Vol. 30 May 2018 Number 5

THE CHURCH VOICE

from me to you…………

Dear friends in Christ, Last month I tried to do a first-person sermon where I was Peter preaching in Jerusalem. The sermon was entitled “Repent and Turn to God.” That was the challenge from Peter as he declared the healing power of the name of Jesus Christ. Nearly 2,000 years later we Christians are still being called to “Repent”, to turn from our sins and accept God’s free offer of forgiveness. Do you remember the first time you decided to accept Christ’s invitation to be active in the Church? I never had a “Damascus Road” experience like the Apostle Paul. In fact, I have never known a time when the Presbyterian Church has not been my faith home. I can share about those who influenced me to study to be a pastor but I never had a dramatic conversion experience. Still I need to confess my sins and lean on God’s Amazing Grace. I repent daily, ever thankful that Christ has died for my sins— once for all. Please join me in this exercise of remembering God is the Creator and we are the creatures. During May you are encouraged to share your recommendations for Elders and Deacons with this year’s Nominating Committee. You will find a form in this Newsletter and the Response Box is on the table in the Narthex. Continue to pray for all of our Church Officers and help us find the best to serve us in the future. We celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. We will share the Lord’s Supper on Pentecost, May 20. And the last Sunday will be part of the Memorial Day Weekend so our 8:30 Worship will be at the Driftwood Access on OIB. Looking forward to worshiping with you in May!

In God’s Grace,

8:30 Usher May 6

Helen Odum

May 13

Dick Wilson

May 20

Dick Wilson

May 27

Memorial Day- First Beach Service

Ushers May 6

Carole Stephenson & Elizabeth Lewis

May 13 Mike Claxton &

Bob Gorman

May 20 Polly Russ &

Marie Greene

May 27 Mike Clawson &

Barbara Montague

Greeters May 6

Jean Curry & Nancy Gorman

May 13 Marie Greene

May 20 TBD

May 27 Joyce Richards

Acolytes May 6

TBD

May 13

Salem Jones

May 20

TBD

May 27

Jon Braxton

Sunday, May 6 6th Sunday of Easter Acts 10:44-48 Psalm 98 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17

Sunday, May 13 7th Sunday of Easter

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1

1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19

Sunday, May 20 Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 or Ezek. 37:1-14

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21

John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Sunday, May 27 Trinity Sunday Isaiah 6:1-8

Psalm 29

Romans 8:12-17

John 3:1-17

SAVE THE DATE!

June 18-June 22 5:30-8:00pm

Camp Methodist Church

Ages Pre-k and up

Again this year, Camp Methodist in Shallotte has invited us

to partner with them for VBS.

Fun!! Fun!!!! Fun!! For our Kids

Food Pantry

Sunday is May 13

Please bring non-perishable food

items to the church between the

hours of 8:30a.m. and 12:30p.m.

or on Sunday mornings.

If you wish to make a monetary

donation, you may mail it to the

church office, or place it in the

offering plate.

If you would like

to volunteer in

any capacity,

please contact

Bill Johnston at

579-0193.

If you have placed a name on the list below and it needs

to be removed, please call the Church Office, 754-6929.

Church Family Crystal Braxton, Lois Chadwick, Kat Cheves, Betty Church, Frank Couvillon, Pat Dobbins, Marian Downer,

Marie Greene, Marie Harrison, Christian Huffman, Carolyn Jenkins, Lesa Kolcun, Michael Kolcun, Lantz

Lackey, Peggy Lackey, Ann Long, Jerry McCann, Martha Miller, Catherine Norman, Lucie Oakley,

Mary Sanderford, Wayne Smith, Seamus Smithwick, Steve Spoon and Bob Williams.

Extended Church Family Justin Boyd, J.C. Brooks, Sue Coats, Corey Copeland, David Davidson, Tyler Davies, Calvin Flanagan,

Bart Furlow, Lynn Gause, Daniel House, Kenny Keisler, Louise Kerns, Caleb Leimoni, Nancy Luger, Robert

Olfzak, Al Parker, Julie Pollock, Harry Ritchie, Judy Santora, Ken Schroder, Ann Smith, Eddie Stephens,

Nancy Suared, Eddie Swan, Phyllis Thomas, Brian Willis, and Gary Wright.

In the Military Andrew Burgmuller, Gabriel Garratt, Bryan Setzer, Brian Soles, and Clay Thompson.

Please join us for our final 55+ event until

September. We will meet and have dinner at

The Purple Onion at 6:00 on May 1 (Happy

May Day!). The price is $10 per person, in

cash. Our hosts will be Dian and Tom Robbins

and Jeanne and Ken Curry. It’s always a

wonderful fellowship time. If you’re not on the call or

email list, please call Nancy Gorman at 754-3054 to make a

reservation. Reservations have to be in by the Wednesday

before the dinner (April 25). We hope to see you there!

Jon Braxton

Salem Jones

C.J. Nelson

Lauren Nelson

Payton Pruett

Audrey Smithwick

I would like to thank the young people in our church who have

acted as an acolyte during our Sunday worship since

September. These children are:

Also, a big thank you goes to the parents of these children for

seeing that they are there on that Sunday. May is the last

month of this until summer break is over and September is

here. I hope that most of these kids will want to be an acolyte

again in the fall and maybe we will also have some new names

to add to the list.

Thanks again and have a great summer!

Kathy Bartlett Worship and Outreach Committee

What is the purpose of the Memorial Wall?

The cast bronze name on the Memorial Wall are placed by church members or by

their loved ones to memorialize their relationship with the church, its congregation,

and its community. Someone may choose the Memorial Wall if he or she has other

burial or cremation plans, has a cemetery plot elsewhere, or has not yet made a

specific plan after death. If you have questions about the Memorial Wall or any

other part of the Columbarium, please call the church office or Betsy Braddock.

Niches are available for one or two sets of cremated remains.

Memorial Wall plaques can be reserved in honor of or in memory of someone.

*For the specific details on eligibility, see a committee member. Questions? Call

Betsy!

910-754-9635

A Note from the Stewardship/Finance Committee

The following is a brief summary of our giving and related expenditures of the Operating Fund for the 3 months

ended March 31, 2018 with comparative amounts for 2017 and 2016.

2018 2017 2016

Actual Actual Actual

Pledges & Other Offerings received $115,560.43 $117,820.48 $ 100,580.07

Expenditures:

Staff Ministry 49,835.51 49,953.03 47,391.46

Local Program Ministry 2,186.05 3,866.04 2,792.17

Property and Grounds 26,689.44 40,586.86 31,122.07

Administration 4,990.59 5,811.07 6,066.25

General / Sessional 0.00 0.00 1,153.33

Missions and Benevolences 13,866.02 13,742.14 14,116.02

Total Expenditures 97,567.61 113,959.14 102,641.30

Revenues over (under) Expenditures $ 17,992.82 $ 3,861.34 $ (2,061.23)

A thought to consider….

“Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve;

to give and not to count the cost”

Ignatius of Loyola

Jesuit Founder

Sunday,

May

13,

2018

PW Coordinating Team Meeting Wednesday, May 2 at 10:00am

Faith Circle Tuesday, May 8 at 7:30pm

Hostess: Valerie Blanchard’s home

Bible Study: TBD

Circle #1 Wednesday, May 9 at 10:30am

Hostess: Suzanne Simpson & Cynthia Boland

Bible Study – Anna O’Brian

Joyce Skeen Circle Wednesday, May 9 at 1:30pm

Bible Study – Alice Hedrick

Presbyterian Women Birthday Luncheon and

Least Coin Offering

Mark your calendars, Ladies, for the

Birthday Luncheon on

Saturday, May 19 at 11:00am in the Church Fellowship Hall.

Bring a covered dish salad for sharing and

fellowship.

PW Officers for 2018-2019 will be installed then

we will have the Dedication Service for this year’s

Birthday Offering entitled

“Welcome to This Place”

The three recipients for 2018:

Cottage Village in Oregon

Village of Grace Center for Physical and

Spiritual Health in Honduras

The Dwelling Place in Minnesota

52nd

(May 27) (September 2)

Come Have Some Fun with the Girls! It’s no secret that an afternoon outing with the girls…..

(movies, lunches, shopping, etc)

….is one of the things we gals enjoy most!

If you’re interested in joining in on the fun,

we would LOVE to have you join our growing group!

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trength

Friday, May 25 11:30am at Wings & Fish Co. (Shallotte)

Movie to follow lunch!

met on Tuesday, April 10th at the home of Cindy Black. There were six

members present along with guest, Helen Odum. Kimmie Durhm taught the Bible Study

lesson. The group donated money to purchase gift cards for the Street Reach Ministry. In May,

circle members will bring donations for the Wings Backpack Ministry.

met on April 11th in the Fellowship Hall. There were 13 members in

attendance. Susan Pearce delivered an inspiring Bible Study message. The group collected

items that were needed by Universal Health Care. Those items were delivered following the

meeting. Plans for next year were discussed. A new mission goal was added: to be good

stewards in our Church.

met on the afternoon of April 11th with 21 ladies present. An

enjoyable Bible Study lesson was presented by Karen Tedor. A thank you was received from

Hope Harbor for the monetary donation given last month. Donna Trest was to carry craft

supplies to Hope Harbor following the meeting. The Helping Hands “Love Offering” was

discussed. This will be collected on April 29th. The group talked about several projects for

May. Information will be provided for members by email.

Save the Date: The Birthday Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 11:00 in the

fellowship hall. This is a salad luncheon. Officers for next year will be installed on that day.

Shallotte Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) Non-Profit Organization P. O. Box 3256 5070 Main Street Shallotte U.S. Postage Paid

Shallotte, NC 28459 Shallotte, NC

Phone: 910-754-6929 Permit #140

E-mail: church@atmc.net

www.shallottechurch.org

ADDRESS RETURN REQUESTED

May 2018

Community Counseling Center 4910 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403

910-452-7370/910-448-0525

Satellite Office: Shallotte Presbyterian Church

CENTERPOINT

My mother turns 90 years old in a few months. She continues to live by herself and manage fine with the

family checking in from time to time. Recently, however, her doctor of many years announced he is

relocating his practice, and my mother must find a new doctor. The family made inquiries and scheduled

an “interview appointment” with a potential candidate.

The new doctor passed the test. She not only listened attentively to my mother’s concerns about aging,

but also surprised my mother by saying she makes house calls when circumstances require. The new

doctor definitely passed the test!

The experience underscores the critical importance of health providers’ willingness to listen. Especially

in the work of counseling, the key ingredient is listening to clients. But few people actually have the

experience of truly being heard anywhere. In the midst of a session, a seemingly simple question can

result in tears of sudden, new understanding that bring welcome relief. The individual senses being heard.

Are there things in your life you want to talk about? You will be heard at the Center! Call the Center at

910-452-7370. Visit at www.wantcounseling.com “Like” the Community Counseling Center on

Facebook.

Jonathan Kelley, Counselor

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