Davidson College Presbyterian Church Steepletalk

Davidson College Presbyterian Church SteepleTalk

Making Sense of Our Contemporary World

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:32)--Jesus David Brooks, the New York Times Columnist, spoke at Davidson College on Thursday, January 18th. I couldn’t get tickets to see his speech, but I watched it online via “livestream.” I’ve read his column for years, read many of his books, and regularly watch him on PBS’s “Newshour” with his partner Mark Shields on Friday nights. Brooks represents a kind of thoughtful, principled conservatism that seems almost “retro” in our current cultural climate. I don’t always agree with his conclusions, but he continues to offer a hopeful vision for our society, deeply rooted in Western philosophical and religious values, at a time when so many are tempted to retreat into various forms of tribalism. You can watch the speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URSERvgLDGY As he was speaking, I was reminded of a few books that I have recently read that have really helped me to understand our present moment. The first is, The End of White Christian America, by Robert P. Jones, who is the CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute. Published in 2016, Jones points out that for most of the country’s history, White Christian America—the cultural and political edifice built primarily by white Protestant Christians—set the tone for our national policy and shaped American ideals. But in recent decades new immigration patterns, changing birth rates, and religious disaffiliation have transformed the United States. The year 1993 was the last in which white Protestants constituted a majority of the population. Today, even when Catholics are included, white Christians make up less than half the country. Here’s a C-Span interview where Jones discusses his book: https://www.c-span.org/video/?419684-4/washington-journal-robert-jones-the-end-white-christian-america Another great read is The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, by Jonathan Haidt. Haidt is a social psychologist who teaches ethics at the Stern School of Business at NYU and he explores the ori- gins of our divisions and points the way forward to mutual understanding. His starting point is moral intuition— the nearly instantaneous perceptions we all have about other people and the things they do. These intuitions feel like self-evident truths, making us righteously certain that those who see things differently are wrong. You’ll have a lot of “Aha!” moments as you read through this book. Here is a terrific interview with Haidt at the Wharton School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN42ZLwNFBY And finally, George Lakoff’s, Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think, is a tour de force application of cognitive science to morality and public discourse. Lakoff, who teaches in the Department of Linguistics at UC Berkeley, analyzes the unconscious world-views of liberals and conservatives and explains that the differences are not mere matters of partisanship, but arise from radically different conceptions of morality: strict father morality and nurturant parent morality. Chapter 14 is a fascinating discussion of how these differing moralities in- form two different models of Christianity. Here is a video of Lakoff in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=5f9R9MtkpqM These books (and videos!) bring a greater sense of clarity to In This Issue... our polarized and divided culture—why things are the way they Worship/Adult F.F./Even Sunday 2 are—but they also offer practical ways (hope!) that we as citi- Guest Speakers 3 zens and people of faith can transcend our ideological/moral Missions 4 silos and begin to understand people who operate out of a dif- Click on the link as a BEST/PW 5 ferent moral framework than our own—and begin to move our shortcut to the page SAGES 6 culture in a more positive direction. It’s faith seeking under- UKirk 7 standing (St. Anselm). Children’s Ministry 8 Peace, Scott Youth 9 Organ at Davidson 10 Music/Men’s/Young Adults 11 DCPC Information 12 February SteepleTalk 2018 1

February 2018 Walking with Hagar into the Wilderness Worship & Liturgical Schedule Wednesday, February 7 February 4th 7:00 pm 5th Sunday after Epiphany/Holy Communion Congregation House Isa. 40:21-31; Ps. 147:1-11; 1 Cor. 9:16-23 Come and join Davidson College Senior, Julia Burkley, in a Rev. Larry Lyon, Preaching workshop on racial language in biblical interpretations February 11th using Genesis 16: the story of Hagar and Sarah. Walk with Transfiguration of the Lord her through this story from various historical and modern perspectives, and see how this story has been racialized in 2 Kings 2:1-12; Ps. 50:1-6; 2 Cor. 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9 modern times. In the end, we will question how our mod- Rev. Dr. Scott M. Kenefake, Preaching ern church continues this racial language and raise ques- February 14th tions about privilege and power. With questions, email Ash Wednesday [email protected]. 7:00 PM, Chapel *This workshop is a part of Julia’s Honor’s Thesis in Religious Studies. Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isa. 58:1-12; Ps. 51:1-17; Participants are invited to fill out a survey before and after to be used 2 Cor. 5:20b-6:10; Matt. 6:1-6, 16-21 in her research. All confidentiality will be kept. Rev. Claire George-Drumheller, Preaching February 18th 1st Sunday in Lent Adult Forum Gen. 9:8-17; Ps. 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 February 18 & 25; March 4 & 11, Rev. Dr. Scott M. Kenefake, Preaching 4:00 pm, Rm. 201 February 25 Join us for a lively and eye 2nd Sunday in Lent opening (four-part) study of Gen. 17:1-7, 15-16; Ps. 22:22-31; Rom. 4:13-25; Mark the book, Waking Up White, 8:31-38 by Debbie Irving, who, with Dr. Samuel L. Adams, Professor of Old Testament, Un- honesty and humility shares ion Presbyterian Seminary, Preaching her own story of transfor- mation—a journey of open- Ash Wednesday ~ February 14, 2018 ing herself to learning about On Ash Wednesday, pastors will be available in Lingle Chapel the realities of racism and the from 7:00am-4:00pm for the imposition of ashes. A commu- unintended impacts of white nal liturgy will be shared on the hour and half-hour. You are privilege. To register, please contact the church welcome to come and stay for as long or as little as your office by Wednesday, February 14th. Books can schedule allows. be ordered through Amazon.com. A limited Ash Wednesday Worship Service number of books will be available through the 7:00pm in Lingle Chapel church office. Study guides will be supplied to all participants. Scott Kenefake, Interim Senior A short service of worship with the imposition of ashes will take Minister, will lead the discussion. The first ses- place at 7:00pm in Lingle Chapel. Join us as we worship together sion (Feb. 18th) will be preceded by an authentic and give thanks to God, from whom we came and to whom we will English High Tea starting at 3:30 pm. Contact return. Gail Kenefake at: kenefake@hotmail or 785-817- Adult Faith Formation 8342 to help plan the “High Tea.” Covenant (9:45 a.m. Congregation House) February 4, 11, 18, 25. Professor of Sociology Matt Samson will present a four-week class on “Creation, Cosmology, and Climate Justice: A view from the Global South.” This unit places the idea of “integral ecology” from Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudata Si’: On Care for Our Common Home in conversation with recent Reformed ideas on the doctrine of creation. Climate justice is then considered from the perspective of activist movements in the Global South (primarily Latin America) that challenge the unjust distribution of the costs of extractive economic activities such as mining and plantation agriculture. Case studies from the Presbyterian Hunger Program of the PCUSA in Peru and Bolivia will be used to facilitate our discussion. Maloney (9:45 a.m. Parlor) Feb. 4: Faith Without Works Is Dead: James 2:14-26 Jubilee (9:45 a.m. 201) Feb. 11: A Disciplined Faith: James 3:1-12 Matt Samson, a member of our Jubilee Class, will present a Feb- Feb. 18: Faithful Disciples: Acts 9:36-43 ruary series on environmental issues for the Covenant Class. Feb. 25: The Good Fight of Faith: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 The Jubilee Class will meet on Sundays at 9:45 am during Febru- The Pines (Marshall Room) ary with the Covenant Class at the Congregation House for Matt's See Maloney Class presentations.

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Kate Bowler, Otts Lecturer Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 7 p.m. Lingle Chapel Kate Bowler is an assistant professor of the history of Christianity in North America. Her book, Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel(Oxford University Press, 2013), received widespread media attention and academic praise as the first history of the movement based on divine promises of health, wealth, and happiness. She researched and traveled Canada and the United States interviewing megachurch leaders and everyday believers about how they make spiritual meaning of the good or bad in their lives. Her work on the prosperity gospel has been featured in the New York Times, The New Republic, The Guardian, TIME Magazine, The Atlantic, The Econ- omist, The Washington Post, NPR, and the BBC. In 2015, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35. In her vi- ral New York Times op-ed, she writes about the irony of being an expert in health, wealth and happiness while being ill. Her subsequent memoir, Everything Happens for a Reason (and other lies I’ve loved) (Random House, 2018), tells the story of her struggle to understand the personal and intellectual dimensions of the American belief that all tragedies are tests of character. She recently received a sabbatical grant for researchers from The Louisville Insti- tute to write her third book, The Preacher’s Wife: Women and Power in American Megaministry (Princeton University Press, 2018). It follows the rise of celebrity Christian women who go by many names: pastors, co-pastors, executive directors, or, more commonly, pastor’s wives. They pitch their expertise in any number of ways, from women’s ministry directors to singers, bloggers, parenting experts, sex therapists, prophetesses, life coaches, and television hosts. Whether they stand alone or beside their husbands, they are leading women who play many parts: faithful wife, spiritual authority, and Hollywood celebrity. She continues to write, teach, and travel while undergoing cancer treatment.

Theologian in Residence - Rev. Dr. Samuel L. Adams, Davidson College Class of 1993 February 22-26, 2018

The Theologian in Residence is a new program made possible by the D. Thomason Fund Grant that DCPC received for campus ministry, in partnership with Union Presbyterian Semi- nary. Rev. Dr. Samuel L. Adams will serve as the 2018 Theologian in Residence. Dr. Adams is a professor of Old Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA. He graduated from Da- vidson College in 1993, and he has also earned a Master of Divinity from the University of Chicago Divinity School and a Ph.D. from Yale Universi- ty. As an ordained minister in the PC (USA), Dr. Adams has served churches in New Haven, CT, Chicago, IL, and in Richmond, VA. Dr. Adams will give a public lecture entitled "The Bible's Complex Vision for Justice and Our Current Political Move- ment" at 7:30pm on Thursday, February 22, in the Sprinkle Room on the top floor of the Alvarez College Union. Dr. Ad- ams will also preach at DCPC on Sunday, February 25, as well as lead the UKirk Campus Ministry group.

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Community Missions would like to present a quartet of opportunities to kick off your 2018! We begin with a Habitat for Humanity build that will take place in Cornelius at 9814 Psalms Street. Our goal is to raise $25,000 - a third of the cost of the home. The good news is that we have already collected over $10,000. The challenge is that the build begins soon. Please prayer- fully consider making a donation. In addition to pledging, there are five work days that require volunteers. The work days are March 3 (Frame Exterior, Interior Walls), March 24 (Shingle Roof), April 21 (Paint Walls), May 5 (Interior Trim), May 19 (Interior Hardware). All workers must sign a waiver to volunteer. Work days are 8 am - 1 pm. Please contact John Bosak or Kline Pepper to get involved. The Community Missions committee would like to introduce you to the family that is hopeful to one day have a new home. Father Melech and his daughter Yahmina currently live in low income housing apartment complex. (picture attached). Melech worries about his daughter’s safety. Over the years, there have been shootings, killings, drug activities, and break-ins in their neighborhood. Melech currently works for Huntersville Oaks Nurs- ing Home. The second chance to serve centers around spring break. It is a Spring Break Mission Trip in concjunction with the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. The trip is scheduled for April 2nd through the 6th. We are organizing a team of adults and youth (age 14+) to support the ongoing flood relief efforts in South Carolina. Our team will stay at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. If you would like more information please contact Holly Moton at 704-604-8426 or [email protected]. We hope to have our team confirmed by the end of February.

The final two opportunities are…

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE ~ CRITICAL NEED Monday, February 5th. 2:00 – 7:00 pm DCPC Congregation House BE A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY MISSIONS OUTREACH THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE!  Pre-register donors following Sunday worship services on January 28th and February 4th  Register donors as they check in for their donation  Provide refreshments to serve our donors  Provide hospitality by serving food and visiting with donors following donation  Assist the Red Cross Team with set-up and clean-up

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE THROUGH YOUR BLOOD DONATION! To sign up or for more information, please contact Linda Drimalla (989-600-7499, lmdrimal- [email protected]). You may also schedule your own appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org. Look for the blue box that says Give Blood and enter the code DCPC then follow the prompts. Please help us meet our goal of 47 life saving units of blood. THANK YOU!

Finally, please consider volunteering with Room at the Inn. This is easily done by going to the church website: www.dcpc.org There are banner pictures that play through. Click on the one with Room at the Inn. Join Us for a Summer Mission Trip to Nicaragua! This summer we will conduct another trip to Kilambe, Nicaragua to meet with our partners. We plan to be gone June 15-23, 2018. If you are interested in learning more about this trip please contact Robert Alexander at [email protected] or join us for an Information Meeting on February 4 at 12:15. An info packet is available online and by the Global Mission bul- letin board. February SteepleTalk 2018 4

New Year and New Opportunities to serve at Blythe Elementary School

If you have been hoping to get involved with our School/Church Partnership, now is a perfect time! Listed below are 3 opportunities to fit anyone's interests and schedules. Continue reading to determine which is the best fit for you. 1. One time, 30 minutes, Friday, March 2nd- Blythe Elementary will celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday on Friday, March 2nd by participating in Read Across America day. Volunteers are needed to read a favorite picture book to a class of students. Please contact Susan Inabinet, the media specialist, at [email protected] with a preferred time for Friday, March 2nd and a preferred grade level, PreK - 5th grade. 2. 30 minutes per week for 6 weeks: The 5th graders are working on a large scale Exhibition project related to a local issue that is of concern to them. Mentors are needed to ask questions and inquire about how the project is progressing on a weekly basis. This link, https://goo.gl/forms/ OrJOe1RA9hrCbvxw2, gives additional information and allows volunteers to choose a weekly 30-minute time slot. 3. 1 hour per week during the months of March, April, and May- The North Star Read- ing Initiative is a program designed to help struggling students be more successful in school. Reading is key to success in school, and this is an opportunity to make a real dif- ference for a second grader, with the added benefit to the child of having a caring adult enhancing his/her life at school. Blythe is in need of more North Star partners for the Spring. Volunteers are asked to commit to the same hour each week. If you can commit one hour a week to the life and success of a Blythe second grader, please contact Rosemary Klein at [email protected] or 704-439-7864 or Catherine Bragg at [email protected] or (704) 617 -9905. Questions about any of these three opportunities may also be addressed to Rosemary or Catherine using the above contact information.

Solace for the Children is gearing up for the 2018 Summer medical Program, marking 11 years of faithfully serving children from war- torn countries. We hope to bring 8 - 10 children from Afghanistan for medical care and peace building activities for 6 weeks during June/ July. If you would be interested in serving as a host (or co-host) family, an interpreter, providing medical or dental care, or volunteering in another capacity (meal preparation, team- building, assisting with social events), contact LKN Co-Coordinator Dr. Anne McIntosh (704-606-2387 text only) or [email protected].

Presbytery Women

SOUP AND SALAD SUPPER hosted by Circles 2 & 7 Thursday February 22nd 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Congregation House All women and friends are welcome RSVP to Rhonda ([email protected]) so that we can plan accordingly. February SteepleTalk 2018 5

SAGES UPCOMING EVENTS  Saturday, February 3, 10:00 AM - Noon: Coffee in the Pines Davidson Room for DCPC Pines residents.  Sunday, February 11, 5:00 PM: Youth sponsored Valentine's supper in the Congregation House.  Thursday, March 22, 11:00 AM Fellowship Time, 11:30 AM Lunch, 12 Noon Program. Robin Wilhoit, Sharon Sells' daughter, will be the featured speaker. Robin is the anchor of the NBC affiliate station in Knoxville, TN. She will share her experiences including her coverage of two Olympics, documentaries and emergency reporting.

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Campus Ministry opens 2018 with

JANUARY OPENS WITH MOTREAT COLLEGE CONFERENCE A group of 18 DCPC members and Davidson College Stu- dents, plus Claire George-Drumheller and John Ryan, at- tended the College Conference in Montreat from January 2-5. We heard keynotes from Rick Ufford-Chase and Bec- ca Stevens. We had daily worship and got to choose from a number of workshops to attend. We ate good food, played fun games, and discussed lots of theological questions. It was a great experience!

COOKIE STUDY BREAK A WINNER ON NEW NIGHT After years of hosting the Cookie Study Break on Reading Day Night before the start of exams, we moved to mid-exam week and as you can see, we still had a great turnout! Students gush about the abun- dance of milk and cookies, ever grateful for a respite from studying.

Many thanks again to our faithful bakers at DCPC!

Christmas Gathering for DCPC Member College Students a Success! Many thanks to the Beeken family for hosting a wonderful gathering of about twenty college students from DCPC home for the holidays, giving them a chance to reconnect and share holiday cheer while back home. We hope this will become a new tradition for our young adults to look forward to!

On the Horizon for Spring Semester with  February 16-18 – Spring Mission Weekend in Asheville  February 22-26 – Theologian in Residence, Dr. Sam Adams  March 3-9 – Spring Break Border Immersion Trip  April 1 – Easter Luncheon following 11 AM worship  April 15 – Adopt-a-Student luncheon  May 14 – Spring Cookie Study Break  May 19 – Graduation Brunch for seniors and their families

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Scout Sunday Feb 4th All Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are invited to wear their uniform to church on this special day. If your child would like to serve in some way during the worship service, please contact Heather Densmore. 2nd Grade Prayer Class is happening Feb 4-25! It’s not too late to participate. Click here to sign up. Children will learn the Lord’s Pray- er and experience a variety of ways to pray. Contact Jenny Alexander with questions. Children will be leading the Lord’s Prayer in 11 am worship on March 4th. 5th Grade Created in God’s Image: Faith & Sexuality. March 9-10. We’re grateful for the leadership of Linda Steber, workshop leader, and 4 DCPC small group leaders. We are partnering again with St. Alban’s for this program. Church members do have registration priority, as numbers are limited. Register by clicking here before Feb. 28th. Vacation Bible School…. Save the date! June 25-28. What part will you play to make this event meaningful and fun? We need help of all sorts: registration, snacks, recreation, crafts, photography, small group leaders. Now’s the time to sign up and get the job you really want. Contact Co-Director Megan May. Registration will open soon (by March 1). Nursery News We have a lively nursery at 9:45 am every week! This is a wonderful thing, but means we need a little extra help. We staff two childcare workers for our babies (age 0-2). Julie Hogan, our Childcare Coordinator, is requesting one volunteer to help each Sunday during the 9:45 worship/Sunday School hour. Will you please take one shift? There is a sign up sheet in the nursery (basement room 14) on Sundays. High schoolers and adults are welcome. Middle schoolers may assist with a parent while learning the ropes. Contact Julie Hogan for more information or to sign up. It’s registration time for DCPC Weekday Preschool January 29-February 9. Our church’s preschool is top notch in leadership, educational programming, caring ministry and creativity. If you or someone you know is considering preschool options, come and see! Click here for all the details or contact the preschool office at 704- 655-1271.

MLK Jr. Mission Day (right)

2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday School (below)

4th & 5th Gr Sunday School (above)

Wednesday 3rd -5th Gr Kids Club (left)

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We've been on four separate tracks in Youth Group this month! 6th & 7th graders began a Youth Group series called Strength in Numbers while 9th- 11th graders started a similar series called Crew. Both series focus on friends, friendships, and the wisdom God has for both. Friends exert an enormous amount of influence on us so the wise thing all of us can do is to slow down and pay attention to who are friends are and how much influence they have on us. We also explored the idea of inviting older, wiser friends to speak into our lives since they have wisdom that you can only get by being older. These step-ahead mentors are critical for our faith and help us to enjoy a better life, no matter how old we are. We wrapped up the series by considering that not every friendship is forever and how the best thing we can do when friendships fade is to seek peace in the relationship.

12th graders began Sticky Faith, a look at life and Meanwhile our 8th graders continued in faith after high school. This series starts by taking a Confirmation. This month they took a look look at what the gospel is really about and how that at what it means that Jesus is Lord and Sav- impacts how we see ourselves and others as seniors ior and what exactly the Bible is all about. start to move further into adulthood.

DCPC Youth also spent some great time together on the Congregation- al Retreat where we played games, hiked Lookout Mountain, and spent some time exploring how Jesus can turn our lives upside down with his crazy ways of looking at friends, enemies, and the needy.

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Excitement at the organ concert During Chase Loomer’s January Organ at Davidson concert, the organ misbehaved. One of the pedal notes wouldn’t stop sounding; organists call that a cipher. It wasn’t just one pipe, it was all the pipes that note could play. We stopped the recital, David Brin- son came forward and unscrewed the heel board to diagnose the problem. After a quick phone call to the organ technician, David completely removed that pedal key because the contact was broken. Chase had to play the rest of the concert with no A-flat key. This made the following piece challenging, since it was in A-flat minor. Chase handled it like the pro he is, and the show must go on.

Elizabeth Lenti, a native of Rochester, New York, graces the Organ at Davidson Series on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Lenti is Organist and Director of Music at Charlotte’s St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. She also is Artistic Director of the Choir School at St. Peter’s. Ms. Lenti's diverse program includes music by Sweelinck, Bach, Mozart, Men- delssohn, Demessieux, Alain, and Bridge. Prior to joining the staff of St. Peter’s and its Choir School in 2014, Ms. Lenti was Associate Director of Music and Worship from 2011-2014 at Cleveland’s Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. For six years prior she served as Associate Organ- ist-Choirmaster at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, California. Ms. Lenti completed her undergraduate studies at the Eastman School of Music, studying with David Higgs. She earned her Master of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music as a student of Todd Wilson. Her interest in teaching lead to an appointment to the organ faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she taught classes in Organ Repertoire, Cho- ral Repertoire, and Choral Conducting. She also provided private instruction in organ performance. Ms. Lenti is active as a recitalist, having performed on concert series throughout the United States. She has played at regional and national conventions of both the American Guild of Organists and the Association of Anglican Musicians. Organ at Davidson performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the sanctuary. The free recitals are followed by a meet-the-artist reception hosted by Friends of the Organ. Donations to expand the 12-year-old series are appreciated. The final concert of the series is the popular Bach Birthday bash on March 12.

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PRAYER AT THE CLOSE OF DAY

In this busy world, space and time for quiet meditation is something many of us long for. Combined musical leadership from DCPC and Davidson United Methodist Church offers you Caritas Acappella Ensemble will present a "Prayer at the Close of Day: in concert in our sanctuary on the traditions of Compline and Taize ." Compline has its roots in Feb. 25 at 3:00 p.m. ancient monastic tradition as the The theme will be ‘Home Grown’ Featuring com- last service of the day, when posers of the Carolinas such as Dan Forrest, Dan- psalms were chanted every iel Locklair, James Kevin Gray, Rick Bean and oth- three hours throughout each day. Taize originated in ers, as well as selections from Sacred Harp South- France at an ecumenical religious community dedicated ern Harmony depicting vocal music of the region to peacemaking and inclusivity, and its musical style in- This excellent group will delight your senses. They volves short melodies which the congregation sings re- donate half of their ticket sales to a charitable or- peatedly, allowing the words to become a heart-felt pray- ganization. Save the date and watch for more de- er. Musicians from both churches will lead us with reflec- tails during the month. tive, unaccompanied music; there will be candlelight, prayers, scripture, congregational Taize songs, and peri- ods of silence. Join us Feb. 25 at 7:30 in the white chapel of Davidson United Methodist Church.

In February we will begin the Lenten season which is a time of reflection and preparation. It is a time that we as Christians emulate Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal. Instead of fasting for Lent this year maybe you would like to show your commitment to God through an act of kindness such as “showing up” and attentively being present to help another person who may be grieving or hurting. Being present for another is a gift that we can give to them and ourselves. When we help another it is giving of ourselves wholly and walking in Christ’s footsteps just as we would fast to emulate Christ during Lent. Our Stephen Minister program is based on this simple theme….taking time for others. So, this Lenten season take time to reach out to someone who needs you just as your Stephen Ministers do within our Stephen Ministry program. It’ll make your heart smile.

Our Brindisi Men’s Bible Study meets every Tuesday morning in the DCPC Parlor. Join them at 8:00 a.m. for Bible Study, fellowship, and prayer. They are concluding their study of the Book of the Revela- tion and beginning a new study of various “Important Old Testament Characters. Our Thursday Morning Men’s Group meets from 7-8 a.m. in the Parlor at DCPC. They have just begun an 8-week study This is not an exclusive group but it is pri- led by Davidson College professor Peter Krentz on the “Trial marily for adults between the ages of 20- of Jesus.” The group will explore the differing accounts in the 40 – single, married, with or without kids – four gospels as well as some other historical sources and it doesn’t matter. We gather for fellowship address questions that arise. Join us for discussion, fellow- and faith formation. Contact John Ryan if ship, and prayer each Thursday morning. you are interested.

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Davidson College Presbyterian Church Directory Worship Service Schedule dcpc.org † 100 North Main Street, P.O. Box 337, Davidson North Carolina 28036 8:30 a.m. Lingle Chapel Office | Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Lingle Chapel Phone: 704-892-5641; Fax: 704-892-5956 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary

Interim Pastor Administration & Personnel Chair Sunday School 9:45 Scott Kenefake, x20 Chris Ahearn, 704-892-3408 Covenant Class— Associate Pastors George Raftelis, 704-894-0540 Congregation House Robert Alexander, Discipleship & Mission, Faith Formation Chair Maloney- Parlor x25 Phil Batten, 828-334-7800 The Pines—Marshall Room John Ryan, Faith Formation,x22 Children’s Ministry Committee Chair Jubilee—Upper Room Staff Associates Jan Tevepaugh Larry Lyon, Sr. Adult Ministry Community Missions Chair Child care provided Claire George-Drumheller, Campus Ministry Marcia Webster, 704-807-4368 dropoff 15 minutes before x15 Finance Chair start of service(s). Administrative Assistants John Woods, 704-892-6458 Nursery (birth- age 2) is Rhonda Boggs, x29 Global Mission Chair downstairs, room 14. Pre- Julie Nardella, x10 Jay Harris, 704-231-2065 school (ages 3-5) is by the Church Administrator Phyllis Justus, 704-258-3017 ramp door, room 118. Harriett Rosebrough, x19 Membership Chair Hospitalization Bookkeeper Sallie Kerr, 704-892-5021 Trish Jones, x30 If you or your loved one are in Property Chair an area hospital, call the Church Director of Music Cris Piephoff, 704-987-0792 Jane Cain, x 14 Office to notify one of the Pas- Planning Chair tors. Associate Director of Music Nancy Barkemeyer, 704-896-8634 Baptisms & Weddings David Brinson, x 17 Stewardship Chair The use of the Church for Bap- Director of Congregational Life Thomas Hazel, 704-236-3319 Stephanie Rollans, x12 tisms, Wedding, and other Worship Chair events is available to active Staff Associate for Youth Ministry Elizabeth Mills, 704-895-9431 members. Contact the Church Matt Wiggins x16 Youth Chair Office. Staff Associate for Children’s Ministry Rachel Lewis, 704-892-5695 Jenny Alexander x13 Career Transition Campus Ministry Chair Custodian Marya Howell, 704-255-6512 The Davidson Career Transition Sid Wishon, x 28 Congregational Care Chair Program is a ministry of Da- Kitchen Manager Mary Mac Kincaid, 704-995-4435 vidson United Methodist and Eric Rice Davidson College Presbyterian Common Grounds Fellowship Chair Churches. It provides support to Director of Preschool Jamie Pettway, 318-614-8275 those who have lost their jobs Kristin Clark, x26 or 704-655-1271 Pat Rickert, 704-992-6083 and are seeking a new oppor- Asst. Director of Preschool SAGES Chair tunity or who are seeking a ca- Hunter Busse, x26 or 704-655-1271 Bev Mitchell, 704-912-3003 reer transition to a new field. We Clerk of Session Endowment Chair provide networking opportuni- Lyn Batty, 704-724-5393 Ed Wadsworth, 704-896-0687 ties, tools and techniques for an Deacons Stephen Ministry effective job search. If you are Moderator-Linda Griffeth, 704-892-1669 Rosemary Raynal unemployed or looking for a ca- Secretary-Ann Browning, 704-907-4394 [email protected] reer change or know a family member or friend who is, let Intercessory Prayer them know about our program. Join us the first and third Prayer Cards are available in the pew racks and at the Wednesday of each month 10:00 church information center. Please place your request for a.m. to noon at Davidson United prayer in the offering plate. You may also submit requests Methodist Church. Have ques- online by clicking the link on the website (www.dcpc.org). tions? Contact DCPC member Requests are made known to those gathered for silent Terry Pardue at 513-780-2113. intercessory prayer on Wednesday mornings at 11:30 in the Parlor. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in prayer at that hour in the parlor or wherever you are.

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