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Mooresville, North Carolina
June 2012
Congratulations to our Graduates!
From Mooresville High School:
Rachel Abele graduates with outstanding academic honors. She was the Drum Major for the marching band, a cheer-leader, a member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society and the musical group, Testify. She played basketball and ran track. Rachel will attend UNC-Wilmington in the fall and pursue a degree in nursing. Galen Dunagan was a member of the band, drama club, and is also an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 166. Galen plans to serve in the US Marine Corps following graduation and to enroll in college later to earn a degree in history. Torie Dunagan was a member of the band and received the Artist of the Month award. Torie will attend Mitchell Community College in the fall and will transfer to Appalachian State University in January of 2013. Jessica Johnson graduates with honors as a NC Scholar. She has been President of the National Spanish Honor Society. She is a member of the Beta Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She was a member of the varsity swim team and plans to attend Clemson University to major in Civil Engineering. Alex Vaughn was a member of the marching band and varsity lacrosse team. Upon graduation, Alex plans to join the Navy. Matt Wedlock will attend Appalachian State University in the fall. He was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. His extracurricular activities included the marching and symphonic bands as well as the wind ensemble. From South Iredell High School:
Dylan Powell was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Marine Corps Region 6 Drill Team. He is an Eagle Scout, was a member of the Cross Country and Track teams and managed the girls’ varsity basketball team. He served as Junior Class President, Student Body Vice-President, and the JROTC Company Commanding Officer. He received the Naval ROTC scholarship. Dylan will attend NC State University in the fall, majoring in mathematics. From Colleges or Universities:
Meghan Abernathy graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in Public Relations and Political Science. While at Carolina, she was a UNC Public Service Scholar and was on the Dean’s List eight semesters. She was also the Executive Chairperson for the campus Relay for Life. Meghan will attend Charlotte School of Law beginning in August 2012 where she will pursue a law degree and practice corporate/entertainment law.
Patrick Campbell graduated from North Carolina State University, Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biology. While at NCSU, Patrick ran Cross Country and Track & Field. He received an athletic scholarship. He will continue his education at NCSU in the fall where he will work toward a Master of Science in Physiology and then enroll in medical school.
Keri Carpenter graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill major in chemistry and a minor in Spanish. She is currently looking for a summer job before heading off to work with a non profit agency in South America.
Meghan Greene earned her bachelor of arts degrees from UNC-Wilmington in Criminology and Anthropology. She received the Veterans Administration Scholarship while attending UNC-W. Meghan is pursuing employment with the court system or a private law firm.
Katherine Knutsen graduated from UNC-Asheville with a BA in Fine Arts. She will continue her education this fall at the University of Massachusetts pursuing a Master of Fine Arts.
Scott Knutsen graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a BS in Professional Aeronautics.
The congregation is invited to a reception to honor our graduates following the worship service on June 3. If any graduates have been omitted from this article, please contact the church office ([email protected] or 704-664-5275) and your name and degree will be listed in the June 10 bulletin.
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An Update From the Transition Committee
Dear Friends,
This has been a busy month for your Interim Pastor Search Committee. To give you an update on what has been accomplished, let's review the steps we have taken to be able to begin interviewing potential candidates. First we need-ed to understand "what would be the role of the Interim minister”. The Handbook For Beginning The Pastoral Search states "The Interim Minister’s tasks are to help the congregation:
1. Come to terms with the history of the congregation 2. Discover a "new identity" [Mission Study] developing a vision/mission about the future direction of the church 3. Financial review 4. Shift power and responsibility as needed 5. Reconnect with other Mid-Councils [strengthening the relationship with the Presbytery, Synod, and G.A.] 6. Creation of Church Information Form”
With all those tasks in mind we found our current church mission statement to help any new Interim Pastor understand what we believe to be our church mission. I think you all will find it of value so I have printed it below. This Church Mission Statement has been approved by our session and can be found in our Church Policies and Procedures Manual.
"As God has called us in Jesus Christ by His love an d Grace, our purpose is to glorify Him and exalt Hi s name forever. As a covenant family, we bear witness to his redeeming love, encouraging all people to b e reconciled to God.
We affirm the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Te staments to be the Word of God, the only rule of fa ith and practice. We are committed to the faithful proc lamation of the gospel of Christ to the lost world.
We are reformed in faith and endeavor to minister w ith grace to our families, church, community, and t he world by expressing God's love in works of mercy an d service."
By understanding the role of the interim minister and our Mission Statement we were able to identify 1. What was working well in our church 2. Where do we need work 3. What characteristics are needed by our Interim minister 4. Built the framework of a discussion for each candidate to determine if they represented what we were looking for. 5. Asked Session for approval of salary range plus manse as a package that could be used as an offer for potential candidate.
To date we have received five resumes and determined that four should be given the opportunity to interview. Interviews will start next week. Once we have found a candidate we will present him/her to the Session for their approv-al. Please remember this is an act of spiritual discernment and we need your prayers and the support of the Holy Spirit for us to be successful. Please feel free to contact any members of this committee if you have questions about our progress. We are happy to discuss the steps we are taking and where we are in the process of this important selection. Please understand there is specific information we cannot share concerning potential candidates like, names, our own personal impressions of interviews, etc. We want to be a "united committee of one opinion" when we make our recommendation to the Session. We also wish to be respectful to interview candidates and not disclose anything they believe may be of a personal nature.
Here are the names of our committee members if you wish to reach out to any of us:
Peggy Davidson; chairperson, Sandy Bickett, Don Copeland, Dick Nelson, Nancy Omohundro, Teresa Trimble, Chip Whittington
Sharing Joys and Sorrows The congregation lifts the following in prayer upon the death of their loved one: Bedo Culberson ; death of brother, J. M. Culberson Kathy Ballard ; death of mother, Gladys Bowen Hillary Cole , death of grandfather Rev. G. H. Grooms Mary Royal , death of grandmother, Barbara May McNeely Lucy Hastings, Mac Herring, and Thurston McNeely, death of aunt, Barbara May McNeely We rejoice with the parents of newborns: Mary Connelly Royal , daughter of Michael and Mary Royal Benjamin Thomas Faries , son of Scott and Kim Faries
Note of Thanks The Allison family would like to thank our church family and friends for all the cards, visits, food and prayers received during and following the death of Paul. He touched many lives and it was made evident by the outpouring of love we have received. We are most grateful for your love and support.
In Christian Love, Willie and Family
June 24 and July 1 are available dates to provide flowers in the sanctuary.
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Vacation Bible School Dates: Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20
Time: 9:30 a.m. – noon
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Theme: SonRise National Park
Activity Stations: Little Bear Bible Stories (Preschool Bible station) Trek Talk Bible Stories (Elementary Bible station) Climb Higher Bible Games (Recreation) Picnic Patch (snacks) Busy Beaver Crafts True Nature Survivor (assembly skits) Music & More
Registration: Forms available in the church parlor, church office, and website (www.mooresvillefpc.org)
Contact Information: Ellen Auten – [email protected]; 704-664-5275
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 2
Volunteers needed – adults and teens (rising 7th grade and older) Preschool guides Elementary guides Decorating Recreation Preparing snacks Bible stories Crafts Registration
VBS “Wish List” There is a VBS “Donation Tree” in the church parlor, where you’ll find craft items needed for VBS. Thank you to all who have already donated items – we really appreciate your generosity! Check out the tree in the parlor and see if you’d like to donate some items.
We could also use the following (temporary loans): Evergreen/Christmas trees, evergreen garlands or sprays, pine cones, tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, canoes/kayaks, backpacks, camping equipment.
Decorations that include: wilderness animals, such as eagles, bears, caribou, moose, husky dogs, beavers, owls, hawks, etc.
VBS Decorating Days We would love your help with turning the fellowship hall, Bible classrooms, and preschool hall into a wilderness forest setting! If you are available on any of the following dates, there will be plenty to do! Decorating dates:
Wednesday, May 30 – 10:00 a.m. – noon Wednesday, June 13 – 10:00 a.m. – noon Wednesday, June 27 – 10:00 a.m. – noon Friday, July 13 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15 – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Ellen Auten if you are interested and available to help with decorating.
Holiday Market and Pancake Breakfast
November 10 Pending Sessional approval, the
Missions Committee plans a fall fundraiser on November 10 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This event will feature handmade crafts available for Christmas gifts and holiday decorating.
A pancake breakfast with all the trimmings will be available for hungry shoppers and for pancake enthusiasts.
You can help with this project by creating items for sale. Just a few suggestions are: quilted items, creations crafted from wood, Christmas ornaments and decorations, baked items, canned preserves, jams, and jellies, garden art, teacher gifts, or any art or craft that you enjoy. For those of you who are Pinterest fans, this is a good opportunity for you to try out some of your pins.
All proceeds will fund local and foreign mission projects of the church. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Nelson at [email protected], 704-528-6891 (home) or 336-655-6911 (cell).
Saints Alive Group Enjoys Trip to Hemlock Inn
June PYF Calendar June 3 - College Group Lunch (12:30 pm)
June 3 - Last PYF Pot-Luck Supper & CarlBall-a-thon
June 6 - Last Supper Club at Kobe - Value Village Formal
June 13 - Mission Trip Info Meeting (5:30 pm)
June 13 - Just Desserts at Sonic (6:30-7:30 pm)
June 19 - MS Pool Party at Carpenter’s home (1:00-4:00 pm)
June 20 - Just Desserts at Sweet Frog (6:30-7:30 pm )
June 21 - College Group to Carowinds
June 24 - July 1 - Mission Trip to Pittsburgh
We need drivers for NWMC! We have 30 folks going to NWMC this year, which is fantastic! However, this also means that we need some additional drivers to help us get there. NWMC is for all ages, and apart from driving up and back the drivers would be regular delegates at the conference throughout the week. It's a GREAT event! If you might be able to come with us as a driver from July 21-29, 2012, please contact Tyler ASAP! Thanks!
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
3 9:45 am Church School 11:00 am Worship - Graduate Sunday 12:00 pm Reception for Graduates 12:30 pm College Age Group to lunch 5:00 pm All PYF - Pot Luck 6:30 pm Session Meeting
4 7:00 pm Boy Scouts
5 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 4:15 pm Barium Springs Dinner 7:00 pm Young Men’s Fellowship
6 10:00 am PW Council 6:15 pm HS Supper Club 7:15 pm Chancel Choir
10 8:30 am Presbyterian Men’s Breakfast 9:45 am Church School 11:00 am Worship 5:30 pm Deacons Meeting 7:00 pm Committee Meetings
11 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Christian Education Meeting
12 12:00 pm Circle 5 2:00 pm Library Committee 6:30 pm Cub Scouts
13 9:30 am Kidz Club 10:00 am VBS Workday 5:30 pm Mission Trip Info Mtg. 6:30 pm Just Desserts
17 9:45 am Church School 11:00 am Worship with Communion
18 7:00 pm Boy Scouts
19 1:00 pm Middle School Pool Party
20 9:30 am Kidz Club 6:30 pm Just Desserts 7:15 pm Chancel Choir
24 PYF Depart for Mission Trip until June 30 9:45 am Church School 11:00 am Worship 6:30 pm Session Meeting
25 7:00 pm Boy Scouts
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27 9:30 am Kidz Club 10:00 am VBS Workday 7:15 pm Chancel Choir
June
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Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 2:00 pm Eagle Scout Award Banquet
7 6:30 pm Fellowship Committee
8 6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal
9 5:00 pm Lowrance/Trimble Wedding
14 9:30 am Bible Study 6:00 pm Fun and Fellowship
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16 Fellowship Hall Reserved
21 9:00 am Day of Prayer 11:30 am College Group to Carowinds
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28 9:30 am Bible Study
29 30
Events to Include…
Roller Skating
Great Scavenger Hunt & Veggie TalesGreat Scavenger Hunt & Veggie TalesGreat Scavenger Hunt & Veggie TalesGreat Scavenger Hunt & Veggie Tales
Morning at the Movies, AmStar 14 Morning at the Movies, AmStar 14 Morning at the Movies, AmStar 14 Morning at the Movies, AmStar 14 Presents: “Madagascar 2
Vacation Bible School July 16Vacation Bible School July 16Vacation Bible School July 16Vacation Bible School July 16----20202020
Patterson FarmPatterson FarmPatterson FarmPatterson Farm’s Discovery Tours Discovery Tours Discovery Tours Discovery Tour
Splash Pad, Village Park, KannapolisSplash Pad, Village Park, KannapolisSplash Pad, Village Park, KannapolisSplash Pad, Village Park, Kannapolis
Lazy 5 RanchLazy 5 RanchLazy 5 RanchLazy 5 Ranch
Contact the church office for more information (mooresvillefpc.org or 704-664-5275)
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CLUB
Wednesdays Activities for kidz entering grades 1-6
Pool Party Pool Party Pool Party Pool Party
Ballgame MiniBallgame MiniBallgame MiniBallgame Mini----Golf Golf Golf Golf Bowling Carowinds Bowling Carowinds Bowling Carowinds Bowling Carowinds
Lake PartyLake PartyLake PartyLake Party
Just Desserts (sweet treats from area restaurants)
Mission Trip Carowinds
Mission Conference
COLLEGE
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Breakfast served up with
Sunday morning Bible Study relevant for college– age young adults.
June 3 - Free Lunch
Pool Party
Carowinds
Lake Party
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Saints Saints Saints Saints Alive! Saints Alive Reminder
There will not be a luncheon meeting in June, July or August. Next luncheon meeting: Tuesday, September 18
Saints Alive Beach Trip The annual Saints Alive beach trip is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, through Friday, October 26, at Island Vista in Myrtle Beach, SC (www.TheIslandVista.com).
All payments will be made directly to the church, rather than to Island Vista, with checks made payable to First Presbyterian Church. It will not be necessary for individuals to call Island Vista to make their reservation.
Deposits are due by Wednesday, July 25 – the deposit is the first night’s room rate. Final payments should be made by Wednesday, September 19.
Room rates are listed below, and include three nights’ lodging, three breakfasts and dinners and taxes.
1 bedroom suite, single occupancy - $425.01 1 bedroom suite, double occupancy - $563.16 ($281.58
per person) 2 bedroom suite, triple occupancy - $272.10 per person 2 bedroom suite, quad occupancy - $256.88 per person 3 bedroom suite, six occupancy - $250.64 per person
Please contact Ellen Auten ([email protected]; 704-664-5275) to make reservations and find out more information. Please indicate if you have special facility needs or requests.
The beach is a wonderful place to visit in the fall, and Myrtle Beach offers many opportunities for relaxation and exploration. Hope you can join us on the beach trip!
Church Picnic Scheduled for Sunday, July 1 The entire church family is invited to enjoy an Independence Day picnic on Sunday, July 1, immediately following the worship service. Plan to join church friends as we celebrate our country’s Independence Day together. The picnic will be served in the fellowship hall.
The church will provide pork barbecue for a cost of $2 per person. You are asked to bring one side dish (chips, salad, fruit, baked beans, deviled eggs, etc.) and one dessert to complete our picnic. Dishes may be dropped off in the kitchen before church school and worship.
You are encouraged to dress casually for all activities on this special holiday Sunday.
Fall Fellowship Retreat Mark September 7–9 on your fall calendar for a great weekend of fellowship, fun, food, and friends at the Fall Fellowship Retreat at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC.
More details to come in July newsletter.
With the arrival of summer comes a change in some of our church school classes. Please make a note of the following class combinations, which will begin on Sunday, June 3: Preschool classes (2’s & 3’s and 4’s & 5’s) will meet in Room 210, and will be using the “I Belong to Jesus” curriculum. Elementary classes (1st -6th grades) will meet in Room 322, and will be studying the “Bee-Attitudes.” Youth classes (7th-12th grades) will meet in Room 313, and will be studying “The Story: Finding Your Place in the Story of God” study curriculum. College age young adults will meet in Room 317, and will be studying several relevant DVD study series, including “Crave” and “Who Am I?” This class is led by Thomas McMillan.
Combined Church School Class A combined church school class will be held for adult, high school and middle school classes on Sundays, July 22, 29, and August 5 and 12. Classes will be held in the fellowship hall from 9:45 – 10:40 a.m.
Church School News
Fellowship Opportunities
First Night at Brooklyn Boys Pizza! The Membership and Outreach Committee is hosting First Night on Tuesday, June 5th, at Brooklyn Boys Pizza (119 Market Place Ave – Morrison Plantation in front of Harris Teeter). Come enjoy fellowship with your church family for dinner. Brooklyn Boys will donate 10% of the revenue back to the church. When placing your dine-in or carry-out order please tell them you are with FPC. If you have any questions please contact Trent Newell or Angie Toma of the M&O Committee.
Fun & Fellowship Covered Dish Supper Thursday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m.
at the home of Dick and Mary Fortanbary (646 Heatherly Rd.) Bring a dish to share!
Please contact Dot Nelson ([email protected] or 704-662-8560) if you have any questions or to sign up for a monthly “reminder” list of upcoming Fun and Fellowship activities.
LOST AND FOUND Check the lost and found table in the Fellowship Hall for items that you may have accidentally left at the church. Items not claimed by Sunday, June 24 will be donated to Christian Mission.
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A Message from the PW Moderator Another year has come and gone and I want to thank you for all the encouraging words and support you have shown. Along with the rest of the ladies on the council, we are working on bringing the fellowship back to our PW and it is getting better with each event we schedule. It’s not easy trying to figure out what is going to work and what’s not, but I feel the council has done an incredible job. Thank you ladies!
With the final month approaching there is still the Spiritual Enrichment position open. Please contact your circle moderator or Corky Simmons if you would like to learn more on the duties. Peggy Sanford has resigned her position as Vice-Moderator. She is credited for bringing back the Least Coin program and the Honorary Life Membership Award. We thank her for the time and devotion she put in on the council. She will be serving as the Moder-ator for Cluster Five so she won’t be getting off so easily. Thank you, Peggy, for your time.
I am not without a vice-moderator, though. Corky Simmons has graciously taken that position and will be working diligently on new members and placing women in circles. If you know of a member we have missed, please contact Corky with that information.
Keep your eyes and ears open to upcoming events and fundraisers we are working on for the summer. Thank you all, again, for another wonderful year.
In Christ, Angie Copeland
What a wonderful and special patriotic graduation day we had as our 4 & 5 yr. olds, dressed in caps and gowns with tassels swinging, celebrated the conclusion of Preschool and the anticipation of starting Kindergarten in the fall! We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful and supportive parents, grandparents and special friends who came to cheer the children on and make the day a memorable one. We pray for our little ones as they go forth and thank them for all the memories they have left with us.
Our month of May was chocked full of fun activities and we enjoyed our Pizza Days, Cinco De Mayo, Car (Big Wheels) Wash, Water Days, Ice Cream Eating and Picnics at the Park. There is always a lump in our throats as our year comes to an end, but we look forward to a fun and relaxing summer for everyone and a time to “step off the treadmill.” Our terrific teachers have already been hard at work on plans for the 2012-2013 school year!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jeremy Sharpley, Anson Coffee and Mark Kortright for their help and hard work on our playground workday. We have a beautiful new structure and a great deal of cleaning was done. Thank you men!!
On a sentimental and bittersweet note we bid our beloved Mrs. Cindy Archer good-bye as she is retiring after 22 years at Preschool. We wish her all the best and are grateful for all the love and care she gave to the 500+ children during her time here. We will miss you Mrs. Cindy, and please come back and visit us!
We are grateful to all the wonderful people who work so hard to help the Preschool program run smoothly, and so often their work is done quietly behind the scenes. Our church secretary, Patti Loner, takes care of details large and small, church treasurer, LuAnne Sledge, handles all our finances, and sexton, Billy Black, cheerfully takes care of our supply needs and accidents big and small! We are eternally grateful to the church for our wonderful rooms,the playground, and the opportunity it affords us to offer it to all of you.
It will be just a blink and we’ll be welcoming back our little friends, both old and new. The “Sneak-a-Peek” orientation days are August 20 th and 21 st, and you’ll be receiving a letter from us in July with all the details.
May God be watching over you as you travel this summer and in all that you do. I look forward to seeing you out and about, and then before you know it, back in the drive-through!
With love, Mrs. Nancy
Preschool News
First Presbyterian Church 249 West McLelland Avenue
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Telephone: 704-664-5275
Fax: 704-664-7526
Preschool: 704 664-7201
Website: www.mooresvillefpc.org
Email: [email protected]
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College Scholarships Awarded The Budget and Finance Committee will present college scholarships to deserving recipients on June 3rd. We congratulate these students and pray God’s blessing upon them as they continue their pursuit of higher education. Students from Mooresville, Lake Norman, and South Iredell High Schools, as well as currently enrolled college students were invited to apply for scholarships.
The James M. Drye Scholarship is awarded annually by First Presbyterian Church and the Drye family. The scholar-ship was first awarded in 2008 to honor Jim Drye who passed away May 28, 2007.
This year’s recipients are: Athena Barteldt Patrick Devlin Morgan Jones
The Cora Freeze Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic merit, character, leadership, and service. First awarded in 1990, this scholarship honors the memory of Miss Freeze, a life-long Mooresville resident, member of FPC, and a former teacher in the Mooresville Graded School District.
This year’s recipients are: Jaimie Allen Athena Barteldt
The Agnes Preston Neel Scholarship honors the memory of Mrs. Neel, a faithful member of FPC where she served as choir director for nearly 25 years and distinguished herself as an excellent musician and worship leader. The scholar-ship was first awarded in 1995 from a bequest from the Neel family to help students develop their musical gifts.
This year’s recipients are: Jessica Johnson
The Ginny Stroud Scholarship Fund was established by Ken and Gretchen Stroud in memory of their daughter, Ginny, who was a member of FPC until her death in 1998. The award is given to a senior member of the Mooresville High School girl’s soccer team.
This year’s scholarship goes to: Hayley Fowler
