March 2016 NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage Newsletter A Letter from the Rector My Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is hard to believe that the time for NCPP # 138 is nearly here! This has been the most wonder-filled journey of my life. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Eastern Council for putting its faith and trust in me as the rector for #138. I attended NCPP # 37 in March of 2000 and have been involved in the Pilgrimage movement ever since. I have served on many teams, created 16 weekend logos, and gone to numerous serenades across the state. With every experience, God and others were mentoring me along the way so that I could accept the calling of rector. I am incredibly humbled and beyond blessed. I also would like to thank the 4 th Day Community for their continued prayers and support as I embarked on this journey over a year ago and for those who are still praying now and as we go through the weekend. My verse is from 2 Corinthians 2:15: We are to be the sweet fragrance of Christ to God. Just as we have Christ light, we have Christ s sweet aroma when we walk into a room. They will know we are Christians by our love, light, and fragrance. No words are necessary. God has arranged the most fragrant flowers in His bouquet for this weekend. The amazing team of # 138 has meshed so quickly even though we had only two meetings due to inclement weather. All who are serving are committed and intentional about their positions and their fellow chas. We are One Body in Christ. We have a blend of longevity of years in experience and the freshness of new energy from recent pilgrims. The mixture is invigorating and truly a sweet fragrance of Christ! I pray that you, the 4 th Day, will become a part of the weekend by signing up for the Prayer Banner and joining us for Send-Off, Serenade, and the Closing Ceremony. Please also mark your calendars for April 9, 2016 at 5:30 pm at Highland Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, for Ultreya, as we gather to welcome our newest group of Pilgrims into the 4th Day Family! God loves you and so do I, Becky Lee Inside this issue A LETTER FROM RECTOR Page 1 NCPP #138 GUEST LIST Page 2 NCPP #138 TEAM LIST Page 3 WEEKEND HAPPENINGS Page 4 UPCOMING WEEKENDS Page 4 EASTERN COUNCIL Page 5, 6 ULTREYA Page 4 CAMP DIXIE MAP Page 7 25th Anniversary PHOTOS Page 7 Quick Glance NCPP #138 March 10 13, 2016 Send-off: March 10, 6:00 pm Serenade: March 12, 5:30 pm Closing & Rector Commissioning: March 13, 4 pm Ultreya: April 9, 5:30 pm Highland Presbyterian, Fayetteville, NC
Page 2 Our Guests for NCPP #138 NAME CHURCH SPONSOR Stephanie Burford Manna Church Wynde Webber Mike Elliott Epicenter Church Sean France Tina England Spout Springs Church of Christ Sherry Privette Shirley Gilliam Pocket Presbyterian Bob Beachler Frank Gilliam Pocket Presbyterian Bob Beachler Steven Hicks Arran Lake Baptist Sue Hicks Jami Holland Snyder Memorial Baptist Kathy Gambill Carolyn Hughes Parkton Presbyterian Rob & Linda Price Johnnie Luehrs Latta Presbyterian Carolyn McGirt Don Luehrs Latta Presbyterian Carolyn McGirt Chandler McLean Village Baptist Leigh Ann McLean Joseph Monroe Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Pam & Charles Monroe Amelia (Ami) Philbrook Holy Trinity Episcopal Judy Philbrook Lee Shirland Judy Philbrook Jennifer Twaddell Highland Presbyterian Lenore Johnson Candace Williams Village Baptist Becky Lee James Sutherland St. Johns Episcopal Kathryn Crumpler Patti Lunsford Parker UMC Wendy Tredway Jason Brown First Baptist Lolly Brown Brenda Carroll Cornerstone Presbyterian Carolyn Lowry Lane Cloaninger Apex UMC Heath Williamson Melissa (Mel) Covert Wake Forest UMC Sandy & Chip Plyer Katelyn Crumpler Highland Presbyterian Kathryn Crumpler Kathy Doverspike Cornerstone Presbyterian Gina Davison Lisa Fikac Hopewell UMC Tabitha Dew Kelly Floyd Leigh Ann McLean Jonathan Floyd Leigh Ann McLean Kevin Hueman Snyder Memorial Baptist Elizabeth Hueman Zech Williams Marcie Williams Debbie Carter Apex UMC Alice Burrows Cathy Collins Southview Baptist Jim Mohler Shelley Scarborough Crossroads Fellowship Mandy Hurley Carolyn Shiller St. Andrews Presbyterian Sally Augustine
OUR TEAM FOR NCPP # 138 Rector Becky Lee Observing Rector Dan Hamilton Trainer Sheri Cureton Head Cha John Matlack Special Cha Tom Lee Pastors Geron Gambill (head) John Langham Peter Strong Scott Cameron Music Mark Rice (head) Dickie Warlick (head) Kathy Gambill Shields Harper Lauren Harper Mareva Taylor Kim Warlick Escort Lew Nance (head) Jennifer Matlack Leigh Anne McLean Professors Ideals David Caplan Laity Jud Morton Piety Leigh Ellyn Hall Study David Lasater Action Tommy Williamson Leaders Al Lunt Environment Judy Philbrook C. Community Lauren Blashford Silent Pam Monroe Silent - Laurie Gulley Silent Rob Price Silent Russet Rogers Chapel Marsha Lunt (head) Kelly Williamson Kellie Gallagher Kim Askren Marvin Stackhouse Outside Sawn France (head) Alyson Nance Susan Staten Scott Sessoms Kasey Caplan Roger Worthington Lindsay Hall Millie Keener Katherine Parnell David Rogers Jill Devore Palanca Daren Hutchison (Head) Kay Jones Mandy McMillan Ruth Sherman Mary Rice Rollo Room Debbie Shipp (Head) Lisa Buckner (Head) Neill Legg Paula Smith Emily Cross Gina Davison Elizabeth Hueman Heath Williamson Sally Augustine Kitchen Steve Taylor (head) Shari Link Sam Stephenson Brandon McElroy Shannon Blue Gina North Maggie Pfeffer Kaitlin Monroe Robert Cureton Emma Bentham Photo cha Linda Stackhouse E-cha Jason Link David Spangler 3
Serenade: March 12 Camp Dixie Upcoming Weekends #139 April 7-10, 2016 Camp Harrison David Cloninger Rector #140 May 12-15, 2016 Camp Hanes Rick Purcell, Rector #141 Sept. 15-18, 2016 Camp Harrison Doug Kerns, Rector #142 Oct. 13-16, 2016 Camp Hanes Teresa McGraw, Rector For many guests serenade is one of the events that will be cherish most after the weekend. Serenade is Saturday night at 5:30 pm. We will meet in the gym past the playground on the left from camp. We will eat; then practice with the band, serenade the guests and team, then leave for home. Remember to wear your crosses and name tags. Please remember that serenade is not the time for hugging, talking to, touching or showing special attention to individual guests or team. Let God s Loving Light Shine in our Eyes and Smiles! CLAUSURA REMINDER: DATE: Sunday, March 13 TIME: 4PM Why come to the Closing Ceremony? 1. Welcome the new Pilgrims to the Fourth Day! 2. Support the team! 3. Witness the commissioning of our next rector and support Dan Hamiilton as he prepares for NCPP #143. 3. Help pack up! Whether in the kitchen, the cabins, the chapel, or the rollo room, there s a place to lend an extra hand. #143 Nov. 3-6 Camp Dixie Dan Hamilton, Rector 4
A Message from Our Council Moderator Service: a Sweet Fragrance Wow, I am flying high after our last team meeting and am excited to serve on this weekend. It is difficult not to anticipate as I haven t been on a team in a while and am ready to be back at Dixie. I have been serving for Christ in many other ways, sometimes through my church, sometimes in my community, sometimes in foreign lands, and sometimes in the background for Pilgrimage. How are you serving Christ? I confidently know your resume abundantly reflects your many activities. Each and every way you love your neighbor and share his love is known by the Father and is appreciated when his grace is displayed. I would like to offer more opportunities for service to fill in those gaps in your schedules (hahaha). You may have heard that over 500 people assist us with each weekend. Something awesome must be happening that God would call so many to service. We want more of the 4 th Day to participate, so consider some of these sweet fragrances. Sponsoring: We need guests who are faithful Christians seeking more, are at the right point in their lives for understanding the depth of God s Grace, are prepared for the uncomfortableness of some of the activities, and are called by God. Palanca: Gifts are one of the 5 Love Languages and are highly effective on the weekend by filling up every moment and possible way to show love. These little gifts also kindle wonderful memories long after a weekend. Prayer Banner: We all know this one. Prayer is the most essential part of a weekend. We have lots of time slots available. Team Meetings: Logistics, meals, and cleanup provided by the 4 th Day allow the team to focus on their roles. Upkeep of Supplies: We have lots of stuff that requires storage, mending, replacement, and transport. We gotta have stuff. Camp Setup: There are several wonderful 4 th Day who show up, like elves, on Wednesday night and Thursday to help get our stuff setup. Send-off: This job seems so small, but means so much. Driving a guest to camp, feeding them, and filling the room with friendly faces starts us off with excitement and calms many anxieties. Serenade: When we fill the dining room with the joyful songs of praise, I glimpse heaven. The guests see many loving smiling faces. Clausura: The graduating ceremony of Pilgrimage. And the welcoming into 4 th day. Camp Breakdown: The weekend is almost over, the guests are leaving, and the team is exhausted. Please help us pack up in an organized method. Ultreya: A party to celebrate new Pilgrims and to visit with old friends. Come on out and share a hug. Reunion Groups: This is where we help each other in daily life through study, action, accountability, listening, sharing and loving. The longevity of our organization depends on these communities. Please invite new Pilgrims into existing or new groups. There are many other ways to serve and every act is gratefully accepted. Ask any of your Conference Council Leaders for suggestions. Wouldn t it be cool to say we have over a thousand people assisting and serving each weekend? Or even more. Pray and pray more for success in sharing God s love. God Loves you and so do I, Roger Worthington Eastern Council Moderator 5
Eastern Council Members Moderator Vice Moderator/Music Secretary Leaders Registrar 4th Day/ Reunion Group Newsletter/Outreach Palanca/ Prayer Banner Serenade Ultreya Operations Pastor Roger Worthington Pam Monroe Mira Kenney Lauren Blashford Pam Falter Steve & Mareva Taylor Jennifer Matlack Bill McMillan Bob Beachler Jud Morton David Spangler John Langham Stay Connected! How do I keep up with the NCPP happenings? Go to www.ncpilgrimage.org! What information is on the website? Online directory of the entire NC 4th 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 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 e-mail address!
Where in the world is Camp Dixie? FROM POINTS NORTH: I-95 S to Hwy 87 S (Exit 46) Take Hwy 87 S towards Elizabethtown for 14-15 miles Go approximately 1 mile past the Dupont Plant Entrance Turn right onto Bladen Union Church Road (the next paved right) Camp Dixie will be on your left FROM POINTS SOUTH: I-95 N to Hwy 20 E (St. Pauls Exit) Continue through St. Pauls, past the landfill and Rocco Farms Plant Cross a little bridge at Gallberry Swamp and then cross the county line Take the next left onto Pages Lake Road Continue for approximately 2 miles Camp Dixie will be on the right
NCPP: Celebrating 25 Years Pictures from the 25th anniversary celebration held at Victory Junction, Asheboro, NC. What can YOU do to help NCPP grow, train servant leaders and share God s grace with others in the next 25 years?