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For Friday, June 30, 2017
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 WFPC Officers' Column
Each day's news seems to bring discouraging stories of conflict: terror attacks, religious fighting and intolerance. I was uplifted recently by a story about a Christian missionary attending a conference in Egypt during the Easter season.
While in Cairo, she and her husband were crossing a walking bridge and came face to face with an Islamic man. He looked at the missionary, who was obviously foreign and a Christian, and the missionary could see him thinking for a moment. He did not greet the missionary with the customary "welcome to Egypt," but realizing it was a Christian feast day, he said "Merry Christmas." As the stranger's intent was good and loving, the missionary did not correct him, but smiled and said "thank you" in Arabic, He had recognized and respected the missionary's faith, giving the missionary renewed hope.
We can overcome our fears by accepting and welcoming those who differ from us. Fear will resolve into hope as long as we remember Christ's words. Although we sometimes struggle to follow God's command to love one another and treat others as we wish to be treated, we need to remind ourselves that Jesus loves me, he loves you, and wants us to love all His children.
Wayne Moore
Elder for Facilities
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Purple Wristbands, It Is Time to Pray!
Massanetta round two will be heading out on Thursday, July 6, and return July 9. Please pray for Caroline Poulsen, Avery Keen, and Ginny Poulsen as they go to this amazing Middle School conference.
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WOW This Fall
Join the Women of the Word (WOW) beginning September 12. This fall we will be studying Lysa TerKeurst's, "Finding I Am (How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart)." This will be a 6-session in-depth study exploring the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. We will gain a better understanding of how Jesus' words 2,000 years ago are so very applicable to the answers we are searching for today. WOW is a diverse group of women who welcome back those who have stepped aside for a while as well as new faces. We pray together and encourage each other. We support Family Promise by providing toiletries and preparing and serving dinner. We also serve dinner and provide clothing and personal items twice a year to Feeding the Hungry in downtown Raleigh. Come join us the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in B103. Any questions, contact Mary Beichner at
marybeichner@me.com or Sandie Buda at
sandiebuda@nc.rr.com. Study books available on Exploration Sunday.
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New Study This Fall!
Plan to join Mornings With Christ for "Entrusted: A Study of 2 Timothy" by Beth Moore. In this 6-session study, we will be encouraged to guard what God has entrusted to us and to pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Classes will begin September 13. Our group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information and to order a study guide, please contact Loretta Highfield at
loretta.highfield@gmail.com.
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Mission and Service
Wheels4Hope
Wheels4Hope is a faith-based, non-profit car donation organization that repairs donated cars and recycles them back into our community. Their mission is to provide affordable, reliable transportation to economically vulnerable families and individuals throughout the Triangle. Wheels4Hope partners with 39 area referral agencies that promote the self-sufficiency of their clients through employment, housing, and educational programs. Program cars are donated vehicles in sound mechanical condition and are valued in the $2,500 to $4,000 range. Area congregations support Wheels4Hope by providing volunteers, board members, public awareness, car donations, and financial support. Volunteers are needed to pick up donated cars and drive them to and from Wheels4Hope partner garages. Mechanics and car enthusiasts are also needed to assess and repair donated vehicles.
How can you help this ministry? First of all, consider donating a car to Wheels4Hope (even if they can't use it, they will sell it) and get a charitable contribution credit. Second, you can volunteer your time and talents in varying capacities within the Wheels4Hope organization. Finally, you can help by offering financial support. For more information, or to join the WFPC Wheels4Hope team, contact Kevin Sharpe at
ksharpessi@yahoo.com.
Second Adult Mission Opportunity
Due to the continued need for Hurricane Matthew relief in Eastern NC, the session has approved a second adult mission trip, and it will be Sunday, October 22, through Friday/Saturday, October 27/28. We are exploring our destination options right now, but if you are interested, and the spring is not an ideal time for you, this is your chance! Please contact Judy Finch Ide at
jfinchide@hotmail.com to advise of your interest.
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Body & Soul Ministry
Prostate Cancer
- Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men.
- More than 90 percent of all prostate cancers are discovered when they are confined to the prostate or are nearby.
- The survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate tumors discovered at these stages is nearly 100 percent -- all the more reason men should be screened annually.
Caregiver Resources
- Dementia Education Programming Series - Thursday, July 20; Thursday, August 17; and Thursday, September 21, 9:30 am - 10:30 am, Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St, Wake Forest. You may attend one or all three sessions; registration is required. Click here to register, or call 919-435-9458
- Information on Being a Caregiver - Click here for access to articles, a newsletter, and other resources for caregivers, regardless of the diagnosis of the person for whom you are caring.
- OK Now What? A Caregiver's Guide to What Matters written by Sue Collins, RN, and Nancy Taylor Robson. The book deals with focusing on what really matters "while taking care of the business of living at the end of life." For further description, click here. Available through AARP and on Amazon.
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His Kids News
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS AND VBS FAMILIES! We had a fabulous week at our Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School. It was filled with fun and faith and friendship. Our VBS kids will share a little piece of it during worship on Sunday morning as they sing two songs that we all learned together this week.
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HIS KIDS WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS, during our 10:15 worship service, will be sharing some wonderful stories this summer! Sunday, July 2, will be "The One Thing," based on Mark 10:17-27. Sunday, July 9, will be "Compassion That Heals," based on Luke 7:11-17.
~Katherine Peiper, Director of Children, Families and Youth Ministries |
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Youth News
SUMMER YOUTH MISSION TRIPS AND RETREATS:
June 24-30: High School to Cuba (Red wristbands)
July 6-9: Middle School to Massanetta (Purple wristbands)
July 16-22: High School to Montreat (Green wristbands)
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THANKS FOR ALL OF THE PRAYERS so far this summer with our youth mission trips and retreats! Our youth are having amazing experiences and growing in their faith! Our WFPC family has played a huge part in these trips, through monetary support as well as prayers. We are so grateful for your help and encouragement!
~Janet Briley, Assistant Director of Youth Ministries | youth@wakeforestpres.org
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| July 2 Scripture, Sermon and Music
Sunday, July 2, our Scripture comes from Luke 13:10-17. Pastor Rebekah Maul will share her sermon, "The Power of Freedom."
Click here
to check out our Music Ministry's selections.
Summer Worship Schedule ~ July 2 through September 3
9:00 Intergenerational Discipleship Hour in the CLC
10:15 Worship in the sanctuary
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2017 Annual Budget
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$883,212.00
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Year-to-date Budgeted (May)
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$361,755.00
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Year-to-date Actual (May)
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$358,863.38
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Year-to-date
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$2,891.62
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June Budget
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$72,351.00 |
| June Tithes and Offerings (thru 6/25/17) |
$70,370.45 |
| June 25, 2017 |
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| Tithes and Offerings |
$16,857.00 |
| Designated Gifts |
$0.00 |
| Debt Elimination Gifts |
$5,035.00 |
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Sunday School Attendance
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39
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| 9:00 Attendance |
164 |
| 11:15 Attendance |
154 |
Debt Elimination Monthly Budget
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$8,000.00
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| Debt Elimination Received (thru 6/25/17) |
$14,755.41 |
...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
Sunday, July 2
9:00 AM |
CLC | Discipleship Hour
10:15 AM |
Sanctuary | Worship Service
Monday, July 3
6:00 PM |
CLC | FaithFit
office closed
Wednesday, July 5
6:30 PM |
CLC B017
| Iron Sharpens Iron
6:30 PM | Music Room | Hand Bells
Thursday, July 6
Massanetta #2 Departs
7:00 PM |
CLC
| Ministry Team Night
Sunday, July 9
9:00 AM | CLC | Discipleship Hour
10:15 AM | Sanctuary | Worship Service
Thursday, July 13
7:00 PM |
CLC B103 | Diaconate
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Wake Forest Presbyterian Church
12605 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-556-7777
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