New Castle Presbyterian Church February 2024 Newsletter |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR: Hybrid Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 4 - Undie Sunday and Guest Speaker Kim Eppehimer Sunday, February 11 - Coffee Hour Valentine making for homebound members Wednesday, February 14 - Ash Wednesday Worship at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 18 - Community Open Mic Night Wednesday, February 21 - Lenten Dinners begin at NCPC |
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SUNDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP We are in need of ushers and worship leaders in the coming months.
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 HAPPENINGS Lent begins with our Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. in the Meeting House. The service will be livestreamed. 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. |
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ECUMENICAL LENTEN SUPPERS NCPC is hosting the first supper in the Ecumenical Lenten Series on Wednesday, February 21st at 6pm. We are looking for volunteers to make/buy and bring a crockpot full of soup to share with our neighbors. If you are able to contribute to this event, please let Jennifer Dunham know. | | |
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL COORDINATOR The Christian Education Committee is excited to announce the hiring of Mallory Mackie as our new Sunday School Coordinator, beginning this Sunday!! Mallory brings extensive experience in early childhood education to our Sunday School classroom. We'll introduce Mallory at the start of worship this Sunday; please join us in congratulating Mallory! We are still recruiting Sunday School and Nursery volunteers for this Spring. If interested, please contact Melissa Boris at borism1010@gmail.com |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY Sunday School and Nursery are back on January 7. We are in need of volunteers this Winter/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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WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES Our weekly Bible study with the Pastor will continue through the season of Lent. We gather on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to discuss the upcoming Sunday's Scripture passage. Join us as we figure out faith with Peter, utilizing our Wandering Heart weekly devotionals. |
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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE COMMITTEE |
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COFFEE HOUR VALENTINE’S CARDS SUN., FEBRUARY 11 Congregational Life will provide materials to craft and write Valentine cards for members of our church family in need of extra love this season. Envelopes, addresses, and postage will be provided! “Roses are red, violets are blue, and we hope to see all of you.” |
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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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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 12-2. 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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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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A NEW TWIST TO UNDIE SUNDAY - CLOTHING BANK FIELD TRIP! |
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Our always popular Undie Sunday is returning on Sunday, February 4 and we've added a new twist this year! Between now and then, we're collecting new underwear for Friendship House. All shapes, sizes and colors are needed for men, women and children (even beyond extra-large, like 2X, 3X and 4X), including socks! Donations can be dropped off in the CE building baskets in the entryway. |
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And for something new this year, our friends at the Clothing Bank have invited us that same day (Feb. 4) to tour their Wilmington facility and volunteer assisting the staff in their duties. Bring a brown bag lunch, and we'll head out around Noon. Those of you (ages 6 and up, please) who would like to join our visit/volunteer opportunity, please contact Scott Selheimer (selheime@udel.edu) no later than Feb. 1. Once we get an idea of how many will attend, we can arrange carpooling. |
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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”. Thank you so much for your generosity and hospitality. Once again we have over-achieved our goal to contribute $3,600 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Peter’s Church. In 2023, we donated $4190 to pay for overdue utility bills, oil deliveries, rent and mortgage payments for our neighbors in need. Not ones to rest on our laurels, we will continue to support those who are in need through our Gifts of Love contributions during 2024. Be on the lookout for special collections or just use the Gifts of Love envelopes in your pews. Thank you and thank you for sharing. |
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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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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP NCPC is organizing a grief support group this winter, and due to weather and schedule conflicts, we're reevaluating our gathering time. If you are interested in gathering with others to share about your loss and receive resources to navigate grief, please reach out to Toni Marley today - toni.kiger@gmail.com. |
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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 Donation of brownies for February are do in on the 6th, so look for brownie box mixes on the bench in the CE building. Your support is greatly appreciated. Brownies are due back on or before the sixth of each month. Feel free to bring them early and put them in the freezer marked for Emmanuel Dining Hall. |
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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD, PHILIP! On January 28, we welcomed Philip James Marley into the Family of God through the Sacrament of Baptism. Our worship gathering was nice and cozy in the Fellowship Hall! |
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The choir blessed Brice Hansen in mid-January as she transferred from Wilmington University to Mercyhurst University. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord, Brice! |
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