“Change is hard for human beings; we are accustomed to a great deal of consistency from one day to another…Most of us feel we can ‘handle’ change, but when we say that we usually mean one change at a time, and with a pause after each change before we’re forced to confront the next one. The challenge today is that the pace of change is accelerating at an exponential rate, so we’re dealing with more changes coming faster at us than ever before.” (Editorial staff – Innovation Vista)

Rebekah’s retirement announcement will bring a significant change to WFPC and, with it, anxiety for many in our church family. While we celebrate her eight years of faithful service to WFPC and forty years of pastoral leadership, we are nervous about the path ahead. Center yourself in the Lord. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-8)

I have often heard Pastor Rebekah remark “we are not a pastor-led church, we are a Christ-led church.” As Rebekah so deftly trained us, we will continue to deepen our understanding of Scripture. We will continue to faithfully worship God, aid our community through mission, be good stewards of our gifts and learn through discipleship studies. And, we will continue to forge ahead comforted in knowing Pastor John will steady us. Church leadership teams will swiftly identify an Interim Pastor who will likely inspire us to consider new ideas, grow and perhaps even suggest changes. Let us be assured knowing one thing will never change, our foundation in Christ. We will adapt with grace knowing that “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

Join us in person or online this Sunday as Pastor Rebekah Maul shares her sermon, "#1 of My Top 10 Bible Passages." Our Scripture comes from Psalm 121.

You can print a bulletin to use at home here. Bulletins will be provided for those attending in-person.

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Our 10:30 a.m. worship service is livestreamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Hello amazing church community,

Having made the decision to retire, there is much peace along with the sadness I feel in my heart. We have done some amazing ministry together, all of which comes together in this time of reopening to new possibilities for ministry in post-Covid church life. We’re coming back together slowly but surely. Our first Welcome Back Wednesday was wonderful, with over 100 folks coming together. Our worship services will soon allow for up to 100 in-person worshippers at each service (modifications in place), and slowly but surely life is returning to the campus. If this continues, we hope to be wide-open for the fall kick-off. So stay tuned.

As I move closer to August 1st (my last Sunday with you), I’ve been thinking about what to preach. I will have approximately ten more opportunities to give the Good News. It is common knowledge that I have what is known as Rebekah’s Top Ten Favorite Bible passages. At last count, I have about 150 top ten passages. Well, which of those have really fed my own faith and why? So, for the rest of our Sunday’s together I will preach on my top-top-top 10 Bible passages. This coming Sunday the Good News will come from Psalm 121… “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth…” and so on and so forth. What a great Psalm! Read it ahead of time and be more in tune with God’s Word as we come together in worship… whether in person or on-line. 

 

Peace and love,

Rebekah

If you have a background in finance, accounting, or are just good at keeping the books, our Financial and Generosity Ministry at WFPC may be able to use your expertise. If you want to serve our congregation and are looking for a way to scratch both itches, please reach out to Ed Pulliam, Elder for Finance, (ed.pulliam@cbre-raleigh.com) or Marty Wakefield, Elder for Generosity (wkfldmad@twc.com). They need your help in reviewing and approving the monthly financial statements in conjunction with our professional staff, Joanne Lambert. Assisting with annual and monthly budgeting along with assisting in our annual Generosity Campaign would also be a part of the responsibilities.

We want to celebrate you! Send Janet a picture along with information about your next steps...where are you graduating from? Are you going to college (if so, where)? Do you have a job lined up? Grad school? Gap year? We want to know what you are looking forward to! Send Janet your picture and information by May 9 to youth@wakeforestpres.org. We also want to celebrate you with our “Graduate Recognition” on Sunday, May 23, at the 10:30 worship service. There is a limited number of people attending the worship services, so we need to get you and your family signed up! When you email your information, please let Janet know the names of all family members that will be attending that day. We look forward to helping you celebrate your achievements on May 23.

Our Memorial Rose Garden serves as a place of comfort, peace and reflection for our church and its members, and once again we need volunteers to help keep it in good condition and health. Please consider volunteering for this important task. Training will be provided. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0545a5a723a46-wfpc2