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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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Second Sunday of Lent
Worship Service
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
March 17, 2019
Ministers: Rev. Lori Pistor, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Sermon: Feathered
, Lori Pistor
Scripture Reading: Genesis 15:1-18; Luke 13:31-35
Director of Music: Ed Yasick
Youth Choir Director: Julie Henry
Choirs: Chancel Choir and Youth Choir
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Coffee Fellowship Help
Needed
for this Sunday, March 17 and for March 24
(also open Spring dates beginning April 21)
All you need to bring
are your hands and a willing heart - really!
If you can start a pot of coffee and plate a few finger foods,
you can do this!
(And if you're worried that you can't,
While it can easily be done by one person, it's more fun to corrall a friend, partner, or even a willing young person to help.
Questions? Contact Mitzi Lesher-Thomas at
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Walk to Jerusalem has begun!
Like the Know Chocolate event last year, join us as we play, have discussions, learn about keeping Lent spiritually and physically, enjoy refreshments, and begin our journey of more than 6000 miles! You will be able to consider many ways of participating in the special offerings of the season, in order
to prepare for celebrating the resurrection and Lordship of Jesus Christ at Easter. Packets of Participation are available in the church
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"Dr. Rodger Nishioka, past professor of Christian education at Columbia Theological Seminary, has said, 'Our faith is communally constructed.' It is through rubbing shoulders with one another, telling stories of our faith to each other, and by experiencing God's incredible love in Christian communities that our youngest members grow into faith, our oldest members pass on their faith, and our families learn to practice their faith together.
It stands to good reason that if we desire to maximize these opportunities for communal construction that all the ages of our community of believers need to be together more often than not. In fact, that's how we started out...in the early church."
Tori Smit, Presbyterian minister in Canada
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Walk to Jerusalem: Lenten Walking Group: March 16
Ready to Walk Again?
This Saturday, March 16, we are going to continue our
Walk to Jerusalem at 8:00 a.m. at Koka Booth Amphitheater,
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary NC 27518. Shane and Jennifer Pierce will be point persons for this week's walk.
We will meet rain or shine (hopefully shine) at the ticket booth parking area. This
is roughly a 2 mile hike. All walkers, runners, joggers, bikers, etc.
are welcome to join in the weekly Lenten walks. Watch the E-link for information on each week's group walk.
See you there!
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The Good Friday Experience
- Call for presenters and vocalists!
On Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m., our Fellowship Hall will be transformed into the home of Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy disciple of Jesus.
CPC disciples of all ages are invited to share this night with others who wonder at Jesus' life and death on the cross. We will share a meal together and hear testimonies in speech and song.
For this evening, we need 6-7 presenters (adults, youth, and 1 or 2 children) to dramatically present a biblical encounter with Jesus. We also need 2 to 5 people or groups to present a song (for example, The Lord's Prayer).
We invite you to make this evening a memorable experience by your presentation.
Scripts are provided and memorization is helpful, but not essential.
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As part of the Walk to Jerusalem, the Lenten Bible Study,
The Way; Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
is offered each
Wednesday through April 10
Embark on a journey this Lent: walk in Jesus' footsteps during the course of his ministry. Along the way, you will listen to Jesus teach, see him perform miracles, spend time with his friends and followers and you, yourself, will be transformed. This study is not just about geography but about discipleship. Accept the challenge to a greater commitment to Jesus as Lord of our lives.
Wednesdays through April 10. Soup supper is at 6:00 p.m. with study from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Rms 220-222. Led by Medora Hix and Duane Hix.
*Please RSVP for childcare to medora.hix@carypresbyterian.org.
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Christian Faith Formation: March 17
Adult Classes in Sunday School
For this coming Sunday, March 17 and beyond.
Kerygma:
NEW COURSE - Lord, Teach us to Pray (on The Lord's Prayer).Sure, you've probably been saying this your whole life. You've likely actually prayed it, and not just said it, too. But what is behind this special teaching of Jesus? What do the phrases in the prayer actually mean?. Come and be astonished, achieve clarity, or be confirmed in your understanding of this common but so important part of Scripture and our life with God. Includes Keeping Our Distance: How close can we come to a holy God? Crossing To the Future: What is the Kingdom and what is the Kingdom yet to come? Willing Obedience: How can we glorify God in our daily lives? Feeding Ourselves: What place does self-sufficiency have in Christian life? Writing it Off: What does the reality of our forgiveness say to our treatment of others? and Crying For Help: How does a Christian respond to the enormity of evil in the world?
Led by Dr Duane Hix, Room 102.
Bible and Beyond:
This study runs through April 7: The Seven Last Words of Christ, led by John Page. This is a careful and considerate look at the import of what Jesus uttered on the cross. Library
Faith Today
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This class begins a complete study on Brian McLaren's book The Great Spiritual Migration, entitled Way of Life, on how the world's largest religion is seeking a better way to be Christian. McLaren outlines three migrations: spiritually, Christians focus less on doctrine and more on the abiding life of love made manifest in Jesus; theologically, a new way of reading Scripture shifts away from literalism and toward a more generous, literary approach; and missionally, the new way of life leads to "organizing religion" rather than organized religion, in which spiritual activists are committed to ecological, economic, and interfaith concerns. Led by former Professor Josetta McLaughlin, and teacher Barbara Harvey.
Room 100.
Faith and Families: for people raising families in faith in a complicated world, now studying Jacob Armstrong's God's Messy Family, Finding Your Place When Life Isn't Perfect. Convened by Alan Bancroft. Fellowship Hall
Adult I
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Discipleship and Mission will be studied from March through May, including the call to discipleship, the call to ministry, and the spread of the Gospel. Parlor.
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Triple F Group News
Thanks to Wayne Honeycutt for an interesting program on The Building of the Ark Encounter on March 4. A life-size ark has been built in Williamstown, Kentucky, with many fascinating exhibits. A Creation Museum is also available.
Barbara Turner will report on the composition of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" at the March 18 meeting. An illustrated picture book tells the story. We will listen to the music, while we celebrate Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday. Come join us at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100.
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CPC Yoga Classes: March Dates
Classes are held weekly
in the Fellowship Hall at
9:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 21
Wednesday, March 27
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Cool Books Club News
The Cool Books Club will meet on April 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Peg Giesbrecht's home to discuss the second book in the trilogy by Susan Trott, THE HOLY MAN'S JOURNEY. This book relates how the holy man takes his successor to meet his former mentor. It is an intimate tale of friendship and love that shows the human side of the holy man while never failing to instruct and enlighten the reader.
If you are interested in attending this meeting, feel free to contact Peg at 919-859-3951 or Ellen Cline at 919-469-1456.
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In memory of David Voss
The beautiful array of daffodils already blooming in CPC's front lawn have been given in memory of David Voss by Lynn Voss' brother and sister-in-law, John and Jane Hammond. Campbell Road Nursery planted the 500 bulbs which will continue to bloom and spread for years to come.
Additionally, the Hammonds provided for the unique weeping flowering plum which has been planted in the back circle in the lower parking lot.
CPC is thankful for these gifts from the Hammonds and for how David's life will continue to be remembered.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. Psalm 139
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Join the Generosity Team!
Are you a creative, communicative, early morning person who is also enthusiastic about Cary Presbyterian Church? Come be part of the Generosity Team as we plot and plan ways for members to know about and support the church's ministries throughout the year.
The Generosity Team ordinarily meets at 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. every other Thursday morning; everyone arriving with coffee in hand!
Interested? Have questions?
Contact: Rowena Morrison, Su Johnson, Jim Kurz, Mary Jane Donahue,
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CPC HVAC News
HVAC is kaput, but soon to be replaced.
The two HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) units that serve
the Narthex, Library, Parlor and hallways have run their course after 17 years.
Budget and Finance has been strategically planning for these inevitable replacements.
The Building and Grounds committee is assessing and making plans for energy efficient replacements. It will take several weeks to set the plans in motion.
We are thankful for the committee's hard work, especially for Jeremiah Bullis and Ron Norris taking the lead, and that the weather is not too cold (well, maybe this week) and not too hot while the units are betwixt and between. Stay tuned!
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Community in the Heart of Christ, Lent Lecture
Sunday, March 17: Cary First Christian Church, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Reconstructing the Gospel: Finding Freedom from Slaveholder Religion.
Publishers Weekly's recent review said, "Wilson-Hartgrove frequently returns to the original landscape of the Bible to reveal the subversive origins of Christianity as he draws parallels between the plight of early Christians and modern day injustices. Bringing together thoughts on the rural working-class, white privilege, and the black-led freedom movement, Wilson-Hartgrove's book is a must-read for Christians interested in how race-infused politics and distorted religion undermine the American democratic dream." Following the lecture, all are invited to stay for dinner and continue the conversation in the Fellowship Hall.
Community in the Heart of Christ is the long-term project led by Cary First Christian, Covenant Christian (Disciples of Christ), and Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, to engage in worship, reflection, conversation, and action related to the intersections of faith, race, and community.
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2019 Legislative Seminar, Thursday, March 28
A Message from the North Carolina Council of Churches:
Registration is now open for our 2019 Legislative Seminar to be held at North Raleigh UMC on Thursday, March 28. Our legislative seminar occurs every other year as the General Assembly begins their legislative long session. It offers the opportunity to hear updates on issues being discussed at the General Assembly, network with others who share your concerns, and learn how you can make a difference.
A flyer about the Legislative seminar can be downloaded at this link.
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RCWMS Anti-Racism Workshop in Durham, March 28
Anti-racist action and reflection form the heart of Doing Our Own Work.
Each participant is invited to identify a "sphere of influence" that serves as the focus of action and reflection. Utilizing input from the leaders, reading assignments, videos, group discussion, and structured exercises, we will explore a wide range of topics and issues.
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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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Need a Name Tag?
BE KNOWN! Wear your name tag!
Need a name tag? Need a new name tag?
You can either:
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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Keypad Security Video
We have a video
to share with you:
"Everything You Need to Know About Using the Keypad Entry System but Were Afraid to Ask"
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Send Your News and Announcements
Bulletin and e-Link announcements
to be placed in any upcoming print issue
or email
are
due by 12:00 noon on the prior Wednesday.
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CPC Calendar for
March 17 through March 24
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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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