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White Memorial Presbyterian Church | November 2018
Thanksgiving and Christ the King
WORSHIP TIMES
A while back my good friend, Glen Bell, Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Sarasota, FL, sent me a book. The book is called Light When It Comes. Written by Chris Anderson from Oregon, it is part memoir, prayer book, and poem. On page 58 Chris Anderson writes:
There’s an old story about a wise man who went into the desert to fast and to pray. He wanted to throw himself into the arms of God. But one day he was walking and he fell off a cliff. He would have plunged to his death if he hadn’t grabbed a branch partway down. Hanging by his arms, high above the river and the rocks, he cried out: “Lord, Lord! Are you there? Help me! Tell me what to do!” “Let go,” came the calm and quiet voice of the Lord. “Let go.” Seconds went by. Then the wise man cried our again: “Anyone else out there?”
Anyone else out there? Instead of giving thanks for the branch which had saved his life; instead of heeding the voice of God and believing beyond reason in order to let go; instead of giving thanks for the voice in the first place; instead, instead, instead…. Instead of a hundred different choices, the man in the story does the most human thing of all: he tries to negotiate a better deal. He tries to wriggle his way into a change of his circumstances. November is a busy month in the life of the church. We celebrate All Saints Day and we observe Evensong, where we give thanks for the lives of those we have lost. We begin to prepare for Advent and start to peek toward the manger of Bethlehem, ready to burst with thanks for the birth of hope into the world. We celebrate Thanksgiving itself where blessings are named, celebrated, and shared. We end the month with Christ the King Sunday, when we acknowledge the wonder and power of the Son of God; we believe that he can save us. Like the man in the little story, we have trouble trusting this much. We’d rather believe the world is going to hell because the election didn’t go our way. We’d rather feel like a victim because we didn’t get the best “branch,” the luckiest breaks, the easiest path, or the most pain-free life. We’d rather hoard our treasures than share them with the school, the church, or the food bank down the street because they give us a sense of security. Anyone else out there? In the end the call is to “let go.” Let go as a means of giving thanks and as a means of declaring the power of God. My good friend, Dean Thompson (who happens to be one of the best theologians in America) has often said, “In the end, the only question which matters is ‘who do you trust?’” My prayer for us this November is that we will trust the living God. My prayer is that will we trust the crucified one. My prayer is that we will trust the Spirit of life. My prayer is that we will trust the Trinity of grace much more than we fear the terrors of this world. When we trust like this we are truly serving Christ as King and we are truly giving thanks. May grace abound,
Christopher H. Edmonston Pastor
8:15, 9:30, 11 A.M. SANCTUARY 11 A.M. ONPOINT@1704 PICKARD HALL Ride the Shuttle! Avoid the traffic around the church and ride the shuttle from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, on Sundays. Shuttle service begins at 8:45 a.m. and continues until the 11:00 a.m. worship service concludes and everyone is back to their cars. Hayes Barton United Methodist operates a shuttle from the same location, so look for the WMPC sign in the shuttle bus window. Church Office Telephone Number: 919-834-3424 After Hours Pastor On Call Telephone Number: 919-605-4593 whitememorial.org
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
in the manner of Christ
Joys
& CONCERNS
NEW PRESBYTERIANS
William James Albritton, born September 9, child of Jennifer and Benton Albritton and grandchild of Catherine and Randy Hoft. Annie Bridgman Glover, born October 17, child of Claire and Gray Glover and grandchild of Miriam and Bruce Sauls.
PRAYERS & CHRISTIAN CONCERNS TO
Eleanor Beckett Roach, born October 26, child of Caitlin and Davis Roach and grandchild of Stephanie and Gerald Roach.
Debbie, Matt, Kathryn and Grace Haile on the death of Debbie’s father, Harold Curtis Batson, October 7, Pinehurst, NC.
Virginia Stuart Jurgensen and Michael Lawrence Stiles, September 29, WMPC. Ginny is the daughter of Cathy Jurgensen and granddaughter of Helen Gupton.
Anne, Clark and Clark Jr. Godwin on the death of Anne’s mother, Lynn White Dunlea, October 24, Wilmington, NC.
Harry White, on the death of his mother, Helen Abernathy White, October 16, Marion, SC. Karen, Tim, Will, Patrick and Sean Tinnesz, on the death of Karen’s father, Bernard William Glade Jr., October 16, Orange Park, FL.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Ted Bossong on receiving the Eagle Scout award from Troop 395 on September 30. Ted is the son of Mary and Julian Bossong.
BAPTIZED
October 14
Hanes Campbell Rumley and Stewart Worth Rumley, children of Parker and Seth Rumley and grandchildren of Salli and Randy Worth.
October 21 Beckett Lambreth Blough, child of Nichole and Brad Blough. October 21 Callan Caufield Rike, child of Kristin and Will Rike. October 28 William Judson Smith, Jr., child of Miller and Judson Smith.
MARRIAGES
Wallace Gordon Daniel III and Clare Christina Iannotta, October 6, Raleigh, NC. Wallace is the son of Dan Daniel and Lynne Daniel and grandson of Mary Daniel. Graham McClary Worth and Catherine Alexandra Morton, October 6, Charlotte, NC. Graham is the son of Salli and Randy Worth. Hunter McDowell Davis and Virginia Caroline Reed, October 13, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Raleigh, NC. Hunter is the son of Dee and Tom Davis. Jennifer Ann Hudson and Christopher Gray Harrell, October 13, Hilton Head, SC. Jenni is the daughter of Freda and Richard Hudson. Ashlee Elizabeth Lynn and Thomas Maxwell Mense, October 20, WMPC. Ashlee is the daughter of Karen and Tom Lynn and granddaughter of Carol and Jerry Lynn. Sarah Corinne Jurney and Robert Daniel Cardina, October 20, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Corinne is the daughter of Stephanie and Keith Jurney.
IN THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
Ella Mae Joyner Burton – October 3, 2018 Joe Calvin Long – October 11, 2018 WMPC family member: wife, Doyle Long
noteworthy
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.
CHECK THIS OUT!
Clancy & Theys is on site and work has begun on our property. You can follow our construction progress by clicking on the camera link on the home page of our website: https://app.oxblue.com/open/clancytheys/whitememorial
GENERAL ELECTIONS
General Elections are Tuesday, November 6. WMPC is a polling place. Traffic/parking may be heavier than usual, please plan accordingly. BE SURE TO CHECK WWW.WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG TO CONFIRM ROOM NUMBER, DATE AND TIME OF ANY EVENT YOU ARE ATTENDING.
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outreach saturday
The Community Service committee invites you to Show Up and Serve November 3. Come and help assemble Flu Kits for Alliance Medical Ministry in Geneva Hall from 10 a.m. - noon. Contact Carolyn Younger at
[email protected] with questions.
ANNUAL HABITAT WALL BUILD
We need 35 members to join our annual Habitat Wall Build Saturday, November 3. What’s in store? A fun three hours starting at 8:15 a.m. Sign up today! http://vhub.at/whitememorial. Contact Harry Montgomery for information, 919-280-7733 or
[email protected]. We are also working on the PRESBYTERIAN BUILD on Saturday, November 17. In addition to those days, volunteers are needed on every Thursday and Friday until December 1. Please sign up at: https://habitatwake.org/faith/presbyterian to volunteer.
Construction is underway! The temporary playgrounds are complete in their new locations and are being used. Construction fencing, tree protection, and erosion control fencing is in place. Clearing and rough grading of the site has been done. A new natural gas line has been installed. Installing the storm water system pipes to McDonald Lane will be done soon. Excavation to prepare for the foundation of the new building will also start in November. Stay tuned for more updates.
CONVERSATION WITH KATE BOWLER
You are invited to a Conversation with Kate Bowler, Thursday, November 1 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Kate Bowler is a professor at Duke Divinity School and the author of the New York Times best seller, Everything Happens for a Reason (and other lies I’ve loved). In 2015, Kate was diagnosed with stage IV cancer and she shares honestly and with deep vulnerability her cancer journey. Kate also shares valuable insights about what we can say and what we shouldn’t say when someone we love is struggling with a terrible situation. This event is sponsored by White Memorial Presbyterian, St. Michael’s Episcopal, and Hayes Barton United Methodist Churches partner together to present this special event. All are invited. There is no cost. Kate will speak from 7-8 p.m. in the sanctuary. Following the presentation there will be fellowship, light refreshments and copies of pre-signed books to purchase. For questions, contact Tracey Daniel at
[email protected] or (919) 834-3424.
POP-UP ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS DISCUSSION FOR KATE BOWLER
Join us Sunday, November 4 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Geneva Hall as we discuss Kate’s presentation.
EVENSONG
Come to remember, give thanks, find comfort and discover hope.
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SABBATICAL REPORT BY CHRISTOPHER
Wonder what Christopher did over the summer? Join him on Wednesday, November 14 from 7–8 p.m. in Pickard Hall as he shares about his travels, experiences and insights from his recent sabbatical.
TURKISH Baklava Sale
HAITI TRIP INFORMATION MEETING
Come to a Haiti Trip Information Meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 4:15-5:15 p.m. in W400. We will discuss travel plans to Haiti to deliver health kits to school children and learn more about life on this fascinating island. A trip, Come and See – Haiti, runs from Wednesday, March 13 to Monday, March 18, 2019. Diane Payne, Cathy Johnson and Gwen Whiteman are veteran Haiti travelers who plan and lead the trip. Grier Richards will provide spiritual direction. Want to know more? Contact Diane Payne at
[email protected] or 919-601-7869.
OBERLIN ROAD CHURCHES THANKSGIVING SERVICE
TURKISH BAKLAVA ON SALE NOW! Turkish Baklava (with walnuts) will be made by our friends at the Divan Center. Proceeds will benefit the 200 Club of Wake County which supports families of First Responders living or working in Wake County. Deadline for ordering is November 29. 1 box of 3 pieces is $5.00 • 1 box of 8 pieces is $10.00
To place an order through email, or if you have questions, please contact Lindsay Jordan at
[email protected]. Order forms are also available in the Witherspoon Building.
Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving with our neighbor churches along Oberlin Road. The service will be Sunday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church. All are invited to the worship service and to a wonderful time of fellowship after the service. If you would like to sing in a choir for the service contact Karl Zinsmeister at
[email protected].
15TH ANNUAL WMPC WOMEN’S RETREAT
REGISTER NOW! FEBRUARY 8-10, 2019 PINEHURST W M P C W O M E N ’ S R E T R E AT FEBRUARY 8-10 2019 | PINEHURST
"The Holy Spirit Shows Up...How? When? Why?" Romans 8:6 NRSV Have you ever wondered what or who the Holy Spirit is or how the Holy Spirit works in and through us? Don’t miss this year’s retreat and hear how Leslie Klingensmith will address these questions and more.
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Join us as we welcome back for the third time - Leslie Klingensmith, pastor of St. Matthew Presbyterian Church in Silver Spring, MD.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SERVICE, FELLOWSHIP & STUDY
Women’s Monthly Fellowship Luncheon All are cordially invited
Monday, November 12 noon, Pickard Hall November’s luncheon speaker will be Maggie Kane from A Place at the Table. Contact Tonya Higgins at 919-834-3425, ext. 216, by noon Friday, November 9, or register at www.whitememorial.org/register. For circle membership information, please contact Linda Turner, (919) 781-1856 or Kristi Wilson, (919) 789-0536.
Give Back. Serve. This month we will collect items for flu kits for Alliance Medical Ministry. Please bring small packages of Advil, tissues, sugar free cough drops and hand sanitizer. These items will be placed into quart size bags for the flu kits, so it is important to purchase travel sizes. Please bring these items to your circle meeting. For more information about this project, contact Susan Allen at
[email protected].
CIRCLE INFO Circle A: 10:15 a.m. in C200; Reps. - Kathy Baars, Judith Bundy Circle B: 10:30 a.m.; in C301; Reps. - Ruth Chell, Ann Carney Circle C: 10:00 a.m. in K302; Reps. - Julie Leon, Mary Grace White Circle D: November 8, 11:00 a.m. in The Cypress, Building A Parlor; Reps. - Bettye Gunter, Carolyn Holding Circle E: 10:30 a.m., Hostess: Susan Ricks; Reps. - Marlene Batchelor, Lynn Ogburn Circle F: 9:30 a.m., Hostess Circle in Geneva Hall - Debbie Pappas, Maggie Black Circle G: 9:30 a.m.; Hostess Circle in Geneva Hall - Jan Frye, Susan Pittman Circle I: 10:00 a.m. at Springmoor; Reps. - Linda Hancock, Susie Jackson Circle K: November 13, 6:30 p.m., Hostess: TBD; Reps. - Cathy Lehman Circle L: November 14, 7:00 p.m. in W400; Reps. - Kathy Kidd, Jackie Mullin Circle M: 7:00 a.m. each Tues. in K100; Reps. - Miriam Dorsey, Susan Allen Circle N: November 13, 11:30 a.m., Glenaire Private Dining Room; Reps. - Ann Harris, Lois Jenny Circle 0: November 13, 7:00 p.m. in C203; Rep. - Sally Nunnally WMPC MONTHLY | NOVEMBER 2018 | PAGE 5
During Sunday School, 3rd graders dramatized the story of Jesus calling the disciples.
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ANGEL FOOD MINISTRY
Looking for a way to get involved at White Memorial? If you want to volunteer your time to deliver meals or simply like to cook, please consider giving your time to the Angel Food Ministry. We are part A ngel F ood of Martha Ministry, and we provide meals to church members in times of need. Contact Laura Bryant at
[email protected] or 404-408-9085, or Jean Williams at
[email protected] for more information about getting involved.
OAK CITY OUTREACH COLLECTION
Help the WMPC Young Adults collect donations for Oak City Outreach. Items needed are: soap, washcloths, lotion, shaving cream, deodorant, (men and women), toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, hand sanitizer, disposable razors, and over the counter pain relievers. Items need to be NEW and preferably travel size. Drop off items in the marked bins located in The Connector. If you are interested in volunteering with the Young Adults contact Robert Galloway at
[email protected].
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WMPC FAMILY ADVENT KIT
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Help children enjoy the Advent season with a $5 purchase of our 2018 Family Advent Kit – Celebrate a Deep Blue Family Christmas. This beautiful kit contains an activity book that tells the story of Jesus’ birth from the gospel of Luke and includes a maze, word search and an Advent countdown calendar with stickers! The kit also comes with Nativity crayons and a Children’s Christmas Share card to color and send to a loved one. Your $5 purchase provides this package for your child and one for a StepUp family’s child. StepUp is a local organization that works to end the cycle of poverty and empower people to provide safe and healthy lifestyles for their families. Available while supplies last, beginning at the November 14 Wednesdays Together Dinner and then on Sunday mornings.
POP UP PAGEANT This year, children are invited to dress as shepherds or angels to participate in an on-the-spot pageant! For those dressed in their Christmas best, there will still be another way to be a star in the show.
First Friday Movie Night When: Friday, November 2 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 own sleeping bag or blanket! REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Register and pay online at whitememorial.org/register
Don’t forget to bring a bell to accompany the singing of carols. Listen to the anthems of children’s choirs, hear the Christmas story and worship with joy! Service is for all ages.
Christmas Eve Bell Services December 24 3:00 or 4:00 pm
December 2 | 5:30 p.m.
SANCTUARY
A WMPC family worship tradition. During the Joy Gift service, children ages four through fifth grade will come forward twice – once to hang ornaments they made in Sunday School and the second time to place under the tree their unwrapped offering of new toys or food for families. White Memorial Youth Choir, Youth Band and members of the OnPoint House Band will participate in the service. A reception will follow. Childcare is provided for children three and younger, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Please register for childcare online at whitememorial.org/register.
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BLUE IS THE NEW PURPLE FOR ADVENT “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.”
- Isaiah 9:2
As we prepare for the beginning of the liturgical year, the Session, with the assistance of the music staff and the worship committee, has officially adopted the color Royal Blue to represent the season of Advent. The Presbyterian Church USA, of which White Memorial is a part, is a reformed and always-reforming church that now recommends using either purple or blue for Advent. There are multiple reasons to change from purple to blue, which signifies the darkness of the night sky before dawn and the coming of Christ’s light. The season of Advent is filled with darkness and anticipation, and leads us to the brightness Christ’s birth brings to the world. Throughout history, the Virgin Mary has been depicted in blue both in painting and iconography. Blue represents hope, expectation and heaven, and will especially enable children to recognize the uniqueness of the seasons through color. Purple will continue to be the color of Lent which represents penitence and preparation.
Mary’s Song
MUSIC FOR ADVENT WITH FEATURED WORKS BY JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH presented by Sounds on Oberlin Concert Series
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 9 3 P.M. | SANCTUARY FREE ADMISSION The song of Mary as found in Luke 1:46-55 has inspired countless works of art and music. This concert presents four settings based on the text, all by Johann Sebastian Bach. The combined choirs of WMPC accompanied by orchestra under the leadership of Karl Zinsmeister and Kirsten Homdrom present this Advent Concert. Featured soloists: Jeanne Fischer, Susannah Rhodes Stewart, sopranos; Emily Wolber Scheuring, mezzo-soprano; Timothy W. Sparks, tenor; Marc Callahan, bass. A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.
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4-week ADVENT STUDY: CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE EYES OF JOSEPH BY ADAM HAMILTON
From his beginnings as a humble carpenter, to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus, Joseph’s crucial actions played an important part in salvation history. We will see how Joseph’s story is much like our own when we are tempted to walk away from difficult situations. To join the study, register online at www.whitememorial.org/register. Books are $10.00 and can be purchased from Tonya Higgins in W211. Contact Gloria Johnson, class leader, with questions at
[email protected]. Attend Monday evenings: 6:30-7:30 p.m.OR Tuesday mornings: 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Calvin 301 Session 1: November 26/27 Session 2: December 3/4 Session 3: December 10/11 Session 4: December 17/18
ANAM CARA: A BOOK OF CELTIC WISDOM
by John O’Donohue
Wednesday | November 14 10-11:30 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m.
Join Gloria Johnson and Cate Church Norman for the last three chapters. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for “soul friend” the ancient teachings, stories and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide profound insights on the universal themes of work, friendship, solitude, love and death. The sessions are duplicate for Wednesday morning at 10-11:30 a.m. or Wednesday evening at 6-7:30 p.m. on November 14 in room C301. Registration is ongoing. Books may be purchased for $10 from Tonya Higgins, office W211.
Exploring Theology through Making Art Sundays | November 11 and November 25 3:00 - 4:30 pm |K306 Multi-generational class from fourth graders to 102 years young! Join us as we put into art words to live by and make inspiring reminders of the Advent season. No artistic talent required. Reservations needed for the event and for childcare. For more information, contact Tracey Daniel at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 247. Registration required the Sunday one week prior to each class at www.whitememorial.org/register.
STEPUP’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY: SAVE THE DATE
This year, StepUp Ministry is celebrating 30 years of serving the Raleigh community, in large part because of the support we have received from White Memorial. We hope you will save the date and join us for our 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, January 26, 2019, with our guest emcee, Christopher Edmonston. Our 30th celebration will begin by honoring Art Ross, a longtime friend of StepUp, in a pre-event for our host committee. If you are interested in joining our host committee, please contact Lydia Pickard,
[email protected] or (919) 781-0156 ext. 122. Host Committee tickets are $250 per person. General tickets are $100 and will go on sale early in December.
HELP ALLIANCE MEDICAL MINISTRY PATIENTS BEAT THE FLU THIS SEASON... HOST A FLU KIT DRIVE! MATERIALS NEEDED FOR EACH FLU KIT:
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3 small individual packages of Advil 1 small tissue pack 10 sugar free cough drops 1 small bottle antibacterial hand sanitizer
CHURCHWIDE COLLECTION! HELP PUT KITS TOGETHER AT SHOW UP AND SERVE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 & DECEMBER 1 10 AM WMPC MONTHLY | NOVEMBER 2018 | PAGE 9
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NOVEMBER 11/7 SPAGHETTI SUPPER (RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED)
11/14 LOMBARDY CHICKEN (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
11/21 NO DINNER 11/28 PORK LOIN WITH PEACHY MUSTARD SAUCE (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
REGISTER FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS ONLINE:
WWW.WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG/REGISTER THIS YEAR, IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED ONLINE FOR THE WEEK’S DINNER YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL ON MONDAY MORNING AT 10:00 A.M. THIS WILL BE YOUR NOTICE THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL THE OFFICE BY NOON TUESDAY.
Be a Friend to White Memorial’s Mission Partner
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Haiti Outreach Ministries
Help Provide 800-1,000 Healthy Kids Kits! Here’s what to do. Fill a gallon Ziploc bag with the following: -
toothbrush and toothpaste bar of soap wash cloth wide tooth comb nail clippers several Band-Aids small gender-neutral toy or gift (stuffed toy, car, yo-yo, etc.) - $2.00 (to help cover the cost of transporting bags to Haiti) * Please remove all packaging before filling the Ziploc bag * Return sealed bags to a bin in The Connector Collection received between November 15 and December 31
TURKEY DINNER COLLECTION NOVEMBER 11 & DECEMBER 9
It’s almost that time! We will be holding our annual Turkey Dinner Collection on November 11 and December 9 from 8-11 a.m. We offer curbside pickup by Carol Copeland Courtyard. DINNERS WILL GO TO: • LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES • STEPUP MINISTRY • MAYVIEW/OBERLIN COMMUNITY
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ITEMS COLLECTED ARE: • 1 FROZEN TURKEY OR HAM • 1 BOX INSTANT POTATOES OR 1 LARGE CAN OF YAMS • 1 JAR OR CAN OF GRAVY • 1 BOX DRESSING • 1 CAN CRANBERRY SAUCE • 1 LARGE CAN GREEN BEANS • 1 LARGE CAN OF FRUIT
Save the Date
White Memorial Senior Adults, Keenagers and Friends Spring Trip to Charleston
April 9-12, 2019
Back by popular demand, our 2019 trip is to the historic and award-winning city of Charleston, SC. Planned activities include a carriage tour, Magnolia Plantation Tour, Historic Charleston Walking Tour, Harbor Tour, Patriots Point Tour and more. Flyers with trip details are available in Witherspoon Lobby.
NOVEMBER 1 / K100 SISTER MARY MARGARET WEBER: INSIGHTS OF CHRISTIAN MYTHICS NOVEMBER 8 / K100 CONNIE HUDSON: FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES NOVEMBER 15 TRIP TO RALEIGH DENIM FACTORY NOVEMBER 22 THANKSGIVING, NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 29/ K100 REESE EDWARDS: BEING “OUR” AGE
Advent/Christmas Greenery Memorials and Honoraria Contributions in memory of a loved one or in honor of a family member, friend or member of the church family are welcomed. Contributions may be for any amount; suggested gift is $20 or more. All those honored or memorialized will be listed in the bulletin inserts on December 23 and Christmas Eve services.
Flowers, greenery and poinsettias will adorn our worship spaces throughout Advent and Christmas. Small poinsettias will be delivered to homebound members or members in nursing homes. Contributions will go into a fund used for all decorations in the sanctuary, chapel and OnPoint worship space for Advent and Christmas, and to fund other Advent activities. Contributions received in excess of the cost for Advent and Christmas
flowers, greenery, and related events will be used to supply flowers on other Sundays during the year. Use the form below to list who is being memorialized or honored and who is making the gift. All requests must be in the church office by noon on Monday, December 17. Send your contribution to Rebecca Turner, and call her at 919-834-3425, ext. 222, with questions.
Advent/Christmas Greenery Memorials and Honoraria Please Print. DEADLINE: Noon on Monday, December 17 Name of Donor: ___________________________________________________________Phone: ____________________ Given:
_______ in honor of
or
_______ in memory of (first and last names only — no titles, please )
(Name) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (Name) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Amount of donation: __________________________________________________________________________________ Mail to the attention of Rebecca Turner, WMPC, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC 27608
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Christmas Share is an alternative giving program, started by Presbyterian Women over 25 years ago, where you can make donations to church-supported agencies and international mission partners. Over the years we have contributed more than $900,000 to our community and world. One check is sent to each agency after Christmas. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Decide which agencies you would like to make contributions. 2. Put the amount beside the agency. 3. Make one check for the total amount to: White Memorial Christmas Share. 4. Bring form by the Christmas Share table located in The Connector on Sundays during Advent between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. and at the 10:30 coffee hour, the December Presbyterian Women’s Luncheon, or bring by Gloria Johnson’s office anytime after November 1. You can receive a Christmas card to send to family & friends with each $5 donation. 5. The contribution to Christmas Share will appear on your church financial statement. 6. After Christmas, we will issue one check to each agency for the total amount contributed. INTERNATIONAL MISSION (IM) ______ Distribute where needed for IM ______ Haiti: Ministries with children ______ Russia: Partner church in Smolensk ______ Poland: Scholarships for seminary students ______ Middle East - Scholarships (Mar Elias School at Ibilim) ______ Santuario Hispanic Fellowship
Help StepUp Children Shop for Parents
Children love to pick out items for parents or special adults in their lives. This is the seventh year of the Shop for Parents Store, to be held on Tuesday, December 4. Each StepUp child has the opportunity to pick out several gifts and have them wrapped. We need your help with items for men and women: holiday-themed items, pot holders, dish towels, gift sets, gloves/scarves, wallets, ties, tools kits, flashlights/batteries, candles, or any item that would make a great gift for a child to choose (new items only). Bring items to Gloria Johnson’s office in the Witherspoon Building, W301, by Monday, December 3.
Name _________________________________________________________________ COMMUNITY MINISTRY (CM) ______ Distribute where needed for CM ______ A Place at the Table ______ Alliance Medical Ministry ______ Autism Society ______ Big Brothers/Big Sisters ______ Boys/Girls Clubs ______ Club Horizon Emmaus House ______ FIGS (Filling in the Gaps) ______ Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC = ______ Glenaire Scholarship Fund ______ Green Chair Project ______ Habitat for Humanity Haven House Healing Transitions ______ Helene Foundation ______ Interact Justice Matters ______ Life Experiences Loaves and Fishes =
______ Mayview Learning Center-CIS ______ Meals on Wheels ______ National Alliance for Mental Illness ______ Project Enlightenment Foundation ______ SAFEchild ______ Saint Saviour’s Center ______ Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen ______ StepUp ______ Tammy Lynn Center ______ Transitions Life Care (Hospice) ______ Triangle Family Services ______ Triangle Pastoral Counseling ______ Triangle Reading Service ______ Urban Ministries ______ Wake Relief ______ Wake Smiles ______ Wheels4Hope
Contribute now Through December 24 Gloria Johnson’s office Sundays through December 23 The Connector December 10 Presbyterians Women’s luncheon
Christmas Share is an alternative giving program, started by Presbyterian
WMPC MONTHLY | NOVEMBER 2018 | PAGE 12 Women over 25 years ago, where you can make donations to church-supported agencies and international mission partners. Over the years we have
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.
YOUTH GROUP @WHITEMEMORIAL
• November 4 MS & HS Youth Group 5-7 p.m., Dinner $5, Gym
CHURCH LEAGUE BASKETBALL
• November 9, Registration closes
THIS MONTH
• Sabbath Sunday, November 25
• MS Impact Groups, November 11 5-6:30 p.m., Host Homes
• Joy Gift Worship Service December 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• International Book Club November 11, noon-1 p.m. C-301, Online Registration needed • HS Connections, November 11 5-6:30 p.m., K100 & Pickard Hall
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE 2019 EVENTS
• Youth and Family Pizza Dinner November 18, 5-5:30 p.m., Open Gym
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2019 Youth Lockout Middle and High School Students January 18 - January 19 7 p.m.-7 a.m.
• Screenagers, November 18 5:30-7 p.m. Sanctuary
• Youth Sunday January 27, 2019
High School and Middle School Basketball Registration Registration Deadline: November 9 (online) Registration Fee $40 Forms available Youth Ministry office (W119) or online at www.whitememorial.org/youth/forms/ Regular season games begin January 5
WMPC Youth Ministry will be showing this documentary which discusses the research around growing up in a tech saturated world. For students and parents. Open to the public. There will be a discussion following the movie.
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MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to
WMPC!
Beginnings Class September 23 & 30, 2018
SARAH BETH BARNES by certificate of transfer from Galatia Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, NC. Sarah is an attorney.
RACHEL AND JASON CREEL by profession of faith and baptism. Rachel is a CRNA, Jason is a CPA. They have one child, Harvey.
KRISTIN AND JOHN ESHAM by reaffirmation of faith and profession of faith, respectively. John is in sales. They have three children: Greer, Lane and Beau.
KATHY HILANDS by certificate of transfer from Brentwood United Methodist in Brentwood, TN. Kathy is retired. White Memorial relatives include her daughter and her family, Kelly, Wade, Jackson and Elizabeth Monroe.
LINDSEY HORTON by profession of faith. Lindsey is a recruiter. WMPC MONTHLY | NOVEMBER 2018 | PAGE 14
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS
Beginnings Class September 23 & 30, 2018
WES LIPPMAN by certificate of transfer from St. John’s Episcopal Church in McLean, VA. John is a Product Manager for Verizon. He is married to Katie and they have three daughters: Ellie, Maggie and Annie.
JESSICA AND ZAC LONG by reaffirmation of faith. Jessica and Zac are both in healthcare management. They have an infant son, Grady. Jessica’s parents, the Tribbetts, have also joined in this class. BART NORMAN by certificate of transfer from Kirk of Kildaire, Cary, NC. Bart is an attorney and married to Cate Church Norman, Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care at WMPC. They have two boys, Eli and Sam.
MEREDITH AND ADAM PIPER by certificate of transfer from Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. Meredith is a CPA and Adam is in Public Affairs. They have a daughter, Paige.
KATE POPLIN by certificate of transfer from Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Camden, SC. Kate is in sales and married to Dave.
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MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS
Beginnings Class September 23 & 30, 2018
CARSON AND ZACK SCHUCH by certificate of transfer. Carson is in Advertising, Zach in Sales/Marketing. They have a daughter, Smith.
JOHN SIERRA by reaffirmation of faith. John is a neuroradiologist and is marred to Judi, who is a member.
CATHY AND MARK TRIBBETT by certificate of transfer from Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. Cathy is a CPA and Mark a Healthcare Executive. Their daughter, Jessica Long and her husband, Zac joined in this class, too.
NEW MEMBERS ARE RECEIVED FOUR TIMES A YEAR, AFTER A TWO-DAY BEGINNINGS CLASS. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.WHITEMEMORIALORG/JOIN OR CONTACT ELIZABETH VIOHL AT 919-834-3425, EXT. 206 OR
[email protected]
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“A n d a L i t t l e C h i l d S h a l l L e a d T h e m ” - I s a i a h 1 1 : 6
The CHILD of GOD of Promise Christ Child HOPE love peaCe joY LIGHT
ADVENT 2018 WORSHIP Sunday, December 3
Wednesday, December 19*
First Sunday of Advent 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.: Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m.: OnPoint@1704 - Pickard Joy Gift, 5:30 p,m., Sanctuary**
Mid-week Worship, 6:30 p.m., Chapel**
Wednesday, December 5 Mid-week Worship, 6:30 p.m., Chapel**
Sunday, December 9 Second Sunday of Advent 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.: Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m.: OnPoint@1704 - Pickard
Monday, December 10 Presbyterian Women Advent Worship 11:30 a.m., Sanctuary**
Wednesday, December 12* Mid-week Worship, 6:30 p.m., Chapel**
Sunday, December 16 Third Sunday of Advent 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.: Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m.: OnPoint@1704 - Pickard
Sunday, December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.: Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m.: OnPoint@1704 - Pickard
Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Bell Services 3:00 & 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Candlelight Lessons and Carols 6 p.m., Sanctuary and OnPoint@1704** 11 p.m., Sanctuary
Sunday, December 30 Combined Worship Service 8:15 & 10 a.m.: Sanctuary Wednesday Together Dinner prior to worship *Dinner reservations required **Childcare reservations needed (12/3 - Joy Gift childcare for ages 3 & under) (12/5 - Spaghetti Supper/no reservations needed) (12/24 - Nursery care offered for 6 p.m. Candelight Lessons and Carols)
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On Saturday, October 4, the Community Service Committee kicked off their first Show Up and Serve event of the year. Approximately 70 volunteers successfully packaged 10,134 meals for Rise Against Hunger! It was a great morning of service and fellowship as WMPC members of all ages along with our friends from the Divan Center and Scout Troop 395 worked together to complete the task.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 A Conversation with Kate Bowler SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Habitat Wall Build Show Up and Serve SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Pop Up Kate Bowler Discussion Evensong SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Beginnings Class International Book Club Turkey Dinner Collection WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom Sabbatical Report from Christopher SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Habitat Presbyterian Build SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Beginnings Class Sunday School Teacher Advent Workshop THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AND 23 Church Facilities Closed for Thanksgiving MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AND 27 Advent Study: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Show Up and Serve SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Joy Gift Service WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Midweek Worship SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 International Book Club Turkey Dinner Collection Sounds on Oberlin Concert Series: Bach Advent Concert-Mary’s Song MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 Presbyterian Women Advent Worship & Worship WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Midweek Worship WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Midweek Worship MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Bell Services Candlelight Lessons and Carols TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 AND 26 Church Facilities Closed for Christmas
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