New Castle Presbyterian Church September 2022 Newsletter |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR: Hybrid Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m. - First Friday Walks for Justice Wednesday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m. - Choir Practice Resumes Thursday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. - Thursday Reformation Series Friday, September 9 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. - An Evening of Stories & Songs with Sharon Moore in NCPC Fellowship Hall Sunday, September 11 at 10:30 - Installation of Officers & Backpack Blessing Sunday School, Nursery, and Coffee Hour resume Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. - Celebration Ringer practice resumes Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25 - NCPC Fall Retreat: Beside Still Waters Looking ahead to next month - Oct 1: Blessing of the Animals and Oct 2: New Members Fellowship Event |
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CHOIR REHEARSAL & BELL PRACTICE Start warming up those vocals, choir rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m. with an ice cream social. The Celebration ringers will resume practice on Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. |
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VOLUNTEERS FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS 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! We are in need of ushers starting next Sunday and worship leaders starting in October. Take a moment to sign up today! |
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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BACKPACK BLESSING + FALL KICK-OFF ON SEPTEMBER 11 Join us in worship on Sunday, September 11 at 10:30 and bring your backpacks with you! During our Scripture Conversation, we will bless our school bags at the start of a new year. After the Scripture Conversation, children are invited to go to the 2nd floor of the Christian Education Building. Babies through four-year-olds go to nursery where two volunteers will care for them. Children ages five through eleven go with Ms. Diana and another volunteer for Sunday School. Please fill out the form below for each child in your family: |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY Sunday School and Nursery care will resume on September 11, 2022. We are in need of volunteers so we can continue to offer this programming! 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 p.m. Our weekly Bible Study group will gather on Thursdays at 1 this fall to learn more about the Reformation through the Yale Bible Study series. To kick off our series, we'll gather in person at NCPC on September 8 and then via zoom the rest of the month. For more information, contact Pastor Miriam. |
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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE & MEMBERSHIP |
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FIRST FRIDAY WALKS FOR JUSTICE At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 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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KALEIDOSCOPE STORYTELLING EVENING Join Congregational Life on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m., as author and storyteller Sharon Moore (member of Community Presbyterian, sister of our regular guest preacher Rourke Moore) sings and shares stories from her recent book, Kaleidoscope: Journey of the Sharecroppers' Granddaughter. The event is free of charge; light refreshments and wine will be served. Pick up your copy of Kaleidoscope today from the church office for $20 - cash or check made out to NCPC. | | |
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NCPC FALL RETREAT – SEPTEMBER 24-25 We'll gather for our first annual Fall Retreat: Beside Still Waters at Pocomoke State Park over the weekend of September 24-25. Coordinators Greg Fogarty (gregorymfogarty@gmail.com) & Mike Smith (mikesmithteam@gmail.com) are finalizing plans for our weekend. Be in contact with them if you have any questions. |
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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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MISSION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE |
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FALL CLEAN-OUT IS ALREADY HERE! It's not too soon to be thinking of cleaning out and donating good, clean used clothes for our annual Friendship House Clothing Drive. This year, Friendship House is especially looking for men's fall and winter clothes, which are in high demand. While all clothes are welcome, they're also interested in new or used school uniforms: solid color polo shirts and khaki pants, new or used, any size! |
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We are collecting clothes throughout the month of September. Donations can be left in the Mission/Outreach room of the Fellowship Hall (second room on the right at the top of the stairs). Let's Stuff the Bus once again with our generous donations! |
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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 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). Our next collection will be Sunday, September 11! Make a contribution 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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WELCOME Mary Fontinha welcomed newest grandson, Reece Sawyer Spangler! Born Wednesday, August 24th, weighing 6 lbs 6 oz! Mom, dad, baby, big brother Tate and Hamilton (the boxer) are all doing well. |
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WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING Congratulations to Liz Parziale and Dan Toto as they were married August 13, at NCPC with Pastor Miriam officiating. Many blessings to Liz, Dan, and Parker Toto as they begin this next chapter of their family life together! |
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BABY FOLTZ #2 DUE IN MARCH Congratulations to Pastor Miriam, Steven, and Parker as they announced this past Sunday that they are expecting a baby due on March 14, 2023. (Pi Day for those who celebrate!) |
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BEAR MINISTRY Do you know someone who couldn't bear without one of these comforting friends? | | |
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