New Castle Presbyterian Church October 2022 Newsletter |
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We will be updating the Directory this month. Please send us any updates to your address, email, phone, etc. |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR: Hybrid Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 1 at 10:00 a.m. - Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 2 at 12:30 p.m. - New Members Fellowship Event Friday, October 7 at 5:30 p.m. - Walk for Justice Sunday, October 9 at 12:00 p.m. - Seamen's Center Presentation Sunday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m. - Corky Viola's Funeral Service Sunday, October 30 - NCPC Fall Festival
Pumpkin Party begins during Nursery/Sunday School time and food and activities continue to 12:30. RSVP here.
Chili Cook-Off for all ages during Coffee Hour Looking ahead to next month - November 6 - All Saints Sunday, Ditty Boxes for Seaman's Center November 13 - Pledge Sunday |
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VOLUNTEERS FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS We are in need of ushers starting next Sunday and worship leaders starting in October. Take a moment to sign up today! This is your chance to make sure coffee hour has all of your favorite items! The sign up sheet for First Sundays is posted in the Fellowship Hall. Haven't hosted before? Sign up with a friend and learn how our fair trade coffee gets made! |
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STEWARDSHIP Our Stewardship Season will kick off on Sunday, October 30, and over three Sundays, we will reflect on what it means to be a Matthew 25 Congregation. How are we a congregation that lives what is taught by Christ in that chapter? How do we work together to dismantle racism and end systemic poverty? Join us in celebrating, learning, and exploring together! Mark your calendars for our Stewardship Report after worship on November 6 and to participate in Pledge Sunday on November 13. |
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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PUMPKIN PARTY - SUN, OCT. 30 Put on your costumes and join us October 30th for our Pumpkin Party! Join us for worship at 10:30 a.m.; children of all ages will head over to the Fellowship Hall at 10:50 a.m. for story and craft time with our Christian Education volunteers. During coffee hour, parents and children can play games, and ALL church members will be invited to participate in our mini Halloween parade. The Pumpkin Party will be held alongside our Chili Cook-off, so lunch will be provided for all ages (we will have some non-chili options as well). Guests are invited to bring toiletries and peanut butter and jelly to donate through our Gifts of Love program. RSVP here by Sunday, October 23rd |
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BIBLE PRESENTATION - OCT 30 During the Scripture Conversation on October 30, our 3rd Graders, Mackenzie Boris and Ryan Shaw, will receive a copy of Growing in God's Love - a storybook Bible that helps us ask big questions! Join us as we honor the promises made at their baptisms by helping Mackenzie and Ryan continue to learn God's story. |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY Sunday School and Nursery care are back. We are in need of volunteers throughout the fall! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: For Sunday School Diana Kenis-Reilly For nursery: Molly Shaw All volunteers must complete background checks and child protection training. |
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THURSDAY REFORMATION SERIES AT 1:00 p.m. Our weekly Bible Study group is gathering on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. this fall via Zoom to learn more about the Reformation through the Yale Bible Study series. For more information, contact Pastor Miriam. |
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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE & MEMBERSHIP |
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS - OCT 1 All creatures of our God and king; lift up your voices and with us sing. Alleluia! Join us on Saturday, October 1 at 10 a.m. for a short, outdoor service where the pets of NCPC may be blessed by Pastor Miriam. Creatures of all shapes and sizes are welcome. If your pet doesn't travel well or play well with others, bring their picture or one of their accessories to be blessed. |
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NEW MEMBERS EVENT - OCT 2 Interested in learning about NCPC's ministry and how to become a member of our congregation? Join Congregational Life on Sunday, October 2 at 12:30 at the Manse. Following Coffee Hour, walk on down the sidewalk to 20 The Strand for some extended conversation and some additional light refreshments. Recent members wishing to connect more are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Jennifer Dunham. |
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FIRST FRIDAY WALKS FOR JUSTICE At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 7, join people of faith from around Wilmington for a silent prayer walk from the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew to Rodney Square. Contact Pastor Miriam to learn more. | | |
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LEARNING SPANISH NCPC Member John Walter is offering a fast-track approach to learning Spanish this fall, utilizing a focused curriculum that he's developed. He's organizing a class to meet at NCPC, gathering twice a week for retention purposes. (Exact dates will be set as the group is formed.) Whatever your Spanish-learning background, this class will focus on building vocabulary sets that empower communication and partnership. John studied Spanish at Town University and worked in partnership for 16 years with the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Cuba. If you're interested or have any questions, email John Walter |
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SPOOKTACULAR SUNDAY SERVICE Join us for a fun filled Sunday morning on October 30th by wearing a costume to church (which does not need to be Bible themed and so no obligation to dress as Adam or Eve). After church we will have a bonfire AND Music AND s'mores AND the Fall Fest Chili Cook-off sponsored by the Congregational Life committee. CL committee members will judge contestants on 5 categories and afterward everyone can enjoy the contestants chili. |
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FALL RETREAT REVIEW The expedition members of the first NCPC Fall Retreat to brave the elements, while camping, at Pocomoke River State Park! For a full photo review, click below for our Fall Retreat video of our weekend of campfire food, singing, fellowship, and worship. Planning has already begun for our next retreat, so let Greg Fogarty know if you'd like to be involved. |
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MISSION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE |
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FALL CLEAN-OUT IS COMING TO END! This Sunday concludes our clothing collection for Friendship House's Clothing Bank. After worship on Sunday, volunteers are asked to move bags down from the 2nd Floor Craft Room to the Fellowship Hall. The Friendship House van will come by for pick-up Monday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m. Interested in helping with Monday load-up? Email Candy Dunson to join the loading crew. |
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MISSION MOMENTS - SEAMAN'S CENTER Join us at coffee hour on October 9 to learn about the Seamen's Center, one of the local missions we support and opportunities for you to get involved. Christine Lassiter, Director, will give a brief presentation on their work, and we'll have a sign-up for a tour of the port! Don't miss this chance to learn more about the good work we support. More information coming soon about our November 6 Seaman's Center Ditty Box collection. |
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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, and we're excited to share that community meals are back! 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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A CHILD NEEDS YOU! Our mentoring program with local schools was put on hold during the pandemic, but we're gearing up to get started again this fall. Creative Mentoring provides the needed training for you to make a difference in a child's life. Mentoring involves only half an hour to an hour once a week with a child who may be in need of only a caring adult to listen, play games, talk to or help with school work or organizational skills. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, email Candy Dunson. If we have 3 or more new mentors, we can arrange for the training to be done as a group at our church this fall. |
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GIFTS OF LOVE Well, sports fans, we are in the 3rd quarter and our chances for a win are looking good. In the first half, we achieved 89% of our goal and donated $3,200 of our $3,600 commitment to our neighbors in need. But, we can't take our eyes off the ball. We must continue to press an aggressive offense to raise the remaining $400 of our pledge for the year. Will we go into overtime? Will we lose? Will we win? Will you be the one to take us into the end zone? We can do this! |
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Thanks to the MVPs who have contributed thus far and who, hopefully, will continue to do so. Look for your white Gifts of Love envelopes in the pews. If you are donating perishable goods to St. Peter's Food Pantry, please be sure to check expiration dates. |
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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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SYMPATHY The sympathy of the congregation surrounds the loved ones of Carlo Viola ("Corky"), who died to this life at the age of 79 on Wednesday, September 21, at Kutz Senior Living. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and a Celebration of Corky’s Life will be on Sunday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the NCPC meeting house. The service will be livestreamed and overflow seating will be available in the Christian Education Building. A reception will follow at Penn Farm, 807 Frenchtown Rd E, New Castle, DE 19720. Click here for full obituary. The sympathy of the congregation surrounds the loved ones of Mary Pratt, who died to this life at the age of 97 on Tuesday, September 27, in New York. Mary and her husband, Herb, joined NCPC in 2000, and she served as an Elder, Deacon, Pastor Nominating Committee and was active with Noon Circle. A native of Georgia, Mary's southern accent and gracious hospitality remained through her years in Delaware. As a High School Science teacher, Mary was an avid learner herself, sharing a great curiosity with Herb for the many wonders of God's wonderful creation. We give thanks that for Mary, suffering has passed and that she now rests in Christ's peace. May the Holy Spirit comfort the Pratt family, including Mary's surviving children, Allison and Warren. We will share Mary's obituary and service information as it is available |
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