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April 2014 Vol. 3, No. 4

From the Pastor’s Desk Look Inside Rev. Kerri Hefner church's youth choir sang a portion of Director of Christian Ed 2 Faure's Requiem for Good Friday at Prayer can be a funny First Presbyterian Church of Raleigh, Director of Music 3 thing. It can be some- NC. We put on black robes and black thing we do without skullcaps, and sang for the congrega- thinking. We receive tion's worship service. Observing Church Calendar 8 good news and we Good Friday was somewhat new to blurt out, "Thank you, me. I remember the service being full Worship Volunteers 9 Lord!" Or we receive bad news and of prayer and song, and as I left I felt automatically say, "Dear God." (Yes, I as though I had spent the day in close Birthday / Anniversary 14 think those automatic reactions are communion with God. I felt as though prayers, albeit very short ones.) The I had listened to God much more than I Boy Scouts 15 writer Anne LaMott says that pretty had spoken or sung, even though I had much all prayers can be classified as rehearsed Pie Jesu and Agnus Dei Concerns / Celebrations 15 Help, Thanks, or Wow. seemingly non-stop for weeks. Sometimes, prayer can be something During our Lenten dinners, you can Mission 15 we perceive as difficult, something learn about particular types or methods you have to really study and learn to of prayer. During Maundy Thursday Photo Album 6-7, 10- 11 do. We may even get hung up on how and Good Friday services, you can some people seem "good" at praying, hear prayers written especially to ex- Historical Notes 12 and wonder if we can measure up. press our sorrow, loneliness, and sin- Youth Program 14 During Lent, the staff is offering a fulness (these are things we need to tell Wednesday series on prayer. Each God about, and not attempt to cover week we are teaching about a different them up.) And of course on Easter aspect of prayer: memory devices, Sunday, we say prayers of thanksgiv- postures, music, and a whole lot ing for new life in Christ. I hope each more. We hope that your prayer life of us will take the opportunity to par- will be enriched by attending one or ticipate in all these services and obser- more of these sessions. vances. I believe each of you will learn something about prayer if you I learned a lot about prayer when my participate. Upcoming Events Lenten Dinner & Devotional Wednesday April 2, 9 6:00 PM Spring Work Day Saturday April 5 8:00 AM NHCCC Auction Saturday April 12 5:00 PM Session Meeting Sunday April 13 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service Thursday April 17 7:00 PM Good Friday Service & Lunch Friday April 18 12 Noon Sunrise Service, Breakfast, Egg Hunt Sunday April 20 7:00 AM Camp Sunday Sunday April 27 11:00 AM Director of Christian Education minds that we are not young man who goes by the nick- loved by God. It is a name “Kid President”. His real Mary Todd Peters struggle for us to believe this— name is Robby and to find out At our Lenten dinner one hundred percent with our more about him google “kid presi- on Wednesday I was whole hearts. And when we do not dent”. His most recent message is reading one of our feel loved by God, this sin leads to titled “Letter to a Person on their children’s Bibles more sin—if I am not loved by First Day Here.” And part of his with the kids. We God then surely those people are message is this: “You are awe- were reading the sto- not loved by God. We want more, some! You are made from love, to ry about Eve and the snake. In do more, cover up more--when we be love, to spread love.” It is a this version of the story, the snake feel insecure about someone’s good message and one that I think says to Eve “ ‘Does God really love we tend to act defensively, our scriptures are clear on. Our love you? If God does love you, maybe act out against others—we challenge is to not only believe why won’t he let you eat the nice don’t act in love because we do that God loves us, but to live our juicy, delicious fruit? Poor you, not feel loved. lives as a testament to this love— perhaps God doesn’t want you to This Lent I hope you have been and to be love and spread love to be happy.’ Does God love me? working on developing a closer all we meet. Eve wondered. Suddenly she did- relationship with God—through We are still on this Lenten journey n’t know anymore.” The story daily prayer, reading your Bible, toward Easter. Soon we will re- goes on: “A terrible lie came into coming to Sunday school/worship, member the last week of Jesus’ the world. It would never leave. our Lenten programs, just being life, the sacrifice he made, all in It would live on in every human more aware of how you live your the name of Love—the One True heart, whispering to every one of life every day. One way to know Love. May this be what we re- God’s children: ‘God doesn’t that you are loved by God is to joice in together as we celebrate love me’.” work on building up your relation- the Risen Christ—and know for We still fight this sin as a dark ship with God. sure that God loves us. No matter thought lurking in the back of our There is a video on youtube by a what.

Building and Grounds Committee has been Busy Thanks to members of the Building and Grounds Committee for recent improvements made around our campus. We have a new cabinet to enclose our modem and various electronics, new landscaping around the manse, and improvements to the Old Fellow- ship Hall. The Old Fellowship Hall now has its own heating and air conditioning, and can be closed off via new doors and wall. It is a great place for larger groups to meet, and more energy effi- cient than before. You are invited to stay after worship on Palm Sunday (April 13) for lemonade provided by the Fellowship Committee, and a chance to look around the new landscaping.

Join us on April 27th at Camp Worship Lenten Dinner and Devotions Our Worship Service will be at Fleming Hall in Camp New Hope. Join us for our contin- We will be recognizing Earth Day during this time, and ask that uing intergenerational you bring a bag lunches and re-usable Lenten series on pray- drink containers and join in fellowship er, each featuring a after the service. simple meal and a les- In addition to helping to plan the worship son on prayer that can service, our NHPC Youth Group will con- benefit anyone of any age. duct a bake sale, in order to raise money Each evening will begin at 6 pm and for the Newton Grove migrant farmwork- end at 7 pm. RSVP's will be placed in ers project. They say “Bring your bag the bulletin the Sunday before each lunches, but get your dessert from us! “ Wednesday.

2 Director of Music afraid of silence: if there's too often when we sing hymns the Mark Gorman much quiet, we get anxious and words, and even the music, pass look for someone to fill the space-- right by. Having even a short break At one of our with music, with a prayer, with can catch us up. Wednesday Lenten whatever can make us comfortable The next time you're in church, I evening dinners last again. Silence, though, can be help- encourage you to look for the si- month, I gave away ful. lences. Take advantage of them to the secret to great During most hymns, I insert a little listen to the hymn. Or even add music: the key to silence between each of the stan- some silence of your own during a great music is listening. The best zas. The silence (almost always 1 hymn--take a moment to ponder musicians are those who can listen or 2 short beats) gives us all a what you're singing. Then, lift it to to what's going on around them and chance to catch out breaths and get God in praise and thanksgiving. make adjustments at the same time. ready to sing the next line. But it The silence of a hymn, like a If listening is important to music, also gives us a chance to listen to hymn's words and music, is the si- that means silence is, too. Some- what we're singing, or to pay atten- lence of joy. times I think we Protestants are tion to what we're about to sing. So

Thursday, April 17, 6:30 pm — Maundy Thursday Service & Communion

Friday, April 18, 12 noon — Good Friday Service & Lunch

Easter Sunday, April 20, 7 am — Sunrise Worship Service 8 am — Breakfast 9 am — Children’s Easter Egg Hunt 11 am — Worship Service & Communion

Woodworking at New Hope candles to mark Our congregation is blessed with a variety of artistic our sorrow. and musical talents. Look for three recent creations Tenebrae will be made from wood by members of our church. In our observed on sanctuary on Maundy Thursday, we will have hand- Maundy Thurs- turned candleholders created from wood acquired day, April 17. from church members' property (Walnut from Alfred Another recent & Jane Kirkland and Pat & John Blackwood, Cedar creation is a ta- from the Lowdermilks, Mulberry from Dean Hering- ble that displays ton & Elizabeth Lacey, Maple from the front of New a piece of Hope Church, Spalted Pecan from the Tobins, and "chunk glass" Oak from Jean & Al Johnson) window from First Presbyterian Church in Green- The candle- ville, NC. Kerri acquired the piece of window when the 40-foot tall windows had to be replaced in that holders will have their first congregation. Now the window piece is displayed in a table made from Kirkland family walnut and mod- use as part of our 2014 Tene- eled on a medieval communion table. Finally, we have a hand-made prayer wall, on which you can tie brae service, in which we hear ribbons representing various types of prayer. Come by Kerri's study to see the table, and look for the can- the story of Je- sus' last hours dleholders on Maundy Thursday. The prayer wall and extinguish will be in the narthex. 3 What do you know about the Compassion Committee? This Committee was started in 2012 by Rev. Ray and has decided to keep the concept of Shepherd Mims, our Interim Minister at the time. Its purpose is Groups in place. A Job Description has been devel- to provide support to NHPC members of all ages, es- oped to clarify the role of a Shepherd. A person does pecially during times of illness, family deaths and not have to be a member of the Compassion Commit- during emergency or crisis situations–plus during tee to serve as a Shepherd. All Compassion commit- times of joy and celebration. tee members, however, do serve as a Shepherd, and So often members who have served the church faith- may be assigned to two or three shut-ins. fully most of their lives are neglected or forgotten The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group works inde- when they become aged, sick, or in health facilities, pendently in making and presenting prayer shawls, and they need to be visited regularly. A member may but reports their distribution of donated shawls be going through a very difficult time and needs sup- through the minutes of the Compassion Committee port from their church family. We are here to help. for record keeping purposes. Many of the recipients By keeping in close contact with members who are of Prayer Shawls are shut-ins, but certainly not all. shut-in and unable to attend church for any reason, Through the NHPC Time & Talent Sheets, the Com- we remain aware of their health and emotional issues passion Committee has recently acquired names of or physical things they may be experiencing. In addi- new volunteers to serve in various activities, such as tion, they also need social interaction through visits prayers, cards, assisting with providing meals. The by taking them to church events, lunch, to visit a Committee will soon be developing a Prayer Chain friend, etc. Some are also very lonely and feel isolat- and these new contact names will be instrumental in ed. In these situations, they need support from their the success of various projects to keep us connected church family. We are here to help. in times of need. Since 2012, we have sent hundreds of cards, deliv- Our Committee meets once a month to discuss ways ered Easter lilies, poinsettias, Valentine bags and of keeping all members in the church included in our made monthly visits to our shut-ins. At least once worship and mission. Our present members are Pansy yearly we provide Communion to them in their resi- Dodson, Dee Lowdermilk, Betty Tapp, Anna dence. We pray with them and sometimes just listen Vaughn, Yvonne Maness, Chair, and Kerri Hefner, if that’s what they need. Last spring, we gave a Staff. We are grateful for everyone’s input and for luncheon for NHPC shut-ins on Pansy’s charming Kerri’s attendance and support. We welcome anyone covered deck. The event was most rewarding, and who is willing to help with our committee’s mission they loved seeing and visiting their NHPC friends. and goals. Since its formation in 2012, the Compassion Com- Note: This article is one of a series about the Com- mittee has been responsible for the NHPC Shepherd passion Committee. In the May newsletter, please Groups. The Committee, with Kerri’s leadership & read our next article about our NHPC Resource input, has recently assessed the roles of Shepherds Notebook and other activities of the Committee.

The Passing of Someone Else among the most liberal givers in our church. Whenever there was a Our church was saddened to learn this week of the financial need, everyone just as- death of one of our most valued members, Someone sumed Someone Else would make Else. up the difference. Someone's passing creates a vacancy that will be dif- Someone Else was a wonderful ficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years person; sometimes appearing su- and for every one of those years, Someone did far perhuman. Were the truth known, more than a normal person's share of the work. everybody expected too much of Whenever there was a job to do, a class to teach, or a Someone Else. Now Someone meeting to attend, one name was on everyone's list, Else is gone! We wonder what we are going to do. "Let Someone Else do it." Whenever leadership was Someone Else left a wonderful example to follow, mentioned, this wonderful person was looked to for but who is going to follow it? Who is going to do inspiration as well as results; "Someone Else can the things Someone Else did? work with that group." When you are asked to help this year, remember -- It was common knowledge that Someone Else was we can't depend on Someone Else anymore.

4 Letter from New Hope Elementary A Clean Heart Dear NHPC Youth Group and Adult Leaders, Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. I was so excited to come to school today and I could – Psalm 51:10 not wait to see what you all had been able to do out on our Nature Trail. Creating a one mile nature trail has Create in me a clean heart, open and receptive, so been a fun project, but oh, so difficult to maintain. that I may embrace the many ways you choose to visit my life. I am so pleased that Ms. Rosati-Rowe came out on the trail with me on the day when her son, James volun- Create in me a clean heart, cleared of the refuse of teered to do trail maintenance during his lunch period. old battles with others and deadly opposition with We were trying to move trees, timber and mark the myself. trails, but we were not able to get very far during Create in me a clean heart, purified through the lunch. Jacky said "Ms. Kelleher, you need some help daily disruptions and the life encounters that take out here!" She put me in touch with Al Townsend who me beyond my grasping control and ego- came to New Hope Elementary School to meet with centeredness. me, we walked the trail and made a list of priorities Create in me a clean heart, freed from the clutter of cultural enticements, so that I can enjoy the beauty of life’s simple things and relish the gifts I so easily take for granted. Create in me a clean heart, bathed from harsh thoughts, shame, and perfectionist tendencies, warmly welcoming with others with the embrace of nonjudgment. Create in me a clean heart, brushed free of frantic busyness, so that I will have time to dwell with I was amazed at what you all were able to accomplish you in the listening space of solitude and silence. on Sunday afternoon. I know everything that needed Create in me a clean heart, rinsed of the residue of to get done and you were able to do so much and then false messages about my identity, enabling my some. The bridge looks fantastic. I can finally walk inner goodness and light to shine through all I am through without ruining a pair of slacks. The new sec- and do. tion has been marked with timber lining the trail and you were able to clear a lot of the fallen wood off the Create in me a clean heart, cleansed of anxiety fences. My favorite part was seeing the new learning and lack of trust, restoring in me an enduring faith space come to fruition. It is exactly how I envisioned in your abiding presence and unconditional love. it would look, just better! And you were able to make Create in me a clean heart, scrubbed of racism and 17 stools already. Amazing! prejudice, drawing me toward all as my sisters I think that I would like to name that new interactive and brothers. learning area: Ryan's Meeting Place. He was one of Create in me a clean heart, washed with your mer- our first students at New Hope and had a vision to cre- cy and strengthened by your love, helping me to ate a nature trail and worked after school to make it. I move beyond whatever keeps me from union with think that it would be a perfect name to honor him and you. all the other students who helped create and now maintain our beautiful outdoor learning environment. Create a clean heart in me, God. Dust off the un- mindful activity that constantly collects there. De- I would like to thank the NHPC Youth Group and adult clutter my heart from harsh judgments and nega- leaders with all my heart for sharing your time on Sun- tivity. Wash away my resistance to working day afternoon and all of your efforts with our trail. through difficult relationships. Rinse off my un- Through your work we have a beautiful new learning loving so the beauty of my generous and kind space and even more opportunities to get our students heart can shine forth. Remove whatever keeps me outside to appreciate our beautiful world. I thank you from following in your compassionate footsteps. so much for everything that you are doing to make a Amen. positive difference in our community. Kim Kelleher, Counselor From Out of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems, and New Hope Elementary School Reflections for Every Season by Joyce Rupp 5 Photo Album

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Mardi Gras Pancake Supper and Musical Celebration

7 New Hope Presbyterian Church April 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Public School 2 Public School 3 Public School 4 Public School 5 Public School spring break (OC & spring break (OC & spring break (OC & spring break (OC & spring break (OC & CH-C) CH-C) CH-C) CH-C) CH-C) 6:30 pm Bell Choir Practice 8:00 am Bulletin Information 6:30 am Men's Breakfast 8:00 pm AA-NA Meeting 8:00 am Spring Work Day 7:00 pm Presbyterian Women to Secretary 7:15 pm BSA Troop 449 6:00 pm Lenten Dinner & 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Devotion Practice

6 Fifth Sunday of 7 8 9 10 11 12 Lent 6:00 pm Christian Education 6:30 pm Bell Choir Practice 8:00 am Bulletin Information 6:30 am Men's Breakfast 8:00 pm AA-NA Meeting 2:00 pm GSA Troop 1089 9:00 am Buildings & Grounds 7:00 pm Finance 6:30 pm Historical to Secretary 9:00 am Felting Group 5:00 pm NHCCC Auction & 9:45 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Troop 449 Eagl;e 6:00 pm Lenten Dinner & 6:00 pm Fellowship Appetizers 11:00 am Communion & First Board of Review Devotion Sunday Offerings 7:15 pm BSA Troop 449 7:00 pm Communications 11:00 am Worship Service 7:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:00 pm Prayer Shawls 12:10 pm Trustee Meeting Practice

13 Palm Sunday 14 15 16 17 Maundy Thursday 18 Good Friday 19 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Compassion 12:00 pm Staff Meeting 8:00 am Bulletin Information 6:30 am Men's Breakfast 12:00 pm Good Friday service 11:00 am Worship Service 7:00 pm Worship Committee 6:30 pm Bell Choir Practice to Secretary 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday and lunch 2:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 7:15 pm BSA Troop 449 7:00 pm GSA Admin Team Service: 8:00 pm AA-NA Meeting 1010 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Meeting Communion 7:00 pm Session Meeting Practice

20 One Great Hour of 21 Easter Monday: 22 23 24 25 26 Sharing Offering office closed 6:30 pm Bell Choir Practice 8:00 am Bulletin Information 6:30 am Men's Breakfast 8:00 pm AA-NA Meeting 2:00 pm GSA Troop 1089 7:00 am Easter Sunrise 7:00 pm Personnel 7:15 pm BSA Troop 449 to Secretary Service & Breakfast 7:30 pm Chancel Choir 9:00 am Easter Egg Hunt Practice 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Newsletter Information to Office 11:00 am Worship Service 27 28 29 30 9:45 am Sunday School 7:00 pm Membership 6:30 pm Bell Choir Practice 8:00 am Bulletin Information 11:00 am Worship Service 7:00 pm Mission 7:15 pm BSA Troop 449 to Secretary 11:00 am Worship at Camp 7:30 pm Chancel Choir New Hope Practice 12:00 pm Youth Group April - May 2014 Worship Service Volunteers Date Apr 06 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 27 May 04 May 11 May 18 May 25

James Rosati Acolyte Megan Mouton Jack Roettig Brown - Both Zuling Quade TBA TBA TBA TBA Services

Anne Susan Jacky Rosati Liturgist Montgomery - Camp Sunday Laura Sellers Monty Bryant Clint Burklin Paul Andrews VanFleet Rowe Both Services Meredith Boyd & Janie Louis & Paul & Pat Janet Borel & Clint Burklin & Bob & Helen Townsend & David & Lisa Ushers Switzer - Both Yvonne Andrews Virginia Brown Monty Bryant Strahyhorn Susan McLamb Services Maness VanFleet Carmine & Frances Louis & Dan & Sharon Jon & Cori Elizabeth Prioli - Emma Jean David & Lisa Ralph & Greeters Slocum & Yvonne Hooker Corcoran 11:00am Service Levi & TBA McLamb Harlene Teal Ginny Brown Maness 7:00am TBA

Time with Mary Todd Mary Todd Mary Todd Mary Todd Children Peters Peters Peters Peters

Lisa McLamb, Lisa McLamb, Lisa McLamb, Communion Larry Lamb, & Al Johnson, & Elizabeth Prioli Elizabeth TBA - 11:00am Servers & TBA Lacey Service Sound & Al Johnson Al Johnson Al Johnson Al Johnson David McLamb David McLamb David McLamb David McLamb Recording

Claire Capps & Mehgan Cindy Mouton Sara Aycock & Lisa McLamb Ginny Brown Cori Hooker & Chasidy Nursery Savanna Mouton & Libby & Pam Miller Stephanie & Pansy Both Services Sharon Hooker Kearns & TBA Hooker Gorman Camp Sunday Wittmann Dodson

If you cannot serve on your scheduled time, please notify the Church Office (919-942- 4710) so alternate arrangements can be made and so we may correct our records and display accurate information in the weekly Church Bulletins and Newsletter. Photo Album

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11 Boyd Switzer’s elegant ballroom, contained Historical Notes complete with a beau- some small tiful floor of Tennes- jewels that Dances at the Craig see maple and walnut. sparkled un- Manor, supervised by Gilbert sent invitation der tiny Gilbert Craig, were letters to selected teen- lights. On important social agers at old Hills- each occa- events for many chosen teenagers borough High School. sion, “king” in the New Hope/Hillsborough The invitations were Gilbert community forty or more years delivered by his wife, chose the ago. For those who taught history girl to be crowned “queen” and she not familiar and Latin. The ex- was seated on an elaborate throne with this histo- pected attire at the with a red-velvet cushion and cur- ry, let’s take a dance was suits for tain backdrop. walk down boys and evening After Gilbert Craig died, Ellen memory lane. gowns for girls. Up- married one of her former students, William on arrival at the Craig Philip D. Scott, who was more than “Gilbert” Craig manor on a Friday or 40 years younger than she. Ellen (1892-1971) Saturday night, guests died in 1979 and Philip deeded the was the great, would present their property to the Ellen Scott Founda- grandson of invitation letters at the tion of the Reformed Church of William Craige (one of the found- door, where Gilbert America. Unfortu- ers of our church). Gilbert, the El- Craig would inspect nately, this historical der, who made the burial arrange- each person’s shoes. structure was not pre- ments for Haywood Craig Borland, He wanted to make served. During the whom we featured in our March sure that nothing early 1980’s, the newsletter. He married Ellen would scar his gleam- house fell into decay Jones, daughter of Dr. Clarence ing ballroom floor. If with serious termite Jones of Hillsborough. Gilbert and the shoes did not pass damage and was van- Ellen settled on about 100 acres of inspection, they had to dalized. On October land along Highway10 that Gilbert be removed at the 13, 1987, it was fi- Strayhorn (1715-1803) obtained door. nally destroyed by from Lord Granville. The original In addition to the fire and the property portion of Craig Manor was built beautiful floor, the ballroom fea- is now with the Triangle Land around 1760 by Gilbert Strayhorn tured red-velvet curtains and win- Conservancy. and was enlarged by his grandson, dow seats, one or more gold- (Sources: Bob & Helen Strayhorn, Bryant Strayhorn, in 1850. Gilbert colored vases, and an assortment of Al & Jane Kirkland, P.H. Craig, Craig inherited the property from figurines. It also contained a large Jr., Chapel Hill Newspaper, Octo- his grandfather in 1918. Gilbert grandfather clock that was built ber 26, 1986 & Orange County Li- constructed an addition to the into the wall and reached from brary) house with a grand entrance and floor to ceiling. The ballroom walls

New Hope’s First ‘Adopt-a-Camp’ Program About to get rid of any long sleeve shirts or long pants? Well, hold on to them! The work season for migrant farmworkers is about to begin and they could sure use them! New Hope is going to be starting its first ever “Adopt-a-Camp” program through the Episcopal Farmwork- ers Ministry in Newton Grove, North Carolina, a Christian ministry devoted to helping migrant farmworkers and their families. Our state’s farmworkers live and work in terrible conditions. They live on and feed their families making an average salary of $10,000 a year. Our goal is to adopt a camp of 10-15 farmworkers in Newton Grove and provide them much needed clothing, toiletries, food, and other items. We’re just getting this off the ground, but you’ll be hearing more about this project as the season gets underway. Thank you for any support you can give. Lucas Selvidge

12 Vacation Bible School Registration Pansy's Corner Vacation Church School Glorious Easter (VCS) registration is now open! VCS will run from Nature awakens in all of its glory, June 23 -27, 2014, 9 a.m. As once again we tell the Easter Story. to 12 p.m. at New Hope How Jesus came down from Heaven above, Camp and Conference To live among men showing His love. Center and is open to all As teacher, healer and friend to the poor, children ages 3 years-rising 5th grade (the He was betrayed, crucified and mocked even more! grade that the child will enter in Fall, 2014). But oh! What a glorious day it became, Plan to register online or paper forms will be When He rose from the grave our salvation to gain! available in the church office. NHPC will cov- We, too, can experience a glorious day, er the cost of VCS. Please let Mary-Todd know when you register. When Jesus comes into our lives to stay.

The Good News Board New Lenten Practice is in the Narthex and is for "“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I hope" Psalm 130: 5 posting your good news—like During the season of Lent there will be a prayer station available in the getting your braces off, mak- narthex for you to participate in. It will look like a large frame with wire ing good grades, or sharing a on it. You are invited to take a moment and say a prayer and tie a ribbon personal milestone (ran my onto the wire as you pray. You may tie as many ribbons for the prayers first 5K!) We hope you will you would like to lift up. The prayers will be as follows: share your good news and check out the good news board Praise, Celebration, Adoration, Confession, Forgiveness, Thanksgiving, to see what has been shared. Gratefulness, for Ourselves, for Family, for Friends, for the World

Save the date and come and join us. On April 12th, hors d’oeuvre and 2014 New Hope Camp and Conference Center will wine, bid on the many items in our Silent Auction, be hosting our 9th annual fundraising event, “Auction be part of the Live Auction, and purchase restaurant and Appetizers”. raffle tickets. Please join us for an If you would like to donate evening of fun and a new item to the auction fellowship as we please contact Suzanne raise money for Blankfard or Richard Ste- Summer Camp pro- vens at 919-942-4716 or grams and facilities. simply email in- The event is from [email protected]. 5:30pm-8:30pm in the Dining Hall. This We hope to see you there! year we are offering complimentary babysitting for our families. Space is limited so please call 919-942- Just a reminder that we are still accepting applica- 4716 to reserve your spot. tions for our summer positions: Counselors and Life- Tickets are $20 per person. guards. The new summer staff application is online During the evening there will be a chance to enjoy at www.newhopeccc.org.

13 April Birthdays Youth Program Events Alison Slocum Youth Calendar please contact Clint Burklin or Jimmy Freeland April 6: Youth Service Project Mary Todd Peters. Sara Williams April 13: Youth Meeting* Montreat Youth Conference is July 26 - August 2. All youth Frances Robeson April 27: Camp Sunday, Youth (rising ninth Faye Settlemyre assisting in the service. ASP meet- through graduat- Jane Clarke ing ed twelfth grad- Jane Kirkland May 4: ASP Fund Raising Lunch ers) are invited May 18: Youth Meeting* to attend this amazing conference. Jonathan Ray The theme is “Rooted and Reach- Ryin Corcoran June 1: ASP Team Building ing” and the leadership team for Riley Corcoran June 8: Youth Pool Party week 6 is amazing! Christopher *Activities are being planned for Edmonston from White Memorial Duke Thompson the Youth meeting dates Presbyterian Church is the preacher Elizabeth Tapp and Jarrett McLaughlin, who grew Torrey Tapp Appalachia up in the New Hope Presbytery, is Service Project the keynote leader. If neither of Brenda Strayhorn Mission Trip is these names mean anything to you, Lanie Quade June 22 - 28, just know that Mary Todd knows Mark Goodson 2014. All youth them both and thinks very highly ages 14 and up and any adults are of these very gifted and talented William Hiltbold invited to participate in this week- pastors. Our house space is limited, Scot Winters long work trip. If you are interest- so if you want to attend, please let John Capps ed in being on the ASP team, Mary Todd know ASAP! Luke Andrews Claire Capps Easter Lilies George Parker The Flower Committee again asks for your support in decorating our church for the Easter Season. In addition to the Lilies for our Sanctuary, Nathaniel Gorman we will purchase lilies for the members of our congregation who are Laura Cage homebound. Any monies raised over and above the cost of the lilies Katie Goodson will be donated to OCIM food pantry. You may contribute to the pur- Minnilue Braverman chase of these flowers and specify if they are offered in memory of, or in honor of some special person in your life. Please make your check payable to New Hope Presbyterian Church and indicate in the memo April Anniversaries area for -- Easter Lilies in memory Linda & Guy Inman of (Name) or in honor of (Name). What a wonderful way to remember Anne & Gene Montgomery our loved ones, beautify our church Anne & Mark Goodson for this special Sunday, honor our home bound and feed the hungry Caroline & John Stewart through OCIM. Also, remember to Elizabeth & Carmine Prioli bring live flowers for the Easter Cross on Easter Sunday. Heather & Jared Chappell

Fellowship Opportunities Men’s Prayer Breakfast We encourage our congregation Meets Thursdays at 6:30am at Bob Evans in Durham to organize fellowship dinners We are continuing devotions based on Rick Warren’s for four, six, or eight in your What on Earth Am I Here For? homes, Invite Current attendees include Clint Burklin, Bob Dodson, someone you Lonnie Hawley, Dan Hooker, Jacob Mouton, Randy Sellers, Richard know and some- Stevens, and Al Townsend. Attendance is open to all men of the church. one you’d like to know better. Guys, come enjoy the fellowship, humor, discussion, and spirituality!

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ASP and MYC Fundraising Our Mission Ministry Luncheon One Great Hour of Sharing Content removed due Cinco De Mayo Fundraiser will Since 1949 Presbyterians have be May 4, 2014 immediately fol- joined with millions of other to internet privacy lowing worship. Bring your do- Christians through One Great concerns nations and your appetites! The Hour of Sharing to share God’s money raised will be split be- love with our neighbors-in-need tween our two youth trips this around the world. Your generous summer—ASP June 22-28, 2014 gifts to this Special Offering help and Montreat Youth Conference, provide relief those affected by July 28-August 2, 2014. We have natural disasters, provide food to a wonderful group of youth who the hungry, and assist in helping are participating in these two trips to empower the plus a few adults. There are adult poor and oppressed. volunteer spaces available for Approximately each trip. Please see Clint equal portions of Burklin or Mary Todd Peters if your gift support you are an adult and interested in the following three going. Youth in grades 9-12 are programs: Presby- also eligible to attend either of terian Disaster As- these trips. Friends are invited! sistance. Presbyteri- Please speak to Mary Todd or an Hunger Program, and Self- Clint if you know of someone Development of People. who would like to go. More information will be provided in our bulletins over the Concerns & Celebrations Thanks to all the contributors next few Sundays. We will col- for this month’s issue. lect the children’s fish banks We are always looking and offering envelopes on Palm for new contributors to Sunday, April 13th. the newsletter. If you’d be interested in writing Boy Scout Troop 449 something about faith Troop 449 Scouts enjoyed a week- journeys, mission service, people, end hike, March 22-23, in Uwhar- or occasions you’ve found inspir- rie National Park. In the words of ing, let me know. Assistant Scoutmaster Carlton If you have taken McKee: "A big Hoorah to the pictures of church guys that went out this weekend, Content removed due people or events, we had an excellent hike. Roughly to internet privacy send them in. Sub- 20 miles over 2 days, a mit your contributions to me or lot of ups and downs concerns Kat Cheek in the office. Have and a little rain to finish submissions in by the 20th for in- up with, all in all a per- clusion in the following month’s fect weekend." newsletter. We're always working on interest- We can always use additional help ing outings, promoting leadership, in photography, layout, printing, teamwork, and learning new skills. distribution. Let me know if you If you know young men from 11- can assist. Al Townsend 17 years of age who may benefit from the fellowship, training, and leadership skills available in the Online Church Calendar Scouting Program, please contact http://tinyurl.com/NHPC- Ed Lowdermilk or Al Townsend Calendar for more information.

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Church Information Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am Office: 919-942-4710 Pastor: Rev. Kerri Hefner: 919-903-6172 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: newhopepresusa.org Calendar: tinyurl.com/NHPC-Calendar New Hope Presbytery: nhpresbytery.org Presbyterian Church USA: pcusa.org

Mission Statement: New Hope Presbyterian Church is a family of intergenerational Christians, bound together by over 250 years of traditional uplifting worship and service to God through our missions and fellowship with one another. We are committed to the ministry of New Hope Camp and Conference Center, and to local, national and international mission programs. We devote ourselves to support our members and community in need; to be good stewards of financial, natural, and human resources; and to share our faith in God with those who cross our path.