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Keeping Up with
Covenant Presbyterian Church News
Come join us for lunch on the first Sundays of each month, immediately following worship! January’s lunch – CHILI! It will warm us up on a cold January day! These monthly lunches will be hosted by the Congregational Care Ministry Team. You do not have to bring anything, just yourselves. Donations will gladly be accepted to offset the cost of the food. See you there!!
The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on January 13. Please bring non-perishable food items for our local food pantries
A Reminder
First Sunday Lunch, January 6th
JANUARY 2019
Ordination and Installation of Elders Come join us for a special service of worship on Sunday, January 6 at 11:00 am as we or-dain and install new leadership. After a period of training and study with Pastor Debbie,
new elders Steve Hicks, Heather Wolfgang, Karen Marsh and Steve Buus will be ordained and/or installed in the Session Class of 2021. We are grateful for the service of outgoing elders Paula Perry, Carol Rich, and Pete Dun-low. Please keep all our elders in your prayers as they con-tinue to discern God’s spirit moving among us and through us.
After a period of study, exploring their Christian faith with Pastor Debbie, Allan and Walker Driver, Megan Buus, and Rachel Page are ready to make their Profession of Faith during worship on January 6th. We are so proud of their demonstration of Christian discipleship and joyfully welcome them into full membership in our faith community.
Confirmation Class Presented
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The congregation is invited to come and hear the results of the congregation-wide survey which you completed in October. The Session participated in a 3 hour assessment of the results in November and they presented a summary of those results at a gathering in December. (The second gathering scheduled in Decem-ber was snowed out!) We are offering two additional opportunities for you to hear the results:
Sunday, January 6 during our chili lunch immediately following worship. Sunday, January 13 at 9:00 AM. Breakfast will be provided.
The presenters are Tim VanGelder, Lisa Bailey and Barbara Sneade. If you have questions, please give them a call or email them.
Survey Results
Did you know? In the Presbyterian Church the congregation votes on three things: the election of your leaders, the call of a pastor or matters related to that call, and the encumbrance of property. All other matters are the responsibility of the Session.
Church Staff: Reverend Debbie Osterhoudt, 478-363-2010 (mobile)
Reverend Bob Borland
Transitional Pastor
Pastor Emeritus
Directors of Christian Ed.
Administrative Assistant
Minister of Music
Clerk of Session
Church Treasurer
Accounts Receivable
Webmaster
Linda Berry Dorine Newton
Wanda Ramm
Fred Lanzi
Carol Rich
Judy McCurdy
Lisa Bailey
The Member Directory is ready for pick up. Copies will be in the narthex and outside the church office. If your information is incorrect, please contact the Church Office at 919-365-7979 or [email protected].
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Members – Debbie Lawler, Tom Martin, Carol Rich, Ron Hall, Bill McCurdy, Wanda Ramm Assisted Living - Beth Lewter (Zebulon House), John Chambers (Crescent Green of Carrboro),
Peggy Fink (Brookdale, Wake Forest), Louise Weant (Stone Ridge, Cary)
Member Friends & Family – Harold Forrester (Tammy Strickland’s father) Stacey Swart (sister-in-law of Susan Smithson, breast cancer) Steve Moody (Joan Davis’ cousin, cancer) Logan Barnes (Ewing’s sarcoma treatment) Gloria Baker (Judy McCurdy’s cousin) Mike McCurdy (Bill McCurdy’s brother, COPD) Arta Anderson (Juanita Taylor’s mother, lung cancer) Natalie Perkins (Vanessa Turner’s sister, lung cancer) Jennifer Carnes’ parents John & Mary Jane Roberts Christy Dunn (Stage IV lung cancer) Donald Bullock (Buck Bullock’s brother) Richard Ives (Bob & Becky Morgan’s brother-in-law, throat cancer) Mike Belliveau (friend of Kevin Dale, cancer) Susan Studt (Judy Raybon’s niece, brain tumor) Nancy Hackman (cousin of Kevin & Leann Dale, bone cancer) Gene Hester (Mary Jo Cashion’s uncle) Sammie Walton (Carolyn Fleming’s sister, cancer) Trudy Norman (Nicole Bills’ aunt, breast cancer) Dennee Griffin (Donna Waszak’s friend) Marjorie Lawler (Bud Lawler’s mother, declining health) Pat Holt Yelton (Tammy Strickland’s friend, breast cancer treatment) Betsy Byrd (heart surgery), Joanne Fleming (cancer) Jennifer Pippen (Nicole Bills’ friend, cancer)
The Grief Group meets on the first and third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Sessions Room. If you are grieving a loss, don’t try to do it alone. Share your feelings with others as we “walk” together through the wilderness of grief. At the end of our journey together, may we be able to experience the wonder-ful memories we have of those we have lost. If you have any questions, contact Judy Shotts at 919-366-0849 or [email protected].
Prayer Concerns
The Grief Group
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Choir Chatter Your choir has had a busy year, and we're looking forward to 2019. Now is the perfect time for you to give us a try and see what you think about participating. We'd love to have you to come to a rehearsal and try it. Sitting in on a rehearsal does not commit you to anything. It does, however, give you the chance to see what it's all about. Becoming part of the choir family is a delight. We not only sing together; we have an opportunity to get to know other people in the church. Feel free to give it a try.
Merry Christmas! Wanda
Worship
Pastor Debbie will be leading a new Bible study beginning Tuesday, January 15th. We will be studying the Old Tes-tament book of Exodus using the Kerygma Program resources. The Exodus has been called as the source book of the Bible because it initiates the great themes of the faith: salvation and revelation, promise and fulfillment, cove-nant and community. The covenant which God initiates in the Exodus story echoes throughout all of the Bible. The study will strengthen and enrich, enliven and inform our faithful living today. This is a 14 week study, meeting each Tuesday at 10:00 AM.
Thank you for supporting the Butter Braid fundraiser! The youth made over $500 to help finance their mission trip.
Youth Group has been very busy with Arcs (Activity, Reflection, Creativity, and Service)
The youth group will start meeting again on Sunday, January 6th, 5:30-7:00pm. Thank you to everyone who has sup-ported us this year in so many ways! Wishing everyone a Blessed New Year! -Miss Mary and Miss Jennifer
Dinner is served at 5:30. Please help provide a meal for our wonderful youth by signing up on the bulletin board in the narthex and outside the office. Plan to feed about nine people, including something to drink. Thank you so much for your time and generosity!
Youth Ministry
Christian Education
New Bible Study to Begin
Thank you to all who helped with the Christmas play, Sleepover At The Stable! It was a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of Jesus! A special thank you to Linda Berry for directing all ages; Mary Selke and Tessa Perry for providing the musical accompaniment; Robin Harris and Kristen Taylor for directing the Music Makers; Christine Mallaird for creating adorable costumes; Megan and Leann Dale who did make-up; Joe Bowman and Norm Moak for building the stable; Walker and Allen Driver who built the chicken fence; Billy Cuthrell who managed the lights and sound system and did a recording with Mike Tomasik; and to all the children, youth, and parents who put in many hours of practice and patience!
Listen for the Bells! Because of the generosity on one of our members, a digital carillon was installed the first week of December. A carillon is a musical instrument composed of at least 23 bells, arranged in sequence according to their pitch, to produce harmony when they are sounded together. It was originally invented in the 15th century. The carillon given to us is a digital instrument but recorded from actual bells. We will have a list of some 500 hymns which will be played at certain times of the day, after the ringing of the bells.
Sunday School
Sunday School lessons for the children and youth will focus on Jesus as a physical and spiritual healer. All Sunday School classes for adults, children, and youth begin at 9:45 on Sunday Mornings.
Sunday School: Both elementary and youth will be studying the same scripture and stories but with a different emphasis. Jan. 6 Magi Seek a Healer Matthew 2:1-12 Jan. 13 Jesus Heals Luke 4:38-44 Jan. 20 Jesus Heals a Young Woman Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Jan. 27 Jesus Heals Ten Men Luke 17:11-19
The Hood-Underhill class is taught by Bob Fleming and Todd Turner.
Stomp ‘n’ Holler is a men’s class led by Bill Alden.
The Serendipity class is taught by Marc Johnson.
January mini-course: Lisa Cauley will teach the Coffee and Conversation class beginning on
January 13. They will be studying the book of Ephesians.
The next CE meeting is Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30pm. Please join us if you are interested in joining this creative and collaborative group!
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Ages 4-10. This group leaves the church service after the Conversation with the Children. The children will learn about the Bible through a variety of “adventurers” with songs, stories, games, and crafts.
Miss Leann and Miss Megan are teaching the books of the Bible in a variety of creative and engaging ways!
Miss Robin and Miss Kristen teach bell songs with the Music Makers every 1st and 3rd Sundays during Bible Adventurers.
Bible Adventurers
Don’t forget our weekend meals for Carver kids. We need canned vegetables, snack items, breakfast bars, small packag-es of cereal/oatmeal. Immediate need for protein items - peanut butter, tuna, meatballs, viennas, soups; fruit, popcorn, sweet snacks. There is a designated bin in the narthex and lists with suggested items on the bulletin boards.
Carver Elementary Backpack Buddy Program
Angel Tree Update
Misson/Outreach Elders Bud Lawler & Rusty Wagstaff
"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds" - This certainly was the case for delivery of Angel Tree gifts! All gifts were provided in time for delivery to all schools Wed 12/14! Thanks to everyone who supported the Angel Tree families with gifts and monetary donations. An extra thanks to Rob-in Harris and Annette Kirk for helping to shop on behalf of the Mission Outreach team! The efforts are appreciated from the schools and their families! Note from WMS: Thanks so much to you all and your congregation for the wonderful gifts you have provided for so many of our students. We really do appreciate everything! ~Elizabeth Amigh, Wendell Middle School
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Presbyterian Women of the church meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We invite all women to come join us for a great night of fellowship when we resume in January. We enjoy lively discussions about what the Bible is saying to us and how we can put the message into action in our daily lives. Come and join us as we all journey together to strengthen our faith.
Breakfast Fellowship: January 14th. Come join us for breakfast. Everyone is welcome! The second Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in Zebulon at McLean’s Restaurant.
Handy Hands helps with home repairs and chores for those who find it difficult to manage by them-selves. They have installed several ramps for those with problems with mobility. Need is more important than ability to pay, so donations are appreciated.
Join a special care ministry: Contact Paula Daniels at 919-675-0363 or Jeannie Driver at 919-365-5521 for more information.
Prayer Shawl: Both knitters and crocheters are wel-come! We meet at 5:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month and create shawls & throws for comfort in time of need. Want to join the group? Experienced knitters are happy to help & share patterns. Some supplies are available. Call Christine Mailliard at 919-366-0883 for more information or if you know of someone who could use a shawl.
Martha’s Ministry provides meals in time of need. If you are experiencing difficulties, illness, stress or any other reason, and having a meal delivered would give you a lift, please let the church office know (919-365-7979). If you are able to help prepare and/or deliver meals, please call Paula, Jeannie or the church office.
Men’s Breakfast: The third Sunday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Church’s Education Building. The breakfast is held in the kitchen in the Education Building.
When we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Supper on the second Sunday of each month, we recognize God’s amazing gift of Jesus Christ to the world and the incredible sacrificial gift Jesus made for us. The table of the Lord’s Supper is a table of incredible love and grace shared for us all. But we are called to be not only receivers of the gift, but givers of the gift. What better way to share than to bring our food to the table for the local food pantry and Back Pack Buddies. Did you know that we provide bags of food to some 30 plus families with children from Carver Elementary School which will enable them to put food on their tables for the weekend? We are inviting you to bring your food - canned vegetables, fruit cups, soups, etc., - on Communion Sundays. The children will collect your food during the Conversation with the Children and then place the food in the baskets at the communion table, reminding us that we are called to be not only receivers of God’s grace, but givers. We will continue to gladly receive your food any time, in the boxes in the narthex. Just remember to bring a can or two on communion Sundays as well! Many thanks!
Congregational Care Elders Paula Daniels & Jeannie Driver
The Food Pantry is an on-going project supplying bags of groceries to needy families in our area. Non-perishable foods are welcome.
Bring your food for the Back Pack Buddies and Food Pantry on Communion Sundays.
Misson/Outreach Continued
The Food Pantry
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Volunteer Schedule for January 2019 Date Lay Reader Audio Greeters Ushers
Jan 6 David Meyers Tim Harris Paula Daniels,
Nicole Bills
Chris & Heather Wolfgang, Ed & Barb Sneade
Jan 13 Lisa Bailey Walker Driver Jim & Margie Hopkins Becky Abate, Jeannie Driver, Al Cates, Sally Hines
Jan 20 Nicole Bills Billy Cuthrell Olive Martin, Leanne Stanton
Tommy Crawford, Gary Hardee, Mike Smithson, Paula Daniels
Jan 27 Hubert Hines Tim Harris Judy McCurdy, Sally Hines
Don Agee, Doug Petrey,
Leanne Stanton, Pete Dunlow
Feb 3 Elaine Vaden Walker Driver Pam Hardee, Carol Rich
Bud Lawler, Bill McCurdy, Matthew Bills, Paula Daniels
Feb 10 Marc Johnson Billy Cuthrell Paula Daniels, Nicole Bills
Tommy Crawford, Gary Hardee, Mike Smithson, Tim VanGelder
Feb 17 Hulon Perry Tim Harris Jim Hopkins, Margie Hopkins
Don Agee, Doug Petrey, Leanne Stanton, Pete Dunlow
Feb 24 Carol Rich Walker Driver Olive Martin, Leanne Stanton
Becky Abate, Jeannie Driver, Al Cates, Sally Hines
Date Children’s Sermon Nursery Volunteer Acolyte
Jan 6 Kimberly Stevens Megan Buus James Newton
Jan 13 Mary Selke Robin Harris Megan Buus
Jan 20 Bob Fleming Karen Marsh Mollie Smithson
Jan 27 Bonnie Wagstaff Rae Dunn Emma Cuthrell
Feb 3 Bob Fleming
Feb 10 Debbie Osterhoudt
Feb 17 Bonnie Wagstaff
Feb 24 Kimberly Stevens
Note to Volunteers: It is the responsibility of each volunteer to find a replacement in the event that you are unable to fulfill your obligation on the dates provided.
Also, we are down to 3 audio volunteers and really need four.
Thanks,
Tim
125 S. Selma Rd. Wendell, NC 27591-9705
COVENANT PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH
Church office hours: Mon.—Thurs. from 9:00—2:00 p.m. Email: [email protected]
Phone: (919) 365-7979 www.covenantwendell.com
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