Denbigh Presbyterian Church

April 15, 2013

The Denbigh Digest is published monthly on the third or fourth Monday The deadline for items to be included is 9:00 AM on that Monday Comments or Questions? Contact the church office at 877-2048 or e-mail us at session@denbighpres.org

Volume 40 Issue 5

Next Issue
May 20, 2013
Our Church Staff Pastor The Reverend Deborah Dail Ministerial Assistant Rusty Norton Director of Childrens/Youth Ministries Liz Marshall Director of Music Ministries Dr. Kelly Montgomery Administrative Assistant Wanda Hale Sexton Team Mark, June, Lauren and Nick Tessarolo Pre-Kindergarten Director Maggie Vincelette Nursery Coordinator Alicia Lewis Treasurer Lorena Riely

Easter to Pentecost Sermon Series Engage On Sundays from April 14 through May 19 we will explore in our sermons how to engage with our modern culture to declare the Good News through both social action and faith-sharing. Join us after church each Sunday to discuss the sermons and explore the themes in greater depth. We will meet in the conference room from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. April 14 The New Normal Scripture: Acts 17: 16-34 Connection Scripture: John 15: 1-8 Sharing Your Faith Story Scripture: Philippians 3: 1-11 The Big Story Scriptures: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Connecting With Our Spheres of Influence Scriptures: Acts 1: 1-8 and Mark 2: 1-12 Speaking a Language Others Can Understand Scriptures: Genesis 11: 1-9, Acts 2: 1-21

April 21

Inside this issue:

Easter/Pentecost Series Worship Finance Outreach Adult Spiritual Growth Fellowship Childrens and Youth Ministry Congregational Care Birthday / Thanks You MaySchedule Calendar 1 2 3 3-5 6 7 8-9 10 11 12 Insert

April 28

May 5

May 12

May 19

Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper

Please join us in celebrating the Lords Supper on Sunday, May 5. Please prayerfully prepare for the celebration of the Lords Supper.

Church Record
Attendance Worship Nurseries Sunday School

Active Membership (403) 3/31 164 15 6 4/7 101 8 12 4/14 123 8 19

Chancel Choir Notes

Congrats Chancel Choir on your beautiful Palm Sunday cantata performance! I know the message through your expressive voices touched everyone in attendance. For those interested in joining this group, the Chancel Choir meets at 6:45 on Wednesday evenings. All are welcome!

Bell Choir Notes

Bell Choir, your performance was so moving Palm Sunday. Thank you for your hard work! Bell Choir is taking a break from rehearsals till we return in the fall.

Teen Musicians
Thank you to our teens, Adrianna Mansell and Sara Marshall, for sharing their musical gifts during the weeks prior to Easter. We look forward to hearing you again very soon!

Easter Thank You

A special thanks to Doug and Lisa Spruill for sharing their gifts. Lisa sang I Know My Redeemer Liveth so beautifully and under Dougs direction, his Poquoson High School brass and drum ensemble played with true professional vigor! Thank you both!

CHURCH BUDGET
Actual Year to Date March 31, 2013 Total Income $ 74,938.72 Total Expenses $ 69,903.01 Net Difference $ 5,035.71

If we bring just one food item every Sunday. . .

Some suggestions for DUCOs pantry: Meat Fruit Cereal Pasta Beans Rice Jello Peanut

butter Jelly/Jam (Item is very Low) Spaghetti sauce Dry Potatoes Canned meals (stew, ravioli, etc.) Dry milk (individual pkgs.)
Baby

food and formula

Denbigh Presbyterian Church members will work at the Food Bank on Saturday, April 20, and Saturday, May 18, 2013. For more information contact Terry Hall.

Food items should be canned/boxed/non-perishable

. . . the shelves would never be bare.

S.H.A.R.E.
April 2013 S.H.A.R.E. orders were placed the week of April 1-5. The orders placed on Monday, April 8 at 10:00 AM will be distributed in the Narthex area of Denbigh Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 20 from 7:00-7:30 AM. All orders must be picked up by 7:30 AM. Volunteers cannot be held responsible for orders which are not picked up. May 2013 S.H.A.R.E. orders can be placed the week of April 29-May 3. The orders will be placed on Monday May 6 at 10:00 AM these orders will be distributed in the Narthex area of Denbigh Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 18 from 7:00-7:30 AM. All orders must be picked up by 7:30 AM. Volunteers cannot be held responsible for orders which are not picked up.

The annual garage sale has been postponed. If anyone has items for the sale, please bring them to Room 3. Please price items prior to dropping them off. All clothing items should be donated to LINK or other charitable organizations. As always, thank you for all of your support.

Hi everyone at Denbigh, They couldn't stand to wait until I got there to let the water go in the irrigation canal. On Saturday they blocked off the river and let the water flow in the canal. Here they have backed off and only have a third of the flow but it is more water than the gardens will ever handle. It will also divert the whole river around the dam that needs repairing so we can fix it. The irrigation canals that this work starts to replace have not worked since Hurricanes Hannah and Ike about three years ago. The dam that used to divert the water into the irrigation canals washed out underneath so they could not irrigate. This work solves the problem for some and is part of the road back for others. Pictures show various shots of the irrigation canal as well as one shot of a garden that is waiting for irrigation water and will look completely different in a few months. They found they have some dirt to remove to make the water go all the way to the garden and will get on it this week so they can really irrigate. But everyone is excited including us. Thanks for your help in keeping us here in Haiti. In Christ, Bruce

The Gardens at Warwick Forest

On a regular schedule, Denbigh Presbyterian Church conducts a service at The Gardens at Warwick Forest. This is a multi-center facility for those who are in nursing care, rehabilitation, and hospice. The worship service lasts for approximately thirty minutes and includes all the elements enjoyed during our Sunday Services. We need volunteers to sing, read, or just visit with those who attend. It is a blessing to all and a great opportunity to reach out to those who cannot normally attend Christian services. For more information, please contact Rusty Norton (cell 757-814-1091 or email rustynorton@denbighpres.org). Blessings to all, Rusty.

The new pictorial directories are now available. You may purchase a print version for $5.00 with a binder; $4 without a binder. You may access the directory on line by following these steps: A) Go to www.denbighpres.org B) Look on the left side of the home page for Directory Link and click C) You will see at the top of the page another notation for Directory Link click on the link D) You will be asked for a password. Please call the church office between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday to receive the password If you have an Ipad, Iphone or Ipad mini you can have the directory at your fingertips by following these steps: A) Go to your App Store and get the free app Instant Church Directory B) You will be assigned a password via e-mail C) Your e-mail address must be listed in the directory or you cannot access the directory. If you need us to add your e-mail address, please call the church office.

Do you ever wish you could ask questions or share comments about the sermons? Join us after church on Sundays through May 19 for Talk Back. We will discuss the sermon together and learn more about the scripture lessons for the day. Bring your questions and your comments! We will meet in the conference room immediately following the worship service and will conclude by 12:45 p.m.

The Adult I Sunday School class began a new quarter on Sunday, March 3, with a study in both the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Topics to be studied include the Kingdom of God, Resurrection Hope (during the Easter season), and a Call to Holy Living. The study will consist of readings in Daniel, Luke, 1&2 Thessalonians, and 1&2 Peter. If, like many of us, your knowledge of almost anything is greater than your knowledge of the Bible, this class is a great way to start overcoming that. And it may change your life. Please consider joining in on Sunday mornings at 9:15 in the Conference Room.

The Adult II Sunday School class is an informal, round table discussion covering frequently changing topics. Subjects include contemporary news events as they may relate to biblical passages and conversation on various Bible themes. Future possible discussions may be based on selected literary readings or materials presented on various electronic media. Class members are encouraged to suggest topics for future presentation. The constantly changing round table discourse is designed to enlighten our appreciation of Gods work both in the past and in todays ever changing society. Bob Burroughs is teaching this class.

Prime Timers

May 9 - Day trip to Edenton, NC. We have a 12:00 PM trolley tour reservation and a 1:00 PM lunch reservation at a down town restaurant. Last sign-up date is May 5. Cost is $26.00 for the trolley tour and lunch. Each person will pay his/her driver $15.00 for fuel on the day of the trip

May 11 Volunteer for Adopt-a-Spot June 2 Host Graduates Reception June 9, 2:30 PM Attend Poquoson Island Players production of Oklahoma. Second Presbyterian Prime Timers will join us If any Prime Timer has an idea for the group to participate in and would like to take charge of it, please contact Elaine. We are always looking for interesting and fun things to do!

The 2013 conference and fellowship of Presbyterian Men is July 19-21 at the Massanetta Springs Conference Center in Harrisonburg, VA. Details are available from Jay Dunn (874-1258) and conference brochures in the church office.

Crafter's day out--a new regular fellowship opportunity for crafters of all kinds. Whether you paper craft, quilt, do yarn work or something else, please plan to gather with other crafters. Please bring your project, materials and appetizers and/ or snacks to share. Even if you cannot come on the 4th, please contact Beth Wong to indicate your interest in future events. (Extension cords would be a good idea for those using sewing machines.) When: Saturday, May 4 from 2:30 until 8:00pm. Where: Fellowship Room of DPC Point of Contact: Beth Wong, sebeth.wong@gmail.com.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Lasagna Luncheon on April 14. Your generous donations helped our Relay for Life team exceed its goal of $500 by raising $649.00! We appreciate your support.

Zunis A Day in the Country On Saturday, April 27, we will meet at DPC at 8:00 a.m. and carpool to Zuni. HS youth and rising 9th graders will run the bake sale booth for the event which is hosted by Presbyterian Homes and Family Services. Be sure to bring spending money since there are games, food, raffles, etc. We will return to DPC around 4:00 p.m. **All HS youth, whether attending or not, are asked to provide individually wrapped baked goods for the sale. They do not have to be homemade. Please place them on the kitchen counter on Friday, April 26.

The high school youth will be running the bake sale booth for Zunis Day in the Country. We need your help to supply goodies like cookies, brownies, cakes, and breads that will be offered for sale. Please individually wrap cookies, brownies, and other small items. Drop them off at DPC by Friday, April 26th. Label them for Zuni and place them on the kitchen counter. Contact Lisa Canaday at 874-2394 if you have questions. Thank you for your support! **A Day in the Country will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and serves as a fundraiser for Presbyterian Homes and Family Services of Zuni. Anyone who is interested in attending should contact Lisa Canaday.

Are you a graduate or do you have a graduate in your family?

We have set Sunday, June 2 to celebrate and pray for the graduates in worship. We need your help to make this a meaningful celebration. Please call the church office at 8772048 to confirm your graduate can attend the events on June 2. We know that many are working and traveling, but we are hopeful that the day might be cleared on schedules. Please submit to the church office several pictures of your graduate (ideas are the senior picture, one from a church event, a baby picture etc.). We need these photos by May 19. Also, please complete an information form with details about your graduate and his/her future plans for inclusion in the Graduate Brochure. Faith Weaver Friends, our children's and youth ministry for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, will conclude its spring term on May 1. We are grateful for the 30-40 children and teens who attend each week and for the adult volunteers who make this ministry possible. Our Faith Weaver Friends will assist in the worship service on May 5.

On Sunday, April 14, Frances Greene was awarded the Life Membership in the Presbyterian Women. The Life Membership is presented to a woman who has served the church through Presbyterian Women and has given of herself in the service of Christ. Helen Thiessen presented the award to Frances and reflected upon her amazing attitude as she faced and survived cancer, her constant willingness to serve in the church and the blessing she brings her circle and everyone she encounters. Congratulations, Frances. We thank you for all you have done and will continue to do as a leader in the Presbyterian Women at DPC. Pictured here are Frances, her husband Eddie and their son Michael

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Our Military
Joan Kiser Rhett Hickman Conner, grand nephew of Darlene Mays-Tittman Myrna Bickhart Jerry Helms Amelia Britts daughter-in-law Kathy Baldwins father Leslie Maloney Jamie Eason Pete Buchanan Stephanie Harris Anne Averys sister-in-law Chip Shefeltons father Morris Kincaid Phil Gruber Johnny Ames LuAnn Jusino Betty Roach Alistair Paton, brother of Rita Stevens and Lillie Gagliardi Paul Reynolds father of Paul Reynolds Andrea Marchese Michael Duncan Hiromi OKeeffe Daryl King Janet Bill Beth Coulson Jennifer Mansell Stephen McLeod Scott, nephew of Rita Stevens and Lillie Gagliardi Don Harvey

Tom Joyce Robert Depp Pete Marshall Jennifer Lambert David Powers Fred Wong Terri Minch Osner Bruce Baffer Caroline Joyce Lee Holfert David Baird Jacob Mayes Dan Barnhart Daniel Troyer Chris Rupp Michael Shea Daniel Jones Joel Silva Kelly Keene David Burroughs Rob Phelps

Lazaro Durruty Mark Manoso Ryan Jones James OSuna Jennifer Hale Williams Derrick Parker

Our Deployed Military

Ricardo Marquez Jonathan Graebener (Nephew of Joanna Daniels)

Our Missionaries in Haiti

Bruce and Deb Robinson

Congratulation to Kirk McCullough who has successfully completed his commitment with the Peace Corps. Kirk, we look forward to having you home once again. We express our sympathies to the following families. May God bring comfort and hope to all who grieve. Glenn, Diana and Amanda Lanford, Ham and Nancy Fairfield and families on the death of Ryan Lanford. LouDean Mayes and family on the death of Whit Mayes. Betty Roach and family on the death of her mother, Sadie Johnson.

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1 Robert Ragsdale 1 Uma Uma 3 Marcie Lynn 3 Rebecca DuHamel A4 Earl and Shirley Lassiter A4 Rusty & Penny Norton A5 Jeff & Casey Nance 5 Heather Jones 5 LuAnn Jusino 5 Rita Stevens 5 Bill Sneddon 5 Shirlie Anson 8 Chris Capps A9 Chip & Barbara Shefelton 10 Jack Tuftie 13 Jettie Watts 13 Geoff Rogers 13 Katelynn Powers A14 Steve & Linda Ruggles 14 Bobbie Phelps 14 Ray Minch 16 Helen Thiessen 16 Jackie LedBetter 16 Kendal Wightman 18 Shirley Aiken 18 Bill Jones 19 JoAnn Phelan 22 Allison Gonzalez 22 Diana Lanford 26 Seth Jones 26 Ken Bowers 26 Carolyn Woodard 26 Trudy Bowman A28 Bob and Joan Amos 29 Tamie Capps 29 Logan Graham 29 Emily Potts 30 Andrea Marchese

My family and I would like to express sincere thanks to all of our DPC family and friends for your cards, food, calls, prayers, and thoughtfulness on Ryan's passing. Your expressions of sympathy have been very comforting to us. Love, Diana Fairfield Lanford Dan, Austin, Cameron and I thank you for the cards and other expressions of sympathy following the death of my uncle Bill. We appreciate the dish garden from the Congregational Care Committee. The Dails We would like to thank all our DPC family and friends for the thoughts, prayers, phone calls and all the other ways you have shown your love during Hiromis recent surgery and recovery. With love, Fred and Hiromi OKeeffe The Vision Implementation Team of the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia cordially invites you to a reception in honor of the Reverend Doctor J. Richard Short at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church 820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23507 in First Hall. RSVP at www.pcusa-peva.org or call 757-397-7063 by April 22, 2013

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5 Greeters (front/rear entrances) Ushers * Denotes team captain Worship Leader Ames, Debbie Norton, Rusty Youth Reader Baldwin, Erin Childrens Moment Murawski, Sandi Crib/Toddler Nursery Hall, Patti Hall, Terry Smith, Pat Mansell, Megan Pre-school Nursery Welcome Table *MCLEOD, JOHN Miller, Martha Singletary, Juanita Woodard, Carolyn *HALL, TERRY Hall, Patti Harris, Brian Harris, Stephanie Burns, Dreama Minch, Ray Martin, Lloyd Mayes, Betty

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Marchese, Andrea, McLeod, John Marcia Bowers *BOWERS, KEN Ames, Debbie Burroughs, Bob Harvey, Peggy Anson, Shirlie

Marshall, Pete Marshall, Sara

*JONES, BILL Jones, Dee Kinkade, Suzanne Uma, James

Pennell, Dale

Mansell, Megan

Mansell, Adrianna

Collins, Anneliese

Shefelton, Barbara

Lewis, Iris

Hoopes, Irene Rogers, Sarah Lamb, Brenda Sweigert, Crystal

Amos, Jennifer Amos, John Harris, Stephanie TenEyck, Katie

Hull, Donna Hunt, Connie

Coll, Stacey Melvin, Stacy

Gamble, Vanessa

LedBetter, Jackie

Mansell, Jennifer

Moss, Dawn

Counters

Coll, Stacey Kinkade, Sue Coll, Stacey Coll, Victor Goble, Grace Daniels, Bev Eason, Charlotte Goble, Grace Harvey, Peggy Pennell, Dale Dunn, Mary Lee Eason, Don Harvey, Don Lassiter, Earl Pennell, Keith

Singletary, Juanita Wong, Beth

McLeod, Gail Miller, Charles

Ames, Debbie Pennell, Dale

Preparation of Elements

Communion