WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTER
ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
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.
•
Community Table Ticket Sales, March 3 Tickets on sale at the Point and in the Courtyard
• Youth Group March 3, 5-7 p.m., Dinner $5 • MS Open Gym March 4, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
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.
•
Haiti Mission Trips Orientation #1 March 7, 6:30-8 p.m., C200 Required meeting for student participating and one parent
•
Confirmation Retreat March 9-10, Camp Willow Run, all 8th grade confirmation students and mentors register online
purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, • 5th Connection or wednesday night dinners March 10, 5-6:30 p.m., WORSHIP WORKSHOPS full table reservations available ($200 for 8) Pickard Hall, Dinner $5 $25 per person FOR SECOND GRADERS • MS Impact Groups music | storytelling | delicious food and their parents or 10, special March 5-6:30adults p.m. thank you for supporting our youth ministry. 6th- 8th grade, host homes March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour
TELL ME A STORY
Joys
& CONCERNS
• HS Connections March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. K100, Dinner $5 • MS Open Gym March 11, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade • -
Youth Fundraiser: Community Table: Good Food & Good Company March 15, Save the Date for Youth Ministry Annual Fundraiser Dinner All students attending summer trips, asked to sign-up to volunteer at the dinner via youth email newsletter.
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNS
Kim Dove and Spencer Dove, on the death of Kim’s father, William Love McGill, Jr., February 16, Matthews, NC. Jane and Sam Worley, on the death of Jane’s mother, Jane Tyson Hunt, February 22, High Point, NC. Staff members Colleen Aguirre and Macy Aguirre, on the death of Colleen’s brother, John (Randy) Mason, February 22, Colonial Heights, VA.
NEW PRESBYTERIANS
Eloise Stratford Matthews, born December 20, 2018, child of Rachel and Todd Matthews, grandchild of Ann and Ron Wooten.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged) Rex: Varner Olmsted WakeMed: Jim Lind
• International Book Club March 16, 9 a.m.- noon, C301 •
MS Open Gym March 18 & March 25 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
• MS and HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee, March 22-24 Registration online
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.
WORSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR
We invite SECOND GRADERS AND PARENTS preschoolers to join OR CAREGIVERS us Wednesdays in On March 3 and 10, second graders and their and their parents or special adults Lent for TellAll Mesecond A graders are invited to participate in this Worship parents or two-part caregivers are invited to Worship Workshops from Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This Story. Storytellers will 9:30-10:30 inand thegames Chapel. The workshops will include music, fun workshop will include music,a.m. crafts, be on hand to as share children learn about congregational worship. No crafts and games as second graders learn about congregational are necessary. Bible storiesreservations and worship and develop skills for participation in worship. Groups On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the other stories from our Caldwell Library children’s collection. willwill rotate to learn through different modalities, so we encourage Sanctuary, the children be specially recognized Meet in The Way Station at 4:45 p.m. on March 13, 20,and 27 receive and Bibles and milestones. families to attend both sessions. On March 10 at the 11:00 a.m. April 3, 10 and 17. You’ll have an opportunity to checkIf books you have questions, please in contact Lynn Springfield service the Sanctuary, the children will be specially welcomed out and take them home, too. Stay for dinner afterwards! at 919-834-3425, x232 or
[email protected]. as worship participants and will receive Bibles and milestones. Reservations are required for dinner and may be made at: Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at www.whitememorial.org/register.
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.
3rd - 5th Graders
Come Bowl With Us! Friday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m.
Buffaloe Lanes of Raleigh 5900 Oak Forest Drive | Raleigh | 27616
$12 per person
(includes shoe rental and unlimited bowling for two hours) Questions? Contact Parker Wright at
[email protected] or Lynn Springfield at
[email protected]
CREATING ART AND GROWING IN FAITH Do you enjoy creating art?
All ages and levels of ability are invited to join us!
We invite you to join us for the Installation of
Sunday | March 3 | 3:30-5 pm | K306
CATE CHURCH NORMAN
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.
as Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care for White Memorial Presbyterian Church
Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register, or call Jennifer Eastman at 919-834-3425, ext. 212 to reserve your place.
WMPC | Volume LIII | No. 9 | March 3, 2019
Sunday, March 3 | 3 p.m. Reception to follow in Jane Bell Gathering Space WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
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.
SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARN
Back by popular demand, here’s a great opportunity to enjoy lunch while learning more about your iphone, ipad or laptop. Senior high school students will be on-hand to help senior adults on Sunday, March 31, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Calvin 200. Registration is required by noon March 22. Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register or contact Tonya Higgins at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 216. For more information, contact Jean Williams at
[email protected].
WHO WANTS TO SAVE A LIFE? 2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT
Lend an arm for the blood drive. Monday, March 25, 2019 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
LEADERS & FOLLOWERS
march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp
2nd Annual Men’s Retreat March 29-30 New Life Camp This year our focus will be
LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS
and what makes both necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive.
THE FLOWER GUILD
Our guest speaker is Amos Disasa Incoming Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas Registration is $90 Register at www.whitememorial.org/events
The Flower Guild of White Memorial invites members to dedicate flowers for Sunday worship in celebration of milestones in your life. To make a floral contribution, contact Rebecca Turner at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 222 to coordinate available dates. Rebecca can also provide a list of recommended florists familiar with our Sanctuary.
Burn And Learn Saturday, March 9 9 - 10:30 a.m. Please join us for a 30-minute walk or run around the neighborhood while we listen to a podcast. We will spend 30 minutes after the walk discussing the podcast. Please bring your own device and earphones. All are welcome. Podcast to be determined. Contact Tracey Daniel at
[email protected] with questions.
Adult Winter Retreat | March 16 & 17
The Art of Yes -And:
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan! Adult 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 (required) for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register WMPC | March 3, 2019
March 7
ACUPRESSURE AND TAPPING WELLNESS Speaker: Mary Ann Turner
March 14
MENTAL AEROBICS Speaker: Lindsay Jordan
March 21
Lenten Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop for Adults 1 p.m. | Sunday | March 24 Geneva Hall
MONTHLY TRIP: PEACEHAVEN FARM, WINSETT, NC
$20 for people new to the workshop $7 for returning participants Fee covers supplies
March 28
Register and make payment at whitememorial.org/register by March 15. Enrollment is limited. Contact Joan DeBruyn at
[email protected] with questions.
Growing People
QUILTS OF LOVE
Speaker: Margaret Townsend
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.
SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARN
Back by popular demand, here’s a great opportunity to enjoy lunch while learning more about your iphone, ipad or laptop. Senior high school students will be on-hand to help senior adults on Sunday, March 31, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Calvin 200. Registration is required by noon March 22. Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register or contact Tonya Higgins at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 216. For more information, contact Jean Williams at
[email protected].
WHO WANTS TO SAVE A LIFE? 2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT
Lend an arm for the blood drive. Monday, March 25, 2019 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
LEADERS & FOLLOWERS
march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp
2nd Annual Men’s Retreat March 29-30 New Life Camp This year our focus will be
LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS
and what makes both necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive.
THE FLOWER GUILD
Our guest speaker is Amos Disasa Incoming Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas Registration is $90 Register at www.whitememorial.org/events
The Flower Guild of White Memorial invites members to dedicate flowers for Sunday worship in celebration of milestones in your life. To make a floral contribution, contact Rebecca Turner at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 222 to coordinate available dates. Rebecca can also provide a list of recommended florists familiar with our Sanctuary.
Burn And Learn Saturday, March 9 9 - 10:30 a.m. Please join us for a 30-minute walk or run around the neighborhood while we listen to a podcast. We will spend 30 minutes after the walk discussing the podcast. Please bring your own device and earphones. All are welcome. Podcast to be determined. Contact Tracey Daniel at
[email protected] with questions.
Adult Winter Retreat | March 16 & 17
The Art of Yes -And:
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan! Adult 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 (required) for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register WMPC | March 3, 2019
March 7
ACUPRESSURE AND TAPPING WELLNESS Speaker: Mary Ann Turner
March 14
MENTAL AEROBICS Speaker: Lindsay Jordan
March 21
Lenten Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop for Adults 1 p.m. | Sunday | March 24 Geneva Hall
MONTHLY TRIP: PEACEHAVEN FARM, WINSETT, NC
$20 for people new to the workshop $7 for returning participants Fee covers supplies
March 28
Register and make payment at whitememorial.org/register by March 15. Enrollment is limited. Contact Joan DeBruyn at
[email protected] with questions.
Growing People
QUILTS OF LOVE
Speaker: Margaret Townsend
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTER
ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
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.
•
Community Table Ticket Sales, March 3 Tickets on sale at the Point and in the Courtyard
• Youth Group March 3, 5-7 p.m., Dinner $5 • MS Open Gym March 4, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
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.
•
Haiti Mission Trips Orientation #1 March 7, 6:30-8 p.m., C200 Required meeting for student participating and one parent
•
Confirmation Retreat March 9-10, Camp Willow Run, all 8th grade confirmation students and mentors register online
purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, • 5th Connection or wednesday night dinners March 10, 5-6:30 p.m., WORSHIP WORKSHOPS full table reservations available ($200 for 8) Pickard Hall, Dinner $5 $25 per person FOR SECOND GRADERS • MS Impact Groups music | storytelling | delicious food and their parents or 10, special March 5-6:30adults p.m. thank you for supporting our youth ministry. 6th- 8th grade, host homes March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour
TELL ME A STORY
Joys
& CONCERNS
• HS Connections March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. K100, Dinner $5 • MS Open Gym March 11, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade • -
Youth Fundraiser: Community Table: Good Food & Good Company March 15, Save the Date for Youth Ministry Annual Fundraiser Dinner All students attending summer trips, asked to sign-up to volunteer at the dinner via youth email newsletter.
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNS
Kim Dove and Spencer Dove, on the death of Kim’s father, William Love McGill, Jr., February 16, Matthews, NC. Jane and Sam Worley, on the death of Jane’s mother, Jane Tyson Hunt, February 22, High Point, NC. Staff members Colleen Aguirre and Macy Aguirre, on the death of Colleen’s brother, John (Randy) Mason, February 22, Colonial Heights, VA.
NEW PRESBYTERIANS
Eloise Stratford Matthews, born December 20, 2018, child of Rachel and Todd Matthews, grandchild of Ann and Ron Wooten.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged) Rex: Varner Olmsted WakeMed: Jim Lind
• International Book Club March 16, 9 a.m.- noon, C301 •
MS Open Gym March 18 & March 25 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
• MS and HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee, March 22-24 Registration online
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.
WORSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR
We invite SECOND GRADERS AND PARENTS preschoolers to join OR CAREGIVERS us Wednesdays in On March 3 and 10, second graders and their and their parents or special adults Lent for TellAll Mesecond A graders are invited to participate in this Worship parents or two-part caregivers are invited to Worship Workshops from Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This Story. Storytellers will 9:30-10:30 inand thegames Chapel. The workshops will include music, fun workshop will include music,a.m. crafts, be on hand to as share children learn about congregational worship. No crafts and games as second graders learn about congregational are necessary. Bible storiesreservations and worship and develop skills for participation in worship. Groups On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the other stories from our Caldwell Library children’s collection. willwill rotate to learn through different modalities, so we encourage Sanctuary, the children be specially recognized Meet in The Way Station at 4:45 p.m. on March 13, 20,and 27 receive and Bibles and milestones. families to attend both sessions. On March 10 at the 11:00 a.m. April 3, 10 and 17. You’ll have an opportunity to checkIf books you have questions, please in contact Lynn Springfield service the Sanctuary, the children will be specially welcomed out and take them home, too. Stay for dinner afterwards! at 919-834-3425, x232 or
[email protected]. as worship participants and will receive Bibles and milestones. Reservations are required for dinner and may be made at: Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at www.whitememorial.org/register.
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.
3rd - 5th Graders
Come Bowl With Us! Friday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m.
Buffaloe Lanes of Raleigh 5900 Oak Forest Drive | Raleigh | 27616
$12 per person
(includes shoe rental and unlimited bowling for two hours) Questions? Contact Parker Wright at
[email protected] or Lynn Springfield at
[email protected]
CREATING ART AND GROWING IN FAITH Do you enjoy creating art?
All ages and levels of ability are invited to join us!
We invite you to join us for the Installation of
Sunday | March 3 | 3:30-5 pm | K306
CATE CHURCH NORMAN
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.
as Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care for White Memorial Presbyterian Church
Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register, or call Jennifer Eastman at 919-834-3425, ext. 212 to reserve your place.
WMPC | Volume LIII | No. 9 | March 3, 2019
Sunday, March 3 | 3 p.m. Reception to follow in Jane Bell Gathering Space WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
