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Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday!
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour
this coming Sunday morning, November 3!
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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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All Saints by Emilia Misiura
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All Saints Sunday
Worship Service and Communion
Sunday, November 3, 2019
PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIMES
Worship Service and Communion: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for All:
9:29 a.m.
Worship Service and Communion: 10:30 a.m.
Ministers: Rev. Lori Pistor, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Homily: Enlightened Hearts, Lori Pistor
Scripture Reading: John 6:35-51; Ephesians 1:11-10
Lay Reader: 8:30 - David Bohm; 10:30 - Lynn Voss
Director of Music: Ed Yasick
Youth Choir Director: Julie Henry
Choir: Chancel Choir and Youth Choir (10:30)
Pastor Nominating Committee minutes and reports
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BE THE HANDS WEEKEND IS HERE!
It's NOT TOO LATE to sign up to join a project.
The below projects are still especially in need of volunteers:
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Chatham Commons: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 pm
(5 spots)
Visit, sing and play BINGO. Ages Middle School and up.
Dorcas Ministry Pantry: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
(8 spots for afternoon)
Join a shopping expedition to stock the Dorcas food pantry
(funds provided by Be The Hands). All ages welcome;
parents should accompany children under 12.
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Generosity Update
Please be sure to return your planned giving commitments and time and talent forms as soon as possible to the box in the Narthex or to the church office.
As of Thursday, October 27, we have received responses from 103 giving units, representing approximately one-half of the total pledges anticipated. The total amount pledged to date is $428,553, and is 63% of our total 2020 draft budget of $680,000.
The Budget and Finance Team and Session need this information in order to complete the 2020 operating budget. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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If you are up to date with your planned giving commitment, we thank you. If not, we graciously ask that you become current by the end of the year.
Wondering about how much you have given to date? You can access this information online by visiting our website at www.carypresbyterian.org, and following these steps:
- Login to the member directory (use the generic password for all church members).
- Page down to the bottom of the screen and click on "manage my family info".
- Login with your email and individual password (the one you set up when you initially set up your Servant Keeper online directory access). If you forgot your password, click on the prompt, fill in your email address, and Servant Keeper will send you a reset email.
- Click on giving history. Overview shows the total, Detail shows the individual gifts, dates, amount and purpose.
- Questions about logging in? Contact Phil Melton at 919-467-8700 or
- Questions about your giving? Contact Barbara Carew at 919-467-8700 or barbara.carew@carypresbyterian.org.
We are truly grateful for God's generous people. All of your gifts are truly appreciated.
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Christian Faith Formation
Sunday School is for all! Start time is 9:29 am. Classes end after 50 minutes.
- Register children and youth for Sunday School classes at the Faith Formation table outside the office.
Adult Classes
This week: November 3
Adult
I meets in the Parlor,
Bible and Beyond
continues a study of the remarkable Biblical account of Esther, from the Uppity Women of the Bible series.
In the Library, Lisa and Alan Ward, facilitators.
Faith & Families
Join us as we explore videos and podcasts that explore the question: "What's next for the church?" This week we'll engage with The Liturgists Podcast as they discuss what it means to be a Christian these days. The entire episode can be found here:
Faith Today
is exploring the idea of being a
Neighborhood Church. How can we embody the values of love, grace, and justice? As faith communities, how can our collective embodiment of these values shine even brighter? The answers to these questions must always unfold right here, right now, exactly where God has planted us. Leaders: Troy Burton and Jerry Slaymaker.
All adult Sunday School classes welcome you at any time, are not concerned about entering late or leaving early, and understand if attendance is occasional. We thank you for participating as you are able.
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Questions about the Presbyterian Church (USA?)
Inquirers' Coffee and Questions:
November 3
Questions about Cary Presbyterian Church?
Who we are, how we go about life together and what it means to be a member?
Bring your questions and curiosity this coming Sunday, November 3.
We'll meet in the fellowship hall from 9:30 a.m. to 10:10ish.
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Blood Drive Registration: Last Chance!
It's not too late to register for the blood drive this Wednesday, November 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.! We also still need a few volunteers to welcome and support donors, and volunteers to provide food for the canteen - known as the best canteen in Cary!
You may register via the link on our CPC website. From the homepage at carypresbyterian.org, click on Care, then click on Blood Drives. The link to The Blood Connection is there. Or, stop by the blood drive table in the Narthex after today's worship service. The Blood Connection has doubled their Faith in Action grants to churches sponsoring blood drives to $20 per registered donor. This is a wonderful way to support the programs of the CPC Health and Wholeness Ministry.
(Please note, if you have an appointment with your dentist this week prior to the blood drive, unfortunately, you will not be able to donate.)
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Saturday, November 9th, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at CPC
Game Night for Families of Young Ones
(2nd/3rd grade and under)
BYOG - Bring Your Own Game! For parents, kids, or combinations thereof!
Christian Fellowship will provide a main dish (TBD)
Please bring a side to share - we'll break bread together as families before breaking out the games
Drop in our out as you can - share a meal, play a game or just hang out
Join us for a low pressure, low stress time to connect with other families
Childcare will be available
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WARMTH FOR WAKE
November 16,
CPC hosts Warmth for Wake,
a local organization providing firewood for families in need. Some trees have been taken down at CPC and Warmth for Wake will be here splitting logs.
Come help, represent CPC and enjoy the fellowship. We'll start at 8:00 a.m. and go for as long as needed.
No need to respond. Just show up if you can.
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GRIEF WORKSHOP
Free Workshop for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Monday, November 11,
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
North Raleigh
Presbyterian Church
11905 Strickland Rd,
Raleigh NC 27613
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A Special Missions Evening
The Missions Committee is excited to invite you for a once every few years presentation and dialogue from Dan and Elizabeth Turk, missionary's in Madagascar, that CPC has supported through our missions budget for quite a long time.
The date is Thursday November 14 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will determine a room depending on number of attendees. Please let Scott Peoples know if you are planning to attend. Email him at r.scott.peoples@gmail.com.
Please thoughtfully consider joining us and learning more about how your generous gifts are impacting lives in Madagascar.
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Join CPC Social Justice Team members for this event!
The Advocacy Team at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary hosts a workshop on Developing Culturally Sensitive Leaders on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The workshop will be conducted by representatives from the NC Lutheran Synod and will run from 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
The workshop is offered at no cost. Lunch will be provided. Therefore, in order to provide for adequate food service, please RSVP by November 13 by clicking here. Also, attached is a flyer with the sign-up links.
If you have any questions or need additional information about this event, contact
Cell: 919-449-5985
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Cool Books Club
Next Meeting: Nov. 5
The Cool Books Club will meet at the home of Peg Giesbrecht; Tuesday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. Our book this month is
On the Road with St. Francis of Assisi: A Timeless Journey through Umbria and Tuscany, and Beyond, by Linda Bird Franke.
The following is an excerpt from comments about the book:
"On the Road with Francis of Assisi offers a unique and lively travelogue of parallel journeys: that of Francis of Assisi on his way to sainthood in the thirteenth century, and that of author Linda Bird Francke, who followed his path through the beauty of central and coastal Italy-and even on to Egypt. Francke movingly depicts the many miracles Francis performed and draws us into the splendid beauty of the landscape that inspired the saint's love for nature and regard for all living things. Unlike Francis, however, whose asceticism caused him to add ashes to his food to deaden its earthly pleasure, Francke and her husband indulge in the fabled Umbrian cuisine, from wild boar to the region's famed black truffles, and the incomparable local wines.
On the Road with Francis of Assisi embraces the spirit and person of its legendary subject, and invites the reader to marvel at his spiritual intensity and follow in his footsteps through the timeless beauty of Italy."
The Wake County Public Library has several copies, and copies are available online. If interested in joining our discussion, please contact Peg Giesbrecht at 919-859-3951 or Ellen Cline at 919-469-1456.
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Triple F Group News
Save the Date: Our missionaries to Madagascar, Dan & Elizabeth Turk, will be presenting a program on their work at our Triple F Group meeting on Monday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m., Room 100. Interested members are invited to join us for this special occasion.
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Pastor Nominating Committee Update
Your Pastor Nominating Committee is in the process of conducting initial interviews, while also reviewing the new Pastor Information Forms (PIFs) as they come in.
We also have listened to sermons online and have read our candidates' church websites. Some candidates also have their own personal websites and/or blogs.
All this information is considered when we meet and discern what is the best fit for our church.
We listen intently to each other's perspectives and have had many thoughtful discussions. Please know that we continue to take this work very seriously.
In Christ's name,
Emma Anderson, David Bohm, Jeanne Bolick, Sherry Bradsher, Louis Lambe,
Linda Oglesby and Matthew Simmons
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Who ARE the CPC Deacons and What do they DO?
Deacons are officers of the church, called by God, elected by the congregation to bring their gifts of compassion to bear in helping to provide care and support for members and their families.
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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.
During October, Room 209 will be used for storage for Be The Hands day, and will not be available for scheduling.
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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. (New invitations will be generated beginning July 8.)
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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
November 3 through November 10
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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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