caravan to Raleigh Christian Community. Tickets are $15.00 if purchased by March 15. $18.00 at the door. Contact Ingrid by March 24th for reservations chadsm@earthlink.net. Scholarships are available!

THE MOTHER, DAUGHTER, LADIES TEA is coming up soon. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 2^nd, 2:30-3:00 pm. Sign up sheets are on the workroom counter outside the narthex and on the information table leading to the parking lot from the CLC.  If you would like to help make this special day a success please contact Les Tryon.

SCHEDULING OF NURSERY VOLUNTEERS-Given the necessary cutbacks to address our church's deficit and budgeting challenges, WFPC will no longer have a paid position (Nursery Director) to schedule volunteers for our nursery.  Coordination responsibility will now be handled by a nursery committee consisting of church member volunteers.  Meanwhile, we will continue to have paid nursery caregivers working side by side with volunteers to care for our children.   If you have a heart for this type of ministry and are interested in helping our newly-formed nursery committee with the coordination of volunteers, please contact Lisa Baker (lisabaker@wakeforestpres.org). 

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT NURSERY VOLUNTEER ROTATION FOR APRIL-JUNE 2010. Please check your calendars and sign up at the table at the end of the preschool hall or check the schedules online on the website for your assigned dates (if applicable), www.wakeforestpres.org, and contact nurserycoordinator@wakeforestpres.org, to assist with this ministry. The nursery cannot run smoothly without your help.

JOB SUPPORT GROUP-There is a group being formed to provide support to those in the congregation and community who are currently unemployed.  If interested in this group, please e-mail John Hartman, johnhartman@wakeforestpres.org.

ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CAREER TRANSFORMATIONS-A community outreach program whose mission is to provide Christian-based support, encouragement and relationship building opportunities to the people in our congregation and community in career transition.  Meetings are every Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:15am in the Fellowship Hall. For more information about the ministry, please contact team leader Linda Leake or call the church office at (919) 847-1913.

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING UPDATE-Stephen Ministers will explore how Christian caregivers have something distinctive that they can offer that other caregivers cannot provide-God's unconditional love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. In this session our Stephen Ministers will specifically practice and discuss the use of prayer, confession and absolution, and the Bible in caregiving relationships.

WE ARE INSTITUTING SOME NEW CHANGES TO SOME BRANCHES, combining some, dissolving some and leaving some as they are. Deacon branch number assignments are printed in each week's Sunday bulletin. Checking the Prayer List each week in our bulletin is a great way to see if anyone in your branch needs extra attention. Any questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact your deacon or Lynn Long, lynnlong@wakeforestpres.org.

PLAN YOUR MEETING AROUND A YUMMY DINNER AT WFPC.  The kitchen crew has some great options for your family and friends for dinner.  Make your reservation the Sunday prior and your family of 4 can eat for under $20!  Don't miss out on St. Paddy's Day brisket!  The upcoming menu is as follows:

March 17th - BBQ Brisket

March 24th - Parmesan Chicken

March 30th - Holy week no dinner!

Announcements for the bulletin are due in the Church Office each Wednesday by 12:00pm for the coming week's bulletin.  Announcements may also be sent to the church's email at secretary@wakeforestpres.org.  Any inserts that are to be added should be given to the Church Office "copy ready."  Due to space limitations, announcements may be edited for content.