September Newsletter 2018

West New Bern Presbyterian Church1701 Lucerne Way, New Bern, NC 28560 http://www.westnewbernpc.com Office: (252) 638-1005Email: office@westnewbernpc.com

FROM THE PASTOR

As most of you know, this summer we spent a great deal of time and energy tending to our new community garden. We had tremendous success! I was optimistic from the beginning, but I’m not sure even I was fully prepared for how great a start it’s been. We give thanks to God for this vibrant growth. We give thanks to God for the food, fellowship and awareness the garden’s provided for this community. When we set out on this adventure a year ago, we envisioned a garden that would cultivate a desire in us to grow closer to God and to each other as well as expose a thirst in us to come together on common ground (Please excuse the puns). That common ground is found in our community in Christ, and as we come closer together in this Christian community, we begin to chip away at those other powers in our lives that pull us in all sorts of directions.

However, the garden is just the beginning. It provides a drafting table for our imagination, helping us navigate our path to sustainable growth as a congregation. Jesus often used agrarian language and examples to teach followers about God’s love and rule—partly because it was heavily intertwined with the economics of the time, but also because agriculture is a natural and observable media for growth. One can start a garden in the backyard and immediately observe what’s working or not. We

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September BirthdaysSept 1 – Ada CarsonSept 10 – Corrine McCain Vera QuidleySept 11 – Samuel KuSept 17 – Gera HoweSept 18 – Brenda Haacker Norma Kelley Debbie TuttleSept 21 – Sarah EvansSept 25 – Lily Cedars Peggy CuddingtonSept 30 – Cliff Meadows

Anniversaries

Special DaysSept 3 – Labor DaySept 6 – PW Council 1:00 pmSept 8 - Ministry Night 7:00 pm Sept 9 – Rally DaySept 9 – Ice Cream Social 3:00 pmSept 11 – Women’s Circle DinnerSept 15 – RCSSept 16 – Hunger Offering & Session Meeting Sept 22 - Buildings & Grounds WorkdaySept 30 – CROP Walk

know that plants need water, food, and sunlight, so naturally we look at these elements first before breaking ground. We ask the very simple questions: will my plants get enough morning sun in this spot? Is there adequate drainage/will the soil hold the water a plant needs? Of course we can move to more sophisticated questions: how much space do certain plants need? What plants grow better next to each other?

In fact when we broke ground in the early spring on the garden, we wanted to create plant beds that provided the best possible opportunity for plant growth. Additionally, we wanted to create pathways that provided full accessibility to the plant beds. Just as we carefully planned the construction of the garden, we too should put as much time, thoughtfulness and effort in the growth of our congregation.

All of these observations can transition into building sound community infrastructure. If we focus on how we organize ourselves as a congregation, we can ask some of these same questions. When we create a ministry, are we giving it enough space to grow? Are we providing adequate resources to the ministry? Is there an accessible path for folks to tend to it? This year, I challenge all of us to start thinking about these questions when approaching every aspect of our life together. The session and I plan to do the same when planning worship, learning, and service opportunities.

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As Promised…Whole30 OverviewInformation from https://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/ ©2018 Thirty & Co, LLC

What is the Whole30? From Co-Creator Melissa Hartwig

Certain food groups (like sugar, grains, dairy and legumes) could be having a negative impact on your health and fitness without you even realizing it. Are your energy levels inconsistent or non-existent? Do you have aches and pains that can’t be explained by over-use or injury? Are you having a hard time losing weight no matter how hard you try? Do you have some sort of condition, like skin issues, digestive ailments, seasonal allergies, or chronic pain, that medication hasn’t helped? These symptoms are often directly related to the foods you eat—even the “healthy” stuff. So how do you know if (and how) these foods are affecting you?

Strip them from your diet completely. Eliminate the most common craving-inducing, blood sugar disrupting, gut-damaging, inflammatory food groups for a full 30 days. Let your body heal and recover from whatever effects those foods may be causing. Push the reset button with your health, habits, and relationship with food, and the downstream physical and psychological effects of the food choices you’ve been making. Learn how the foods you’ve been eating are actually affecting your day-to-day life, long term health, body composition, and feelings around food. The most important reason to keep reading?

This will change your life.

I cannot possibly put enough emphasis on this simple fact—the next 30 days will change your life. It will change the way you think about food. It will change your tastes. It will change your habits and your cravings. It will restore a healthy emotional relationship with food, and with your body. It has the potential to change the way you eat for the rest of your life. I know this because I did it, and millions of people have done it since, and it changed my life (and their lives) in a dramatic and permanent fashion.

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HEALTH POINTS

I usually confine these articles to subjects of health such as heart, diabetes, exercise, diet and other information that relates to the preventive aspects – positive things we can do to keep well. Several weeks ago People’s Pharmacy broadcast an alarming report that highlights our huge dependence on drugs that are manufactured in China. Why should we worry about drugs from China? Many of the products we buy are “made in China.”

Rosemary Gibson, senior advisor at the Hastings Center, a Health Care Ethics Institute, and author of China Rx, pointed out many reasons that this matters. In her words, our growing pool of drugs from China is a “ticking time bomb”, leaving us vulnerable in a really scary way. If the supply were suddenly cut off (war, tariff disputers, political revenge) our pharmacy shelves would be empty within months, and our hospitals shut down. Whoa!

Quality: We have already had several scenarios that are troubling. Heparin produced in China contained a substitute ingredient that caused 250 known deaths and many illnesses. More recently, there was a serious problem with vaccines – falsified records, weak solutions that may not do the job. Valsartin, a hypertension drug, was deliberately contaminated with a carcinogen and had to be recalled.

Secrecy: There is no way to prosecute those responsible for these events – we have no leverage. Our FDA, the gold standard across the globe for quality control of drugs, has little authority in a foreign country. They must give notice of inspections, not necessary in a domestic setting. Our drug companies, having moved out of the U.S. for a cheaper bottom line, are not helpful. China has no consumer protection laws. The problems are insidious and hard to prove – a carcinogen may take 20 – 30 years to do the deed. The active ingredients of any drug may be bought from multiple countries…with questionable QC.

Solutions: Stop treating medications as commodities – we track oil and corn, know the sources, ingredient origins, volumes, needs, etc. – why not drugs?; research synthetic alternatives; understand the barriers to inspections; promote incentives for rebuilding our domestic drug industry. Personally, be aware of the problem – ask questions and quiz your legislators.

You can hear the whole story at peoplespharmacy.com – click on “podcasts”.

Condensed from The People’s Pharmacy, 8-4-2018. Submitted by Mary B. Slaughter, RN, Parish Nurse

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NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL

It’s back to school time! Registration has come in steady throughout the summer, but there are still a handful of spaces left in the Toddler Time class and Pre-K class. If anyone has a friend or family member interested in Noah’s Ark Preschool, please send them our way!

Throughout the school year, donations are always welcome. I will place a board in the preschool hallway during our Open House on September 4th. Items that are helpful include: copy paper, white cardstock, small disposable cups, napkins, Lysol spray, Lysol Wipes, and hand-soap. The donations and contributions that were received last year from preschool families and church members were so bountiful. Anytime that donations are made to the preschool, they are greatly appreciated and used.

If anyone is interested in volunteering at the preschool, please place a note in the Noah’s Ark Preschool mailbox with contact information. One day a month or help at one of our programs will help assist the teachers and increase their time with students.

Thank you! Your Sister in Christ,

Kelly Squires, Preschool Director

NOTICES

RCS: Every 3rd Saturday each month. On Saturday, September 15 meet at RCS at 6pm to provide a meal to the residents of the homeless shelter at Religious Community Services (RCS). If you would like to assist contact Susan Womble at 252 528-0488.

What’s the BUZZ at RCS?  See www.rcsnewbern.comWhat are our needs?            Warehouse/Food – RCS is in need of 1lb bags of rice, spaghetti o’s, canned meat and helpers.            Volunteers   Contact Susan Lucas as slucas@rcsnewbern.com

OUTREACH   OPPORTUNITY

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY: There are many current books, and also some classics that you may have meant to read and never did. Check out our little free library.

FACEBOOK PAGE : We now have an official Facebook page for the church. Check in with the church when you are here for an event or tag photos! You can also share the site with your Facebook friends and invite them to like us, too!

COMMUNITY GARDEN : We have a new garden steward rotation list of all those who’ve signed up to be one. Please find your name and week and double check your availability. If you can’t make it, please switch with someone. Look for future fall garden workdays.

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NIFFITY KNITTERS: Come join our NIFFITY KNITTERS as we use our hands and gifts to further God’s kingdom by providing for those in need.

QUILTING BUDDIES: These ladies donated pillow cases and quilts to the children’s home and a veteran’s group in Kinston, NC, cancer patients, and babies at risk. Again if you want to use your hands and gifts, come join this group.

WOMEN’S CIRCLE DINNER: The Presbyterian Women’s Circle will have a dinner on Tuesday, Sept 11 at 6:00 pm with Pastor David Fuentes as the speaker. Please bring finger foods.

BOOK CLUB: : Book Club will meet September 25 at 7 pm. We are reading The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon. Books and a sign-up sheet are in the multipurpose room. Please join us.

MAYBE YOUR ARE MORE INTO HISTORY SUCH AS GENEALOGY

Craven County Genealogical Society will be holding a Fall Seminar at West New Bern Presbyterian Church. The Classes are as follows:

September 8 – DNA and how it relates to genealogical research

October 6 – Courthouse and State Archive Records Class – The records are available on-site and online and how to access them. (must register)

November 3 – Family Search – How to use it and its secrets.

The cost is $5.00 per class for West New Bern Presbyterian Church members. Registration is 9:00 to 9:30 with classes running from 9:30 to 1:00.

Please notify Carol Cherry at 633-3891 by September 27 if you plan to attend and which classes. Also for those that are interested, we will be going to Famous Subs Restaurant for dutch treat lunch.

CREATION STEWARDSHIP INFO FROM TAMA ELLER: This is a seminar on how we as God’s people can care for the earth so come learn more about God’s plan for our partnership. Saturday, Sept 15 from 10A-12P at Peace Presbyterian, 301 Guiness Drive, Winterville. (lunch TBD)

**Mark your calendars for the future:

-Genealogy Group Meeting dates: Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3

-2018 Middle School Retreat – see Pastor David if interested October 5-7

-Ministry Night – October 11

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-5th Sunday “Hymn Sing” instead of sermons: Dec 30

THE HARVEST1. Who said “the harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few”?

a. Jesus, b. Paul, c. Peter, d. Boaz2. Which major feast coincided with the wheat harvest?

a. Firstfruits, b Pentecost, c. Passover, d. Tabernacles3. How many Fruits of the Sprit does Paul list in Galations?

a. Three, b, Four, c. Six, d. Nine4. On which day of creation did God create fruit-bearing trees?

a. third, b. fourth, c. fifth, d. sixth5. Why were the Israelites told not to gather the gleanings of the harvest?

a. To feed the wild animals, b. To provide for the poor, c. They were unclean, d. To keep the

land fertile.6. Who did the chief men go to visit in the Cave of Adullam during harvest time?

a. Elijah, b. Hezekiah, c. Hosea, d. David7. What was special about the harvest in the Sabbatical year?

a. There wasn’t one, b. It produced double, c. It was two months early, d. Only one type of

crop was sown and harvested8. In the parable of the tares in the field, the harvest is the end of the world, but who are the reapers?

a. God and Jesus, b. The Levites, c. The angels, d. The Saints9. Under the law, what was to be done with the first fruits of the harvest?

a. Put into barns, b. Given to the Lord, c. Given to the poor, d. left in the field10. What sort of tree did Jesus curse for bearing no fruit?

a. Pomegranate, b. Almond, c. Olive, d. Fig11. Which prophet saw a “basket of summer fruit” signifying the end was near for Israel?

a. Micha, b. Joel, c. Amos, d. Obadiah12. What was Jesus talking about when he said, “they neither so, nor reap, nor gather into barns”?

a. Animals of the forest, b. Birds of the air, c. Cattle of the field, d. Fish of the sea13. Who during the wheat harvest found mandrakes in the field and gave them to Leah?

a. Judah, b. Simeon, c. Benjamin, d. Reuben14. he that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth _____?

a. tribulation, b. shame, c. death, d. famine15. For how many successive years did the crops fail during the time when Joseph reigned in Egypt?

a. two, b. seven, c. ten, d. twelve16. Where was Jesus when he said “lift up your eyes, and look on the fields: for they are white already to harvest”?

a. Decapolis, b. Jordan, c. Samaria, d. Galilee

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17. As snot in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a ______ ?a. dishonest man, b. king, c. fool, d. evil doer

18. Who caused great fear by calling on God to send rain and thunder during the wheat harvest?

a. Samuel, b. Aaron, c. David, d. Joseph19. At the beginning of which harvest did Naomi and Ruth go to Bethlehem?

a. wheat, b. grape, c. barley, d. rye20. In Revelation, how many harvests of fruit des the tree of life produce each year?

a. one, b. two, c. six, d. twelve

Answers will be in the October newsletter but if you can’t wait… Read your Bible.

Answers to August Newsletter – THE MEANING OF NAMES IN THE BIBLE1. a. Sarah; 2. b. Man, or red earth; 3. d. Mara; 4. b. Daniel; 5. d. Christ; 6. b. my God is salvation; 7. c. Andrew; 8. d. Paul; 9. a. son of; 10. b. Asa; 11. d. Moses; 12. c. Miriam; 13. a. gazelle; 14. c. Joseph; 15. b. Jonah; 16. d. Dagon; 17. a. honouring God; 18. c. Esther; 19. b. Gideon; 20. d. the cry of woe

Puzzle 1- Name of Jesus

Are you willing to be pruned in order to produce more for His Kingdom?

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BIBLE FOOD

Milk Lamb Fruit Herbs Oil Butter Partridge Bread Barley Honey Corn Garlic Pomegranates

Cheese Fish Wheat Cucumbers Rue Vinegar Parchedcorn

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Worship Assistant Schedule

2018 September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30Elder of the Week

Beth Doran Paul Miller Bee Bee Ku Jeff Chittick Tonya Cedars

Liturgist Lynn LamontBeth Doran

Lynn LamontBeth Doran

Lynn LamontBeth Doran

Lynn LamontBeth Doran

Lynn LamontBeth Doran

Usher Beth DoranLynn LamontEric CedarsLee McConnell

Paul MillerWhit MorganPat MorganJane Armstrong

Mike KellyTillie JonesTrudy NelsonEric Cedars

Bee Bee KuPaul MillerPeggy CuddingtonWhit Morgan

Tonya CedarsRic EvansWhit MorganPat Morgan

Communion Stewards

Al FowlerBeth DoranRob ThompsonJim SlaughterTonya Cedars

Acolyte Aurora Glisson Robert Miller Samuel Ku Teresa Wah Aurora Glisson

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September 2018SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY26 27 28 29 30 31 1

9:00 am Nifty Knitters10:00 am Prayer Group7:00 pm Choir

Ada Carson

2 3 4 5 6 7 89:15 Sunday School10:30 am Worship1;30 pm Myanmar Christian Fellowship

Labor Day Holiday

1:00 pm PW Council6:00 pm Night Circle7:00 pm Karate

9:00am Nifty Knitters10:00 am Prayer Group1:00 pm Women’s Council7:00 pm Choir

9 10 11 12 13 14 15RALLY DAY9:15 Sunday School10:30 am Worship1;30 pm Myanmar Christian Fellowship3:00 pm Ice Cream Social

Corrine McCainVera Quidley

6:00 pm Women’s Circle Dinner (fingerfood)7:00 pm KarateSamuel Ku

12:00 Lunch Group

9:00am Nifty Knitters10:00 am Prayer Group7:00 pm Choir

6:00 pm RCS

16 17 18 18 20 21 229:15 Sunday School10:30 am WorshipSession MeetingHunger Offering1;30 pm Myanmar Christian Fellowship

Gera Howe 7:00 pm KarateBrenda HaackerNorma KelleyDebbie Tuttle

9:00am Nifty Knitters10:00 am Prayer Group7:00 pm Choir

Sarah Evans

Building & Grounds Workday

23 24 25 26 27 28 299:15 Sunday School10:30 am Worship1;30 pm Myanmar Christian Fellowship

7:00 pm Book Club7:00 pm KarateLily CedarsPeggy Cuddington

9:00am Nifty Knitters10:00 am Prayer Group7:00 pm Choir

30 1 2 3 4 5 69:15 Sunday School10:30 am 5th Sunday Sing1;30 pm Myanmar Christian FellowshipCrop Walk

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Cliff Meadows

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