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NEWS FROM THE SESSION
Highlights from the stated Session meeting on June 12 include the following:
- Approved Sarah Wetherby’s request to transfer her membership to Christ Church, Cary, NC
- Discussed the Officer Nominating Committee for seeking officers to serve in the Class of 2025. The names of Clerk of Session, one Elder, one Deacon, and two at-large members will be presented to the congregation for approval at a Called Congregational Meeting to be scheduled in August. Please consider serving as an at-large member on the committee.
- The Session approved choosing Building Congregational Vitality as WBPC’s focus as a Matthew 25 Congregation.
Here are the seven marks for Building Congregational Vitality:
- A commitment to forming disciples over every member’s lifetime. This leads first to personal transformation, as people put on the heart of Christ, and then to social transformation, as people joyfully go forth into the community and tackle the issues facing today’s culture.
- Embracing the call to evangelism. We show forth the love of Christ by our actions and our lives even more than by our words. Our relationships are genuine and caring. People know we are Christians by our love.
- An outward focus. Our church is not a place to escape from the world, but rather our gateway to our community where we may be the hands, feet, heart and mouth of Jesus Christ for people who are suffering or marginalized.
- Empowering every member to discover their individual calling and the gifts God has given them so they can go forth and serve.
- Spirit-inspired worship that challenges, teaches, transforms, convicts and energizes us so when we are sent out, we have experienced the wonder of God and are changed for the better from when we arrived.
- Caring relationships modeled on God’s love. We open our doors and hearts to all people, and we build relationships modeled on God’s love, which leads to genuine reconciliation and peace.
- Congregations with healthy systems. Our mission focuses are clear. There is fiscal responsibility and accountability. We have thoughtful decision-making structures. Our leaders and staff enjoy a sustainable balance of work/rest time.
For more information on Building Congregational Vitality, please visit the PCUSA website HERE.
We look forward to where God will take us through this commitment, and if you have any questions please feel free to talk to any member of the Session or the Mission and Outreach Committee.
- WBPC received a bequest from the estate of a long-time member in the amount of $31,884.28. The Stewardship and Finance Committee and Session will be discussing how these funds might help further specific areas of our ministry.
- The Personnel and Administration Committee has discussed staffing needs and will present specific recommendations to the Session at a Called Session Meeting in late June.
- Received a report from the Property Committee regarding their work to address drainage issues.
- Scheduled the remaining Session meetings for 2022 to continue to be held after worship on the second Sunday of the month, except for July (no meeting).
Click HERE to access the May financial report.
ARE YOU IN?
Have you had your picture taken for the Realm online directory? We need to have recent pictures of everyone. Please make plans to have your picture taken on Sunday, June 25 in Pastor Frank's office following worship. Our directory will not be complete without you!
THE CONNETTE SCHOLARSHIP
An anonymous donor started a fund for The Connette Scholarship in honor of our previous pastor, Betty Connette. The fund had $24,017.66 as of April 30, 2022. Applications for the Connette scholarship for Fall Semester 2022 are being accepted with a deadline of June 30, 2022. The scholarship amount available is $1000 for Fall semester and will be for one scholarship or split for two scholarships depending on applications. The scholarship will be renewable for Spring semester 2023 if the recipient(s) make satisfactory progress. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to church members or active youth fellowship participants to attend a University, College or Community College. Criteria include church participation, community service, academic achievement, and financial need. The applicant must have been accepted for enrollment for Fall Semester or be a continuing student for the Fall Semester. You may access the application HERE.
If interested in applying, please contact Phil Westerman (westerma@ncsu.edu or 919-851-1332) or Anna Richardson Raab (youth@wbpresbyterian.org) or Quentesa Pierce (admin@wbpresbyterian.org or 919-851-4713).
If anyone would like to contribute to the Connette Scholarship to enable students to benefit from it for years to come, write a check to WBPC and earmark it “Connette Scholarship”.
DIVORCE CARE
If you are considering separation or divorce, don’t try to go through it alone. Connect with a DivorceCare group either in person or online. You’ll find caring people who understand the issues you face and practical counsel for decision making and managing stress. Contact DivorceCare HERE or speak with a Deacon or Elder for a list of several groups that meet in The Triangle area, churches or online.
PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS
If you have a prayer concern, please contact Frank Mansell (frank@wbpresbyterian.org), Marcia Bennett (sen1969@hotmail.com), or Betty Dean (betdean@nc.rr.com) and request that it be added to the Prayer Chain. Please note that any confidential prayer requests will not be added to the Prayer Chain.
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