New Castle Presbyterian Church June 2022 Newsletter |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR: USE OF MASKS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED Hybrid Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5 - Pentecost Sunday - Celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit Tuesday, June 7 at 3 p.m. - Memorial Service for Robert (Bob) Sigmund in the Church Yard Saturday, June 11 - 9 a.m. Highmark Walk for Friendship House 12 pm Separation Day Parade with VBS float Sunday, June 12 - Annual Congregational Meeting after worship, End of Programming Year Celebration, and Sunday School during Coffee Hour Saturday, June 18 from 2-4 p.m. - Youth Rainbow Connect at the New Castle Library (co-sponsored by our LGBTQ+ Task Force) Wednesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. - Battery Park Concert for members and those thinking about becoming members
Sunday, July 17 from 4-7 p.m. - ReNew Vacation Bible School |
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Wear RED this Pentecost Sunday, and through our Pentecost Offering, support children at-risk, youth, and young adults through ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Learn more and make an online donation here |
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ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - SUNDAY, JUNE 12 After worship, we'll convene our annual congregational meeting to elect officers for the Class of 2015 and elect the Trustees of the Corporation. Click below for nominees' biographies: | | |
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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP COVERAGE Pastor Miriam will be out of the office from June 21 through July 4. Guest Preachers Rev. Shannon Hanson (June 26) and Rev. Jim Mehler (July 3) will share the Good News from the Meeting House pulpit. Jim Mehler and the Deacons will coordinate NCPC's pastoral care coverage. Contact the Church Office or Deacon Moderator Salina Brett for general support. If you are in need of a hospital visit or other emergency pastoral support, contact Rev. Jim Mehler at (614) 886-368. |
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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2022 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: RENEW 2022 Vacation Bible School: ReNew will be one night of fun - Sunday, July 17 from 4-7 p.m. Activities will be for children ages 4-10, and will include stories, crafts, games, music, and more! Cost is $5 per child, or $10 per family. Dinner included. In support of our theme, ReNew, we will welcome donations to benefit Delaware Nature Society's RENEW program. Register here by July 6! |
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SEPARATION DAY PARADE IS BACK! On Saturday, June 11th at 12 p.m., the Raker's van will once again roll through the streets of New Castle! All are invited to walk in the parade and help us hand out special-themed VBS invitations. Parade walkers are invited to wear NCPC shirts or gardening-themed outfits. For more details and for the exact line up information, contact the Church Office. |
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SUMMER BOOK STUDIES Our weekly Bible Study group has concluded for the year as we prepare for our usual summer book discussions. Starting reading and join us for these gatherings: Thursday, June 2 at 1 p.m. - at Connie Reese's house - John Ortberg's Everybody's Normal Till You Get To Know Them Thursday, August 11 at 1 p.m. - at Conchita Showell's house - Parker Palmer's On The Brink of Everything Please RSVP to Pastor Miriam by the Sunday before our gathering. |
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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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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE & MEMBERSHIP |
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CAMARADERIE AT THE CONCERT Bring your lawn chair, blanket and dancing shoes and join us Wednesday June 22nd at 6:30 at Battery Park. The Chesapeake Brass Band will be playing as part of the summer concert series. New members or those thinking about becoming members are encouraged to come. |
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: CO-CHAIR NEEDED Trusting in God and the vaccines, we are expecting to have a full Spirit of Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 10, 2022 with NCPC again taking a major role along with the City of New Castle and the New Castle Historical Society. For 2022, we want to start early and in an orderly fashion to get our plans, houses, sales, refreshments, music and theater events, and Santas in line. We are looking for a special volunteer to serve as co-organizer with Steve Martin, who worked on it last year. Please consider if you would want to take a leadership role in this. It is a wonderful community service of the Church, and, for the organizers, it is a great way to learn more about the City. If you are interested, please speak to Pastor Miriam. If you want to know more about what may be involved, email Steve (martin@udel.edu) or call him at 302-354-4428. |
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BLUE ROCKS WITH NCPC The Blue Rocks won 7-4, and we stayed hydrated on a 90-degree day. Wins all around! Thanks to everyone who came and cheered on Mr. Celery, Rocky Bluewinkle, and the home team. We look forward to organizing another game later in the summer. Stay tuned for more information from Congregational Life! |
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BESIDE STILL WATERS: NCPC'S FALL RETREAT (SEPTEMBER 23-25) RSVP ASAP BY FILLING OUT THIS FORM. |
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One last call for folks interested in our Fall Retreat! Come play 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. |
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MISSION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE |
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HIGHMARK WALK FOR FRIENDSHIP HOUSE Join NCPC on June 11th for the in-person Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community! This is an annual 5k walk that Highmark puts on for local non-profits so that they can receive 100% of the proceeds. Last year (which was virtual) we have over 500 walkers and raised over $73,000. Can we do it again in person? We need your help! |
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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! To join NCPC's walk team, click here! |
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GIFTS OF LOVE 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). Make a contribution anytime through the white Gifts of Love envelopes in the pews as we renew our efforts to love our neighbors. We truly appreciate food/can donations. 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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MEMBERS UPDATES John Hopkins will join our NCPC family on Sunday, June 5. Join us as we welcome him into membership this Sunday! NCPC member Mary Pratt (pictured here) has moved to an assisted living facility on Long Island to be closer to family. She was very happy to receive the card from NCPC! Her new address has been included in the online directory. |
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RECOGNIZING OUR 2022 GRADUATES Zarina Stone, daughter of Kris Stone, graduated from Wilmington Friends School. This Fall, she'll attend Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where she plans on majoring in Applied Mathematics. Hunter Clements, grandson of Carol and Gene Mayhew, graduated from Temple University with an undergraduate degree in Biology. He began his graduate degree in Physical Therapy at Temple University on May 31st. Danielle Krawczyk, daughter of Kris & Chris Krawczyk, graduated from Grand Canyon University with her Masters in Autism Spectrum Disorder and will continue to teach at Thomas McKean High School. Jack Yeager, grandson of Monty & Ellie Gerhart graduated from Dickinson College. He will begin grad school at Loyola Baltimore this summer with a Major in Clinical Psychology. |
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