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For Friday, January 5, 2018
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 WFPC Officers' Column
For the first Leaflets of 2018, it seems to be up to me to recap the year and look forward to 2018, perhaps even with some predictions. Well, I am not sure I am up to the task.
So, instead of a long reprise of the year and a cautious hope for next year, let me just remind you of the words of Christmas: peace, hope, love and joy. May they guide us through the New Year!
And, maybe one prediction, that 2018 will be another great year when the Wake Forest Presbyterian Church community will continue to grow in faith and reach out to others that are in need in so many ways. As Derek reminded us recently:
"Because of the tender mercy of our God,
The rising sun will come to us from heaven
to shine on those living in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the path of peace."-Luke 1:78-79
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. And, because of your generosity in so many ways, I know we will have a good New Year and continue to be that "little light to point the way."
Elder, Finance
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Dementia Caregiver Group
Mondays, beginning January 22, 10 AM to noon in the Youth Room
Our mission is to encourage, educate, and empower those who are caring for loved ones with dementia. We seek to be a place where real issues are shared, where burdens are lightened and joys are magnified, and where we all learn how to enhance the personhood of the one with the disease. A more gentle journey for the whole family is our goal. Sample topics: Setting Your Attitude for the Journey, Managing Stress in the Caregiver Season, How to Set Up Your House, How Counseling Helps, Where is God in This?, Mantras That Help, Anticipatory Grief, The Power of Forgiveness, The Power of Thankfulness, Magnifying the Good Moments. Contact Pat at
patsnyder137@gmail.com
or Lynette at
lynetteywilson@nc.rr.com
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A Letter from Ellen and Al Smith
Our PCUSA Missionaries Abroad
Dear friends in Christ!
In these days of Advent, we pause to reflect, remember, and give thanks for the brothers and sisters in Christ who accompany us in the ministry in Russia. We are grateful for the refreshing time we spent with you this fall, for your prayers, your witness, and your financial support.
We wish you all a Joyous Christmas and the bounty of God's blessings in the New Year.
With love in Christ,
Ellen and Al
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JOY Group
January 12, 2018, at 6:00
The JOY group will meet at Milton's Pizza and Pasta (Falls of Neuse Rd near Capital Blvd) on Friday, January 12 at 6:00.
They will have a pizza buffet for $10 (includes beverage, tax, and tip), with an optional salad bar for $2. Please bring cash (or check to Dean), so we can pay by one check.
If you have a specific pizza request, RSVP it to shirleywood7@centurylink.net or 919-570-5343 along with the number coming. RSVPs needed by Tuesday.
We need 30+ people to cover the restaurant private room minimums, so invite others we have not seen recently at JOY.
Dean and Les Tryon will share their stories of living in Luxembourg for four years: why they moved there, what was it like, and what were the challenges and rewards.
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Praying in the Messiness of Life
Wednesdays, beginning January 17, from 6:30 - 7:30 in CLC B104
Come join us as we explore different types of prayer as a practice and a respite in the midst of the messiness of life and living. ALL ARE WELCOME... this isn't a parent-only class!! To give you a taste of what is to come in the spring, enjoy this excerpt from the book "Praying In The Messiness of Life" by Linda Douty (our book of focus this semester!):
"We tend to confuse God with Santa Claus. We think that prayer means providing a list of things we want and hoping we have been good enough girls and boys to deserve them. When our prayers are not "answered", we wonder what went wrong..."
This book is an invitation to renew our relationship with God by expanding our prayer experience to include silence as the language of God. We will explore ways to connect with the divine when life has us on the go. We continue to turn to our traditional pillars of prayer...We count on these foundational ways of praying for ongoing support and sustenance. But the power of prayer spills over the edges of those boxes too.
John Fawcett | johnfawcett@wakeforestpres.org
Katherine Peiper | katherinepeiper@wakeforestpres.org
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Jesus Is the Question
Wednesdays, beginning January 17, from 6:30 - 7:30 in Blue Mod Room 1
Jesus is the living Word of God. So, what does he have to say to us? Pastor Rebekah will lead this Bible study, guided by the book by Martin Copenhaver, "Jesus Is the Question." We've all heard the expression, "Jesus is the answer," but most of the time Jesus would answer a question with another question, challenging us to engage in a relationship with Him that can be truly transformational.
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Brunswick Stew Sale
January 13 from 9 AM to noon
Wake Forest Venture Crew 5 will be selling Brunswick Stew on January 13 from 9 AM to noon right here at the church! The proceeds will go toward funding adventures for the youth. The cost is $8 per quart of stew, which includes slow-cooked meat and great vegetables. The Crew will be pre-selling tickets Sunday mornings, December 31 and January 7.
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Tell Me More!
Sundays, January 21 - February 11, 10 AM, in Blue Mod Room 2
Do you have an interest in learning more about WFPC, our ministries and membership? The next Tell Me More Class will meet January 21 through February 11 during the 10 AM discipleship hour in Blue Modular, Room 2. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Sandy Christos at schristos33@yahoo.com or Marla Seymour at marla.seymour@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you!
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Preschool Registration
January 16 - 19, from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
WFPC offers a developmentally appropriate preschool for children who are two years old through our transitional kindergarten class. Music instruction and chapel are offered weekly. Classes meet weekdays from 9:15 - 12:15, with lunch bunch offered from 12:15 - 1:15. Registration for the 2018-2019 school year will be held Tuesday, January 16, through Friday, January 19, from 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM. Give Dawn Brown a call at 919-488-1820 for information, or visit the preschool page at www.wakeforestpres.org under the preschool tab. Tour dates are available.
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Chick Flicks
Friday, January 19 at 6:30
Please join us at Chick Flicks for fellowship, fun, and a great movie each month. This month, we will meet on January 19. We'll watch St. Vincent. We will gather between 6:30 and 7:00 and start the movie around 7:15 at the home of Diane Terrell, 1004 Las Brisas Ct. Please bring an appetizer and beverage of your choice. RSVP to Trish Floyd (pjfloyd90@gmail.com) or Diane Terrell (dianegterrell@gmail.com).
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Wednesday Night Dinner Menu
January 10
Wednesday Night Dinners will resume this Wednesday, January 10, as we dine with our Family Promise guests at a special time, 6:00. There will be no programming after dinner, so we can fellowship with our guests.
Menu: parmesan encrusted chicken, cheesy mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese sauce, garlic parmesan rolls, chocolate éclair cake.
To make a reservation, please email
dinner@wakeforestpres.org today. If you must cancel, please let us know before Tuesday morning.
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Mission and Service
Family Promise: January 7-14
"The face of Jesus is found in the face of the poor, for those with eyes to see."
Keith Fournier
January is almost here! On Sunday, January 7, we will be hosting four homeless Family Promise families at our church. For one week we will provide them with a place to sleep, dinner and fellowship each evening, breakfast each morning, and, for those who do not have cars, transportation to and from the Family Promise headquarters in Raleigh each day.
It takes over seventy volunteers to make our Family Promise week a success. If you have not yet signed up, please do so now. If you have never volunteered for Family Promise, we will gladly team you up with someone who has. We are still in need of help; we need some folks to provide dinner on Tuesday evening, and we are still in need of evening hosts and overnight hosts.
Sign up here! Please contact Sharon Kucyk at skucyknc@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Habitat for Humanity MLK Jr Day of Service: January 15 at 8:15 AM
Volunteers will gather at Olive Branch Church, 326 East Juniper Avenue, at 8:15 AM on Monday, January 15. We will then divide up to work on a variety of 1/2 day projects for a variety of ages:
* Final touches on Hope House Pavilion
* Community garden
* Community clean up
* Baffle project: cutting and decorating baffles to go into Habitat houses
We will work until 11:30 AM where we will return to Olive Branch for lunch and then end our day together with a worship service starting at 12:15 PM. Please register via http://vhub.at/northernwake.
Adult Mission Trip 2018
When you are planning your time off in 2018, please consider joining the adult mission team on their spring trip, scheduled for the week of April 22. The destination has yet to be determined, but we would love to have you as part of the group! If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Judy Finch Ide at jfinchide@hotmail.com.
Thank You for Giving!
We received a lovely thank you letter as a result of our Giving Tree ministry this year. Please click here to read it!
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Body & Soul Ministry
Holiday Stress
Approximately 70% of adults report feeling that they experience stress on a regular basis. The many demands of the holiday season probably increase this number to 90% or even more! Here are a few tips for coping with stress during the holiday season and everyday life.
- Acknowledge that you feel stressed. We often expect holidays to be perfect (whatever our definition of perfect is!), and feel stressed when we don't meet our own expectations.
- Reach out to others. There are many opportunities to volunteer; it is likely that you can find one that fits your special skills. The act of helping others reduces stress, as does the feeling of connection that we get when we interact with others.
- Set aside differences with others. Try to accept people for who they are, including their flaws and quirks.
- Listen to music. Getting lost in music is a form of meditation. It can clear our minds of stressful thoughts and relax our bodies. There is hardly anyone who doesn't enjoy the many songs of the Christmas season!
Taken from information available from the Mayo Clinic.
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His Kids News
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES
will help to host our Family Promise guests on January 12! We will meet in the CLC at 6:00 for pizza, and we'll show Up, beginning at 6:30, on the big screen. Bring blankets, beach chairs, and anything else you need to get comfortable. Please RSVP to Amy Cebrick (amycebrick@yahoo.com) by noon on Friday, January 12. There is no charge, but we do accept donations to offset the cost of our dinner!
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PREP FOR WORSHIP BEGINS IN JANUARY!
Current 3rd graders (or 4th/5th graders who have not completed the class) are invited to join us! Classes will be held on Sunday mornings, January 14 - March 25, at 11:15 in Room B104 in the CLC. We cover prayer, Scripture, thanksgiving, stewardship, sacraments, the liturgical year, and other elements of worship. Students who complete the participation/attendance requirements will be presented with Bibles on April 15 during the 11:15 worship service. Registration is due January 7. Contact Melodee Fraser at mlkfraser@aol.com.
Click here
for the registration form.
~Katherine Peiper, Director of Children, Families and Youth Ministries |
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Youth News
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS:
Starting on January 17, we will have a guys only group! If you are a boy in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, this group is just for you!! The group will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30. More details are coming, but for now, get excited! Be thinking about what you want your group name to be, and what types of things you want to do! Dads, we have a leader that will be there each week, but would love to have you all rotate as assistants to help out. Our hope is that we will only need one dad each week. More details are coming soon! Let Janet know if you have any questions.
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NO YOUTH GROUP THIS SUNDAY; OUR NORMAL SCHEDULE WILL RESUME JANUARY 14!
~Janet Briley, Assistant Director of Youth Ministries | youth@wakeforestpres.org
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| January 7, 2018 Scripture, Sermon and Music
Our Scripture this week comes from Matthew 28:16-20. Pastor Rebekah Maul will share her sermon, "Know About Jesus, or Know Jesus." Join us in the CLC at 9:00 for our Contemporary Service or in the sanctuary at 11:15 for our traditional service.
Click here
to check out our Music Ministry's selections.
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2017 Annual Budget
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$883,212.00
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Year-to-date Budgeted (November)
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$804,861.00
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Year-to-date Actual (November)
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$768,764.76
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Year-to-date
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$36,096.24
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December Budget
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$78,351.00 |
| December Tithes and Offerings (thru 12/31/17) |
$99,308.70 |
| December 31, 2017 |
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| Tithes and Offerings |
$9,244.40 |
| Designated Gifts |
$6,300.57 |
| Debt Elimination Gifts |
$4,687.00 |
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Sunday School Attendance
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n/a |
| 10:00 Attendance |
218 |
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Debt Elimination Monthly Budget
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$8,000.00
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| Debt Elimination Received (thru 12/31/17) |
$29,090.00
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...all shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.
Deuteronomy 16:17
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WFPC Calendar Highlights
Friday, January 5
6:15 AM |
CLC B017 | Friday Morning Men's Bible Study
Saturday, January 6
7:00 AM |
CLC Youth Room | Iron Sharpens Iron
Sunday, January 7
9:00 AM |
CLC | Contemporary Service
10:00 AM |
Campus Wide | Discipleship Hour
11:15 AM |
Sanctuary
| Traditional Service
Family Promise Guests Arrive!
Monday, January 8
7:00 PM | Campus Wide | Boy Scouts
Tuesday, January 9
6:45 PM |
CLC | Praise Team Rehearsal
7:00 PM |
Green Mod Room 1 | WOW
7:00 PM |
Blue Mod | Stephen Ministry
Wednesday, January 10
6:00 PM | CLC | Wednesday Night Dinner
7:00 PM |
Sanctuary | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 11
7:00 PM |
CLC B017 | Diaconate
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Wake Forest Presbyterian Church
12605 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-556-7777
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