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 14th: 8:30: Vacant 11:00:
Vacant.
NURSERY
VOLUNTEERS FOR MARCH 14th: 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 14TH. 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 9th.
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 14TH-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 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 (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 8TH! 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,
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