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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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Worship in Spirit and in Truth by Unknown
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Worship Services
Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Worship Service: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:29 a.m.
Worship Service
: 10:30 a.m.
Service Participants - 8:30 a.m.
Ministers:
Rev. Dr. Duane Hix, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Pianist:
Nancy Neubauer
Lay Reader:
Kathel Sugg
Sound:
Jake Sugg
Ushers:
Russell Diggs and Mike Callis
Service Participants - 10:30 a.m.
Ministers:
Rev. Dr. Duane Hix, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Vocal Ensemble:
Grace Notes
Carolyn Clark, Len Clark, Greg Czika,
Jane Dunbar, Julie Henry, Scott Kelly, and John Scott.
Accompanist:
Nancy Neubauer
Lay Reader:
Jim Conrad
Children in Worship:
Medora Hix
Sound:
Craig Anderson
Bus Driver:
Jason Riffle
Ushers:
Al Hardie, Leah/Alan Burton, Su Johnson, and Rowena Morrison
Counters:
Rowena Morrison and Jane Dunbar
The Message: In Spirit and in Truth, Duane Hix
Scripture Readings: Exodus 17:1-7;
John 4:3-24 (sections)
Pastor Nominating Committee minutes and reports
The 2019 Annual Report is available for review
at this link.
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CPC and COVID-19
As public pronouncements about the Corona virus become increasingly worrisome, and store shelves empty from anxious buyers, please note the following guidelines that we believe will keep us healthy and able to continue upcoming scheduled church events.
1. As I mentioned in church on Sunday, please do not be overly afraid. Panic serves no one. Hoarding will only reduce the ability of some people who need supplies to obtain them.
2. Please be smart. If you are ill with any kind of respiratory problems, do stay home and take every precaution to prevent the spread of the flu, COVID-19, or any similar ailment.
3. At church, we will practice safe policies. Sanitizers will be readily available. During greeting at the door of the sanctuary or during Passing of the Peace, find ways to express God's grace to others without contagious contact. Bump elbows, do a quick sideways hug, or simply smile and warmly acknowledge the people around you. If it becomes necessary, we will have our building manager apply further sanitation measures to bathrooms, water fountains, and other public spaces. When we resume communion at Maundy Thursday and Easter, the elements will be disbursed by officers properly prepared to safeguard our health.
4. We continue to believe that sharing with one another in worship and fellowship events is beneficial to all, and safe as long as we are considerate, sensible, and cautious. At this time, we do not plan to cancel any upcoming church events. If the danger grows, we will notify you of any change in this current policy.
On behalf of the staff,
Dr. Duane Hix
PCUSA Guidelines for Infectious Disease response may be read
at this link.
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CPC Talent, Eats, and Auction:
Sunday, March 22: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sign-ups Needed Now: See Information Below.
The Youth of CPC invite you to join us on Sunday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. for a pizza dinner, creative talent, delicious homemade treats and exciting auction items at our CPC Talent Show, Bake Sale & Silent Auction.
Proceeds from this exciting event will help fund opportunities for our youth to experience Massanetta, Montreat and ASP.
There are three things we need from you, yes, you, to help support this event.
- Perform: Sign up to offer your talent. We would love for this Talent Show to be intergenerational, so anybody is welcome to perform.
- Bake: If performing isn't your thing, we know there are some amazing bakers out there, so sign up to offer baked goods for the Bake Sale.
- Donate: Please consider donating something of value that others will want to bid on in our Silent Auction. This could also be something related to a side business (babysitting), hobby, 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 Friday, March 13.
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Christian Faith Formation
for Sunday, March 15
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.
This week we continue the Sunday Lift unit about Jesus' life and ministry. We'll be talking about Jesus as the teacher and his conversation with Nicodemus about being born anew.
Adult Classes
Adult I:
A Bible-based uniform lesson series by Cokesbury. Kim Herring leads. 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:
We'll be using Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginners Guide to Holy Week by Amy-Jill Levine. Delving into the history and literature surrounding Jesus last days Levine brings forward details that open doors to this familiar story.
Hunter Piermont & Lisa Weber will be teaching. Meets in Room 100.
**This study will also be offered Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. throughout Lent accompanied by a simple supper of soup, salad, & bread at 5:30 p.m.**
Faith and Families:
During the season of Lent, we will explore the theme of Fasting from a variety of perspectives. As always, each week stands on its own, so drop in when you can, and you'll be able to join the conversation.
Children in Worship:
The story this week is
Jesus and Bartimaeus. As we continue along the road to Jerusalem, we'll wonder how it feels to be blind and how it feels to see for the very first time. We'll wonder why Jesus would come near to Bartimaeus when others wouldn't bother with him.
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.
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HAVE YOU SEEN MY SON?
A MAUNDY THURSDAY MESSAGE THROUGH DRAMA
The pastors, in cooperation with the Music and Worship committee, are considering using a one-act play for the message at the Maundy Thursday worship on April 9.
We are seeking actors for the play. Are you interested?
The play highlights the emotions of five biblical women as they worry about their sons' involvement in the passion story of Christ. The cast also includes one other woman, the biblical figure Anna, and one man, Simeon, both of whom originally welcomed the infant Jesus when he was brought years earlier to be dedicated at the temple. Their narrative sets the scene within which the mothers share their apprehension.
The drama will be conducted in a readers' theater format, meaning no full memorization of parts is needed. It will include the periodic extinguishing of candles in Tenebrae fashion. Rehearsal time will be needed in the weeks before Maundy Thursday. Costuming will be minimal, but we will also need help with lighting and assistance in minimal stage sets.
Please consider being a part of this unique message as Holy Weekend begins. Contact Rev. Hix or Rev. Lesher-Thomas for further information. They would also appreciate suggestions of people who have performed dramas for the church previously.
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Food Safety, Sanitation, and Kitchen Orientation
The Kitchen Katz will host a class on Food Safety, Sanitation and Kitchen Orientation on Sunday, March 29, immediately following worship in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen. The class will be led by Duncan Hutchinson, who has many years of Coast Guard cooking experience, and is well-schooled in food safety and sanitation. Sign-up is required, as a catered lunch will be provided.
Guests from the Kirk of Kildaire and St. Paul's Episcopal are invited to attend for lunch and the safety and sanitation portion of the class. All groups who regularly use the kitchen (including youth groups and others) should send at least two representatives to this class. More are welcome, including any interested church member. The class should last approximately 90 minutes.
Please sign up by Thursday, March 26 at SignUpGenius at this link. A sign-up sheet will also be available in the Narthex.
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One Great Hour of Sharing
One Great Hour of Sharing: This offering of our denomination will be received on Sundays during Lent. Envelopes will be in the pews and fish banks are available. Designate Easter offering or OGHS.
The offering provides relief for those affected by natural disasters and refugee families through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, deals with root causes of hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and helps families find new sources of income through Self Development of People.The needs are very great throughout the world this year.
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Triple F Group News
Certified Financial Planner Tim Atkins provided helpful and timely information for us on March 2. Our next meeting will be on March 16 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100. The program will be on Blackbeard and Queen Anne's Revenge, presented by Barbara Turner.
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Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Children:
Using Neuroscience Tools to Tame Our Triggers and
Maintain Connection with Our Children
Topics covered in this experiential workshop are based on the "Reconnect for Resilience" curriculum created by the Resources for Resilience organization and the latest neuroscience research.
This is a 6-hour workshop.
Part I will be offered on Tuesday, April 14 &
Part 2 will be offered on Thursday, April 16
The workshop will be from 9:30-12:30 each day at CPC Preschool.
Sign up for the workshop, and for more about the topic and presenters
at this link.
Note: The sign-up link only lists Tuesday, the 14th, but you'll be signed up for both parts.
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CPC Spring Blood Drive, April 22
Mark Your Calendars: Spring Blood Drive is April 22!
The Spring CPC/St. Paul's blood drive will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2020,
from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Cary Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
The Blood Connection will be our blood services provider. If you plan to participate, please do not give blood elsewhere after February 26. If you usually donate doubles at the TBC center, and are able to schedule that on the same day of our drive, we will get credit for two donors!
Through The Blood Connection's support program, $20 is donated for each donor registered. The monies raised go to the Health and Wholeness ministry team. So far, these funds have supported a health fair for the community, and the purchase of fresh defibrillators that are placed around the church. If you have suggestions for how these funds should be spent, please contact Deb Luckadoo
, who will be glad to pass them along to the Health and Wholeness team.
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Cool Books Club News
In order to promote the health and well-being of its members, The Cool Books Club has decided to postpone its meetings until further notice.
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Coffee Fellowship has Changed!
- 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!
March - Meredith McGill & Jerry Slaymaker; April - Rhonda Hinnant; May - Audrey Saussman
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CPC Calendar for March 15
through March 22
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CPC Calendar is on the CPC Website
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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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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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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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 Church Service Podcasts
CPC Service podcasts are added weekly to Soundcloud and to the website
on this page.
They appear with the most recent service at the top of the page, with the illustration from that week's bulletin as an identifier (Soundcloud page shown above).
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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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