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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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To Everything There Is a Season by Joy Fisher Hein
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All Together Worship Service
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, January 26, 2020
PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIMES
Sunday School: 9:29 a.m.
Worship Service
: 10:30 a.m.
New Officer Ordination and Installation
Congregational Meeting and Celebration of Lori Pistor's
Ministry at CPC in Fellowship Hall following Worship
Worship Service Participants - 10:30 a.m.
Minister:
Rev. Lori Pistor, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Director of Music:
Ed Yasick
Choir:
Chancel Choir
Trumpet:
Justin Dickson and Kirsten Nielsen
Djembe:
Ben Mount
Lay Reader:
Alice Williams
Children in Worship:
Medora Hix
Sound:
Rick Boswell
Bus Driver:
Allan Cain
Ushers:
Boyce Oglesby, Scott Walker, Jane Dunbar, and Holly Boswell
Counters:
Camille Lambe and Louis Lambe
Homily:
Every Matter Under Heaven
, Lori Pistor
Scripture Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; I Corinthians 12
Pastor Nominating Committee minutes and reports
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Remember: Sunday, January 26
Lori's Farewell Luncheon
(See below how you can help.)
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,
and we need your help!
Lunch will continue with the annual congregational meeting,
then celebrate Lori with lots of love, gratitude, gifts, and tears!
(Wear your boots! Baskets will be provided for you
to leave your personal notes and cards for Lori.)
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.
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Fair Trade Table Open Sunday
Please visit the Fair Trade table outside Fellowship Hall today before
and after the 10:30 All Together Worship Service.
(If you come by after the service, be sure to stop on your way to the Potluck Lunch and Celebration for Lori since we will not be open after that event.)
We have coffee and tea as well as chocolate bars and packages of chocolate minis that make great Valentine gifts. We also have a few items made by our Guatemala friends: bracelets and scrunchies,
for just $2 each.
We accept cash, checks, and debit or credit cards.
Thank you so much for your continuing support of Fair Trade farmers around the world through your purchases. In addition, your purchases have allowed us to give $5000 to support CPC's ministry in Guatemala.
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2020 Envelope Boxes available now
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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, January 26.
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 starting the next session of Sunday Lift called "Snuggle Up With God." This week we will talk how Jesus rested and how we can rest and re-focus ourselves to be better servants.
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 "Follow Me," where we gather on the shores of the Sea of Galilee to see Jesus call his disciples to follow him. Together we'll wonder why Peter, Andrew, James and John would leave their fishing nets to follow this person. We'll wonder how this leader treats the people who follow him and what the Kingdom of God is like.
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.
Art Project, February 9
Those of you who frequent the downstairs hallways may have noticed the empty frames on the walls. For quite some time, the Faith Formation team has been planning to update the artwork created by Sunday School children almost 20 years ago. We have decided to make this an intergenerational project open to anyone who is feeling artsy and wants to contribute. The overall theme of the new artwork will be "Love Thy Neighbor." In the coming weeks, be thinking about what that might look like in art form.
We are planning an event for Sunday February 9 at 6:00 p.m. Come join the youth for dinner, then spend time being creative with watercolors, colored pencils, collage materials, etc. We will have supplies available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a particular medium you like to work with. Your creativity is not limited to what we have on hand! Since we are re-using the mats and frames, we have specific sizes that the finished artwork needs to be.
If you would like to contribute, but aren't available that evening, we will have paper (and supplies if needed) ready to "check out" after worship on February 9.
We will send out an RSVP request in the coming weeks so we can plan for dinner, but save the February 9 date! Please contact Jen Pierce if you have any questions!
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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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Guatemala Scholarship Update
The new school year in Guatemala is about to begin. CPC members and supporters are sponsoring a total of 27 students this year! There are 9 middle school students, 14 high school or vocational (young adult) students, and 4 university students! The latter is unheard of in Nimasac and a first for this community. What a difference this will make in the area.
We have students studying for general education, including one student who is majoring in English! Other studies are for a career in baking, music, or accounting, for example. One of the university students is studying to be a nurse.
Thank you to all who are sponsoring students! Because some students are sponsored by groups of consortiums of people, we have as many as 52 individuals or couples contributing to changed lives in Guatemala. We are deeply grateful for these gifts.
Signed: Medora Hix, Ellen Govert, Colleen Hann, Kevin Steidinger,
and Carol Payne,
Guatemala Scholarship Committee.
(Sponsors: if you haven't yet sent in your $, please do so now (or by February); make checks out to the church, with "Guate Scholarship" on the memo line. Thank you.)
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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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Spanish Classes return February 2
Spanish classes are again available from a native Spanish speaker and experienced teacher right here at CPC.
There are three classes: Beginner, Level 2; Intermediate Level 3 Conversation; and Advanced Conversation and Literature. Each class lasts for two hours, on Wednesdays. Starting date is February 5 and classes conclude on April 15. Please see attached flyer for full information. Questions? Contact Medora Hix.
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Coffee Fellowship is Changing!
- 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!
February - Duncan & Sandy Hutchinson; March - Meredith McGill & Jerry Slaymaker; April - Rhonda Hinnant; May - Audrey Saussman
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Cool Books Club News
The Cool Books Club will meet on February 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Peg Giesbrecht. This month we will read and discuss
Faith Unraveled: How a Girl Who Knew All the Answers Learned to Ask Questions by Rachel Held Evans.
A review from the Zondervan website reads: "
Profoundly moving, fearlessly honest, and relentlessly hopeful,
New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans offers this must-read for anyone on the journey of doubt, deconstruction, and ultimately faith reborn."
Eighty years after the Scopes Monkey Trial made a spectacle of Christian fundamentalism and brought national attention to her hometown, Rachel Held Evans faced a trial of her own when she began to have doubts about her faith.
In Faith Unraveled, Rachel recounts growing up in a culture obsessed with apologetics, struggling as her own faith unraveled one unexpected question at a time.
In order for her faith to survive, Rachel realizes, it must adapt to change and evolve. Using as an illustration her own spiritual journey from certainty to doubt to faith, Evans challenges you to disentangle your faith from false fundamentals and to trust in a God who is big enough to handle your tough questions.
In a changing cultural environment where new ideas seem to threaten the safety and security of the faith, Faith Unraveled is a fearlessly honest story of survival.
This book was previously titled Evolving in Monkey Town.
If you are interested in attending or want more information, please call Ellen Cline at 919-469-1456 or Peg Giesbrecht at 919-859-3951.
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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 26 through February 2
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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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