New Castle Presbyterian Church May 2024 Newsletter |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR:
Hybrid Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4 - May Market Sunday, May 5 - Young-ish Women's Gathering Saturday, May 11 - New Members Gathering Sunday, May 12 - Coffee Hour in the Reed House Garden Saturday, May 18 - Day in Old New Castle
Activities for the young and young at heart from 10-12 in the Church Yard Sunday, May 19 - Pentecost Sunday!
Community Open Mic Night at 6:30pm Saturday, June 1 - Men's Group Hike |
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SUNDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP We are in need of ushers and worship leaders this month and throughout the summer months!
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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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 May orientation for new and returning volunteers. If you're interested, please contact: Molly Shaw |
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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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DAY IN OLD NEW CASTLE - MAY 18 The Meeting House will be open from 10-4. If you'd like to serve as a docent, sign up for a two-hour shift using the form in the Fellowship Hall, or contact Lynn Smith. Join us from 10-12 for outdoor activities, including sidewalk chalk and bubbles, set up for the young and young-at-heart. Come by for some fun in the sun and information about more of our upcoming events, including Vacation Bible School. |
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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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YOUNG-ISH WOMEN'S GATHERING - MAY 5 Our fellowship group for women between the ages of ~25 and 50 will gather next on Sunday, May 5 from 12-2pm. 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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NEW MEMBERS GATHERING - MAY 11 Anyone considering joining NCPC - or- liking what they observe and wanting to learn more is encouraged to meet other newbies on Saturday, May 11 from 3 to 5. Join members of the Congregational Life committee at the Fogarty’s house on 2nd Street; contact Greg Fogarty to RSVP - gregorymfogarty@gmail.com. |
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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 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, we'll have cake to celebrate all who had milestone birthdays this past year.
Come and celebrate God's goodness! |
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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. 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. The evening will conclude with Drag Queen Bingo at 7 PM. Venue TBA.
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. Keep an eye out for registration and donation links in Sunday bulletins. |
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THE PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
THROUGH THE GUATEMALAN PARTNERSHIP Please consider giving a Mother’s Day gift to a local mom in need. Chester County supports young moms and families who have immigrated here from Guatemala. These young moms need support to help them stabilize here in the States. Please see Amy Selheimer during coffee hour for more information on giving, or follow this link to learn more: https://www.youngmomschestercounty.org/. Thank you for supporting these women! |
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FISH BANK REPORT! Through your generous contributions, we raised $1,049 for the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering! These funds make a difference in people's lives by addressing issues of hunger, thirst, refugee assistance, education, and disaster recovery efforts around the world. Thank you for sharing Christ's love through these fish banks! 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”. 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 May 6; boxes are available in the CE Building! |
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CELEBRATING OUR 2024 GRADUATES Spread the good news around!
If you or a loved one is celebrating a graduation this year, submit an announcement for our June newsletter
by emailing the church office before May 20. |
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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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