WALLACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Birthdays In January

Happy Birthday to you!!

1. Joann Phillips 2. Will Fussell 5. Fred Burroughs

Caroline Goffena 6. Will Richards 8- Jacob Hargrove 9- Megan Strickland

10. Mike Teachey 11. Curtis Simpson 15. Annie Johnson

Diane Knowles 16. Cathy Wells

17. Nick Baker 18. Obbie Clemmons

Joey Brinkley 19. Jamie Alexander 20. Eddie Bowman 22. Tracey Carr 24. Sharon Moore 27. Lindley Barrow 29. Mary Browder

Cindy Barrow 31- Dianne McNamara

Resumes on Wednesday, January 9

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Room 304 (across from the Music Room)

Join us for fellowship and good discussion of God’s Word every Wednesday morning, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in

Room 304. The scripture lesson discussed is the sermon text for the following Sunday.

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:12, 27)

Saturday, February 2 2:00 - 7:30 p.m. Story Telling Singing Bible Study Games Hot Dog/Hamburger Supper

Whole Group Activities Break Out Groups Activities for Adults, Teenagers, and Children of the Church

Adult Leader: Rachel Doll, Director of Christian Education Winter Park Presbyterian Church, Wilmington

Youth Leader: Zach Casteen, Youth Ministry Leader

No cost!

Sunday, February 3 11:00 a.m.

Worship with Rachel and Dr. Phil leading 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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Dr. Philip K. Gladden, Minister JANUARY 2019 Cheryl Brinkley, Editor

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday - Sunday, February 2-3, 2019

WPC All Church Retreat

at our Church*

“Weavings”

Dear Friends, In 1965, the movie “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” was released. According to one description, it is a retelling of the Biblical account about Jesus of Nazareth, from the Nativity through the Ascension. When the movie premiered on February 15, 1965, critics were divided. Some who liked the film called it “a big, powerful moving picture” and “a novel, reverent and important film . . .of this crucial event in the history of mankind.” Other critics weren’t as thrilled: “The pace was so stupefying that I felt not uplifted — but sandbagged!” “God is unlucky . . . His only begotten son turns out to be a bore.” I am not much of a fan of movies based on the Bible. When someone asks me if I have seen such-and-such a Bible movie, I say, “No, but I read the book!” But the gospel of Jesus Christ is “the greatest story ever told.” Sometimes we forget the important fact that these accounts of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are stories, crafted by master story writers and tellers, complete with plot development, characters, and themes.

SUNDAY ELDER PREACHER January 6 Clay Blue Philip Gladden January 13 Christy Johnson Philip Gladden January 20 Geneva Maready Philip Gladden January 27 Michael Teachey Philip Gladden

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP IN JANUARY

ACTIONS OF THE SESSION

At the December 18, 2018 meeting of the session, the elders and minister: * were led in an opening devotion and prayer by Elder Clay Blue; * conducted the meeting as a worship service; * read from God’s Word in Luke 2:1-20 and watched a video “One Voice” from the U.S. Air Force Band and Chorus; * approved the minutes from the November 20, 2018 stated session meeting and the December 2, 2018 meetings of the congregation and corporation; * approved a request from the The Working Class Sunday School Class to use a new curriculum called “The Wired Word”; * discussed issues related to the church nursery and instructed the Christian Education, Building & Grounds, and Worship & Music Ministry Teams to bring recommendations to the January session meeting; * called a congregational meeting for Sunday, January 6, 2019 to hear a report from the Nominating Committee and elect elders to the session’s Class of 2021; * endorsed Effie Mobley’s idea to honor with a dinner the members of the Wallace Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department on an evening in February; * elected Elder Ann Carter to represent our congregation at the Saturday, January 26, 2019 meeting of the East Community of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina at the Beulaville Presbyterian Church; * prayed for members of the congregation and community; * joined in a unison closing prayer.

Of the four gospels, I think Mark is the greatest story ever told (although I also enjoy reading Matthew, Luke, and John). I had the great privilege to spend three months last summer translating the gospel of Mark, and reading and thinking about this most fascinating story. The Alternative Sunday School Class will begin a new study of the gospel of Mark on Sunday, January 6. We meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 304, across from the Music Room. I’m looking forward to sharing some insights from my sabbatical study about the story in the gospel of Mark. Typically we hear the gospel in little snippets on Sunday morning — just a handful of verses before a sermon. You’d be surprised what you can learn when you look at the gospel as a whole! I invite you to join us for this new study of the Gospel of Mark on January 6 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 304. I look forward to learning from you more about this story about Jesus Christ, the greatest story ever told. In Christ,

01/06: Geneva Maready & Curt Simpson 01/13: Lydia Woodard & Andrea Casteen 01/20: Danielle & Elizabeth Sills 01/27: Harriet & Charley Farrior

02/03: Mary Laine & Jason Rouse 02/10: Georgia & Nate Farrior 02/17: Hope Turnbull & Madelyn Coombs 02/24: Lindsay & Stanley Skidmore

YOUTH WORSHIP LEADERS

01/06: Madelyn & Robert Coombs

01/13: Miller Ludlum & Windsor Farrior

01/20: Lydia & Kennedy Thompson 01/27: Elizabeth & James Sills

Fred Burroughs, Leader Greg Maready Bill Walters Blake Wallace Susan Walters

January

GREETERS JANUARY

CHURCH NEWS . . .For Your Information

* We will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during worship on Sunday, January 6. * The session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, January 6 following worship for the purpose of hearing a report from the Nominating Committee and electing ruling elders to the session’s Class of 2021. * Presbyterian Men will meet at the Wallace Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. for supper and Bible study. All men are welcome. * There will be a Duplin County Long-term Recovery Group meeting on Monday, January 7 at 2;00 p.m. in our church Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in being involved in long-term recovery following Hurricane Florence, plan to attend the meeting or contact Dr. Phil. * The session will meet on Tuesday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 304. If you have any business or concerns for the session to consider, please speak to one of the elders or the minister.

OPENING CHURCH BUILDING

January 1-15: Charley Farrior

January 16-31: Curt Simpson

Hospital & at home: Verlie Wells (Rosemary)

Cathy Wells (Fayetteville) June Blalock (Rosemary)

Judy Robinson (home)

William Blanchard (Brian

Center)

FEED OUR HUNGRY CHILDREN/ BACKPACK MINISTRY OFFERING

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

An extension of the Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries Contributions from individuals, twenty plus churches, foundations, and other

organizations provide lunches and weekend food to schoolchildren. Thanks for your contributions!

01/06: Art & Cheryl Raymond 01/13: Bill & Susan Carone 01/20: Ann Carter & Bobby Ives 01/27: Joe Tillman & Judy Holley

GREETERS

JANUARY

GREETERS

THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Sunday, January 6 During Worship

All who have put their trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and have been baptized

in his name are welcome as the table.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sunday, January 6

Immediately following Worship

The session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, January 6, immediately following worship for the purpose of hearing a report from the Nominating Committee and electing ruling elders to the session’s Class of 2021. All active members of the congregation are encouraged to attend and are eligible to vote.

MARK’S STORY: The Good News According to Mark

New Study Beginning Sunday, January 6 10:00 a.m.

Alternative Sunday School Class, Room 304

The Alternative Sunday School Class will begin a new study of “Mark’s Story: The Good News According to Mark” on Sunday, January 6 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 304. Dr. Phil will lead our study of this first gospel, based on what he learned and discovered during his sabbatical study of the gospel during the summer of 2018.

Join us to hear the Good News!

THE EAST COMMUNITY OF THE PRESBYTERY OF COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY GATHERING

Saturday, January 26, 2019 Beulaville Presbyterian Church

Ruling Elder Ann Carter and Dr. Phil will attend from our congregation.

Please keep the ministers, elders, and staff in your prayers.

Greetings from the Youth!

The past several weeks has been wonderful for our youth program! We enjoyed a trip to Battle House laser tag in Wilmington and had fellowship together with a progressive Christmas dinner! The youth room received some upgrades including new paint, and a pool table! The youth would like to say THANK YOU to Tim & RJ Peppe for their generous donation!

We will be breaking for Christmas for the rest of December and will resume regular youth group meetings at church in January from 4-6pm. Our next off-campus event will be bowling at Ten-Pin Ally in Wilmington on January 27.

If you would like to become an ambassador in our youth program, please contact Zach Casteen (zach@wallacepresbyterian.com).

As always, have a blessed day! Zach Casteen Youth Ministry Leader

Thank you to members of the Session’s Class of 2018 who have faithfully served our Lord and our congregation for three years: Nick Baker, Ann Carter, Nell Sloan, Joe Tillman, and Susan Walters (Clerk of Session).

Long Term Recovery Efforts for Duplin County Organizational Meeting

Monday, January 7, 2019 2:00 p.m.

Wallace Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall

The December 27, 2018 edition of The Duplin Times had a front-page article entitled “Duplin organizations join forces to start long-term disaster recovery group.” The article reported on the initial meeting on December 19 of individuals and representatives of organizations interested in working together to meet long-term unmet needs following Hurricane Florence. With the help of agencies such as the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program, FEMA, North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NC VOAD), Cape Fear United Way, and Americorps, Duplin County volunteers will organize to assist our neighbors recover. If you are interested in being part of this long-term recovery effort, plan to attend the organizational meeting on Monday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Below you will find a diagram of how you can be involved.

REPORT FROM THE HURRICANE FLORENCE RELIEF COMMITTEE

Balance on hand 9/24/18 $ 43.92 Deposits through 1/2/19 $41,377.89 Sub-total $41,421.81 Funds distributed through 1/2/19 $23,332.45 Balance on hand 1/2/19 $18,089.36 Gift cards received through 1/2/19 $2420.00 Gift cards distributed $1070.00 Gift cards available as of 1/2/19 $1350.00

Reminder: The Hurricane Florence Relief Fund Committee is accepting referral forms for assistance to storm victims. Contact the church office for a referral form or speak to one of the committee members: Louis DiDomenico, Nick Baker, Clay Blue, Vera Simpson, Joey Fussell, Emily Saunders, Joe Tillman, or Philip Gladden.