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Volume 40
Issue 11Denbigh Presbyterian Church
Our Church Staff
Pastor
The Reverend Deborah Dail
Ministerial Intern
Rusty Norton
Director of Childrens/Youth Ministries
Liz Marshall
Director of Music Ministries
Dr. Kelly Montgomery
Administrative Assistant
Wanda Hale
Sexton Team
Mark, June, Lauren and Nick Tessarolo
Pre-Kindergarten Director
Maggie Vincelette
Nursery CoordinatorAlicia Lewis
The Denbigh Digest ispublishedmonthly on the third or fourth
MondayThe deadline for items
to be included is 9:00 AMon that Monday
Comments or Questions?
Contact the church officeat 877-2048 or e-mail us
[email protected]
December 17, 2012
Inside this issue:
Upcoming Events 1
Worship/Finance/Music 2
Stewardship/Endowment 3
Outreach 4-6
Session News 7
Adult Education 8Pre-Kindergarten/IT 9
Fellowship 10
Childrens and Youth Ministry 11
Congregational Care 12
Birthdays 13
New Members 14-15
Calendar 16
Next IssueJanuary 28, 2013
Christmas Eve Services
6:30 PM Childrens/Family Service
with communion
9:00 PM Traditional Service withcommunion and candle
lighting
Annual Congregational and
Corporation MeetingJanuary 20, 2013
OurAnnual Congregational and Corporation Meetinghas been called
forSunday, January, 20, 2013immediately following the worship
service. The
Annual Report, which includes the 2013 budget, will bee-mailed
to those on our contact list, mailed to those whonormally receive
the Digest through the mail and postedon our DPC website. Hard
copies will also be availablefor pick-up on January 13. Everyone is
encouraged to at-tend the Annual Congregational and Corporation
meeting
on January 20, 2013.
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Church Record Active Membership (403)
Attendance 12/2 12/9 12/16
Worship 139 168 193
Nurseries 4 13 15Sunday School 22 25 46
Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper
Please join us in celebrating the Lords Supper on Sunday,
December 23 and at both the
6:30 and 9:00 PM Christmas Eve services. Communion will also be
served on Sunday,
January 6. Please prayerfully prepare for the celebration of the
Lords Supper.
CHURCH BUDGET
Actual Year to Date November 30, 2012
Total Income $ 256,511.82
Total Expenses $ 253,830.74
Net Difference $ 2,681.08
The Finance Committee has been advertising unsuccessfully for a
volunteer to fill the ChurchTreasurers position beginning in
January 2013. This position will now be advertised as a paid
part time position. An applicant should have a strong knowledge
of accounting principles,knowledge of payroll, accounts payable and
receivable, and the software QuickBooks. If youare interested or
know of someone who is interested in applying, please send a resume
to thechurch office. If you have questions, please call John
Fleming, 757-249-3574.
Director of Music Notes
Thank you Choir, Hand Bells, Orchestra, Youth Soloists and
Ensembles, and Special GuestArtists for sharing your musical gifts
in 2012! Your selfless, loving contributions add meaning
and depth to the worship servicesIn His Name.Kelly
Montgomery
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ENDOWMENT STATUS
Balance Jan 1, 2012 $16,484
Increase Jan 1 to Sep 1 + 4,212
Balance Sep 1 $20,696
Goal for Dec 31 $25,000
Needed by December 31 4,304
Please help us meet the goal for 2012. If you are required to
withdraw funds from your IRA
account at year end or if you are a member who is selling a
stock that has grown in value this
year, consider taking advantage of IRS tax laws which may allow
you to take a full tax
deduction versus paying taxes on the growth amount.
Thank you to all who have turned in their2013 pledge cards.
Plans for the ministry of ourchurch for the coming year are based
on these pledges.
If you have not turned in your pledge card and would like to
commit to the work and outreach
of our church, please do so by putting it in the offering plate
or giving it to the church office.
As of December 19 we have received 87 pledges totaling
$224,072.
Each year on the Sunday before Christmas, Presbyterian
congregations express pro-found appreciation for our clergy and
other servants of the Church by receiving the ChristmasJoy
Offering. We honor our church leaders both for their faithfulness
in tending to our spiri-tual needs and in recognition of their
decision, in many cases, to answer the call to ministry
rather than pursue a life of material comfort.
The Christmas Joy Offering provides a way to give thanks, and
much-needed support, to
active and retired church workers and their families who are
struggling with urgent financialneeds. Its a wonderful opportunity
for those who have been blessed with the means to ex-
press their generosity and, at the same time, support important
needs in the PC(USA) commu-nity.
A Presbyterian tradition for nearly 70 years, the Christmas Joy
Offering gives vital fund-ing to the Assistance Program of the
Board of Pensions as well as to Presbyterian-related ra-cial-ethnic
schools and colleges. It is one of the four special offerings
designated by thePC(USA) General Assembly to provide congregations
direct ways to support those in need.
The Christmas Joy Offering will be collected on Sunday, December
23.
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Some suggestions for DUCOs pantry:
Meat Peanut butter Fruit Jelly/Jam (Item is very Low) Cereal
Spaghetti sauce Pasta Dry Potatoes Beans Canned meals (stew,
ravioli,
etc.)
Rice Dry milk (individual pkgs.)
Jello Baby food and formula
Food items should becanned/boxed/non-perishable
S.H.A.R.E.January 2013 S.H.A.R.E. orders can be placed the week
of January 7-11. Theorders will be placed on Monday, January 14 at
10:00 AM and will be distributedin the Narthex area of Denbigh
Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 26 from7:00-7:30 AM. All
orders must be picked up by 7:30 AM. Volunteers cannot be
held responsible for orders which are not picked up.
Denbigh Presbyterian Church mem-
bers will work at the Food Bank on
Saturday, January 26, 2013. For
more information contact Terry
Hall.
Christmas Families
This year our congregation has generously provided Christmas
gifts, a Christmasmeal and food for children during the school
break for 23 families with a total of55 children. Thank you to our
Local Missions Team for leading this ministry.
Thank you to all who contributed time, money, food and
gifts.
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The annual garage sale is just around the corner in the Spring
of 2013.It is time to start saving your treasures. Please note that
we cannotaccept items at the church at this time due to limited
storage space.
It is very helpful if you can price all of the items ahead of
time. We will
not be collecting clothing, shoes, etc. Those items can be
donated tolocal charities. All proceeds will go to support the 2013
Haiti MissionTeam.
Douglas Rogers gave his 12th annual classical guitar concert to
benefit Haiti at DPC onSunday, December 2. He has asked that the
offering of$507 be designated for the clean
drinking water projects. As always, the concert was exceptional.
Our thanks to Douglas.
Confections for a Cause was a fantastic success. The auction
raised approximately $2,600.
Thank you to all those who donated items for the silent auction
and to those who participatedin the event. All proceeds go to the
2013 Haiti Mission Team Fund.
Are you wondering what to purchase that friend or family member
who has everything? Con-sider making a contribution to one or more
of the Haiti projects in honor of your loved
one. You can make your donation and receive a gift card to give
or send to the person you arehonoring. The card has photographs of
the Haiti projects and a description of the work beingdone in Haiti
through Bruce and Deb Robinson. Please see Dale Pennell to make
donationsand obtain cards.
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Summary of December 11, 2012 Stated Session Meeting
1. Examined and received William Sneddon as a new member of DPC
uponhis profession of faith and approved his baptism.
2. Approved the recommended budget for 2013 in the amount
of$311,725.
3. Approved housing allowance for 2013 for Rev. Dail in the
amount of$28,402.
4. Received report from Dale Pennell on the October Presbytery
meeting.
5. Discussed and approved report of the 2011 church financial
review.
6. Received and approved the report of the financial review of
the
Pre-Kindergarten.7. Discussed results of meetings between
Denbigh and Second Newport
News Churches.
8. Received report of the December 6, 2012 called Meeting that
acceptedthe FSI proposed work to fix church foundation problems.
Work shouldbe scheduled between June 10 and July 15, 2013.
Summary of December 16,2012 Called Session Meeting
1. Examined and received Fred and Elizabeth (Beth) Wong as
newmembers of DPC by certificate of transfer and placed their
daughterCassandra on the DPC baptized roll.
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The next Women of FaithBible study begins January 14, 2013.
James, Jesus' own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how
one
glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a
disciple.Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other
ways,James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any
other NewTestament book. Topics in this study include: joy,
hardship, faith, rever-sal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom,
gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue,
humility, and prayer.
If you are new to our Womens Bible Studies or new to Denbigh
Presbyterian
Church, we hope you will join us. We laugh a lot, cry at times,
lean on each other
often, fellowship, and really enjoy being in Gods Word together.
Our video
leader, Beth Moore, will constantly challenge us to think
differently about our
own daily walk with God and to search further into this faithful
jour-
ney. Through her infectious energy and well-researched points of
view, we will
discover paths that we might never have taken before. Childcare
will be avail-
able.
Ladies, beginningJanuary 14, 2013,
please join us each
Monday evening
from 6:30-8:30 PM
for this 8-week study
by Beth Moore,James Mercy
Triumphs.
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Our annual Christmas Chapel was a success! The children sang
and
rang bells, and it was such a joy to see. Thank you to Rusty
Norton forreading the Christmas story and to Reverend Dail for
playing the piano.Their participation was an essential piece of our
program.
Registration for next school year will begin for DPC families on
Janu-ary 29and for DPPKs returning families on February 4. After
our Christ-mas break, be on the look out for more information about
the classes of-fered and registration/tuition fees.
Even though we are gearing up for next years registration
process,we do still have openings in this years classes. If you
know someone who
is looking for a quality pre-kindergarten program for their
child, pleasepass along our information. We have openings in our 2
year old class,our T/Th 3 year old class, and our M-Th 4 year old
class. (For our 2 yearold class, students must be turning 3 before
March 30, 2013.)
Maggie Vincelette
DPPK Director
Seeking help with the Information Technology Committee.
Do you have some skills with Computers, Telephones, or
Audio-Visual to include running avideo camera, projector or just
setting up a TV and DVD player?
Well, if you do or would like to learn how, I have a fabulous
opportunity for you! We are look-ing for some volunteers to help
out in various ways, such as assisting in setting up and takingdown
the projector for Sunday morning announcements, recording worship
services and spe-
cial events, setting up A/V equipment for special events or
helping out in several other ways.
If you are able to help out on a continuing basis or just
occasionally please contact Pete Mar-
shall, 874-3672 or see me at church. Any help is appreciated.
Pete Marshall
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Prime Timers January 20 - Vive la Franceas the Prime Timers will
have a Quiche Luncheon after the
congregational meeting in the Fellowship Room. Sign-ups will be
taken on January 6and 13.
February 17Luncheon in the Fellowship Room after worship,
sponsored by Presbyterian
Women and High School Youth.
Plans are being formulated for a one-day tour in the spring to
Edenton, NC. It is a charmingand quaint town to visit and the tour
will include lunch.
If any Prime Timer has an idea for the group to participate in
and would like to take charge of it,
please contact Elaine. We are always looking for interesting and
fun things to do!
Tackle Hunger with us!
The youth of DPC will be collecting canned goods or monetary
donations to help fight hungerin our community from January 20
through February 3. A container will be in the narthex for
you to drop off your canned goods. All donations will go to
Denbigh United Christian Out-reach (D.U.C.O.). Last year we
collected 27 canned goods and $459.66.
Mark your calendars for the Souper Bowl Luncheon held February
3, 2013 following theworship service. Sign up on the bulletin board
to bring a pot of soup, chili or dessert. Last yearwe had 18 crock
pots! You don't want to miss this mingling. You will be able to
sample allsoups. If you have any questions, please see Liz
Marshall.
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Faith Weaver Friends
Faith Weaver Friends are on break and will return January 30,
2013.
Attendance at Faith Weaver Friends
12/5 12/12
Children 30 33
Adults 23 23
Total 53 56
Faith Weaver Friends
Thank you to all my volunteers that helped with Faith Weaver
Friends. This program could nothave run without you! I truly
appreciate every one of you.
Our spring session will begin January 30, 2013 at 5:45 PM. If
you volunteered during the fallterm, please let me know if you will
be returning. If you would like to volunteer for the firsttime for
our spring term, please contact me.
Spring Session tuition is $15.00 for the first child, $10.00 for
the second child (not to exceed
$30.00 per family). This helps cover the cost of dinner and
supplies.
If you have any questions about Faith Weaver Friends please
contact me at
[email protected].
Liz Marshall
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Joan Kiser
Rhett Hickman
Conner, grand nephew of Darlene Mays-
TittmanMyrna Bickhart
Jerry Helms
Amelia Britts daughter-in-law
Marianne Williams father
Michelle Ramdeholls mother and brother
Trudy Bowmans husband
Kathy Baldwins father
Leslie Maloney
Jamie Eason
Pete Buchanan
Stephanie Harris
Anne Averys sister-in-law
Chip Shefeltons father
Morris Kincaid
Beth Coulson
Sadie Johnson
Phil Gruber
Johnny Ames
LuAnn JusinoRebecca Powell
Betty Roach
Alistair Paton, brother of Rita Stevens and
Lillie Gagliardi
Paul Reynolds father, Paul
Janeane Reynolds father
Rebecca DuHamels mother
Preston DuHamels mother
Ben Ellis, surgeryRobert and Sarah Brown, travel
Diana Woodall, Pat Hortons daughter
Julie Dalton
Tim Jacoby
Tom Joyce Bruce Baffer Chris Rupp
Robert Depp Caroline Joyce Michael SheaPete Marshall Lee Holfert
Daniel Jones
Jennifer
Lambert
David Baird Joel Silva
David Powers Jacob Mayes Kelly Keene
Jonathan
Graebener
Dan
Barnhart
David
Burroughs
Terri Minch Osner Daniel Troyer Rob Phelps
Lazaro Durruty
Mark Manoso Ryan Jones James OSuna
Jennifer Hale Will iams
Derrick Parker Fred Wong
Ricardo Marquez
Bruce and Deb Robinson
Kirk
McCullough
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4 Suzanne Kinkade
5 Katje Roach
6 Heaven Lamb
6 Lorenzo Grant
6 Terry Dudash
7 Katie Depp
7 Tyler Spruill
9 Joanna Daniels
10 Keith Pennell
12 Cameron Dail
15 Connie Hunt
15 Jennifer Lambert
16 Daniel Ellis
16 Nancy Fairfield
19 Mary Lee Dunn
20 Jeanne Bensten
21 Alicia Lewis
22 Kayla Haupt
24 John Robert Amos
25 Norman Baffer
25 Maria King
25 Dallas Marchese
A27 Tim & Debbie Jacoby
27 Donna Dellinger
28 Crystal Durruty
28 JewLeigha Harris
31 Bob Amos
Howard and
Carolyn Vassos
Terry and Quentin
Dudash
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Fred, Beth and
Cassandra Wong
James, Junior and
Uma Uma
Chip, Barbara, Bayley
and Kinsey Shefelton
Juanita and Alexis
SingletaryVanessa
Gamble
Dean and
Mary Nell Adams
Bill Sneddon
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Fred WongFred is a third generation military servicemember and
Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Fred ismarried with one daughter,
Cassandra.Freds interests include history, art, and clas-
sical mythology. On the side, Fred is ahobby artist and does
various character de-signs in watercolor and other mixed media.
___________________________________________
Sarah Elizabeth (Beth) WongBeth is from Columbus, Nebraska. Beth
andFred were married in March 2003 and havea daughter Cassandra who
is 7 years old.She is a stay-at-home mom and sings in the
DPC
choir.___________________________________________________________________________________
Dean Adams
Dean is married with 2 daughters, 3 step-
daughters, 7 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. Dean is the
youngest of 7children raised in rural Kansas, and he spent30 years
in the Air Force after attending Jun-ior college in Coffeyville.
Dean acceptedChrist and was baptized in a Baptist church.Dean is
looking forward to membership atDPC and helping where and when he
is able.
Mary Nell Adams
Mary Nell was born in Orlando Florida, butgrew up in historic
Gettysburg, Pennsyl-vania the oldest of 6 children. Mary Nelland
her family attended the Presbyterian
Church in Gettysburg where she attendedthe youth groups, junior
and senior choirsand was confirmed in 9th grade. Mary Nellis a
graduate of Gettysburg College and hasa Masters degree in
Elementary Education
from Towson College. Mary Nell chose tobe a stay-at-home mom
when her 3 girlswere small, then taught 2nd grade for Isle ofWight
County Public Schools. After 17years she was promoted to the 3rd
grade
where she taught for an additional 11 years.Dean has always been
a great support toMary Nell and assisted by grading papers,helping
in the classroom, and having dinnerready each night when she
arrived home.Dean and Mary Nell now enjoy retirementwith traveling
to see our wonderful countryand visiting with friends and
family.
James Uma
James was born a Presbyterian in Nigeria.
He moved to the USA and became a memberof Lochearn Presbyterian
Church in Balti-more, Maryland. He was ordained as anelder in 2008
and also held the positions oftreasurer of the mens council and
chair of
buildings and grounds. He is divorced with2 children, Uma (13)
and Junior (11).
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Vanessa GambleVanessa is married to Charles Gamble andtogether
they have a blended family of 4adult children: Charles, Juanita,
Michael,and Jackie and 8 grandchildren. She was
baptized at 11 years of age and attendedChapels 1 and 3 on
Langley Air Force Base
as a youth and adult. Previously she has at-tended New Beech
Grove Baptist Churchand Bethel Temple Assembly of God. SinceJanuary
2007, she has been serving as achurch administrative assistant,
first part-time and now full-time, at WilliamsburgPresbyterian
Church. She enjoys her workand finds it very fulfilling. Vanessa
lovesreading, swimming, traveling, movies, mu-
seums, beading and rubber stamping. Sheenjoys any type of
festival or arts and craftshows and spending time with family
andfriends. She volunteers with the Susan G.Komen for the Cure and
attends Bible StudyFellowship. She enjoys opportunities thatallow
her to give back to others. She enjoysattending DPC and being a
part of Faith
Weaver Friends.
Charles (Chip) Shefelton
Chip has been married to Barbara Shefeltonsince May 1998. He has
two wonderfulchildren, Bayley (12) and Kinsey (11). Hehas been with
the Department of VeteransAffairs since December 1987. He
enjoys
playing golf, tennis, and being with his fam-ily. Chip grew up
most of his life outside of
Richmond. He has 3 brothers and he grewup in a Presbyterian
church.____________________________________________________________________________________
Juanita SingletaryJuanita is a single mother of an
18-year-oldcollege freshman, Nicole-Danyelle, and a12-year-old 6th
grader, Alexis. Both girlsattend DPC with her and Alexis
attendsFaith Weaver Friends. Juanita is a disabled
veteran and a full-time student at ThomasNelson Community
College where she isstudying accounting. She is scheduled
tograduate in May of 2013. She was baptizedwhen she was 19 at First
Baptist ChurchDenbigh. Juanita enjoys reading and watch-ing crime
solving mysteries, watching herdaughter play sports, cooking and
spendingtime with her family.
William (Bill) Sneddon
Bill has been an active member at the AirForce Chapels at
Langley Air Force Base.He has lived just along the road from
DPCsince 1968, but he has only recently at-tended services here. He
was impressed bythe quality of the service and pertinency ofeach
sermon. Members and acquaintanceshave made him welcome here at each
visit.Bill enjoys reading and makes quilts ofvalor for returning
soldiers.
NEW
MEMBERS
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January
2013
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
Office
Closed
7:30 OA (Rm 9)
2Pre-K TeachersWorkday
6:30 Choir7:45 Bells
3Pre-K
re-opens
7:00 DPC and
Second NN (Rm 9)8:00 AA (FR,CR)
4 5
10:00 AA
(FR,CR)
69:15 Sunday School10:30 Worship /Com-
munion
710:00 PG (P)
89:45 Pre-K Chapel
(S)11:00 EASE Support
Group (FR,CR)
7:30 OA (Rm 9)
9Start PrintingAnnual Reports9:45 Pre-K Chapel(S)
6:30 Choir
7:45 Bells
10
7:00 WorshipVision & Planning(L)8:00 AA (FR,CR)
11 1210:00 AA
(FR,CR)
13Distribute Annual
Reports9:15 Sunday School10:30 Worship/Officer
Installation
11:45 Usher/Greeter
Training
1410:00 PG (P)
6:30-8:30Womens BS(S,EW)
1510:00 Esther Cir-
cle(L)10:00 Lydia Circle7:00 Session (FR)
7:00 Priscilla Circle@ Pennells7:30 OA (Rm 9)
16
6:30 Choir7:45 Bells
17
7:00 DPC andSecond NN (Rm 9)
8:00 AA (FR,CR)
18 1910:00 AA
(FR,CR)
noon PTs
decorate FR
209:15 Sunday School10:30 Worship
11:45 Annual Congrega-
tional Meeting12:45 PTs Luncheon
(FR,K)
21Office
Closed
6:30-8:30Womens BS(S,EW)
229:45 Pre-K Chapel
(S)
7:30 OA (Rm9)
239:45 Pre-K Chapel (S)
6:30 Choir7:45 Bells
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8:00 AA (FR,CR)
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5:30 Food Bank7:00 SHARE
(N)10:00 AA
(FR,CR)
9:00 PEVAMeeting at St.
Andrew PC
279:15 Sunday School10:30 Worship
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DIGEST10:00 PG (P)
6:30-8:30
Womens BS(S,EW)
29
7:30 OA (Rm 9)
30
5:45 Faith Weaver
Friends Resumes6:30 Choir7:45 Bells
31
8:00 AA (FR,CR)
AAAlcoholics AnonymousSSanctuary PGPrayer Group
MOCMen of the ChurchEASEEarly Alzheimers Supportand Education
WOCWomen of
the Church HSHigh SchoolFWFFaith Weaver Friends
P-Parlor or Pastors OfficeCR-Conference Room L-Library
EWEducation WingMSMiddle School KKitchen
OAOvereaters Anonymous PEVAPresbytery of Eastern VirginiaBSBible
Study PTs PrimeTimers FR-Fellowship Room
