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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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Baptism of Jesus by Jerry Bacik
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Worship Services
Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 12, 2020
PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIMES
Worship Service
: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:29 a.m.
Worship Service
: 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service Participants - 8:30 a.m.
Ministers:
Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas, Rev. Alan Bancroft
Director of Music:
Ed Yasick
Lay Reader:
Sue Harley
Sound:
Hunter Piermont
Ushers:
Beth Cleveland and Janet Robinette
Counters:
Sandy Ogle and Jane Dunbar
Worship Service Participants - 10:30 a.m.
Ministers:
Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas, Rev. Alan Bancroft
Director of Music:
Ed Yasick
Choir:
Chancel Choir
Vocal Ensemble:
Julie Henry, Jane Dunbar, Len Clark, and Greg Czika
Lay Reader:
Kirsten Nielsen
Children in Worship:
LeNelle Patrick
Sound:
Jason Troiano
Bus Driver:
Russell Diggs
Ushers:
Rick and Anna Boswell, Lloyd Hinnant, and Mike Callis
Counters:
Sandy Ogle and Jane Dunbar
Homily:
Wild and Waste
, Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Scripture Readings: Matthew 3:13-17; Genesis 1:1-5
Pastor Nominating Committee minutes and reports
Sunday, January 26; New Officer Ordination and Installation;
Congregational Meeting
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2020 Envelope Boxes available now
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Christian Faith Formation
for Sunday, January 12.
Faith Together
,an intergenerational class for adults and all children in elementary school, meets upstairs in the Sunday School building art room. Come up the ramp and go to the classroom straight ahead.
We're continuing with the Sunday Lift sessions called "Adventure Awaits." We will learn about Jesus' escape to Egypt with Mary & Joseph. We'll talk about how God is with us on adventures that might seem scary or new.
Adult Classes
Adult I:
meets in the parlor
Bible & Beyond
We'll be using The Bible & the Christian Life by John Stott on the authority, interpretation, and use of scripture in developing a Christian mind and making an impact on society. Stott is a former pastor and respected author. Meets in the Faith Hall of Fame - the former computer lab at the parking lot end of the hallway.
Faith Today Rm. 100
We'll be discussing Revolutionary Kingdom: Following the Rebel Jesus by Mike Slaughter. Starting with the deceptively simple question 'what is a disciple' this study quickly shifts to reflecting on how to live the missional call in the contemporary world.
Faith & Family Rm. 102
We'll be reflecting on Short stories by Jesus from Amy Jill-Levine and reading Jesus most popular parables with an eye to better understanding their original audience and context in order to shape our hearing for our time.
Children in Worship:
The story this week is "Jesus is Baptized." We'll meet John the Baptist learn how he encouraged the People of God to change their ways in preparation for the special Son of God. We will wonder together about how the people of God felt when John told them to change their ways. We'll wonder how they felt to be baptized and if they felt ready to be close to the special Son of God.
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 up 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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SAVE THE DATE
Lori's Farewell Luncheon
Please plan to join us on Sunday, January 26,
immediately following the 10:30 worship service
to celebrate Lori's ministry at CPC.
We'll start with a delicious lunch of Texas themed food,
continue with the annual congregational meeting,
and then celebrate Lori with lots of love, gratitude, gifts, laughs and tears!
The congregation will present Lori with a love offering
which she has designated to Be the Hands renovations for The Carying Place housing, and to CPC office renovations and updates
in preparation for our new pastor.
Please mail your love offering gift to the church office,
Please make checks payable to Cary Presbyterian Church
and write "Lori Farewell" in the memo line.
Watch for more information and signups for food coming soon.
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Triple F Club News
Triple F Group:
Monday, January 13, 9:30 a.m. Triple F will go out for Brunch at IHOP. Come join us!
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Indoor Labyrinth Walk,
Monday, January 13, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall.
Walking the indoor canvas labyrinth is a wonderful way to start the new decade. It's a contemplative prayer walk, an opportunity to slow down, set an intention for the year, ponder a problem or clear your mind. At 6:30 in the Parlor, Jason Troiano, who leads the Monday Mindfulness group, will present a brief talk on the topic of walking meditation. Members of the Spiritual Practices team will be on hand starting at 4:30 to answer any questions you have. We'll also have books and handouts for you to peruse. We ask that you remove your shoes and walk in socks. We'll have a basket of clean socks on hand in case you forget. It takes approximately 20 minutes or so to walk the labyrinth. Feel free to come at any time and leave when you're finished. Send questions to Jeanne Bolick at jlbolick@att.net.
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CPC Men's Breakfast: Saturday, January 18, 8:00 a.m.
Omelets to order and some of the best company around.
Check out the CPC Facebook group for more info!
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Rebuilding Homes, Building Hope
Saturday, January 25 7:00 a.m.
Remember the challenge? #TimeToGetBusy?
Let's BeTheHands again, and again, and again. Join David and Maxton Bohm and others from the Triangle working to rebuild flood damaged homes in Burgaw.
No experience or tools needed, just a willing YOU in work clothes!
Projects include painting, insulation, laying floor,or cutting boards.
Meet in the CPC parking lot at 7:00 a.m. to arrive on site in Burgaw by 9:00 a.m.
Sign up at this link.
(Just scroll down to 1/25/2020 and check out David's nickname while you're at it!)
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Rise Against Hunger Event: February 1,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
The Mission Team is excited to have this event and is calling all hands! Help is also needed from a few people from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for set-up. We hope you'll join us for this intergenerational event to pack 10,000 nutritious meals for hungry people. We'll enjoy ice cream after clean up! Please sign-up through this link
or on Alan's office door. Email any questions to Sarah Troiano at
SarahTroiano@yahoo.com
or call 919-616-0541.
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CPC Talent, Eats & Auction for Youth Trips Benefit
Sunday, March 22: 5 p.m.
CPC invites you to join us Sunday, March 22 at 5 p.m. for a pizza dinner, creative talent expression, delicious homemade treats and exciting auction items at our CPC Congregation-Wide Talent Show, Bake Sale & Silent Auction.
Proceeds from this exciting event will help fund opportunities for our youth to experience Massanetta, Montreat and ASP.
Talent Show & Bake Sale
Silent Auction
Congregation members are invited to donate items of value for this event, as well as to attend the event and bid generously on any items you would like to win. Your generosity can really make this a special night!
Potential donations might include retail items, gift certificates, accommodations, valuable collectibles, babysitting, or a creative experience that has tangible value.
Please contact Shane Pierce by email
shanewolf@yahoo.com with any items you'd like to offer by Sunday, March 8, so auction forms can be created and pickup scheduled (if needed). Please include an item description and true retail value.
Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you on March 22!
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SAVE THE DATE: ASP 2020 JUNE 21-27
Registration is now open!
On this 30th year of ASP trips from CPC, we're off to Virginia and we'd love to invite first-timers, as well as returnees, to join us!
The cost is $225, paid at time of registration, and scholarships are available, if needed. Questions about the trip? Contact Alan Bancroft at 615-540-9124 or alan.bancroft@carypresbyterian.org.
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CPC Spring Softball News!
For the 14th straight year, CPC will field a team in the Cary spring church softball league! Games are each Tuesday and Thursday evening from the last week of March until mid-June. Games are at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary. Jason Riffle and Justin Hancock have agreed to co-coach the again this year. After games, the team and fans enjoy fellowship at Brixx restaurant nearby. Estimated fees are: $35 for Cary residents and $60 for non-Cary residents. For more information, please contact softball organizer Jason Troiano at 919-600-8148 or
jjtroiano@gmail.com
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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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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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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
January 12 through January 19
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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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