Earth Sunday on April 21

Brunch Church

Join us for Earth Sunday Brunch Church on April 21! To kick off this special morning, all are welcome to gather in the CLC at 9:30 a.m. to share in an earth-conscious meal of vegan pancakes, spiced fruit, overnight oats, sweet potato bake, vegetable fritters, and other delicious dishes prepared by the Fellowship & Events volunteers. We will then give thanks through creative and interactive worship for the gift of God’s amazing creation through prayer, scripture, and song. There will even be a special craft activity for children. Feel free to dress in blue, green, or brown to celebrate the beauty of the earth’s water, plants, and soil!  

Earth Sunday Expo

Would you like more inspiration on different ways you can make a difference in caring for God's Creation? Visit the information tables near the CLC exits for information on EVs, native plants, composting, recycling, plant-based eating, and more! You can also sign up for a new WFPC Earth Care Study Group to explore this topic further.



Then join us out in the parking lot for our EV Expo to learn how EVs can improve fuel economy, lower fuel costs, and reduce emissions.

Premise Keepers Postponed to May 18

Due to the funeral service for Mrs. Kearney, our Premise Keepers gathering on Saturday, April 20 has been canceled. We will be back at it on Saturday, May 18!  Join us at 8:00 a.m. in the CLC for breakfast and fellowship before we get started. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome. Please contact Mindy Hidenfelter and Mike Chapman at wfpcfacilities@gmail.com with any questions.

Shared Fellowship Dinner - April 25 and More

Put your trivia cap on, bring a dish or two to share, and join us for our Shared Fellowship Dinner on April 25th. We will eat at 6:00 p.m., and our Trivia Contest will begin around 6:20 p.m. If you have special dietary needs please feel free to bring your own meal — we want you to attend.

The next and last spring Shared Fellowship Dinner will be May 23 when we will rejoice with and be entertained by our Hand Bells.

Calling All Graduating Seniors (high school and college)

We want to celebrate you! Send Janet a picture along with information about your next steps...where are you graduating from? Are you going to college (if so, where)? What is your major? Do you have a job lined up? Grad school? Gap year? We want to know what you are looking forward to! Send Janet your picture and information by May 5th to youth@wakeforestpres.org. We also want to celebrate you at our “Graduate Recognition” on Sunday, May 19, during our worship service at 10:00 a.m. Wear your cap and gown, bring your families, and let’s celebrate your achievements! When you email Janet your information, let her know if you will be able to come to the service, so we will know how many graduates to expect. We look forward to seeing you on May 19!! 

Playground "Fun"draiser

Please consider making a donation to benefit the Playground Fund. All gifts will go toward replacing the 22-year-old play structure as Phase 1 of the Playground Refurbishment Project. The main playground serves the families of Wake Forest Presbyterian Church as well as our community. No gift is too small, and all contributions are tax deductible. Donations can be made by visiting:https://tinyurl.com/WFPCP. Please check progress each week as the preschool children color in a “Goal Slide” posted to the preschool bulletin board on the Children's Ministry Hall. Please reach out to the preschool office with any questions (919-488-1820).

By Popular Demand

So many folks have requested a presentation on the Sirrines' trip to Hawaii in January, we will host one in the sanctuary following worship on April 28. Let's put the new projection system through its paces with videos and photos of manta rays, whales, volcanoes, and some of the deep and sobering history of the Hawaiian islands. Grab a snack in the narthex and then join us for some sharing and some Q&A. 

Mission and Outreach

TURNBERRY

Many thanks to the men of Iron Sharpens Iron for quarters and other support to Turnberry! Recent donations helped with bingo prizes as well as laundry kits.

Saturday, April 20, we will gather at Turnberry for our monthly lunch and Bingo! The earlier time was popular, so we will gather at about 11:10 and have lunch at 11:30!

For more information about Turnberry visits and events, contact Loretta Highfield on 985-640-1583 or loretta.highfield@gmail.com

GIVING GARDEN

Happy Earth Day! Information will be available from the NC Extension on growing native plants and pollinators at the Earth Day Sunday worship and brunch on Sunday.

New Plantings: Early Girl Tomatoes and Bell and Banana Peppers were planted Sat., 4/13.

Harvest: We’re currently harvesting an abundance of bright neon Swiss Chard that rivals our pollinators in their beauty. We’re also harvesting a multicolored mélange of lettuces and robust broccoli crowns while our spring crops are growing.

Summer temperatures have arrived early and our new plantings are in need of special attention. Volunteers are needed to help water and mulch our fragile seedlings this week.

SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4EABA62FAB9-2022.  

For More Information, contact Pam Schulze at (919)-522-3146 or wfpcgivinggarden@gmail.com. 

Website: wfpcgivinggarden.org

ADULT MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

The week of April 29 has been designated as the week this Spring to conduct mission work within our community or nearby. There are two opportunities if you are interested in seeing what this ministry is all about and getting to know some of the team members. A couple of our guys have been assisting another church and others in the Franklinton community to provide safe, secure housing for a family in need. There has been a mobile home donated to this family, but it needs a lot of work; if you are handy in construction or have other skills you would like to offer, please let us know as soon as possible. (No experience required as there will be jobs for everyone!) Some of the projects are interior and exterior painting, replace flooring, replace a light fixture, repair sheetrock, build deck/stairs, and install sheeting beneath the home after insulation is installed. Randy Parrish is the leader on this project, so if you have any questions, please reach out to him at rparrish2146@gmail.com. 

The second project is on the campus of WFPC. In October, our group installed gates on the

fences around the Memorial Rose Garden, and it is time to paint those gates, plus other

small projects of the same nature. If you can help on either of these projects – for one

day, two days, or all five days – please email Judy Finch (Ide) at jfinchide@hotmail.com.

Want to know more about Mission and Outreach at WFPC?  

Please contact Kathy Tharrington at kathleenekirschner@gmail.com or Carol Winans-Geiser at carol@winans.com.

Children's Ministries

FRIDAY, MAY 3 — CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT!

We will have several types of VERY cool classic cars on deck for Friday, May 3, as we invite the whole church to come out, explore these cool cars, make a s’more in the firepit, and enjoy an outdoor movie together! 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MAY 12 — CLUB 4/5 END OF YEAR POOL PARTY

Fourth and fifth graders, we will be at Granite Falls, 3-5 p.m. More info to come! :) 

"NIC AT NIGHT"

Our Alleluia Choir will offer "Nic at Night," the story of Nicodemus as the "sermon" during worship on April 28. Come experience the leadership of our children in worship! 

Youth Ministries

Youth Activities on Sunday!

Youth group will meet as usual on Sunday, April 21.  We look forward to seeing you there!!

Middle School youth group - 4:30 - 6:00 (start in the youth room, end in the CLC gym)

High School youth group - 6:00 - 7:30 (start in the youth room, end in the CLC gym)

Youth calendar at a glance:

April 21 - Confirmation retreat - 11:00 - 2:00; youth group 

April 28 - youth group (Senior celebrations at high school youth group!)

May 5 - Confirmation Sunday; youth group

May 12 - NO youth group (Happy Mother’s Day)

May 19 - Graduate recognition Sunday (during worship); End of year youth group celebrations

Questions about youth ministries? - Contact Janet Briley youth@wakeforestpres.org

WFPC Calendar Highlights

Friday, April 19

6:15 am SonRisers

Saturday, April 20

8:00 am Iron Sharpens Iron

9:30 am Visitation/Funeral/Reception for Peggie Kearney

Sunday, April 21

9:30 am Brunch Church

11:00 am Tell Me More

11:00 am EV Expo

11:30 am Pickleball and Ping Pong

4:30 pm Middle School Youth Group

6:00 pm High School Youth Group

Monday, April 22

Si Seiler Golf Tournament

7:00 pm Cub Scouts

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

Tuesday, April 23

5:30 pm Glory Tones

6:30 pm Praise Team

7:00 pm WOW Bible Study

Wednesday, April 24

5:00 pm Alleluia Choir

5:45 pm Grace Notes

6:30 pm Iron Sharpens Iron Wednesdays

7:00 pm Chancel Choir

Thursday, April 25

5:30 pm Potluck Dinner

WFPC Finance and Attendance

Offerings/Tithes vs Expenses -- March 2024

** Offering includes several members giving total year 2024 pledge in January & February $43,000

April 14, 2024 Attendance: 196

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