The Carillon CONSECRATION SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12. First Presbyterian Church

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1 A Publication of First Presbyterian Church 2101 N. Herritage St. Kinston, NC (phone) (fax) The Carillon V O L U M E 3 1 I S S U E 1 1 CONSECRATION SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 N O V E M B E R I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : As we step into the ministry at FPC, we are invited to do several important things: 3. STEP OUT into the community and world, sharing God's love with everyone we can. Pastor s Page 2 Worship in November Children/ Youth Presbyterian Women 3 4/ 5 6 VIP 7 Church News 7 Update from Ferncliff 8 Messiah 9 Prayer Requests Leadership & News STEP UP to be a part of the mission and make a financial commitment to our STEP IN to Operating Ministries. The meet these new church will be at our best when opportunities every household is involved. God has given us to live out our mission to welcome, grow and serve. To prepare for Consecration Sunday, Nov.12, the Stewardship Team is hosting a congregational luncheon following worship on Nov. 5. A brief report will be presented concerning Stewardship and campaign information and a slide show of church activities this past year.

2 P A G E 2 From Your Pastor Is this really all there is to thanks giving? We are fast approaching my second favorite holiday. Other than Easter, I enjoy Thanksgiving as a favorite holiday with all its many accoutrements. For those of us who enjoy our senses, Thanksgiving is our day. The smell of turkey baking in the oven (although I prefer ham) wafting through the home excites the nose in anticipation of the bounty to come. The sight of cornucopias and pilgrim hats remind us of our heritage, where people sacrificed much to come, explore, and settle in this land. We hear our children excited while watching for the Great Pumpkin to rise over Charlie Brown's pumpkin patch and watching football. We taste oyster dressing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie while sitting around the table. We touch uncles, aunts, cousins, grandmothers and grandfathers through our hugs and gathering around the table. Yes, Thanksgiving is indeed a wonderful holiday a day to relax and maybe take a walk down the back roads of the rivers of our memory. Yet, I wonder: Is this really all there is to thanks giving? Beneath the Norman Rockwell painting, we see and hear a world not so pretty. Parents will go to bed hungry and listen to their children cry for want of food. Women will give birth and babies will die because of unsafe drinking water. Those imprisoned in their minds will tear themselves apart in their quest for one moment just one of peace and serenity. During Hurricane Matthew we faced the truth about this world. All these realities and more truly exist in our Kinston area. So, I ask us to pause in this broken and pain-filled world and ask, What does this day have to do with giving thanks? Let s reach back in our memories and take a quick glance at the first Thanksgiving. On December 21, 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Through the dead of winter the colony struggled with poor and meager food, strenuous labor, a biting wind that chilled to the bone, and the ravages of disease. Nearly half the 102 Mayflower passengers did not live to see spring. Their pain and struggles connect us with our own struggles. Yet, God does have a powerful and profound response to those who struggle. God sends God s people to do God s Work by using Our Hands. God sends not who we would expect to see. Just take a moment and look at whom God sent to the early settlers. In their peril, God sent the natives--samoset, Squanto, and Massasoit--to help the English settlers learn to plant, hunt, and fish. The bountiful harvest that autumn led Governor Bradford to invite the natives to celebrate God's goodness. Ninety tall braves accepted the invitation to join the Pilgrims in a feast of Thanksgiving to God for their blessings. The Pilgrims lived close enough to the soil to know how dependent they were on God's goodness and mercy. They knew to thank God in the midst of the bitterness of winter past. They were quick to thank God during abundant blessing too. We teach our children to say "please" and "thank you. Let us remember our great Parent, Almighty God, and gratefully acknowledge God s goodness towards us. This Thanksgiving join us in lifting together our prayers and expressions of thanks and love toward our most gracious and merciful God. Shalom, Edward Bellis, Interim Pastor T H E C A R I L L O N

3 V O L U M E 3 1 I S S U E 1 1 Worship in November November 5 All Saints Sunday Faith First Sunday Emphasis on Stewardship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Sermon: The Work of the Lord P A G E 3 Faith Café at Bojangles for Youth Congregational Meal following worship Kids Club and PYC November 12 Consecration Sunday Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Sermon: Be Prepared Families with children Workshop: Everyday Faith November 19 Worship with The Lord s Supper Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Children s Choir Sings during worship Rake and Run November 26 Christ the King Sunday Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Messiah Rehearsal Begins Join us on Sunday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m. as we set aside a special time of remembrance for members of our church family who have gone to be with the Lord during the past year. We will remember: Myra Earle Watson Holder Reginald Dick Britt Holder Peggy Puryear Tanner Harry Hodges Cummings Allen Summerlin Herbert Leslie Manning Betty Ruth Thompson Bradshaw Richard Edwin Williams Eleanor Porter Mallard Henry Harris Johnson Youth, parents, and members gleaned sweet potatoes for donation to various service organizations.

4 P A G E 4 Faith First for all Ages Sunday, November 5, 9:45am Faith formation for children, youth, & parents on the FIRST Sunday of each For Infants-Toddlers: Our nursery staff person, Ms. Ella, provides experienced, warm Christian care that includes Bible stories & songs. For Preschool-5th grade: Special, interactive lessons that nurture faith. Our Fall series will be on Loving God. This week s topic: Love God with Praise. For 6th-12th grade: Faith Bojangles. Youth will meet at FPC & ride in the church van for food and faith-based discussion. This week s topic: Stuff For Parents: Discussion, fellowship, & study focused around the interests of families. This week s topic: Five Love Languages, Part 2 led by Pastor Eddie Bellis. Each week our preschool-5 th grade children gather following the Time for Young Disciples for Children s Choir and for a brief Sunday School lesson. If you are able to nurture our young people in the faith by leading a lesson, please sign up here: elementary Lessons and materials are provided. Workshop for Children & Parents Everyday Faith Sunday, November 12, 9:45am Looking for ways to incorporate faith at home in the midst of your busy lives? All Families with children (toddlers through 5 th grade) are invited to join us for fun, faith-filled ways to make your daily walk with God especially meaningful for your family! Please be sure to bring an adult family member with you. T H E C A R I L L O N

5 VOLUME 31 ISSUE PAGE 11 Sunday, Nov. 19 What to Wear/Bring: We'll be raking leaves & doing light yard work for folks who need a helping hand. Kids Club & PYC will meet together from 12:00-3:00pm. Please note the special time! Extra adults are needed, too! Clothes & shoes you don t mind getting dirty Rake (If you have extras, please bring them!) Work/gardening gloves Completed Medical/Information Form (if you haven t already turned in one) Could you or someone you know use a helping hand with raking leaves & light yard work? Our children and youth would like to be a blessing to you during our annual Rake & Run event on Sunday, November 19th. Contact the church office ( ) by November 13th if you would like to be added to our list. Children & Youth Update Sun, November 5 Kids Club & PYC Kids Club 4:00-5:30pm Be Love All preschoolers through 5th graders are invited to join us as we explore putting God s love into action. PYC 5:00-7:00pm - All 6th-12th graders are welcome to join us for fun, fellowship, and faith! Note: Dinner is provided for both groups. 5

6 P A G E THANK OFFERING Circle 2 meets the first Monday of each month in the Conference Room of First Presbyterian Church. This year the Circle is using the Presbyterian Horizon Bible Study, Cloud of Witnesses by Melissa Sevier. For a mission project Circle 2 chose to donate money for an Emergency Clean-up Bucket. The bucket will be distributed through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Of Presbyterian Women In February 2017 the Creative Ministries Offering Committee of Presbyterian Women met to review 92 applications for grants from the 2016 Thank Offering. Fifteen of the projects were chosen for funding. Please give now so more life-changing projects can be funded in Circle Meetings in November: Join or visit any of the Circle Meetings. For more information, contact Cindy Archie at or cindyarchie@gmail.com Circle 1 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month (Nov. 1 and Nov. 15) at 7:45 p.m. at 3433 Lakeview Trail Circle 2 Mon. Nov. 6-2:30 pm at FPC Conference Room Leader: Janice Hendrix # Circle 3 Tues. Nov. 7-10:00 am at Heritage Elite, Suite 102 Leader: Clara Smith # Circle 4 Wed. Nov. 1 11:30 am at Queen Street Deli Leader: Cathy Swann # Circle 5 Tues. Nov. 7-11:30 am at Queen Street Deli Leader: Kathryn Thutt # Circle 6 Mon. Nov. 6-11:30 am at Queen Street Deli Leader: June Cummings # T H E C A R I L L O N

7 V O L U M E 3 1 I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 7 First Presbyterian Church has been my church family for almost as long as I can remember. It has provided me with prayers, guidance, and encouragement through both good and difficult times. I am so thankful to be a part of this wonderful family. Ned Manning Thanks to the generous donation of Dr. Pradeep Arumugham, we now have an AED Defibrillator. It is located on the wall in the Welcome Center by the Sanctuary. Church Women United 2017 World Community Day Kindling New Fires for Peace You are Invited! Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Salvation Army (2110 N. Queen St., Kinston, NC) Registration at 9:30 a.m. Worship Program at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact Ann Grant at Please bring non-perishable food items and/or financial donations for Kinston InterChurch OutReach (ICOR). Christmas Decorations Even though it may seem early, plans are being made now to decorate our church for Christmas. In an effort to utilize resources best, we will order only the number of poinsettias that are reserved by the deadline of November 15. If you would like to place a poinsettia in the church in honor or in memory of a family member or friend, please fill out the form below and return it to the church on or before Wednesday, November 15 together with a check made payable to First Presbyterian Church. Poinsettias: $12.50 (6 pots) $25.00 (8 pots) Christmas Decoration Order Donor s Name In Memory ( ) Honor ( ) of Number/Size Desired Check enclosed for total cost $ Please share my poinsettia with a homebound member after Christmas I plan to pick up my poinsettia after the Christmas Eve Services.

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9 V O L U M E 3 1 I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 9 All singers high school age and above are welcome. Rehearsal dates: Sunday November 26, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Sunday December 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (note different time!) Sunday December 17, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Dress Rehearsal: Monday, December 18, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Performance: Monday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. For more information or to sign up to sing, contact: John O Brien ( ) johnobrien@suddenlink.net Although we would love for you to be a part of the choir, there are other ways to be a part of this production. We need volunteers as ushers, candle lighters, runners, etc. Contact the church at if you can volunteer to help. GIVING HOPE Children s Hope Alliance is the combination of Barium Springs and Grandfather Home for Children joining forces to serve children and families throughout North Carolina. They work hard to provide a safe, healing journey for hurting children and families, creating hope now and in the future. This year s thanksgiving offering will go to the Children s Hope Alliance and will be collected in worship on Sunday, November 26.

10 P A G E 10 Remember in Prayer Members Wyatt Benton Margaret Henderson Gwen Orr Wilma Boldt Honey Marlowe Hope Shackelford Mickey Cooper Jeanette Marshall Mary Louise Smith Lyndon and Honey Fuller Pamela Williams In Kinston: Spring Arbor Nancy Cherry State Veteran Home Fred Antonowich In Connecticut: Windham Falls Estates Helen Rackley In Greenville: MacGregor Downs Fred Hodge In Raleigh: Cypress Glen Gertrude Dalzell Magnolia Glen Betsy Barbee Family & Friends Arlene Austin John Burroughs Pat Hardy Reese Smith Marie Blizzard Ronnie Civils Edith O Brien Carol Southerland Irma Hamilton Rocky Rockenhauser Sympathy and Prayers are extended to: The family of Eleanor Porter Mallard who passed on October 4, 2017 Sandy Landis and family in the death of her mother, Mary Snyder. The family of Henry Harris Johnson who passed on October 15, In Memoriam Eleanor Porter Mallard May 27, 1921 October 4, 2017 Henry Harris Johnson November 4, 1942 October 15, 2017 I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26 Congratulations to Chelsea Forrest Fuller and Tyler Wayne Wann, who were married on October 7, in Bristol, VA. Chelsea is the daughter of Lyndon Fuller. Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 During the week, please remember these individuals of the church family in prayer. J. C. Carraway; Meredith and Cathy Swann Jay and Ann Cherry; Pam Summerlin Jason and Maggie Cherry, Ellie; Herbert and Jone Sugg Nov. 26 Nancy Cherry; Ashley and John Stucker T H E C A R I L L O N

11 VOLUME 31 ISSUE 11 PAGE 11 5 All Saints Sunday 12 Consecration Sunday Christ the King Greeters Steve Jefferson Laura Pressly Jason Cherry Sophia Jenkins Acolytes Claire Perry Ely Perry Elyza Perry Matthew Riddick George Jenkins Chris Moore Jimmy Fields Don Boldt Lock-up Ted Berry Doug Noble Jason Cherry John Erwin Steward Scott Williams Scott Williams Scott Williams Scott Williams Serving in November Lay Leaders Date Attendance Offering Oct $6, Oct $6, Oct $4, Oct $5, Sunday, Nov. 5 Bucket Brigade for Hunger Food for ICOR 1 Laura Pressly 6 Clara Manning 7 Matthew Brown 12 Justin McCowan 12 Laura McPhaul 17 Ely Perry IV 19 John O Brien 20 Vicki Antonowich Join the men for a dutch treat breakfast and fellowship! Tuesday, November 7 at 8:00 a.m. 23 Eli Roberts 23 Scott Williams 25 David Williams 26 Clara Smith 26 Earl Stroud 27 Tricia Noble 28 Al Johnson Chick-fil-a Hwy. 70 W 29 Curtis Narron 30 Michael Riddick

12 News Around FPC s World First Presbyterian Church 2101 N. Herritage Street Kinston, NC NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE-PAID KINSTON, NC PERMIT NO. 248 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Before bedtime on Saturday November 4, 2017 CHURCH NURSERY TEACHER POSITION Looking for a loving and caring person to keep the nursery on Sunday mornings and occasionally for special services. Hours are from 9:30 am 12:30 pm (Sept.-May) and 10:30 am 12:30 pm (June-Aug.). Childcare training and experience, CPR Certification for Infants, and First Aid training preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age. Salary dependent upon training and experience. For more information contact the First Presbyterian Church office, To share a specific prayer concern or make known a particular concern or suggestion, please see any of the members of Session listed below who comprise the elected leadership of our church. The Session Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Ted Berry Jason Cherry Jimmy Fields Karla Grizzard Inez Dale Frank Hall Sophia Jenkins Ben Harper Janice Hendrix David Mills Ely Perry Bill Jackson Ron Rouse Frances Theodorakis Steve Jefferson Mary Louise Smith Teena Williams Laura Pressly Caroline Suddreth Clerk: George Jenkins * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rachel D. Benton, Coordinator for Children/Youth John O Brien, Director of Music/Organist J. C. Carraway, Assistant Choirmaster/Organist Cookie Emory, Financial Administrator Shelly Sparrow, Office Administrator Jeff & Christi Boyd, Missionaries to Cameroon