First Edition September 2019 First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, NC Phone (252)637-3270 Email: church@firstpresnb.org Website: www.firstpresnb.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstpresnb Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 5:00 & Friday 9:00 - 1:00 Sunday School 9:40 - 10:40 Worship Services 8:25 & 10:55 First Presbyterian Church is a welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives: through worship, as we praise and glorify God; through outreach, as we embody God's love in service to the world; through education, as we listen for God's Word; through giving, as we express gratitude to God; through caring, as we invite all to join in God's work; through fellowship as we share our lives and faith together.

Building Community * Transforming Lives * Engaging the World

WORSHIP To the members of New Bern First, My name is Edward Allen Bellis IV. Most people who know me call me “Eddie,” and I am thrilled the Interim Pastor Nominating Committee (IPNC) recommended and the Session called me as the Interim Pastor during this time of First Presbyterian Church's transition. Some of you I know and remember; for others, this is our first introduction. So, for those who don’t know me, let me give you a snapshot of my history. As a child born into the US Army, my childhood was defined by moving. I was born in West Berlin, Germany. During the first 9 years of my life, I lived in Germany, North Carolina, New York, Alabama, Arizona, and Arkansas. Since I graduated from college, I have lived in Florida, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. I finished High School in New Bern, NC, in 1983. Yes, I am a New Bern Bear and was active in First Presbyterian Church's youth group. My parents still live near the Rollerland and Bosch Plant. After High School, I attended NC State where I earned a degree in Textile Management in 1988. While in college, I worked most summers at Camp Albemarle as a Camp Counselor. During my last year in college, I felt God’s call to ministry. With Rev. Bill Klein’s urging, I went to the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (PSCE) to study educational ministry and graduated with a M. A. in Christian Education, but First Presbyterian Church's Session and Earl Metcalf (my Session liaison) suggested ordained ministry. Thus, I began my studies at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA, and graduated with a Master of Divinity. I was ordained on February 18, 1996, at First Presbyterian Church with elder Tom Brunk giving the charge. In 1996, I accepted the call as an Associate Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian. In 1998, I was called as a generalist Associate Pastor to Christ Memorial Presbyterian and focused on mission and education in the local church. In 2003, I accepted the position as solo pastor at Woodlawn Presbyterian. In 2009, I took an Associate Pastor call to Vanderbilt Presbyterian in Naples, FL. These different positions developed my passion for local mission and its connection to education, while expanding upon my worship, administrative, and pastoral skills. All those skills, along with my early life’s transitions, lead me into the Interim Pastor ministry, serving churches who are ‘in between’ pastors. My interim pastor experience includes Oakland Presbyterian (2012-2014), Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian (2014-2016), Red Springs Presbyterian (2016-2017), Kinston First Presbyterian (2017-2019), and Greenville First Presbyterian (2019). Now, I am excited to serve First Presbyterian New Bern as its newest interim pastor. I bring a strong skill set, experience, and passion to Interim Ministry. I also need to mention I have two children. Jordan, my son, was born March 27, 2002, in Saint Mary’s County, MD. My daughter Kara was born January 23, 2005, in China. Those two kids bring me joy and happiness. Jordan lives with me, and Kara lives with her mother in Fairfax, VA. Be warned as I have a lot of stories to share and pictures to show. In this beautiful world, God has been generous to me by giving me a wide variety of experiences, gifts, and interests. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you as a church and as individuals. I am eager to witness how FPC seeks to “build community, transform lives, and engage the world.” I lean forward with great expectation and hope as we “press on” into the future where God’s already present and working. Shalom, Edward (Eddie) Bellis, Interim Pastor

Sermon audio is available on the website www.firstpresnb.org on the Worship page. Sermon manuscripts are available in the church office by either stopping by during office hours or email request: church@firstpresnb.org .

Communion Our next communion will be on World Communion Sunday, October 6th both services.

How We Can Give During the service drop it in the offering plate or Later Online go the the website www.firstpresnb.org ~as a member click on the Member Porta l page ~as a visitor click on Give page or on your Mobile Phone download and use the app ACS Church Life or on your Mobile Phone Text FIRSTPRESNB to 73256

Church Name Tags: As we have more new members and visitors joining our midst, it is especially helpful for all to wear their church name tags. Have you seen the new name tag stand in the narthex? This will allow you to leave your name tag at church so you won't have to remember which car or which purse. If you are in need of a name tag, please contact the church office at 252-637-3270 or email church@firstpresnb.org to make the request.

MUSIC

Dear Friends in Christ: We will soon begin our fall choir rehearsals. If you can imagine the books and music spread out on my desk, plus schedules and preaching lists, you can perhaps get a glimpse of the task before me.  As our program begins again, please remember, we always have a place for new singers in each choir, so please consider joining one. We need YOU, and whether you know it or not, you need US!!! The experience will enrich your own worship, and you will be giving a gift to God that only you can give. Below you will find the choir schedule for fall. I’ll be sending out flyers for the children’s choirs. The flyer will have a registration form, or you can register online at firstpresnb.org . If you have questions, call me Tuesdays or Thursdays at the church office 252-637-3270, or email me:   pat@firstpresnb.org .  Beginning September 5 Daybreak Choir : open to Sr. high youth and adults. 8:30 Worship service                                               Beginning September 5 Sanctuary Choir : open to Sr. high youth and adults. 11:00 Worship service                                           (The Daybreak & Sanctuary Choirs rehearse together Thursdays 7:00 pm) Beginning September 5 Resurrection Singers:  youth and adults, perform 1 Sunday a month Rehearse 1st & 2nd Thursdays, 6:00 pm. Choir Room - Contact Susan Mabie if you are interested in Resurrection Singers 252-638-4773            Beginning September 15 Confirmation Choir:  6th – 12th grades.  1 st & 3 rd Sundays 9:40 am – 10:20 am Beginning September 16 Covenant Choir:  2nd – 5th grades.           Mondays, 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm           Beginning September 17 Kinderchoir:  Kindergarten and 1st grade. Tuesdays, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm                             Beginning September 18 Preschool Choir: ages 3 and 4      Wednesdays, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm                                        Yours in Christ, Pat K. Rowlett

FELLOWSHIP

Lunch Wagon Upcoming Events!

September 20-Friday Beaufort - Double-Decker bus tour and NC Maritime museum for a narrated Double Decker bus tour of the historic area of the city. Following the tour you will be free to visit the Maritime Museum and have lunch on your own at one of the fine Beaufort restaurants. The cost of the narrated tour is $12 which will be collected as you board the church bus at 9:15 a.m. Please have the correct change . The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. and should return by 4:00 p.m. Sign up through the Church Office 252-637-3270. Our bus can accommodate 22 people. Contact Charlotte Richardson if you have any questions about this event. October 19-Saturday Lobster Fest-Salter Path Mark your calendars. The Lunch Wagon will be going to the Lobster Fest at the St. Francis by the Sea church on Saturday October 19. The lobster dinner will cost $25.00. Tickets go on sale later this month. Details on how to order tickets will be posted when available. Everyone will need to purchase their own tickets. Call the church office to sign up for the bus.   November ?-History Place, Morehead City-Rodney Kemp-storyteller December 1-Sunday Mike’s Farm, Beulaville January 5-Sunday Kinston The Boar’s Head and Yule Log Banquet

Next Fellowship Meal will be held in October. Because of the construction in our J. Murphy Smith Center kitchen we are looking at locations to have our meals off site until we can use our new kitchen.

ADMINISTRATION

Transitional News The Interim Pastor Nominating Committee made its recommendation to the Session on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 that the Rev. Edward "Eddie" Bellis be hired for the position of Interim Pastor beginning October 1, 2019 , to continue through September 30, 2020. Rev. Bellis is a graduate of New Bern High School, N C State University, the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, and Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va. He was ordained in 1996. While in high school he was a member of the Senior High Youth Group here at First Presbyterian Church and was confirmed here at First Presbyterian. During his ministry he has held positions of Youth Director, Associate Pastor (3), Solo Pastor, and Interim Pastor (5). Most recently he was Interim Pastor at First Presbyterian Church Kinston, and at First Presbyterian Church Greenville. He has served churches in Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and North Carolina. Rev. Bellis is presently living in Kinston, where his son is a rising Senior at North Lenoir High School. His parents still live in New Bern. He comes highly recommended by churches where he has been an Interim. The IPNC is comprised of Hal Vandersea, chair, Marge Avery, Janet Bryan, Middleton Hinckley, and Peter Moeller. Thank you for the prayers!

Funeral Ushers Needed We have a great need for funeral ushers. Someone that could donate two hours of their time when needed to honor a faithful member of our congregation. It's not hard work, there's no heavy lifiting, no requirement to speak a foreign language, no tests to take, or no height or weight requirement. We just need person that is kind, giving, respectful and feels that our deceased members deserve an organized, thoughtful and respectfully attended memorial service. Just like the one you want. Won't you think about it? Please give Janelle Haggard a call to discuss.

J. Murphy Center Gym (Fellowship Center) We've gotten started!!! The contract for the kitchen addition and exterior renovation has been awarded to Jonathan Wilkins of Sawgrass Properties. We expect his work crews to work from August 2019 through early 2020. In the next few days the "old" kitchen will be demoed, playground fence and asphalt removed to begin footings for the "new" kitchen. A barrier has been installed in the gym to secure the work area. Rest assured the gym is available as a safe play area for our preschool. It's a great time for First Presbyterian Church!

Outreach

Fall is here and it is a time when children and teachers head back to classrooms. Here at First Presbyterian we have a wonderful ministry promoting and supporting early childhood education in our community through our Preschool. We know that these first years of learning are so crucial for our children, and every year we award $15,000+ in scholarships so that children have the opportunity to attend preschool. Our preschool had a great deal of damage from Hurricane Florence when the roof failed and we lost much of the contents of the classrooms and closets to water damage and mold. Because of the long-term generosity of church members (THANK YOU!) we were able to begin much needed repairs and updates to the building before receiving insurance and FEMA payments: drying out the building and doing mold remediation, fixing the damaged roof, removing and rebuilding damaged walls, adding air conditioning to hallways and bathrooms where there hadn’t been before, fixing significant cracks and leaks, replacing aging bathroom fixtures and classroom countertops. In addition, we took the opportunity to add two showers, one in each of the handicap bathrooms, so that we can better accommodate future volunteer work groups. The Preschool was able to move back into the building in the middle of August just in time for the new school year! YOU are invited to come tour and celebrate with us a new beginning for the preschool in their restored building at an Open House on Sunday, September 8th following the 10:55 am worship service. Our preschool director Kerri Wheeler will be delighted to show you around! As we arrive at the one year anniversary of the storm, our preschool is a reminder of how long recovery can take. Many other individuals and organizations continue or have not even begun to rebuild. We are partners with God in the work that God is doing in our community, and we continue to be open to opportunities to serve. To that end, many members of our church continue to work on and support the New Hope Volunteer Village that will house volunteers for years to come. We continue to hold in prayer the many in our church and community who continue to struggle with the losses that the storm brought. A significant THANK YOU goes out to Tommy Hall and Chris Kelso -- this renovation project would not have been possible without your dedication!

Brinson Buddies remains a worthy and viable option for outreach to our community. Even though the destruction from Florence was nearly a year ago, public schools and the children in those schools remain in need.  Please consider supporting a teacher, tutoring or mentoring a student, or just helping on an occasional basis such as in the library, on field day, book fairs and other special projects. Last year, we had 19 active volunteers at Brinson with many hours of service to teachers and students alike. I urge you to include Brinson Memorial Elementary as one of your personal outreach projects this year. Brinson students and faculty truly need all of us, and you need the magic of helping at Brinson in your life! Contact Carol Hale ( carolkhale@gmail.com, 252-638-5517) for more information. Signing up for the Brinson Buddies email does not obligate you to serve; you will simply be made aware of needs and possible ways that you might help.

New Hope Village Needs YOU! Renovations are progressing daily at the New Hope Village located on the grounds of Neuse Forest Presbyterian Church, but we still have a lot of work to do! We need volunteers to help in ways big and small. Won't you please look at your schedule and find some time to spend on this outreadh project that will help so many. There are many jobs to do. If you find it in your heart to help, please contact Carl Chapman or call the church. 252-637-3270.

Education

Coming this Fall to a Sunday School Classroom near you..

Fall Sunday School Hour 9:40 am - 10:40 am Begins September 8th

Preschool — Ministry Center Room 1.24 Curriculum - God Loves Me - 52 story books (Faith Alive Christian Resources) and The Children’s Illustrated Bible (Hastings)   Kindergarten – 5 th Grade — Ministry Center Room 2.23 Whirl: Lectionary (Sparkhouse)   Middle & High School — Lighthouse Faith Questions (Congregational Ministries Publishing — PCUSA)

Discovering First Presbyterian Come join us for a 3 week Sunday School offering to learn about First Presbyterian Church. We will meet September 8th, 15th and 22nd in the Ministry Center Conference room during the Sunday School hour. This class is geared toward those interested in joining the church but anyone interested in learning more about how we worship, serve, learn and connect is welcome to attend! Contact Rev. Dr. Maren Sonstegard-Spray for more information. ( maren@firstpresnb.org )

The Present Word Responding to God’s Grace Session House Parlor NOTE : The Present Word fall quarter will begin September 1 at 8:45 and will continue each following Sunday at 9:40 am. The Present Word is a cooperative curriculum written and supported by five denominations, including PCUSA. It is designed to cover the entire Bible in five-year cycles, but each quarter stands on its own. This quarter, the subject is "Responding to God's Grace," and will focus on both Old Testament and New Testament examples. Brent Schlottman will be the facilitator this quarter, with assistance from George Evans and Joan Leibert.

Run with Horses - The Quest for Life at its Best Join us in the Session House Main room for a study of the Prophet Jeremiah and the book he wrote, taken from Eugene Peterson's book as introduced to us last summer by Kirsten Sonstegard during the summer 2018 Read This Book Summer Sunday School Class. Wendy Moeller will conduct this fall study.

Redeeming Dementia - Living with Alzheimer's This special class five week class will be offered during the Sunday School hour in the Ministry Center Room 2.21, which is upstairs above the Fellowship Cafe. Our text will be Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology and Science by Dr. Linthicum. Stacey Griffith will be the class facilitator. We will also have discussions led by the following: Ann Bustard - Christ Church Stan Dzimitrowicz - St. Paul Church Kate Jordan - Nutritionist Lucas Jordan - Exercise Therapist Jackie Ward - RN Caregiver Discussion on September 8, 15, 22, and 29 will be centered on this book. Copies are available in the Church office. A $12 donation will cover our cost. The author will be with us on October 6 to lead a Q&A session.

Special Opportunity Coming up... Rothermel Lecture in our Sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 pm Dr. Daniel Williams titled: Sex, Race, and Politics: Explaining the Division Between the Religious Right and the Religious Left

Pilgrimage Outfitters “equipping pilgrims for the spiritual journey”

September 2019 Small, intentional communities committed to listening together for God’s Spirit are one of the ways of deepening the journey into discipleship. Consider these opportunities for this fall: Centering Prayer Group  Don’t let this title frighten you off. Centering prayer has been around for a long time and is regaining more attention as a useful way of nurturing our new life in God’s Spirit. This group meets on Wednesday from noon to 1 pm in the Chapel beginning September 11 th . We will study The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr as our guide in re-discovering God’s Spirit present in all life.  Wednesday Evening Worship This contemplative, or reflective, approach to worship is offered each Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Chapel beginning September 4 th . This quiet service is focused around silence, prayer and reflection on the Biblical text chosen for preaching the coming Sunday. The Lord’s Supper is observed on the 4 th Wednesday of the month. Come when you can and bring a friend.

Iona Pilgrimage 2020 SAVE THESE DATES!!!  Details are being finalised for this unique experience in the fall of 2020. Our tour dates in the United Kingdom are likely to be September 15th – 24th, 2020. This would mean an overnight departure from the United States on Monday, September 14th and return on Thursday, September 24th. These dates could be extended at either end for folks who want to arrive earlier or stay on afterwards. This can be entirely flexible as you’ll be able to book your own flights. Our program will begin in London. We’ll enjoy playing tourist in this vibrant city. We’ll learn about its religious heritage, visiting some of the UK capital’s best known houses of worship like St Paul’s Cathedral. We will also try to find some quieter spots: less-visited places where there is calm amid the bustle of London’s busy streets as we begin making our preparation for visiting Iona. We will make the short trip to Canterbury, another well-known pilgrimage location, where we’ll have the chance to see its magnificent Cathedral and, if possible, share in worship. We’ll travel in comfort by train up to Scotland with a stop in Glasgow before heading on to Iona. We have four nights on this very special little island, staying at the lovely St Columba Hotel. We will spend our time exploring this historic “thin place” where the membrane between the physical world and the spiritual world has been experienced as porous. Our tour then brings us back to Glasgow for an overnight stay before we depart. Arrangements are again being made for us by Scotus Tours with whom we have travelled before to Scotland and Ireland. A brochure with confirmed details will be available in the next few weeks. For now, save these dates. For more information, contact Lloyd Griffith

Lloyd Griffith, Travel Guide lloyd@firstpresnb.org 252-675-8196

by Daewon Goldenbaum-Yang S.A.L.T. (Serving And Learning Together) SALT is a ministry for 3rd - 5th grade children.We meet once a month on the 3 rd Sunday of the month for dinner, service project, games, and Bible story reflection. It is a time for children to grow closer together as well as practice loving our neighbor through service. We encourage all 3rd - 5th grade children to join us!    SALT kick off meeting will be on Sunday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:30pm in the Ministry Center Café.  We will meet on the following Sundays in 2019: September 15 October 20 November 17 December 15 We will be asking families to sign up to serve dinner once or twice during the year. Dinner should be able to feed 15 - 20 people and be ready by 5:30 pm in the Ministry Center Café. Menu can be anything children like to eat such as sandwich, pizza, hotdog…. We will also ask the parent serving dinner to be a volunteer to assist us throughout that evening. Please be on the lookout for an email from Daewon to sign up for dinner and to be the volunteer that same evening.    YOUTH GROUP PARENTS! We are excited to begin our new year. We have a good group of 6th grade moving up this year and we want to warmly welcome them as youth group kicks off on September 8, 5:30 -7:30 pm. Kick off night will begin at 5:30 pm in the Session House with dinner followed by water games. We encourage all youth to bring clothes they can get wet and a towel.    During the year, Youth group will meet in the Session House on Sunday evenings 5:30 - 7:30 pm unless otherwise announced. We will be starting our time together with dinner followed by planned activity. We will also have quarterly outings to go to the movies, to Air U Trampoline Park, to Jumping Jive, Frisbee Golf.    We will be asking our families to provide dinner (2 times per each youth member) during the year. Parents can sign up online at TakeThemAMeal website. An email will be sent out to parents with the web address. The family providing dinner should have the food ready by 5:20 pm in the Session House and clean up at the end of dinner.    SEPTEMBER YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE September 8 (5:30-7:30PM) - KICK OFF NIGHT (water games and +); 7:00pm – Parents’ meeting Meet in the Session House for dinner at 5:30 pm. We will do various water games. Bring a towel and clothes you can get wet. We’ll also welcome our rising 6th graders. Parent! Please join Daewon for a parent’s meeting at 7:00 pm in the Session House. September 15 (5:30-7:30PM) – Youth leader lead Meet in the Session House for dinner at 5:30 pm. We’ll have a great time as our leader Kelly will activities for the night. September 22 (5:30-7:30PM) – Energizer, covenant and more Meet in the Session House for dinner at 5:30pm. We’ll do some energizers, games, and a lesson. September 29 (5:30-7:30PM) – Photo Scavenger Hunt Meet in the Session House for dinner at 5:30 pm. We’ll do a fun photo scavenger hunt. If you have any questions, please contact me.   Blessings, Daewon ( daewon@firstpresnb.org )

Montreat for the Women Summer Conference Women's Connections: The Greatest of These is Love by Dru Wilkins A fabulous group of women—13 from First Presbyterian and 1 from Garber UMC—traveled to Montreat for the Women’s Conference, entitled Women’s Connections: The Greatest of These is Love , August 9-11. There were numerous sessions to choose from, and many were in some way related to this theme. Our keynote speaker, Valerie Kaur, is a lawyer and civil rights activist. She spoke on the Revolutionary Love Project, which she leads, the purpose of which is to reclaim love as a force for justice in America. She has a blog and a website, revolutionarylove.org , if you’d like to see what she is presently involved with and how you as individuals and our congregation can get involved. Amy Grant, the award-winning musician and songwriter, joined us for songs, conversation and a mind-centering exercise on Sunday morning. Perhaps the best part of the weekend was getting to know our group of women better, as well as befriending women from other churches. Montreat, of course, is always beautiful, the food bountiful, and worshiping with 500 other women, unforgettable. In one of my sessions, Infusing the Spirit: Priorities for Grateful Living , I learned of a woman who keeps a gratitude journal. Each night she looks back on her day and asks 3 questions:             What surprised me today?            What touched my heart?            What inspired me? What if we could all do that? Next year’s Women’s Conference will be August 14-16. Plan to join us for an inspiring weekend. We’ll begin to learn details in February, and we’ll keep you posted.

CARE

Grief Support Group The next gathering of the Grief Support Group will be September 17th in the Session House at 6:00 pm. This group serves two purposes, to provide support for those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one and to be a safe haven for those who are living through this process. The gathering will begin with a catered meal with a basket to help defray the cost of the food. Followed by discussions of our experiences on this journey. Contact Lloyd Griffith for more information or to join this group. 252-637-3270 church office.

Retirement Centers: McCarthy Court (252)637-7133 1321 McCarthy Blvd. New Bern, NC 28563 Don Bailey, Apt. 208 Morag Cheesman, Apt. 209 Flo Jones, Apt. 303 Frank & Arlene Yeager, Apt. 305 Pat Zeleniak, Apt. 103 Barbara Williford Apt. 310 McCarthy Court II 1325 McCarthy Blvd. New Bern, NC 28563 Donna Fleck, Apt. 16 Jean Hoffman, Apt. 39 Edna Harkins Apt. 34 Assisted Living Facilities: Bayview (252)638-1818 3003 Kensington Park Dr. New Bern, NC 28563 Ann "Nancy" Howard (Phoebe Moeller's mother) Room 5 Courtyards at Berne Village (252)633-1779 2701 Amhurst Blvd. New Bern, NC 28562 Mary Olstad, Villa #9 Brookdale (252)558-1291 1336 S. Glenburnie Rd New Bern, NC 28653 Kenny Baxter, Apt. 206 Joyce Krumnacher, Apt. 302 Carl McMath, Apt. 708 Dick Shelley, Apt. 107 Riverpoint Crest (252)637-4730 2600 Old Cherry Point Rd. New Bern, NC 28560  Barbara Bell, Apt. 108 Ray Henderson, Apt. 20 James White (Carlotta Gault's father) Room 203

Joys and Concerns Hospitalized: Darlene Willman Dean Thompson Births: Danny and Kate Aycock welcomed their son John Caison Aycock on July 17th. Brothers Emory and Trey are excited! Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Bill & Lori Hawkins on the birth of their fourth grandchild, Robert Jack born August 7th at Rex-UNC. Parents are Leah and Rob Bressler. Celebrating the August 16th birth of Mary Catherine Reed, daughter of Robbie and Emily Reed of Austin, TX. Proud grandparents are Michael and Karen Reed and great-grandmother is Connie Cowling. Sympathy of the congregation is extended to : The family of Jane Vinson who passed away August 14th. The Memorial Service for Jane, who was a member for 28 years, was Saturday, August 17th in our Sanctuary. Thanks : Backpack Blessing just completed its final 2019 SUMMER food distribution. First Presbyterian members signed up in big numbers to help insure this program happened! Our thanks to Hal and Marilyn Vandersea, Denise Willey, David Hale, Valeria Truitt, Jamey Spruill, Pam Gaskill, Leigh, Stephen, and Ben Healy, Daewon Goldenbaum-Yang, Johnny Harrison, Hilliard Thompson, Doug Phelps, Brent Hinckley, Maureen Parker, Carol Koi, Sheila Orth, Peggy Brown, Anne Goldman, June Goodwin, Caroline Goodwin, and perhaps a couple others whose names I didn't get. An OUTSTANDING turn-out by First Presbyterian. Thank you all for this outpouring of support for those with food needs within our community. ~Stacey Griffith Great big thank you to the 32 warm blooded humans who came out to the American Red Cross Blood drive ! We surpassed our goal. We will have another drive on our campus on October 3rd. Mark you calendar now. Thank you to our many wonderful office volunteers ! We were pleased to host a luncheon for you on August 20th and hope you know how much you are appreciated every day of the year.

Church Leadership & Staff

Pastoral & Program Staff The Rev. Dr. Maren Sonstegard-Spray, Associate Pastor Daewon Goldenbaum-Yang, Director of Education & Youth Ministry The Rev. Lloyd Griffith, Parish Associate

Music Program Staff Pat K. Rowlett, Director of Music Vance Harper Jones, Organist Susan Mabie, Director Resurrection Singers Cindy Sutten, Assistant Organist & Pianist Dru Wilkins, Music Assistant

Office & Support Staff Tommy Hall,Administrative Coordinator Connie MacLean, Executive Secretary Cathy Wingfield, Communications Facilitator Amber Zapffel, Financial Secretary Kerri Wheeler, Children's Worship & Director of Preschool Louis Foye, Sexton Cindi DeVoe, Nursery Missy Dixon, Nursery Lisa Wood, Nursery James Briley, Jr., Treasurer

Moderator, Rev. Maren Sonstegard-Spray, Karen Reed, Clerk

Administration Chris Kelso '19 Betsy Conzelman '20 Trudy Martin '20 Outreach Bruce Pollock '21 Peggy Clark '21 Bill Harris '19 Worship Gayle Hardy '21 Janelle Haggard '21 George Moore '21

Care Becky Nohr '19 Polly Frank '20 Doug Phelps '19 Education Jennifer East '19 David Hale '20 Janet Bryan '20

Communications Susan Ryan '19 Oscara Stevick '19 Jim Findley '21 Fellowship Cathy Warren '20 Peter Moeller '20 Beth Foley '21

2019 September Calendar Events

September 1 No Sunday School (except Present Word) September 2 Labor Day Church Office Closed September 3 First Presbyterian Preschool First Day 2019/20 September 5 Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study Begins September 8 Worship 8:25 am & 10:55 am September 8 Sunday School 9:40 am September 9 Monday Night Women's Bible Study Begins September 20 Newsletter articles due September 21 International Day of Peace September 23 Native American Day

Editor's Note: This is a monthly newsletter. If you have any communications submissions contact Communications Facilitator Cathy Wingfield at cathy@firstpresnb.org or call the church office. (252)637-3270.