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The Service for the Lord’s Day Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost November 11, 2018 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Greeting Kirsten Homdrom One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship. Preparation for Worship Lord our God, in Jesus Christ you have taught us that love is the fulfilling of the law. Send your Holy Spirit upon us, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, that we may love you with our whole being, and our neighbors as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Prelude (8:15) Intermezzo in E-Flat Major, Op. 117 No. 1 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) (9:30 & 11:00) Light of Peace Veronica Bigham/Derek K. Hakes WMPC Handbell Choir; Ruth Mock, director (11:00) Toll for Peace Christian Welcome and Announcements Jim Ferry Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor; include all requested information. Call to Worship One: All who are anxious and burdened will find good news here. All: We are the family of God gathered in God’s house. One: Come with anticipation and expect to be changed. All: We have come to equip ourselves for ministry. One: As we prepare for worship we discover life and our true calling. All: We come knowing our lives are empty without worship and community. *Hymn 301 Let Us Build a House TWO OAKS *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Loving God, it is no secret to you that we enjoy being honored above others, and we sometimes resent the attention that others receive. You know the shortcuts we take for our own advantage. We pretend to be more than we are and believe that it goes by unnoticed. You alone know our motives even when our actions seem noble. We need your help to put away what is false and discover what it means to be your child. Your forgiving love will put us on the right path, so turn us around, we pray. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon *Passing of the Peace *Response Hymn 299 – stanza 1 HANOVER You servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad Christ’s wonderful name. The name all victorious of Jesus extol, whose kingdom is glorious, who rules over all.

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Page 1: y CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK y t 8e7a771c4b29f9d91accc-006c61c8d762acfa2649c2c8daeb6523.r59.cf2.rackcdn.com/...(Psalm 113; Genesis 24:1 One: Let us prepare for worship. Preparation for

The Service for the Lord’s Day Twenty-fifth Sunday

after Pentecost

November 11, 2018 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Greeting Kirsten Homdrom

One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.

Preparation for Worship Lord our God, in Jesus Christ you have taught us that love is the fulfilling of the law. Send your Holy Spirit upon us, and pour into our hearts that

most excellent gift of love, that we may love you with our whole being, and our neighbors as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prelude (8:15) Intermezzo in E-Flat Major, Op. 117 No. 1 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

(9:30 & 11:00) Light of Peace Veronica Bigham/Derek K. Hakes

WMPC Handbell Choir; Ruth Mock, director

(11:00) Toll for Peace Christian Welcome and Announcements Jim Ferry

Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor; include all requested information.

Call to Worship One: All who are anxious and burdened will find good news here. All: We are the family of God gathered in God’s house. One: Come with anticipation and expect to be changed. All: We have come to equip ourselves for ministry. One: As we prepare for worship we discover life and our true calling. All: We come knowing our lives are empty without worship and community.

*Hymn 301 – Let Us Build a House TWO OAKS *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Loving God, it is no secret to you that we enjoy being honored above others, and we sometimes resent the attention

that others receive. You know the shortcuts we take for our own advantage. We pretend to be more than we are and believe that it goes by unnoticed. You alone know our motives even when our actions seem noble. We need your help to put away what is false and discover what it means to be your child. Your forgiving love will put us on the right path, so turn us around, we pray. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon *Passing of the Peace *Response Hymn 299 – stanza 1 HANOVER

You servants of God, your Master proclaim,

and publish abroad Christ’s wonderful name.

The name all victorious of Jesus extol,

whose kingdom is glorious, who rules over all.

1704 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608 p. 919.834.3424 whitememorial.org

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, November 11 (Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17, Psalm 127, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9:24-28,

Mark 12:38-44)

Worship (8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sanctuary; 11 a.m. OnPoint@1704 Pickard) 8:00 a.m. - Turkey Dinner Collection (Courtyard) 9:30 a.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard) 12:00 p.m. - 2018-19 International Book Club (S300) 1:00 p.m. - Beginnings Class for New and Prospective Members (Geneva); Wedding Workshop (S200) 3:00 p.m. - Exploring Theology Through Making Art - Advent (K307) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 4:30 p.m. - Cancer Companions (C203) 5:00 p.m. - High School Connections (Pickard); Middle School Impact Groups (Off Premises) 6:30 p.m. - Session Meeting (Geneva)

Monday, November 12 (Psalm 113; Genesis 24:1-10; 1 Timothy 5:1-8) 9:45 a.m. - Circle F; Circle G (Geneva) 10:00 a.m. - Circle C (K302); Circle I (Off Premises) 10:15 a.m. - Circle A (C200) 10:30 a.m. - Circle E (Off Premises) 12:00 p.m. - Women’s Monthly Fellowship Luncheon (Pickard) 4:00 p.m. - Flower Guild Meeting (JBGS) 4:30 p.m. - Liturgical Arts Ministry Team (C203) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard); The Foundation (W400) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Ross Bible Study (C203) 8:00 p.m. - Adult Basketball (Pickard)

Tuesday, November 13 (Psalm 113; Genesis 24:11-27; 1 Timothy 5:9-16) 7:00 a.m. - Women’s Breakfast Bible Study (K100); Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard); God Talk (W400) 10:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 11:30 a.m. - Circle N (Off Premises) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 4:30 p.m. - StepUp Ministry Board Meeting (C200) 5:30 p.m. - Community Service Committee (K302); Property Care Committee (C204); Treble Ensemble (S300) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program/Dinner (Geneva); Youth Ministry Committee (W400) 6:30 p.m. - Circle K (Off Premises) 7:00 p.m. - Circle O (C203) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard)

Wednesday, November 14 (Psalm 113; Genesis 24:28-42; Luke 4:16-30) 9:15 a.m. - FYC Team Meeting (W400) 9:30 a.m. - Bible Belles (Off Premises) 10:00 a.m. - Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom (C301); Chair Yoga (C200) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir Rehearsal (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 5:00 p.m. - Baklava Sales (Pickard); Men’s Retreat Committee (C203); Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard) 5:30 p.m. - Advent Kit and Christmas Share Card Sale (K101) 6:15 p.m. - OnPoint Youth Band Rehearsal (K100) 6:30 p.m. - Disciples: Invitation to John Bible Study (K307) 7:00 p.m. - Circle L (W400); Sabbatical Report (Pickard); Theology on Tap (Off Premises) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)

Thursday, November 15 (1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 1:21-28; 1 Timothy 6:11-21)

8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 8:30 a.m. - Cancer Companion Leaders (K302) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:00 a.m. - Keenager Trip (Raleigh Denim Factory) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Adult Choirs Rehearsal (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (Pickard) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)

Friday, November 16 (1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 2:18-21; Colossians 2:6-15) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)

Saturday, November 17 (1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 3:1-18; Mark 12:1-12 ) 7:45 a.m. - White Memorial Habitat Work Day (Off Premises) 9:00 a.m. - NAMI Family to Family Class (C301)

WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PC(USA)

We are glad you are worshipping with us. Visiting? Stop by the Welcome Table in Jane

Bell Gathering Space for information, directions and a friendly greeting. New members are received after a one-day

Beginnings Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join

or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206 for details, class dates and registration.

THINGS TO KNOW: - Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five- to ten-

minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.

- Restrooms are located in the Luther Building immediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.

- Childcare is available for children up to four years old.

- Refreshments are served in Carol Copeland Courtyard or Pickard Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

- The sanctuary has a loop hearing aid system and an FM system.

- Live-streamed services are at whitememorial.org.

- Radio, WPTF 680 AM, every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.: next broadcast November 18.

- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC(USA).

We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.

PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF:

CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTOR ANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

MINISTRY CATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

PASTORAL CARE TRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH

FORMATION BROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUS JIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATE GARY FULTON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

ADMINISTRATION AND OUTREACH ROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSIC KATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR GLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND MISSIONS LINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH

AND THEIR FAMILIES GRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

DISCIPLESHIP RICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSIC ART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUS LYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY MINISTRY MARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITA AGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSIC GWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S

MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593

Page 2: y CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK y t 8e7a771c4b29f9d91accc-006c61c8d762acfa2649c2c8daeb6523.r59.cf2.rackcdn.com/...(Psalm 113; Genesis 24:1 One: Let us prepare for worship. Preparation for

*Offertory Response Hymn 717 PLEADING SAVIOR For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, with these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own: here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; give us grace to love and serve you, living what we pray and sing.

*Affirmation of Faith adapted from A Declaration of Faith Christ calls us to live in the presence of God. He put God’s claim on his life above all else. He joined others in God’s worship and praise. He drew strength from the scriptures. We believe Christ gives us and demands of us personal lives that are centered in God and open to God’s reality and rule. Christ teaches us to put obedience to God above interests of self; to offer God joyously our money, ability and time. We are charged to pray for ourselves and others with gratitude, boldness, and persistence.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME *Hymn 8 – Eternal Father, Strong to Save MELITA *Charge and Benediction *Closing Response Hymn 601 – Amen DANISH AMEN

*Chiming of the Trinity

The worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity. Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.

*Postlude – Praise to the Lord Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

***

The flowers in the chancel this morning are the wedding flowers of Margaret Brady Womble and John Anderson Wells

IV, whose marriage was celebrated yesterday. They are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mrs. Ann DeLaney Wells,

and in loving memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Hamrick Brady, Dr. and Mrs. James Cain Vardell, Jr., Mr. Christopher Gadsden

Wells, Dr. John Anderson Wells, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan Womble, Jr. Margaret is the daughter of Lynn and

Robert Womble.

Greeters: 9:30 - Ashlyn Whitford, Cal Cunningham, Bonnie Elam, Carol Holt; 11:00 - Julie Nau, Phil Lambert, Beth Lambert. Ushers: 8:15 - DeLana Anderson, Hunter Hobson, Kelly Hobson, Bill Gwyn, Stacy Miller, Nancy Jude; 9:30 - Cindy Canning, Timothy Canning, Tom Elam, Bradley Vaughn, Jan Vaughn; 11:00 - Rob Wyatt, Bob Banta, Molly Banta, Barry Millward, William Barnett, Sr., Kay Fields. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Johnny Cella; 9:30 - Laura Lilly Baggett; 11:00 - Ella Caviness. Treasurer’s Assistants: Jake Green. Shuttle Drivers: Hank Tubbs, Gwinn Moss.

Generosity Campaign 2019 Update

As of Wednesday, November 7, we have received 555 pledges totaling $2,530,710. Thank you for your support of the

ministry of White Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from scripture and Affirmation of Faith.

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Sacrament of Baptism (8:15) Hampton Dunway Hargrove, child of Laura and Drew Hargrove (9:30) Macklyn Ann Dunn, child of Kaitlyn and Bradley Dunn Smith Anderson Schuch, child of Carson and Zack Schuch (11:00) Henry Ackers Day, child of Emily and Michael Day Carson Charles Willingham, child of Ali and Ryan Willingham

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 127 LBW Tone 1

1 Unless the Lord builds the house, their labor is in vain who build it. *

Unless the Lord watches over the city, in vain the sentinel keeps vigil.

2 It is in vain to rise so early and go to bed so late; *

vain, too, to eat the bread of toil; for you, Lord, give sleep to your beloved.

3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, *

and the fruit of the womb is a gift.

4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior *

are the children of one’s youth.

5 Happy is the one whose quiver is full of them! *

Such a one will not be put to shame

when contending with enemies in the gate.

New Testament Lesson - Mark 12:38-44 pew Bible, p. 46 (11:00) A Time with the Younger Church

Following our time together, four-year-olds through second graders will meet Diane Britt at the door near the baptismal font, to be joined by Elizabeth and Cole Britt from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.

Sermon - For the Sake of Appearances Christopher Edmonston

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*Hymn 316 – Where Charity and Love Prevail TWENTY-FOURTH Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Grier Richards

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem – Come, Thou Fount arr. Eric Nelson (b. 1959)

See Hymn 475.

Kathy Hart, piano

*All who are able may stand.

Page 3: y CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK y t 8e7a771c4b29f9d91accc-006c61c8d762acfa2649c2c8daeb6523.r59.cf2.rackcdn.com/...(Psalm 113; Genesis 24:1 One: Let us prepare for worship. Preparation for

*Offertory Response Hymn 717 PLEADING SAVIOR For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, with these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own: here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; give us grace to love and serve you, living what we pray and sing.

*Affirmation of Faith adapted from A Declaration of Faith Christ calls us to live in the presence of God. He put God’s claim on his life above all else. He joined others in God’s worship and praise. He drew strength from the scriptures. We believe Christ gives us and demands of us personal lives that are centered in God and open to God’s reality and rule. Christ teaches us to put obedience to God above interests of self; to offer God joyously our money, ability and time. We are charged to pray for ourselves and others with gratitude, boldness, and persistence.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME *Hymn 8 – Eternal Father, Strong to Save MELITA *Charge and Benediction *Closing Response Hymn 601 – Amen DANISH AMEN

*Chiming of the Trinity

The worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity. Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.

*Postlude – Praise to the Lord Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

***

The flowers in the chancel this morning are the wedding flowers of Margaret Brady Womble and John Anderson Wells

IV, whose marriage was celebrated yesterday. They are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mrs. Ann DeLaney Wells,

and in loving memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Hamrick Brady, Dr. and Mrs. James Cain Vardell, Jr., Mr. Christopher Gadsden

Wells, Dr. John Anderson Wells, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan Womble, Jr. Margaret is the daughter of Lynn and

Robert Womble.

Greeters: 9:30 - Ashlyn Whitford, Cal Cunningham, Bonnie Elam, Carol Holt; 11:00 - Julie Nau, Phil Lambert, Beth Lambert. Ushers: 8:15 - DeLana Anderson, Hunter Hobson, Kelly Hobson, Bill Gwyn, Stacy Miller, Nancy Jude; 9:30 - Cindy Canning, Timothy Canning, Tom Elam, Bradley Vaughn, Jan Vaughn; 11:00 - Rob Wyatt, Bob Banta, Molly Banta, Barry Millward, William Barnett, Sr., Kay Fields. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Johnny Cella; 9:30 - Laura Lilly Baggett; 11:00 - Ella Caviness. Treasurer’s Assistants: Jake Green. Shuttle Drivers: Hank Tubbs, Gwinn Moss.

Generosity Campaign 2019 Update

As of Wednesday, November 7, we have received 555 pledges totaling $2,530,710. Thank you for your support of the

ministry of White Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from scripture and Affirmation of Faith.

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Sacrament of Baptism (8:15) Hampton Dunway Hargrove, child of Laura and Drew Hargrove (9:30) Macklyn Ann Dunn, child of Kaitlyn and Bradley Dunn Smith Anderson Schuch, child of Carson and Zack Schuch (11:00) Henry Ackers Day, child of Emily and Michael Day Carson Charles Willingham, child of Ali and Ryan Willingham

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 127 LBW Tone 1

1 Unless the Lord builds the house, their labor is in vain who build it. *

Unless the Lord watches over the city, in vain the sentinel keeps vigil.

2 It is in vain to rise so early and go to bed so late; *

vain, too, to eat the bread of toil; for you, Lord, give sleep to your beloved.

3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, *

and the fruit of the womb is a gift.

4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior *

are the children of one’s youth.

5 Happy is the one whose quiver is full of them! *

Such a one will not be put to shame

when contending with enemies in the gate.

New Testament Lesson - Mark 12:38-44 pew Bible, p. 46 (11:00) A Time with the Younger Church

Following our time together, four-year-olds through second graders will meet Diane Britt at the door near the baptismal font, to be joined by Elizabeth and Cole Britt from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.

Sermon - For the Sake of Appearances Christopher Edmonston

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*Hymn 316 – Where Charity and Love Prevail TWENTY-FOURTH Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Grier Richards

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem – Come, Thou Fount arr. Eric Nelson (b. 1959)

See Hymn 475.

Kathy Hart, piano

*All who are able may stand.

Page 4: y CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK y t 8e7a771c4b29f9d91accc-006c61c8d762acfa2649c2c8daeb6523.r59.cf2.rackcdn.com/...(Psalm 113; Genesis 24:1 One: Let us prepare for worship. Preparation for

The Service for the Lord’s Day Twenty-fifth Sunday

after Pentecost

November 11, 2018 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Greeting Kirsten Homdrom

One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.

Preparation for Worship Lord our God, in Jesus Christ you have taught us that love is the fulfilling of the law. Send your Holy Spirit upon us, and pour into our hearts that

most excellent gift of love, that we may love you with our whole being, and our neighbors as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prelude (8:15) Intermezzo in E-Flat Major, Op. 117 No. 1 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

(9:30 & 11:00) Light of Peace Veronica Bigham/Derek K. Hakes

WMPC Handbell Choir; Ruth Mock, director

(11:00) Toll for Peace Christian Welcome and Announcements Jim Ferry

Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor; include all requested information.

Call to Worship One: All who are anxious and burdened will find good news here. All: We are the family of God gathered in God’s house. One: Come with anticipation and expect to be changed. All: We have come to equip ourselves for ministry. One: As we prepare for worship we discover life and our true calling. All: We come knowing our lives are empty without worship and community.

*Hymn 301 – Let Us Build a House TWO OAKS *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Loving God, it is no secret to you that we enjoy being honored above others, and we sometimes resent the attention

that others receive. You know the shortcuts we take for our own advantage. We pretend to be more than we are and believe that it goes by unnoticed. You alone know our motives even when our actions seem noble. We need your help to put away what is false and discover what it means to be your child. Your forgiving love will put us on the right path, so turn us around, we pray. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon *Passing of the Peace *Response Hymn 299 – stanza 1 HANOVER

You servants of God, your Master proclaim,

and publish abroad Christ’s wonderful name.

The name all victorious of Jesus extol,

whose kingdom is glorious, who rules over all.

1704 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608 p. 919.834.3424 whitememorial.org

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, November 11 (Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17, Psalm 127, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9:24-28,

Mark 12:38-44)

Worship (8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sanctuary; 11 a.m. OnPoint@1704 Pickard) 8:00 a.m. - Turkey Dinner Collection (Courtyard) 9:30 a.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard) 12:00 p.m. - 2018-19 International Book Club (S300) 1:00 p.m. - Beginnings Class for New and Prospective Members (Geneva); Wedding Workshop (S200) 3:00 p.m. - Exploring Theology Through Making Art - Advent (K307) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 4:30 p.m. - Cancer Companions (C203) 5:00 p.m. - High School Connections (Pickard); Middle School Impact Groups (Off Premises) 6:30 p.m. - Session Meeting (Geneva)

Monday, November 12 (Psalm 113; Genesis 24:1-10; 1 Timothy 5:1-8) 9:45 a.m. - Circle F; Circle G (Geneva) 10:00 a.m. - Circle C (K302); Circle I (Off Premises) 10:15 a.m. - Circle A (C200) 10:30 a.m. - Circle E (Off Premises) 12:00 p.m. - Women’s Monthly Fellowship Luncheon (Pickard) 4:00 p.m. - Flower Guild Meeting (JBGS) 4:30 p.m. - Liturgical Arts Ministry Team (C203) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard); The Foundation (W400) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Ross Bible Study (C203) 8:00 p.m. - Adult Basketball (Pickard)

Tuesday, November 13 (Psalm 113; Genesis 24:11-27; 1 Timothy 5:9-16) 7:00 a.m. - Women’s Breakfast Bible Study (K100); Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard); God Talk (W400) 10:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 11:30 a.m. - Circle N (Off Premises) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 4:30 p.m. - StepUp Ministry Board Meeting (C200) 5:30 p.m. - Community Service Committee (K302); Property Care Committee (C204); Treble Ensemble (S300) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program/Dinner (Geneva); Youth Ministry Committee (W400) 6:30 p.m. - Circle K (Off Premises) 7:00 p.m. - Circle O (C203) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard)

Wednesday, November 14 (Psalm 113; Genesis 24:28-42; Luke 4:16-30) 9:15 a.m. - FYC Team Meeting (W400) 9:30 a.m. - Bible Belles (Off Premises) 10:00 a.m. - Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom (C301); Chair Yoga (C200) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir Rehearsal (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 5:00 p.m. - Baklava Sales (Pickard); Men’s Retreat Committee (C203); Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard) 5:30 p.m. - Advent Kit and Christmas Share Card Sale (K101) 6:15 p.m. - OnPoint Youth Band Rehearsal (K100) 6:30 p.m. - Disciples: Invitation to John Bible Study (K307) 7:00 p.m. - Circle L (W400); Sabbatical Report (Pickard); Theology on Tap (Off Premises) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)

Thursday, November 15 (1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 1:21-28; 1 Timothy 6:11-21)

8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 8:30 a.m. - Cancer Companion Leaders (K302) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:00 a.m. - Keenager Trip (Raleigh Denim Factory) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Adult Choirs Rehearsal (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (Pickard) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)

Friday, November 16 (1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 2:18-21; Colossians 2:6-15) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)

Saturday, November 17 (1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 3:1-18; Mark 12:1-12 ) 7:45 a.m. - White Memorial Habitat Work Day (Off Premises) 9:00 a.m. - NAMI Family to Family Class (C301)

WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PC(USA)

We are glad you are worshipping with us. Visiting? Stop by the Welcome Table in Jane

Bell Gathering Space for information, directions and a friendly greeting. New members are received after a one-day

Beginnings Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join

or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206 for details, class dates and registration.

THINGS TO KNOW: - Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five- to ten-

minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.

- Restrooms are located in the Luther Building immediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.

- Childcare is available for children up to four years old.

- Refreshments are served in Carol Copeland Courtyard or Pickard Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

- The sanctuary has a loop hearing aid system and an FM system.

- Live-streamed services are at whitememorial.org.

- Radio, WPTF 680 AM, every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.: next broadcast November 18.

- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC(USA).

We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.

PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF:

CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTOR ANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

MINISTRY CATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

PASTORAL CARE TRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH

FORMATION BROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUS JIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATE GARY FULTON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

ADMINISTRATION AND OUTREACH ROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSIC KATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR GLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND MISSIONS LINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH

AND THEIR FAMILIES GRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

DISCIPLESHIP RICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSIC ART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUS LYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY MINISTRY MARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITA AGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSIC GWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S

MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593

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• International Book Club November 11, noon-1 p.m., C-301, Online Registration needed

• MS Impact Groups November 11, 5-6:30 p.m. 6th-8th grade, host homes* (*seeemailnewsletterfor host home locations)

• HS Connections November 11, 5-6:30 p.m. K100 & Pickard Hall

LOOKING AHEAD• YouthSundayTheme PlanningforHighSchool Seniors, November 18 3:30 - 5 p.m.

• Screenagers November 18, 5:30-7 p.m. Open to the public

• Sabbath Sunday November 25 No Sunday night programming at church Family Devotions

• JoyGiftWorshipService December 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

SABBATICAL REPORT BY CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTONWonderwhatChristopherdidover the summer? Join him onWednesday,November14from7–8p.m.inPickardHallas he shares about his travels, experiencesandinsightsfromhis recent sabbatical.

OBERLIN ROAD CHURCHES THANKSGIVING SERVICELet’scelebrateThanksgivingwithourneighborchurchesalongOberlinRoad.TheservicewillbeSunday,November18at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church. All are invited to the worshipserviceandtoawonderfultimeoffellowshipaftertheservice.Ifyouwouldliketosinginachoirfortheservicecontact Karl Zinsmeister at [email protected].

DISASTER RECOVERY WORK TRIPTherewillbeadisasterrecoveryworktriponMonday,November19.ItwillbeadaytriptotheWallace/Warsawarea.Thegroupwillleavethechurcharound7:30a.m.andreturnaround5:[email protected] or 919-782-9637 with questions or to sign up.

Joys & CONCERNS

WORSHIP|EMBRACE|SERVE

WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERDoyouwanttoreceivetheweeklyyouthemailnewsletterthat’sfullofgreatinformation?ContactDebSmithatdsmith@whitememorial.org to be added to the contact list.

WMPC | Volume LII | No. 45 | November 11, 2018

PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSKeith, Cindy, Jack, William, Houston and Reed Parks, onthedeathofKeith’sfather,Richard(Dick)NoelParks,November 1, Lexington, KY.

NEW PRESBYTERIANSJack Powers Brown,bornOctober29,childofBlairandSamBrownandgrandchildofSandraandSteveGarrison.

CONGRATULATIONS TOJune Ann and Ken Ward and Rusty Mangum, on the birthofgrandchildFrancesRussellGarrison,September27toMaryLairdandWillGarrison,Charlotte,NC.

HOSPITALS (*designates discharged)Durham Regional: *Betsy DavisDuke Raleigh: *Nancy McDougalRex:*CharlotteSnyderMayview: Steve ChilesHillcrest Rehab: JerryHavens,JoeKluttz,JoeParry-Hill,CharlotteSnyder

NOVEMBER 11 & DECEMBER 9It’s almost that time! We will be holding our annual

Turkey Dinner Collection on November 11 and December 9 from 8-11 a.m. We offer curbside pickup by

Carol Copeland Courtyard.

TURKEY DINNER COLLECTION

DINNERS WILL GO TO:• LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES • STEPUP MINISTRY

• MAYVIEW/OBERLIN

Exploring Theology through Making Art Sundays | November 11 and November 25

3:00 - 4:30 pm |K306Multi-generational class from fourth graders to 102 years young!

Join us as we put into art words to live by and make inspiring reminders of the Advent season. No artistic talent required.

For more information, contact Tracey Daniel at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 247.

Reservations needed for the event and for childcare. Registration required the Sunday one week prior

to each class at www.whitememorial.org/register.

WHEN: WHERE:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 SANCTUARY | 5:30–7:00 P.M.

WMPC Youth Ministry will be showing this documentary that discusses the research around growing up in a tech saturated world. For students and parents.

Open to the public. There will be a discussion following the movie.

WMPC Youth Ministry will be showing this documentary which discusses the research around growing up in a tech saturated

world. For students, parents, grandparents and anyone else who is interested. Open to the public.

There will be a discussion following the movie.

December 2 | 5:30 p.m. SANCTUARY

Reception to follow.

A WMPC family worship tradition.

Childcare is provided for children 3 yrs. and younger. Please register online at whitememorial.org/register.

• 1 FROZEN TURKEY OR HAM• 1 BOX INSTANT POTATOES OR 1 LARGE CAN OF YAMS• 1 JAR OR CAN OF GRAVY• 1 BOX DRESSING

• 1 CAN CRANBERRY SAUCE• 1 LARGE CAN GREEN BEANS• 1 LARGE CAN OF FRUIT

ITEMS COLLECTED ARE:

Ifyouhaveexperiencedabirth,marriageordeathyouwanttosharewiththechurch,emailRebeccaTurneratrturner@whitememorial.org.Ifyouhavearelativeorchurchfriendwhoishospitalized,callthechurchofficeoremailAmyClaproodat aclaprood@whitememorial.orgsoourpastoralstaffcanreachout.Ifyouhaveapastoralcareneedoutsideofregularbusinesshours,callourafterhourspastoroncallat919-605-4593.

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15TH ANNUAL WMPC WOMEN’S RETREATJoin us in Pinehurst, February 8-10, 2019 as we welcome back-forthethirdtime-LeslieKlingensmith,pastorofSt.MatthewPresbyterianChurch.Shewillexplorethetopic‘TheHolySpiritShowsUp.How?When?Why?’Registeratwww.whitememorial.org/pw.

TURKISH BAKLAVA SALETurkishBaklavaSaleishere!TurkishBaklava(withwalnuts)willbemadebyourfriendsattheDivanCenter.Proceedswillbenefitthe200ClubofWakeCountywhichsupportsfamiliesofFirstResponderslivingorworkinginWakeCounty.DeadlinefororderingisNovember29.Priceis1boxof3piecesfor$5and1boxof8piecesfor$10.Toplaceanorderthroughemail,orifyouhavequestions,pleasecontactLindsayJordanatlindsayj713@gmail.com.OrderformsarealsoavailableintheWitherspoonBuilding.

WMPC | November 11, 2018

ANAM CARA: A BOOK OF

CELTIC WISDOM by John O’Donohue

Wednesday|November1410-11:30 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m.

Join Gloria Johnson and Cate Church Norman for the last three chapters. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for “soul friend” the ancient teachings, stories and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide profound insights on the universal themes of work, friendship, solitude, love and death. The sessions are duplicate for Wednesday morning at 10-11:30 a.m. or Wednesday evening at 6-7:30 p.m. on November 14 in room C301.Registration is ongoing. Books may be purchased for $10 from Tonya Higgins, office W211.

- toothbrush and toothpaste- bar of soap- wash cloth- wide tooth comb- nail clippers- several Band-Aids- small gender-neutral toy or gift (stuffed toy, car, yo-yo, etc.)- $2.00 (to help cover the cost of transporting bags to Haiti)

Be a Friend to White Memorial’s Mission Partner

Haiti Outreach MinistriesHelp Provide 800-1,000 Healthy Kids Kits!

Here’s what to do.Fill a gallon Ziploc bag with the following:

* Please remove all packaging before filling the Ziploc bag *

Return sealed bags to a bin in The ConnectorCollection received between November 15 and December 31

Haiti Haiti

Mary’s SongMUSIC FOR ADVENT WITH FEATURED WORKS BY JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHpresented by Sounds on Oberlin Concert Series SUNDAY | DECEMBER 93 P.M. | SANCTUARYFREE ADMISSION

The song of Mary as found in Luke 1:46-55 has inspired countless works of art and music. This concert presents four settings based on the text, all by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The combined choirs of WMPC accompanied by orchestra under the leadership of Karl Zinsmeister and Kirsten Homdrom present this Advent Concert.

Featured soloists: Jeanne Fischer, Susannah Rhodes Stewart, sopranos; Emily Wolber Scheuring, mezzo-soprano; Timothy W. Sparks, tenor; Marc Callahan, bass.

Childcare is available with registration.www.whitememorial.org/register

A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.

White Memorial Senior Adults, Keenagers and FriendsSpring Trip to Charleston

April 9-12, 2019

Save the Date

Back by popular demand, our 2019 trip is to the historic and award-winning city of Charleston, SC. Planned activities include

a carriage tour, Magnolia Plantation tour, historic Charleston walking tour, harbor tour, Patriots Point tour and more.

Flyers with trip details are available in Witherspoon Lobby.

W M P C W O M E N ’ S R E T R E A TF E B R U A R Y 8 - 1 0 2 0 1 9 | P I N E H U R S T

INTERNATIONALBOOK CLUBJoin us Sunday, November 11 fromnoon-1:30p.m.inS300asKarl Zinsmeister presents the diverseandhistoricalstylesofCaribbeanmusicinfluencedbypercussion instruments, complex rhythmicpatternsandcall-response vocals.

HABITAT PROJECT:PRESBYTERIAN BUILD CONTINUESWeareworkingonthePresbyterianBuildonSaturday,November 17. In addition, volunteers are needed on every ThursdayandFridayuntilDecember1.Pleasesignupat:https://habitatwake.org/faith/presbyterian to volunteer or contactHarryMontgomeryforinformation,919-280-7733or [email protected].

OAK CITY OUTREACH COLLECTIONHelptheWMPCYoungAdultscollectdonationsforOak City Outreach. Items needed are: soap, washcloths, lotion, shaving cream, deodorant, (men and women), toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, hand sanitizer, disposable razors, and over the counter pain relievers. ItemsneedtobeNEWandpreferablytravelsize.DropoffitemsinthemarkedbinslocatedinTheConnector.IfyouareinterestedinvolunteeringwiththeYoungAdults contact Robert Galloway at [email protected].

4-week ADVENT STUDY: CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE EYES OF JOSEPH BY ADAM HAMILTON From his beginnings as a humble carpenter, to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus, Joseph’s crucial actions played an important part in salvation history. We will see how Joseph’s story is much like our own when we are tempted to walk away from difficult situations. To join the study, register online at www.whitememorial.org/register. Books are $10.00 and can be purchased from Tonya Higgins in W211. Contact Gloria Johnson, class leader, with questions at [email protected].

Attend Monday evenings: 6:30-7:30 p.m.ORTuesday mornings: 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Calvin 301 Session 1: November 26/27 Session 2: December 3/4 Session 3: December 10/11 Session 4: December 17/18

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15TH ANNUAL WMPC WOMEN’S RETREATJoin us in Pinehurst, February 8-10, 2019 as we welcome back-forthethirdtime-LeslieKlingensmith,pastorofSt.MatthewPresbyterianChurch.Shewillexplorethetopic‘TheHolySpiritShowsUp.How?When?Why?’Registeratwww.whitememorial.org/pw.

TURKISH BAKLAVA SALETurkishBaklavaSaleishere!TurkishBaklava(withwalnuts)willbemadebyourfriendsattheDivanCenter.Proceedswillbenefitthe200ClubofWakeCountywhichsupportsfamiliesofFirstResponderslivingorworkinginWakeCounty.DeadlinefororderingisNovember29.Priceis1boxof3piecesfor$5and1boxof8piecesfor$10.Toplaceanorderthroughemail,orifyouhavequestions,pleasecontactLindsayJordanatlindsayj713@gmail.com.OrderformsarealsoavailableintheWitherspoonBuilding.

WMPC | November 11, 2018

ANAM CARA: A BOOK OF

CELTIC WISDOM by John O’Donohue

Wednesday|November1410-11:30 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m.

Join Gloria Johnson and Cate Church Norman for the last three chapters. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for “soul friend” the ancient teachings, stories and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide profound insights on the universal themes of work, friendship, solitude, love and death. The sessions are duplicate for Wednesday morning at 10-11:30 a.m. or Wednesday evening at 6-7:30 p.m. on November 14 in room C301.Registration is ongoing. Books may be purchased for $10 from Tonya Higgins, office W211.

- toothbrush and toothpaste- bar of soap- wash cloth- wide tooth comb- nail clippers- several Band-Aids- small gender-neutral toy or gift (stuffed toy, car, yo-yo, etc.)- $2.00 (to help cover the cost of transporting bags to Haiti)

Be a Friend to White Memorial’s Mission Partner

Haiti Outreach MinistriesHelp Provide 800-1,000 Healthy Kids Kits!

Here’s what to do.Fill a gallon Ziploc bag with the following:

* Please remove all packaging before filling the Ziploc bag *

Return sealed bags to a bin in The ConnectorCollection received between November 15 and December 31

Haiti Haiti

Mary’s SongMUSIC FOR ADVENT WITH FEATURED WORKS BY JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHpresented by Sounds on Oberlin Concert Series SUNDAY | DECEMBER 93 P.M. | SANCTUARYFREE ADMISSION

The song of Mary as found in Luke 1:46-55 has inspired countless works of art and music. This concert presents four settings based on the text, all by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The combined choirs of WMPC accompanied by orchestra under the leadership of Karl Zinsmeister and Kirsten Homdrom present this Advent Concert.

Featured soloists: Jeanne Fischer, Susannah Rhodes Stewart, sopranos; Emily Wolber Scheuring, mezzo-soprano; Timothy W. Sparks, tenor; Marc Callahan, bass.

Childcare is available with registration.www.whitememorial.org/register

A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.

White Memorial Senior Adults, Keenagers and FriendsSpring Trip to Charleston

April 9-12, 2019

Save the Date

Back by popular demand, our 2019 trip is to the historic and award-winning city of Charleston, SC. Planned activities include

a carriage tour, Magnolia Plantation tour, historic Charleston walking tour, harbor tour, Patriots Point tour and more.

Flyers with trip details are available in Witherspoon Lobby.

W M P C W O M E N ’ S R E T R E A TF E B R U A R Y 8 - 1 0 2 0 1 9 | P I N E H U R S T

INTERNATIONALBOOK CLUBJoin us Sunday, November 11 fromnoon-1:30p.m.inS300asKarl Zinsmeister presents the diverseandhistoricalstylesofCaribbeanmusicinfluencedbypercussion instruments, complex rhythmicpatternsandcall-response vocals.

HABITAT PROJECT:PRESBYTERIAN BUILD CONTINUESWeareworkingonthePresbyterianBuildonSaturday,November 17. In addition, volunteers are needed on every ThursdayandFridayuntilDecember1.Pleasesignupat:https://habitatwake.org/faith/presbyterian to volunteer or contactHarryMontgomeryforinformation,919-280-7733or [email protected].

OAK CITY OUTREACH COLLECTIONHelptheWMPCYoungAdultscollectdonationsforOak City Outreach. Items needed are: soap, washcloths, lotion, shaving cream, deodorant, (men and women), toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, hand sanitizer, disposable razors, and over the counter pain relievers. ItemsneedtobeNEWandpreferablytravelsize.DropoffitemsinthemarkedbinslocatedinTheConnector.IfyouareinterestedinvolunteeringwiththeYoungAdults contact Robert Galloway at [email protected].

4-week ADVENT STUDY: CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE EYES OF JOSEPH BY ADAM HAMILTON From his beginnings as a humble carpenter, to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus, Joseph’s crucial actions played an important part in salvation history. We will see how Joseph’s story is much like our own when we are tempted to walk away from difficult situations. To join the study, register online at www.whitememorial.org/register. Books are $10.00 and can be purchased from Tonya Higgins in W211. Contact Gloria Johnson, class leader, with questions at [email protected].

Attend Monday evenings: 6:30-7:30 p.m.ORTuesday mornings: 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Calvin 301 Session 1: November 26/27 Session 2: December 3/4 Session 3: December 10/11 Session 4: December 17/18

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• International Book Club November 11, noon-1 p.m., C-301, Online Registration needed

• MS Impact Groups November 11, 5-6:30 p.m. 6th-8th grade, host homes* (*seeemailnewsletterfor host home locations)

• HS Connections November 11, 5-6:30 p.m. K100 & Pickard Hall

LOOKING AHEAD• YouthSundayTheme PlanningforHighSchool Seniors, November 18 3:30 - 5 p.m.

• Screenagers November 18, 5:30-7 p.m. Open to the public

• Sabbath Sunday November 25 No Sunday night programming at church Family Devotions

• JoyGiftWorshipService December 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

SABBATICAL REPORT BY CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTONWonderwhatChristopherdidover the summer? Join him onWednesday,November14from7–8p.m.inPickardHallas he shares about his travels, experiencesandinsightsfromhis recent sabbatical.

OBERLIN ROAD CHURCHES THANKSGIVING SERVICELet’scelebrateThanksgivingwithourneighborchurchesalongOberlinRoad.TheservicewillbeSunday,November18at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church. All are invited to the worshipserviceandtoawonderfultimeoffellowshipaftertheservice.Ifyouwouldliketosinginachoirfortheservicecontact Karl Zinsmeister at [email protected].

DISASTER RECOVERY WORK TRIPTherewillbeadisasterrecoveryworktriponMonday,November19.ItwillbeadaytriptotheWallace/Warsawarea.Thegroupwillleavethechurcharound7:30a.m.andreturnaround5:[email protected] or 919-782-9637 with questions or to sign up.

Joys & CONCERNS

WORSHIP|EMBRACE|SERVE

WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERDoyouwanttoreceivetheweeklyyouthemailnewsletterthat’sfullofgreatinformation?ContactDebSmithatdsmith@whitememorial.org to be added to the contact list.

WMPC | Volume LII | No. 45 | November 11, 2018

PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSKeith, Cindy, Jack, William, Houston and Reed Parks, onthedeathofKeith’sfather,Richard(Dick)NoelParks,November 1, Lexington, KY.

NEW PRESBYTERIANSJack Powers Brown,bornOctober29,childofBlairandSamBrownandgrandchildofSandraandSteveGarrison.

CONGRATULATIONS TOJune Ann and Ken Ward and Rusty Mangum, on the birthofgrandchildFrancesRussellGarrison,September27toMaryLairdandWillGarrison,Charlotte,NC.

HOSPITALS (*designates discharged)Durham Regional: *Betsy DavisDuke Raleigh: *Nancy McDougalRex:*CharlotteSnyderMayview: Steve ChilesHillcrest Rehab: JerryHavens,JoeKluttz,JoeParry-Hill,CharlotteSnyder

NOVEMBER 11 & DECEMBER 9It’s almost that time! We will be holding our annual

Turkey Dinner Collection on November 11 and December 9 from 8-11 a.m. We offer curbside pickup by

Carol Copeland Courtyard.

TURKEY DINNER COLLECTION

DINNERS WILL GO TO:• LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES • STEPUP MINISTRY

• MAYVIEW/OBERLIN

Exploring Theology through Making Art Sundays | November 11 and November 25

3:00 - 4:30 pm |K306Multi-generational class from fourth graders to 102 years young!

Join us as we put into art words to live by and make inspiring reminders of the Advent season. No artistic talent required.

For more information, contact Tracey Daniel at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 247.

Reservations needed for the event and for childcare. Registration required the Sunday one week prior

to each class at www.whitememorial.org/register.

WHEN: WHERE:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 SANCTUARY | 5:30–7:00 P.M.

WMPC Youth Ministry will be showing this documentary that discusses the research around growing up in a tech saturated world. For students and parents.

Open to the public. There will be a discussion following the movie.

WMPC Youth Ministry will be showing this documentary which discusses the research around growing up in a tech saturated

world. For students, parents, grandparents and anyone else who is interested. Open to the public.

There will be a discussion following the movie.

December 2 | 5:30 p.m. SANCTUARY

Reception to follow.

A WMPC family worship tradition.

Childcare is provided for children 3 yrs. and younger. Please register online at whitememorial.org/register.

• 1 FROZEN TURKEY OR HAM• 1 BOX INSTANT POTATOES OR 1 LARGE CAN OF YAMS• 1 JAR OR CAN OF GRAVY• 1 BOX DRESSING

• 1 CAN CRANBERRY SAUCE• 1 LARGE CAN GREEN BEANS• 1 LARGE CAN OF FRUIT

ITEMS COLLECTED ARE:

Ifyouhaveexperiencedabirth,marriageordeathyouwanttosharewiththechurch,emailRebeccaTurneratrturner@whitememorial.org.Ifyouhavearelativeorchurchfriendwhoishospitalized,callthechurchofficeoremailAmyClaproodat aclaprood@whitememorial.orgsoourpastoralstaffcanreachout.Ifyouhaveapastoralcareneedoutsideofregularbusinesshours,callourafterhourspastoroncallat919-605-4593.