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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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Summer Worship
Faith Formation Teachers & Leaders Recognition
Seventh Sunday of Easter
10:00 a.m.
June 2, 2019
Ministers: Rev. Lori Pistor, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Sermon: The Beginning and the End Lori Pistor
Scripture Reading: John 17:20-26; Revelation 22:12-21
Director of Music:
Ed Yasick
Choir: Chancel Choir
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Annual Church Picnic: this coming Sunday, June 2
The annual Church Picnic is June 2 at 11:30
a.m. on the side lawn. We hope you will attend!
- Please bring a side dish to share and $2 for grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.
- If you would like to help with the set-up or clean-up, or have a lawn tent we can borrow for the day, please let Medora Hix know, medora.hix@carypresbyterian.org.
Thanks, and see you then!
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NEED A PICTURE FOR OUR ONLINE MEMBER DIRECTORY?
Have one taken this Sunday!
After 10:00 a.m. worship service, Mitzi will be available in the Narthex for a short period to take your photo then, or: you can see Alan, Barbara Carew, or Mitzi during the church picnic, on the side lawn.
Help us make our online directory as complete, and useful as possible.
Thanks!
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Christian Faith Formation News
Teacher Recognition is this coming Sunday during worship.
Please say thanks to all those who teach children, youth, and adults
throughout the program year.
2018-19 Cary Presbyterian Church
Christian Faith Formation Teachers & Leaders
Preschool/Kindergarten Class
:
Belinda Weinbrecht, Meredith Bullis, with substitutes Ellen Cline & Valerie Short
Faith Journey for Elementary Students
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Shepherds:
1st - 3rd Graders - Hikers, Trekkers, & Climbers
Jenn Kelly, Mary Walker, Sarah Rodriguez
4th and 5th Graders - Trail Blazers & Pathfinders
Renee Clark, Val Cullen, Barbara Turner (Jeremiah Bullis, substitute)
Teachers for Faith Journey
:
Barbara Turner, Debra Powers, Jen Pierce, , Wendy Czika, Ellen Govert, Carol Payne, Kim Markham, Jennifer Bryant, Colleen Hann, William Trotman, Kim Markham, Cindy Leslie, Susan Lamatrice, Ellen Cline
Middle School
: Sherry Bradsher, Jim Bowdish (David Bohm, substitute)
High School
: Harold Weinbrecht, Deb Stalls, and Scott Patrick
Confirmation:
Holly Boswell, Emmie Brown, Medora Hix, Robert Rackley
Adult Education Teachers
:
Kim Herring, Jerry Slaymaker, John & Beth Campbell (shepherds), Lisa Ward, Allan Ward, Tia Van Scoyoc, Tom Van Scoyoc, Hunter Piermont, Sherri Mitten, Jeanne Bolick, Duane Hix, John Page, Jerry Lyn Luckie, Lisa Weber, Mitzi Lesher-Thomas, Alan Bancroft, John Page, Medora Hix
Church Librarian:
Lisa Ward
Children in Worship Leaders & Greeters:
Jen Pierce, Honor Rackley, Holly Boswell, Kecia Simmons, Cindy Leslie, Susan Bowdish, Barbara Harvey, Medora Hix, Courtney Latcovich, LeNelle Patrick, Emily Huff
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The Adult I Bible Study will continue throughout the summer, and they welcome summer attendees.
Re-Confirmation for Adults,
beginning June 9 and running through the end of July. The class will be taught by some of our current confirmation teachers: Emmie Brown, Medora Hix, and Robert Rackley.
Classes will be at 9:00 a.m. Here's the line-up of specific topics:
June 9: The Church: fellowship, sharing gifts, and membership
June 16: All About the Bible
June 23: Interactive history of the Christian Church - in a flash!
June 30: Presbyterian theology; the 'essential tenets'
July 7: Polity peculiarities
July 14: Worship and sacraments the Reformed way
July 21: Mission & service
July 28: The Trinity: Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer/Comforter
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Participate in 'Pilgrimage: Seeking the Kingdom of God'
(An All-together New Kind of VBS,
no matter your age!
)
Registration is now open! Register in the Narthex on Sundays or by returning the form at this link to Medora Hix by Sunday, June 30, or use this SignUpGenius link to register. (NOTE: The link is for all evenings, even though it only mentions Sunday.)
When: July 14 - 18, Sunday - Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Grow in faith through the stories of historic Saints who followed Jesus.
'Pilgrimage' immerses participants through hands-on experiences: role playing, games, music, art, scripture and food. Traveling' in small groups (guilds) encourages friendships. A special Adult Guild more thoroughly explores the concept and practice of faith pilgrimage.
'Pilgrimage' will visit different Medieval locations at CPC each evening.
Helpers Needed:
S
taff for the bakers' booth (cooking simple foods with participants), arts and crafts, and more.
And, we need as many as 7 backyard or tent shelters for Street Fair booths, please.
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Neighborhood Summer Program (formerly FFF)
(The former Food, Friends, and Fun program, providing meals,
teaching, recreation,
and community building, primarily to our Hispanic neighbors,
is now
the Summer Program -
the name our neighbors requested.)
Spiffying-Up Needs: Can you help get rooms ready for the Neighborhood Summer Program? We rearrange several rooms and it takes time and work.
Workdays are Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m., and Thursday, June 13 anytime. (Contact Medora Hix, please), or the evening of June 11 by prearrangement. Thanks!
Sign-ups for the Neighborhood Summer Program are ready! CPC participates on Wednesdays: June 19 to August 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (We will be off-site at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian on July 17.) Here is the SignUpGenius link.
The Summer Program provides meals, teaching, recreation, and community building. We need volunteer help as:
- Bus Drivers
- Group guides for elementary grades or for preschoolers.
- Station leaders for Reading, Recreation, and Crafts, and their helpers
- A volunteer check-in person (two persons)
- Kitchen help
- Sewing teachers
Can you help get rooms ready for this program? Workdays are Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m., and Thursday, June 13 anytime. (Contact Medora Hix, please.) Thanks!
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2018 Appalachia Service Project Fundraising
For 29 years, Cary Presbyterian Church has partnered with Appalachia Service Project. This year, 30 CPC volunteers will work in West Virginia from June 23-28. Your donations of cash and snacks are of great help to us each year.
ASP volunteers will be fundraising under the covered walkway outside the Narthex for the first three Sundays in June (2, 9, 16). Everyone will have the opportunity to make donations of money by cash, check, or credit card. If you'll be out of town in June, don't worry, you can still support us by giving online:
You will also have the option to donate snacks and drinks for our trip. Cards with suggestions will be provided at the table. The team leaves for West Virginia on June 23 so all snacks need to be donated by June 2.
We have a great team this year with some seasoned veterans, as well as some first-timers.The ASP team has already been hard at work on two work days. Feel free to check out the recently completed/painted shed in the loading dock as well as the fresh paint job in Room 100.
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Presbyterian Women selling CPC note cards for ASP!
Presbyterian Women is selling note cards with a wonderful Cary Presbyterian Church drawing by local artist Jerry Miller. (The inside of the card is blank.)
A package of 10 cards costs $10. Proceeds will benefit Appalachia Service Project. Look for a table near Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings
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Guatemala Trip is Approaching
It's time to purchase tickets for the Guatemala trip (July 30 - August 6).
We would like one more traveler to accompany those already going.
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Memorials & Endowment Committee
Announces 2019 Grant Cycle
Application Deadline is June 17, 2019
Is there a mission or faith-based activity you are passionate about, but it is not yet sponsored through the CPC budget? If so, a grant awarded by the Memorials & Endowment Team is a great way to obtain capital needed to foster such a project.
The purpose of an M&E grant is to provide resources to support
faith-based initiatives. These initiatives must align with the overall purpose of the Endowment Fund, which is to provide opportunities for members
to support the benevolent, educational, and mission work of the whole church. The grants are short term, non-recurring gifts and are not intended to replace existing budgets or support ongoing projects.
Any CPC member may apply.
Not sure if a certain initiative falls within the parameters of the grant guidelines? Please review the guidelines at this link:
https://tinyurl.com/y2smo33v or contact one of the committee members with this or any other questions regarding the application process.
The application deadline is Monday June 17 and approved grants will be announced by August 1, with funds disbursed by September 15 or as needed thereafter. Grant applications as well as policy guidelines are located in the church office and online at this link:
https://tinyurl.com/y2smo33v
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The M&E Team looks forward to reviewing your grant,
Donna Adkins, Barbara Carew, Barbara Nelson and Brian Short, Elizabeth Guthrie, Tim Goettel, Jim Tompkins and Scott Peoples.
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Men's Softball Schedule
Next Week's Games
Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. CPC Green vs. Peace Presbyterian
at Brooks Field 7
Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. CPC Grey vs. Grace Church
at Brooks Field 8
Thursday, June 6, 9:00 p.m. CPC Green vs. CPC Grey
at Brooks Field 8
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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Beginning June 3 (next Monday), the group will meet in Room 106. Group meetings will be on the first, third, and fourth Mondays of each month through the end of the year (except holidays).
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Cool Books Club News
The Cool Books Club will meet on Tuesday, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Peg Giesbrecht's house. Our book of the month is John Pavlovitz's A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community.
This book presents many interesting ideas concerning ways that our Christian community can be more inclusive.
While not in the Wake County Public Library, the book is available through inter library loan, and is quite inexpensive through Amazon. As always, club attendees are willing to share. If you are interested in joining us to discuss this book, please contact Peg Giesbrecht at 919-859-3951 or Ellen Cline at 919-469-1456.
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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 12
Esperanza de Guatemala Day
at City Barbeque, 1305 Kildaire Farms Rd, Cary
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Mark your calendars for Esperanza de Guatemala day
at City Barbeque,
Wednesday, June 12.
City BBQ will donate
25% of sales to Esperanza.
Hope to see you there!
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Help Us Recognize Our College Graduates
Do you have a family member who is graduating soon
from college or post-graduate studies?
Please send along the name, degree and school
featuring them in an upcoming newsletter!
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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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A Celebration of Resistance, Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 p.m.
Church of Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill
The Rev. John Fife is a retired Presbyterian minister, human rights advocate, and a founding patriarch of the
Sanctuary Movement
. Between 1982-1992, some 15,000 Central Americans came through his church, Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona as they sought safe harbor or assistance after fleeing civil war and death squads in their home countries.
Fife helped start the Samaritan Patrol which is part of a larger border monitoring organization, No More Deaths. He is also an honorary board member of Borderlinks, which focuses on border education and globalization issues.
Even though Fife's work with the
Sanctuary Movement and No More Deaths conflicts with the current position of the U
.S. government, Fife said that his "human card" depends on it. He does not intend to defy institutions but rather fights for what is right.
Now 79 years old and continuing to reside in Tucson, Arizona, Fife was raised in Western Pennsylvania and studied at Pittsburgh Theology Seminary. In 1992, he was elected Moderator of the 204th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Nantahala is an indie folk band from the North Carolina Piedmont whose harmony-rich music draws from mountain roots, soul and modern country with influences ranging from Dolly Parton to Tom Waits. Fans will recognize the songwriting of Mary Johnson Rockers, who with various configurations has three full-length albums and one EP under her belt and is noted for "songs that are catchy, well written and eclectic...nearly irresistible." (Chris Parker, Indyweek)
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Town Hall Meeting on Public Education, June 9
You are Invited to a Town Hall Meeting on Public Education: June 9, 5:00 -6:30 p.m., at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut Street, Cary,
co-hosted by Christ The King Lutheran Church and the North Carolina Council of Churches.
Guests will be Senators Jay Chaudhuri (District 16), Wiley Nichol (District 17) and Sam Searcy (District 18) and Kristen Beller from the North Carolina Association of Educators.
This is your opportunity to voice your questions and concerns to your State Senators and hear how your elected officials are working to improve public education in North Carolina.
This meeting is open to anyone in our community. Please invite friends and neighbors who might be interested.
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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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Send Your News and Announcements
Bulletin and e-Link announcements
for an upcoming bulletin
or newsletter
should be received in office email
by 12:00 noon on the prior Wednesday.
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CPC Calendar for June 2
through June 9
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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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