Office Information Rev. Veronica E. Cannon, Interim Pastor From the Pastor... Dear Paw Creek Presbyterian Church Family,

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1 News at Paw Creek May 24, 2017 Office Information Rev. Veronica E. Cannon, Interim Pastor Evie Landrau, Director of Youth Ministries Kim Whittington, Administrative Assistant/ Webmaster Sherry Blevins, Music Director Mark Burleson, Musician Clint Shaw, Coordinator of Videography Website: Physical Address: (no mail received here) 7400 Mt. Holly Rd. Charlotte, NC Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Telephone: (704) Fax: (704) Dear Paw Creek Presbyterian Church Family, From the Pastor... Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. This past week has been a doozy. In the world, a bomb exploded in Manchester England at the end of a concert and around twenty teenagers were killed and many more injured. In our country, there is much discussion on the interference of another country s engagement in our election and the possible collusion of some of our government officials being involved with them. There is way too much partisan political unrest. There is much violence happening in our state, in our city. There is unrest in our citizenry because of racism and sexism. We cannot turn on the television without being confronted by disturbing or sad news. In our church, we have had loved ones hospitalized or still recovering at home. Even I personally feel despair at times deep within. I wonder will there be no end to this needless noise of pain and discontent. Our people, O God are suffering. Is there joy anywhere? Sometimes it feels like there is none. That is until I am reminded of Jesus. How he suffered, not just physically on the cross at the end of His earthly life, but the suffering he had because of us. God s creation. How we squander the gifts of God and use them for evil or to hurt others. God incarnate witnessed the absolute worst in us. How He must have despaired seeing us wasting our potential on bickering and backstabbing and fighting and positioning ourselves against one another. That is not what God intends for us. God intends joy for us. But where do we find it? Begin by looking in the playroom of your souls. Rev. Tony Evans tells this story: Someone came up with a great concept putting playrooms in doctors' offices. Many parents bring their kids to the doctor because they are sick and they need the doctor to see them. The playrooms are designed to distract the children from the pain of their problem until their problem gets fixed. The playroom gives them joy in a bad situation. That's the way God works. Even though things may not be going the way we want them to be on the outside, God has designed a "playroom" in our soul. In the midst of our circumstances, His joy can distract us from our pain or discomfort, until He makes provision for our change or healing. Isn t that good news? Look inward, to your soul s playground. Commune with God for a time. Let your cares melt away for a time in God s playroom. Find your joy, find your peace. And may God bless you as you serve in His name. I live for the cross, Rev. Veronica Cannon Offerings & Attendance Offerings: May 14 - $4, May 21 - $4, S/S Attendance: May May Worship Attendance: May May 21-88

2 P a ge 2 Prayer Concerns: Clark Edwards, recovering well from shoulder surgery. Tyler Cobb, still having tests done for digestive problems. Nothing conclusive yet. Cecil Perkins, Sarah Cox s brother, passed away May 16th. Phil Stone, father-in-law of Carrie Stone (Eddie & Jan Chapman s daughter) - prayers needed. Walt Bray, had back surgery at CMC main on Tuesday. Pray for healing. Joe Adkins, at Presbyterian main. Pray for wellness & strength. Walt s friend, Hadrian Walker, had surgery and needs prayers for healing. May Count Team: Team Leader: Danny McClure Team: Eddie Chapman, Beth Joy, Kevin Joy & David Padgett June Count Team: Team Leaders: Melissa Mullis & Ken Scott Team: Jon Kenley, Amy McGee, Virginia Oates & John Tauscher Prayer Team: 5/28 Tim & Celia Gray 6/4 Debbie Taylor & Karen Cathey May Ushers: Team Leader: Frances Lyerly Team: Gloria Caldwell, Rachel Wingate, Kay Scearce & Edgar Peeden June Ushers: Team Leader: TBD Team: TBD Prayer Concerns & Celebrations Keep in Your Prayers: Hoyt & Jean Johnston Mary Frances Lail Flora Mae Love Diane Pegram Dave Reames Marlene Thames Melinda Shannon President Donald Trump and decisions for our Country. Caregivers PNC -Pastor Nominating Committee: [The Pastor Nominating Committee is hard at work. Please continue to pray for wisdom and discernment for the PNC: Grady Cathey, Gene Hall, Sarah Kendrick, Victoria Krebs, Eddie McArver, Gerri Ann Shaw, and Debbie Taylor] May Greeters: Narthex: Jon Kenley & Amy McGee East Wing: Larry Ramsey West Wing: Melissa Mullis June Greeters: Narthex: Eddie Chapman & Tim Sudderth East Wing: Beth Joy West Wing: Victoria Krebs CD Delivery (Mondays): 5/28 Linda Riggins 6/4 Donna & Gene Hall Nursery - Crib Room: 5/28 Joyce Joy 6/4 Ashley Kenley Nursery - Toddler Room: 5/28 Peggy Harrington 6/4 Jon Kenley & Grady Cathey Celebrations: Thanks to Evie, Youth and parents who participated in the walk for Cystic Fibrosis. Thanks to the Men of the Church who brought the Youth breakfast Saturday morning. It is time for Pentecost Sunday. This year it falls on Sunday, June the 4th. This will be our ninth year of having our joint service with Woodland Presbyterian Church. This is such an exciting time for both of our churches and we are looking forward to the event. Woodland, as always is invited to Sunday School and Church Service and of course we will have covered dish after service. Please plan to join us for this special time and reach out if you have any questions to Larry Ramsey. : Visitation Teams for May/June: Paw Creek Paint Party Thursday, June 29 6pm Create in Us Art Studio 104 South Main Street Mt Holly, NC Fun paint party! $30 Register via link below - password: Paint, choose your wood cut out, invite friends & come have fun! All ages, drinks & snacks provided. Carpooling available. Help registering, questions, more info.call Amy McGee

3 P a ge 3 Happy Birthday to Those Celebrating in June! June 1 Heather Gaskins June 2 Celia Gray June 3 Jean Johnston Macy Kincaid Bailey Miller Dale Ross Karen Sisk June 4 Edgar Peeden June 5 Sandra Watson June 8 Jesse Evans June 9 Evan Normand June 10 Jennifer Johns June 12 Shane Evans June 15 Craig Scott June 16 Will Cathey Rob Huffstickler June 17 Danny McClure, Sr. Sarah Mullis June 18 Larry Ramsey June 21 Mary Ellen Edwards June 22 Jerry Cannon Joy Pinkston Stan Springs June 23 Anna Jo Patton June 26 Anne Miller June 27 Dick Chapman David Reames June 30 Carson Kendrick If we don t have your birthday listed, please let us know. You may call the office at or your information to office@pawcreekpc.org. Thank you! ~Kim Hospital Visitation Bags s Ministry The Presbyterian Women have packed 20 hospital treat bags for delivery to anyone in the hospital. These are available in the Narthex. If you know of anyone who would enjoy such a bag, please feel free to pick one up and take it to them when you do your hospital visit. Thursday, June 15 th US National Whitewater Center RIVER JAM 7-10pm come when you can & hang out on the Belmont Abbey College Island Parking $5 Mark Your Calendar For These PW Events July PW CT Meeting, 7/17/17, 7:00 PM, Parlor Applications for PW Scholarships, July 31st July Event Date TBD Shooting Range August PW CT Meeting, 8/21/17, 7:00 PM, Parlor September Circle Meetings, 9/5/17 (10:00 AM, Parlor, & 7:15 PM, Parlor) August Event Date TBD Knight s Game

4 P a ge 4 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 GRADUATES!!! Paw Creek Presbyterian Church would like to recognize all High School and College Graduates: Paw Creek Presbyterian Church s High School Graduates Paw Creek Presbyterian Church s College Graduates Mikaela D. Craft Graduating from Northwest School of the Arts She is a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship award Mikaela will be attending Greensboro College in the fall pursuing a musical theater degree. James Landrum Padgett Graduating from Piedmont Community Charter School He is in the National Honor Society and is an Eagle Scout James will be attending UNC - Greensboro and plans to major in Nursing. Alexis Tyler Graduating from Mountain Island Charter School She is in the International Thespian Society Alexis will be attend Gaston College in the Fall. Morgan Elizabeth McGee Graduating from CPCC with an Associate s Degree in Interior Design with a Diploma in residential Interior Decoration and Home Staging She was on the Deans List every semester and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Morgan hopes to work for a staging company or home builder in their design center. Jordan Lee Loud Graduated from UNC-Ashville in December with a BA in Psychology Jordan is working as an Assessment Counselor for Methodist Home for Children in Ashville, North Carolina. Scholarship Applications Each year the Presbyterian Women of Paw Creek Church offer our young adults (18-23) who are enrolled in or plan to attend a college, university, or technical institution a modest scholarship to help with the cost of higher education. Applicants may apply twice for this yearly scholarship. (Scholarships are awarded based on the number of applicants and the funds available each year.) Application forms for this scholarship are found in the Narthex and the Church Office. Beside the application form, you must also provide proof of admission to the college, university, or technical institution that you will or are attending when you submit the application. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is July 31, For questions, please contact Frances Lyerly or Celia Gray.

5 P a ge 5 Youth & Adults Combined Summer Sunday School Please join us for a light breakfast at 9:00 a.m. in the CFC on June 4, Pentecost Sunday, followed by our first combined Summer Sunday School class for Youth & Adults. Victoria Krebs will be introducing our book study: Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 WAYS TO KEEP YOURS ALIVE. All other Youth & Adults Combined Summer Sunday School Class sessions will be held at 9:45 in the Sanctuary except for Sunday, July 30, when Fellowship will provide breakfast before class in the CFC. The June schedule for Youth & Adults Combined Summer Sunday School is: 6/4 Victoria Krebs teacher Meet in CFC 6/11 Teresa Painter teacher Meet in Sanctuary 6/18 Gerri Ann Shaw teacher Meet in Sanctuary 6/25 Celia Gray teacher Meet in Sanctuary All youth and adults are WELCOME to join our weekly combined Summer Sunday School class. Upcoming Youth Events Every Wednesday 6-7:30pm - Share a meal! June 2 - Bowling Outing - A Youth fun night! Details to follow soon! June Mission Paw Creek! Please sign up! **We are also in need of chaperones for our upcoming Mission Week, June We welcome any time that you can give to us (ie. 2 hour slots, drivers, over night chaperones) We need at least 1 adult per 6 youth. We need a lot of support since we have other smaller youth groups joining us! We also welcome donations of snacks, breakfast foods, water and dinner sponsorship during this Mission Week. Thank you for your help & support. Thank you, Christian Education Committee IT S A BOY!! JOIN US FOR A BABY SHOWER IN HONOR OF ELIJAH THOMAS (AND HIS MOM SARAH MULLIS) SUNDAY, JUNE 11th 2:00-4:00 PM DROP-IN PAW CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 7400 MT. HOLLY ROAD CHARLOTTE, NC Registered at Babies R Us & Target

6 Paw Creek Presbyterian Church P.O.BOX 64 Paw Creek, NC Seek... Matthew 6:33 Serve... 1 Samuel 12:24 Praise... Psalm 111:1 Love Christ!... 1 John 4:12 Lord, we thank you for... Have a Prayer Request? To put someone on our prayer chain, obtain permission from the person or family involved, then call: Judy Smith (704) or- Kay Scearce (704) Know someone Who Needs a Visit? Please contact the Church Office or Rev. Cannon (704) Each Week... Sunday 9:30am Session Meeting 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Worship Service 12:15pm Children s Choir Practice Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm Church Office Hours Monday Friday 11:30am Senior Lunch Program Monday 7:00pm Girl Scouts Tuesday 6:30am Men s Bible Study 9:00am Cardio Fitness 7:00pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 5:30pm Adult Bible Study 6:00pm Children Connecting with Christ 6:00pm MS/HS Youth Group 7:00pm Cub Scouts Thursday 9:00am Cardio Fitness 6:30pm Chancel Choir Practice Sunday, May 28 When Jesus Prays for You John 17:1-11 Sunday, June 4 Pentecost Sunday Rev. Larry Hill Church Calendar Future Happenings... Wednesday, May 24 Monday, May 29 Church Office Closed - Happy Memorial Day! Tuesday, May 30 7:00pm Stitches for Missions - Parlor Wednesday, May 31 *12:00pm Newsletter Deadline** * for 6/4 and 6/11** Sunday, June 4 11:00am Communion/Ten Cents a Meal Offering/Youth Taizé Wednesday, June 7 Monday, June 12 7:00pm Christian Ed Committee Meeting Sunday, June 11 Remember, I Am with You Always Matthew 28:16-20 Sunday, June 18 The Promise in Impossibility Genesis 18:1-15 Sunday, June 25 The Promise in Conflict Genesis 21:8-21 Wednesday, June 14 Saturday, June 17 8:00am Men s Circle G Sunday, June 18 Happy Father s Day!! Monday, June 19 12:00pm Newsletter Deadline Wednesday, June 21 Tuesday, June 27 7:00pm Stitches for Missions - Parlor Wednesday, June 28 *Change in date/time for Kim s Vacation**