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A CARING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP REACHING OUT IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S LOVE PAGE 1 Amended Worship Schedule for Sunday, June 26, 2016 No Sunday School - Fellowship Time at 9:30am - Morning Worship at 10:00am e Invitation PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH JUNE 2016 June 26 - July 2 Why does Providence bring a Workcamp experience to Virginia Beach? In short, so that our church can serve the community in a significant and meaningful way and experience gratification beyond words. It is incredibly exciting to watch 450 teens and adult leaders from across the country come together with one purpose – to help those in need! Members of our community will come to know these volunteers and share their lives with them. They will shed tears of joy as they watch their home receive a fresh coat of paint, or wipe away tears because a crew came to their home for a week and built them a new wheelchair ramp or deck. They will sleep more comfortably at night knowing that the mobile home skirting that was installed at the base of their home will keep the wind and pests away! A workcamp experience will have a powerful impact on many lives: the residents whose homes will be repaired, the volunteers who help with the details, the businesses, individuals, family and friends who support the event financially, and the worshipping community of Providence who comes together to be the host of an incredible week of service and sacrifice. Thank you, Providence Presbyterian, for your prayers, your support, your patience, and your faithfulness to the gospel which allows us to invite others to come and serve the Lord. Workcamp Virginia Beach 2016
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Amended Worship Schedule for Sunday, June 26, 2016 No Sunday School - Fellowship Time at 9:30am - Morning Worship at 10:00am
theInvitationPROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH JUNE 2016
June 26 - July 2 Why does Providence bring a Workcamp experience to Virginia Beach? In short, so that our church can serve the community in a significant and meaningful way and experience gratification beyond words. It is incredibly exciting to watch 450 teens and adult leaders from across the country come together with one purpose – to help those in need! Members of our community will come to know these volunteers and share their lives with them. They will shed tears of joy as they watch their home receive a fresh coat of paint, or wipe away tears because a crew came to their home for a week and built them a new wheelchair ramp or deck. They will sleep more comfortably at night knowing that the mobile home skirting that was installed at the base of their home will keep the wind and pests away!
A workcamp experience will have a powerful impact on many lives: the residents whose homes will be repaired, the volunteers who help with the details, the businesses, individuals, family and friends who support the event financially, and the worshipping community of Providence who comes together to be the host of an incredible week of service and sacrifice. Thank you, Providence Presbyterian, for your prayers, your support, your patience, and your faithfulness to the gospel which allows us to invite others to come and serve the Lord.
Workcamp Virginia Beach 2016
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From My Open Door Jeffrey S. Bell, Pastor Over Easter vacation I listened to our three-year-
old grandson count from one to 50. We cheered when he got there. And it occurred to me that learning how to count is not necessarily the great thing we make it out to be. In fact, it may be the beginning of many of our troubles.
Sebastian, with a whole counting career ahead of him, will feel compelled to keep track of countless things (pun intended) during his life. From his age and how many fingers and toes he has, he will graduate to wins and losses on the baseball field, to his grades and G.P.A., to his daily caloric intake, to who owes him what and how much, to all the offenses he’ll suffer, etc., etc.
No matter what he does in life, he’ll worry about numbers until the day he retires. But even then he won’t retire from counting. He’ll worry about the Stock Market and how much is in his retirement account. Until the day he breathes his last breath, he’ll be busy worrying and counting, counting and worrying.
Here’s the problem with all of the counting we do: beyond occasionally counting our blessings, the exercise of keeping track of the numbers in our lives is seldom an act of faith. We are concerned about the numbers because we depend on them for our sense of accomplishment and self-worth. We keep track so we
can compare ourselves to others. We count because we think we need good numbers to justify ourselves before God. Truth is, we count out of fear, insecurity, or pride.
We’re like David, whom God warned against taking a census of the nation of Israel because He knew the King’s motives were worldly. God didn’t want David to look to or trust in the numbers. God wanted David, and God wants us, to look to and trust in Him.
By contrast, we only need to be able to count to one. We only need to be able to count On One - the One True God who is worthy of our complete confidence.
When we put our faith where it belongs, we can stop counting the numbers, begin counting on God’s grace, be content with the person God made us to be and with the call He has placed on our heart.
See you in church, Jeff
SESSION NOTES The Session met on Monday, May 9, 2016 and conducted the following business:
• Examined the 2016 Confirmands, Annika Ashcraft, Melinda Cullipher-Toone, and Ben Schroeder. After hearing their confessions of faith, joyfully received them into membership in the congregation.
• Approved paying the cost of the May Session retreat with funds from an Administrative Committee Special Fund.
• Approved revisions to the Personnel Policies portion of the Church Policy Manual. • Approved transferring technical/WIFI upkeep/upgrade responsibilities to SYNC 21 Tech Resolution. • Approved the collection of a love gift offering of good will and thank you for Karen Cagni in recognition of
her retirement after 35 years of service to the church. • Approved changing the time of the worship service on June 26th to 10:00am. Sunday school will not be
held that day. The purpose of the change is to welcome staff members from the Virginia Beach Workcamp to share worship time with us.
PASTOR OF OR DIRECTOR OF OLDER ADULT MINISTRY Providence has a part-time staff position for a Pastor of or a Director of Older Adult Ministry to work 20 hours a week. The successful candidate will develop a framework of faith formation and ministry for older adults and assist the Senior Pastor with specialized visitation including pastoral support to the church family who are homebound, reside in facilities of extended care or are hospitalized. For a complete position description click on Pastor/Director of Older Adult Ministry.
For more information, to request an application or to submit a resume for the above position, please contact Dianne Stockmeier, Personnel Committee, at [email protected].
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Aaron Gilbert’s Birthday 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Faith Hayden’s Birthday 6:30pm Men’s Fellowship Cookout
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Rich Lindgren’s Birthday
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Rose Farr’s Birthday Bill Stephensons Birthday 8:45am Merry Bells Rehearsal 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship with Communion Graduate Recognition 12:15pm 2016 Host Workcamp Volunteer Meeting 12:15pm PW Coordinating Team
MONDAY, JUNE 6 7:00pm Committee Chairs 7:00pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm Committee Night
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Deanne Shuman's Birthday 11:30am Providence Gad-Abouts 7:30pm Bells of Providence Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Richard Hickman’s Birthday 9:45am Mary & Martha Circle 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Daniel Miller’s Birthday 7:00pm Women’s Bible Study
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Presbyterian Women Synod Summer Gathering at Massanetta Springs
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Presbyterian Women Synod Summer Gathering at Massanetta Springs
Clara Davis’ Birthday Marilyn Jackson’s Birthday
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Chris Burdette’s Birthday Hayden Ewarld’s Birthday 8:45am Merry Bells Rehearsal 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Music Sunday 12:15pm China Mission Trip Interest Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 13 Natalie Ashcraft's Birthday Dan Wagoner's Birthday 6:00pm Session Meeting New Members Received 7:00pm Boy Scouts
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Bill Deck’s Birthday Marge Nonaka's Birthday 6am-7pm Primary Election 10:00am Dorcas Circle
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Newsletter Submission Deadline 9:45am Mary & Martha Circle 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, JUNE 16 7:00pm Care Team Leaders
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
SATURDAY, JUNE 18 9:00am Courtyard Graces
SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Father’s Day 8:45am Merry Bells Rehearsal 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Presbyterian Men’s Day
MONDAY, JUNE 20 7:00pm Boy Scouts
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Alexis Correia’s Birthday
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Laura Gravely’s Birthday Dana Hanson’s Birthday
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Linda Barnes’ Birthday Joe Ussery’s Birthday
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Workcamp Virginia Beach **Amended Worship Schedule”” 9:30am Fellowship Time 10:00am Worship 12:00pm Workcamp Virginia Beach Opening at Landstown Middle School
MONDAY, JUNE 27 Workcamp Virginia Beach Meals on Wheels Delivery Week Bryce Bolton's Birthday Ida Harnly’s Birthday Penny Rogers' Birthday Cassie Stephenson's Birthday 7:00pm Boy Scouts
TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Workcamp Virginia Beach
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Workcamp Virginia Beach
Robin Birdwell’s Birthday Joe Cosimano’s Birthday Mark Manning’s Birthday
THURSDAY, JUNE 30 Workcamp Virginia Beach
THIS MONTH AT PROVIDENCE
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ASK THE CLERK: WHAT IS THE BOOK OF CHURCH ORDER? This month’s “Ask the Clerk” is very timely. Having received our confirmands into membership on Pentecost Sunday, this is a good opportunity to refresh our memories. The question: "We know what we expect from the church when we join. What does the church expect of us as members?” As you might guess, the Book of Order has the answer. Chapter 1 is titled “Congregations and Their Membership” and includes a section on the Ministry of Members. Here’s what it says: Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ is a joy and a privilege. It is also a commitment to participate in Christ's mission. A faithful member bears witness to God's love and grace and promises to be involved responsibly in the ministry of Christ's Church. Such involvement includes:
• proclaiming the good news in word and deed, • taking part in the common life and worship of a congregation, • lifting one another up in prayer, mutual concern, and active support, • studying Scripture and the issues of Christian faith and life, • supporting the ministry of the church through the giving of money, time, and talents, • demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church, • responding to God's activity in the world through service to others, • living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and social relationships of life, • working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment, • participating in the governing responsibilities of the church, and • reviewing and evaluating regularly the integrity of one's membership, and • reviewing and considering ways in which one's participation in the worship and service of the church may
be increased and made more meaningful. That’s a lot, but I think that of the 12 the two most important for each of us to focus on are the last two. Looking for ways and opportunities to strengthen our membership and participation in the life of the church requires us to reflect on the first 10 as the means to that end. Thanks for asking.
(This feature to our Session notes called “Ask the Clerk” is an opportunity for the congregation to ask questions they might have regarding how the church functions, church policies, or the polity of the Presbyterian Church, USA. Just email your questions to [email protected].)
WORKCAMP VIRGINIA BEACH 2016 Workcamp Virginia Beach begins next month, June 26 through July 2! Currently 72 crews of youth and adult volunteers are scheduled to transform 68 homes through free home repair. Ladders are still needed for Workcamp week. Please sign up on the Workcamp bulletin board to loan your ladder, specifying the size and type. Volunteers will pick up ladders the week prior to Workcamp and return them immediately following the project. Volunteer opportunities available! Youth coming to Workcamp bring donations of food for the local food bank. A coordinator for this effort is needed. Contact Kevin Daley, 572-3977, [email protected] to volunteer. Providence volunteers will greet campers arriving on Sunday, June 26, at noon and will serve snacks on Friday evening, July 1, during a reception for homeowners and campers. Sign up on the Workcamp bulletin board. Volunteers will meet Sunday, June 5, 12:15pm in room 104 to review setup the week prior to and the schedule of events throughout the week of Workcamp Virginia Beach.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN2015 Presbyterian Women Honorary Lifetime Membership recipient: Cecilia Daley Former recipients: Edith Hill (2008), Edith Lytle (2009), Peggy Deans (2010), June Estep (2011), Stephanie Boose (2012), Louanne Bielmann (2013), Dot Soule (2014), and Donna Zamorski (2015).
Providence PW Coordinating Team, 2016 - 2017 Jane Pritchett and Deanne Shuman (Co-Moderators), Abbitt Harvey (Treasurer), Robin Birdwell (Secretary), Sue Passarella (At-Large), Susan Ayers (Missions Coordinator), Donna Zamorski (Hospitality), Karen Moore (Bible Study Leader), and Beverly Lehm and Stephanie Boose (Circle Leaders). Many thanks to the previous Coordinating Team for their service!
PW Synod Summer Gathering at Massanetta Springs, "Who is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes”, is scheduled for June 9 - 12. Rev. Dr. Judy Yakes Siker, author of the Horizons 2016-2017 Bible Study, will be at Synod Summer Gathering 2016 to present this Bible Study to us in three sessions and also will share ideas and tips for leading this wonderful Bible Study in a workshop. This study comes from many books in the Bible, Genesis, Mark, Matthew, Luke, John, Corinthians and Hebrews. Visit the PW in the Mid-Atlantic website, http://www.pwsynodmidatlantic.org/, to learn more.
MISSION TRIP Are you interested in going on a “possible” mission trip to China in 2017 to support Stephanie Webster? If so, make plans to attend a meeting on Sunday, June 12, immediately following worship in the parlor to discuss the possibility and gauge interest. Questions? Contact Pat Ferguson, 630-0586 or [email protected].
PARTNER IN EDUCATION It’s hard to believe the school year is winding down. Lunch Buddies met for the last time in May. A picnic was planned for the participating students by the “buddies”. Due to the threat of inclement weather it was held in the cafeteria. The students enjoyed themselves on the stage and all had a good time. Reading Café will continue until the end of the school year. All of our faithful volunteers are commended for the invaluable service they provide by sharing their time and love with children at Fairfield Elementary. Special relationships have been formed and are so meaningful to both the students and volunteers. Thank you!
GAD-ABOUTS The Providence Gad-Abouts will have their annual Birthday Party Event at the Imperial Palace Restaurant on Tuesday, June 7. Meet at the church at 11:30am to carpool or meet the group at the restaurant. The cost is $16.00 which covers the buffet, tax, tip and birthday cake. Sign up on the Gad-About bulletin board or contact Peggy Deans, 473-8509 for more information.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP The Providence Men’s Fellowship will have a cookout on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30pm at Providence. Bring your own meat to grill; potato and salad will be provided. Sign up on the men’s bulletin board and we encourage you to bring a friend!
PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH5497 Providence Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-420-6159 ・ www.provpres.org ・ [email protected]
Providence Presbyterian Church 5497 Providence Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-420-6159 ・ www.provpres.org ・[email protected]
Church Staff Pastor Rev. Jeffrey S. Bell Parish Associate — vacant — Pastor of Family Life Ministries Pastor Billy Ricketts Director of Music Valetta Fellenbaum Organist John Dixon Administrative Assistant Karen Cagni Nursery Supervisor Michelle Wofford Treasurer Carolyn Knowles Financial Secretary Ted Salter Sextons Gus and Mary Ann Villies
The Session Moderator: Rev. Jeffrey S. Bell ・ Clerk of Session: Gary Reese
Administration *Glynn Rogers, Mike Schroeder, Dianne Stockmeier Christian Education *Ray Maxwell, Carol HIckman Congregational Care *Don Singletary, Karen Moore Fellowship *Susan Ayers, Ray Hall
Mission/Outreach/Evangelism *Cecilia Daley Property *George Fitzgerald, Riley Hensly Worship *Rich Lindgren, Cathy Polychroni
*committee chair
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Newsletter items should be submitted no later than the 15th of each month
for the following month’s edition. Please e-mail newsletter items to:
LOVE OFFERING FOR KAREN CAGNI After 35 years of service to our church, Karen Cagni has decided to retire. Session has approved inviting the congregation to make a financial gift to Karen for all her years which will be presented to her, along with other gifts, at a celebration on July 31 following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Please make checks payable to Providence Presbyterian Church and designate "Cagni Love Offering" in the memo section. Donations may be placed in the offering plate or addressed to the Count Team and mailed to the church.
