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Midweek submissions: [email protected] Page 1 of 17 Midweek Musings July 11, 2018 edition “…When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit...” ~Ephesians 1:13 New Castle Presbytery Emerging into a Virtual World The 841 st Stated Meeting of Presbytery will be held next Tuesday, July 17 th commencing at 4:00p. Unlike other meetings, this one will enable participants to enter the world of virtual meetings and either: 1. Attend the meeting live at the Presbyterian Church of Dover where our G.A. commissioners and overture advocates will present their reports. 2. View the meeting from a remote location at Westminster Wilmington or Wicomico Presbyterian Churches; or 3. Log-in online from your own computer The two viewing locations will be facilitated by generous staff/members of their respective congregations. Thank you Cathy and Peter for your efforts! Upcoming Events 7/17 – 841 st Stated Meeting View Presbytery calendar: http://www.ncpresbytery.org /news/calendar Midweek Contents Community Announce . . . . . 15 Employment Opportunities. . 14 G.A. Overture Advocate . . . . 8 General Assembly 223. . . . . . . 7 Health Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Interfaith Peacemaker . . . . . 9 LUMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mission Advocate . . . . . . . . . 11 Our Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Our Pastors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PCUSA News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Photo Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Related Organizations. . . . . . 17 Seeking Interim Pastor . . . . . . . 6 Session Minutes Review . . . . . . 4 Share the Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Social Security . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 With sympathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Vacation Bible School . . . . . . 13

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Midweek submissions: [email protected] Page 1 of 17

Midweek Musings

July 11, 2018 edition

“…When you believed, you were

marked in him with a seal, the

promised Holy Spirit...”

~Ephesians 1:13

New Castle Presbytery Emerging into a Virtual World

The 841st Stated Meeting of Presbytery will be held next Tuesday,

July 17th commencing at 4:00p. Unlike other meetings, this one will

enable participants to enter the world of virtual meetings and

either:

1. Attend the meeting live at the Presbyterian Church of Dover

where our G.A. commissioners and overture advocates will

present their reports.

2. View the meeting from a remote location at Westminster

Wilmington or Wicomico Presbyterian Churches; or

3. Log-in online from your own computer

The two viewing locations will be facilitated by generous

staff/members of their respective congregations. Thank you Cathy

and Peter for your efforts!

Upcoming Events 7/17 – 841st Stated Meeting

View Presbytery calendar:

http://www.ncpresbytery.org

/news/calendar

Midweek Contents

Community Announce . . . . . 15

Employment Opportunities. . 14

G.A. Overture Advocate . . . . 8

General Assembly 223. . . . . . . 7

Health Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Interfaith Peacemaker . . . . . 9

LUMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mission Advocate . . . . . . . . . 11

Our Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Our Pastors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PCUSA News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Photo Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Related Organizations. . . . . . 17

Seeking Interim Pastor . . . . . . . 6

Session Minutes Review . . . . . . 4

Share the Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Social Security . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

With sympathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Vacation Bible School . . . . . . 13

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The meeting will open with prayer by the Moderator,

Rev. Jeff Howard who will provide additional

instructions for participants whose audio will be muted

and questions for panelists will be presented via the

“chat” feature. Want to know more? Visit the

Presbytery meeting page at

www.ncpresbytery.org/docket to:

Click on the Zoom Resources and view a video on “joining a meeting”

Download the “Participant Instructions” for more details, including the link to join the

meeting on July 17th

View the docket and associated reports

Open the bulletin insert for pre- and post-

G.A.

The meeting will be no longer than one and one-

half to two hours in length and will therefore not

include a meal or refreshments. You are welcome

to bring a snack if you desire!

Together we will embark on “doing a new thing”

and we look forward to your participation. Should

you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact

the Presbytery office at (302) 366-0595.

With Sympathy

Please keep minister members Rev. Dr. Hilary Livingston (Head of Christiana

PC) and Rev. Marge Egger (Member-at-Large) and their families in your

prayers on the loss of their loved ones.

Hilary’s Father, Jack Livingston (obituary here)

Marge’s brother, H. Kendrick Young (obituary here)

Please contact the Presbytery office should you desire mailing information for

our members as you pray for their comfort.

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Campus Ministry – Rooms Available!

How many cups of coffee…?

We don’t keep a tally on how many cups of

coffee (or tea), Lumos/Presbyterian Campus

Ministry Pastor, Nona Holy, has consumed over the past ten

years. Meeting students at Panera on Main Street in Newark for

coffee, conversation and [sometimes] lunch is an integral part

of her job.

Another responsibility is checking the rooms of students moving

out of the Campus Ministry House, because of graduation or

other plans. Their security deposit isn’t released until that final

inspection, plus it’s one last chance for Nona to cement the

relationship she’s built with each resident.

Usually, it’s only Nona and the resident during the check-out,

but this past spring, both Jackson McClellan and his mother

were present for that one last moment of ministry. Mrs.

McClellan made a point of thanking Nona “for the place we

provided for Jackson these past two years.” She specifically

wanted Nona to know how meaningful the lunches at Panera

had been for him. Then, Jackson gave Nona a thank you card

with a Panera gift card inside. To quote Nona, “very dear –

and that’s why we all do what we do in this campus ministry!

If you know an eligible UD

student who wants a quiet,

safe place to live (freshmen

must live in UD dorms), please

have them call 302.299.9077

(and leave a message) or

email Nona at

[email protected]. Rooms are still available for the upcoming

academic year. At least one cup of coffee or lunch is always

available!

NCP Bookkeeper,

Emma Blair, passes

the torch

It has been my sincere

pleasure to work with all of

you during my time as the

bookkeeper for New

Castle Presbytery. One of

my colleagues, Colleen

Smarr, will be taking over

for me at the beginning of

July. Her e-mail address is

[email protected].

Please join me in

welcoming her. I wish all

of you the very best and

will miss working with you.

~Emma

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Our Pastors – The Rev. Kim Jackson, Presbyterian Church of Dover

As published in the July/August 2018 edition of the Presbyterian Church of

Dover’s newsletter

Cease Striving

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will

not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the

heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains

tremble with its tumult. .. "Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among

the nations, I am exalted in the earth." The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

~Psalm 46:1-3,10-11

We live in challenging times. Every minute of every day brings more news of upheaval, sadness,

trauma, confusion. Breaking news happens upon breaking news. We hear that an admired public

figure chooses to give up their life. We see long-held international relationships change. We

wonder why our leaders decide what they do, elect to say what they do, opt not to say anything

at all.

We cannot keep up. We feel overwhelmed. It all becomes too much.

When that happens, I turn to the Psalms. The prayer and songbook of the people of Israel, the

people of God. Poems that range from uncertainty to despair to thanksgiving, in a single stanza.

Words that give us permission to feel all we are feeling. And then, when the words are done,

remind us to dwell in the comforting, protecting hand of God.

One psalm in particular, the 46th, gives us something more: a

reminder that God remains above and beyond the fray, yet

deeply, personally involved in our lives, in our world. Holding

onto that, the psalmist urges us to be still. To cease striving. To let

go. To relax in the presence of God. To let God take on our

cares, our worries for now, for the future. To allow God to be at

work, in the background, without our help. For God is always

redeeming and transforming us, whether we know it or not. We

need not fear. We need only wait. And breathe. And believe.

May God help us. Amen.

Be Still by Judi Bagnato, contemporary

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Our Churches – Limestone PC – Leading a Home Renewal Project

People often comment, “There’s strength in

numbers,” and that phrase certainly applies to

Limestone Presbyterian’s recent work with

Group Workcamp, an international mission

organization based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

In an effort to repair 32 local homes owned by

the elderly, disabled, or financially

disadvantaged, 275 teens from around the U.S. traveled to New Castle County in early July where

they were joined by over 100 volunteers from 7 churches for this week-long commitment. In spite

of the 90-degree temperatures, the teens built wheelchair ramps, installed new fencing, added

outdoor stairs and handrails, and completed other work projects that qualified for home

improvements at no costs to the homeowners. The result: an astonishing total of 5000 service hours

to the community!

Limestone’s Interim Pastor, Nancy Conklin, mentioned that she has commissioned many youth off

to one of Group's Workcamps and then watched them return with greater enthusiasm for their

walk with Christ. She added, “Wilmington was the first time I participated as a volunteer. It was

such a blessing to witness a throng of youth coming to dinner after a long, really hot day of work

and being so appreciative of the hospitality that was provided to them. Most of all, seeing the

bond of friendship among crew members and with their resident deeply touched my heart.”

Diane Freed, Outreach chairperson at Limestone, was also moved: “It was an amazing

experience to see teens from across the country coming together to be the hands and feet of

Jesus during Workcamp. Everyone who experienced Workcamp left a changed person. I know I

did!”

Working behind the scenes in any success story such as this are leaders, planners, grant writers,

county inspectors, and workers who have organized these events previously. In this particular

case, two key leaders were Sandy Witman of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and Roger Jolly from

Limestone. Roger mentioned witnessing the joy of giving and watching others be transformed as

they experienced God’s love flowing back and forth between those in need and those serving.

Roger also stressed, “The effect the work has on volunteer youth, volunteer adults, and those

being served is profound. I was mostly ‘behind the scenes’ on this project and impressed by the

many people that stepped up to help in any way they could. My hope and prayer is that those

who worked so hard and gave time and money truly understand the huge, positive impact this

work has on everyone involved. That impact cannot be over emphasized.”

For many of the workers, the days following Workcamp meant going back to summer jobs or

spending time to reflect and relax. Roger Jolly, however, was immediately packing for another

Workcamp experience with 12 youth and 4 adults from Limestone. Their destination was Elkview,

West Virginia, where homeowners had waited patiently for the Limestone caravan to appear from

around the mountain bend.

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Seeking Full-Time Interim Pastor

Buckingham Presbyterian Church, Berlin MD is

looking for a full-time Interim Pastor who is

comfortable leading worship using a

Contemporary/Casual format as well as a

Traditional Presbyterian service each Sunday,

in addition to continuing pastoral care. We

expect our Interim will provide leadership with

Session and the congregation in working on

the generally recognized interim period

developmental tasks, including: coming to terms with history; assessing the church’s

present and future identity; empowering the church’s lay leadership; facilitating links with

the denomination; and facilitating a commitment to a new installed pastor. We are

looking for someone who will carry out the goals of the New Castle Presbytery guidelines

for an Interim Pastor.

Buckingham Presbyterian Church is a fellowship of 135 members in and around the town

of Berlin, Maryland who are dedicated to mission, worship and serving the community.

We sponsor a Cub Scout troop, support a chapter of AA, support the local Spirit Kitchen

in Berlin as well as host the VBS in cooperation with other local congregations for 90+

children for one week each summer.

If you are interested in talking to us about God’s mission at Buckingham, please contact

Sally Kohler, chairman of the Interim Pastor Nominating Committee. Email:

[email protected] or cell # 443-359-7643

View more information about Buckingham PC on their website:

http://buckinghampcusa.org/

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Highlights from the 223rd General Assembly

The close election of co-moderators (Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintron-Olivieri, Presbytery of Tropical

Florida, and the Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, Presbyteries of Boston and Northern New England) was just

one of the highlights of this year’s G.A. actions. Additional items included: Fossil Fuel Divestment,

Israel-Palestine/Middle East, Per Capita and more! Read the highlights here.

2018 Statistical Reporting

During the 223rd General Assembly changes were announced for

the end of the year reporting to address the balance of information

requested. The most significant change is a new set of yearly

statistical questions. It took over 9 years to make this a reality. For

the most part, it is a much shorter report. The report was amended

on the floor of assembly to include a few items that had been

removed. Reduced questions in the financial section is one area of improvement.

Another substantial change includes the exclusion of a statistical workbook. The online program is

being amended to include definitions, frequently asked questions and bi-lingual resources.

Accessible screen shots of the various entry pages will also be available and churches will have

the option to answer supplemental questions as part of the statistics report.

This is truly a “pre-emptive” offering of information with full details being disclosed in late fall of

2018.

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NCP G. A. Overture Advocate Shares her Experience

By the Rev. Holly Clark-Porter (Calvary)

Wow! It goes without saying that Presbyterians are amazing, but after

General Assembly, I am more and more convinced (and convicted) that

the Church is not failing but thriving. When I got home, I literally slept for 14

hours—not because I was drained, but because I had been so energized, so

worked up, so ready to take on the world after witnessing the PC(USA) do

her thing! (but then I needed a nap).

In the committee where I testified, we watched as they

plugged away, debating important (and not so

important) word choice, terminology, and sentiments.

And, because they cared so much, the committee had

to break for dinner and then come back to keep at it. I

took a great picture of three Young Adult Advisory

Delegates taking a nap on the floor—let me tell you, I

don’t think I could have done the work they did when I

was 20! Our youth stood out as brilliant sounding boards,

as thoughtful and articulate, and as people who know

the importance of doing the long, tedious part of

Church in order to be the Church in the world. We’re in

good hands.

When I advocated to celebrate and affirm Trans people and all gender identities, I expected

pushback; we all did. We even had a well-organized group ready to speak to hard questions but

after our testimony, there were no harmful questions, no quarrels, only clarifying questions and

suggestions to make the overture even stronger. And, it passed with flying rainbows, so to speak.

If that experience wasn’t moving enough, we also got to participate in the protest. About 400 of

us gathered and marched to #EndCashBail. (Want

more info? Let me know!) This march was unlike any

other though. We shouted, “this is what THEOLOGY

looks like!” We carried our crosses. We spoke about

Jesus. And, then, then we sang. I bet there are few

other marches/protests where hymns are sung.

Hearing our voices in the streets was one of the most

“Jesus” moments of my life and I am so grateful to

have walked alongside my siblings to advocate for

justice, for democracy, for theology.

I could write on and on, but I’ll end here. I’ll end with

telling you that you are members of a denomination

that moves, that listens, that sings, that prays, that

loves, that impacts, that innovates, that gives our all and I pray that even just a portion of the

energy from GA flows to New Castle and that too are ready to take on the world with Christ as

prophet, priest, and ruler of all.

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INTERFAITH PEACEMAKER, New Castle Presbytery

Rev. Tom Davis

News from the Interfaith Veterans' Workgroup

Dear fellow presbyters,

Lots happening! Here's a brief report:

We're a 501C3! Thanks to IVW member, Rob Goldberg, who helped us file the legal papers, IVW is

now a 501C3 organization. We have opened a bank account and our treasurer, Ted Garrison, is

checking on a deadline for filing an annual required form for our non-taxable status.

IVW can now teleconference! Tom has acquired a Zoom account for his website business, so IVW

will now be able to offer online access for meetings and webinars. The account can handle as

many as 100 participants using either video or telephone connections. Although IVW is a

Delaware organization, this technology gives IVW the ability to connect with colleagues far and

wide who have similar interests and skills to share.

We're growing at Facebook. IVW's Facebook group

now has 101 members. See:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/237928829966077. Most are local, but a few are out-of-staters

interested in what we're doing for and with veterans in the First State. You will find many helpful

articles there about post-traumatic stress, moral injury, and helping veterans use their warrior

wisdom for peacemaking.

We're getting fit and enjoying the outdoors. IVW member, Jack

Sanders has led weekly hikes throughout the winter and spring,

come rain or shine. Not only vets have participated, but also

Tom's wife, and Christian and Muslim friends from various

congregations. A special thanks to Andre Dagenais, a leader in

the Wilmington Trail Club, for frustrating Jack's best efforts to get

us lost. We've enjoyed hikes in White Clay Creek Preserve, Fair

Hill Park, and Brandywine Park. Also a lovely kayaking afternoon

on the Sassafras River, thanks to the hospitality of Jack's brother.

We're connecting to other trauma researchers. Tom has joined the steering committee of Trauma

Matters Delaware, a coalition of therapists and other health professionals who are researching

best practices for trauma treatment. Tom wears two hats on the committee, representing

veterans and communities of faith. Tom has also joined the Veterans Suicide Prevention

Committee which meets at the National Guard Headquarters monthly. They have asked him to

lead a break-out group on moral injury at the Veterans' Summit, to be held on September 11th.

We're looking forward to using art. A member of Pacem in Terris, Dr. Robert Abel, will be working

with IVW to organize a veterans' art exhibit paralleling the youth art exhibit which Pacem has

organized for the last two years. A teacher at the Wilmington Friends School has offered materials

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and space for working. Vets needn't have any art experience to participate. We don't expect

this project to take shape until late August.

We're using writing for healing. The IVW writers group is planning a meeting to be held at the

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. Another writers' group is forming among returning citizens

of New Beginnings-Next Step, a peer-led group that meets weekly at the Wilmington Friends

Meeting House. Tom is exploring whether members of these two writers' groups might want to

meet together at least occasionally because they are both using writing for self-expression and

healing, and some veterans and returning citizens share common challenges, such as dealing

with anger, maintaining close relationships, and recovery from addiction.

We're into meditation. An IVW member, Shannon Ayres, who teaches mindfulness meditation to

elementary school children at Mount Pleasant School has introduced Tom to Dr. Jenna Tedesco,

who is training veterans to be teachers of mindfulness meditation. A class of eleven students will

graduate soon and several will be looking for local teaching opportunities. This is a win-

win: Veterans will help their communities and that work will give them a peacemaking purpose, a

way to deal with a stressful and painful past. Dr. Tedesco's class is considering using space at

IVW's headquarters, the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, for their continuing education.

Why do IVW members hike? Why have we found meditation helpful in our own journey home

from war? Why do we work through communities of faith? A scientific book about what stress

does to children's developing brains tells why. Tom highly recommends

Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris's book, The Deepest Well. At the end of it she

writes that there are six activities that help people who have been

repeatedly stressed to develop resiliency. They are: 1) get adequate

sleep 2) get good nutrition 3) get regular exercise 4) meditate 5) receive

mental health treatment when you need it, and 6) find a supportive

community. IVW is working on several of these. You don't have to be a

counselor to help veterans come home and stay safe. If you have

discovered for yourself the value of these basic healing activities, you

can be part of a solution for increasing veterans' resiliency. In fact,

anyone's. And that's really good news!

Peace, Tom

TCDavis, President, Interfaith Veterans Workgroup; 302-507-6012 mobile;

E-mail: [email protected]

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MISSION ADVOCATE, New Castle Presbytery Terry Lee Dykstra

THE BIG PICTURE

When we were in Kenya, the Chinese were

building roads all over Kenya. They were helping

to advance Kenya's infrastructure. A modern

highway linking the Presbyterian University of East

Africa to downtown Nairobi was under

construction. A vital network of roads branching

from Nairobi to the airport and to the coastal port

city of Mombasa was in the works. Now seven

years later these highways are all completed. This

network plays a vital role in supporting Kenya's

economy.

Now the Chinese are joining the United States and Britain in establishing a military presence in

Kenya - and in other COUNTRIES in Africa. In our travels in Kenya and in other parts of Africa, it

was common to bump into American and

British military personnel.

I tell you this because economic and military

issues impact people's lives.

So much of the work of the church in Africa

is spent in helping our mission partners deal

with the impact of failing economies, food

and water insecurities, military conflicts and

refugee crises.

We need to understand the big picture, just as in years gone by the missionaries needed to

understand the impact of the colonial system. Click here to view an informative article from

CNBC and learn more.

Blessings and peace, Terry E-mail: [email protected]

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - Health Ministry

July – Blood Crisis Delmarva

Did you know that an Emergency was declared by the Blood Bank of

Delmarva on June 18, 2018? A blood emergency is declared when there is less than a

seven-day inventory of all blood types.

Summer months are

particularly difficult on the

blood bank, since many

people travel and do not

donate during the hot

months.

This month, visit the NCP

Health Ministry page here to

learn more about the blood

crisis in our community and

find out ways you can help!

Be safe, be well! Stephanie Scully Eskridge, RN, BSN

Questions? [email protected]

Archived issues are here!

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WHEN WHERE/DETAILS

July 8-12, 2018

5:30-8:00p

First Presbyterian Church-

Newark 292 W. Main Street, Newark, DE

(302) 731-5644

Programs begin with potluck

dinner each evening

Classes available for Pre-K through

adult

Children’s Program: “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity” and Adult Program: “The Daniel Prayer” Led by Pastor Steve Brundage

Adult Program: “Take Care of the Temple” Wellness Class led by Pastor Hilary Livingston

July 15-19, 2018

5:45-8:15p

New Castle Presbyterian

Church 25 E. Second Street

New Castle, DE 19720

Students ages 4-10 will enjoy

supper and ways to explore God’s

world through science. They will

learn how to help others and

resolve conflicts!

Register here

July 23-27, 2018

9:00a-12:00noon

Lower Brandywine Presbyterian

Church 101 Old Kennett Road

Wilmington, DE 19807

Free for children entering

kindergarten through 5th grade

Register today at:

https://tinyurl.com/LBPC-VBS-18

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Position Church/Organization Contact

Assistant

Custodian

Part-time

Buckingham Presbyterian Church

Twenty hours per week (Monday 8 hours,

Thursday 8 hours, and after special events 4

hours) under the direct supervision of the

Head Custodian

Considerable physical activity. Requires

heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing,

or pulling required of objects up to 50

pounds. Physical work is a primary part of

job.

NO custodial experience necessary!

Excellent attendance, reliable transportation

Commitment to quality results

Considerate, positive attitude

The church

office for

more details:

(410) 641-0234

Part-time

Interim

Consultant

The Presbyterian Church of Chestertown

905 Gateway Drive, Chestertown, MD

A part-time interim consultant position is

available to lead the transition team through

the Mission Study and other administrative tasks.

Anticipated contract six months with an option

to extend if necessary beginning September 1.

12/15 hours per week.

For more details contact

Ralph Surette at

[email protected] or view

the job description and

applicant requirements on

our website at

presbyterianchestertown.org

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS

(Submit your information and provide the link to your flyer on your

webpage/Facebook for inclusion in subsequent editions. Click on each event for

additional information)

Life is full of interesting opportunities … embrace, celebrate and share!

7/13-29/18 Delaware Shakespeare

“Much Ado About Nothing”

NCP Pastors, Rev. Edwin Estevez and Rev.

Emma Horn will be performing with fellow faith

leaders to depict the many faces of Friar

Francis. View the schedule and purchase

tickets here OR mention their names at the

door for a $4 discount!

7/14/18,

2-4:30p

Chestertown Presbyterian Church

905 Gateway Drive, Chestertown, MD

Afternoon Reception!

Honor and Celebrate the ministries of The Rev. Sara

Holben and Elder Robert Schminkey

7/15/2018,

5:00p

Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church

1100 W. Church Road, Newark, DE 19711

Picnic and Hymn Sing

Potluck picnic and hymn sing will be held

indoors! Bring a picnic item to share.

7/22/18

3-6:00p

Palestinian Cultural Dinner

Episcopal of Saints Andrew & Matthew

719 N. Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE

Event benefits playgrounds for Palestine

Tickets:

https://playgroundsforpalestine.org/dinner-with-

chef-anan-zahr/ Co-Sponsors:

Delaware Episcopalians for Middle East Peace

Delaware Churches for Middle East Peace

Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights

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Photo Prayer

No one has yet made a science

of cavorting in fire-hydrant spray.

No rules have been set, or

teams formed, or players ranked.

There are no training camps,

coaches, stadiums, or playoffs.

No one is keeping score. Thank God

for such times of unfettered play!

But let me say this,

though it is hard to defend:

We are always free to play.

Whatever the discipline,

whatever the constraints,

the spirit of play can enter in.

Though they be deathly serious,

give them a wink.

Pirouette in the stinging spray.

Photo of teenage boy in fire-hydrant spray at the July 4th Games in Arden, Delaware.

Photo and text copyright 2018 by Danny N. Schweers

The my Social Security online wage reporting service is expanding. Individuals receiving both

Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income can report updates wages

individually. To learn more and sign-up, click here.

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New Castle Presbytery

1102 W. Church Road Newark, DE 19711–2506

(302) 366-0595 office ● (302) 366-0714 fax

www.ncpresbytery.org Hours: Monday-Thursday

8:30 am—4:00pm

Friday (Office closed)

Staff Rev. Jessie MacMillan, Connectional

Presbyter (Stated Clerk)

· Lynette Kenton, Treasurer

· Donna L. Scully, Administrator

Officers (2018) Jeff Howard, Moderator

Dianne Deming, Vice Moderator

NCP Resource Personnel (2018) · Rev. Tom Davis, Interfaith Peacemaker

· Rev. Nona Holy, LUMOS Campus Minister

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