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News & Updates from Your CPC Family
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Worship Service Online
20th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Please note the time for Worship.
Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 99; Matthew 22:15-22
Sermon: Taxes and Tithes
Rev. Dr. Paul Lang; Rev. Alan Bancroft
Online Service Participants - 10:00 a.m.
Ministers: Rev. Dr. Paul H. Lang; Rev. Alan Bancroft
Music Director: Ed Yasick
Special Music: Len Clark, soloist; Terry Allebaugh, harmonica
Time With Our Children: Jen Pierce
Graphics: Lisa Weber Tech: Ken Worsham and Craig Anderson
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This Week's Floral Dedication
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given
by Gwen Fletcher to the glory of God,
in honor of Sallie Fletcher's 99th birthday
next Sunday, October 25.
Floral dedication slots are filled through December 6.
Thank you for enhancing the online worship experience.
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Worship will be streamed to the internet
(You do not need a Facebook account to access this link.)
(If you have Joys and Concerns, please submit them by e-mail
We will note them to publish in the weekly Joys and Concerns update and will include them in our announcement during the service.)
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CPC In-Person Worship Opportunities:
Wednesday Vespers: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Lauds: 8:30 a.m.
We're thankful we can begin providing a limited number of possibilities for in-person attendance at these CPC services. In accord with CPC Campus Usage Guidelines, Sancturary gatherings are limited to 25 people.
to see available sign-up times. Thank you!
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A Message from the Generosity Team
Thank you to everyone who has already returned a 2021 planned giving card!
We encourage you to make your commitments of time, talent and financial resources by November 1. All forms can be found on our CPC website at this link, including an online pledge form. If you need an extra packet or have any questions, please contact Barbara Carew in the church office.
It's a wonderful reminder of the many ways CPC has shared the light of Christ with our members, friends and neighbors during the past year. Enjoy!
Generosity Video Team:
Rowena Morrison, Su Johnson, Summer Bohm, and Donna Adkins
Graphic Artist: Jennifer Merriam
Piano Accompaniment: Ed Yasick
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We report with great joy and thanksgiving the following gifts received during the third quarter of 2020:
- Additional gifts of $2,114 to CPC Cares: COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund, including gifts in honor of Todd Crouse, and in memory of Evelyn Courtney (a friend of Mary Jane Donahue and Jim Conrad). To date, we have received gifts of over $22,500 to this fund.
- Memorial gifts of $175 in memory of Jim Turner and Si Garber.
- Gift of $300 to the Minister's Discretionary fund.
- Generous love offering gifts for Pastor Mitzi.
Thank you to all our CPC members and friends who have continued to give so generously and faithfully during this unprecedented time. Your gifts are a steady, sustaining stream of support during a time when so much is uncertain. Your gifts have allowed CPC to operate under our normal budget, and your generosity has been extended to our community and greater worldwide neighbors.
We are extremely grateful. All of your gifts are truly appreciated.
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Apex Virtual Walk for Water, Sunday, Oct. 18
The Apex Virtual Walk for Water is an opportunity to get active, social distance with your church family, and support a great cause! (Organized in part by one of our youth, Haley Pierce)
Come out to the CPC parking lot at 3:15 on Sunday, October 18th, and together we'll walk a route around Downtown Cary, arriving back in time for Sunday School and Youth Group.
You can register to participate at https://my.thirstproject.org/event/apex-virtual-walk-for-water/e298415! To register, you are invited to make a $10 donation to Thirst Project. ($25 helps provide one person with clean water for life!)
Please join us for our communal walk, even if you don't get a chance to register.
Thirst Project is an organization working to provide clean, safe water to people in water-stressed countries, because access to a secure water source is necessary for food security, sanitation, health, and more. To learn more about Thirst Project's mission, visit www.thirstproject.org!
With any questions, email Haley Pierce at haleyepierce509@gmail.com!
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CPC Drive-Thru Flu Shots
Thursday, October 22; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cary Presbyterian is hosting a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Thursday, October 22 on the CPC Campus.
Location: Upper CPC Parking Lot
Getting a flu shot is more important this year than ever before.
The cost of your flu shot is $0 with health insurance, Medicaid and/or Medicare.
Cash prices are also available:
Ages 10-64 - $39;
Ages 65+ - $75
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October 2020 Session News in a Nutshell
Session met in a Zoom meeting on October 5. The following items were discussed or approved:
- We welcomed our new Elders-elect to their first Session meeting!
- Be the Hands is starting to distribute information for the 2020 event. This year it will extend over two weeks, starting October 31 and ending November 14. There are multiple opportunities to be involved. Continue to look for information about these service opportunities.
- Outdoor worship will be starting again. Indoor Wednesday evening worship begins October 14 and outdoor Sunday morning worship begins on October 18. As before, there will be a sign-up for these services to limit attendance and ensure social distancing.
- Health and Wholeness announced that CPC will sponsor a drive-through flu shot event in the near future. Additional details regarding the date and time will be announced soon. Thanks to our Parish Nurse, Chris, for arranging this for us.
- CPC is pleased to serve as a voting site on November 3. The Board of Elections will use the Fellowship Hall.
- Generosity packets were distributed at Mitzi's farewell drive through. If you were not able to attend, your packet has been mailed to you. It is important that you prayerfully consider your support of CPC and return your pledge card by November 1.
- Finally, Session expressed their appreciation for Mitzi and her ministry at CPC. We send her off with all of our love and best wishes.
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A Letter from the Clerk of Session
Dear Friends,
Some have asked questions about why Mitzi has left CPC. In short, Mitzi felt the nudge of the Spirit to be in dialogue with churches searching for an Associate Pastor. We encourage you to watch the video linked here and above that Paul and Mitzi created to explain her sense of call.
We give thanks that God has called Mitzi to First Durham as an installed Associate Pastor. We celebrate this good news for Mitzi, her family and for the faith community of First Durham. Here at the end of Mitzi's time at CPC, we are sad to see Mitzi leave but we are THRILLED for her.
In the coming months, Session will be exploring the next steps for Cary Presbyterian. If you have questions or wish to discuss this further, please contact any Session member: we are happy to engage in conversation.
Please join us in praying for Mitzi, her family, the congregation of First Durham and us: that God will guide us as we discern the next steps in the ministry of Cary Presbyterian Church.
On behalf of Session,
Peace,
Cathy
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CPC Fall Fellowship Pop-Up Event
Sign-Ups Have Begun!
(All Events are Social Distanced)
It's time for this year's Fall Fellowship Pop-Up Events! It's been a while since we've met face-to-face and we're excited to share some new autumn adventures in fellowship! A variety of dates, days, and times are offered for great experiences including: hosted walks, book club discussions, introduction to the Enneagram, and gatherings for s'mores and wine or hard cider, to name only a few.
These safely spaced, outdoor events are beginning soon, and sign-ups are active now at this SignUpGenius link. There you will see full details about what each of our hosts is passionate about sharing with a small group. Sign up soon for the date you want; space is limited due to social distancing!
It will be exciting to gather together during the Fall! And if you would like to host a small outdoor or virtual activity, please reach out to Jerry Lyn Luckie at 609-273-1419 or jluck25@yahoo.com.
Congregational Fellowship Team
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Faith Formation for Children/Youth
Faith Formation for Children (Grades K-5) continues!
All Children are invited to join us each Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Children will be dropped off car-pool style near the Faith Hall of Fame ramp. Classes will meet outside in the bus parking lot as weather permits (and inside the hall when necessary.)
We will finish up the first unit of the Growing in God's Love curriculum about Abraham and Sarah's Big Family. In this session, we meet Rebekah and hear how she shows hospitality to Abraham's servant and how she is called to leave her family to marry Isaac.
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Adult Faith Formation for Fall
Faith and Family / Faith Today
Continuing this coming Sunday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. (or immediately following worship)
The New Testament You Never Knew:
Exploring the Context, Purpose, and Meaning of the Story of God
This 8 session ZOOM video & discussion series will have you travelling to places throughout the Holy Land in conversation with N.T. Wright & Michael Bird. Discover things you never knew about Jesus' baptism and journey into the wilderness, the meaning behind his parables, and the significance of his death and resurrection.
No homework require - enjoy the journey and join the conversation!
Facilitated by: Sheri Mitten, Hunter Piermont, & Lisa Weber
CPC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
NOTE: THIS IS A RECURRING LINK
Dial by your location
+1 301 715 8592 US
Our Money Story
Continuing this coming Sunday October 18, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at CPC
We'll gather in person outside; masked & socially distanced
Kicking off our season of generosity is a good time to reflect on our money story, and God's money story. We all have one, whether we recognize it or not. A story of abundance or scarcity, hope or shame. Maybe the story we're telling ourselves is 'what we do doesn't matter, it's just a drop in the bucket.' Together let's reflect on the sources that shape our money story as we dive into God's money story.
Sign up here - particularly we encourage parents of high school youth as we'll have 2 sessions together; other adults also welcome!
**for those who prefer not to gather in person, devotional guides which will shape the in - person study are available in the office.
Bible and Beyond
The Bible and Beyond class meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. this fall on Zoom. Each week the class will view a short video and then discuss it. No homework required!
We continue with a study of 1 Peter taught by the Rev. Dr. Dennis R. Edwards. Edwards uses a story-centric approach in this engaging and probing look at the entire book of 1 Peter. The class is open to all interested. You can join the class via Zoom by accessing this link or by using: Meeting ID 892 6939 4336 and Passcode 614614.
Dialogues on Race
Continues Wednesday October 21 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.
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New Information for Oct. 16!
Be The Hands Days
2 Weeks of Mission Work and Fellowship
Saturday, October 31
through
Saturday, November 14
Here's how you can help!
Please participate in one or more of these important and responsibly socially distanced activities.
Virtual Giving Tree: Please sign up here to provide items that we'll package together to send to agencies in our community. Please note the Sign Up Genius has multiple tabs across the top totaling over 100 opportunities to give. All donated items should be clearly labeled as described in the Sign Up Genius and delivered to the CPC Narthex by Sunday, October 25. Or, items may be purchased on line and delivered directly to CPC, care of Be The Hands. Please contact Jane Dunbar at jvdunbar123@gmail.com with any questions.
Furniture Collection: We will again be collecting furniture and household supplies to outfit a home for a refugee family sponsored by Church World Services. A Sign Up Genius link for needed items will be posted soon.
Food Truck Fellowship: Big Mike's BBQ will be on site and taking orders on Sunday, November 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help us kick off Be The Hands Days. More information will follow.
For more information or to help with planning, please contact Elder Todd Crouse at crousetrc@gmail.com
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Guatemala Student Scholarships - Sponsors Needed
We're celebrating three years of scholarship sponsorship for students in Guatemala! Thanks to all who have provided education for perhaps 50 students.
For 2021 we have 21 students who need scholarships. While some continue with current sponsors either through an extension of the original 3-year commitment or by being in the program less than 3 years, we do need other sponsors for this year.
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Sponsorship is available for two levels: a local scholarship that is $275 per year,
and a higher level scholarship for schools that are private, further away, or for university, at $900 per year. We believe we can also add a mid-level scholarship at $600 per year.
We are looking for:
- One sponsor for 2 new students at the lower level
- One sponsor for 1 new student at the middle level, and
- An unknown number for students who are at the higher level. (Why unknown? Because: 1) we are still contacting some former sponsors to see if they will continue, or because the levels have changed with some students. 2) we frequently have 2 or 3 families or individuals go together financially to sponsor a student, which we have more of this year.)
We aim for flexibility and will tailor your sponsorship to your interest and ability to contribute. One thing to note: for the most part, your sponsorship is a three-year commitment. If your student's status changes, we will transfer your sponsorship to another student.
More than anything, please know that your sponsorship is changing lives, both in the short-term and the long-term. Just imagine: our ministry in this area has opened the door to university for some students; a first for these villages. And it assists young adults to get the education needed to create businesses, such as a bakery.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Women of CPC, here's your chance to meet and welcome Sarah Lang to our congregation! We are currently holding 'Gatherings with Sarah' for small groups of women on Thursdays: some in-person, in appropriate socially-distanced coffees or lunches outside at our CPC picnic tables, and some by Zoom.
To keep these simple, all will be bring your own food and drinks and each gathering will last one hour. These are loosely organized by groups within the congregation so please sign up for one that best fits your needs. We will be adding additional dates as needed but please only sign up for one time slot.
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Cool Books Club News
The Cool Books Club has chosen to read The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality by Belden C. Lane. (This book was recommended by Rev. Lang.)
An extensive review on Amazon says in part that "Lane shows that the very indifference of the wilderness can release us from the demands of the endlessly anxious ego, teach us to ignore the inessential in our own lives." The Amazon page for the book is linked here.
We will meet on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you would like to join us, please contact Josetta McLaughlin via email at josettamclaughlin027@gmail.com. She will send you an invitation a few days before the meeting.
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Social Justice Team Absentee Ballot Initiative
(New information included this week.)
In our continuing effort to encourage voting, the Social Justice Team will be providing a witness for absentee ballots, if needed. The requirement is for one witness for each ballot. The witness needs to watch you vote, but does not look at your selections. The witness must sign the certification on the envelope provided by the Wake County Board of Elections.
A quick reminder of critical dates:
- Voter Registration Deadline October 9
- Application for Absentee Ballot Deadline October 27
- Absentee Ballot Deadline November 3
Follow this link for a printable sheet of information about using an absentee ballot.
If concerned about the mail service, you can deliver your absentee ballot in person to the Wake County Board of Elections Operations Center, 1200 N New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610. You are able to track the status of your ballot automatically through ncballottrax.com.
For general questions about the process of voting this year, call Tom Van Scoyoc (919-434-6772)
If you in need of a witness for your ballot, please call Jerry Slaymaker at 919-345-9035 or Meredith McGill at 919-606-4330 and we will make arrangements for someone to meet you at the church or your home to witness your ballot.
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Upcoming Classes, Meetings, and Events
Due to the open-ended nature of the current situation,
we will list upcoming scheduled classes and meetings below
in E-link each week (in place of making website calendar changes
and additions and listing them on the calendar grid below).
If you have group classes and meetings that need to be added
to those below, please e-mail all necessary information
- Faith and Family/Faith Today Class, Sun., Oct. 18, 11:00 a.m. (or immediately after service) via Zoom
- Walk for Water, Sun. Oct. 18, 3:15 p.m., CPC Parking Lot
- Intro to Enneagram, Sun. Oct. 18, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. CPC Front Lawn
- Our Money Story, Sun. Oct. 18, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Bible and Beyond Class, Wed. Oct. 21, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Walking at Bond Park Comm. Ctr. Wed. Oct. 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
- Dialogues on Race, Wed. Oct. 21, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Gathering with Sarah/Open to all, Thu. Oct. 22, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Nature Walk at Harris Lake, Sat. Oct 24, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
- Be The Hands; 2 Weeks of projects beginning Sat. Oct. 31.
CPC Calendar for October 18 through October 25
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Stephen Ministry Support
is Available
Efforts at being safe and attentive in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19 have caused both physical and emotional isolation for many people.
Important and helpful conversations can certainly take place via telephone and by computer (Zoom or FaceTime). CPC Stephen Ministers are congregation members who receive special training to provide confidential, one-to-one listening care to church and non-church members. Stephen Ministers are trained to be present and to listen and can be a good resource if you are feeling isolated and lonely. Other times that Stephen Ministers can be helpful are if you are experiencing grief, divorce, hospitalization, disability, job loss, fertility issues and many other struggles of transition and change.
To learn how you or someone you know can receive care, please speak with a pastor or one of our Stephen Leader Referral Coordinators, Len Clark (919) 612-4302 or Linda Oglesby (919) 270-5980.
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CPC Best of the Best
The Transition Team asked for the church's recommendations for an area Best of the Best list of stores, restaurants, recreation locations, etc., to help Paul and Sarah get oriented to the Cary area, and there were plenty of great responses.
When the list was compiled, it was suggested that the suggestions be made available churchwide. You can check out the list of places at this link, and have fun trying out new places as things continue to open up!
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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
For a link to instructions about using the directory,
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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