Volume LII April 4, 2018 No. 14

WMPC WEEKLY

Ride the Shuttle!

Avoid the traffic around the church and ride the shuttle from Carolina Place,

2626 Glenwood Avenue, on Sundays. Shuttle service begins at 8:45 a.m. and continues until the 11:00 a.m. worship service concludes and everyone is back

to their cars. Hayes Barton United Methodist operates a shuttle from the same location, so look for the WMPC

sign in the shuttle bus window.

Seeing Field of Dreams, a movie released almost 30 years ago, is one of my all-time favorites.

Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), a farmer in Iowa, hears a voice that sounds as though it is

coming from his cornfield. “If you build it, they will come,” the deep voice repeatedly says.

Through a series of revelations, Ray decides that the voice is instructing him to build a

baseball field on his farm. Once his field is complete, ghosts of members of the Chicago

White Sox team that was banned from baseball for intentionally losing the 1919 World

Series begin to appear.

One of the primary sub-plots of this sports film is that, at first, only Ray can see the

players. Soon, his elementary-aged daughter begins to see the baseball players as they

emerge from the cornfields at night to play their beloved game. While Ray and his daughter

watch the players enjoy the field, others sitting with them continue to see only an empty

baseball diamond. It is only once they begin to believe that they can finally see the players.

Field of Dreams is not unique in its use of this theme. Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) can

see people no one else can see in The Sixth Sense (1999). In his words, “They don't see each

other. They only see what they want to see.” In Shrek (2001), the adorable yet gross ogre in

the self-titled animated film has to truly love before he can really see the true self of the one

he loves. Or, you may have seen Polar Express (2004), where only those who believe can

hear Santa’s bell.

In all of these storylines, it is only when the characters believe that they can finally see

(or, in the last example, hear) the full extent of what is unfolding before them.

The Easter Story carries a similar narrative through the disciple Thomas (affectionately

referred to as “Doubting Thomas”). Thomas could not bring himself to believe what his

fellow disciples were claiming. Jesus, the one he saw crucified on the cross, had come back

to see them. Thomas simply would not believe this until he saw Jesus with his own eyes and

placed his hand on Jesus’ pierced side.

Thomas was given an opportunity that we do not get. Thomas was able to see Jesus with

his own eyes and invited to place his finger on Jesus’ side. Unlike Thomas, we must believe

without seeing.

Last Sunday, Easter Sunday, we once again heard the wonderful and incredible Easter

story. The music was grand, and the atmosphere was full of joy. We were encouraged to not

only watch for the resurrection stories that surround us in our everyday, but to share what we

see with others.

Often, to see these resurrection stories, we must first believe that they can happen. We

believe that Christ, through the Holy Spirit, is at work in the world. We believe that we,

along with the disciples, are called to be witnesses to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus

Christ. And, with eyes wide open, we see the resurrection stories take shape around us.

It would, no doubt, be easier for us to believe if we could all place our hands on Christ’s

hands and feel and see for ourselves. As Christ said to those disciples, “Blessed are those

who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

And so may we believe. May we believe and see the resurrection stories around us. And

may we proclaim the good news of the Easter story and those Easter resurrection stories that

we see in our midst this day.

Chip Pope

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Joys and Concerns Prayers and Christian Concerns to: Fred and Annette Anderson, Heather, Brian, Anderson and

Ellis Clark, and Michael, Alison and Mary Wells Anderson on

the death of Fred’s father, W. H. "Andy" Anderson, March 23;

Muriel Summers, Banks and Jared Spicer and Colin Summers

on the death of Muriel’s mother, Rebecca Knotts Thomas, March

28; Betsy, Eric and Katy Davis on the death of Betsy’s mother,

Regina Edith Brown McCall, March 28.

Congratulations to: Mary and Jack Clayton on the birth of grandchild William

Kent Clayton, March 21, to Katie and Zach Clayton.

New Presbyterians: Carson Charles Willingham, born March 13, child of Ali and

Ryan Willingham, grandchild of Carol and Ed Willingham, and

great grandchild of Pat Toole; Eliza Louise Anderton, born March

14, child of Rebecca and Zack Anderton, grandchild of Kelly and

Landy Anderton.

Hospitals (*designates discharged): Rex: *Barbara King; Hillcrest Rehab: *Joe Par ry-Hill.

Birth Announcements Sometimes, due to short hospital stays and weekend births, we miss

finding out about our “new Presbyterians.” Call Rebecca Turner at

919-834-3425, ext. 222, if you have a new baby.

April 25 newsletter & April 29 bulletin deadline: Tuesday noon, April 10

Your Attention Please Annual Meeting - April 15 The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held on

Sunday, April 15, following the 11:00 a.m. worship service in

the sanctuary. The Annual Report for 2017 will be distributed.

Items of business include: Presentation of the annual report,

including 2017 budget actuals and the 2018 budget review;

hearing and acting on the report from the Churchwide

Nominating Committee nominating the class of ruling elders

and deacons for the class of 2021, and related business; hearing

and acting on a report from the Personnel Committee and the

Session on changes in the Terms of Call for the pastoral staff;

and the Annual Meeting of the Corporation.

Celtic Worship Service Join us for a Celtic Worship Service on Wednesday, April 18, in

the chapel at 7:30 p.m. There will be music, scripture and time

for reflection. Also, all are invited to the discussion of the book

Christ of the Celts by J. Philip Newell at 6:30 p.m. in C301. We

will discuss Chapters 6, 7 and 8 and the postlude. Contact

Gloria Johnson at 919-834-3425, ext. 207, with questions.

NC Presbyterian Historical Society Spring Tour The NC Presbyterian Historical Society will be in Wilmington for

its Spring Tour on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7. Tour will

include historic churches and the Bellamy House Museum.

Registration begins Friday at noon at Thalian Hall; cost is $20.

Find a schedule, registration form and motel information at

www.ncphsociety.org, or contact Program Chair Steve McRae at

smcrae@stevemcraelaw.com or 336-693-1929. Transportation

will be provided from Raleigh for $15; if you would like a seat,

contact Barbara Cain at btcain@nc.rr.com or 919-782-0944.

In the Church Triumphant

Raymond Mason Taylor – March 26, 2018

Affiliate member Elizabeth Arthur Bell – April 1, 2018

Helen Heck Mitchell – April 2, 2018

WMPC family members: husband, Henry Mitchell; daughter

and family: Marty, John, Morgan, Mimi and Jack Peterson; and

son and family: Mitch, Urania, Helen and Allen Mitchell

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Glenaire G5K There will be a 5K race and a one-mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday,

April 7, at 9:00 a.m. at Glenaire in Cary. The events benefit the

scholarship fund of the Glenaire/Presbyterian Homes Foundation.

For more information and to register, visit www.glenaire.org/5k.php.

White Memorial Habitat Project Our first Habitat project of the year will be April 6 and 7. We

will construct an 18-foot wheelchair ramp and repair/replace a

rear deck for a 100-year-old city resident. We will also do minor

landscaping and some painting. No experience is required. Sign

up at vhub.at/whitememorial or contact Harry Montgomery,

White Memorial coordinator, at hrrymntgmry@aol.com. Please

join us. We need your help.

StepUp Ministry Volunteer Appreciation Party Are you one of StepUp Ministry's 297 volunteers? StepUp is throwing

a fiesta, just for you! Mark your calendar for Monday, April 16, from

5:00-7:00 p.m. and join us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation

Party at Cantina 18. Contact Kathleen Liebowitz at 919-781-0156,

ext. 111, or kliebowitz@stepupministry.org with questions.

Angel Food Ministry If you would like to volunteer your time to deliver meals or simply

like to cook, please consider giving your time to the Angel Food

Ministry. We are part of Martha Ministry, and we provide meals to

church members in times of need. Contact Laura Bryant at

lkcbryant@gmail.com, or Jean Williams at

jwilliams@whitememorial.org for details about getting involved.

Community Ministry and Missions

Come to Geneva Hall on Saturday, April 7,

10:00 a.m.-noon to make sandwiches for Raleigh Rescue Mission

and collection bags for a food drive.

Also on April 7, 9:00 a.m.-noon, is clean-up day at Oberlin Cemetery.

The cemetery is located behind the Interact Building

at 1014 Oberlin Road. The following tools will be helpful

if you have them: axes, grubbing hoes, hand pruning saws (safety

glasses), wheelbarrows, strong handle

shovels, small clippers and gloves.

Light refreshments and water will be provided.

For details, contact Cam Lewis at clewis153@nc.rr.com.

Presbyterian Women Study Books Registration has begun for Presbyterian Women study books!

Pre-order your study guide online at whitememorial.org/

register and pay either with a credit card or by bringing or sending a

check to the church. Please make all checks payable to WMPC and

to the attention of Tonya Higgins. Books are $10 or $15 for large

print.

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Children’s Choir Musical

Wednesday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Presented by the Cherub, Carol & Joyful Noise Choirs

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College Scholarships Available through White Memorial Presbyterian Church

for the 2018-2019 Academic Year

Applications are now being accepted for the following scholarships administered by the White Memorial

Presbyterian Church Scholarship Committee:

Allred Scholarship – offers financial assistance to qualified Presbyterian students from Wake County attending

Presbyterian (USA) colleges and seminaries. Church involvement and Christian commitment are the primary

criteria for this scholarship. Financial need may also be considered in determining the award. Scholarships are

awarded annually for up to four years of undergraduate studies or three years of graduate seminary studies.

James K. Dorsett Scholarship – provides one scholarship each year. Criteria shall include leadership in youth

ministry of the church and academic achievement. Financial need may also be considered in determining the

award. Priority is given to applicants who will attend a four-year college or university in the state of NC or an

institution related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA).

B. T. Henderson Scholarship – provides one scholarship to a member of White Memorial who is in college or

university as an undergraduate. Criteria include church involvement, Christian commitment and demonstrated

financial need.

Kelly Lynn Scholarship – provides one scholarship to a student who is a member of White Memorial

Presbyterian Church, is accepted to attend or is a current student at UNC-Chapel Hill and has a demonstrated

need for assistance.

WMPC Church Scholarship – Limited funds are available for WMPC members attending a college or

university as an undergraduate. Criteria include church involvement and Christian commitment.

Financial need may also be considered in determining the award.

Contact Tonya Higgins at thiggins@whitememorial.org for an application. The application deadline is April 16,

2018.

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Calendar for the Week April 8 (Acts 4:31-35; John 20:19-31)

Worship/Communion (8:15, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary;

11:00 a.m. - OnPoint@1704, Pickard)

9:30 a.m. - OnPoint House Band (Pickard)

12:15 p.m. - Middle School Massanetta Info Session (C100)

4:00 p.m. - Youth Choir (S300)

4:30 p.m. - Cancer Companions Support Group (C203)

5:00 p.m. - 5th Connection (C200); Middle/High School Youth Impact Group Finale (Off Site)

5:30 p.m. - SG2-Leden (C301-302)

6:30 p.m. - Session Meeting (Geneva)

Monday, April 9 (Ps. 124; Ex. 14:21-31; 1 Peter 1:1-12; John 14:1-17)

Presbyterian Women Circles: See feature in March 28 newsletter.

noon - Women’s Monthly Fellowship Luncheon (Pickard)

1:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Committee (C204)

5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard)

6:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study (Geneva)

6:45 p.m. - Ross Bible Study (C203)

7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Stephen Min. Training (K302)

7:10 p.m. - Jim Gale Bible Study (K100)

8:00 p.m. - Adult Basketball (Pickard)

Tuesday, April 10 (Ps. 66; Ex. 15:1-21; 1 Peter 1:13-25; John 14:18-31)

7:00 a.m. - Men’s/Women’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva/K100)

8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100)

9:30 a.m. - Fit after Fifty (Pickard); God Talk (W400)

10:30 a.m. - Tues. A. M. Bible Study (C301)

3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel)

5:30 p.m. - Property Care Committee (C204); Service Committee (W400)

6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program/Dinner (Geneva)

7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir (S300)

7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard)

Wednesday, April 11 (Ps. 9; Ex. 15:22-16-10; 1 Peter 2:1-10; John 15:1-11)

7:45 a.m. - StepUp Employment Week (C100)

9:30 a.m. - Bible Belles (Off Site)

10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga (C200)

11:00 a.m. - Women’s Retreat Leadership (C204)

4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (L304); Cherub Choir (L311); Joyful Noise Choir (S300)

5:00 p.m. - Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard)

6:15 p.m. - Youth Band (K100)

6:30 p.m. - Disciple 1 (K307)

6:45 p.m. - OnPoint House Band (K100)

7:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study (C102)

8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)

Thursday, April 12 (Ps. 68; Ex. 16:10-22; 1 Peter 2:11-3:12; John 15:12-27)

7:45 a.m. - StepUp Employment Week (C100)

8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel)

9:30 a.m. - Thurs. A.M. Bible Study (W400); T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200);

Lilies of the Field Bible Study (C301)

10:45 a.m. - Keenagers: Second Wind Quintet (K100)

noon - Keenager Lunch (Geneva)

6:00 p.m. - Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (W400)

7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir (S300); Webelo Scouts (K304-307

Friday, April 13 (Ps. 49; Ex. 16:23-36; 1 Peter 3:13-4:6; John 16:1-15)

7:45 a.m. - StepUp Employment Week (C100)

9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard)

4:00 p.m. - Men’s Retreat (Off Site)

6:30 p.m. - Healing Prayer Practice Support (Chapel)

8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)

Saturday, April 14 (Ps. 23; Ex. 17:1-16; 1 Peter 4:7-19; John 16:16-33)

8:30 a.m. - Sunday School Setup (Classrooms)

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Massanetta Youth and Parent Information Meeting April 8, 12:15 p.m. in C100

Impact Group Finale April 8, 5:00-6:30 p.m. See locations in Youth

News.

Montreat Youth and Parent Meeting April 15, 12:15 p.m. in K100

PYC April 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bring $5 for dinner.

Confirmation Sunday April 22, 9:30 a.m.: Breakfast in Geneva Hall;

11:00 a.m.: Recognition in Sanctuary Service

ASP Youth and Parent Information Meeting April 29, 12:15 p.m. in K100

PYC Finale for All Youth Families April 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Laurel Hills Park

Weekly Youth Email Newsletter Do you want to receive the weekly youth

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information? Contact Deb Smith at

dsmith@whitememorial.org to be added to

the contact list.