Wake Forest Presbyterian Church

                          March 7, 2010

Worship Leaders Today: Liturgists: 8:30: Krista Fuller 11:00: Carolyn Wiles Elder of the Day: Dan Gregory Deacon of the Day: Dick Richards.

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS FOR MARCH 14^th: 8:30: Vacant 11:00: Vacant.

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS FOR MARCH 14^th: 8:30: Infants: Samantha Scott Toddlers: Vacant 2-3 Year Olds: Vacant 9:40: Infants: Vacant Toddlers: Josh & Leslie Disbrow 2-Year Olds: Beth Graham 3-Year Olds: Tim & Leanne Keith 11:00: Infants: April Pond Toddlers: Kim Painter 2-Year Olds: Vacant 3-Year Olds: Bill Stevens.

OUR GIFTS FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2010:                General Fund: $19,455.00     

Year to Date Expenses (thru 2/29/10):                  General Fund: $70,758.71   

Year to Date Gifts Received:                                General Fund: $103,888.81

JOHN HARTMAN WILL NOT BE PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY, 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.

TODAY WE CONTINUE THE BIBLE'S TOP 40 WITH NUMBER 37, "ABRAHAM AND ISAAC."

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: Nehemiah 13:14-Psalm 89:13. Visit the BIND website for resources and to share your experience www.wakeforestpres.org / Bible in 90 Days.

EASTER LILY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE-To purchase a lily or lilies in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please fill out one of the forms available from the bulletin, this month's newsletter, the website, and at all information desks and submit to the church office (with $15.00 per lily) by March 9^th.

WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF WFPC that contributed to our Adult Mission Bake Sale last Sunday.  We sold everything and you all helped us raise $1561 for those going to Texas in April. All of us thank you for your support as we continue to do God's work.

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.

NO OPENING ASSEMBLY FOR CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL ON MARCH 14^TH-Children should report directly to their classrooms.

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND TALENT SHOW MARCH 14-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!  You may purchase tickets for $5 a person (or $20/family).  Please consider registering your best act (singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, actors...):  children, youth, and adults are encouraged to participate.  Supper will be served from 6-7 pm; Talent show is 7-8 pm.  Tickets are on sale through today between worship services.  Talent show registration is on a first come, first serve basis when you purchase your tickets.  This event is sponsored by High School Youth.  All proceeds go to support their summer trips.

PARENTING WORKSHOP MARCH 20^TH 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 (link from church website) or in the Narthex or CLC.

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.

CHRISTIAN COMEDIAN CHONDA PIERCE COMING APRIL 8^TH! Armed with an abundance of unpretentious Southern charm and laser sharp wit, Chonda Pierce has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast for more than a decade. An in-demand stand up comic, television hostess and author, Pierce has parlayed her gift for storytelling into a multi-faceted career. 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 to see Chonda Pierce: Did I Say That Outloud? performance. Tickets are $15.00 if purchased by March 15. $18.00 at the door. Contact Ingrid by March 15th for reservations. Scholarships are available!

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- Please pray for our Stephen Ministers as they continue to enhance their care giving skills. Here is what they are learning this week. This is the first of two sessions on distinctively Christian caring. Stephen Ministers explore the essentials of using their Christian faith in caring for another, drawing on the resources of prayer, witnessing, the Bible, forgiveness, blessings, and more. An important motto of Stephen Ministry is "The Stephen Minister is the caregiver, and God is the curegiver." This training session underscores this Christ-centered focus for Stephen Ministers.

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 week 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 10th - Meatloaf

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.