News at Paw Creek March 1, 2017 Office Information Rev. Veronica E. Cannon, Interim Pastor veronica.cannon@hotmail.com Evie Landrau, Director of Youth Ministries evsartjewelry@gmail.com Kim Whittington, Administrative Assistant/ Webmaster office@pawcreekpc.org Sherry Blevins, Music Director sherrybsings@aol.com Mark Burleson, Musician markaburleson@gmail.com Clint Shaw, Coordinator of Videography cwshaw2009@yahoo.com Website: www.pawcreekpc.org Physical Address: (no mail received here) 7400 Mt. Holly Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Telephone: (704) 392-0329 Fax: (704) 392-4625 Email: office@pawcreekpc.org Offerings & Attendance Offerings: February 19 - $4,781.35 February 26 - $5,162.25 S/S Attendance: February 19-58 February 26-55 Worship Attendance: February19-165 February 26-84
P a ge 2 Prayer Concerns & Celebrations Prayer Concerns: Veronica Cannon: home from hospital, needs rest & continued prayers for healing. Marilyn Vane, Barbara Ullem s Sister: home from hospital, need continued prayers. Jennifer Jackson: home from MS treatments in Mexico, doing well. Karen Page: Physical therapy on shoulder. Jerry Mullis: upcoming hernia surgery Eddie McArver - prayers Grady Alexander - prayers Robert (Pete) Cashion, Tommy s brother: In his last hours and is at peace. Cecil Perkins, Sarah Cox s brother: throat cancer, will be at CMC Tues. Austin Edwards: under the weather. Keep in Your Prayers: Hoyt & Jean Johnston Mary Frances Lail Flora Mae Love Diane Pegram Dave Reames Marlene Thames Melinda Shannon The Pastor Nominating Committee President Donald Trump and decisions for our Country. Caregivers Celebrations: Charles Austin for filling in for Mark on Sunday. Sherry Blevins back from being sick. Phil Stone, Carrie Chapman s father in-law received good test results. Session Retreat with Veronica on Friday night & Rev. Jerry Cannon on Saturday. The 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 Count Team: Team Leaders: Peggy Harrington & Linda Riggins Team: Teresa Painter, Larry Ramsey, Bob Rudisill & Joy Tyler Prayer Team: 3/05 Debbie Taylor & Karen Cathey 3/12 Kay Scearce & Ann Cashion Ushers: Team Leaders: Tim & Stephanie Sudderth 3/05 Team: Frances Lyerly, Gene & Donna Hall and Stephanie Sudderth 3/12 Team: Frances Lyerly, Gene & Donna Hall and Tim Sudderth : Service Assignments Greeters: Narthex: Virginia Oates & Ken Scott East Wing: John Tauscher West Wing: Barbara Ullem CD Delivery (Mondays): 3/06 Donna & Gene Hall 3/13 Linda Riggins Visitation Teams for March: Nursery - Crib Room: 3/05 Ashley Kenley 3/12 Karen Cathey & Rachel Wingate Nursery - Toddler Room: 3/05 Jon Kenley & Grady Cathey 3/12 Joy Pinkston Fifth Sunday Combined Sunday I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has participated in the "Fifth Sunday Combined Sunday School Class over the past several years. The original idea for the event was Tim Davis', and I jumped at the chance to help him with it. His vision was to use the time as an opportunity for fellowship, especially bringing the generations together... and as a chance to do something outside the normal curriculum, chosen by the Christian Education Committee, or individual classes. Over the past several meetings, that has been an excellent chance for members to share their "Life 'Faith' Stories," and we have learned much about fellow members. We look forward to continuing these stories, but I wanted to welcome ANYONE who feels lead to share their story, ANYONE who has something on their heart, and needs an outlet to present it or ANYONE who wants to "teach" on a subject they feel lead to do. These are all examples of the intention of these classes, and I want everyone to feel that they can participate. Please, prayerfully consider doing one of the Sundays. We would especially love to hear from our youth, if any feel so moved. The remaining dates for 2017 are April 30, October 29 and December 31. For 2018, they are April 29, September 30 and December 30. The fifth Sunday in July is part of planned "Summer Combined Classes." Please contact me, or any member of the Christian Education. Committee if you would be interested. Thank you so much... and God bless you all. -John Tauscher Co-chair, CE Committee A personal thanks, here, to all the members of the committee as well: Victoria Krebs, Co-chair, Veronica Cannon, Jan Chapman, Bailey Joy, Evie Landrau, Grace Kenley, Amelia Krebs, Tammy Reel, and Lexi Torrence
P a ge 3 Join Us in Caring - Help Pack Care Packets Once again, Cook s Memorial will be hosting a Community Lenten Worship and Lunch. This is where various congregations gather together across denominational lines. Cook s Memorial Presbyterian Church 3413 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road Charlotte, NC 28216 704-399-7735 Worship is from Noon to 12:30pm in the sanctuary Lunch is from 12:30pm - until March 1st - Tom LaBonte (Presbyterian) March 8th - Mary Lautenslager (Lutheran) March 15th - Sarah Hollar (Episcopalian) March 22nd - Steve Bass (Baptist) March 29th - Barrett Hill (Christian) April 5th - McArthur Sanders (Christian) April 12th - Veronica Cannon (Presbyterian) News from Congregation Care Staying in Touch with Community of Faith To help foster a caring community of faith, the Congregational Care partners have placed blank "Hello" cards and envelopes in the pews and Narthex that you can use to send a note of concern to a person in our community of faith. When you are sitting in the pews and look at an empty spot do more than think of the missing person...take time to complete a card and place it in the Offering Plate. Let them know of your concern and love for them. These will be given to the Church Administrative Assistant to complete the address if you do not know it, and mail for you. We are a busy community and we know that sometimes we make promises and mental reminders to send a card to a person who is part of our community of faith then we get tangled up in the business of the week and the thought passes by...what better way to fulfill this promise than to think of someone in Worship and act on it... Seek out a person who is missing, serve them, and let them know that you love them... The Congregational Care Committee, Presbyterian Women, and Mission Committee are joining together to pack care/snack packages for the following: Our college students (we have about 18). We hope to get these mailed out just prior to the spring semester exams. These boxes will not only contain goodies but will also be specially decorated and contain cards with supportive messages. Special Friends and those who are in the hospital or in need of special attention. The items for this group will be packed in bags that will be placed in the Narthex for pickup by our visitation team or any else who is visiting a person in need of special attention. Community groups that provide special services for example, firemen, policemen, and emergency center operators. We hope to eventually expand this to include overlooked workers such as those at grocery stores and gas stations. We plan to work with the Missions team to deliver these with help from a broad spectrum of our congregation. Tentative plans are to decorate and pack the college boxes on March 31st, 7:00PM, in the CFC. We will also pack as many of the other items as possible but we may need another session to do this. If we get lots of people to come - the more we can get done! For this special mission, we not only need your help with the packing but also with donating the items to fill the boxes and bags. Suggestions are as follows: (Some items may not be suitable for certain bags but we will separate these during the packing.) We would appreciate it if you could bring these items to the Parlor in the East Wing before the March 31st. This is a dynamic and new ministry for us a Paw Creek - join us for the joy of caring - SEEK, SERVE, PRAISE, LOVE CHRIST! Suggestions for College Care Boxes, Visitation Bags, and Community Service Bags: Mini Cans of Pringles Gum Candy Bars (No Nuts) Popcorn Packets Power Bars Single Serving Bags of Chips, Soups, Mac & Cheese, Oatmeal, etc. Ramen Noodles Lance Crackers & Cookies Pastry Crips/Breakfast Bars Gift Cards to Chick Fil La, Wendy's, etc. Liquid Water Flavoring Slinky's Squish Balls Laundry Pods Socks Scented Diffusers Thinking of You Cards (Signed with Thoughtful and Supporting Comments) Small Bags from Dollar Store Mini Notebooks Pens Small Puzzle Books Mini Devotion Books Plastic Snack Bags Curling Ribbon Decorative Stickers
P a ge 4 CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES NEED YOU! Help is needed to provide the Wednesday night meal for the Children and Youth Ministries. The meal needs to be ready by 6:00 pm and is served until 6:30pm. The meals can be as simple as ordering pizza, fixing hot dogs, deli sandwiches, or ordering a couple of trays of chicken tenders from Sports Page (they have the best deal I am told). Here are some suggestions: #1 We need two or three people each week to set up the meal and clean up afterward. The blessing for these people is that they get to spend time with our children and youth. Our kids are amazing and if you were part of a church group in your younger days, I ll bet you remember fondly the adults who volunteered to help. #2 Donate money to help offset the cost each week. If paying by check or online be sure the memo says Children/Youth Meal. #3 Donate 2 liter drinks, lemonade mix, cookies or snack items that can be kept week to week. Be sure to write Children/Youth on them. If we have a supply of these on hand, we don t have to bring every week. #4 Get your Sunday School Class, Circle, Bible Study group or just a grab a couple of friends and volunteer to cover a week. #5 The Mission SS Class has signed up to be responsible for the third Wednesday of each month. It would be wonderful if a few people/groups would sign up to be responsible for a certain week each month. Sharing responsibility among us keeps a few people from getting burned out. If we get enough groups/people then maybe we could do every other month. As you can see are lots of different ways to help, so please prayerfully consider how you can help with this very important ministry! Paw Creek Presbyterian Church Date: Sunday, March 5, 2017 Time: 8:00am - 11:00am Location: 7400 Mount Holly Road - In the Gym Appointments: Sign up after services or call Tim Sudderth at 704-877-8498 All presenting donors will receive a Free T-shirt! Please contact Debbie Taylor 704-651-3524 to sign up or ask questions. She will be outside Sunday after worship.
P a ge 5 Upcoming Youth Events College Students Please put in your calendar June 19-23, 2017 as the dates for our upcoming Mission Week. The dates may change slightly as we are deciding how many days, however, we will let you know with plenty of time. With the upcoming mission project of Care Packages for College Students, please make sure that the Church Office has your College Student s current address. Congratulations! Congratulations to Jordan Loud for graduating from UNC Asheville on 12/16/16 with a BA in Psychology! And for starting a new job 2/6/17 with Methodist Home for Children Western Assessment Center in Asheville as an Assessment Counselor.
Paw Creek Presbyterian Church P.O.BOX 64 Paw Creek, NC 28130-0064 Joining with our neighbors to meet the needs of those in our community as we walk together in Christ. Have a Prayer Request? To put someone on our prayer chain, obtain permission from the person or family involved, then call: Judy Smith (704) 392-2892 -or- Kay Scearce (704) 825-4446 Lord, we thank you for... Know someone Who Needs a Visit? Please contact the Church Office or Rev. Cannon (704) 392-0329 Sunday, March 5 The Power of Caring Acts 1:3-14 Sunday, March 19 Living Water John 4:5-42 Sunday, March 12 The New Birth John 3:1-17 Sunday, March 26 Exposing the Blind John 9:1-41 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 6:30pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal 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 Church Calendar Future Happenings... Wednesday, March 1 6:00pm Youth - World Day of Prayer Sunday, March 5 11:00am 1st Sunday in Lent/Communion/Ten Cents a Meal Offering/Youth Taizé Tuesday, March 7 9:30am PW Fellowship 10:00am PW Bible Study 7:15pm PW Bible Study & Dessert Wednesday, March 8 6:00pm Youth Group Friday, March 11 6:00pm Crossroads Youth @Pleasant Grove UMC Sunday, March 12 11:00am 2nd Sunday in Lent 11:00am Youth - Gatorade Fundraiser Roll Out Monday, March 13 12:00pm Newsletter Deadline 7:00pm Christian Ed Committee Mtg. Wednesday, March 15 6:00pm Youth - March Madness Event Saturday, March 18 8:00am Men s Breakfast @ Circle G Sunday, March 19 11:00am 3rd Sunday in Lent 12:45pm Long Session Mtg. Wednesday, March 22 12:00pm Bulletin deadline 6:00pm Youth / CCC - Sew Dresses for Africa Friday, March 24 - Saturday, March 25 Youth - 30 Hour Famine Sunday, March 26 11:00am 4th Sunday in Lent Monday, March 27 12:00pm Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, March 28 7:00pm Stitches for Missions - Parlor Wednesday, March 29 6:00pm Youth Group