New Castle Presbyterian Church June 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, June 1 - Men's Group Hike Happy Pride Month! Saturday, June 8 - Friendship House Highmark Walk + Separation Day Sunday, June 9 - Congregational Meeting & Picnic (Last Sunday of Choir & Sunday School Before Summer Break) Sunday, June 16 - Community Open Mic Night @ 6:30pm click here for more info Saturday, June 29 - Meeting House Pride Concert at 3 p.m., Reception with Art Exhibit |
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ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Following worship on Sunday, June 9 in the Meeting House, we'll gather for our Annual Congregational Meeting.
We'll elect officers for the Class of 2027 and also the Trustees of the Corporation. Click the link below for the full list of nominees and their bios. Please note, we will accept nominations from the floor, especially if you are interested in serving as an Elder. Any questions, please contact Nominating Committee chairs Melissa Boris or Peter McCurdy. | | |
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SUNDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP We are in need of ushers and worship leaders throughout the coming weeks!
Take a moment to check your calendars and to sign up today. |
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BIBLE STUDY WITH THE PASTOR Gather on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall with Pastor Miriam for a weekly Bible Study. We'll read and discuss the upcoming Sunday's Scripture passages. No need to RSVP; come and join the conversation! Our Bible Study will wrap up on June 5; we'll gather for a book discussion in August. Stay tuned for more details! |
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FELLOWSHIP AND FAITH FORMATION SURVEY Pastor Miriam and the Christian Education Committee are organizing upcoming opportunities for fellowship and faith formation. Interested in a summer fellowship group? Interested in an August book discussion? Interested in a Faith Formation series this Fall? Share your interest and ideas here! |
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY -
UPCOMING TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS Sunday School continues through June 9, but Nursery care will continue through the summer. We are planning a summer orientation for new and returning volunteers. If you're interested, please contact: Molly Shaw |
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A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who helped in Sunday School and Nursery this year. Their time and talents make an immense impact on our congregation’s youngest members. They help grow the children's faith each and every week, and help them to know our Lord and all His glorious ways. The future of our church is in good hands thanks to these wonderful folks who donate their time to the children’s ministry. They are such a blessing to our church community! |
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING Put On Love is our VBS gathering for Pre-K through 11 on Sunday, July 14 from 4-7 p.m. We'll hear Paul's words to the Colossians to wear Christ-like compassion and kindness, and our Messy Church gathering will help us do just that!
We need a range of volunteers to help teach, lead music/ games/ crafts, help serve food, and clean-up. |
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However you might be interested in serving, please join us at our first planning meeting on Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be hybrid, with folks gathering in the Fellowship Hall, as well as via Zoom. Let Pastor Miriam know if you'd like the zoom link! |
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NCPC YOUTH GROUP The CE Committee is organizing a Youth Group for Middle and High School students to begin this fall! If you are a youth or know a youth interested in participating, contact Pastor Miriam or Melissa Boris to learn more! Additionally, if you're interested in volunteering and supporting the youth group, let the CE Committee know! |
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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE COMMITTEE |
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NCPC MEN'S GROUP - JUNE 1 The NCPC Men's Group met for its first gathering on the evening of April 29 at The Legend Restaurant & Bakery. |
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From breakfast items to indulgent desserts, we enjoyed a wide ranging discussion and fun table fellowship. Future gatherings may include outdoor excursions, service projects, and meals out together. All ages are invited to attend. The group's next planned activity will be a morning hike at Lums Pond State Park on Saturday, June 1. Please contact Steven Foltz to share ideas and get involved. |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JUNE 9 CHURCH PICNIC After worship and our Congregational Meeting to elect new officers, we'll gather for our Annual Church Picnic to mark the end of Sunday School and Choir for this programming year. This year, Session is rolling out the grills, and Congregational Life will have cake to celebrate all who had milestone birthdays this past year. Come and celebrate God's goodness! |
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YOUNG-ISH WOMEN'S GATHERING - AUGUST 4 Our fellowship group for women between the ages of ~25 and 50 will gather next on Sunday, August 4 from 12-2pm. Childcare can be available! Let Pastor Miriam know if you're able to attend or would like to be included on the list for future gatherings. |
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NIGHT AT THE BLUE ROCKS Saturday, August 10 @ 6:05pm Good news: We once again reserved 20 tickets to a Blue Rocks Game. GREAT NEWS: Our seats are behind third base AND in the shade AND stacked in 4 rows of 5!!! Tickets are $13 each. Please reach out to our resident Ticketmaster Jen Dunham for tickets |
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PRIDE WEEKEND IN NEW CASTLE Mark your Calendars for some exciting events to celebrate Pride Month in New Castle! On Saturday, June 29, a Drag Queen Brunch will be offered at Cabernet Candles at 410 Delaware Street. At 3 p.m., New Castle Presbyterian will host a creative event of spoken-word, visual art and music featuring artist Phoenix from Riverfront Ministries and pianist-extraordinarie Michael Hunter. This will be followed by a reception in the CE Building. We are asking the congregation to donate either finger foods or set-up/clean-up time for the 4 PM reception. We'd like to keep it simple; similar to things that are served for coffee hour. Please sign up if you can help; there will be a sign-up sheet in the CE building. Please see either Diana Reilly or Phee Price with questions. Thank you!
If you'd like to be a part of planning these events, contact Phee Price at pheeprice@gmail.com |
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FRIENDSHIP HOUSE - SCHOOL UNIFORM DRIVE The New Castle Presbyterian Church Mission & Outreach Committee works closely with Friendship House and the Clothing Bank each year. Thanks to our generous congregation, hundreds of clothing donations are made each year to the Clothing Bank through our Fall Clothing Drive and Undie Sunday underwear drive in February. This May-June, we would like to give our congregation the opportunity to donate once again to one of the greatest needs: School uniforms. There are few resources for school uniform items like polo shirts and khaki/navy pants when families can’t afford to buy them, but many schools in Delaware require them. Without the required school dress code, the consequences for students can be significant. Any help that we can offer to ease this one burden for these students and families will make a huge difference and provide students with the confidence needed to excel in academics. In 2023, the Clothing Bank was able to provide over 10,000 uniform items to 18 public schools in Delaware. Their plan is to expand their reach incrementally until they are eventually serving the entire state. This is where our congregation can help. And it's so easy, you don't even have to leave your computer. We are asking NCPC members to make online donations during the months of May and June to help this worthwhile cause.
Donations can be made online through the Friendship Clothing Bank website Go to the right side of the page and select from three different donation registries (Target, Amazon, and French Toast). Clothing items will then be delivered directly to the Clothing Bank. Thank you for assisting with this great cause. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Selheimer at selheime@udel.edu or 302-368-8639. |
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JUNE 9 HIGHMARK WALK FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY - IN SUPPORT OF FRIENDSHIP HOUSE You are invited to join fellow New Castle Presbyterian Church members as we take part in the annual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on the morning of Saturday, June 8 at Tubman-Garrett Park on the Wilmington Riverfront. All of the proceeds from the event go directly to local non-profits, including Friendship House. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. with the walk set to begin at 9 a.m. |
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We have formed a team "New Castle Presbyterian" and would love to have you join us, either by walking together on June 8 and/or with a donation!
Please join us for this 5k walk on the Riverfront and/or make a donation! If you're not available to join us in person, virtually walk with us from wherever you are and send in a picture! Please go to the following website to register or donate. Thanks again! Highmark Walk Website: http://hcf.convio.net/site/TR/Wilmington/HighmarkWalk?team_id=18635&pg=team&fr_id=4471 |
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PENTECOST SPECIAL OFFERING Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Pentecost Special Offering! We've raised $98 so far to support the youth and young adult ministries of the church. Make a donation through one of the special envelopes, or learn more and make an online donation here: https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/pentecost/ |
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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”. So far in 2024, we have contributed $2,400.00 to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Peter’s church in support of our mutual efforts to assist our New Castle neighbors in need. This donation will go a long way to help relieve the staggering need that is expressed almost daily. We get calls from people having to choose whether to pay the rent or medical bills or car repairs or utility bills. If you can pay yours without having to choose, you are very blessed. Your contributions will absolutely bless others. We also donate food items for the St Peter’s food pantry. The pantry is experiencing an abundance of tuna, peanut butter and dry cereals but not so much mayonnaise, jelly, and powdered milk. So, while all items are appreciated, mayonnaise, jelly and powdered milk are really needed at this time. Thank you NCPC for being such good neighbors. To God be the glory! |
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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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BROWNIES FOR EDR Emmanuel Dining Room serves over 550 meals per day at their three locations in Wilmington. NCPC volunteers (often Cynthia, Steve, and Miranda!) cook a nutritious meal on the 7th of every month. Brownies help to make it a joyful feast. Bake a box or two, store the brownies in a sealed container (wrap in foil, seal in a ziploc bag), and drop them off to our kitchen. If baking in advance, place them in a freezer.
Current call for brownies is June 6; boxes are available in the CE Building! |
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OUR 2024 GRADUATES JULIA PACELLI, granddaughter of Lynn and Ray Snyder, will graduate on June 2nd from Wilmington University. Julia has been on the dean's list her entire attendance, Julia will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with Certification in Trauma-informed Approaches. Graduating Magna Cum Laude. REILLY FAGLES CAREY is graduating from Cape Henlopen High School on June 4th. She will be attending Chapman University in California to pursue a major in Psychology and a minor in English. She is the daughter of Corey Fagles and granddaughter of Rick and Chris Fagles. |
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The Concord Presbyterian Church initiated and coordinated the efforts for the Work Day with Habitat on 6/22/24 and welcomes participation Presbytery-wide ... with special thanks to Concord's team for housing justice and Marj Johnson for her leadership! | | |
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