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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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Radiant Light by Elizabeth Wang
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Worship Services
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1, 2019
PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIMES
Worship Service: 8:30 a.m.
No Sunday School this Week
Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Ministers: Rev. Alan Bancroft, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Sermon: Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord Alan Bancroft
Advent Wreath Participants:
8:30 - Dan, Noah, and Joshua Tomczak
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10:30 - Ella Burton and Emma Anderson
Scripture Reading: Psalm 1:22; Isaiah 2:1-5
Lay Reader: 8:30 - Beth Cleveland; 10:30 - Russell Diggs
Director of Music: Ed Yasick
Choir: Chancel Choir
Children in Worship: LeNelle Patrick
The beautiful paper lace banners over the pulpit, designed by the Sanctified
Art Team, were patiently and carefully created by CPC members/artists:
Jane Dunbar, Sandy Hutchinson, Ann Johnson,
Pauline Leveille, Jen Pierce, and Kecia Simmons.
Read
What Can't Wait Advent Poetry for the week at this link
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Pastor Nominating Committee minutes and reports
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Poinsettia Orders begin Sunday, December 1
There will be an order form for Poinsettia plants for the church, with space for your dedication on the form, in the bulletin this coming Sunday. You will also find a form
at this link, which you may print and use.
All orders must be received in the church office no later than Monday, December 16.
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HONORING MANDY NESTER
Please join us Sunday, December 15
following the 10:30 Pageant
in the Fellowship Hall as CPC honors Mandy.
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Nominations for Nominating Committee Wanted
The CPC Nominating Committee is receiving recommendations of church members to
serve on the 2020 Nominating Committee.
This committee is responsible for
discerning the slate of elders and deacons to be elected by the congregation.
Please
contact chairperson Tim Farless with nominations or email nominations to
office@carypresbyterian.org
Thank you!
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Generosity Reminder
Please be sure to return your planned giving commitments and time and talent forms as soon as possible to the box in the Narthex or to the church office.
The Budget and Finance Team and Session need this information in order to complete the 2020 operating budget. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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If you are up to date with your planned giving commitment, we thank you. If not, we graciously ask that you become current by the end of the year.
Wondering about how much you have given to date? You can access this information online by visiting our website at www.carypresbyterian.org, and following these steps:
- Login to the member directory (use the generic password for all church members).
- Page down to the bottom of the screen and click on "manage my family info".
- Login with your email and individual password (the one you set up when you initially set up your Servant Keeper online directory access). If you forgot your password, click on the prompt, fill in your email address, and Servant Keeper will send you a reset email.
- Click on giving history. Overview shows the total, Detail shows the individual gifts, dates, amount and purpose.
- Questions about logging in? Contact Phil Melton at 919-467-8700 or
- Questions about your giving? Contact Barbara Carew at 919-467-8700 or barbara.carew@carypresbyterian.org.
We are truly grateful for God's generous people. All of your gifts are truly appreciated.
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Christian Faith Formation
No Sunday School this coming Sunday, December 1.
Children in Worship
The story this week is "The Prophets Show the Way to Bethlehem." The Advent stories build from week to week as we journey along a literal road to Bethlehem. We begin by learning about the prophet Isaiah. Together we will wonder about how the prophets listened to God and how they knew it was God who spoke. Are there still prophets today who can show us the way to Bethlehem?
Leader: LeNelle Patrick.
Anyone is welcome to join us at any time for listening to the stories, responding to the stories and learning them by retelling. Would you like to be a leader? Children in Worship begins at the same time as Sanctuary worship does. We finish during the hymn following the sermon and return to 'big church' to join the rest of the congregation. Please contact Jen Pierce if you are interested.
jlpierce@carypresbyterian.org
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What Can't Wait
What Can't Wait?
Marking your calendars to prep
the sanctuary for Advent!
What better way to enter
the holiday spirit than sharing
an hour or two helping
to adorn the sanctuary?
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 9:00 a.m.
we'll decorate the tree
and hang wreaths (among other things)
in preparation for Advent.
All helping hands are welcome! Questions?
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Remember FairTrade this Christmas
Advent begins this coming Sunday, December 1. As you work through your giving list, please consider items from CPC's Fair Trade Project. We have coffee and tea as well as chocolate bars and packages of chocolate minis that make great stocking stuffers. We also have a few items made by our Guatemala friends: bracelets and scrunchies ($2 each).
Please visit the Fair Trade table outside Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 1, between the worship services (9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.).
We accept cash, checks, and debit or credit cards. We plan to be open on December 8 and 15 as well. If you have questions or special gift requests, please contact Betty Boyd or Jeanne Bolick.
Thank you so much for your continuing support of Fair Trade farmers around the world through your purchases. In addition, your purchases have allowed us to donate $5,000 to CPC's ministry in Guatemala.
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Angel Tree for Loaves And Fishes
Angel Tree for Loaves and Fishes is currently in place in the Narthex.
Gift suggestions for preschool, elementary, and middle/high school students will
be available.
Choose from the list or use your own experience of what your gift recipient may enjoy. Gift cards or checks made out to Loaves and Fishes will also be requested. Some gifts may be used for the Pride for Parents Store. Southeast Raleigh families vetted as low income may shop there to purchase gifts at a discount. The 35 children at Loaves & Fishes will receive gifts.
Please return all gifts, gift cards, and checks to the Narthex area by December 8. A box will be there to receive gift cards and checks, or you may return them to Barbara Turner's box in the office. Thank you!
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Alternative Gifts for Christmas
It's that time of the year to be thinking about alternative Christmas gifts for family and friends. The Missions team decided we would hit pause on an all-out Alternative Gift Market and offer a little low-key opportunity this year.
As such, you will find in the Narthex, copies of the PCUSA Alternative Gift catalogue AND a special insert that highlights your favorite CPC Missions that you can also give as a gift. We hope you will consider these wonderful gifts this Christmas season and provide hope to those in need.
Peace and joy from the Missions Team
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Christmas Pageant Participants Needed
Rehearsals begin December 1 for the Christmas pageant, Light of the World, to be presented during worship on Sunday, December 15.
The intergenerational pageant has a number of speaking parts. If you are interested in participating as a singer or in a speaking role, please contact Julie Henry.
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Triple F Group News
The Christmas Luncheon will be on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at IHOP on Kildaire Farm Road.
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Support Esperanza de Guatemala on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3
Giving Tuesday is right around the corner on Tuesday, December 3!
We hope you will support Esperanza de Guatemala
with your Giving Tuesday donations.
#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in countries around the world. Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live.
We have lots going on, especially with our efforts to bring clean water to the residents of Nimasac, Guatemala. We are working with Engineers Without Borders and Rotary International for the large water project, and have also purchased in-home water filtration systems from Servants Hearts Ministries for 21 of our scholarship families.
Save the date: DECEMBER 3rd, and plan now to give.
Please follow us on instagram (espdegnc) and facebook (Esperanza de Guatemala Missions), and visit our website at esperanzadeguatemala.org to find out more.
Watch for more information to come!
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Presbyterian Women Christmas Dinner, December 3
Presbyterian Women will hold their annual Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Sister Act will sing Christmas carols, with dinner after, then wrap gifts for The Carying Place graduate families. Each Circle provides gifts for a family. All women are invited, you do not need to be a Circle member or a CPC member.
No RSVP required, just show up with a side dish or dessert to share. All else is provided by PW.
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Presbyterian Men Christmas Caroling, December 3
All men of the church are invited to warm-up their windpipes and start the Christmas season with a bit of caroling! Tuesday, December 3rd at 5:45 p.m. meet at the church to warm-up and arrange rides before heading out together for an evening of fun! Questions contact: Tom Van Scoyoc.
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Cool Books Club
Next Meeting: December 3
The Cool Books Club will meet on Tuesday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Peg Giesbrecht. We will read and discuss God is Young by Pope Francis.
This book is a compilation of answers the Pope provided during an interview with journalist Thomas Leoncini covering many topics from philosophy to the everyday concerns of people of all ages.
The Pope's answers are generous in length, some even being mini homilies, and are of interest and benefit to all who are interested. The Pope recommends a "revolution of tenderness" to combat the many challenges facing the Catholic Church and the world at large.
If this topic intrigues you, please join our discussion. Call Peg Giesbrecht at 919-859-3951 or Ellen Cline at 919-215-2324 for more information.
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Two Upcoming Mission Opportunities
1)
RISE AGAINST HUNGER is coming to CPC January 2020!
The Missions Team is planning an all church, Saturday event to pack meals for Rise Against Hunger.
2) In the meantime, our friends at the Kirk of Kildaire have invited CPC to help with Rise Against Hunger at the Kirk on Saturday, December 7, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
120 volunteers are needed for each of 3 Food Packing shifts as well as set up and clean up. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex.
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CPC Social Justice Group Meeting
The next meeting of the CPC Social Justice team will be held on Friday, December 13 from 10:30 to noon in the Parlor. All who want to join us are welcome!
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Carying Place Holiday Meal: December 19
Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. Save the date for T
he Carying Place Holiday Meal.
Presbyterian Women will host Carying Place families, staff, volunteers, and board members!
All hands are welcome and appreciated!
More information coming soon!
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CPC Website Calendar
If you're interested in the dates of services and events at CPC or need
to know what rooms are available at the church at specific times on specific days, you can find that information on the
CPC website calendar at this link.
(When you go to the CPC website, find a link at the top of the home page.
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Send Your News and Announcements
Bulletin and e-Link announcements
for an upcoming newsletter or bulletin
need to be received in office email
by 12:00 noon on Wednesday
prior to the first day they need to run.
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An Important Safety and Security Notice
The wooden doors in the front of the church have recently been left unlocked overnight more than once. This has resulted in people entering the church and walking around without knowledge of the church or preschool staff. Unfortunately, open access to the church building by unknown persons potentially puts not only the facility and staff members, but preschool children at risk.
The wooden doors in the front of the church should not be unlocked except for Sunday worship services and for all-congregation events.
(For other groups and events, entry and exit should be made through doors with keypad access.)
Glass doors should never be propped open.
Church entry should be made by entering an entry code on one of the doors with a keypad. If you need a code, you must come to the church office and sign the security notebook to choose one from the randomly generated list of numbers.
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The CPC Church Directory is Online
Remember - the CPC Directory
is linked on the church website!
You can access our directory by clicking the Member Directory link at the top of our website home page.
Correct your info, add pictures, etc. online by following that link.
If you have not accessed the directory yet, an invitation will have to be sent to you by Servant Keeper. If you need this new invitation, email office@carypresbyterian.org with your name and an invitation will be requested for you. All invitations are good for only two weeks.
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BE KNOWN!
Wear your name tag!
Need a name tag? Need a new name tag?
You can do one of these things:
- Write "Need a name tag" next to your name in the Welcome Book
- OR sign up for a name tag at the table by the TV in the Narthex. As soon as yours is ready it will be on that same table. (Keep it where most convenient on one of the name tag racks.)
THANKS!
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CPC Church Service Podcasts
CPC Service podcasts are added weekly to Soundcloud and for posting to the website
on this page. They appear with the most recent service featured at the top of the page, with the illustration from that week's bulletin as an identifier (as shown above).
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The public CPC Facebook page is a great continuing source of information about what is upcoming and what has happened at CPC. Visit it frequently for news and pictures you won't see elsewhere, and share the posts with your friends and on your own Facebook page!
Follow the links to the public page and the CPC family page below:
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CPC Calendar for December 1
through December 8
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Did You Know?
Cary Presbyterian Church is a part of a larger family of churches comprising the New Hope Presbytery.
From Efland to the Outer Banks, spanning 33 counties, with 122 congregations representing 28,314 members, we are a Mid-Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving eastern North Carolina.
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