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For Friday, January 26, 2018
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 WFPC Officers' Column
Think outside the box. How many times do we hear those words? For Christians there is no box.
In the beginning God created the heavens, the earth, the sun, moon, stars, all the plants, animals, man and woman. God did not create the box. Nothing in God's creation even had a right angle.
Boxes are created by people. Boxes to keep people in and to keep people out. Boxes to hoard treasures, set limits, restrict with rules, judge according to cultural mores, establish what is acceptable and what is not, who is in and who is out, who will be saved and who will not.
As Christians, we should be aware that our church is not a box. A church has doors for a reason. Open doors. Open doors to welcome people in and to send people forth into the world. Christianity doesn't come in the form of a box. It comes in the form of a circle. A circle of friendship, a circle of faith, and a circle of love. God's love.
This week open your arms to encircle someone in a hug. Open your heart to someone in need. Open your mind to the limitlessness of God's love and live that love. Box-free.
Elder, Mission & Outreach
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New Church Software!
We have switched to a new software package, called Breeze, in the church office. If you have the Church Life app on your phone, it's time for you to delete that and get access to the church membership directory and calendar on your computer, tablet, and phone!
You will be receiving an email from "officeadmin@wakeforestpres.org" that will invite you to create a Wake Forest Presbyterian Church account. We've put together an easy-to-follow set of instructions on how to do that; click here to access it.
Once you've created your account, please go to your own information to make sure everything is correct. You can then download the Breeze app on your smartphone:
- Search for "breezechms" in the app store (see the logo in this article)
- After you download the app, open it and click "connect"
- Enter our church code, "wfpc"
- You will then be prompted for your username and password, which you created by following the instructions above
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Balancing M&Ms Women's Bible Study
Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 in Blue Mod Room 4
There's a new group on Wednesday nights! Ladies, we will focus on finding balance in multitasking. We'll do a six-week study on some of the women of the Bible who were successful in balancing expectations and their sanity using Jen Hatmaker's study, "Makeover: Revitalizing the Many Roles You Fill."
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SALT Coed Study
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 in B103
We invite everyone invited to join us as we progress in our knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a follower of Christ. We will begin a new study on February 6 using "A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community" by John Pavlovitz. This book asks if organized Christianity can find a new way of faithfully continuing the work Jesus began two thousand years ago, where everyone gets a seat at the table. Contact Sharon at sharonline@nc.rr.com or Renee at lrkzengel@me.com for more information!
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Wednesday Night Dinner Menu
January 31
broccoli cheddar soup or pasta e fagioli (vegetarian option)
salad
breadstick
dessert
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
Faith Fitness Challenge - Got garden gloves?
Join us at the Mission and Outreach table on Ministry Team Night, Thursday, February 1, at 7 PM in the CLC to discuss the potential for a community garden at our church. Our speaker will be George Shaw, the missions leader at Wake Forest United Methodist Church. For several years, George's goal has been to create a more coordinated community approach to ending hunger in our area by bringing local churches and civic groups together to support such activities and ministries as Tri Area Ministries, Rise Against Hunger, Yam Jam, and Crop Walk. On Thursday night, George will be focusing on community gardens, one way that our church, along with others in Wake Forest, can provide fresh, healthy produce to our disadvanged neighbors. Contact Bernie Hardy at
bernard.hardy@earthlink.net.
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.
Super Bowl Blood Drive
Spend your Super Bowl pre-game in the CLC at our Red Cross Blood Drive on February 4! Enjoy pregame coverage on our big screen as you give the gift of life. We are filling over 140 donor appointments before game time and desperately need your donation to replenish a depleted blood supply due to winter cold and storms. How can you participate? Sign up to be a blood donor in the WFPC Copy Room or online through the Red Cross by clicking here and using location code "WFPC". Not keen on donating blood? Please consider donating snacks or volunteering a couple of hours to assist with the Blood Drive. You can sign up in the Copy Room or online here. Childcare will be provided throughout the afternoon, as will delicious pregame/post-donation snacks.
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Body and Soul
A Healthier and Happier 2018
The last of 8 tips for taking small steps to make this your healthiest and happiest year (see Leaflets 1/12 and 1/19/18 for the first 6 tips):
- Spend some time in the sun, but not too much. Exposure to bright light is critical for good sleep. It also helps create a more positive mood which, in turn, may encourage more exercise and increase overall happiness. Sun exposure is also critical for your body to manufacture enough vitamin D, an essential vitamin for optimum health.
- Eat and drink less sugar. Data on how sugar consumption affects health is still controversial. It is clear, however, that increased sugar intake means increased caloric intake and, for most people, increased weight. Given that obesity is a primary cause of chronic disease in the US, any decrease in calorie consumption may contribute to better health. The best way to decrease sugar for most of us? Decrease the consumption of sugary drinks and drink water instead. Of course, that doesn't deal with edible souces of sugar, but it's a start.
Taken from NY Times article 8 Easy, Meaningful New Year's Resolutions for Better Health by Tara Haelle published on 2/2/2018.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Blood pressure screenings will be available at church this Sunday after each service and during the Discipleship Hour.
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His Kids News
SHINE KIDS WILL BE PACKING EMERGENCY BREAKFASTS
for Meals on Wheels. Through January 31, we will be collecting: instant oatmeal packs, individual fruit cups, and cereal/granola bars. Please place your donations in the bin outside Katherine Peiper's office. Thanks!
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FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES We will get together on Friday, February 2, at 6:00 for pizza. We'll show The Lego Batman Movie, 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, February 2. There is no charge, but we do accept donations to offset the cost of our dinner!
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OUR NEXT CLUB 4/5 MEETING will be on Sunday, February 4, with a Galaxy Fun Park field trip! Info, pricing, and regisration to come!
~Katherine Peiper, Director of Children, Families and Youth Ministries |
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Youth News
PANCAKE SUPPER! Our pancake supper, hosted by middle school youth, is right around the corner! We need all middle school youth and parents to help us make this evening great. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 14, and get excited about a great evening of fellowship for our church family!
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SENIOR BIBLE STUDY: All High School seniors are invited to join us on Monday evenings for fellowship and an eight-week Bible study. We will review lessons from "Sticky Faith: Nurturing Your Faith Beyond High School," in hopes of preparing you for amazing college experiences. Our first meeting will be on February 12, from 6:30 to 8:00. We will wrap up our study with a beach trip in April (date and destination TBD). If you are interested, please let Janet know so that you can be added to the communications list!
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YOUTH SUNDAY IS MARCH 4. Mark your calendars and get excited! We are "On a Mission..."
~Janet Briley, Assistant Director of Youth Ministries | youth@wakeforestpres.org
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| January 28, 2018 Scripture, Sermon and Music
Our Scripture this week comes from Mark 1:35-39. Pastor Rebekah Maul will share her sermon, "Solitude." 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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2018 Annual Budget
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$891,012.00
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Year-to-date Budgeted
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n/a |
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Year-to-date Actual
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n/a
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Year-to-date
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n/a
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January Budget
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$74,251.00 |
| January Tithes and Offerings (thru 1/21/18) |
$55,641.75 |
| January 21, 2018 |
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| Tithes and Offerings |
$14,165.50 |
| Designated Gifts |
$300.00 |
| Debt Elimination Gifts |
$815.00 |
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Sunday School Attendance
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150 |
| 9:00 Attendance |
207 |
| 11:15 Attendance |
203 |
Debt Elimination Monthly Budget
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$8,000.00
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| Debt Elimination Received (thru 1/21/18) |
$2,073.00
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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 26
6:15 AM |
CLC B017 | Friday Morning Men's Bible Study
9:30 AM |
Youth Room | Naptime Group
Saturday, January 27
7:00 AM |
CLC B017 | Iron Sharpens Iron
Sunday, January 28
9:00 AM |
CLC | Contemporary Service
10:00 AM |
Campus Wide | Discipleship Hour
11:15 AM |
Sanctuary
| Traditional Service
12:30 PM | B017 | Adult Discipleship Leader Luncheon
4:30 PM |
Youth Room
| Middle School Youth Group
5:00 PM |
Youth Room | Denver Trip Meeting
6:00 PM |
Youth Room | High School Youth Group
Monday, January 29
10:00 AM |
Youth Room | Dementia Caregiver Group
6:00 PM |
CLC | FaithFit
7:00 PM |
Campus Wide | Boy Scouts
Tuesday, January 30
6:45 PM |
CLC | Praise Team Rehearsal
7:00 PM |
Blue Mod
| Stephen Ministry
Wednesday, January 31
5:30 AM |
CLC | FaithFit
5:30 PM |
CLC
| Wednesday Night Dinner
6:30 Pm |
Campus Wide | Wednesday Night Groups
7:00 PM |
Sanctuary | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 1
6:00 PM | CLC | FaithFit
7:00 PM |
CLC | Ministry Team Night
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Wake Forest Presbyterian Church
12605 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-556-7777
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