ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTER
Do you want to receive the weekly youth email newsletter that’s full of great information? Contact Deb Smith at
[email protected] to be added to the contact list.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:30-8:30 P.M. OUR YOUTH MINISTRY FUNDRAISER DINNER help raise $15,000 for youth missions. join us for a fun, engaging and enriching evening for the entire church community.
purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, or wednesday night dinners full table reservations available ($200 for 8) $25 per person
music | storytelling | delicious food thank you for supporting our youth ministry.
•
Church Basketball MS practices on Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. HS practices on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. All games on Saturdays at First Presbyterian of Raleigh
• HS Connections February 10, 5-6:30 p.m., K100
•
Tickets for Youth Fundraiser: Community Table February 10, Tickets go on sale at the Point and in the Courtyard
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
• International Book Club February 10, noon-1 p.m. C301 •
5th Connection February 10, 5-6:30 p.m. Pickard Hall, will visit Morningside
• MS Impact Groups February 10, 5-6:30 p.m. host homes
• Youth Group February 17, 5-7 p.m., Dinner $5
& CONCERNS
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNS
Tim and Cindy Canning, on the death of Tim’s brother, Thomas Joseph Canning III, January 27, Raleigh, NC.
• Confirmation Retreat March 9-10 Camp Willow Run, Registration online • -
Joys
Youth Fundraiser: Community Table: Good Food & Good Company March 15, Save the Date for Youth Ministry Annual Fundraiser Dinner
• MS and HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee, March 22-24, Registration online
Jeanne and John White, on the death of Jeanne’s brother, Temple Dickinson, January 29, Glasgow, KY. Morgan, Shane, Wilson and Mary Eliza Angley, on the death of Morgan’s grandmother, Frances Ellis Bradberry, February 2, Virginia Beach, VA.
NEW PRESBYTERIANS
Paul Edgerton Cranfill, Jr., born January 23, child of Elizabeth and Paul Cranfill, grandchild of Ann Campbell and Paul L. Cranfill.
On March 3 and 10, second graders and their parents or special adults are invited to Worship Workshops from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. The workshops will include music, crafts, and games as second graders learn about congregational worship and develop skills for participation in worship. Groups will rotate to learn through different modalities, so we encourage families to attend both sessions. On March 10 at the 11:00 a.m. service in the Sanctuary, the children will be specially welcomed as worship participants and will receive Bibles and milestones.
REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMS
Registration for Vacation Bible School and Midsummer Celebrations is available online at whitememorial.org/children/summer-programs! If you have questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Eastman at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 212. If you have questions regarding the programs, please contant Lynn Springfield at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.
children’s Pysanky egg decorating Party Saturday, March 23, 2019 1:00-3:00 p.m. / Geneva hall Join us in this Russian tradition of decorating Easter eggs to symbolize new life and resurrection. 3rd-5th graders and their parents or grandparents can decorate an egg together and create a beautiful keepsake during Lent. The cost is $7. We have limited space, so register online by March 18 at whitememorial.org/register or by calling 919-834-3425, ext. 216. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 232.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged) Rex: John Irby III Springbrook Rehab: Tom Newby IN THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
Katherine “Kathy” Banks Edwards – February 2, 2019 WMPC family members: husband, George Edwards, Sr., and son George Edwards, Jr. and wife Lynn.
If you have experienced a birth, marriage or death you want to share with the church, email Rebecca Turner at
[email protected]. If you have a relative or church friend who is hospitalized, call the church office or email Amy Claprood at
[email protected] so our pastoral staff can reach out. If you have a pastoral care need outside of regular business hours, call our after hours pastor on call at 919-605-4593.
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION
WORSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR SECOND GRADERS AND PARENTS OR SPECIAL ADULTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Ann and David Rosar, on the birth of grandchild Ruth Rose Kelly, born January 21 to Emily and Tim Kelly.
Presbyterian Women is now accepting nominations for Honorary Life Membership for 2019. This honor recognizes those who are active and faithful servants of God in our church and community. Applications at www.whitememorial.org/pw. Send applications of recommendation to Diane Britt at
[email protected]. Nominations accepted through February 15, 2019.
2ND ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT
Join us for our second annual Men’s Retreat, March 29-30 at New Life Camp. This year our focus will be ‘Leaders and Followers’ and what makes both LEADERS & FOLLOWERS necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive. Our guest speaker is Amos Disasa, Incoming Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas. Early bird registration is $75. After February 21 registration is $90. Register at www.whitememorial.org/events. 2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT
march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp
SEASONAL CHOIR OPPORTUNITY
In 2016, WMPC commissioned a new setting of the Seven Last Words by composer Michael John Trotta. This spring, seasonal singers are invited to join the Chancel and Sanctuary Choirs to present this work with orchestra and soloists on Good Friday, April 19. Rehearsals begin on February 19. You may choose between Tuesday or Thursday rehearsal days. Tuesday rehearsal time is 7-8:30 p.m. and Thursday is 7:30-9 p.m. in S300. Contact Kirsten Homdrom at
[email protected] for more information.
WMPC | Volume LIII | No. 6 | February 10, 2019
Meditation 101 Have you ever wanted to learn more about meditation? Have you hoped to start your own meditation practice? Come join Associate Pastor Cate Church Norman for this three-session course to learn about the benefits of meditation, to look at the relationship between meditation and prayer and to experience several forms of meditation. Some forms of meditation we’ll explore are using the breath, guided visualization, walking the labyrinth, centering prayer, and the Jesus prayer. This course will meet in the Chapel in three sessions:
Wednesday 6:45-8:00pm, February 13, 20 & 27 or Thursday 10:45am-12:00pm, February 14, 21 & 28 Feel free to come for dinner before the Wednesday night class or stay for lunch after the Thursday morning class. To register for Wednesday dinner and/or Meditation 101 visit: www.whitememorial.org/register or call Amy Claprood at (919) 834-3424.
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
CALLED CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, February 17 following the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the terms of call for Gary Fulton and to dissolve the pastoral relationship between Gary Fulton, Associate Pastor for Administration and Outreach, and White Memorial Presbyterian Church effective March 1, 2019.
FREE FILM PREMIER: SULTAN AND THE SAINT
OBERLIN ROAD ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Join together with friends along Oberlin Road for our annual Ash Wednesday service. The service will be March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper and have the imposition of ashes. This is a great time of worship and shared faith. Childcare will be available for ages three and younger.
The Middle East Peace with Justice Committee invites you to a free film premier of Sultan and the Saint on Sunday, February 10. This film is an Emmy nominated documentary about Muslim/ Christian peacemaking, and is an amazing story from the time of the crusades when St. Francis of Assisi reached out across enemy lines and found lasting friendship rather than hatred and intolerance. It will be held at the NC State Witherspoon Theater, 2810 Cates Ave., Raleigh. Doors will open at 3 p.m.
First Friday Movie Night When: Friday, March 1 Who: K - 5th grade Registration: $5 per child = pizza and bottled water Time: Drop off and pizza dinner 5:45 p.m. followed by movie. Pick up at 8:00 p.m. Bring your sleeping bag or blanket! Register and pay online at whitememorial.org/register. Registration is required no later than Thursday, February 28 at midnight.
CREATING ART AND GROWING IN FAITH Do you enjoy creating art?
All ages and levels of ability are invited to join us! Sunday | March 3 | 3:30-5 pm | K306
POLAND COMMITTEE PRESENTS
Join us on February 17 at 3:00 p.m. in room C200 as we welcome Shelly Bleiweiss. Shelly’s parents were Polish Jews who survived the Holocaust using fake identities as Polish laborers for the Nazis. He will speak about his parents survival story, what it was like growing up as a child of survivors, his emotional journey to Poland and some lessons learned from the Holocaust. We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to attend. So that we have an idea of how many people to expect please email Judy Tardiff your RSVP at:
[email protected] or call 919-845-9214.
Fifth through eighth graders are invited to join us Sunday, February 10 from noon-1:30 p.m. in Calvin 301. We are discussing the book A Wrinkle in Time and are using the book theme to explore our uniqueness.
SOUNDS ON OBERLIN IS PLEASED TO PRESENT
ThrEE TrianGlE TENORS George Deaton, Wade Henderson, Timothy Sparks with collaborative pianist Thomas Warburton
Sanctuary | Sunday, February 24 | 3:00 p.m. George Deaton, Wade Henderson and Timothy Sparks founded Three Triangle Tenors in 2009 with collaborative pianist Thomas Warburton. Their popular performances have been presented from the Piedmont to the coast in central and eastern North Carolina. The three tenors and Thomas Warburton are delighted to present a concert of songs and arias during the inaugural season of the White Memorial Presbyterian Church concert series. Their repertory encompasses folk songs, religious songs and arias, songs and ensembles from Broadway musicals and movie scores, opera arias and ensembles, and Neapolitan songs. The individual performers have been involved in opera, oratorio, recital and teaching not only in the Triangle area, but also elsewhere in the United States and in Europe.
YOU WON ’ T WA N T TO M I S S T H I S P E R F OR M A N C E ! A DM I S SION I S F R E E ! A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.
WMPC | February 10, 2019
We will provide supplies and some instructions for art projects related to the season of Lent. Please bring your ideas and creative spirit as we explore the season of Lent by sharing our art and faith.
INTERNATIONAL BOOK CLUB A WRINKLE IN TIME
Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register, or call Jennifer Eastman at 919-834-3425, ext. 212 to reserve your place.
The Art of Yes-And: When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan! Winter Retreat with MaryAnn McKibben Dana Saturday, March 16 - workshop & Sunday, March 17 - teach and preach
You will not want to miss our Winter Retreat! MaryAnn McKibben Dana will teach us to use the tools of improv to help us navigate life when things don’t go according to our plans. The weekend kicks off with a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, March 16 in Geneva Hall. A cash love offering will be collected for a continental breakfast being served beginning at 9:00 a.m. On Sunday, March 17, MaryAnn will teach an Adult Sunday School Class at 9:30 a.m. in Geneva Hall and preach at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. MaryAnn was our Theologian-in Residence in 2016 and we loved her! The Adult Faith Formation committee is excited to welcome MaryAnn back.
Register for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register
CALLED CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, February 17 following the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the terms of call for Gary Fulton and to dissolve the pastoral relationship between Gary Fulton, Associate Pastor for Administration and Outreach, and White Memorial Presbyterian Church effective March 1, 2019.
FREE FILM PREMIER: SULTAN AND THE SAINT
OBERLIN ROAD ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Join together with friends along Oberlin Road for our annual Ash Wednesday service. The service will be March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper and have the imposition of ashes. This is a great time of worship and shared faith. Childcare will be available for ages three and younger.
The Middle East Peace with Justice Committee invites you to a free film premier of Sultan and the Saint on Sunday, February 10. This film is an Emmy nominated documentary about Muslim/ Christian peacemaking, and is an amazing story from the time of the crusades when St. Francis of Assisi reached out across enemy lines and found lasting friendship rather than hatred and intolerance. It will be held at the NC State Witherspoon Theater, 2810 Cates Ave., Raleigh. Doors will open at 3 p.m.
First Friday Movie Night When: Friday, March 1 Who: K - 5th grade Registration: $5 per child = pizza and bottled water Time: Drop off and pizza dinner 5:45 p.m. followed by movie. Pick up at 8:00 p.m. Bring your sleeping bag or blanket! Register and pay online at whitememorial.org/register. Registration is required no later than Thursday, February 28 at midnight.
CREATING ART AND GROWING IN FAITH Do you enjoy creating art?
All ages and levels of ability are invited to join us! Sunday | March 3 | 3:30-5 pm | K306
POLAND COMMITTEE PRESENTS
Join us on February 17 at 3:00 p.m. in room C200 as we welcome Shelly Bleiweiss. Shelly’s parents were Polish Jews who survived the Holocaust using fake identities as Polish laborers for the Nazis. He will speak about his parents survival story, what it was like growing up as a child of survivors, his emotional journey to Poland and some lessons learned from the Holocaust. We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to attend. So that we have an idea of how many people to expect please email Judy Tardiff your RSVP at:
[email protected] or call 919-845-9214.
Fifth through eighth graders are invited to join us Sunday, February 10 from noon-1:30 p.m. in Calvin 301. We are discussing the book A Wrinkle in Time and are using the book theme to explore our uniqueness.
SOUNDS ON OBERLIN IS PLEASED TO PRESENT
ThrEE TrianGlE TENORS George Deaton, Wade Henderson, Timothy Sparks with collaborative pianist Thomas Warburton
Sanctuary | Sunday, February 24 | 3:00 p.m. George Deaton, Wade Henderson and Timothy Sparks founded Three Triangle Tenors in 2009 with collaborative pianist Thomas Warburton. Their popular performances have been presented from the Piedmont to the coast in central and eastern North Carolina. The three tenors and Thomas Warburton are delighted to present a concert of songs and arias during the inaugural season of the White Memorial Presbyterian Church concert series. Their repertory encompasses folk songs, religious songs and arias, songs and ensembles from Broadway musicals and movie scores, opera arias and ensembles, and Neapolitan songs. The individual performers have been involved in opera, oratorio, recital and teaching not only in the Triangle area, but also elsewhere in the United States and in Europe.
YOU WON ’ T WA N T TO M I S S T H I S P E R F OR M A N C E ! A DM I S SION I S F R E E ! A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.
WMPC | February 10, 2019
We will provide supplies and some instructions for art projects related to the season of Lent. Please bring your ideas and creative spirit as we explore the season of Lent by sharing our art and faith.
INTERNATIONAL BOOK CLUB A WRINKLE IN TIME
Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register, or call Jennifer Eastman at 919-834-3425, ext. 212 to reserve your place.
The Art of Yes-And: When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan! Winter Retreat with MaryAnn McKibben Dana Saturday, March 16 - workshop & Sunday, March 17 - teach and preach
You will not want to miss our Winter Retreat! MaryAnn McKibben Dana will teach us to use the tools of improv to help us navigate life when things don’t go according to our plans. The weekend kicks off with a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, March 16 in Geneva Hall. A cash love offering will be collected for a continental breakfast being served beginning at 9:00 a.m. On Sunday, March 17, MaryAnn will teach an Adult Sunday School Class at 9:30 a.m. in Geneva Hall and preach at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. MaryAnn was our Theologian-in Residence in 2016 and we loved her! The Adult Faith Formation committee is excited to welcome MaryAnn back.
Register for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register
ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTER
Do you want to receive the weekly youth email newsletter that’s full of great information? Contact Deb Smith at
[email protected] to be added to the contact list.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:30-8:30 P.M. OUR YOUTH MINISTRY FUNDRAISER DINNER help raise $15,000 for youth missions. join us for a fun, engaging and enriching evening for the entire church community.
purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, or wednesday night dinners full table reservations available ($200 for 8) $25 per person
music | storytelling | delicious food thank you for supporting our youth ministry.
•
Church Basketball MS practices on Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. HS practices on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. All games on Saturdays at First Presbyterian of Raleigh
• HS Connections February 10, 5-6:30 p.m., K100
•
Tickets for Youth Fundraiser: Community Table February 10, Tickets go on sale at the Point and in the Courtyard
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
• International Book Club February 10, noon-1 p.m. C301 •
5th Connection February 10, 5-6:30 p.m. Pickard Hall, will visit Morningside
• MS Impact Groups February 10, 5-6:30 p.m. host homes
• Youth Group February 17, 5-7 p.m., Dinner $5
& CONCERNS
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNS
Tim and Cindy Canning, on the death of Tim’s brother, Thomas Joseph Canning III, January 27, Raleigh, NC.
• Confirmation Retreat March 9-10 Camp Willow Run, Registration online • -
Joys
Youth Fundraiser: Community Table: Good Food & Good Company March 15, Save the Date for Youth Ministry Annual Fundraiser Dinner
• MS and HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee, March 22-24, Registration online
Jeanne and John White, on the death of Jeanne’s brother, Temple Dickinson, January 29, Glasgow, KY. Morgan, Shane, Wilson and Mary Eliza Angley, on the death of Morgan’s grandmother, Frances Ellis Bradberry, February 2, Virginia Beach, VA.
NEW PRESBYTERIANS
Paul Edgerton Cranfill, Jr., born January 23, child of Elizabeth and Paul Cranfill, grandchild of Ann Campbell and Paul L. Cranfill.
On March 3 and 10, second graders and their parents or special adults are invited to Worship Workshops from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. The workshops will include music, crafts, and games as second graders learn about congregational worship and develop skills for participation in worship. Groups will rotate to learn through different modalities, so we encourage families to attend both sessions. On March 10 at the 11:00 a.m. service in the Sanctuary, the children will be specially welcomed as worship participants and will receive Bibles and milestones.
REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMS
Registration for Vacation Bible School and Midsummer Celebrations is available online at whitememorial.org/children/summer-programs! If you have questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Eastman at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 212. If you have questions regarding the programs, please contant Lynn Springfield at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.
children’s Pysanky egg decorating Party Saturday, March 23, 2019 1:00-3:00 p.m. / Geneva hall Join us in this Russian tradition of decorating Easter eggs to symbolize new life and resurrection. 3rd-5th graders and their parents or grandparents can decorate an egg together and create a beautiful keepsake during Lent. The cost is $7. We have limited space, so register online by March 18 at whitememorial.org/register or by calling 919-834-3425, ext. 216. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 232.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged) Rex: John Irby III Springbrook Rehab: Tom Newby IN THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
Katherine “Kathy” Banks Edwards – February 2, 2019 WMPC family members: husband, George Edwards, Sr., and son George Edwards, Jr. and wife Lynn.
If you have experienced a birth, marriage or death you want to share with the church, email Rebecca Turner at
[email protected]. If you have a relative or church friend who is hospitalized, call the church office or email Amy Claprood at
[email protected] so our pastoral staff can reach out. If you have a pastoral care need outside of regular business hours, call our after hours pastor on call at 919-605-4593.
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION
WORSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR SECOND GRADERS AND PARENTS OR SPECIAL ADULTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Ann and David Rosar, on the birth of grandchild Ruth Rose Kelly, born January 21 to Emily and Tim Kelly.
Presbyterian Women is now accepting nominations for Honorary Life Membership for 2019. This honor recognizes those who are active and faithful servants of God in our church and community. Applications at www.whitememorial.org/pw. Send applications of recommendation to Diane Britt at
[email protected]. Nominations accepted through February 15, 2019.
2ND ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT
Join us for our second annual Men’s Retreat, March 29-30 at New Life Camp. This year our focus will be ‘Leaders and Followers’ and what makes both LEADERS & FOLLOWERS necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive. Our guest speaker is Amos Disasa, Incoming Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas. Early bird registration is $75. After February 21 registration is $90. Register at www.whitememorial.org/events. 2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT
march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp
SEASONAL CHOIR OPPORTUNITY
In 2016, WMPC commissioned a new setting of the Seven Last Words by composer Michael John Trotta. This spring, seasonal singers are invited to join the Chancel and Sanctuary Choirs to present this work with orchestra and soloists on Good Friday, April 19. Rehearsals begin on February 19. You may choose between Tuesday or Thursday rehearsal days. Tuesday rehearsal time is 7-8:30 p.m. and Thursday is 7:30-9 p.m. in S300. Contact Kirsten Homdrom at
[email protected] for more information.
WMPC | Volume LIII | No. 6 | February 10, 2019
Meditation 101 Have you ever wanted to learn more about meditation? Have you hoped to start your own meditation practice? Come join Associate Pastor Cate Church Norman for this three-session course to learn about the benefits of meditation, to look at the relationship between meditation and prayer and to experience several forms of meditation. Some forms of meditation we’ll explore are using the breath, guided visualization, walking the labyrinth, centering prayer, and the Jesus prayer. This course will meet in the Chapel in three sessions:
Wednesday 6:45-8:00pm, February 13, 20 & 27 or Thursday 10:45am-12:00pm, February 14, 21 & 28 Feel free to come for dinner before the Wednesday night class or stay for lunch after the Thursday morning class. To register for Wednesday dinner and/or Meditation 101 visit: www.whitememorial.org/register or call Amy Claprood at (919) 834-3424.
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
