September 5, 2010

Worship Leaders Today: Liturgists: 8:30: Jim Crawford 11:00: Carolyn Wiles Elder of the Week: Bob Griffin, 426 9565

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS FOR SEPTEMBER 12^th: 11:00: Lisa Baker.

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS FOR SEPTEMBER 12^th: 9:40: Infants: Susan Gaines Toddlers: Brian & Ann Grubbs 2-Year Olds: Leigh Berger 3-Year Olds: Danielle Woods 11:00: Infants/Toddlers: Need Volunteer 2-3 Year Olds: Kim Painter.

GENERAL FUND GIFTS received on August 29, 2010:  $10,832.00

THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE WORSHIP SERVICE NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 11:00AM IN THE CLC.  The Discipleship kickoff will be at 9:40am in the sanctuary. 

THE SESSION HAS CALLED A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 12 AFTER THE 11:00AM WORSHIP SERVICE IN THE CLC.  This meeting will be held to hear a report from the Designated Associate Pastor Nominating Committee.

I WANT TO BE A S.T.A.R.-A Wednesday night children's ministry for children ages 4yrs.-5th grade (Sept-Nov 6:30-7:30).  Deadline is today! Registration forms are located in the CLC and church copy room. Contact Ginny Poulsen at ewpoulsen@gmail.com or 539-7938 with questions.

J.O.Y. GROUP FALL KICK-OFF-J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) is the Wake Forest Presbyterian Church small group for adults -usually with no children at home - who like to gather for fellowship monthly. We have pot luck meals at church or homes, travel to shows, concerts, and even picnics.  That is how we are kicking off the fall.  We are having a picnic at Sandling Beach at Falls Lake on Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2010 at  1:00p.m. It will be just like a pot luck dinner: everyone will bring a main dish, vegetable, salad, bread or dessert or two to share and a beverage plus your dishes, and silver.  We will dine together at shelter #4.  Rest rooms are available right there and parking is close.  There is a charge to rent the shelter which we will split.  Also there is a vehicle charge to enter the park.  We hope you will plan to join us.  Call or e-mail Wilma Steele to make a reservation for 9/12/2001!  Wilma.steele@earthlink.net or 217-8765.

CALLING ALL RISING 4^TH AND 5^TH GRADERS!  4th-5th Grade fellowship began registration on August 1st.  Information sheet, registration form and registration box will be located in the copy room window.  Meetings will begin on September 12 (Rally Day) 3:00-4:30 in the CLC.  Contact Samantha Scott at samscottuncw@hotmail.com or 761-8468 with questions.

YOUTH GROUP STARTS SEPTEMBER 12TH-Advisors and the Youth Leadership Team are working around the clock to launch an amazing start to youth group this year! Join us on September 12th as we launch our fall theme: WRITE YOUR STORY. This is your chance to do the WFPC things you've always wanted and to become the kind of person you've prayed about. WRITE YOUR STORY is your opportunity to set a new course, develop authentic friendships, and bring your friends for relevant discussion, great food, and some cool games. Middle School - 4:30-6 pm, All Youth Dinner - 6-6:30 pm, High School - 6:30-8 pm

CUB SCOUT PACK 5 is starting up its 2010-2011 year at WFPC.  Any boy who is currently in grades 1-5 can join Cub Scouts.  Beginning on September 13, the Pack will meet on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 in the modular classrooms behind the sanctuary.  We have lots of volunteer space available and welcome you and your son.  For more information, contact Ed Tharrington (etharrington@gmail.com; 441-6824) or David Newton (davidnewton444@gmail.com; 593-4758). 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE is kicking off in a few weeks and we need your help!  The dinner team is looking for some volunteers to set-up, prepare, serve and clean up!  If you are interested please contact Jim Deal at jdeal60@yahoo.com or Melinda Stevens melindastevens6@gmail.com.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES-5 Conversations you must have with your daughter  - Join us this Fall  on Wednesdays, beginning September 15,  6:30 -8:00pm (Modular 3, Room 3) Contact: Amy Callahan  seeamygo@gmail.com or Sunday September 19 4:30 - 6:00pm (B103, CLC) Contact:  Amy Snow amyhsnow@aol.com.   If you can't attend this study  - please plan to join us for Victoriously Frazzled in November.

THE MEN'S FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will start their new study for 2010 / 2011 on Friday, September 17th.  They will begin this year's study from the book Cast of Characters, by Max Lucado.  Some of the most powerful stories from the Bible will come alive through the characters of Peter, Matthew, Joseph, Mary, Nicodemus, Ester, Job, David, the woman at the well, John, the rich young man and others.  Max Lucado relates these character stories to the daily problems and concerns that we have in our own lives.   The classes start each Friday morning at 6:30 AM and end at 7:30 AM.  Come early at 6:15 AM for breakfast food and snacks, coffee and juice.  For more information, call Monty Capps (562-8149) or Charlie Gadd (556-4995).

PLEASE JOIN THE WOMEN OF WFPC FOR THIS YEAR'S Women of Faith Over the Top event on Nov. 12-13 in Greensboro! Get away with your girlfriends to laugh, cry and recharge! Price is $89 & includes the 2 day event & 2 boxed lunches. For more information on hotel accommodations and to register with our group, please contact Shannon Groves, 562-4868 or bsabgroves@embarqmail.com.  Registration has been extended to September 19^th!

THE NEXT NEW MEMBERS CLASS WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 26, 4:30-6 pm in Modular 3, Room 1.  This is a 5 week course ending on October 24^th.  For questions or to register for the class, please contact Dan Gregory at cdgreg2@gmail.com.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE BACKPACK BUDDY PROGRAM is a year round endeavor.  The two schools we support are on the year round calendar, and we continue to provide weekend meals during the summer.  Please take a look at the food lists located in the Buddy wagons, and when the local grocery stores have sales consider picking up a few extras to put in the wagons.  Gift cards to local grocery stores are welcome and may be put in the Mission and Outreach mailbox. Our little buddies are so grateful!

PRESCHOOL STUDENT OPENINGS-The Monday/Wednesday Parent's Morning Out class currently has three student openings.  If you child has a birthday between March 2 and August 31 of 2008, s/he qualifies.  Please give Dawn Brown a call at 488-1820 if interested in the class.

TRI-AREA MINISTRIES is in need of canned vegetables and peanut butter.  Their supply is very low, and needs to be replenished.  TAM will gladly accept any other non-perishable food items as well.  Food collection boxes are located by the copy room and inside the main doors of the CLC.  Questions, please contact Chrissy Church at 570-3477 or bchurch5@embarqmail.com.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We have recently lost several members of the sound crew and we are looking to replace them before December.  If this sounds like something you would be interested in, or if you have been looking for an opportunity to get involved in the service and in serving others, please stop by after the service and talk to one of the gentlemen who run the sound or video equipment and let them know. They will provide all the training you will need.

GREETING MINISTRY-We are in need of more greeters for all services.  This is a rewarding ministry where we help direct visitors and members to Sunday morning programs.  If you enjoy smiling and helping others, contact Samantha Scott at samscottuncw@hotmail.com or 761-8468.

THE FALL WFPC BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Sunday, October 10^th in the CLC from 12:00 until 5:30. Come to donate and volunteer and enjoy the joyful fellowship. The sign-up sheets to donate blood or to volunteer are on the counter at the beginning of the pre-school hallway, and online at www.redcrossblood.org.  We are in need of volunteers and people to contribute snacks. Thanks for your continued support; we are consistently collecting over 110 units of blood for those in need. If you have any questions or would like to assist in leading this ministry, contact Ed Pulliam -- 554-1050, ed.pulliam@cbre.com, or Gary Skinner -562-8132, garyskinnerwf@gmail.com.

COME ENJOY WFPC'S FIRST CITY MARKET AT THE FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 30-All types of vendors and crafts will be available for your Christmas shopping needs. You'll be able to get something for everyone on your list. Vendors can rent a booth for $10 per business on a first come, first serve basis. No duplicate vendors for home based businesses, etc. so call by September 1st  to reserve your spot or register online. Contact Melinda Stevens at 919-554-3284 or mstevens107@nc.rr.com.

SIGN UP NOW TO HOST YOUR TRUNK ON OCTOBER 30^TH from 5p - 6p at the Fall Festival. Children trick-or-treat by going from trunk to trunk on "Trunk or Treat Street "to get their bag filled with goodies.  Individuals, families, or groups can sign up to host and decorate a trunk. Be creative and compete to win FIRST prize for most unique trunk!!  Fill in the form on the website or contact Melinda Stevens at 919-554-3284 or mstevens107@nc.rr.com

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PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAMETAGS DURING WORSHIP-If you are a member and do not have one, please contact Sandra White at the church office, 556-7777, or tell one of the ushers. In an effort to make sure that everyone in attendance has a nametag, adhesive back tags have been purchased and will be left at the Welcome/Information Desks (Narthex & CLC) each week. Please ask your ushers and/or greeters for a name tag if needed.

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.

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.