News & Updates from Your CPC Family |
We Choose Welcome
Cary Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to you!
We welcome and affirm all persons of all races, nationalities, disabilities,
genders, and sexual orientations. This includes an open invitation to membership, the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, marriage, funerals, memorial services, and service as leaders within the church.
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Worship Service and Communion
4th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-49
The Message: Chalk One Up for the Little Guy! Paul Lang
Worship Service Participants
Minister: Rev. Dr. Paul Lang; Rev. Alan Bancroft
Music Director: Ed Yasick
Choir Ensemble: Jane Dunbar, Ann Johnson, Rowena Morrison, Peggy Viser,
Scott Gibbs, Duane Hix, John Scott, Matthew Simmons
Time with Our Children: Jen Pierce
Ushers: Scott Walker, LeNelle Patrick
Graphics: Beth Cleveland; Tech: Troy Burton, John Campbell
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Worship at 10:00 a.m. will be streamed to the internet
(You do not need a Facebook account to access this link.)
(Cover Art: David and Goliath by Eric Citerne)
(If you have Joys and Concerns, please submit them by e-mail
We will note them to publish in the weekly Joys and Concerns update and will include them in our announcement during the service.
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This Week's Floral Dedication
Flowers in the Sanctuary
are given by Penny Burke
to the glory of God in loving memory
of her husband, George Burke,
and their fathers, Edwin T. Burke
and William A. Dunning.
Sign-up for Worship Service flowers
Dedications will be shared in the worship bulletin and the newsletter.
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Session has approved Regathering Task Force recommendations for building use and in-person gatherings at CPC.
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2021 Worship Service Reservation Sign-up
A capacity of 75 attendees for each worship service was approved by Session. Details and Sign-up for all dates through August are at this link.
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Recommendations for Church Leaders
Now Being Accepted
The CPC Nominating Committee is seeking your recommendations for Elders and Deacons to serve as church leaders beginning in January 2022. Recommendations will be accepted through June 30. For full information and downloadable form, follow this link.
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Peg Giesbrecht
2021 CPC Outstanding Older Adult
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Peg Giesbrecht was recognized by the Presbytery of New Hope with the 2021 Outstanding Older Adult Award for CPC on Sunday, June 13. (To read the recognition document for Peg, go to this link.)
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Faith Formation for Children and Youth
This week's information about Summer VBS 'Compassion Camp' (with a link for registration) and all activities for Children and Youth can be found by following this link to the post on the CPC website.
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Faith Formation
for Adults
New Bible and Beyond
Info this week at link below.
This week's information about Adult Faith Formation classes Faith Today, Bible and Beyond , plus summer Wednesday Bible Study and activities can be found by following this link to the post on the CPC website.
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CPC with ASP: this Sunday, June 20 - June 26
This Sunday, June 20th, 18 volunteers from CPC will head to Appalachia, VA for a week of service with Appalachia Service Project. Thank you to everyone who has generously donated money and snacks for this year’s trip. Keep us in your prayers as we travel, and you are still welcome to donate in the following ways:
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Online on the CPC Website. There’s a box just for ASP Stock Sales.
- Text to Give: Text the dollar amount and ASP to 844-956-4226. (Example: 100 ASP).
- Bring or mail a check made out to Cary Presbyterian Church with ASP Stock Gift on the memo line.
Through the end of the day on Friday, June 18, you can help provide snacks that 2021 trip participants have named as favorites. These include: Peanut M&Ms, Chips Ahoy cookies, mixed nuts, crunchy energy bars, Rice Krispies treats, Sun Chips, Nature Valley Peanut Butter Wafers, Cheez-Its, Fig Newtons, Oreos, beef jerky, mandarin orange cups, fruit snacks, Nacho Cheese Doritos, Goldfish. Cases of water and Gatorade are also always in high demand.
These may be left in the lobby in front of the Church Office under the ASP Donation signs.
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Triple F Annual Picnic: Monday, June 21
The Triple F Annual Picnic lunch will be held on the CPC grounds on June 21 at 11:30 a.m., followed by socializing and Bingo in Fellowship Hall until 2:30 p.m. Find complete information at the SignUpGenius link here: Please follow this link to sign up. We hope to see you there!
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The Pastor's Class
In the Beginning
Pastor Paul's class will be on hiatus during the summer,
resuming in the fall.
The first topic will be to work our way through the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)...
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The Christian Prayer
Toolbox: Throughout June!
June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 10 from 2:00 -4:00 p.m.
We are admonished in scripture to “pray always,” and yet anyone who has attempted a life of prayer knows how difficult it can be to pray as often and as gladly as we might wish... Join Pastor Paul in June for this look at a variety of prayer tools. Details at the link.
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The Pilgrimage
Contemplative Retreat: October 12 -18
The retreat is hosted by The Pilgrimage of Fargo, ND, but there will likely be participants from all the congregations in this ministry. Built around a contemplative pace where you will have time every day to simply “be,” the retreat offers an opportunity to become more familiar with The Pilgrimage ministry which is starting here at CPC.
Pastor Paul will lead daily sessions of the theme of Wind & Waves, Stars & Sand — The Promises of God Writ Large. You will have daily times of prayer, small group, and rest in the gorgeous setting of Trinity Center. If you have questions be sure to reach out to Pastor Paul, he’ll be glad to talk with you about this opportunity!
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Summer Program returns for 2021!
The Summer Program is back! Beginning June 22 and running through August 12, we have opportunities to serve our Hispanic neighbors. All activities will be held Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian. CPC will partner with volunteers from St Paul’s Episcopal on Tuesdays this summer (note change of our day from previous years.) The sign-up can be accessed at this link.
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To make your CPC
Blood Drive appointment, please scan the QR code above and search for the Sponsor Code 55PY.
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CPC BLOOD DRIVE IS BACK!
June 29, 2:00 -7:00 p.m.in the CPC Parking Lot
Register ASAP! Only a few appointments left!
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July Cool Books Club News |
The Cool Books Club will next read Timothy B. Tyson's Blood Done Sign My Name. This book was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
The Chicago Tribune calls it "The riveting true story of the fiery summer of 1970, which would forever transform the town of Oxford, North Carolina... in the tradition of To Kill a Mockingbird"... Find details and group contact information for the July 6 meeting at this link.
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CPC Men's Breakfast Returns! Saturday, July 10
After a long hiatus, we restart the CPC Presbyterian Men's Breakfast: Saturday, July 10, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., in Fellowship Hall.
Please join your fellow men of CPC for food (made-to-order omelets), fellowship, and the chance to reconnect with other men of the church.
Al Hardie has again agreed to lead breakfast planning and preparation. Please indicate in the comments section of the Sign-Up Genius if you can help prepare, serve or clean up after breakfast.
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The Church Library Needs Your Help
While the church was closed to groups for the past several months, members of our Library Team inventoried our CPC Church Library and found we are missing 20 items! Please take a look around the house and let us know if you have any of the items on this list so we can check them out to you. If you would like to return them but are not venturing out to the church, we can come to your home and pick them up for you.
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Fair Trade Items: Currently Available
The Fair Trade Team welcomes your orders and is happy to bring them to you within 20 miles of CPC and with a minimum order of $10.00. Thank you for helping us support Fair Trade farmers around the world and our friends in Nimasac, Guatemala.
For ordering information, please contact Betty Boyd
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Spring/Summer 2021 Congregational Fellowship
‘Pop-Ups’ (Socially Distanced)
If you are interested in attending small outdoor, virtual, or masked indoor ‘Pop-Up gatherings this May and June, please sign up for one of our wide variety of activities! If you would like to host a future event for something you enjoy, please contact the Congregational Fellowship Committee (JerryLyn Luckie at this link.)
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Regathering News
As approved by Session on May 24, indoor and outdoor gatherings may now be scheduled on the church campus using the guidelines given in the CPC Campus Usage Guidelines.
Please note: to ensure maximum safety, any group/meeting participants are still required to wear masks for all on-campus meetings, regardless of vaccination status.
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Stephen Ministry Support
Efforts to avoid the spread of COVID-19 have caused both physical and emotional isolation for many people.
To learn how you or someone you know can receive care, please speak with a pastor or one of our Stephen Leader Referral Coordinators, Len Clark (919) 612-4302 or Linda Oglesby (919) 270-5980.
Find out more about the types of Stephen Ministry available by reading the descriptions at this link.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION TRANSPORTATION
We want to be sure that everyone who needs the vaccine has access to receive it, so if you need help with transportation to and from a vaccination appointment, please contact us at this email address: covid19rides@carypresbyterian.org, and we will help with transportation.
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CPC Calendar: June 20 through June 27 |
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Upcoming Classes, Meetings, and Events
For the best, most up-to-date listing of CPC upcoming events, check the Events listing on the CPC app (pictured below).
It's downloadable at Apple and Android app stores.
Upcoming scheduled classes and meetings are listed in the bulletin and in E-link each week (in place of making website calendar changes and additions to the calendar grid). As things continue to improve, so does the calendar. If you have group classes and meetings that should be added, e-mail all information by noon each Wednesday to office@carypresbyterian.org.
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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Take a look - at our new look!
CPC enters a new digital age with a fresh new look for our website and the introduction of a mobile app.
Go to this link for a PDF fact-sheet with a full introduction to using the new CPC app and website, answers to questions, and instructional video links.
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The CPC Directory is Online
If you have not accessed the directory, a Servant Keeper invitation will have to be. If you need this new invitation, email office@carypresbyterian.org
with your name and an invitation will be requested. Invitations are good for only two weeks.
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CPC Cares: COVID-19 Community Assistance fund
We will continue to receive gifts to the fund as long as we are dealing with COVID-19 and the aftermath. You may make a gift online via our website or by check (write 'CPC Cares' in the memo line). Thank you!
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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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614 Griffis St., Cary NC 27511
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