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April 24, 2013
What does God require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. — Micah 6:8
I f you check the dictionary for the meaning of the word
“communication,” you will find several definitions.
There are the simple ones: an act or instance of trans-
mitting; information transmitted or conveyed; or a verbal or
written message. These are all accurate and straightfor-
ward. But the definition we like best is this: a process by
which information is exchanged between individuals
through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.
Creatures in nature communicate this way. They don’t use
words like we do, but they all have their ways of
“speaking” with each other about things that matter to
them.
Although humans have many nonverbal ways of communi-
cating with each other, our primary communication tool is
words. When we speak the same language, words are our
most common symbols. In ancient times, the words were
spoken, not written down. But a long time ago, our species
began to move past oral communication alone. They began
putting common symbols and eventually what we now
know as “words” on the walls of caves, on the ground, on
wood and metal, and finally on paper. Today we type
words into a computer that can record them for posterity in
cyberspace, print them on paper if we choose, and send
them across the world with a keystroke. How we communi-
cate matters a lot and it has changed a great deal over time.
Each of us and our Pullen family are in the midst of this
revolution in the world of communication. Given the rapid
pace of change, it is a challenge to keep up when our re-
sources are limited. Yet many of the developments in tech-
nology provide ways for us to save our resources if we can
or will make changes in the ways we communicate.
One upcoming change relates to our twice-monthly issues
of the PullenNews. Currently we email the newsletter to
802 people on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the
month. Then we send hard copies of each issue to about
125 Pullenites through the US Postal Service. Some of
those 125 don’t have email and some simply like having a
paper version to read.
Beginning in June, we will produce only one PullenNews
per month. Its length will depend on the amount of infor-
mation we need to communicate. Some months it will be
the eight pages we currently fill and sometimes more. Then
to supplement the PullenNews and provide more updated
information, we will begin sending an email each Monday
that will include very brief highlights of the upcoming
week’s events. It is our hope that this new format for com-
municating the news and views of Pullen will make dis-
semination of information less costly with regards to staff
time, paper, copying, and postage. We also hope that you
will receive what you need to know in a more timely man-
ner. Details about publication deadlines will be forthcom-
ing soon.
For those who are recipients of the paper newsletter copies,
we want to hear from you. If you need us to continue to
mail the newsletter to you because you are unable to switch
to electronic communication only, we will be happy to do
so. But if you can stay connected electronically, it will help
us reduce our time and costs. Our church-wide goal is al-
ways to get information to you as far in advance of events
as we can. We are aware, however, that there is always
room for improvement in this regard. Our desire is that
these changes will make the best use of our human and fi-
nancial resources while keeping you well-informed.
Here at Pullen we employ our own “common system of
symbols, signs, and behavior” as we seek to be loving, jus-
tice-seeking people who care about things that matter. We
welcome your feedback as we make these changes so that
our common language will maximize our capacity to work
together for the common good.
—Pullen Staff
Signs of Our Life Together
Calling all Parents of Children and Youth
In order to garner feedback for use in program planning for
the fall, our education staff needs all parents of children and
youth here at Pullen to join us for a conversation on Sunday,
May 19, following worship in Finlator Hall. Lunch will be
provided.
This gathering will be a very important discussion of the
scheduling of programs for children and youth, so the partici-
pation of all parents is needed. Please let Libby Stephens
([email protected]) or Laura Foley ([email protected])
know if you will attend so we can plan for the meal. We will
also offer childcare for children and activities for youth.
Whether your child or children participate in Sunday
school, Wednesday night activities, choirs, or special events,
we need you to tell us what will maximize participation in our
ministries with children and youth. Please plan to join us!
—Education Staff
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Have News to Share?
All submissions for publication should be sent to: [email protected]. You may also submit articles and announcements directly to David Anderson
in the church office, or through the postal service.
Next deadline for PullenNews: Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
Deadline for Sunday Update: Preceding Tuesday.
PullenNews articles should not exceed 500 words.
Update articles should not exceed 200 words.
Pullen-sponsored events receive first priority.
Outside activities of interest to the congregation may be included as space permits.
Pullen Staff
David Anderson (x220)
Community Ministry Coordinator
Laura Foley (x217)
Minister with Youth & their Families
Janice Hocutt (x211)
Organist
Sylvanda Judd
Custodian
Lisa Kazmierczak (x224)
Administrator
Nancy Petty (x215)
Pastor
npetty@pullen org
Larry Schultz (x219)
Minister of Music
Libby Stephens (x212)
Minister with Children &
their Families
Cathy Tamsberg (x214)
Associate Pastor
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Meet Our New Members
Marlene Cantillo, Angela Diaz and Maya
The Diaz-Cantillo family live in North Raleigh.
They moved to the triangle five years ago from
Miami, Florida. Maya, who is almost 4 years
old, loves puzzles, books and dressing up like
Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Maya’s favor-
ite passtime is playing with her four legged best
friend, Gigi.
Both Angela and Marlene are originally
from Miami. Angela is a physical therapist by
trade and works as an administrator for Gentiva
Home Health. Marlene is a former human re-
sources executive who is now enjoying her sec-
ond career as a Spanish teacher. The Diaz-
Cantillo family enjoys spending time with
friends and family and pretty much anything
outdoors.
Jason Kim and Olivia
Jason Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea
and immigrated to the United States via Kan-
sas City, Mo. at the age of 6, with his parents,
two sisters, and maternal grandmother. Since
then he has lived in Overland Park, Kan.;
Littleton Colo.; San Antonio, Texas; Leiden,
Netherlands; Prague, Czech Republic; and
Seattle, Wash.
Prior to moving to Raleigh in September
1998 he attended graduate school in Gaines-
ville, Florida, where he received his masters of
science. He currently works in the clinical
research industry and has no plans to ever
move again.
His daughter, Olivia Maria Wooden
Kim, is the great grand-daughter of Betsy
Wooden, who served as secretary at Pullen Memorial for many years. Jason enjoys
tennis and a good cup-a-joe with good company. Olivia, 12, participates in Pullen’s
Youth Choir, plays softball, and tennis. She enjoys art, acting and Irish dance.
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Pullen People
We celebrate with:
Barbara Volk who received the Distinguished Service Award given by the North Carolina Council of Churches on April 11.
Sarah Bowen, Mark Nance and big brother Simon in the birth of Anna Jane Nance. Anna was born on April 15 weighing in at 8lbs 5ozs.
The Finlator family and the organizing commit-tee of the inaugural W.W. Finlator Lectures in Faith & Social Justice, held at Pullen earlier this month.
We grieve with:
The family of Jamie Hahn, who died early this morning at WakeMed. Continue to pray for Jamie’s husband, Nation Hahn, and everyone affected by this tragic loss.
“Whoever Pullen chooses to lead this church, I can trust.”
—Cash Michaels
Editor of The Carolinian, North Carolina’s
historic African-American newspaper, dur-
ing his presentation here on April 3.
Barbara Volk Honored by NC Churches
S everal Pullenites recently attended the North Carolina
Council of Churches’ Legislative Seminar, held April
11 at Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church in Ra-
leigh. The program included a day full of workshops on tax
reform, immigration, affordable housing, voting rights, gun
violence, and several other current issues.
The seminar began with worship and a strong sermon
delivered by Rev. Joseph Brown, Sr. Then, at lunch, Gene
Nichol challenged us with stirring words on the issue of
poverty in North Carolina. His address was titled, “It's Bet-
ter Not to Be Poor in NC.” Gene is director of the Center on
Poverty, Work and Opportunity at UNC-CH School of
Law. He was given the Faith Active in Public Life Award.
Pullen member Barbara Volk was presented with the
Council of Churches’ Distinguished Service Award. She has
served as a
long time NC
Council board
member and
as board presi-
dent f rom
2 0 0 3 t o
2005. During
her tenure as
president, Bar-
bara oversaw
d i s c u s s i o n s
and helped to prepare major policy statements on is-
sues such as opposing constitutional bans on same sex mar-
riage.
Syndor Thompson II also received a Distinguished
Service Award.
Information and reports from some of the workshops
will be available in the church library. You may also listen
to recordings of the plenary sessions on the North Carolina
Counci l o f Churches’ websi te a t ht tp : / /
www.ncchurches.org/events/legislative-seminar/.
—Deborah Brogden
Gathered Here to Share Our Music
A Service of Worship
Led by the Youth & Chancel Choirs Sunday, April 28 at 11:00 AM
Celebrating the gift of music, worshipers will join in song
with the Youth and Chancel choirs as they offer a festive ser-
vice of choral music. Join us this Sunday during the worship
hour at Pullen!
—Larry Schultz
Pullen Tutor is Teacher of the Year Finalist
Dianne Owen Jones was named one of 12 finalists for Wake
County Public Schools Teacher of the Year at a banquet held
Wednesday, April 10. Dianne is a 1st-grade teacher at Wiley
Elementary School, and holds National Board certification.
For several years, Dianne has served
as the coordinator of the Wiley-Pullen Tu-
toring Partnership. In this role, Dianne
works with other staff at Wiley to identify
students who may benefit from working
with tutors at Pullen during the school year.
She coordinates transportation to our church
for students, prepares activities for students
to work on during their time at Pullen, and
serves as a liaison between classroom teach-
ers and Pullen tutors.
The Wake County Teacher of the Year will be named at
a ceremony to be held May 9. We are very fortunate to have
such a talented educator with tireless dedication to her stu-
dents involved in our ministry at Pullen. Congratulations Di-
anne!
—Missions & Outreach Council
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Keith Sutton Visits Pullen
K eith Sutton, chairman of the
Wake County Board of Educa-
tion, is the featured speaker at the
League of Women Voters’ Timely
Topics brown bag lunch at Pullen.
Mr. Sutton will discuss challenging
issues facing Wake County Public
Schools.
The meeting will be in Finlator
Hall on Friday, April 26 at noon.
Pullenites are welcome to attend.
Participants may bring brown bag
lunches. Snacks, cookies and bever-
ages will be provided by the League.
More information may be ob-
tained by visiting www.lwvwake.org
or by calling Cindy Chew at 919-782
-5778.
—Lucinda Chew
On the Agenda: Gay Marriage and the Supreme Court
On Wednesday evening, May 8, our program will feature the topic of gay marriage as the
US Supreme Court prepares its decision on the cases recently argued before the court. To
lead us in this discussion, UNC Law Professor Maxine Eichner will be our guest speaker.
Maxine Eichner joined the faculty of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law in January
2003. Her teaching interests include sex equality, family law, legal theory and torts. She
writes on issues at the intersection of law and political theory, focusing particularly on
family relationships; social welfare law and policy; sex equality; and the relationship of
the family, the workplace, and market forces.
Professor Eichner attended Yale College and Yale Law School. After law school, she
held a Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship through Georgetown Law School,
clerked for Judge Louis Oberdorfer in the United States District Court for the District of
Columbia, and then clerked for Judge Betty Fletcher in the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit. She subsequently practiced in the areas of civil rights, women’s
rights, and employment law for several years before earning a Ph.D. in political theory
while on the law school’s faculty.
Professor Eichner will help us reflect on the issues before the court, the reaction of
the justices to the arguments, what we might expect the decisions to be, and implications
for the future. We hope you will join us for this timely conversation.
—Wednesday Night Committee
O n these beautiful spring Wednesday evenings, good food,
warm fellowship, and thought-provoking programs await you
as we gather mid-week in Finlator Hall. Whether you are new
to Pullen or have been around for a while, you’ll get a chance
to enjoy good food, rich conversations, and meaningful pro-
gramming on Wednesday nights in Finlator Hall.
Dinner is served from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM. The cost is
$6 for youth and adults, and $3 for children in kindergarten
through 5th grade. The family maximum is $20. Reservations
are not required. The Children’s Choir rehearsal begins at 5:45
PM for children in 2nd grade through 5th grade. Younger chil-
dren may participate in Music Discovery at 6:00 PM. The pro-
gram hour for adults is 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Youth begin their
check-in at 6:15 PM.
April 24 — God’s Gift of the Earth
Since our spring experience of Worship in the Round arrives
right after Earth Day, we will use this time to inspire aware-
ness and gratitude for the gifts of the earth and to hear God’s
call for its protection. Worship in the Round weaves together
sacred texts, stories, music, and movement as ways to deepen
our spiritual journeys.
May 1 — Learning from Mary and Martha
Since an illness required her to cancel the final session of the
January series on women in scripture, Meredith Professor
Margarita Suarez will return to finish this study by leading us
in a conversation about the stories of Mary and Martha.
May 8 — Gay Marriage and the Supreme Court As we await a decision on California’s Proposition 8 and the
Defense of Marriage Act, Maxine Eichner from the UNC Law
School will join us on this evening to talk about what we
might expect from the justices and the implications of their
decision. Professor Eichner’s teaching interests include sex
equality, family law, legal theory and torts. She writes on is-
sues at the intersection of law and political theory, focusing
particularly on family relationships; social welfare law and
policy; sex equality; and the relationship of the family, the
workplace, and market forces.
May 15 — Children's Choir Celebration Celebrate the singers in Pullen's Children’s Choir as they
share music and experiences from their choir year and Raise a
Song festival. The program will be held in Poteat Chapel and
we’ll follow it with cookies and lemonade on the terrace.
May 22 — Abandoned Allies
On our final Wednesday evening of the school year, film di-
rector Camden Watts will join us as we view Abandoned Al-
lies, her documentary film about the Montagnards who served
as American allies during the Vietnam War. It explores the
history of these tribal people, how they supported United
States Special Forces during the war, and what has happened
since then. Now, more than 40 years after the war ended, both
American and Montagnard soldiers open up about what took
place and how it will affect future generations.
Each of these programs offers us an opportunity to enrich our
understanding and deepen our faith. We hope you will join us!
—Wednesday Night Committee
Wednesday Nights at Pullen: Worshiping God, Celebrating Creation,
Exploring Scripture, Pursuing Justice, and Nurturing Friendships
Pu l l en Youth Pu l l en in the Wor ld
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Youth Spring Yard Sale Postponed The Pullen Youth will not have a fundraising yard sale this
spring. There will be a large yard sale in 2014 to help raise
funds for the youth Cuba trip. Please save any items you plan
to donate until that time.
—Laura Foley
Register Now for Youth Summer Events
Registration for Youth Summer events runs through May 15.
Registration forms are available for download online, or you
may pick up a hard copy outside Laura Foley’s office. Schol-
arships are available!
In Our Own Backyard: For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders
only, this two-night, low-cost camp held at the church pro-
vides work and education that allow youth to help understand
and meet the needs of others in their own community. In Our
Own Backyard runs from June 12 to 14 and cost $45.
Baptist Youth Camp: Held each year over the week includ-
ing July 4 at Camp Laurel Ridge in the North Carolina moun-
tains, Baptist Youth Camp brings youth together from several
Alliance of Baptists churches to experience rich curriculum,
create meaningful worship, and form long-lasting friendships.
Camp runs from June 31 to July 5 and cost $350. A $50 de-
posit is due May 15 and the balance is due June 16.
Hazard, Kentucky: This intergenerational summer trip ex-
poses youth to poverty in Appalachia as they repair homes of
local residents through The Housing Development Alliance —
a nonprofit agency based in Hazard, Kentucky. They also get
to know Pullen adults and form lasting friendships with indi-
viduals they might never encounter otherwise. The trip runs
from July 21 to 27 and cost $325.
—Laura Foley
Join Pullen at CPO Food Pantry on May 4
Concerned about hungry families in our community? Want to
help? Join other Pullenites for a day of service at the largest
food pantry in eastern North Carolina.
Volunteers
are needed to
organize dona-
tions, pack gro-
cery bags and
assist clients at
Catholic Parish
Outreach on Sat-
urday, May 4.
Approximately
9,800 individuals
are served by CPO each month. Orientation begins promptly
at 9:30 AM. Clients are served from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
After we help staff clean up a bit, the crew from Pullen will
grab lunch at a nearby restaurant to debrief and fellowship
together.
To sign up for this project add your name to the registra-
tion sheet by the elevator or contact David Anderson directly
at [email protected] or 919-828-0897. Volunteers must
be at least 9 years old. A variety of tasks are available in the
food warehouse, client delivery line, and clothing closet. Peo-
ple of all abilities and experience levels are welcome to attend.
—Mission and Outreach Council
Food Items Needed for Back Door Lunches We are currently packing about 700 lunches for
our backdoor guests every 6 to 8 weeks. Each
lunch contains a can of Vienna sausages, a
juice pouch or box, two packages of crackers,
and a cereal bar. We have been able to obtain a
large quantity of crackers from the Food Bank. However, we
really need Vienna sausages, juice pouches or boxes, and ce-
real bars. Any food items you contribute free up money that
can be used for emergency assistance with rent, utilities, gro-
ceries, medical expenses, etc. If you can help us, please place
the items on the cart outside Cathy’s office. Thank you!
—Nancy Bradley
Next LGBT Fellowship Lunch is Sunday May 12
The LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender) Fellow-
ship invites visitors and new Pullen members to join us for
lunch after worship Sunday, May 12 at David’s Dumplings,
located directly across Hillsborough Street from the church.
—Jan Hibbetts
Sabbath Sunday Gathering
April 28, on the Terrace
Support for Families Coping with Mental Illness
If social justice is at the forefront of our minds, the issue of
mental illness is not. Jesus is said to have cast out demons, but
how can we deal now with the problems and suffering created
by a myriad of mental illnesses: depression, anxiety, personal-
ity disorder, bipolar disorder, and addictions? I have suffered
several of these mental illnesses and have longed for support
from kindred spirits, yet mental illness continues to be a secret
problem, and members of the church who are being treated for
mental illness or who have family members with mental ill-
ness may feel similarly alienated from so-called “normal”
people.
With Nancy Petty’s blessing and presence, I would like
to form a group that meets regularly at Pullen. I am
not ashamed of having persistent and daunting struggles with
depression, anxiety, addiction, and bipolar disorder — but I
certainly feel lonely and often afraid. If you have any interest
in joining such a group and are ready to “come out” emotion-
ally, please let Nancy know by emailing her at
—Suzanne Britt
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Pu l l en Programs
Georgia on your Mind? Why Not Take a Trip!
A fter more than a decade of our
relationship with Archbishop Malkhaz
Songulashvili and the congregation of Peace
Cathedral in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, we
are finally ready to send a Pullen group over
for a visit. Details will be forthcoming later
this year, but plans are underway for a trip in 2014.
What we know now is that the Pullen group would travel
to Georgia to celebrate Pentecost with our friends. The tenta-
tive dates of this pilgrimage are May 30 to June 9, 2014. Pen-
tecost in 2014 is Sunday, June 8. The cost of the trip will be
roughly $2,500. Malkhaz will likely include some kind of hik-
ing “pilgrimage” in the week’s adventures, along with wor-
ship, meeting members of the Peace Cathedral community,
learning about the history of this former Soviet Republic, and
interaction with Muslim neighbors who share minority status
in a predominantly Orthodox Christian country.
If you have interest in making this trip with a Pullen
group, please let me know in the next several weeks. We do
not need a firm commitment at this point, but it would be
helpful to know who would like to join us for this adventure.
You can email me at [email protected].
—Cathy Tamsberg
Three Ways to Help Nicaraguan Partners: Give Money, Prepare Supplies, Travel with Team
Funds, Materials Needed for Baby Layettes
So far, we have everything needed for 50 baby
layettes to send to Nicaragua in late August
except for 100 pre-folded cloth diapers and 124
diaper pins. These items can be purchased at Wal-
Mart (about $13.34 for a 10-pack of diapers and $1 for a set
of 4 diaper pins). Contributors can purchase the items and
then call or email Julia Williams at 919-604-7906 or
[email protected]. Donations of money to help Julia pur-
chase the items will also be accepted.
Stitchers Needed to Prepare Eye Glass Cases
In January Deb Norton, Jonathan Sledge and Jock Gault
went to Kentucky to learn to use eye-measuring equipment
so they can determine a person’s eye prescription. They will
be taking an inventory of eyeglasses with them to Nicaragua
and would like eyeglass cases to give to people along with
the eyeglasses. We have instructions for sewing cases using
fleece fabric and instructions for knitting, crocheting and
quilting eyeglass cases. Contact Julia Williams if you would
like instructions for helping with this project.
Spots Available to Travel with Summer Team
There is still room for more Nicaragua pilgrims. If you
would like to help distribute glasses and share love with our
friends at AMOS Health & Hope, consider traveling to
Nicaragua with other Pullenites from August 30 to Septem-
ber 8. For more information, please contact Deb Norton at
[email protected] or Jonathan Sledge at jona-
—Julia Williams & Deb Norton
Pullen Outdoor Weekend: May 24—27 Take a three-and-a-half hour drive west and pull off North
Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway to join adventurous Pullenites
for the Pullen Outdoor Weekend. There will be multigenera-
tional activities including environmental education and sci-
ence programs for children, with more or less
strenuous activities available for everyone else.
You can canoe, bike, hike, meditate, write, join
campfire storytelling, walk where the wild
things are or go to cultural activities. You can
camp, stay in cabins, or sleep in a motel. You can cook out,
eat out, or roast your meals over an open fire.
Where to Stay Camping: Raccoon Holler, in Glen-
dale Springs, NC has campsites with wa-
ter and electrical hook up (fresh coffee each
morning at the campsite). Hot showers and bathrooms are very
convenient. If you’re a novice camper or always wanted to try,
we have certified tent raising mentors. REI and local universi-
ties have camping equipment rentals. Check with your Pullen
friends, many have equipment they can loan. Clothing should
be layered, with a water-proof outer layer just in case.
Cabins: Several cabin opportunities in and near Glen-
dale Springs can be found on Google. Search for “Cabins,
Glendale Springs, NC.” West Jefferson, NC is only 25 min-
utes away. There are also motels within 25 minutes.
Fine Dinning: Eating around a campfire
is as fine as it gets. However, there are family
style and ala carte restaurants in Glendale
Springs and West Jefferson. The campsite has
a small store for what you forgot.
What to Do Canoeing: Paddle on the New River. The trip is approxi-
mately three hours with a few class one rapids
(children get a rush, but the water is only two-
feet deep). Saturday at 9:30 AM, we’ll take a
bus ride upstream and then float, paddle, or race
your way back to your car. Ample time is provided for wa-
ter splashing, photography and scientific sampling.
Mountain Biking: The Virginia Creeper is
a downhill ride mostly canopied and over some
trestles ending up in Damascus, Va. Another
option is in Galax, Va along the New River. The
trail goes through a railroad tunnel and crosses
the New River on a long trestle. Plan to pay an
outfitter $12 for the shuttle. Bike rentals are available.
Hiking, Fishing and Local Culture: There are numer-
ous hiking trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway, West Jefferson
has a farmers market with local food, produce and mountain
crafts. Fly fishing along the South Fork of the New River is
an option. Saturday night, many people go to the local Jambo-
ree for clogging and traditional mountain music.
To make suggestions or for further information contact
Bill Brooks or Sharon Ambrose at [email protected]
or 919-469-1197.
—Bill Brooks
The Hope Center at Pullen
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Diane Daily | Executive Director
Tania Grant | Mental Health Specialist
Pat Hielscher | Office Manager
Caitlin Taylor | Education Specialist
Phone | 919-322-2751
Web | www.hopecenteratpullen.org
Help Tell Our Story – Share Our Video
The Hope Center has developed a three minute video about
our foster youth program that we need to get out to people all
over the country. The video is designed to help people learn
about The Hope Center and raise money toward our $25,000
matching grant from The Stewards Fund. Please take a few
minutes to send this link to your family and friends. Share the
video on Facebook and Twitter. Send emails and ask folks to
pass the link on to their friends. The success of the fundraising
video happens when many, many people see the video and
make contributions large and small. All donations are made
directly online. Together small efforts can generate wonderful
results.
Here is the link: http://www.razoo.com/story/The-
Stewards-Fund-Challenge
Please make a personal commitment to pass this link on
to five friends.
Last Call for Reservations: Raising Hope
Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction
Raising Hope will be held Sunday, May 5 in Finlator Hall.
Make plans to attend this wonderful, inspiring evening filled
with great food, silent auction items, live music, and inspiring
stories. We have great affordable auction items and will put
several gifts up for a live auction. An autographed authentic
hockey stick from the Carolina Hurricanes, signed by every
team member, is a must purchase for someone! The generosity
of many people and businesses will enable many folks to go
home with something they really like, while supporting the
good work of The Hope Center. Call 919-322-2751 to reserve
your spot. Time is running out. The reception begins at 5:30
PM in Finlator Hall.
—Pat Hielscher
Open Invitation to Voice Recital at Pullen Everyone is invited to the senior voice recital of Maggie Bir-
mingham Corbett and Aaron Overton. The recital will be
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 PM in Poteat Chapel at Pullen.
Songs from many genres will be performed, with an emphasis
on classical music.
—Catherine Corbett
Handicap Parking Spaces Added, First-Time Visitor Parking Relocated Recently the Congregational Care Council became aware
that Pullen does not have enough handicap parking spaces to
meet the need on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.
As a result, we have polled most of the Pullen people who
regularly used handicap spaces to determine how many ad-
ditional spaces should be added.
Beginning as soon as we can acquire new signs, we
will begin reserving our entire upper lot for handicap park-
ing on Sundays. In addition, the first two spaces in the
Women’s Center parking lot as you go down the driveway
from the church lot will be reserved for handicap parking.
We are aware that these spaces and the three at the end of
our lot are not ideal for this purpose because they are
sloped. However, we have
some members who tell us
they can use them because
proximity to the church is
their priority.
If you have a DMV issued
handicap placard and can use these less-than-perfect spaces,
please park there so those in wheelchairs or with limited
mobility can use the others. If you need a handicap space
and don’t have a placard, we encourage you to obtain one
from the DMV if you are able. In the meantime, you are
welcome to use the handicap spaces.
On Wednesday evenings, you will find general handi-
cap spaces in our lot as well as several marked “Reserved
for Choir.” These spaces are reserved for members of the
Chancel Choir who arrive for rehearsal at 6:30 PM and need
handicap parking at that time. If you come for dinner, please
use the regular handicap spaces so our choir members can
park close to the building.
Finally, spaces reserved for visitors that were formerly
at the end of our lot near the NCSU Chancellor’s former
home will be moved to the parking area in front of the
Women’s Center off of Cox Avenue. This area will be
marked “First Time Visitors.”
We hope these changes will help us better meet the
needs of those who need handicap parking. If you have
questions or concerns, please contact Frank Farmer at
[email protected] or a member of the church staff.
—Congregational Care Council
Pullen Moms to Gather at Humble Pie
The next gathering of the Pullen Moms Group is on Tues-
day, May 14 at 6:30 PM, for dinner at Humble Pie. The
restaurant is located at 317 S. Harrington Street in Raleigh.
All moms are invited. Please bring a contribution for the
Moore Square Christmas fund. For more information, call
me at 919-360-0975. I hope you can make it!
—Rita Rakestraw
Pullen Programs
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
1801 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27605
(919)828-0897 ▪ Fax: 919-833-9364
www.pullen.org
Pu l l en Memor ia l Bapt ist Chu rch: The Season o f Eas ter
Worship & Program Schedule
Sunday
Sunday school for all ages: 9:45 AM
Worship: 11:00 AM
Wednesday
Supper: 5:15 PM
Programs for all ages: 6:30 PM
Upcoming Events
April 24 Worship in the Round
April 26 League of Women Voters Luncheon
April 28 Choral Worship Service
May 1 Learning from Mary & Martha
May 4 CPO Food Pantry Project
May 8 Gay Marriage and the Supreme Court
May 15 Children’s Choir Celebration
May 19 Children & Youth Programming Forum
May 24 Pullen Outdoor Weekend
June 12 In Our Own Backyard
June 31 Baptist Youth Camp
July 10 Stop Hunger Now Meal Packing
July 21 Mission Trip to Hazard, Kentucky