A Night Under the Stars With Some Classic Cars!

Friday, May 3, from 6:30-8:30 join us in the parking lot outside the rose garden. We will have some VERY COOL cars, fire fellowship with s’mores, and some MUSIC to enjoy (perhaps some line dances!!!!) Bring your camping chairs, your picnic dinner, your blankets… the weather is slated to be warm and perfect for an evening outside! The whole church is invited to come check out cool cars, connect with each other, dance, play, and enjoy the evening!

Earth Care Study Group

Did you leave the WFPC Earth Day service last Sunday feeling like you might want to find out more about our call to care for God's Creation? Are you feeling inspired to be more actively involved in earth care related activities at our church, in our community, and at home? All are welcome to sign up for more information about the WFPC Earth Care Study Group. (Dates and times for meeting will be determined by availability of those who sign up.) Sign up at https://wfpc.breezechms.com/form/68054b

BOMs!

Burnt Out Moms) is a group open to any and all moms who simply need a point of connection and fellowship! The next gathering will be Tuesday, April 30, at 7:00 p.m. at The Makery (in downtown WF).

Sunday Morning Fellowship

The fellowship team is looking for some fine volunteers to provide and serve snack and beverage on Sunday morning for May through August. Cookies, muffins, anything homemade — all are enjoyed by our members while they fellowship with each other after the service. To sign up for a Sunday, click here.

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!! 

Mission and Outreach

TURNBERRY

Turnberry Senior Apartment residents and the team which visits Turnberry each month have been invited to a Tea in the Giving Garden on Sunday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m.

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

GIVING GARDEN

Garden Events:

Thurs/Fri, April 25 & 26: Pam Schulze & Joni Amerson will attend the Community Gardens & Cooking Conference in Greensboro, which is hosted by the Food Security Workgroup of the NC State Extension.

Sunday, April 28, 1:30-3 p.m.: Turnberry Tea Party in the garden for residents of Turnberry Apartments for Seniors in Wake Forest and the visit team.

Sunday, May 5, 2-4 p.m.: Ukrainian Family Garden Workday and Cookout. This event is also open to anyone who has previously volunteered in The Giving Garden. Menu TBD. (Larry will roast a pig or chickens.) Come to work and/or eat along with our friends from Ukraine.

Regular Garden Workdays: Tuesdays & Saturdays, 8 -11 am. Please register on

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.

Backpack Buddies

Thanks to our many wonderful volunteers for their help with the April packing! The May packing will be on May 11th at 9:30 in the Red Mod. Please mark your calendars!! Any questions can be directed to Heather Wheeler at heathersb73@yahoo.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! 

VBS

VBS is closer than you think, so register for your children to participate, and for volunteer opportunities NOW. Our theme this year is Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs. A quick overview: participants will explore what all living things need to live —shelter, food, water, air, and community — and how they can have compassion for the living earth! Psalm 104 is the grounding scripture for the week, and each night other scripture will be woven into the nightly theme. It will be an AWESOME week together, and we can’t wait to see all of you!! June 23-26, 6-8 p.m. Family Dinner and Celebration on June 27! Must be 4 years old by June 23. www.wakeforestpres.org/vbs

Youth Ministries

Youth Activities on Sunday!

Youth group will meet as usual on Sunday, April 28.  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 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 26

6:15 am SonRisers

Saturday, April 27

8:00 am Garden Workday

Sunday, April 28

9:00 am Sunday School

10:00 am Worship Service

11:30 am Pickleball and Ping Pong

4:30 pm Middle School Youth Group

6:00 pm High School Youth Group

Tuesday, April 30

5:30 pm Glory Tones

6:30 pm Praise Team

Wednesday, May 1

10:00 am Daughters of the King

5:00 pm Alleluia Choir

5:45 pm Grace Notes

7:00 pm Chancel Choir

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 21, 2024 Attendance: 160

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