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For Friday, January 15, 2020
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Officer's Column
This past weekend we finally took down the Christmas decorations at our house. I always like to keep them up past Epiphany Sunday, mostly because I just want to hold onto the joy of Christmas just a little bit longer. I wait until the tree has dried to a fire hazard and shed its needles everywhere. The gingerbread house is crumbling, and the Christmas candles have been burned to a nub. It's hard to take down Christmas! But then, I have an Epiphany (see what I did there?). I realize that when it's all done and the boxes are back up in the attic and the furniture is back in place where it belongs, I am refreshed and renewed. We're back where we started and have a whole year ahead of us to look forward to, including another wonderful Christmas season.
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 reminds us:
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
Christmas isn't the only thing we have to celebrate throughout the year. As much as I love it, it's just as important to tuck it away to make room for the other things we have to focus on. I don't know if 2021 will be any easier than 2020. Maybe. So far, it's hard to imagine, but it's early yet, we still have hope.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for another lovely, though different, Christmas. Help us to stay focused on each season throughout the year, so we may persevere through troubled times, yet still find the joy and you, always at the helm. Amen.
Anita Mummert
Elder, IT & Communications
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Congregational Meeting
An email congregational meeting will take place the last week of January via email, for the purpose of electing an elder for worship. Be on the lookout for further details.
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Dementia Caregive Class
Wednesday, January 20, at 10 AM
The January class will take the format of a more traditional support group; there will not be a formal lesson. Those who join us will have the opportunity to ask questions related to their own challenges and concerns about dementia and get input from Pat, Lynette and others who attend. Please join us virtually on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. In order to get the link for the Zoom meeting, please call or email Pat Snyder if you are not already receiving emails about our classes. Her cell phone is 828-429-7905 and her email address is patsnyder137@gmail.com. Pat and Lynette Wilson are available to meet in person with caregivers on Pat's porch so long as the weather remains cooperative. We are outside and able to socially distance. You can reach Lynette at 252-671-6523 or lynetteywilson@nc.rr.com. Feel free to share this information with anyone whom you think might benefit from support in their caregiving journey.
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Just a Reminder
In this time of an increase in COVID cases we all need to be more vigilant in our habits. Masks have been proven to be effective in reducing the spread of the virus. Hand washing and keeping our distance help as well. When on campus participating in ministry or just stopping by to drop something off at WFPC, PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASKS!
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Epiphany Words
Epiphany words are ready and waiting for you!! Stop by the front of the church any time, choose your word for the year, and add a plain white star to the tree as a promise to work to live into God's promise through your word in the coming year! No picking through to choose a word; let the Spirit lead you to live with intention into the word you choose at random. Let's all live into the promise of a new year with the intention of building God's Kingdom in new ways!
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Registration for the 2021/2022 preschool year will be held Tuesday, January 19, beginning at 9:15 AM through Friday, January 22, at 12:15. We offer half-day developmentally appropriate classes for two-year-olds through our transitional kindergarten. Contact Dawn Brown at preschooldirector@wakeforestpres.org or 919-488-1820. Check out the preschool website, wakeforestpres.org/preschool, for a virtual tour, registration forms, and more information.
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Favorite Scripture?
We are putting a booklet together for the youth that will include favorite scriptures from our church members. We will use this to create devotions for our time together and give the youth opportunities to dig in to God's word! Our prayer is that this will be something special that they can keep and refer back to for years to come. Please send your favorite scripture and a sentence or two explaining why it is your favorite to Janet Briley at youth@wakeforestpres.org. We will not add names so that you can remain anonymous. If you would like for us to include your name with the scripture, let Janet know!
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Sympathy
Please join us in offering love and sympathy to the following:
Marshall Brackett, on the passing of his father in November 2020
George Dudley, on the passing of his mother in January 2021
Ann Brackett, on the passing of her mother in January 2021
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Mission and Outreach
Happy New Year! 2021 promises to offer more meaningful ways to share the love of Christ through our Mission and Outreach activities. If you would like any information on how you can get involved or what is happening with a specific ministry, please feel free to contact your Mission and Outreach elders with questions. Contact Randy at rparrish2146@gmail.com and Sabrina at sabrinapatton10@gmail.com.
Family Promise
Please keep the Family Promise participants, staff and volunteers in your prayers, as the challenges of homelessness are compounded in these COVID times. January 3-10 was our week to "host" the families that are currently in their program and housed in their transitional housing apartment building rather than going to churches. During that week we provided dinners to four single moms, each of whom had one toddler age child. Due to the generous offerings of our WFPC family during our host week last June, we had enough money left to cover our January host week. Our next host week is scheduled for May 30- June 6. Hopefully by then we will be able to support and welcome families in person.
Tri Area Ministry (TAM)
The number of families served on a monthly basis has continued to climb. In the month of December, TAM served 1,194 households reaching 2,896 people. For all of 2020, TAM distributed approximately 961,200 pounds of food!! Your support of our local food pantry continues to be needed. A full list of all requested items can be found at https://triareaministry.com/donate/ Donations can be dropped off at 149 E. Holding Ave. downtown Wake Forest every Monday and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 1 pm and the second and third Saturdays of each month (same times). In addition, there is a convenient 24/7 drop-off box out front if you can't drop off donations during the open business hours.
Backpack Buddies The Wake Forest Presbyterian Backpack Buddies program is funded by grants and generous donations from our church members. The year-round outreach is organized by a team of four leaders: Lisa Solomon, Heather Wheeler, Kathy Kirschner, and Ed Tharrington. No matter how big or small, every donation and minute of volunteering to support Backpack Buddies makes a difference! Our WFPC Backpack Buddies program supplies 50 children with nutritious, child-friendly, self-serve food designed to put in a 'backpack' and feed a child over the weekend. If you would like to donate food items, please contact Ed Tharrington at etharrington@gmail.com, or to volunteer contact Heather Wheeler at heathersb73@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support!
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Prayer List
Please keep the following members of our church family in your prayers:
Jody Alston
Jennie Banco
Jean Futrell
Betty Hay
Genie Hunt
Joan Jones
Ruth Patterson
Don McCorkle
Ed Ray
Linda Roberson
Robin Roper
Charlene Shaffer
Dave Telep
Nathan Wheeler
Roy Wilson
If you have a prayer request, you may let us know online here.
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Youth Group This Sunday, January 17
We are kicking off our year with a bonfire and game of nine-square this week! Middle school will meet from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and high school will meet from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bring your chair to sit around the fire, and don't forget your mask! Please refer back to the COVID questions, and if you answer "yes" to any of them, please stay home. As we did in the fall, we will have temperature checks and plenty of sanitizer available. All precautions will be in place to keep everyone safe. We are looking forward to a time of fun and fellowship with you! We will meet at the fire pit that is on the Walk Through Bethlehem set. When you enter the church campus, turn to the right and park on that side. Walk down the gravel driveway to your left (between the sanctuary building and the modular). Just as you pass the modular, look to your right and you will see it! Our "A New Adventure" signs will mark the gravel driveway for you. Dress warm!! See you Sunday!!
~Janet Briley, Director of Youth Ministries
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January 17 Web Worship
Join us as Pastor John Fawcett delivers our message this week. Our Scripture comes from Jeremiah 4:2-13. Click here to print a bulletin at home.
Online services can be seen on Facebook or YouTube |
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| 2021 Annual Budget |
| | 2021 Year-to-Date Actual | $39,656.25 |
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| | Year to Date Budget (January) |
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Year to Date Actual (January)
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$39,656.25
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January Budget
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| | January Tithes and Offerings (thru 1/10/21) | $8,235.00 |
| January 10, 2021 |
| | Tithes and Offerings (Mail/Online) | $8,235.00 | | Designated Gifts | $795.00 | | Debt Elimination Gifts | $5,910.00
| | Web Worship Attendance (Views) | 478 | | Sunday School Attendance | 71 |
Debt Elimination Monthly Budget
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| | Debt Elimination Received (thru 1/10/21) | $8.235.00
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...all shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.
Deuteronomy 16:17
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| WFPC Calendar Highlights
Saturday, January 16
7:15 am Iron Sharpens Iron online
Sunday, January 17
9:00 am Adult Sunday School online
10:00 am Online Worship Service
11:00 am Adult Sunday School online
11:30 am Confirmation Class online
4:00 pm Middle School Youth Group outside at WFPC
5:00 pm High School Youth Group outside at WFPC
Monday, January 18
7:00 pm Boy Scouts online
Wednesday, January 20
10:00 am Dementia Caregiver Group online
4:00 pm GriefShare online
6:30 pm Iron Sharpens Iron online
7:00 pm Fathers Who Aren't in Heaven online
Thursday, January 21
7:00 pm Session online
Visit wakeforestpres.org/events for a full calendar, including all small groups! |
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Wake Forest Presbyterian Church
12605 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-556-7777
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