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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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Worship Services
First Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 1, 2020
PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIMES
Worship Service
: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:29 a.m.
Worship Service
: 10:30 a.m.
Service Participants - 8:30 a.m.
Ministers:
Rev. Dr. Duane Hix, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Director of Music:
Ed Yasick
Lay Reader:
Russell Diggs
Sound:
Rick Boswell
Ushers:
Sue Harley and Cathy Williams
Service Participants - 10:30 a.m.
Ministers:
Rev. Dr. Duane Hix, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Director of Music:
Ed Yasick
Choir:
Chancel Choir
Acolyte:
Juliet Riffle
Lay Reader:
Jane Dunbar
Children in Worship:
Medora Hix
Sound:
Rick Boswell
Bus Driver:
Shane Pierce
Ushers:
David Bohm, John Hansen, Russell Diggs
Counters:
Brian Short and Kim Markham
The Message: Into the Wilderness, to be Tempted, Duane Hix
Scripture Readings: Psalm 32:1-7; Matthew 4:1-11
Pastor Nominating Committee minutes and reports
The 2019 Annual Report is available for review
at this link.
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This Week's YAF Youth News
Each week Alan sends out the YAF newsletter.
There's a lot of great information
about what's going on (and what's upcoming)
with CPC youth.
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Christian Faith Formation
for Sunday, March 1
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.
This week we begin the new unit of Sunday Lift about Jesus' life and ministry. We're doing a modified lesson that includes elements of an activity from Lenten materials by A Sanctified Art. All are welcome to join us as we make wilderness vase displays (pictured above) to take home.
Adult Classes
Adult I:
A Bible-based uniform lesson series by Cokesbury. Kim Herring leads. 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:
We'll be using Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginners Guide to Holy Week by Amy-Jill Levine. Delving into the history and literature surrounding Jesus last days Levine brings forward details that open doors to this familiar story.
Hunter Piermont & Lisa Weber will be teaching. Meets in Room 100.
**This study will also be offered Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. throughout Lent accompanied by a simple supper of soup, salad, & bread at 5:30 p.m.**
Faith and Families:
During the season of Lent, we will explore the theme of Fasting from a variety of perspectives. As always, each week stands on its own, so drop in when you can, and you'll be able to join the conversation.
Children in Worship:
The story this week is the Lenten Puzzle, which is made up of 6 purple pieces that form a cross. We will talk about how Lent is the time the church gets ready to celebrate the mystery of Easter and that purple is the color for getting ready.
Leader: Medora Hix
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.
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HAVE YOU SEEN MY SON?
A MAUNDY THURSDAY MESSAGE THROUGH DRAMA
The pastors, in cooperation with the Music and Worship committee, are considering using a one-act play for the message at the Maundy Thursday worship on April 9.
We are seeking actors for the play. Are you interested?
The play highlights the emotions of five biblical women as they worry about their sons' involvement in the passion story of Christ. The cast also includes one other woman, the biblical figure Anna, and one man, Simeon, both of whom originally welcomed the infant Jesus when he was brought years earlier to be dedicated at the temple. Their narrative sets the scene within which the mothers share their apprehension.
The drama will be conducted in a readers' theater format, meaning no full memorization of parts is needed. It will include the periodic extinguishing of candles in Tenebrae fashion. Rehearsal time will be needed in the weeks before Maundy Thursday. Costuming will be minimal, but we will also need help with lighting and assistance in minimal stage sets.
Please consider being a part of this unique message as Holy Weekend begins. Contact Rev. Hix or Rev. Lesher-Thomas for further information. They would also appreciate suggestions of people who have performed dramas for the church previously.
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CPC Talent, Eats, and Auction:
Sunday, March 22: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Youth of CPC invite you to enjoy an evening of fellowship, entertainment and good eats with our congregation! Please join us on Sunday, March 22 at 5:00 p.m. for a pizza dinner, creative talent, delicious homemade treats and exciting auction items at our CPC Talent Show, Bake Sale & Silent Auction.
Proceeds from this exciting event will help fund opportunities for our youth to experience Massanetta, Montreat and ASP.
Parents and Youth: We need people to offer their talent for this event. We're also hoping people throughout the congregation will perform, but this is a way that families can help support this exciting night. Work on a dance as a family. Sing a song together. Present a reimagined version of
Green Eggs and Ham
. The more fun we have, the more fun the congregation will have. You can sign up below.
We also invite you to sign up to help with the Bake Sale and Silent Auction. All of the details can be found in the Sign Up Genius below!
Talent Show & Bake Sale SignUps Needed Now
Please see the SignUpGenius link below to sign up for the Talent Show and/or Bake Sale. Please contact
Sheila Cain
with any questions.
Silent Auction
Congregation members are invited to consider donating items for this auction. This would be items of value that others will want to bid on.
Suggestions:
These could be retail items, gift certificates, accommodations, or valuable collectibles. This could also be something related to a side business (babysitting), hobby, or a creative experience that has tangible value.
In addition to encouraging everyone to offer items for the auction, we also ask you attend the event and bid generously on any items you would like to win. Your generosity can really make this a special night!
Please contact Shane Pierce by email shanewolf@yahoo.com with any items you'd like to offer by Sunday, March 8th, so auction forms can be created and pickup scheduled (if needed). Please include an item description and true retail value. You may also call Shane at 919-339-8723 with details or questions.
Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you on March 22!
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Please Note Change of Date and Time!
Kitchen Katz Annual Kitchen Cleanup: Saturday, March 7
The Kitchen Katz are holding their annual deep cleaning
(and a bit of reorganizing) of the church kitchen and are yowling for your help.
They plan to be on the job from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 on Saturday, March 7.
If you're available and can spare a bit of your time and energy, we will be most grateful.
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Resilience Event: Sunday, March 8, Noon to 2:00 p.m.
On Sunday, March 8, from Noon to 2:00 PM, our Social Justice Ministry Team along with the Resilience Ministry Team from St. Paul's Episcopal Church will offer the program Resilience - Transcending Childhood Crises. The program will look at Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact. Research shows that all communities experience ACEs. We are no exception.
The event, in its entirety, will be held in Fellowship Hall. The first part of the program will include a short video that summarizes much of the information in the hour-long documentary "Resilience" shown on PBS in November. We hope you will stay for lunch followed by information on Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and using them to help counteract the negative impacts of ACEs. Breakout discussions will follow in which smaller groups will share ideas about how to respond to children and youth from preschool through high school who appear to be experiencing some type of distress.
The program is free but registration via Eventbrite is required for lunch and the breakout discussions.
Please register at this Eventbrite link
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Childcare will be provided, but you must indicate it will be needed when you register via Eventbrite. We encourage you to register early as seating may be limited.
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Food Safety, Sanitation, and Kitchen Orientation
The Kitchen Katz will host a class on Food Safety, Sanitation and Kitchen Orientation on Sunday, March 29, immediately following worship in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen. The class will be led by Duncan Hutchinson, who has many years of Coast Guard cooking experience, and is well-schooled in food safety and sanitation. Sign-up is required, as a catered lunch will be provided.
Guests from the Kirk of Kildaire and St. Paul's Episcopal are invited to attend for lunch and the safety and sanitation portion of the class. All groups who regularly use the kitchen (including youth groups and others) should send at least two representatives to this class. More are welcome, including any interested church member. The class should last approximately 90 minutes.
Please sign up by Thursday, March 26 at SignUpGenius at this link. A sign-up sheet will also be available in the Narthex.
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Cool Books Club News
The Cool Books Club will meet on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Peg Giesbrecht. Our book this month is Educated
by Tara Westover. Her memoir reveals her lifelong struggles to overcome her harsh upbringing and her desire to be free to live her own life and still be accepted by her Mormon birth family.
Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home.
If you would like to join our discussion, or need more information, please contact Peg Giesbrecht at 919-859-3951 or Ellen Cline at 919-469-1456.
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CPC Spring Blood Drive, April 22
Mark Your Calendars: Spring Blood Drive is April 22!
The Spring CPC/St. Paul's blood drive will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2020,
from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Cary Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
The Blood Connection will be our blood services provider. If you plan to participate, please do not give blood elsewhere after February 26. If you usually donate doubles at the TBC center, and are able to schedule that on the same day of our drive, we will get credit for two donors!
Through The Blood Connection's support program, $20 is donated for each donor registered. The monies raised go to the Health and Wholeness ministry team. So far, these funds have supported a health fair for the community, and the purchase of fresh defibrillators that are placed around the church. If you have suggestions for how these funds should be spent, please contact Deb Luckadoo
, who will be glad to pass them along to the Health and Wholeness team.
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Rise Against Hunger News
The 10,000 meals CPC donated and CPC volunteers' hands packaged with Rise Against Hunger have been shipped to Burundi.
Burundi is a small, very poor nation in East Africa. It is between Rwanda and Tanzania. It has one of the highest rates of hunger and malnutrition of any nation. An estimated 55.9 percent of all children there have stunted growth from lack of nutrition according to the 2019 Global Hunger Index. It is a country that had the worst rating on the 2018 Global Happiness scale too- due to high rates of malnutrition and hunger, terrible human right violations and lack of opportunities for its citizens.
The donated meals are going to be distributed in Burundi by the Salesian Ministries.
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Coffee Fellowship has Changed!
- We're focusing on 2nd Sundays and All Together Sundays.
- Different folk will coordinate each month.
If you expressed interest on your Time and Talent form don't be surprised if you get a call! Interested now? Reach out to one of the coordinators!
March - Meredith McGill & Jerry Slaymaker; April - Rhonda Hinnant; May - Audrey Saussman
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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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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 March 1
through March 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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