Letter from the Rector of NCPP #141

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N C P P # 1 4 1 S E P T 1 5-1 8, 2 0 1 6 NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage News Q U I C K R E M I N D E R S Send Off: Sept 15, 6:00 PM Serenade: Sept 17, 5:30 PM Closing: Sept 18, 4:00 PM Ultreya: Oct 1,

4 With the Website Registrar Trivia 4 Packing Up 5 Reminders Directions to 5 Camp Ultreya 6 Information Western Conference 6 Leaders Letter from the Rector of NCPP #141 Dear Brothers and Sisters in

1 N C P P # S E P T , NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage News Q U I C K R E M I N D E R S Send Off: Sept 15, 6:00 PM Serenade: Sept 17, 5:30 PM Closing: Sept 18, 4:00 PM Ultreya: Oct 1, 5:30 Huntersville Presbyterian I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Team List 2 Guest List 3 Stay Connected! 4 With the Website Registrar Trivia 4 Packing Up 5 Reminders Directions to 5 Camp Ultreya 6 Information Western Conference 6 Leaders Letter from the Rector of NCPP #141 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ In February of 2005 Jody and I attended NCPP #62. I was just along for the ride, not knowing what I was getting myself into. As the weekend progressed I realized this wasn t just another church thing to attend. Here was this large group of people who had obviously been working very hard to put together a weekend that would be a blessing to folks they hardly knew. Then another large group surrounded us with prayer for the whole weekend and then even more gave us a special blessing on another night. The love was overwhelming. After the weekend, Bill Tilley asked if we would be willing to serve on the brand new council for the Western conference. The last eleven years have brought us into a family that has continued to grow and bless us in so many ways. One of the main ways is that we have had the opportunity to serve alongside so many incredible, creative, gifted and giving people. It was, therefore, a truly humbling thing to be asked to put together a group of these people to serve alongside for NCPP #141 on September 15 th -18th. The way God has worked in this process continues to blow me away. The verse for weekend #141 is Mark 1: As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." At once they left their nets and followed him. As I look back over the years I realize that the team for my weekend #62 was just a group of fishermen casting a net of God s love over us. Bill Tilley pulled us into the boat and nothing has been the same since. It is my hope that the 4 th day community will wrap this weekend in prayer by signing up on the Prayer Banner. I hope you can come and send us off on this expedition on Thursday evening and check up on us for Serenade on Saturday night. Of course you will want to be there to see what s in the boat on Sunday at the closing. Also, I m sure we could use a few hands to clear the decks and pack Sunday afternoon. Please consider helping out. On behalf of myself and the team for NCPP #141, thank you for your Prayers and support. God surely loves you my Brothers and Sisters in Christ, and so do I. Doug N C P R E S B Y T E R I A N P I L G R I M A G E S E P T E M B E R

2 P A G E 2 Rector Doug Kerns Pastors Head Billy Lowe McKenzie Sefa Craig Sefa Trey Perry Rollo Room Chas Head Mary Kate Postle Terry Gilmore Katti Caraballo Pat Mayes Anthony Sessoms Hal Hester Chellie Gastreich Chapel Chas Head Clay Smith Bob Evans Julie Hester Diane Campbell- Beard Our Team - Weekend #141 Head Cha Teresa Oakley Trainer Cindi Hoffner Prayer Chas Head Jody Kerns Scott Carr Donna Groce Speakers Ideals Ellen Sessoms Laity Tim Mayes Piety Steve Green Study Al Bright Action Connie Engart Leaders John Powell Environment Chip Tood Palanca Chas Head Joyce Bain Barbara Long Hank Engart Donna Groce Janice Wilson E-Chas Photo-Jennifer Jones Monitor-Keith Perkins Sound-Bob Black Observing Rector Gary Oakley Kitchen Chas Head Jeff Godkin Sue Todd Rudy Turnage Jim Whaley Christine Kline Sue Carr Jamie Hammock Rocky Hoffner Outside Chas Head Rodney Johnson Natena Gardner David Persinger Doug Groce Judy Turnage Mike Honeycutt Sarah Honeycutt Table Facilitators Linda Davenport Gail Gale Mike Filip Jennifer Perkins Music Chas Head Josh Jones, Luke Hester (Guitar/Vocals), Josh Kerns (Guitar/Vocals), Mandy Hagar (Vocals), David Prosser (Bass), Ricky Vacca (Guitar), Denise Filip (Keyboard/Vocals), David Fiske (Drums) N C P R E S B Y T E R I A N P I L G R I M A G E N E W S

3 N C P R E S B Y T E R I A N P I L G R I M A G E N E W S Our Guests - Weekend #141 Guest Name Church Sponsor Robbi Leibert Elevation Church Chellie Gastreich Debbie Clarke Hickory 1st Baptist Denise Filip Mac Asay In Transition Pat Taft Alec Gastreich Radius Church, Lexington, NC Jim Whaley Jake Laroe Searching Sarah Honeycutt Joseph Kerns Huntersville Presbyterian Jody Kerns Cindy Griggs Rocky Creek Presbyterian Trey Perry Skip Griggs Rocky Creek Presbyterian Trey Perry Ricardo Pinheiro Huntersville Presbyterian Laura Pinheiro Erin Schceffer Huntersville Presbyterian Gail Gale Donna Benton In Transition Linda Davenport Beth Caraballo In Transition Katti Caraballo Bert Caraballo In Transition Katti Caraballo David Gardner In Transition Natena Gardner Brittany Thurman Lake Forest Church Doug & Jody Kerns Jason Strong Forest Hill Church Al Bright P A G E 3 Sign Up for the Prayer Banner! 1. Go to 2. Create an Account (you must have your own account) 3. Receive an confirmation from manager@prayerbanner.org 4. Respond to the Confirmation Request Confirm my 5. Sign Up for a Prayer Banner (Note: You must Log In with your Password) 6. Select your prayer time and Click the Reserve icon 7. Click OK to confirm, then Click Release 8. Questions? Kristy Cloninger

4 P A G E 4 Stay Connected! How do I keep up with the NCPP happenings? What information is on the website? Online directory of the entire NC 4 th day including addresses and phone numbers Upcoming weekend dates, locations, and Rectors Newsletters from most weekends Logos from most weekends Current guest and sponsor applications A link to the prayer banner website A NCPP brochure for potential guests And much more.. Please use this newsletter as your trigger to verify that YOUR contact information is still current in the online directory! Why? So your brothers, sisters, and future Rectors can contact you! Also, make sure your reunion sisters and brothers received their newsletter, if not ask them to update their address! Registrar Trivia: Question: What three items comprise an acceptable guest application? Answer: A complete guest Application form (with Pastor Signature), a complete sponsor application form, and deposit complete means every blank is filled in! Question: What is required for the NCPP movement to thrive? Answer: Guests Question: You are thinking of sponsoring a guest what should you do first? Answer: Pray, pray, PRAY then read & meet the Guidelines for a Pilgrimage Sponsor. Question: How do you know when the next weekend is and who is the Rector? Answer: Go to click on weekend Information and Weekend Dates. Question: Should you share with your potential guests all they should expect on a weekend? Answer: No, you should share generalities but do not reveal any special surprises. Question: Is it alright to bring my guest and a completed application to surprise the team? Answer: No, neither the Registrar nor the team like surprises!!!! You should provide the complete application to the Registrar by the guest deadline, usually 2 weeks before the weekend to allow yourself adequate time to collect special palanca. Question: Can I use an application I found in a team manual fr om 5 year s ago and wher e can I find the Registrar s address? Answer: No, you should always print a NEW application form from the website (under Weekend Information and Forms ) to make sure you are meeting the latest requirements. The current Registrar s address for each conference is on the bottom of the Sponsor s application. Question: What should I say if my guest says they cannot afford the weekend? Answer: First ask your guest how much they could pay then speak to the Registrar about financial assistance. Question: Is it ok to print a copy of the outlines for my guest to get ready for the weekend? Answer: Please print only the NCPP Brochure from the website (under 4 th Day Community. Remember Pilgrimage will provide everything else they need for the weekend. Question: Who is responsible for obtaining guest palanca? Answer: You are as the sponsor. You may deliver it discretely to a team member at Send-Off, send it to camp with a team member, or deliver it to the baskets when you go for dinner prior to the Serenade. N C P R E S B Y T E R I A N P I L G R I M A G E N E W S

N C P R E S B Y T E R I A N P I L G R I M A G E N E W S P A G E 5 Packing Up Reminders for 4th Day 1. Pack up Chapel after the morning service on Sunday. Only leave out what is needed for Closura. 2.

5 N C P R E S B Y T E R I A N P I L G R I M A G E N E W S P A G E 5 Packing Up Reminders for 4th Day 1. Pack up Chapel after the morning service on Sunday. Only leave out what is needed for Closura. 2. After lunch, pack up the kitchen. 3. After the outside team has removed guest luggage from the cabins, pick up toiletries and remove trash. Please check for trash in the team cabins. 4. After palanca bags are given to the guests, pack up the Palanca Room. 5. After rollos are finished, the entire team will help break down the Rollo Room. 6. After guests have the card dedication, the Knees Palanca Room can be packed up. 7. After Closura, the remainder of the Chapel will be packed up and chairs will be put in the closet. 8. Pack up remainder of Rollo Room Directions to Camp Harrison From Charlotte: (approx. 1.5 hours) Take 77 North to 421 North Merge onto NC 16/18 toward Lenoir/Taylorsville Turn right onto NC18 and travel about 5 miles. Look for Herring Ridge Camp Harrison on the left. From Greensboro: (approx. 1.5 hours) Take 40 West to 421 North (Exit 286-A) Turn onto NC 16/18 South towards Lenoir. Turn right Taylorsville Drive 3 miles and turn right onto NC18 and travel 8.2 miles Look for Herring Ridge Camp Harrison on the left.

6 Ultreya Information: Saturday, Oct Huntersville Presbyterian Church 201 South Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC Covered dish dinner 5:30 PM Fellowship, Food and Music from 5:30-7:30 PM Worship 7:30 PM Come Join us in the 4th Day! Childcare Provided NCPP Western Conference Leaders Moderator: Jody Kerns Vice Moderator: David Cloninger Secretary: Martha Hill Leaders: Rocky Hoffner, David Matherly & Hal Hester Registrar: Tom & Bab Westall Fourth Day: John Powell Outreach: Tom & Bab Westall Palanca: Kristy Cloninger Newsletter: David Fiske Serenade: Gary & Teresa Oakley Operations: Doug Kerns Pastor: Vern Dodd Reunion Groups: Connie & Hank Engart Historian: Julie Hester Ultreyas: Rodney & Holly Johnson

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