First Presbyterian Church
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1069
New Bern, NC 28563
Phone (252)637-3270
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am-1 pm
Worship Service 8:30 am & 11:00 am in-person & Virtual
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First Presbyterian Church is a welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives: through worship, as we praise and glorify God; through outreach, as we embody God's love in service to the world; through education, as we listen for God's Word; through giving, as we express gratitude to God; through caring, as we invite all to join in God's work; through fellowship as we share our lives and faith together. |
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Building Community * Transforming Lives * Engaging the World |
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Trusting that God's grace embraces and makes a covenant with all believers,
First Presbyterian Church intends to be an inclusive place of spiritual growth for all people. All persons are welcomed into this fellowship and membership regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic or racial identity, economic or educational status, or political affiliation.
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What a month! In October, we started back to House Churches, choirs started gathering again, we launched the First Presbyterian Podcast, and so much more! As I write this, we are in the middle of stewardship season and preparing to dedicate our pledge cards on November 7. If you don’t have your stewardship packet yet, it should be arriving in the mail any day now (the Time and Talents forms will be sent in December).
In November, we’ll also be welcoming new members again, and I’ve been thinking about the words I shared when we received new members in September. In case you missed them, or want to re-hear or re-read them here they are:
We, members of the Body of Christ and this particular congregation are charged to[1]
1) Be in worship regularly. It is the most important thing we do in the life of the church where we have the opportunity, regularly, to break open the alabaster jar of praise until the scent of it wafts up to heaven. Even when you are traveling, find a place to worship.
2) Take advantage of the smorgasbord of activity here at this church. Find one place here at First Presbyterian Church where you can inhale the love of God, and one place where you can exhale the love of God.
3) Get involved in the Christian formation and education dimensions of the life of this congregation. As William Temple once said, “next to a life of love the human mind in the service of God is the most wonderful thing in all the world.”
4) Give generously, not only of your time and energy but also of your money. Stewardship always means more than money, but it never means less than money.
5) Be evangelists. Refuse to keep the Good News of Jesus Christ to yourself. Live your faith, and where appropriate, speak it, too. Invite and be encouragers of others to join in the life and community of faith, just as we hope you will be nurtured and encouraged by this congregation.
With prayers for you as we move forward, grounded in faith and growing in gratitude.
Peace,
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[1] This is shared with permission and thanks to the Reverend Dr. Ted Wardlaw (the source of this liturgy) and to the Reverend Andrew Foster-Connors (he added the fifth charge).
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The Reverend Dr. Anna Pinckney Straight |
First Presbyterian Church
400 New Street * PO Box 1069, New Bern, NC 28653-1069
Office 252-637-3270 * Cell 919-265-7614
Phillippians 4:4
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The month of November brings several big occasions for singing—Stewardship Dedication, Thanksgiving, and Christ the King Sunday. I love the music of the season—“Take My Life and Let it Be”, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”, and “Now Thank We All Our God”. We should feel gratitude every day because we have been given so much, but it’s nice to have a particular time of year when we remind ourselves of God’s generosity to us.
Happy November!
Yours in Christ,
Pat Kerr Rowlett
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Church Membership Class with Rev. Anna Straight
Ministry Center
Conference Room (in the Staff Office Suite)
Whether you have been worshiping with First Presbyterian for one Sunday or one hundred, we’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you about what it means to be a part of a church community-what it might mean for you to take the joyful, faithful step of becoming a member of First Presbyterian Church.
To help facilitate these conversations we have scheduled classes
to be held on November 7 and 14 during the Sunday School
time with the opportunity to join and be welcomed in worship on
the 14th at 11:00 am or the 22nd at 8:30 am.
If these dates don’t work for you, please get in touch with Anna so we can add you to the list for the next time we have these gatherings or so we can meet and find a pathway and timeline that works for you (anna@firstpresnb.org or 252-637-3270).
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New Birth of Freedom: The Early African American Experience in New Bern
The Education Commission is excited to announce a special lecture (hopefully one of a series) on the history of New Bern and how that history has shaped our community today. Local historian Bernard George will present a lecture entitled "New Birth of Freedom: The Early African American Experience in New Bern." Bernard George is a former member of the Board of Directors of the New Bern Historical Society and was awarded the Education Award which acknowledged all his work to share New Bern History, most especially our African American history. He was instrumental in the creation of the New Bern African American Heritage Trail. Bernard George's family has lived for nine generations in Craven County. This lecture, and accompanying time of questions and answers, will take place on Sunday, November 21 from 9:40-10:40 am in the Session House.
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PILGRIMAGE OUTFITTERS
Equipping pilgrims for the spiritual journey
November 2021
Grief Support for the Holidays: The approaching holiday season can be a difficult part of the journey is going on living when someone you love dies. What will you do about those long traditions associated with the holidays? How will you navigate social events? How will you discover hope for a new year?
These and other issues will be addressed in GriefShare Workshop “Surviving the Holidays.” This event is being offered in-person on Saturday morning, November 13, from 10 am till noon at Centenary United Methodist Church.
For more information contact Rodger Wilcox or me. To preregister, contact Martha Dizioba at phone: 252-638-8769 or email: marthaddizioba@yahoo.com.
Contemplative Worship on Wednesday at 5 pm. This service from 5 to 5:30 pm in the Chapel is built around the preaching text chosen for Sunday. It is a good opportunity to reflect on the reading and discuss its implication for our lives. All are welcome.
Travel Guide
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Monday Evening Women's Bible Study |
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The Monday evening women's Bible Study is using "The Difficult Words of Jesus" by Amy Jill Levine for their fall study. Monday night is doing a hybrid class meeting at the church and on Zoom and taking two weeks to cover a chapter. Contact Wendy Moeller for Monday night study details and to get on the email list. |
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Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
We began our next book “No Cure for Being Human: and other truths I need to hear” by Kate Bowler on October 28. Our Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study meets weekly 10-11 am by Zoom. The book is available for purchase on Amazon (Kindle version also available). If you need help acquiring the book or want to be added to the email list for the class, please contact Maren ( maren@firstpresnb.org).
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The Present Word
For Adults: George Evans is leading "The Present Word" class. "Celebrating God" with material from the Old and New Testaments. The class meets Sunday morning in person at 9:40 am in the Session House parlor. Please contact George Evans (gkevans4@gmail.com) if you have any questions. The book is available in the church office.
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Be sure to read separate emails concerning all the upcoming youth activities.
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Contact Information If you have children who will be a part of any church activities this school year (Sunday school, SALT, JOY (middle and senior high youth group), choir, etc.) please register your children at the link below. Sign-up link can also be found on our website, firstpresnb.org/children--youth
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Presbyterian Women (Circles 1-5)
What My Grandmothers Taught Me: Learning from the Women in Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus
by Merryl Blair
Make sure your Circle picks up their updated PW membership books for 2021/22 at the church office. This looks to be an interesting study and Circles has been meeting, some on Zoom and some in person. Look on the website under Presbyterian Women for meeting times and other resources.
Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary - The book of Matthew names these women for a reason. How might Jesus have heard the stories of his grandmothers? What might the young Jesus have felt as he heard about his family? What might the stories of these women have added to his sense of identity, as part of a particular family in a particular time and place?
Click the link above for extended readings for each chapter of the current study.
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2021 Thank Offering of Presbyterian Women
In 1888, when Eliza Clokey of Springfield, Ohio, urged each woman to give one dollar over and above her usual contribution to the Women’s General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church of North America as a “thank offering to her Lord,” women responded, and the Thank Offering was born. Women gave sacrificially and were credited with saving the worldwide missionary movement of the church at that time. Over the last 33 years, Presbyterian Women has granted nearly $27 million to more than 1,600 different projects at home and around the world through the PW Thank Offering. You do not have to be a woman or a member of Presbyterian Women to contribute. Thank Offering grants range from $5,000 to $50,000. At least 40 percent of the offering funds health ministries. First Presbyterian Church of New Bern has received grants from these offerings for backpack blessings and ESL lab equipment!
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The Session of First Presbyterian Church met on October 12th
The Pastor’s report included several activities she has been working on including reworking staff meetings, reviewing House Churches, involving new members, organizing computer lists, and the upcoming Stewardship Campaign. Anna expressed what a gift Maren and Lloyd are as colleagues.
Under the Administration Commission (Marc Finlayson), the Preschool (Julia Speight) reported the enrollment is now 103 and a Mother’s Morning Out class has been added. Budget/Finance (Jim Findley) reported the church received an excellent review from accountant Charles Smith in his final report on the church’s financial practices and controls. Property (Phoebe Briley) reported the J. Murphy Smith gym roof will be replaced the first week of January so as not to interrupt the preschool schedule and, due to shortages, we will likely have to wait 4-6 months for the arrival of a new bus once ordered. Personnel (David Taylor) reported the church has hired two workers and a coordinator to staff the nursery. The search team continues to seek resumes for the Director of Youth and Family Ministry. The FPC Foundation (Jay Rishel) reported accounts are still performing well. Two new Foundation board members will need to be recruited for 2022.
Care Commission (Patti Fleming) reported Food4U is back in service, the Paraclete Team is organized and ready in event of need, the Welcoming Committee is back to regular meetings, Prayer Care is fielding record numbers of prayers, Caring and Sharing is back in action, Knit for Others is back to in-person meetings, and the Infant Welcome ministry recently greeted Allen Nay Sui.
Education Commission (Gayle Hardy) reported Preschool through Adult Sunday School began in-person on September 12th with Nursery available from 8:15 am to 12:15 pm beginning October 3rd. Fifteen youth and four leaders were part of the First Presbyterian CROP Walk Team which was the #1 team raising $6475.
Fellowship Commission (Kevin Avolis) reported the October Caribbean-themed fellowship meal served 120-130. The Coffee Café is open and averaging 30-40 a week.
Outreach Commission (Bruce Pollock) reported MERCI on Middle will be held on Sunday evening, November 7th. The September 23rd Backpack Blessings Build produced 4,000 snack packs. It is anticipated that 30,000 snack packs have been delivered this year.
Worship Commission (Janelle Haggard) reported an average worship attendance of 181 for September. The next Communion will be October 31st for All Saints Observance. The podcast titled “First Presbyterian New Bern” will be available on October 10th.
(Commission and Committee Chairs are provided if you have questions.)
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Louis Foye 40th Year as Sexton
First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, NC
October 10, 2021, 8:30 and 11:00 Services
We couldn’t let this month pass without recognizing that this marks the 40th year since Louis Foye arrived at our church as sexton. Louis does an excellent job tending to things that need doing around our large campus; cleaning, repairing, yard work, setting up for events, assisting with burials, and being the friendly “face of the church” on Sundays and throughout the week.
But it is the many extra things Louis does for the church and for members in need that especially endear him to us. He regularly does household chores and grocery shopping for members that need help and he shows up to help members when injuries or surgeries keep them from being able to do things. Louis loves Christmas and each year, Louis contributes the Christmas tree that stands outside our Ministry Center.
The last item on his job description under “Qualifications” is: MUST have the ability to humbly accept being the most beloved staff member.
For forty years, Louis has added his talents, dependability, cheer, and generosity to the staff here and we recognize and show our appreciation for that service today.
One of the reassuring constants of life in this church is Louis ringing the church bell each Sunday to call us to worship. To recognize that and honor Louis, we have a plaque for you that we will mount on the steeple door that says:
In sincere appreciation to
LOUIS FOYE, SEXTON
For forty years of dedicated service to
the congregation of FPCNB
May you ring this bell for many years to come
October 10, 2021
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The Children’s Library Corner
Book Reviews
(Can be found in the Children’s Library)
For Our Youngest Readers (K-2)
How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham
Have you ever had a bird fly into your window and worried about how to help that bird? Here is a book to give you hope!
For Our Readers in the Middle (SALT)
Heart Talks with Mother God by Bridget Meehan and Regina Oliver
This book includes short Prayer Stories for Children. The book is a nice “read together” book that looks at the feminine face of God. One of my favorites is “Mother God Watches Over You” on page 20. Share the reading and then have a conversation about what you read.
For our Older Youth (JOY)
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul by Amy Newmark
Recently donated, this is the 25th Anniversary Edition of a 1997 classic. “The Gossiper” on Page 50 is particularly relevant not only in our adult world today but has a message for Middle and High school students as well.
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By the time this edition of the newsletter arrives, our congregation will have just marked All Saints’ Day or will be on the cusp of commemorating it. All Hallows’ Eve (otherwise known as Halloween) is October 31st, that day on the liturgical calendar which precedes All Saints’ Day, November 1st, a day set aside for the church to remember and give thanks for the lives of Christians no longer amongst us here on earth.
The congregations I have been a part of have been all over the map on All Saints’ Day commemorations. The Scandinavian Baptist churches of my early life largely ignored ASD despite holding in high regard their immigrant spiritual ancestors, facilitated by the fact that almost every member of those congregations carried with them the -son or -sen at the end of their surnames, thereby assuring remembrance.
All Saints’ Day Sundays at Duke the nine years Rad and I were there were decidedly more memorable. On that one Sunday every year, the Carolina blue UNC Jazz Lab Band would travel seven miles up 15-501 to a very Duke blue chapel for a jubilant, Mardi Gras-style musical celebration of the saints during worship.
One especially memorable ASD for me was November 1, 2015, the Sunday after our youngest daughter, Chandler, was married on Halloween evening in Charleston, SC. The next morning family and friends gathered for worship at Second Presbyterian Church in downtown Charleston (Pastor Anna’s home church), a church that shares a similar 200 plus year history in its city as do we in ours, where we were surrounded in the sanctuary by dozens of plaques and stones bringing to memory the saints of that congregation much like the 13 founders’ stones which gather around us at First Pres.
Here in New Bern at First Pres, our marking of ASD has been traditionally sedate with the annual listing and reading of the names of those saints lost in the previous year, time for quiet reflection and great gratitude for their presence among us. Maybe you remember them also as you stroll the grounds and read the commemorative plates on the light poles scattered around campus or the gravestones in the memorial garden or as you flip through our hymnals each Sunday and notice the dedication bookplates inside the front covers.
These last months as Mary Anne, Carol, and I have reorganized the William Lee Hawkins Library after its move to the upstairs of the Ministry Center, I have had an opportunity to be reminded in an equally palpable way, as I came across dedications in the front of books, memorial statements there inscribed, or even just names on the library cards in the back of books.
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Several weeks ago I stumbled on the last book checked out by Ron Benrey before he tragically died several years ago, Whimsical Christian (230 SAY) by Dorothy Sayers, a witty, whip-smart Brit, a friend of CS Lewis (whom we wrote about in this column last month) with a love for a good argument or rousing debate and detective mysteries. Sounds a lot like our friend Ron! This book is a thought-provoking collection of 18 essays on God, man, lukewarm Christians, and other topics written by a woman who is probably better known for her Lord Peter Wimsey (get the pun in the Whimsical Christian title?) mystery series, later made into a BBC tv series. |
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One other discovery this month was Broken Signposts (225 WRI) by NT Wright donated to the library by Presbyterian Women and its circles in memory of Daphne Pope who died early this summer. Some of you may recall a Sunday school class several years ago with Daphne taught by Bill Hawkins on one of Wright’s earlier books, Simply Christian (225 WRI). That book explored four echoes of a Voice that comes to us, echoes of justice, spirituality, beauty, and relationship, each evidenced by ideals held by human civilization almost since the beginning which draw us with an invisible thread to the transcendent source of those realities, motivators which any of us who knew and loved Daphne would recognize as priorities evidenced in her life of Christian witness. |
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In Broken Signposts (225 WRI) Wright expands and elaborates on that list adding freedom, truth, and power, signposts which (along with his earlier four echoes) provide a “vibrant and coherent vision that makes sense of the world and provide hope and guidance for our future.”
How might you this month honor the memory of those saints who impacted and helped shape your life of faith? Be in conversation and share memories with others who knew and loved them. Spend some time browsing through the old church yearbooks (we have them from 1969 on) in the Donald Taylor (another of our saints) History Room in the Session House, pausing at their photos and murmuring a prayer of gratitude. Maybe even select a book for donation (church librarian consultation suggested) which honors the memory of that person.
Have a memorable and impactful All Saints’ Day!
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Sanctuary Flowers
The flower calendar is now filled until the end of December! Many thanks to all who have signed up to provide flowers for the church. The calendar for 2022 will now be included in the folder for anyone who wants to save a date for the future! If a date feels special to you and it's taken on the calendar you can provide flowers for the Narthex. Just contact the church office to make arrangements.
Thank you,
Marcy Latteman
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Did you know that the gym and stage portion of the J. Murphy Smith center needs a new roof? As we determine what and when that will be done, several of us had the chance to inspect the roof to determine the scope of the project. What a gift to be invited to see the world from a different view. If you would like to see some more of the wonderful photos follow this link: www.firstpresnb.org/our-history
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CROP Hunger Walk a Huge Success!
By Steve Mabie
The 2021 Edition of the New Bern CROP Hunger Walk is now in the books. The Walk, an outreach of Church World Service (CWS) is a community-wide effort to raise money and awareness to combat hunger and its causes. This year was the 41st annual New Bern Walk, traditionally held in our community on the last Sunday in September.
This year we registered over 400 Walkers! By comparison in 2020, we had 237 Walkers. Donations were also up – nearly $30,000 total raised from Walker solicited and Team donated sources. Nearly half of the donated funds came from online donations, also a new first. Additionally, the business community contributed $5850 in Sponsorship funds. These funds are used to cover the Walk expenses, ensuring that all Walker-raised monies go directly to the ministry. Sunday, September 26th was an AWESOME day!
Our Walkers came from Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties and gathered at New Bern’s Union Point Park beginning at 2:00 PM. They were greeted by a cloudless, beautiful day. DJ Mark Dail from First Pres kept the mood light with an assortment of tunes broadcast from the Gazebo. The New Bern High School NJROTC youth did an efficient job in providing setup assistance, led by RCS Board Member Rusty Cready. Members of Faith Connection, the Host Partner of the CROP Hunger Walk, staffed the Registration area and assisted Walk Teams. EMT Diana Bennett and assistant Polly Frank circulated along the Walk Route in the FPC van to provide any needed medical assistance.
During the brief pre-Walk program, two community leaders were honored in Memorium: former County Commissioner Johnnie Sampson, Jr. and CarolinaEast’s late Director of Marketing, Megan McGarvey. Both individuals were great supporters of CROP Hunger Walk and RCS, the local Hunger Partner.
Again, First Presbyterian Church took first place in the New Bern CROP Hunger Walk fund-raising efforts. Approximately 30 Walkers from our church enjoyed the day, including our Youth Group led by Team Leader Marianna Dunn. Our church raised $6475, with donations still coming in! Thank you for your compassion and your generosity!
For hungry families in our community and across the globe, for folks impacted by natural disasters, and for people forced to flee their homes because of political or social unrest, today is a little brighter than yesterday because of the hope provided through Church World Service, RCS, and the CROP Hunger Walk. Thank you for your support!
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Foster Care Child Sponsorship for Christmas
Craven County Department of Social Services is looking for people to provide Christmas presents for children in the foster care system in Craven County. The children complete "letters to Santa" and individuals/families/organizations are given a child to either purchase gifts for or to send in money so that DSS can purchase some of the things on the child's list. DSS asks sponsors to spend a minimum of $125. If you are looking for a way to show support to children in our community who have faced tremendous difficulty and trauma this year, this is a wonderful way to do it. Contact Maren (maren@firstpresnb.org) for more information or if you would like to write a check directly to this effort, checks can be made out to “Friends of Foster Children Christmas Fund” and put in the offering or brought to the church office.
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Habitat for Humanity
On March 8 for International Women's Day, Habitat for Humanity of Craven County is hosting a Women's Tea Fundraiser. Currently, they are looking for donations of teacups, saucers, teapots, and tiered trays. Before donating, please check your items for chips and cracks; cups and saucers do not have to be matching. Donations can be dropped off Wednesday-Saturday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm at their ReStore located at 930 Pollock Street. For questions about donations, please reach out to Volunteer Coordinator, Catherine Campbell at ccampbell@cravencountyhabitat.org or (252) 633-9599, ext. 104. A small donation like this can help build homes, communities, and hope in big ways!
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MERCI on Middle
Once again MERCI on Middle scheduled for Sunday, November 7th has sold out very quickly. We exceeded our expectations for sponsorships which will help greatly in the need to hire more staff. We require a translator now so if anyone is interested go to merciclinic.org to apply.
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Care Commission Ministry Opportunities for your Time & Talents
Each autumn, during the Stewardship Campaign, members submit their Time & Talents volunteer form. Be sure to submit your Time & Talent form each year, as volunteer lists change annually. Sign up and a chairperson will contact you in the new year.
Here are ways you might volunteer to help care for our church family:
WELCOMING: promoting a welcoming culture to help everyone feel welcome, known, and connected, following new members, and exploring ways to encourage a welcoming culture at church functions and on the campus.
CARING & SHARING: preparing food, setting up or serving for funeral receptions, and house sitting for bereaved member families during services.
FOOD 4 U: making frozen, home-cooked meals available in the Session House Food 4 U freezer for yourself, another member, neighbor or friend who might benefit from a meal provided. These foods are also provided to locals in need, either known to us or requesting assistance.
HELPING HANDS: providing practical assistance to members with short-term needs whenever possible, supplementing existing informal networks within the church community (i.e. Presbyterian Women’s Circles or House Churches). Assistance is in the form of transportation to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, caregiver relief, odd jobs, or transportation to church.
INFANT WELCOME: preparing meals for families with newborns. (This ministry also delivers hand-crafted baby blankets from our Knit for Others ministry and cradle crosses from the church.)
KNIT FOR OTHERS: creating hand-made chemo caps, prayers shawls, infant blankets, booties and caps, scarves, and mittens to donate to those in need of warmth and comfort in our congregation and the New Bern community. Knit at home or gather with other knitters Monday afternoons at the church.
PARACLETE TEAM: calling to provide welfare checks and resource suggestions, this dedicated team is activated during times of community emergency. A worksheet/form is provided with information and resources to share with members.
PRAYER CARE: offering prayer for those requesting such or for those who have been recently hospitalized. Prayer Request cards are available in the pew racks (with envelopes if privacy is desired).
SPECIAL PASTORAL CARE: serving those who have difficulty participating in church life or those in need of spiritual friendship through Lay Visitation or Pen Pal cards and notes. Our Lay Visitors receive training.
TELEPHONE TEAM: calling to connect our faith community through the joys and sorrows of life. Annual calls to every member household ensure up-to-date contact information along with the opportunity to share the news.
Questions: contact Patti Fleming, Margaret Cooper, or Margaret Pritchett
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Grief Support Group
First Presbyterian Grief Support Group. The loss of a loved one is an intensely personal event. None of us are ever ready for such a devastating experience. Recent social, technological, and medical changes have left us less equipped to deal with this loss and the social and emotional changes it brings.
Our group at First Pres offers support for this transition and helps you know more about grief and many of the unrealistic expectations that society maintains for grievers. This group has been a welcomed reinforcement in resolving the difficult transition to new life.
Our ongoing group is open to everyone at any time. It meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Chapel of the Ministry Center.
Bring your lunch or snack if you choose. Call the church office for more information. 252-637-3270
Lloyd Griffith
Parish Associate
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Retirement Centers:
McCarthy Court
(252)637-7133
1321 McCarthy Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28562
- Don Bailey, Apt. 208
- Morag Cheesman, Apt. 209
- Flo Jones, Apt. 303
McCarthy Court II
1325 McCarthy Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28562
- Jean Hoffman, Apt. 39
- Dean & Mary Ann Carzoo Apt. 11
- Jean Barbour, Apt. 30
Homeplace of New Bern
1309 McCarthy Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28562
Assisted Living Facilities:
Truewood
(252)633-1779
2701 Amhurst Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28562
Brookdale
(252)558-1291
1336 South Glenburnie Rd
New Bern, NC 28652-2624
- Kenny Baxter, Apt. 206
- Joyce Krumnacher, Apt. 302
Riverpoint Crest
(252)637-4730
2600 Old Cherry Point Rd.
New Bern, NC 28560
- Barbara Bell, Apt. 108
- Lane Mitterling Rm 505
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Thanks to our great caring, praying, and loving congregation who sent prayers and cards, and food during my recent surgeries!
Love to you all.
Linda Palmer
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Happy Birthday on November 5th to Amber Zapffel's our First Pres Financial Administrator. |
Happy 90th Birthday to Orell Vasco (OV) Rowe on November 23rd. |
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Mark your calendar for our November Fellowship meal on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in the Fellowship Center. A Thanksgiving-themed meal will be served including Turkey, Ham, Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, and other traditional holiday favorites.
The meal will be served to start at 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Take-out meals will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. for immediate pickup.
Please email or call the Church to indicate your intentions to attend not later than 5:00 pm, November 1, 2021. If you know that you would like take-out meals, please let us know.
We look forward to seeing you on November 3, 2021.
Your Fellowship Team
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CHURCH LEADERSHIP & STAFF |
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Pastoral & Program Staff
The Rev. Dr. Anna Pinckney Straight, Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Maren Sonstegard-
Spray, Designated Associate
Pastor
The Rev. Lloyd Griffith, Parish
Associate
Marianna Dunn, High School
Youth Coordinator
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Music Program Staff
Pat K. Rowlett, Director of
Music
Vance Harper Jones, Organist
Susan Mabie, Director
Resurrection Singers
Cindy Sutton, Assistant
Organist & Pianist
Dru Wilkins, Music Assistant
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Office & Support Staff
Tommy Hall, Facilities
Supervisor
Marcy Latteman, Office
Administrator
Cathy Wingfield,
Communications Facilitator
Amber Zapffel, Financial
Administrator
Kerri Wheeler, Children's
Worship & Director of
Preschool
Louis Foye, Sexton
James Briley, Jr., Treasurer
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Session
Moderators: Rev. Dr. Anna Pinckney Straight & Rev. Dr. Maren Sonstegard-Spray
Karen Reed, Clerk
Chair of the Commission is underlined
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ADMINISTRATION
Marc Finlayson ’22
Phoebe Briley ’23
Jim Findley ’21
Julia Speight ‘22
EDUCATION
Gayle Hardy ’21
Addie Cheek ’23
Madison Crum ’22
Beth Paul ‘23
OUTREACH
Bruce Pollock ’21
Peggy Clark ’21
Mark Moeller ’23
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CARE
Patti Fleming ‘22
Margaret Cooper ‘22
Margaret Pritchett ‘23
FELLOWSHIP
Kevin Avolis ‘22
Beth Foley ‘21
Middleton
Hinckley ‘23
WORSHIP
Janelle Haggard ‘21
George Moore ‘21
Mike Newman ‘23
Hal Vandersea ‘22
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- Bulletin Insert deadline, Wednesdays @5
- All Saints' Day, November 1
- Election Day, November 2
- Fellowship Meal, November 3 @ 5:30 pm
- Daylight Saving Time Ends, November 7
- MERCI on Middle, November 7
- Veterans Day, November 11
- Newsletter articles due, November 19
- Thanksgiving Day, November 25
- Church Offices Closed, November 25 & 26
- 1st Sunday of Advent, November 28
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