New Castle Presbyterian Church April 2022 Newsletter |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR: USE OF MASKS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED Sunday, April 3 at 10:30 a.m. - Celebration of the Sacraments of Baptism and Communion Sunday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. - Palm Sunday Worship Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Worship in the Church Yard (Inside in the Fellowship Hall if Raining) Friday, April 15, all day - Meeting House open for Good Friday Reflection Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Easter Fair Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 a.m. - Easter Sunrise Service at the Pier at 10:30 a.m. - Easter Worship in the Meeting House |
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Additional Information about NCPC's Easter Celebrations |
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Easter Fair: Saturday, April 16 from 10-12 Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 16 at 10 am for our annual Easter Fair! Decorate cookies, create Easter cards, sing songs, and of course, participate in our annual egg hunt on the church lawn! RSVP via our website by Sunday, April 10. Families are invited to bring donations for our One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. |
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EASTER FLOWERS On Easter Sunday, 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 April 10. | | |
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EASTER SPECIAL OFFERING Our One Great Hour of Sharing Offering goes to support the resurrection ministries of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Programs, and the Self-Development of People. Pick up a fishbank and return it during the offering on Sunday, April 17. Learn more about the OGHS offering here. |
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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Part-time Children and Youth Director at New Castle Presbyterian Church: Help us share the Good News of Christ with our youngest members! NCPC’s Children and Youth Director position includes teaching Sunday School for children ages K-5, coordinating seasonal events for children of all ages, and planning activities for middle and high school-aged youth. Anticipated start on August 28, 2022. Flexible work schedule of 10 hours per week, including Sunday mornings and occasional evenings/weekends. Prior Christian Education experience preferred. Minimum of high school diploma, collegiate coursework helpful. Submit electronic application to NCPC by emailing your resume and a brief statement of interest to pastor@newcastlepreschurch.org. |
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NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We hope to offer Sunday morning nursery care through the end of the school year, but we are still looking for a few more volunteers to fill out the calendar. Please contact Molly Shaw to sign up and begin the nursery orientation process. All volunteers need to complete child protection training and pass a background check. |
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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE & MEMBERSHIP |
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BESIDE STILL WATERS: NCPC'S FALL RETREAT (SEPTEMBER 23-25) |
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Come enjoy and worship in God's beautiful creation with NCPC at Pocomoke State Park from Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25. (Join us for part of the time or the whole weekend; read the brochure below for more details!) Congregational Life has reserved space for tent camping, a pavilion for group meals, and worship space for Sunday morning. Cabins and nearby hotels are available for personal reservation too! RSVP by May 22 by filling out this form. |
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MISSION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE |
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GUATEMALA PROJECT Join us after church on May 1st for a presentation by the Guatemala Project Steering Committee on their first trip to Guatemala since the pandemic began. See and hear first hand about the success of the projects we've help to fund and new opportunities rising to empower women. A little taste of Guatemalan chocolate will help add some fun to this presentation by the Mission/Outreach Committee! |
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Special Events with The Ministry of Caring Emmanuel Dining Room Auction 2022 JOIN THE FUN & HELP FEED THE HOMELESS & POOR The Ministry of Caring’s Emmanuel Dining Room Auction is returning from pandemic hiatus! Join us at 2-6 p.m. April 24 at Barclays Bank at 125 West South Street in Wilmington for the splashy comeback of our signature event that The News Journal dubbed “the granddaddy of Delaware benefit auctions.” Admission includes hors d'oeuvres, buffet dinner, beer and wine. Sales of tickets – $125 per person – help raise operating funds for Emmanuel Dining Room’s three locations, serving more than 400 nutritious meals daily to the hungry, with no requirements and no questions asked. Valet parking will be available. All guests must be fully vaccinated. Tickets are limited, so get yours now by going to https://www.signup82north.com/beventLive.aspx |
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GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL SERVICE: Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross On Friday, April 15th a Good Friday service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Mill Creek at 12:00pm. The service includes meditations on the Seven Last Words Of Christ, accompanied by scripture and musical selections. Keith St. John, Music Director at St. James will be the Organist with Dr. Michael Larkin directing the choir. Several members of our church choir will be participating in the service. All are welcome to attend this spiritually meaningful service. |
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Gifts of Love: Collection on Sunday, April 3 Our Gifts of Love financial gifts provide Delmarva utility assistance to our neighbors in need. Our annual goal is to support 72 families with their electric bills. (Totaling $3,600 annually). Please plan to make a contribution through the white Gifts of Love envelopes as we renew our efforts to love our neighbors. |
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SPRINKLE THANK YOU - AND WELCOME BABY VIVI! Many thanks to NCPC for sprinkling the Russell family with love through their trying last trimester. Erica, Ernest, and brother Doug welcomed Baby Girl Viviana Russell into the world on Wednesday, March 30! Vivi was 6 lbs 15 oz, 20 inches long, and we give thanks to God that all are doing well. Welcome Vivi, beloved child of God! |
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EMMANUEL DINING ROOM - BROWNIES! Each month, NCPC offers freshly made brownies for our EDR neighbors. Donate boxes of brownie mix or bake a batch at the start of the month. Contact Liz Parziale to receive the reminder at the end of each month - brownies are due to the church kitchen by the 6th! |
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BEAR MINISTRY Do you know someone who couldn't bear without one of these comforting friends? | | |
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LGBTQIA+ NEWS Happy (belated) Transgender Day Of Visibility! On March 31 and each day of the year, we proclaim that you are seen, you are valued, you are loved and accepted just as you are! Read more below about why we at NCPC choose to say "GAY." |
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