July 2019 Vol 9, No 7

On Pentecost Sunday, friends of all ages gathered in the fellowship hall to sing, learn, and

create Pentecost art. Our holiday celebrations are one of my favorite things about serving this congregation. We always have creative celebrations of Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, and other special days in the church.

Soon, you will see one of our Pentecost creations in the back of the sanctuary (an area commonly called the narthex.) Adults, children and youth worked together to create a tree with leaves symbolizing the many gifts the Holy Spirit gives us. A big thank you to the Christian Education Committee for putting these crafts and the event together!

We hope to display other art in the narthex as time goes by. An Advent/Christmas themed piece is in the works!

When you see this piece in the narthex, pause to think of the many gifts God's Spirit have given to you individually and to us as a congregation. And give thanks.

In Christ, Kerri

Rev. Kerri Hefner From the Pastor’s Desk

Director of Christian Ed 2

Director of Music 3

Mission 4

Photos - Pentecost 5

Calendar 6

Worship Volunteers 7

Photos - Confirmation 8

NHCCC 9

Pansy’s Corner 9

Birthday / Anniversary 10

Youth Calendar 10

Scouts 11

Concerns 11

Look Inside

OCIM Food Pantry Donations (1st Sunday of Month) Sunday July 7 10:00 am

Collins Family Visit at Worship – Refreshments after the Service

Sunday July 7 11:00 am

Commissioning of Montreat Youth Conference Participants

Sunday July 14 11:00 am

Montreat Youth Conference Sun. - Sat. July 14-20 12:00 pm

Adult Fellowship Sunday July 14 12:00 pm

Compassionate Care Committee Luncheon Monday July 15 11:00 am

Summer Social – Indoor Potluck Lunch, Ice Cream & Games

Sunday July 28 12:00 pm

Upcoming Events

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Director of Christian Education Mary Todd Peters

Dear NH Friends,

I just started reading a new book titled

“The Pilgrim’s Compass: Finding and Following the God We Seek” by Paul H. Lang. If you had asked me what a pil-grimage is before I read this book, I would have told you that it is a long trip

to a sacred sight that helps bring one insight into their

faith journey. I have never been on such a pilgrimage, but I would like to go on one at some point. In his book, Paul Lang defines a pilgrimage as two things—"the travel to a distant location for religious purposes and two, as a meta-phor for discipleship throughout one’s life.” I really like this second definition of Pilgrimage as I do believe that

our faith is something that takes a lifetime to develop.

Summer is typically seen as a time of slowing down in the church. People are not at church as much because they are traveling, entertaining family or perhaps taking the sum-mer off from attending Sunday school and worship. I would like to suggest a reframing of summer as a part of

our faith journey to slow down and spend time enjoying ourselves, a slower pace and perhaps not so much activity. As you enjoy your summer it is my hope that you will fo-cus on your pilgrimage of discipleship by being aware of God’s presence in the ordinary everyday of your lives.

There are a few spiritual practices in this newsletter that

might help you focus on your faith journey and spend time

noticing more about where God is and how you experi-

ence God in your day to day. One practice is to begin each

day by centering yourself in the knowledge that God is

with you. It can be as simple as a short prayer thanking

God for being present, or by saying a Bible verse out loud

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be

glad in it!” (Psalm 118 v24)

Another spiritual practice is in the evening to think back

through your day and ask yourself “Where did I see God’s

presence in my day?” Or ask yourself “When did I feel love?

When did I give love? When did I feel the absence of love?”

Whether you travel or stay at home, I hope you will take time to incorporate spiritual practices into your daily rou-tine. Intentionality and commitment to these practices will

enrich your life. God will surprise you as you discover God’s presence in the everyday.

This prayer is one that Paul wrote for folks who are on a pilgrimage to use. He writes “This prayer…can serve as a resource in our atlas to provide a brief and memorable distillation of the hopes of pilgrimage. Notice the repeated

petition, “Lead me, Lord,” which is found only in Psalms. There is no more central and unifying petition in the heart and mind of a pilgrim than that the journey be led by the calling of God.”

A Pilgrim’s Prayer by Paul H. Lang

Lead me, Lord, gently, pervasively, irresistibly, increasingly,

So that I walk my pilgrim way steadily, and find the place

Of my resurrection.

Lead me, Lord, so that I neither dally nor disobey, nor

turn aside,

Nor stand still, nor stumble, nor turn back in loyalty to

old gods

Who will not bless me.

Lead me, Lord, as a felt Presence,

As a constant companion, as a counselor in perplexity,

As my first, fast, last friend.

Lead me, Lord, by grace to gratitude,

By gratitude to generosity of spirit,

By generosity to mercy, that I may cultivate

A compassionate heart.

Lead me, Lord, through your loving embrace,

So that I do not forget or fall away,

But remain steadfast and loyal,

Joyful and true on my journey with you. Amen

From: The Pilgrim’s Compass: Finding and Following

the God We Seek pg 50-51

Sightings of Flat Jesus, Mary and Martha

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Director of Music Allen Amos

As a full time music educator and part time

church musician, my days are often busy

from morning until night. Like most

people, finding time to get everything done

in a day is hard to do. It's even harder to fit

in time for relaxation/meditation/self-

renewal. The summer months slow down

for most people because the rigor of the

academic year eases off. I always look forward to these

summer days, as it allows me freedom to take my time

accomplishing tasks, and I am able to do some fun things

that I don't get to do otherwise. I am excited to catch up on

some pleasure reading this summer. One book, in

particular, was given to me about a year ago entitled

“A Song to Sing, A Life to Live - Reflections on Music

as Spiritual Practice” by Don Saliers and Emily

Saliers. Don is a church organist, and Emily is a member

of the alternative folk-rock group, “The Indigo Girls”.

This book will explore the connections between “Saturday

night” music (secular) and Sunday morning music (sacred)

through the spiritual dimensions of music itself. The

authors will help the reader appreciate the joy of music and

explore how music carries us into the places of sorrow,

where we must go if we are to live with honesty about

ourselves and compassion for others.

My hope is that through reading books like this and other

works, that I will gain new ideas and perspectives on the

music that I make at school and here at New Hope. I pray

that your summer months will allow you time to rest,

recharge, and slow down for a few moments to enjoy all of

our blessings.

Montreat Music Conference - June 2018

Commissioning of Montreat Worship and Music

Conference participants on June 23.

NHPC youth and chaperones at last year’s youth conference.

Montreat Youth Conference Fundraiser

Please grab an envelope from the display in the narthex to help support our youth in attending the Montreat Youth Conference in July. ShiLi Quade, Zuling Quade, Nick Case and Walt Pierce will be attending with Mary Todd and Susan Van Fleet as chaperones. We are looking forward to the theme “Let Love Lead”. We will be in Montreat on July 14-20, 2019.

Presentation of Outstanding Older Adult Award to Bill Strayhorn - June 16

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Summertime also brings our farmworker camp mission back into full gear! Mission Committee would like to express a big THANK YOU to everyone who has dropped off donations for Camp 421 — people have been very generous! The grey

collection bin is in the narthex near the elevator. We are also happy to receive monetary donations. Just make the check to New Hope Presbyterian and note “Migrant Workers” on the memo line.

Collection of these items for the men continues (full-sized for all toiletries if possible):

Men’s pants in lightweight material Long-sleeved lightweight men’s shirts Shampoo Body wash Toothpaste & toothbrushes Shaving cream Deodorant Bug repellent

A trip to Newton Grove to give the men all your helpful donations is still in the planning stages — stay tuned. Everyone is welcome to come along!

Migrant Farmworker Mission

MISSION UPDATE

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Pansy’s Corner

Let the Adventure Begin! We are so excited about our summer camp season! This year we are offering 4 weekly themed overnight camps: The Amazing Race, Forged by

Fire, We are Family, and Night Owl

camp. We are also redesigning our Middle School Day Camp schedule. There are lots of exciting new programs – do not delay and register today! Pool passes are available and

can be purchased online.

Why is Camp so important?

Social workers believe that summer programs for children can provide many benefits, yet equal access is often a challenge. Child and Family Social Workers, who often work with families and children in multicultural urban communities, can help increase access to quality summer programs for children who can benefit most from them.

We are always in need of scholarship money. There are so many children who are unable to come to camp but would truly benefit from the wonderful experience at New Hope Camp.

For all additional information go to our website www.newhopeccc.org or contact the office at 919-942-4716,

info@newhopeccc.org.

Save the Date!

Homecoming 2019 Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating Homecoming on August 25.

Our speaker will be Joel Winchip, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center Association. We are celebrating 70 years of camping ministry at New Hope!

Enjoy a special Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir repertoire coordinated by our music director Allen Amos. Following the Worship Service enjoy our usual delicious potluck lunch.

July 14-20 – Montreat Youth Conference

The youth are attending the Montreat Youth

Conference "Let Love Lead". Please keep Zuling,

Nick, Walt, ShiLi, Susan and Mary Todd in your

prayers during this fantastic week!

Youth Calendar & News

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July Birthdays

Ivaree Eads

James Pierce

Allen Amos

Patricia Thompson

Janie Switzer

Susan VanFleet

Sheila Mauer

Christopher Quade

Matt Poindexter

Macon Tobin

Taya Bateman Skarda

Mary Todd Peters

Christopher Cannon

Pansy Dodson

Jacky Rosati Rowe

Pamela Miller

Bethany Ross

Chris Slocum

Taylor Spragens

Nicholas Case

Mary Todd & Mark Peters

Claire & John Capps

Jenny & Lonnie Hawley

Millie & Lawrence McAdams

Janie & Boyd Switzer

Harlene & Ralph Teal

July Anniversaries

New Hope Youth Attend UPC Vacation Church School

at Camp New Hope

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Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Meets Thursdays at 6:30 am at

Bob Evans Restaurant.

Come enjoy the fellowship,

humor, discussion,

and spirituality

of our early-

bird group.

Online Church Calendar http://tinyurl.com/NHPC-Calendar

Thanks to all the contributors for this month’s newsletter. Articles and photos are always appreciated.

Submit your contributions to: newsletter@newhopepresusa.org Please have submissions in by the 20th for inclusion in the following month’s newsletter.

-- Clare Strayhorn

BSA Troop & Cub Pack 449

Cub Pack 449 meets

1st and 3rd (of the

month) on Tuesday

nights. The Cubs will

have the summer off

after the June 4th meeting. We’re

planning recruitment activity over

the summer with a kick-off recruit-

ment event in late August, pre-

Labor Day. Scouting, at all levels,

helps to equip young people with

skill-sets they can use throughout

life. Scouting is open to boys AND

girls. We currently do not have

female members, but welcome the

opportunity to serve. See below for

questions.

Troop 449 Scouts were at

Camp Raven Knob June

16 -22. Fun and fellow-

ship were enjoyed by all.

If you know young men from 1st

thru 5th grade, or ages 7-10, who’re

interested in what Cubs have to

offer, or ages 11-17 years of age

who may benefit from the fellow-

ship, training, and leadership skills

available in the Boy Scouting

Program, please check out our

websites: pack449.org and

troop449.org, or see Al Townsend

for more information.

2019 Montreat Women’s Connection Conference

August 9-11, 2019

NHPC Women come join us for a weekend of faith, fun and beauty in Montreat. Lisa Henniger has graciously offered her house in Montreat for our group to stay in. You must register as a commuter.

Registration fee is $237 before June 28. Mary Todd is on the planning team for this conference and is very excited about the keynoter Valarie Kaur and special guest Amy Grant. Go to https://

montreat.org/events/women to register. Let Lisa know you would like to stay in her house. There is space for 8 women.

And now these three remain:

faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. –

1 Corinthians 13:13

Women’s Connection 2019 will be a time to connect with old and new friends. It will be a time to care for yourself, a time for space and Sabbath. Our hope is you will experience spiritual nourishment, inspiration, and discernment. Our prayer is you will feel God’s

loving presence.

Collins’ Family Visit

Sunday, July 7

The Collins’ family will be visiting! They will bring greetings during the ser-vice, and after church, Mission and Fellowship will provide some refreshments so members can say hello and visit with them.

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Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Church Information

Sunday School 9:45 am

Worship Service 11:00 am

Office: 919-942-4710

Pastor: Rev. Kerri Hefner: 919-903-6172

E-Mail: office@newhopepresusa.org

Website: newhopepresusa.org

Calendar: tinyurl.com/NHPC-Calendar

New Hope Presbytery: nhpresbytery.org

Presbyterian Church USA: pcusa.org

Mission Statement: New Hope Presbyterian Church is a family of intergenerational Christians, bound together by over 250 years of traditional uplifting worship and ser-vice to God through our missions and fellowship with one another. We are committed to the ministry of New Hope Camp and Conference Center, and to local, national and

international mission programs. We devote ourselves to support our members and community in need; to be good stewards of financial, natural, and human resources;

and to share our faith in God with those who cross our path.