New Castle Presbyterian Church March 2024 Newsletter |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR: Hybrid Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2 - atTAcK Addiction 5K at St. Peters Sunday, March 3 - Young-ish Women's Gathering from 12-2 Saturday, March 16 - Blue Coats Night Out at 6pm Sunday, March 17 - Open Mic Night at 6:30pm Sunday, March 24 - Palm Sunday, processional begins across 2nd Street Thursday, March 28 - Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Friday, March 29 - Good Friday Individual Meditation - all day in the Meeting House Sunday, March 31 - Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. at Battery Park Pier Easter Worship at 10:30 a.m. in the Meeting House Easter Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
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EASTER FLOWERS On Easter Sunday (March 31), the Meeting House is decorated with spring flowers to help us celebrate the joy of Christ's resurrection. If you would like to donate a flower in memory or in honor of a loved one, please return this form by March 24. | | |
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SUNDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP We are in need of ushers and worship leaders this month!
Take a moment to sign up today. We’re in need of volunteers for First Sunday coffee hours. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall! |
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LENTEN SERIES In the CE Building, pick up our Sanctified Art devotionals - Wandering Heart - as we journey with Simon Peter through this season of discipleship and preparation for Easter. We have a weekly devotional for adults and daily devotional card sets for families. Join us for our weekly Bible Study at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall. |
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ECUMENICAL LENTEN SUPPERS The Ecumenical Lenten Series continues through the month until March 20 on Wednesdays at 6pm. | | |
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Worship prevails even when there is no heat in the Meeting House!
Thanks to everyone for their creative leadership on Sunday, January 28. |
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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EASTER FAIR: EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31 Join us during Sunday School on Sunday, March 31, for our annual Easter Fair! We are looking forward to the younger members of the church being able to participate in Easter activities, songs, and stories...as well as everyone's favorite Easter Egg Hunt during Coffee Hour! RSVP here. |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY Sunday School and Nursery continue through June 9. We are in need of volunteers this Spring so we can continue to offer this programming.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: For Sunday School: Melissa Boris & Stephanie Foltz For Nursery: Molly Shaw |
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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE COMMITTEE |
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YOUNG-ISH WOMEN'S GATHERING Our fellowship group for women between the ages of ~25 and 50 will gather next on Sunday, March 3 from 12pm-2pm. Let Pastor Miriam know if you're able to attend or would like to be included on the list for future gatherings. Childcare will be available! |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS EARLY March 16th at 6:00pm Blue Coats basketball game at the Chase Fieldhouse. Wish winter goodbye by watching the Delaware Blue Coats play the Birmingham Squadron; the game starts at 6:00 pm. We have 16 premium seats reserved together in Section 7. Tickets are $21 each. Please contact Greg Fogarty cell is (302) 437-4731 for tickets. |
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The first Open Mic Night was a resounding success! Many thanks to New Castle neighbors Charlottie and James Eoppolo for all of their leadership. Over $350 was raised on one night for Friendship House! Come on out for the next gathering (including some good Irish music) – Sunday, March 17, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm! |
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COVENANT CONVERSATION - ONGOING Over 70 folks from around the Presbytery - and six folks (and a a baby) from NCPC - gathered at the Presbyterian Church of Dover on November 11 for worship, education and the celebration of LGBTQ+ leadership in our Presbytery. Mission & Outreach member, Phee Price, is in contact with other leaders of our Presbytery to plan a special event this fall. Reach out to Phee if you wish to be involved. |
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We are truly blessed to able to provide so much support to our local community and the world, and we plan to expand our outreach even more in the coming year to impact a wider community. Thank you to the congregation for supporting us through your time and treasures. |
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Through the season of Lent, the PCUSA's One Great Hour of Sharing offering supports our ministries of resurrection hope: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and the Self-Development of People Grants. Make a donation through a fish bank or pew envelope, or give online today at: https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/oghs/ |
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MEALS ON WHEELS One week each month, NCPC volunteers deliver meals to our homebound neighbors. The route takes about 60-75 minutes and covers just the New Castle area. We are looking for a few additional volunteers to deliver meals one day a month or on a substitute basis. Please give this volunteer opportunity your prayerful consideration; together, we get to do Christ's work of feeding and visiting our homebound neighbors. If you want more information, please contact me at 302-328-7346 or email me at suzieflook@hotmail.com. Thank you! - Susan Flook, Meals on Wheels Coordinator. | | |
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GIFTS OF LOVE In Romans 12:13, Paul urges us to "Share with God's people who are in need”. SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 3! Our quarterly Gifts of Love collection supports the ministry of the St. Vincent dePaul Society at St. Peter's. Together, we assist our neighbors in need to pay for overdue utility bills, oil deliveries, rent, and mortgage payments. Make a gift through our white envelopes to share with God's people who are in need. |
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EPIPHANY HOUSE DINNER SIGN-UP Epiphany House (722 N Union St.) is one of Friendship House's transitional homes for women. NCPC provides a dinner on the second Thursday each month. Two volunteers are asked to arrive with food at 5 and plan to stay for the meal. Dinner is over by 6, and residents clean up! For meal inspiration and dates, the sign up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Scott Selheimer with any questions. |
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DEACONS NEWS & MEMBER UPDATES |
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KITCHEN SUPPLIES - COFFEE HOUR Gluten free and vegan options are now available at Coffee hours. These food selections are stored in the lower cabinet near the sink. There will be a variety of baked goods, cookies, and salty items that fit the guidelines. If you are in charge of coffee hour, please remember to put out a plate for our members who have dietary restrictions and/or want other food choices. There is a label to put near the food. |
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BROWNIES Brownie mixes for Emmanuel Dining Hall will be available during coffee hour for the next two weeks. Please return on or before March 6. |
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Sympathy of the Congregation - Brenda DiMichele The sympathy of the congregation surrounds the loved ones of Brenda DiMichele, longtime friend of the congregation and substitute organist. Brenda died to this life on February 8 following heart surgery. We pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort the DiMichele family, and we give thanks to God that Brenda now rests in Christ's peace. Brenda's service was held on Friday, February 16. |
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ECUMENICAL SERVICE FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS Clergy for Choice of Planned Parenthood of Delaware will host an ecumenical service on Sunday, March 10 from 2pm to 3:30pm at Congregation Beth Emeth. The service centers on reproductive rights and access to health care, especially giving thanks for the medical caregivers providing care during this time. |
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