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Warrenton Presbyterian Church The Warrenton Presbyterian July 2014 Pastor’s Corner General Assembly Report During the Sunday School hour on June 29, 2014 The General Assembly of the PC (USA) met this past week (June 14-21) in Detroit, Michigan. The assembly meets every two years and is comprised of delegates from each Presbytery. The purpose of the General As- sembly is to worship, join in fellowship and to deter- mine the polity, confessions and future of the church. This year there were many topics of discussion that greatly affect each one of us. There were many exciting moves forward for the PC(USA) and I’ll be speaking on these, Sunday, June 29 th during the Sunday School hour (10 AM), I invite you to join me . They include: The assembly accepted the Belhar Confession as part of our Book of Confessions. The assembly approved the “Educate a Child, Transform the World" campaign. There were actions on divestitures that greatly af- fect the Israel/Palestine conflict The assembly took a stand on gun violence. There was a celebration for the nearly 250 new PC (USA) worshipping communities. Each one of these will be discussed on Sunday. And of course there were two separate items under the topic of same-sex relations. Allow me a few moments to explain. The first is an Authoritative Interpretation of the consti- tution that states that ordained Presbyterian pastors may, in states that allow same sex marriages, perform such unions. At its essence what the General Assembly did was give ecclesiastical protection under church pol- ity to pastors who officiate at same-gender marriage services as a matter of their own personal conviction and commitment to members of their churches. This takes effect immediately. The second is the amended language to our Book of Worship that, if approved by a simple majority of the presbyteries, will then define marriage as “between two persons, traditionally a male and a female.” This will not take effect for some time and only if the presbyter- ies ratify the amendment. This amendment comes as a surprise to many as the PC (USA) is one of the first major denominations to redefine marriage in such a way. But this decision does not come lightly. The church has been embroiled in conflict over same-sex relations for three decades. Though this decision may seem rash and quick for some, please know that there have been years upon years of study, discernment, con- versations and prayer regarding this action. I recognize the significance of General Assembly’s actions in many of your lives - not only on the issues of marriage, but on divestiture and the changes to our con- stitution. My door is always open for discussion and prayer. I feel certain that the session of the Warrenton Presbyterian Church will also discuss, pray and possi- bly act on the many items that came out of the General Assembly. I ask that each of you remain in the conver- sation, be a part of the story and whatever you do and wherever you go, continue to be the body of Christ in this broken world. My prayer is that you too will pray for our national church. Greet these changes, which will have little direct effect on Warrenton Presbyterian in the foresee- able future, with humility and faithfulness. Trust their complexity to God as we resolve to worship, embrace, and serve with one another here in the heart of Warren- ton and in the greater world. Grace be with all those God loves… And those only God loves. ~Pastor Carrie Evans, associate http://pres-outlook.org/2014/06/pcusa-approves-sex- marriage-hard-work-reconciliation-just-beginning- many http://pres-outlook.org/category/general-assembly-2014 http://www.pcusa.org/news/2014/6/19/pcusa-leaders- issue-pastoral-letter-church-assembl http://www.pcusa.org/news/2014/6/20/press-release- presbyterian-church-us-general-assem

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  • Warrenton Presbyterian Church

    The Warrenton Presbyterian July 2014

    Pastor’s Corner

    General Assembly Report During the Sunday

    School hour on June 29, 2014

    The General Assembly of the PC (USA) met this past

    week (June 14-21) in Detroit, Michigan. The assembly

    meets every two years and is comprised of delegates

    from each Presbytery. The purpose of the General As-

    sembly is to worship, join in fellowship and to deter-

    mine the polity, confessions and future of the church.

    This year there were many topics of discussion that

    greatly affect each one of us. There were many exciting

    moves forward for the PC(USA) and I’ll be speaking on

    these, Sunday, June 29th during the Sunday School

    hour (10 AM), I invite you to join me . They include:

    The assembly accepted the Belhar Confession as part of our Book of Confessions.

    The assembly approved the “Educate a Child, Transform the World" campaign.

    There were actions on divestitures that greatly af-fect the Israel/Palestine conflict

    The assembly took a stand on gun violence.

    There was a celebration for the nearly 250 new PC (USA) worshipping communities.

    Each one of these will be discussed on Sunday.

    And of course there were two separate items under the

    topic of same-sex relations. Allow me a few moments

    to explain.

    The first is an Authoritative Interpretation of the consti-

    tution that states that ordained Presbyterian pastors

    may, in states that allow same sex marriages, perform

    such unions. At its essence what the General Assembly

    did was give ecclesiastical protection under church pol-

    ity to pastors who officiate at same-gender marriage

    services as a matter of their own personal conviction

    and commitment to members of their churches. This

    takes effect immediately.

    The second is the amended language to our Book of

    Worship that, if approved by a simple majority of the

    presbyteries, will then define marriage as “between two

    persons, traditionally a male and a female.” This will

    not take effect for some time and only if the presbyter-

    ies ratify the amendment. This amendment comes as a

    surprise to many as the PC (USA) is one of the first

    major denominations to redefine marriage in such a

    way. But this decision does not come lightly. The

    church has been embroiled in conflict over same-sex

    relations for three decades. Though this decision may

    seem rash and quick for some, please know that there

    have been years upon years of study, discernment, con-

    versations and prayer regarding this action.

    I recognize the significance of General Assembly’s

    actions in many of your lives - not only on the issues of

    marriage, but on divestiture and the changes to our con-

    stitution. My door is always open for discussion and

    prayer. I feel certain that the session of the Warrenton

    Presbyterian Church will also discuss, pray and possi-

    bly act on the many items that came out of the General

    Assembly. I ask that each of you remain in the conver-

    sation, be a part of the story and whatever you do and

    wherever you go, continue to be the body of Christ in

    this broken world.

    My prayer is that you too will pray for our national

    church. Greet these changes, which will have little

    direct effect on Warrenton Presbyterian in the foresee-

    able future, with humility and faithfulness. Trust their

    complexity to God as we resolve to worship, embrace,

    and serve with one another here in the heart of Warren-

    ton and in the greater world.

    Grace be with all those God loves…

    And those only God loves.

    ~Pastor Carrie Evans, associate

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    many

    http://pres-outlook.org/category/general-assembly-2014

    http://www.pcusa.org/news/2014/6/19/pcusa-leaders-

    issue-pastoral-letter-church-assembl

    http://www.pcusa.org/news/2014/6/20/press-release-

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  • “Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself” - Matthew 22:39

    is a fantastic time to volunteer for some of our local mission work. You may want to con-

    sider a one-time commitment, say, helping out with our Community Garden as we weed, harvest, and

    deliver fresh produce to the Haven and FISH. We’ll also soon set up the annual Crop Walk tables in the

    Narthex with fresh produce (our own indoor Farmer’s Market). Maybe you have one extra serving of

    veggies from your home garden to share. Donations for the produce taken home are welcomed and all

    money benefits the Crop Walk in October at Airlie Conference Center. We’ll also be delivering dona-

    tions to the SPCA each week in July – maybe you would like to help out, just once. Or don’t forget that

    we’ll be filling school back packs soon – 50 of them – so perhaps your family will kindly take on the re-

    sponsibility of filling one back pack for FISH. We have also received news of several other local mis-

    sion projects seeking assistance from our faith community. See below for details under Community

    (Local) Mission.

    The mission committee hopes you will give one extra thought to getting involved this summer in

    the mission work of our church. Contact Info: Community Garden, Beverly Broadfield; Crop Walk,

    Joan Broughton; SPCA, Judy Pease; School back packs, Kathleen Buranych.

    Many thanks! Your Mission Committee

    International Mission:

    The Baja, Mexico Mission Team continues fundraising in June for building materials for four homes for the Oaxacan Indians, one of the native peoples of Mexico. The next opportunity to support our WPC team of

    Wyatt, Miles and Michael Housley, Jesse Montgomery and Joan Bundy will be at the WPC picnic. The

    ‘Team’ will be offering homemade BBQ and coleslaw. Let’s show our support and eat heartily! A (hearty)

    donation is requested (and appreciated). In the narthex there will also be a replica and pictures of the houses

    we will build and an opportunity for you to help build the house by providing a general donation or donating

    for specific building supplies. Checks should be made out to WPC and designated for Baja. Please keep

    in mind the families who will benefit from our generous donations. Help us use our hands and hearts to do

    God’s work.

    Bethlehem Ministry: The core projects of this mission support the school (St. Barthelemy) and the health clinic (Clinique Esperance et Vie) in Terrier Rouge, Haiti. There is currently a Matching Grant Challenge

    thanks to a generous donor, to match funds raised in 2014 (up to $50,000.00) given by new donors and by cur-

    rent supporters who increase their giving! Here is an opportunity to ‘Double the LOVE you give’ while

    ‘Making a Difference in Haiti’. Go to www.BethlehemMinistry.org for more information. (See the following pages for info about the Haiti Shoebox/Bag ministry.)

    Prayer Requests: As a congregation, we support missionaries Bud & Bonnie Morton, who provide medical and educational support in Papua New Guinea with New Tribes Mission. In the May 2014 “Morton Messen-

    ger” (to be posted on the mission bulletin board), these prayer requests were included: Dr. Bud Morton will be

    the only doctor at the NTM Medical Clinic until August 2015 while a second doctor prepares for a furlough –

    multiple nurses are leaving as well; there is a critical need for teachers at Numonohi Christian Academy,

    where Bonnie Morton teaches first grade; NTM will be at a disadvantage as it can no longer conduct medi-

    cal evacuations (because of the loss of their chief pilot and the sale of their current aircraft) without using pri-

    vate charters and commercial medevac companies; they have a need for a permanent dentist; and they continue

    to work on medical training programs for new missionaries and experienced missionaries working in very re-

    mote areas.

    Mission News

    http://www.BethlehemMinistry.org

  • Haiti ‘SHoe Box’ Ministry 2014

    The Year of ‘Minimal-Plastic’ Gifting Introduction: These gifts will be shipped to Terrier Rouge, Haiti in October. The following lists were updated by Dominique Bruno in February 2014. Thank you for considering gifts of non-plastic items. Collection boxes will be in the Narthex beginning mid-September.

    First: For those families wishing to send the traditional ‘Shoe Box’ with gifts for children at-tending École St. Barthélémy, plastic shoe boxes with labels will be available in the Narthex, beginning July 11, 2014. Please include a donation of $10.00 for shipping expenses.

    Second: For those families willing to deviate from the previous norm, fabric reusable bags will be available in the Narthex, beginning July 11th as well. Or simply donate as many items as you like and let us do the packing. Again, a donation to cover shipping will be greatly appreci-ated.

    Third: For those families interested in sending school supplies to benefit all children of the school, a separate list is included. There is no need to specially box or bag these supplies. School colors are red and gray.

    Suggested Gifts (page 1 of 2)

    Mission News (cont’d)

    Young Boys, Approximate ages 3-6

    Small cars, planes, non-plastic toys

    Coloring books/drawing paper

    Crayons (not markers)

    Puzzles

    Cotton Shorts and/or Polo-type shirts

    Flip Flops

    Personal Hygiene articles, such as: Underwear,

    toothpaste, toothbrush, wash cloth, soap, socks

    Note: Underwear and cotton shorts may not seem

    exciting for Christmas, but are NEEDED!

    Young Girls, Approximate ages 3-6

    Stuffed plush toys (Dora, Mickey, etc.)

    Hair ribbons or decorations, especially red

    Socks with lace, school color is red

    ‘Pillow Case’ dresses or cotton clothing (the little

    girls love bright colors!)

    Flip Flops

    Coloring books/Crayons (not markers)

    Puzzles

    Personal Hygiene articles such as: Toothpaste,

    toothbrush, wash cloth, soap, underwear

    Boys, Approximate ages 7-9

    Soccer balls (#5) (air pump & needles)

    Metal harmonicas (vs. plastic)

    Recorders (again, avoid plastic)

    Puzzles

    Yo-Yos

    Hackey sacs, lacrosse balls, etc.

    Playing cards

    Dominoes

    Markers, art supplies, drawing paper

    Shorts and/or Polo-type shirts

    Flip Flops

    Personal Hygiene articles, such as: Underwear

    Toothpaste, toothbrush, wash cloth, soap, socks

    Girls, Approximate ages 7-9

    Jump Ropes

    Playing cards/games

    Puzzles

    Markers, art supplies, drawing paper

    Colorful stickers

    Socks with lace, school color is red

    Cotton shorts and/or tops

    Hair decorations/ribbons

    Small musical instruments such as a harmonica

    (metal, not plastic) or a recorder (again, avoid

    flimsy plastic)

    Personal Hygiene articles such as: Toothpaste,

    toothbrush, wash cloth, soap, underwear

  • Suggested Gifts (page 2 of 2)

    Mission News (cont’d)

    High School Boys

    Soccer balls (#5) !!!!! (pump & needles, too)

    Mancala Game/Set (cool math) – check online

    Playing cards

    Dominoes

    Yo-Yos

    Shorts (jersey type is ok) and/or Polo-type shirts

    Socks and underwear

    Musical instruments such as a harmonica (metal

    rather than plastic) or a recorder (avoid flimsy

    plastic)

    Personal hygiene items: Toothpaste, toothbrush,

    soap, wash cloth

    High School Girls

    Soccer balls (#5)

    Mancala Game/Set (cool math) –check online

    Scarves (yes, scarves!)

    Hair decorations/ribbons

    Jewelry

    Nice school notebooks – colorful and flashy

    Art supplies and stickers

    Playing cards

    Puzzles

    Cotton shorts/blouses

    Flip Flops

    Socks – red is school color and underwear

    Personal hygiene items: Toothpaste, toothbrush,

    soap, wash cloth

    Poster Board – in colors – they have white poster board

    Good quality Scissors – adult and child (blunt end) sizes

    Classroom Wall decorations – especially for the younger grades

    Chalk – young children initially learn to write using small chalk boards with chalk – white and colored

    chalk

    (Small) Erasers – they currently use their hands

    Maps – of anywhere, everywhere

    Flip charts for teaching health (girls experiencing menses for the first time at school are caught com-

    pletely off-guard!)

    Kotex for girls (not Tampons) – see above; Panty liners

    Notebooks for the older children (they prefer bright colors) – all types (spiral, 3-ring, etc.)

    Pens, pencils, markers

    Book bags

    School Supplies

    ACS RELAY FOR LIFE UPDATE:

    $194,000, total raised to date

    $16,073, total raised by the WPC youth team

    You may donate to ACS thru August 31.

    Sincere thanks to all who donated items and services to the silent auction, those making bids, those sup-

    porting the mini bake sales each Sunday, and for the many individual donations. You are a blessing to

    many. We could not do this without your dedicated support. God bless you.

    ~WPC Youth Relay for Life Team

  • Community

    (Local)

    Mission

    Projects

    Mission News (cont’d)

    CHURCH WORLD SERVICE CROP TABLE

    (Communities Reaching Out to People)

    If you have any extra vegetables from your garden, we

    hope you would be willing to donate them to the CROP

    Walk table. The vegetables are available for anyone who

    would like them. A donation basket will be provided on

    the table, and all donations will go to the Church World

    Service CROP Walk held in October at Airlie.

    As always, thank you for your support and God bless you.

    Lutheran Family Services – foster and adoption services

    Jessica Shaffer, an adoption worker with Lutheran

    Family Services, has requested we put the word out about their

    foster and adoption services. Most of the kids have been in

    social services for several years and are older kids or teenagers.

    They have a rough time getting adopted because of behaviors

    from being in the system for so long. The training process for

    foster and adoption families is also very long and strenuous,

    however with so many kids in residential treatment facilities and

    without families it’s important to find as many willing families

    as possible. We’ll be posting flyers to the mission bulletin

    board for your further information. If there is interest in having

    a speaker from Lutheran Family Services, the mission commit-

    tee can arrange that as well.

    WPC JULY MISSION PROJECT Beginning July 6th, and for each Sunday in July, our church celebrates SPCA instead of collecting food for FISH. Please consider bringing any of the following items from the SPCA Wish List, and/or make a cash donation*. Details at the SPCA website, www.fauquierspca.org.

    Priority Items Used Each Day Canned Dog Food (any type or brand) URGENT NEED! Canned Cat Food (Pate style) Non Clumping Clay Cat Litter Kitten Replacement Milk (KMR) Rawhide Bones Milk Bone Dog Biscuits (Large) Liquid Laundry Detergent/Fabric Softener Bleach Paper Towels Baby Wipes 45– Gallon Trash Bags 13– Gallon Trash Bags Spay/Neuter Clinic Wish List Alcohol Peroxide Betadine Scrub Distilled Water

    *The shelter has an urgent need for funds to pay

    for the shipment of free dry pet food from Hills

    Science Diet.

    FISH SCHOOL BACKPACKS: Once again we will be helping FISH provide 50 backpacks to local students who will be

    unable to supply their own.

    The Mission Committee will provide you the backpack, the students first name, and the corresponding school supply list. In

    turn, you purchase the requested items, place them in the backpack, and return them to the church library.

    The backpacks will be available for pick up on Sunday, July 13 and July 20 and will need to be returned to the

    church library NO LATER THAN MONDAY, August 4th, 2014.

    We hope you will mark your calendar and plan to help one of our Fauquier students get a good start to the

    school year. If you will be out of town when they are distributed, you can call the office and leave your name

    and we will reserve one for you.

    Thank you, the Mission Committee.

    For a list of other cleaning and office supplies needed along with other donation & volunteer

    opportunities, visit:

    www.fauquierspca.com/how-to-help/

    http://www.fauquierspca.org

  • MORE local projectS

    Magnificent Oak Ministries (formerly known as Fauquier Faith Partners)

    WPC has supported Fauquier Faith Partners for approximately four years. Now, as Magnificent

    Oak Ministries, this Christian Residential Program will offer a safe haven in Fauquier County for survivors

    of abuse. FAITH House will open in July 2014, free of charge, to women 18 and over, providing a struc-

    tured residential environment and a program that addresses physical needs, psychological and emotional

    needs, life-skills training, spiritual connections, and professional case management services.

    We have received a list of needed items to furnish FAITH House – small items or boxes may be

    dropped at their office located at 32 Waterloo St., Suite 210, Warrenton, but be certain to call before drop-

    ping things off! They can arrange to pick up larger items. 540-359-6795, or www.magoaks.org.

    Two NEW twin beds (frames, box springs, mattresses & pillows)

    Two New sets of twin bed linens and mattress pads

    Three bureaus (chest of drawers)

    Three student desks with chairs

    Three bedside tables, lamps

    Flashlights

    Refrigerator

    Portable dishwasher

    Dishes (matching sets preferred) glasses, plastic ware, etc.

    Kitchen utensils, cutlery, knives, cookware

    Basic tool set (screwdrivers, hammer, etc.)

    Two first aid kits

    Small appliances (coffee pot, toaster over)

    Dining table and chairs for at least 6

    Side cabinet for storage

    Living room furniture (chairs, tables)

    Area rugs (Lg for living room and bedrooms, runners for hallway)

    Paper products

    Personal hygiene products (soap, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc.)

    Over the counter cough and cold medications, extra strength pain reliever, Neosporin, etc.

    Two computers & printer (technology must be capable of supporting SKYPE for training and case

    management sessions)

    Thank You!

    Mission News (cont’d)

    Community Garden Committee: Please note that kale

    and zucchini are being harvested, the zinnias are beginning

    to bloom, small yellow squash are on the vines, the cabbage

    is almost ready, and the green beans are in bloom.

    http://www.magoaks.org

  • Interested in learning more about membership? - Call the church office or simply check “Interested in

    Membership” on the attendance pad and we will contact you. Membership Committee: Elder Laura

    Cline ([email protected]) and Mary Hall ([email protected]).

    Membership Committee News

    BLOOD DRIVE RESULTS Thank you to everyone who participated in the Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 4th. We

    had 30 successful donations. Thank you for giving the gift of life!

    Thank you to everyone for your cards and condolences on the death of

    my brother, Bill. Your prayers, care, and concern have been greatly

    appreciated. ~Carl Schmahl

    Congregational meeting, after the one service at 10 AM, Sunday, July 13:

    The order of business will be installation of David Hazel to the unex-

    pired term of Bill Gouldthorpe, Trustee, class of 2015 and to present a

    mid-year financial update. Please make plans now to attend.

    CRAFTY LADIES

    It is hard to believe that June is almost over. We served the Christian Women’s Club on

    June 12 and thanks to Rita Bossard, Andrea Brooks, Lois Hollar, Joyce Mills, Judy

    Pease, Rosemary Schneider, Joyce Teague and Barrie Wince all went well in spite of the

    fact that we had 44 reservations and 57 showed up!

    At the moment we are in the middle of Vacation Bible School. So far all is well. Thanks to everyone

    who donated food or cash. In addition to Crafty Ladies Rita Bossard, Mieko Brandenburg, Dottie

    Gleason, Judy Pease, Rosemary Schneider, Joyce Teague, Laina Saul, and Karen Webb we also had

    Jacob Evans, Adam Smedley, Christina Kenny and Dakota Thompson. Thanks so much to each of you

    for all your help. You are a terrific team. We have had lots of compliments on the food, especially the

    chicken nuggets.

    On July 10th we will be doing the monthly Christian Women’s Club brunch and can always use more

    help in the kitchen. Don’t be shy, volunteer to help. The time involved is from 8 a.m. until about noon.

    We hope you have a wonderful 4th and do be safe at home and in your travels.

    Catherine Cox

  • ALL CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES WILL RESUME

    ON RALLY DAY, SEPTEMBER 7

    CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

    The next Christian Education committee meeting is Monday August 18, 2014 at 7:00

    PM. Please bring any ideas, comments or concerns you may have to the attention of the

    Christian Education committee, (Chair, Chris Headly) or to the DCE, Lucy Lindsay.

    Dr. Snyder’s Fall Class

    Historic Chapel, 10 AM Starting on September 14 at 10:00 a.m., Pastor John

    Snyder will be leading a three-week course entitled,

    Can We Trust the New Testament? A few of the ques-

    tions to be considered are:

    Can we believe what we read in the New Testament? If

    challenged, could you mount a reasonable defense?

    What makes the New Testament different from any

    other literature?

    Since a story changes over time when passed from one

    person to another, how can we trust what we read in the

    Gospels?

    Aren’t there more recent discoveries of other ancient

    documents that are just as good as the New Testament?

    Can Jesus be the only Savior? And what happens to

    those of other religions?

    We’ll be considering these and other questions you

    might have regarding the basic documents of our faith.

    Join us and bring your most difficult or puzzling ques-

    tions!

    Pastor Evan’s Fall Class

    Fellowship Hall, 10 AM

    Topic to be announced

    Pastor Evans’ Book Group, every 4th Wednesday at 7:00 PM

    July 23: The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery, Fauquier Swim Club

    (if raining, at Ellen Mott’s house)

    August 27: The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty, at Rosemary Schneider’s

    Meet and Greet

    On Sundays in August (August 24 and 31) the Christian Education committee is spon-

    soring a “Meet and Greet” time on the front lawn (weather permitting) after the 10 AM

    service. Chris Gatti will facilitate the events and teachers and coordinators of the edu-

    cation program for adults will be available during that time to talk with you about the

    adult church school class offerings for the fall term. Please plan to drop in and spend

    some time in fellowship and conversation as well as enjoy lemonade and treats.

    What We Believe – Chris Gatti Flexible format for Bible Study and New Member orientation

    Share the Women’s Lounge meeting space with

    the Making Choices classes (dates to be announced)

    DISCIPLE CLASS

    Susanne Taylor “Invitation to the Old Testament”,

    an 8 week study held in the afternoon or evening,

    second semester, more details as they are decided

  • CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (cont’d)

    CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

    There will be no separate Children’s Worship for children during the summer months (June 15 – August

    31). Children are encouraged to worship with their families, experiencing worship and practicing the things

    they have learned this year in Children’s Worship.

    Worship bags with Activity Sheets will be prepared for children to pick up in the Narthex before

    worship. They should return the bags after worship to be refilled for the next Sunday. Thank you

    to Chris Headly for supplying the material for the bags and to Madi Albrycht, Izzy Evans, and Ella

    Tedeschi for sewing the bage.

    During the summer months, Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers and Nursery II

    Bridge is available for children ages 3 – 5 during the worship service. These are held in the nurs-

    ery and toddler rooms.

    VBS Appreciation

    A wonderful team of volunteers worked many hours to plan and lead our successful Bible School

    program again this summer. Everyone who took part in the program, children, youth and adult vol-

    unteers expressed gratitude and acknowledged the smooth and organized operation of a big pro-

    gram. Your work, not only this year, but in the previous years, is appreciated and has benefited

    more children than you will ever know. Thanks for a job well done!

    Rally Day is Sunday, September 7. During the church school hour you will have the oppor-

    tunity to browse displays of each of the church school classes offered for the 2014-2015

    church school year. Teachers will also be available to answer questions and for conversation.

    The Christian education committee is requesting that you bring a breakfast food to

    share, such as donuts, fruit, sweet rolls, biscuits, etc to add to the breakfast buffet for all

    to enjoy. Please come and enjoy the fellowship and by participating, show your support of the church

    school program to the youth and children of our church.

    Bibles will be presented to this year’s class of 4th graders during worship on Sunday, Septem-

    ber 7. Please call Lucy Lindsay or the church office and confirm if you have a fourth grader this

    school year.

    Confirmation Class

    The class of young people preparing to be confirmed as adult members of the church is held as a

    church school class from September 14 – May 24. The Christian Education Committee recommends

    the class for ninth graders. The group will meet during the church school hour in the church library.

    Teachers are Don Schupp and Lucy Lindsay. Please contact either of the teachers or call the church

    office for more information or to register for the class.

    Acolytes – All middle school students are encouraged to sign up for an opportunity to serve as acolyte for the

    11:00 AM worship service, September through June. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in Me-

    morial Hall (between the sanctuary and chapel). A training session and pizza party will be scheduled in the

    fall.

  • Summer Camps and Conferences FredCamp June 29 – July 5

    Phil Montgomery, chaperone Pastor Carrie Evans, chaperone Rachel Edwards (rescue squad) Robert Louchen Ruslan Nellis Andrew McBride Jacob Evans Adam Smedley Gwendolyn Bekisz Kayleigh Bekisz Alison Hadley Caroline Sutton

    Massanetta Middle School Conference July 10 - 13

    Tim Henson Faith Jones Alicia Whisenant Gabby Mackeown Evan Torpy Charlotte Langford Elisabeth Sutton Madelyn Granger Laura Henson, chaperone Quentin Jones, chaperone Steve Torpy, chaperone

    Montreat Youth Conference July 13 – 19

    Samuel Torpy Noah Stevens Alanna Pinilla Luke Pinilla Jacob Evans Kayleigh Bekisz Gwendolyn Bekisz Bia Cunha (Schupp)

    Mary Hall, chaperone Baja Mission Trip July 20 – 26 Wyatt Housley Miles Housley Mike Housley Joan Bundy Jesse Montgomery Heifer Global Village in Maryland August 5 – 6 Beverley Broadfield, chaperone Anna Sutton, Chaperone Elisabeth Sutton Evan Torpy Sarah Toothman Madelyn Granger

    The Youth group trip to Kings Dominion with Pastor Carrie is Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Group tickets are $33.00 each.

    Please see Lucy Lindsay if you would like to go. Families are invited .

    Handicap Electric Cart Available for donation to WPC

    The Bennetts have a Strider electric motorized cart available. It is red with a 12

    volt battery, front basket, turn indicators, warning horn, backup alarm, headlight,

    charger, in great working order, very quiet and comfortable, easy to use.

    Please make a donation to the church in the name of Dan Evans if you need it or

    know of someone who needs it. The original cost was $3000 but any donation will be acceptable.

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    PW (PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN) NEWS

    The Circle meetings will resume in October with a study of 2 Corinthians.

    Mark your calendars for the Women’s Picnic on July 11th at 6 PM in the

    Fellowship Hall (bring a dish to share)

    The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the second Wednesday of each month (July 9) at 6

    PM in the Women’s Lounge. Those who are interested in learning to knit are invited to at-

    tend.