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July Newsletter 2018
West New Bern Presbyterian Church1701 Lucerne Way, New Bern, NC 28560 http://www.westnewbernpc.com Office: (252) 638-1005Email: [email protected]
FROM THE PASTORMother Theresa once said, “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” There couldn’t be a more perfect reminder for us. We often dwell on the past or we’re over anxious about the future; unfortunately, what we overlook is what’s right in front of us. I fell into this trap just the other day. Stressed about the future growth of the church, I caught myself daydreaming about how to incorporate our fantastic youth more in our worship services. As I was distracted by my ideas for the future, I failed to notice our youth calling my name to move out of the way as they were painting the walls of one of our church members. I came close to wearing a bucket of paint. At that moment I realized that while worrying about the future, our youth were acting in the moment—living out Christ’s call to service. We actually find this quite a bit in the Bible. In the Old Testament, much of the narrative formed from tradition and even somewhat of an obsession over the past: rituals were created to honor and remember past experiences; symbols and relics were scattered throughout the temple, recognizing the good and bad of the Hebrew people; and laws piled up like crazy. In the New Testament, we find Jesus helping folks unravel the laws, scripture, and words of the prophets to teach us how to live a life required by God. However, New Testament we also find some anxiety over when the Kingdom of God will be revealed. It seems like the Apostle Paul spent half his time addressing this in
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July BirthdaysJuly 8 – Joan ZimmerJuly 15 – Carolyn Caton Rose RoperJuly 16 - Charlene GoverJuly 18 - Martha ParkerJuly 20 – Melanie RomanskiJuly 21 – Richard TuttleJuly 23 – Elizabeth Griffin
AnniversariesJuly 5 – Chuck & Connie MurphyJuly 10 – Paul & Jennifer MillerJuly 10 – Richard & Debbie Tuttle
Special Days– Buildings & Grounds Workday – check your bulletin for dates
July 3 – PW Council 1:00 pm
July 4 – Independence Day
July 8 – VBS Set-up 5:00 – 8:00 pm
July 9-13 - VBS 5:30-8:00 pm
July 15 – VBS Celebration Lunch after worship service
July 24 – Tuesday, 6:30 Session Meeting
July 29 – Sunday Hymn Sing in lieu of sermon
his letters. He himself even showed some of this anxiety over the future. We can hear the words of the Psalmist, “how long oh Lord,” as the early Christians were ridiculed and persecuted for their faith— they were yearning for the day of Judgement, when Christ will set them free. Even though we all yearn to witness the coming kingdom of God, we’re reminded in Mark 13:32, “But about the day or hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, only the father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.” In other words, “we only have today. Let us begin.” As a church, let us not get overwhelmed by the growth of the church, let us not get attached to our music or order of worship, or Sunday school topics, let us not get discouraged by the growing number of non-affiliated folks out there, let’s not get obsessive over the words of creeds and confessions. Instead, let’s get started! Let’s participate in RCS meals (preparing and serving). Let’s all get involved in one of the church’s many ministries. Let’s be at Noah’s Ark helping out the teachers on a weekly basis or helping out with our youth. If we focus on today, we will find God’s action all around us. Let’s explore it together!
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Our Youth
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS Set-Up...Please come join us on Sunday, July 8 from 5:00-8:00 pm to help set up for our Vacation Bible School. Dinner will be provided. Please contact Charlotte McConnell if you have any questions. Thank you
VBS will be July 9-13 from 5:30-8:00! Our theme this year is “GOD’S GOOD CREATION”. We will celebrate God’s creation all week long while connecting the theme to our Community Garden. We would love to have volunteers of all ages to assist in VBS. If you would like to help out, please contact Charlotte McConnell or Jean Fuentes. Thank you!
VBS Celebration We will end our VBS...God’s Good Creation...with a celebration on Sunday, July 15. The VBS participants and their families will join us during the Sunday worship service followed by a luncheon.
NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL
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The summer is a lively time at Noah’s Ark Preschool with Mrs. Marie. Stop by Monday-Thursday and you will see a mixture of children from ages 3 to 9-years-old enjoying games. The summer program is not a traditional preschool program, but an option for children to play and socialize while learning a variety of different activities. The children perform science experiments and even have a weekly water fun day!
HEALTH POINTS
This month’s article will be a number of quick facts from two sources: editor of the Harvard Health Letter and the editors of the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter.
FROM HARVARD:
Calcium: A few brief studies done in the 1970’s have been upstaged by more recent findings. The old news said women need calcium supplements to protect bones. Research now shows these supplements may increase heart attack risk. The recommendation now is 500-700 mg. daily with 800-1000 IU of Vitamin D. Most or all of your calcium should come from food at these levels.
Vitamin D benefits: Known to help form strong bones, this vitamin may also protect against autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, as well as colon cancer &heart disease.
Alzheimer’s Prevention: A recent study showed that exercising at peak capacity for 40 minutes four times a week has the power to halt, and even reverse cognitive decline. Aerobic exercise is actually more effective than any approved medication for avoiding Alzheimer’s.
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Registration is underway at Noah’s Ark and will continue throughout the summer. If there are any questions, you may see Ms. Kelly, leave a message in the Noah’s Ark mailbox, or call the preschool Thank-you for your continued support of Noah’s Ark!Your Sister in Christ,
Kelly Squires
To sidestep knee surgery: Skip the soda. The phosphoric acid in soft drinks interferes with calcium absorption, destroys cartilage and contributes to bone-on-bone knee pain.
FROM TUFTS:
Coconut oil – a super food? In a word – no. The latest fad is just that, and may contain more saturated fat than you need.
Olive oil: Protection against breast cancer: Linked to the Mediterranean diet, olive oil showed a 68% lower risk of malignant breast cancer. The women in the study followed the popular diet and used extra olive oil – those who consumed 15% or more of their calories from olive oil showed the greatest risk reduction. More data needs to be gathered, but initial results look good.
These two publications contain many other “health points” – check them out on the Parish Nurse Office door.
Condensed from the Editors of the Harvard Health Letter and the Editors of Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter.
Submitted by Mary B. Slaughter, RN, Parish Nurse
NOTICES
RCS: Every 3rd Saturday each month. On Saturday, July 21 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 [email protected]
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 garden workdays.
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ARE YOU A KNITTER? Come join our NIFITY KNITTERS as we use our hands and gifts to further God’s kingdom by providing for those in need. The group is currently participating in three projects: making blankets for Navy Marine Relief in Cherry Point; making afghan squares for Pine Ridge Reservation in Kyle, SD; and making hats, scarves, sweaters and vests for Appalachian Outreach in Glen Dale, WVA. We tag each gift with the following words: "May the one who receives this be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace and wrapped in love."
IF NOT A KNITTER THEN MAYBE A QUILTER…
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.
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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 – The records are available on-site and online and how to access them.
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 August 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.
**Mark your calendars for the future:
-5th Sunday “Hymn Sing” instead of sermons: July 29, Sept 30, Dec 30
-Genealogy Group Meeting dates: Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3
How well did you hear the June Sermons? These are all questions from the scriptures.
1. Jesus said “Prophets are not without __________ except in their hometown and among their own kin, and in their own house.”
a. money, b. honor, c. fellowship, d. followers2. They said “where did this man get all this?
a. authority, b. wisdom, c. knowledge, d. instruction3. For I is the God who said, “let______ shine out of darkness”
a. power, b. fire, c. light, d. joy
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4. But we have this ________ in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.
a. wisdom, b. authority, c. bread, d. treasurer5. What book of the Bible did two of June’s messages come from?
a. Isaiah, b. Colossians, c. II Corinthians, d. I Corinthians6. So we do not lose ______. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.
a. faith, b. heart, c. salvation, d. glory7. Jesus answered him, “very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from ________.
a. God, b. here, c. above, d. heaven.8. Jesus answered, “very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and ________.
a. Wine, b. Spirit, c. Earth, d. Flesh9. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the _______________, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
a. desert, b. Jordan, c. wilderness, d. Canaan10. For it was you who formed my inward part; you __________ me together in my mother’s womb.
a. knit, b. wove, c. joined, d. bound11. Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in ___________. Declare his deeds among the people. a. heaven, b. Jerusalem, c. in paradise, d. Zion
12. All the ________of the field shall know that I am the Lord. a. flowers, b. birds, c. trees, d. grass
13. I try to count them ---they are more than the ________; I come to the end----I am still with you.
a. soil, b. water, c. hairs on my head, d. sand 14. I praise you, for I am fearfully and _________ made.
a. delightfully, b. perfectly, c. wonderfully, d. brilliantly 15. The Lord is a __________ for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
a. stronghold, b. fortress, c. castle, d. refuge 16. I myself will take a _______ from the lofty top of a cedar; I will set it out.
a. leaf, b. sprig, c. branch, d. twig 17. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the __________ has come.
a. time, b. moment, c. harvest, d. period 18. See, now is the _________ time; see, now is the day of salvation.
a. acceptable, b. satisfactory, c. usual, d. right 19. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the _________.
a. room, b. place, c. temple, d. palace 20. Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his _________.
a. might, b. love, c. brilliance, d. glory Bonus: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for ____?” And I said, Here am I; send _____!”
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a. me/me, b. us/me, c. you/you, d. me/him
Will it be you that is willing to go…anywhere for Him? Where are you now? Are you there for Him?
Copyright 2004 John R Potter John’s Word Search Puzzleshttp://www.the potters.com./puzzles.html
Answers will be in the July newsletter but if you can’t wait… Read your Bible.
The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (credits: BibleQuizzes.org.uk)Answers from June Newsletter
1. c. Jesse, 2. a. Abraham, 3. b. We have one father, who is in heaven, 4. d. Prodigal son, 5. b. Rachel, 6. a. Terah , 7. a. To gain understanding, 8. b. 5th
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commandment, 9. c. Isaac, 10. a. Jairus, 11. c. Zebedee, 12. b. Corinthians, 13. d. Abba, 14. a. Father of Lights, 15. c. Death, 16. d. Greek, 17. a. In case they become discouraged, 18. c. Kish, 19. b. Alms, 20. c. JohnSo how did you do and what did you learn?
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Worship Assistant Schedule
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2018 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29
Elder of the Week Paul Miller Tonya Cedars Bob Griffin Rob
Thompson Beth Doran
Liturgist R/StewartJ Slaughter
R/StewartJ Slaughter
R/StewartJ Slaughter
R/StewartJ Slaughter
R/StewartJ Slaughter
UshersPaul MillerWhit MorganPat MorganTillie Jones
Whit MorganEric CedarsRic EvansMike Kelly
Whit MorganBob GriffinBeth DoranPeggy Cuddington
Whit MorganCarolyn CatonBob GriffinLee McConnell
Whit MorganBeth DoranJane ArmstrongBeeBee Ku
Communion Stewards
Paul MillerAl FowlerTonya CedarsJeff ChittickJim Slaughter
Paul MillerAl FowlerTonya CedarsJeff ChittickJim Slaughter
Paul MillerAl FowlerTonya CedarsJeff ChittickJim Slaughter
Paul MillerAl FowlerTonya CedarsJeff ChittickJim Slaughter
Paul MillerAl FowlerTonya CedarsJeff ChittickJim Slaughter
Acolyte Teresa Wah Aurora Glisson Robert Miller Samuel Ku Teresa Wah
July 2018SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9:00am Nifty Knitters7:00 pm ChoirChuck & Connie Murphy
8 9 10 11 12 13 149:15 Sunday School10:30 am Worship1;30 pm Myanmar Christian FellowshipVBS set-up 5-8:00 pmJoan Zimmer
VBS – 5:30 – 8:00 pm
VBS – 5:30 – 8:00 pm 1:00 pm PW Council6:00 pm Night Circle7:00 pm KaratePaul & Jennifer MillerRichard & Debbie Tuttle
VBS – 5:30 – 8:00 pm
VBS – 5:30 – 8:00 pm 9:00am Nifty Knitters7:00 pm Choir
VBS – 5:30 – 8:00 pm
15 16 17 18 19 20 219:15 Sunday School10:30 am WorshipVBS Celebration LuncheonSession MeetingHunger Offering1;30 pm Myanmar Christian FellowshipCarolyn CatonRose Roper
Charlene Gover 7:00 pm Karate 12:00 Lunch GroupMartha Parker
9:00am Nifty Knitters7:00 pm Choir
Melanie Romanski
6:00 pm RCSRichard Tuttle
22 23 24 25 26 27 289:15 Sunday School10:30 am Worship1;30 pm Myanmar Christian Fellowship
Elizabeth Griffin 6:30 pm Session Meeting7:00 pm Karate
9:00am Nifty Knitters7:00 pm Choir
29 30 31 1 2 3 49:15 Sunday School10:30 am Worship1;30 pm Myanmar Christian Fellowship
7:00 pm Book Club7:00 pm Karate
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