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a monthly newsletter publication of First Presbyter ian Church summer preaching series − david: larger than life...and yet like us!

avid is one biblical character that is definitely larger than life. Michelangelo seemed to D understand that well. His Renaissance masterpiece sculpture of David stands seventeen feet tall and stops you in your tracks demanding your attention as you make that right hand turn in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy. Even a cursory reading of the David narratives in 1 and 2 Samuel does the same. You can’t simply pass by. They stop you in your tracks and seduce you into reading them a second and third time. Upon reading them again and again, one discovers a beautiful musical hero, and yet an overly ambitious and calculating human with a flawed moral character. He is shepherd, musician, warrior, and poet…and yet like us. David is both son of Jesse and king of Israel…and yet like us. He is one who loves God, and yet struggles like us. He is a legend…and yet like us. He is larger than life…and yet like us. The title of this summer’s preaching series is “David: Larger Than Life…and Yet Like Us!” Each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary during June, July, and August, the sermon will focus on one of the David stories found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Through David’s passions, the trials, and lyrical poetry, we will gain powerful insights into the role of God in our own lives. Each story provides a vivid lesson in everyday faith and spirituality. The texts (on page 3) will be the focus each Sunday. Limited copies of Leap Over a Wall by Eugene Peterson (one of the sources for our summer preaching series) are available in the church office for $11.00 each.

During the months of June, summer July, August, we have the sunday schedule opportunity to join together as one worshiping community.

he Session recently discussed and voted to have one worship service during these summer months. The time of the T service will be a compromise for both those who are accustomed to worshiping at 8:30 a.m. and those who normally worship at 11:00 a.m. Our summer schedule will be as follows: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages 9:15 a.m. Summer Choir Rehearsal 9:45 a.m. - Session meets for prayer 9:45 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship in the Welcome Center 10:00 a.m. – Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. – Lemonade-on-the-Lawn What a great opportunity to see and worship with some fellow church members that you normally do get to see.

First Press | June 2013 1 In summer, the

song sings itself.

−William Carlos Williams

summer First Presbyterian Church’s choir Ministry of Music announces the 2013 Summer Choir!

eginning Sunday, June 2 our annual Summer Choir begins a new season of music-making. Summer Choir is a B wonderful opportunity for folks who enjoy singing to share their talents with the congregation. Summer Choir meets each Sunday morning at 9:15 to rehearse the music for the day. Come sing when you are in town! If you would like to lend your voice or simply learn more information, please contact Patrick Murphy (228-1703, x. 218).

northwest boychoir in concert

he Northwest Boychoir will present a concert at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, June 27 at T 7:30pm. Sponsored by the Burlington Boys Choir and First Presbyterian Church of Burlington, this concert will be free and open to the public. The Northwest Boychoir is one of the nation’s premier children’s choirs. The 40 boys ages 10-14 represent 30 public and private schools in the Greater Seattle area of Washington State. Founded in 1974, the choir has performed extensively with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and will be featured with the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra during their visit to North Carolina, performing Gerard Schwarz’s The Human Spirit , along with the Burlington Boys’ Choir. The Northwest Boychoir has provided soundtracks for numerous featured films and has been nominated for a Grammy award.

2 First Press | June 2013 summer sunday schedule

June 2 1 Samuel 16 David and Samuel Peter Thompson

June 9 1 Samuel 17 David and Goliath Katie Lee

June 16 1 Samuel 18-20 David and Jonathan Ron Shive

June 23 1 Samuel 21-22 David and Doeg Ron Shive

June 30 1 Samuel 23-24 David at En-Gedi Peter Thompson

July 7 1 Samuel 27 David at Ziklag Peter Thompson

July 14 1 Samuel 30 David at the Brook Besor Ron Shive

July 21 2 Samuel 1 David in Lament Ron Shive

July 28 2 Samuel 5 David and Jerusalem Katie Lee

August 4 2 Samuel 6 David and Uzziah Ron Shive lemonade on the lawn

August 11 2 Samuel 7 David and Nathan Katie Lee ummer is officially here, which S means it is time for Lemonade on August 18 2 Samuel 9 David and Mephibosheth Ron Shive the Lawn. Come and linger a little longer after worship on the front lawn. We gather under the large oak August 25 2 Samuel 22 David and God Ron Shive tree and will have nice, cold lemonade. It is the perfect way to start your Sunday afternoon!

new members Sean Boone (pictured with wife Dodie) Carole Covington (with husband Rev. 3014 Mattie Florence Drive, Covington) Graham 803 N Gurney Street, Burlington 336-516-7648 336-278-9006

congregational meeting

he Session has called a meeting of the congregation for Sunday, June 16, following the worship service. The sole T purpose of the meeting is to hear and act upon a report of the Nominating Committee. They will place in nomination the following people to serve on the Session or the Diaconate for the Class of 2016 (unless noted otherwise below): Diaconate Ann Carter, Lee Armstrong, Chris Baker, Karen Carrouth, Lawson Patty, David Lassiter, Duke Thomas, Ann Brady

Session Henry Carrouth, Keith Phillips, Chan Chandler, John Steelman, Hugh Cummings, Christopher Baker, Emily Houston, Linda Byrd, Paul Reeves, Becky Wagoner, Betty McPherson, Brent Henderly, Eddie Gant (to fill the remainder of a term in the Class of 2014)

First Press | June 2013 3 furniture ministry news

RECIPE There shall be • Start with 7 Friendship Methodist Boy Scouts and their 5 adult leaders eternal summer in • Stir in 3 Williams High Soccer Players and 4 Kappa Sig Fraternity brothers from Elon University the grateful heart. • Flavor with 16 First Presbyterian Church Members (some well-aged) Celia Thaxter • Add gently-used home furnishings, 7 pick-up trucks and 1 SUV • RESULT: A “MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY” resulting in Smiles and Happiness for 11 families feeling a “Touch of Christian Love” from First Presbyterian on May 11, 2013 .

ictured here are a few of our volunteers just after our beginning prayer as they prepare to make deliveries on our P May 11, 2013 workday - a truly uplifting day in the life of First Presbyterian. The 38 volunteers included Friendship Methodist Scouts and Leaders – Alex Perry, Adam Ward, Daniel Adkins, Joe Fogleman, Marc Adkins, Jonah Moss, Steven Smith, Wayne Isley, Jack Adkins, Mark Ward, Eric Smith, Ron Whitesell; Williams High Soccer players – Tylor Ankrah, Josue Roman, Rosalio Roman; Elon students – Kevin Burpee, Nick Cruise, Connor Kilbane, Patrick Szyperski; and First Presbyterians –Bob & Racine Rice, Bob Carter, Elizabeth Bailey, Gary Garrison, Dick Cannon, Phil Langley, Dan & Leslie Hardie, Bruce Shields, John & Barbara Rasch, Libby Lasley, Scott Moffit, Katie Lee, Dick Fisher, Myra Jackson, Ray Flagg, Carlos Heath. Come on out June 8th for the Furniture Ministry workday! Prayer and Paul’s donuts will get us going for a great morning of deliveries and all we need is you and your smile. Workday hours: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Meet at the Furniture Ministry garage below the Women’s Resource Center. Any and all ages are welcome.

2013 confirmands n Sunday, May 19th, First Presbyterian Church O welcomed this Confirmation Class into it's membership through their public professions of faith. We look forward to the many gifts and talents each of these brings to the life and ministry of God's church and this community. Back row: McKenna Downs, Hanna Williams, Ingle Wagoner, Ginny Mehring, Madeleine McHugh, Rebecca Hunnicutt, Jacob Stewart, Scotty Grant Front Row: Lucy Harden, Cameron Clark, Bennett Sapp, Ashley Swanson, Nick Williams, Walker Beck (not pictured: Evan Saurage)

4 First Press | June 2013 quarterly Thank you for your contribution faithfulness in giving statements your tithes and offerings.

n an effort to save the cost of mailing paper statements, I beginning in July, quarterly contribution statements will be emailed to those for whom we have an email address. The email will contain a secure link to your statement. If we do not have your email address, your quarterly contribution statements will be mailed. If you would like to receive your quarterly statements by email and we do not have your email address , or if you prefer to continue to receive your quarterly statement by mail, please contact LaRae Bolick in the church office at 228-1703. Year-end Charitable Contribution Reports will continue to be mailed to provide a receipt for tax purposes.

village at brookwood quarterly lunch with the staff

All residents of the Village at Brookwood are invited to join your church staff quarterly for lunch at noon. This will replace the monthly Coffee with the Pastors. You are invited to get your lunch and join us in the Lakeside Dining Room. Each quarter we will enjoy lunch together, followed by a 30 minute program. An appropriate program will be planned based on the season of the year. The following are the lunch dates for the next year: Thursday, June 6, 2013 Thursday, September 5, 2013 Thursday, December 5, 2013 Thursday, March 6, 2014 So, join us next week on Thursday, June 6! Come and get to better know your church staff and the other members of FPC who live at the Village.

twin lakes quarterly lunch with the staff

All residents of Twin Lakes are invited to join your church staff quarterly for lunch at noon in the Fireside Room in the Boland Center. This will replace the monthly Coffee with the Pastors. Each quarter, we will enjoy the great soup, sandwich, and salad bar. Each quarter we will have a 30 minute program lead by our staff. The following are the lunch dates for the next year: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Wednesday, March 5, 2014 So, join us next week on Wednesday, June 5! Come and get to better know your church staff and the other members of FPC who live at Twin Lakes.

First Press | June 2013 5 adult vbs − june 17-19

The Word Became Flesh – Toward a Deeper Understanding of the Incarnation

dults are also invited to join us for VBS on Monday, June 17 - Wednesday, June A 19 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Williams Chapel. The instructor for this series will be Rev. Dr. Ed Moore, on the staff of the Clergy Health Initiative at Duke Divinity School. Using some reflections on the Incarnation (on video) from the Rev. Claire Wimbush, an Episcopal Priest, Dr. Moore will invite us to think about what it means for us individually and for the church corporately to claim that, in Jesus of Nazareth, the Word did become flesh. No registration is required. Please join us for this time of learning and fellowship.

sanctuary pew After consideration and deliberation over the past cushions several months, the Session has voted to remove the 40-year old pew cushions in the Sanctuary.

he cushions have been found to observed that our Sanctuary pews The Session has very carefully T be in a very poor state, are are fashioned of beautiful wood and approached this matter with missing numerous buttons, and have adhere to the architectural and appropriate concern for the accumulated many stains, dirt, dust, aesthetic integrity of the original congregation. This decision was and dust mites. Cleaning the design of our principal worship made after considerable study and cushions another time has not been space. It is also believed that the input from two committees found to be an option due to the experience of worshippers will be composed of officers and church age, condition, and the inevitable acoustically enhanced and improved members. deterioration of the foam and by the removal of these cushions. surrounding fabric. It has been

summer camps June 10-13 July 15-18 PC Playschool offers fun-filled Summer Way, Far Away on F Camps for children ages 3 to 5! Each Cooking Up camp offers lots of hands on experiences, a Jungle Safari! indoor and outdoor play activities, art, Some Fun! games, stories, vocabulary development, dramatic play, music and lots of special surprises! The cost is $60.00 for each week that you June 24-27 sign up. Enrollment forms and more July 22-25 information may be obtained by calling the Hurray for Playschool Office at 226-0080. Information A-Camping Summer Fun! and forms may also be viewed at the church We Will Go! website or the Playschool blogspot at www.playschoolisfun.blogspot.com.

6 First Press | June 2013 VBS Vacation Bible School 2013 Monday, June 17 - Thursday, June 20 2013 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

okesbury’s Everywhere Fun Fair Thursday, June 13 from 9:00 – 12:00 Elizabeth Gould C takes children to a global and Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 – ([email protected]) or Mary celebration with the look and feel of 1:00. Childcare provided Saturday for Parker ([email protected]). a world’s fair. Children will make volunteers. friends with neighbors around the Registration is open for everyone! PREVIEW PARTY −−− Join us on world and discover that God’s love Classes are filling up quickly so can be found everywhere, including register today. Early registration Sunday, June 2 at 4:00 p.m. in the their own neighborhoods. Children allows us to be good stewards of our Witherspoon Room for a SNEAK will be introduced to special places supplies and resources! An online- PREVIEW of Everywhere Fun Fair! from all over the world and discover registration form is required for each All registered VBS children are that we are all neighbors and all child. Children must be at least 3 children of God. Everywhere Fun Fair years old (by August 31, 2012) invited to come and get your music features exciting attractions such as through 5 th grade (grade CD early, dance and sing with Willy interactive Bible storytelling, global completed). Parents may register Fisher and Mark Gould and make a games, rockin’ music, super science, their children online at cool crafts, and more! special craft we will use for www.fpcburlington.org. (cokesbury.com) decorating! Don’t miss it and If you are interested in serving with Workday: We need your help us on our leadership team, please register your child today at preparing our spaces for Everywhere contact one of our co-directors Jill www.fpburlington.org. Fun Fair ! If you can help, join us on Fisher ([email protected]) or

children & youth summer sunday school

ll children’s classes (Pre-K through 5th grade) will combine for the summer from A June 2 – September 1, for Summer at the Movies in Bible Max (first floor under the sanctuary) at 9:00 a.m. Jr. and Sr. High youth are invited to assist the adult leader each week. Summer at the Movies will feature a variety of Old and New Testament movies each week. Showing for June: June 2: Abe and the Amazing Promise June 9: Joseph in Egypt June 16: Heroes of the Bible (Moses, Miriam and Joseph) June 23: Moses June 30: Ruth

First Press | June 2013 7 Class of 2013: Graduate, Undergraduate, and High School

GRADUATE STUDIES : Matt Moffitt graduated on Will McHugh – The Elon Allison Harrison , on May May 11 from Virginia Tech School. Will plans to pursue 11, received her Masters of with a degree in Landscape a career in one of our Social Work from UNC- Architecture. country’s armed forces. Chapel Hill with a Eddie Nwoko graduated in Ginika Nwoko - Williams concentration in December from NC State. High School. Ginika will be community, management, Christopher Scott Rumley attending Rhodes College in and policy practice. She graduated with a bachelor's Memphis this fall. also received a Certificate degree in Culinary Arts Blake Oakley - Southern in Nonprofit Leadership. Management and Alamance in the top ten of Dale Manning will be Leadership from The his class. Blake will be receiving his Ph.D. from the Culinary Institute of attending NC State University of California at America in Hyde Park, New University to Major in Plant Davis in June. Dale has York on February 7th. Biology and Minor in been enrolled in UC-Davis’ Margaret Holt Smith Business. School of Agricultural and graduated in May from Mary Kate Payne – Williams Resource Economics, Davidson College. High School. Mary Kate (Nut concentrating in Nut) plans to attend GTCC Environmental and Maria Wooten will graduate this fall. Development Economics, in August from UNC Applied Econometrics and Greensboro with a degree Madeline Perrou - Williams modeling. in Communications. High School. Madeline will be attending Appalachian

State University in the fall. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES : HIGH SCHOOL : Charles G. Edens, Jr. Nathaniel Atkinson – Abigail Shoe - Williams High (Charlie) is receiving his Williams High School. School. Abigail will be second Bachelor degree this Nathaniel plans to attend attending NC State this fall spring. He receives a BS Alamance Community and plans to study Degree in Clinical College this fall. Elementary Education. Laboratory Science from Robert Bates - Williams Stephanie Touloupas – Winston Salem State High School. Robert will be Williams High School. University. attending the Poole College Stephanie will be attending Jennifer Paige Herman of Business at North UNC Chapel Hill this fall. Carolina State University graduated from UNC- – Williams this fall. Addie Walker Greensboro on May 10, with High School. Addie will be a Bachelor of Arts in Jack Erwin - The Elon attending East Carolina Hospitality and Tourism School. Jack will be University this fall. Management. attending UNC Wilmington this fall. Will Ward – Williams High Virginia Lewis graduated School. Will plans to attend on May 11 from UNC Emma Holt – The Elon Elon University this fall. Charlotte with a degree in School. Emma plans to Communications. attend the University of Maggie Wilkinson- Greensboro Day School. Richmond this fall. Al Lunsford graduated on Maggie will be attending May 12 from UNC Chapel Lauren Isley - Williams High NYU Gallatin. Hill with a BA in Journalism School. Lauren will be and Mass Communication. attending Appalachian State University this fall as a part of the Honors College.

8 First Press | June 2013 moment for mission his summer we are going ‘local!’ There are so many ways you are involved and T can get involved in local mission ministries through our church. And we will have two Moment for Missions this June through August to let you know how. So look and listen for updates on Habitat, Loaves and Fishes, Allied Churches and more. Check your First Post and E-blast for the scheduled updates.

loaves & Our church has been part of Loaves & Fishes Christian Food Ministry fishes since its inception 14 years ago.

any of you have been regular (they have a budget of nearly $1 although they post a specific item of M contributors, while others may million, of which only 12% goes to the month where the need is not be aware of the how it works or salaries), but they also need our greatest. This information is what you can do. It began as a food monthly gifts of food. Two provided in the First Press and on the pantry and now serves over 7,000 collection boxes have been placed in collection boxes. The item for June families who are unable to put the hall outside the church office is salmon . Please join us in enough food on their table each and in the black and white reception practicing Christ’s teachings: “For I month. Our church provides financial area. They will accept any item of was hungry and you gave me support through your annual pledges food or other household product, food.” (Matthew 25:35)

summer mission trips

Graduation Sunday New Orleans June 2, at 10:00 a.m. The New Orleans Mission team was commissioned on Sunday, June 2 for their 12th annual trip to Louisiana. They depart on June 4th and return on June 8th. Keep All members of the Class of team members Henry Carrouth, Dick Cannon, Steve 2013 will be recognized during Wooten, Emily Carrouth, and Alexus Minor in your this worship service. We prayers as they work on repairs and restoring hope would like to extend a special from the damage of Hurricane Katrina. invitation to High School graduates to participate in the Peru processional wearing your cap Keep the Peru Mission team in your prayers as they and gown. All other graduates return to serve with their brothers and sisters of will be asked to stand during Moyobamba. The team will depart on July 15 and the announcements. focus on areas of need in construction around the local church and school.

First Press | June 2013 9 church finances april 2013 financial statement

f you should have any questions regarding the financial statement, please contact Chan Chandler, III, I Church Treasurer, [email protected] or LaRae Bolick, Church Business Administrator, [email protected] in the church office.

Monthly Apr 2013 Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget 2013 Budget

Revenues Pledges $54,376.11 $86,241.25 $340,138.65 $344,965.00 $1,034,895.00 Pre-Paid Pledges (Pro-rated) 3,646.05 14,584.20 Prior Year Pledge 200.00 416.67 15,236.00 1,666.68 5,000.00 Prior Year Surplus 423.42 423.42 1,693.68 1,693.68 5,081.00 Misc. Income 2,462.05 2,925.01 17,466.95 11,700.04 35,100.00 Total $61,107.63 $90,006.35 389,119.48 $360,025.40 $1,080,076.00

Expenditures $90,784.98 $90,006.33 $368,284.86 $360,025.32 $1,080,076.00

Net Total ($29,677.35) $0.02 $20,834.62 $0.08

may 2013 At its stated meeting on Monday, May 13, session digest the Session...

• Received the April 2013 financial reports from • Welcomed members of this year’s Confirmation Church Treasurer Chan Chandler. Mr. Chandler Class, their elder partners, and enjoyed a observed that the church, CDC, and Playschool bountiful covered dish supper together; remain in a favorable financial position. Mr. • Was led in devotions by Stephanie Williams, who Chandler announced that the church’s capital centered her remarks on Psalm 55:22 (“Cast your debt had been reduced to $236,000; burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you …”) • Heard that, thus far, more than 260 new hymnals and read excerpts from Sally Breedlove’s book have been given as memorial or honorary gifts; “Choosing Rest: Cultivating a Sunday Heart in a • Authorized the removal of the cushions in the Monday World”. The meeting was constituted in sanctuary pews. This was done following studies prayer. The Session and guests together sang beginning in February – one, from the Buildings “What a friend we have in Jesus”; and Grounds Committee that found that the • Examined 15 confirmands, found the examination cushions are in very poor shape and cannot be to be in order, and moved to receive these young rehabilitated and, secondly, a report from the people into the fellowship of this church pending their public professions of faith; (Continued on page 11)

1 0 First Press | June 2013 Worship and Music Committee on the economic, aesthetic, and acoustical reasons for removal; • Was instructed by Cindy Cothran, Sacraments chairperson, on a revised method of serving communion by intinction in the sanctuary; • Received the monthly update from the Buildings and Grounds Committee on their important work of keeping our church campus in excellent condition; • Received a report from the commissioners (Ted Hruslinski, Ray Kestler, and Bruce Shields) on the recent meeting of Salem Presbytery; • Approved the baptism of Conrad Northrup Fisher, son of Rick and Laura Fisher, scheduled for the 10:00 worship service on Sunday, June 2; • Elected Penny Lewis, Barbara Roberts, and Stephanie Williams as commissioners to the summer meeting of Salem Presbytery, to be held at our church on August 6; • Approved minutes of previous meetings, reviewed the cares and concerns of our household of faith, and received reports of upcoming programming opportunities from the staff; • Was dismissed in prayer by the Moderator. −David Vaughan, Clerk of Session

the year of the bible

ow’s your reading going? Our June reading takes us through 2 Kings 1-2 Chronicles 32, H Corinthians 5-13, Galatians 1-6, Psalms 64-74, Ephesians 1-6 and Luke 1. Remember to write down your questions as you read. You may comment, ask questions or share your insights anytime on the FPC Year of the Bible Blog. You may find the blog address on our website (www.fcpburlington.org). Watch the bulletin, newsletter, blog and website for questions to guide us in our reading.

June’s guided questions include:

• That God cares for all people, not just the • At Antioch, Paul confronts an important Israelites, is suggested by the fact that apostle who is avoiding eating with Elisha heals a foreigner from Syria. Who? Gentile Christians because a group of Jewish Christians does not like the • Paul speaks of a new covenant, not like practice. Who is the apostle? the old covenant, which was based on the written law. What is the new covenant • What are some of the things that Paul lists based on? as examples of the “fruit” of the Spirit in a person’s life? • Athaliah governs Judah for six years. What is unusual about this particular ruler? • Paul says that Jesus’ death makes peace possible between what two major groups • What topic is Paul discussing when he of people? says, “The one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully?” • What prophet tells Ahab that he will die in battle? • What reasons does God give for having not David, but Solomon, build a temple, or • During the reign of which king is the Book “house,” for God? of the Law rediscovered in the temple?

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greensboro Jordan & Mark your grasshopper's Israel Trip calendars now. game

Mark your calendar now he trip to Jordan and be forthcoming as we get to join other FPC men Israel that was originally closer to those dates. If you for the Greensboro T Grasshopper’s baseball game on Sunday, scheduled for February 2014 have any questions, please August 11 at 4:00 p.m. More information has been rescheduled for email or call Ron Shive will be in the July newsletter. January 31 – February 14, ([email protected] or 2015. More information will 336-228-1703).

the 2014 church calendar is coming!

Something new is coming to First Presbyterian Church – our own pictorial calendar, full of pictures from all aspects of our church’s life, all the important dates that you will want to have in the new year and inspiration from scripture. They will go on sale this fall at the bargain price of $15, and all proceeds will go to support our Furniture Ministry. We are announcing it now to get you excited so you will want to buy several (they will make great Christmas presents). We will keep you posted as the time for release of the calendar draws closer and hope that all of you will join us then to support our Furniture Ministry and enrich your lives.

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