June 2015 - Denbigh Presbyterian Church

Denbigh United
Presbyterian Church
A Union of Second and Denbigh Presbyterian Churches
June 2015
Denbigh Campus
302 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 877-2048
(757) 898-1076 (Fax)
(757) 898-1043 (Preschool)
www.denbighpres.org
session@denbighpres.org
Second Campus
201 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
Inside This Issue
Vacation Bible School
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Worship/Session News
2
Adult Education
3
Outreach
4
Fellowship
5
VBS Details
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Preschool News
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Notes of Thanks/
Announcements
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Congregational Care
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Birthday/Anniversaries
10
June Sunday
Volunteer Schedule
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June Calendar
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June 22 through June 26, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. bag dinner served
Closing program during the 10:30 a.m.
worship service on Sunday, June 28 followed
by a family picnic.
Have you felt the Holy Spirit moving in your
life? Have you always wanted to inspire young
children to grow with God in their lives? If you
answered yes to either of these questions, you
are a prime candidate to work in our legendary
Vacation Bible School. To find out how you
can make a difference and be an asset to a
valuable program, please see p. 6 in the digest.
Church Record
Active Membership
(504 as of December 2014)
Attendance
5/3
5/10
5/17
5/24
Worship
164
134
146
154
Nurseries
9
10
7
8
Sunday School
54
47
40
43
Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Please join us in celebrating the Lord’s Supper on Sunday,
June 7. Please prayerfully prepare for the celebration of the
Pastor
The Reverend Deborah Dail Lord’s Supper.
Our Church Staff
Director of Children’s and
Youth Ministries
Liz Marshall
Director of Music Ministries
Jane Martin
Session Summary for May

Approved DUPC Treasurer's report through April 30,
2015.

Approved minutes of Stated Session Meeting of April 14,
2015.

Approved transfer of Bonita Lois Phillips and Billye Lee
Phillips to Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church in Virginia
Beach.

Accepted the resignation of Church Treasurer
Lorena Riely effective May 31, 2015 with regret
and thanks for her service.

Noted the marriage of Katie Depp and Curtis Hutchison
on May 9, 2015.

Noted the deaths of Warren McKenna and Bernice Gillman.
Accompanist/Organist
Al Buchanan
Administrative Assistant
Jane Martin
Sexton Team
Mark and June Tessarolo
Nick and Lauren Tessarolo
Preschool Director
Tammy Castagna
Nursery Coordinator
Alicia Lewis
Treasurer
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FINANCE REPORT
Through April 30, 2015
Total Income:
$131,257.60
Total Expenses:
$136,179.54
Difference:
$4,921.94
Are You Looking for a Circle of Friends? A Small Group May Be the Answer.
Here at Denbigh United we have several Small Groups and are eager to start more. A Small Group is a group
of 6-12 people who meet weekly or every other week for Bible study/discussion, prayer, fellowship and service. Deep
and abiding friendships can grow in these groups as believers study God’s Word and support one another.
Our existing groups are listed below. If you are interested in an existing group or in being a part of a new
group, please contact Deborah Dail or Tim Jacoby.
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Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This group meets at the church and childcare is provided. The facilitator is Kristi Spivey, and the group is currently studying Managing Life. For information, call Kristi at
(757) 814-9538.

Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This group discusses state, national and world current events in
the context of the Presbyterian faith. This group meets at the home of Dale and Keith Pennell. For more
information, contact Dale Pennell at (757) 303-7762.

Monday evenings (every week) at 7:30 p.m. This group meets at the home of Tim and Debbie Jacoby.
The group is discussing What’s So Amazing About Grace? For more information, contact Tim Jacoby at
(412) 720-4808.
Additional Small Group information may be found in the Looking Ahead section of the Sunday Bulletin which is also e-mailed to the congregation weekly.
Adult I Sunday School Class
The summer quarter of Adult Bible Study will consider the theme of justice (and injustice) with
studies in Amos, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Zechariah and Malachi. The class meets Sunday
mornings at 9:15 in the conference room. The quarter begins June 7. Study books are provided for
those who wish one. All are welcome!
Ladies Discussion Group
The Ladies Discussion Group meet in the Parlor at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday. If you have further questions,
contact Amy Schmidt (877-6904).
Living as a Committed Christian in the
Kingdom in the 21st Century Class
The Discussion Group on “Living as a Committed Christian in the 21st Century” led by Mike Langrehr continues to meet in the Library. No books, no reading, just a discussion of local and world events from a Christian perspective.
Men of the Church Conference
PRESBYTERIAN MEN CONFERENCE AND FELLOWSHIP at Massanetta Springs in Harrisonburg,
VA, is July 17-19, 2015. Information and registration is available at www.midatlanticmen.org or brochures
will be available at church.
Bible Conference
92ND ANNUAL MASSANETTA SPRINGS BIBLE CONFERENCE, a retreat of preaching, teaching
and praise, will be held July 26-31, 2015. This event includes activities for the entire family from first graders to adults. Detailed information, including meal and lodging packages, can be downloaded at
www.massanettasprings.org or brochures will be available at church.
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S.H.A.R.E. Dates for June and July
June 2015 S.H.A.R.E. orders will be placed the week of June 8-12. The
June orders will be distributed in the Narthex area of Denbigh
United Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 27 from 7:00-7:30 AM. All
orders must be picked up by 7:30 AM on the 27th. Volunteers cannot be
held responsible for orders which are not picked up.
July S.H.A.R.E. orders will be placed the week of July 6-10, 2015. Distribution day will be July 25, 2015.
The 2015 Food Bank Volunteer Schedule is now posted on the bulletin board near the kitchen
counter. This year everyone who volunteered on the Time and Talent Survey to serve at
the Food Bank has been placed on a team. Please see the bulletin board for the team to
which you have been assigned and make note of the dates your team is serving. Thank you to
Ken Bowers for developing the schedule again this year. For June 27 the team members serving at the Food Bank are:
Connie Hunt
Dae’Zhonna Jones
Veronika Jones
Mike Langrehr
Nancy Langrehr
Pete Marshall
Lloyd Martin
Betty Mayes
John Mayes
Roz McCrerry
Summer Ministry to Children and Teens – Volunteers Needed.
Our summer educational enrichment program will be held for eight weeks
from July 6 through August 28 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
We need volunteers who are willing to read to children, tutor in general
math, provide recreational activities, teach the Christian education component (curriculum provided), assist with student supervision in classes and
on the bus or help in the kitchen. Please sign up at the kitchen counter or
call Dale Pennell at 757-303-7762 to volunteer. This program is open to
children/teens from the church and community in preschool through those
who have completed 8th grade. Lunch is served each day of the program
and additional food is provided students for the days the program is not
meeting.
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☺Sunday, June 7, 11:45 AM – Prime Timers will host the Graduates’
Reception
☺Sunday, August 2, 2:00 PM – Oliver by the Williamsburg Players.
Tickets are $20.00 each and reservations will be taken on June 21
and 28.
☺Thursday, September 17, 5:00 PM – Annual picnic at Riverview
Park. $5.00 a person and bring a covered dish.
DUPC Women
Presbyterian Women nationwide support projects each year through
the Birthday Offering. The DUPC Women held their annual Birthday
Offering Breakfast on May 16 at the Arbors. This year’s projects are
the Community of St Therese of Lisieux and the Bethesda Christian
Community Center that support women in Memphis, TN and Barranquilla, Columbia to overcome oppressive violent situations. In Tennessee, women are seeking to learn a new way of life after surviving
prostitution, human trafficking and addiction. In Colombia, women
and children are ministered to after fleeing the brutality associated
with the drug trade. During the breakfast Anneliese Collins and Jan
Spruill were honored with a Life Time Membership in the Presbyterian
Women for their outstanding service to the church and the community. Thanks to Elaine Minch for making this an outstanding Breakfast!
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Vacation Bible School
Mark your Calendars!!!!
When: June 22 through June 26, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. bag dinner served
Closing program during the 10:30
a.m. worship service on Sunday, June
28 followed by a family picnic.
REGISTER NOW!
Registration forms can be found on the bulletin board in the main
hallway. We are looking for some volunteers in several areas, including
Crew Leaders and Assistants, kitchen help for making snacks, Team Leaders for Recreation, assistants in Arts and Crafts, Music and Drama just to
name a few. Volunteer forms can be found on the bulletin board. Place
completed forms in Liz Marshall’s mailbox in the main office.
Youth: if you would like to volunteer you must be a rising 9th
Grader.
If you can’t volunteer but would like to help in another way, check out
the VBS supply board in the main hallway, grab a snow ball and return the
requested item to the box designated for VBS.
Mark your Calendars!
**TRAINING MEETING**
There will be a training meeting Wednesday, June17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.
VBS WORK DAYS
If you would like to help with props and decorations we will have two work
days in June:
Wednesday, June 3 ~ 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Fellowship Room
Wednesday, June 10 ~ 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Fellowship room
Saturday. June 20 ~ 10:00 a.m. - Decorate church for VBS
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Our preschool year has come to an end and what a wonderful year it has been! We
have accomplished many things this year. Our bathrooms are beautiful and welcoming
to our children. We have prepared 27 students to be successful learners in kindergarten and we have helped 36 children make new friends, follow routines, and learn
through their play. Our wonderful staff endured many hours of training and helped
our preschool, once again, to get a 4 star rating through the Virginia Star Quality Initiative! Families have donated over 300 items to THRIVE. One of our parents will
continue to collect items by couponing. Our families are also supporting the Books on
Bikes program by donating gently used books. We had our closing celebration and even
the rain could not stop the fun and happy atmosphere that fills the church by our preschool children and families.
We still have openings in most of our classes this fall. Registration forms and information can be found in the church office.(Monday—Thursday, 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.)
Please spread the word about our excellent preschool program! You can also spread
the word by dropping off DUPP fliers at local doctor offices and businesses. The fliers can also be found in the church office.
I would like to take this opportunity, as director, to thank everyone for your
warm welcome to Denbigh United. A very special THANK YOU to Pastor Deborah Dail,
Jane Martin, and Liz Marshall for all of their encouragement and help in my transition.
I am very blessed to be a part of Denbigh United Presbyterian Church and Preschool.
I look forward to another wonderful and productive year in the fall!
Many blessings!
Tammy Castagna
# of Days
2 (2 ½ or 3 years)
3 (3 or 4 years)
4 (4 years)
Registration/
Supply/Activity
Fees
$120
$150
$220
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Monthly Tuition
$120
$150
$220
Notes of Thanks . . . . Announcements
To my church family,
It has been five months since my mom
completed her journey to be with her Lord
and Savior on Christmas Day. When she and
my Dad were led to Denbigh Presbyterian
Church over 50 years ago I’m sure they were
drawn to the warm, loving folks they found
here. The last few years of her life I was not
able to bring her to church very often; however, I was able to bring her on November 23,
2014 not realizing then that it would be her
last time. She was welcomed with open arms,
lots of hugs and smiles and she was greeted
with that same warm, loving feeling she had
felt ever so many years before.
When we were heading to church for
the memorial service I imagined only a small
number of folks to be there since my mom
had not been able to come very often in her
later years. Wow, I was overwhelmed when I
saw the sanctuary filled with so many loving
friends and members of my church family.
Once again, I was reminded of why my parents had first been drawn to what is now Denbigh United Presbyterian Church.
Everything was perfect the day of her
memorial service. The service, the reception,
the music, the people, and the message were
all wonderful. Thank you all for the generous
donations to the Haiti
Mission Fund, the cards and the prayers. I
am so blessed to have such an amazing
church family.
Sandi Murawski
We would like to thank our church
family for their thoughts, prayers, visits, cards, flowers and food during
Brenda’s recent illness.
Joe and Brenda Bender
Alzheimer’s Association
The Longest Day
Sunday, June 21st
Wear Purple
On June 21, the longest day of the year,
teams across the northern hemisphere
will participate in a sunrise-to-sunset
endurance activity to honor the passion,
dedication and strength displayed by
people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, and to raise funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. On
that Sunday, which is also Father’s day,
I will be preaching and will be sharing
information about the Alzheimer’s Association and support groups. If you or
someone you know is struggling with
any of the many types of dementia
(Alzheimer’s, MCI – Mild Cognitive
Impairment, Lewy Body, Parkinson’s,
Frontal Temporal, Vascular, and more)
please invite them and especially their
caregivers to join us in worship. The
support group I lead is very grateful to
the church and staff for hosting our
group here at the church each month. I
hope you will join us on June 21st – and
don’t forget to wear purple.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Barbara Bayley Shefelton
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Our Military
Myrna Bickhart
Leslie Maloney
Chip Shefelton’s father
Morris Kincaid
Hiromi O’Keeffe
Nancy Fairfield
Beau Riely
Paul, Lynn and Kevin Ardary
Lisa Canaday’s father
Marcie Lynn
Scott Jones
Shelby Daniel
Aida Hoover’s mother,
Aida Cividanes
Steffi Harris
Jasmine Woollum-Tshiek
Amelia Britt’s daughter-in-law
Peg Householder
Darlene Wickline
Eleanor Gruber
Jan Spruill
Juanita Singletary
Dave Anson
Brenda Bender
Leo McHenry
Etienne Bote Tshiek
Millie Shultz
Kristi Lajoie’s Stepmother
Bruce Baffer
Fred Wong
Mark
Manoso
Robert Depp
Jacob Mayes
Joel Silva
Michael
Shea
Ryan Jones Daniel Jones
Jennifer
Dan
Lazaro
Lambert
Barnhart
Durruty
David
Nixon
Jessica
Powers
Fombele
Horine
Jonathan Graebener
(Nephew of Joanna and Bev Daniels)
Our Missionaries
Bruce and Deb Robinson
Meredith and Sandy Elder
Bob and Sharon Hallissy
We express our sympathies to
the following families.
May God bring comfort andhope to all who grieve.
†To the family of Bernice Gillman
†Dawn Renee Moss on the death
of her step-father
†Kathy Baldwin on the death of
her aunt
Do you live alone? Would you like a daily phone call? Our Congregational Care Committee is exploring a ministry of daily calls to those who
live alone. If you are interested in receiving a call or if you know of someone who may be interested in daily contact, please contact Carolyn
Woodard (757-930-1683).
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1 Randy Hultberg
1 Chang Bok Lee
1 LouDean Mayes
16 Kay Gray
1 Rian Shambaugh
17 Moses Lloyd
2 Bonnie Ellis
18 Eileen Williams
18 Amanda Banner
A3 Michael and Kristin Lajoie
A3 Joe and Brenda Bender
3 Caitlin Jones
A21 Ronald and Jeanne Bensten
21 June Sharp
3 Dorothy Sharpe
21 Irene Hoopes
5 Lois Ballman
22 Christine Ragsdale
5 Jenny Fairfield Hughes
22 Amy Schmidt
6 David Baird
23 Curtis Barkdull
6 Eddie Greene
24 Beth Manoso
6 Sharon Easter
24 Rosalie Bauer
6 Irv Schmidt
24 Chip Shefelton
6 Curtis Barkdull
A6 Bev and Joanna Daniels
A6 Jeff and Denise Thurston
6 Warren Joyce
24 Carter Pennell
24 Lynn Ardary
A24 Pete & Beth Manoso
25 Earl Lassiter
7 Mackenzie Baird
25 Ashley Chassard
7 Dexter Morgan, Jr.
25 Michael Canaday
A8 Owen & Kristi Spivey
26 Martha Morgan
A8 Bill & Dee Jones
27 Jessica Horine
8 Bayley Shefelton
8 Brandon Jones
A8 Dan & Deborah Dail
27 Sarah Rogers
A27 Bill & Janet Morrison
27 Debbie Vigilante
8 Doug Spruill
28 Logan Easter
9 Kristin Lajoie
9 Wylie Penell Crane
10 Owen Spivey
11 Bill Cole
28 David Lambert
A28 Daniel and Bonnie Ellis
A28 John & Gail McLeod
29 Barbara Keesee
12 Elizabeth Ballman
30 Rob Kyle
12 Greg Black
30 Al Hannum
13 Cheri Murphy
13 Claire Tuftie
A14 Bill and Ellen Percival
15 Mason Murawski
A15
Bob and Rosemary Murphy
A15
Henry & Gloria Schwarting
16 Howard Vassos
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June
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14
21
28
Greeters
(front/rear
entrances)
Dunn, Mary Lee
Shefelon Kinsey
Avery, Anne
Crippen, Sara
Aiken, Shirley
Burns, Suzanne
Bowers, Ken
Bowers, Marcia
Ushers
* Denotes
team captain
*Murawski, Pat
Jones, De’Zhun
Moss, Dawn
Murawski, Sandi
*Reynolds, Paul
Martin, Lloyd
Brown, George
Reynolds, Janeane
*Shefelton, Chip
Shefelton, Barbara
Shefelton, Kinsey
Sneddon, Bill
*Spruill, Doug
Hiltabidle, Jim
Kyle, Jean
Skaar, Becky
Worship
Leader
Skaar, Becky
Gore, Kevin
Ames, Debbie
Dail, Dan
Youth
Reader
Andrews, Brennon
Morgan, Rachael
Graves, Diamond
Smith, Nimere
Children’s
Moment
Marshall, Liz
Murawski, Sandi
Spivey, Kristi
Collins, Anneliese
Crib
Nursery
Blinco, Lisa
Hoopes, Irene
Harris, Steffi
Jones, Veronika
Nance, Casey
Nance, Jeff
Lynch, Carol
Smith, Pat
Toddler
Nursery
Ames, Debbie
Graves, Diamond
Shefelton, Bayley
Hunt, Connie
Singletary, Alexis
Spivey, Megan
Gore, Alana
Jones, Dae’Zhonna
Marchese, Andrea
Gore, Naya
Morgan, Pat
Welcome
Table
Ellis, Gerry
Murawski, Sandi
Nyenty, Thomas
Bender, Joe
Counters
Marshall, Pete
Spruill, Doug
Ames, Debbie
Pennell, Dale
Miller, Charles
Morrison, Bill
Avery, Anne
Crippen, Sara
Preparation of
Elements
Aiken, Shirley
Bender, Joe
Burns, Suzanne
Communion
Hunt, Connie
Jones, Bill
Jones, Dee
Joy, Betty
Joy, Tommy
Norman, Al
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JUNE 2014
SUN
MON
TUE
1
2
10:00 PG (P)
1:00 Outreach
Committee (CR)
WED
3
THU
4
FRI
5
SAT
6
10:00 AA
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
VBS Workday
7
8
9:15 Sunday
School
10:30 Worship/
Communion/
Graduate Sunday
11:45 Graduate
Reception
11:45 – 12:30
Youth Dancers
10:00 PG (P)
7:30 OA (Rm 9)
7:00 Choir (Ladies)
7:45 Bells
8:00 AA (FR,CR)
9
10
11
12
13
10:00 AA (FR,CR)
3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
VBS Workday
7:30 Small
Group @
Jacobys’
7:00 Session (FR)
7:30 OA(Rm 9)
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15
16
9:15 Sunday
School
9:15 VBS Leader
training (FR)
10:30 Worship
11:45 – 12:30
Youth Choir
3:00 Barbara
Norman Student
Recital/Reception
(S, FR)
10:00 PG (P)
7:30 Small
Group @
Jacobys’
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9:15 Sunday
School
10:30 Worship
VBS Set-up
7:00 Choir (All)
Last choir
rehearsal until
September
7:45 Bells
5:30 Barbara
Norman Piano
Recital Rehearsal
(S)
8:00 AA (FR,CR)
17
18
19
20
Summer Hours
Office Closed
10:00 AA (FR,CR)
VBS Set-up
8:00 AA (FR, CR)
7:30 OA (Rm 9)
7:00 Bells
Last Bell rehearsal
until September
22 Digest
23
24
25
Deadline
11:00 – 2:00
EASE (FR,CR)
10:00
Congregational
Care (CR)
10:00 PG (P)
26
27
Summer Hours
Office Closed
5:30 Food Bank
7:00 SHARE
10:00 AA (FR,CR)
Vacation Bible School June 22-26 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
7:30 Small
Group @
Jacobys’
28
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9:15 Sunday
School
10:30 Worship –
VBS Sunday
11:30 Picnic
10:00 PG (P)
7:30 Small
Group @
Jacobys’
30
7:30 OA (Rm 9)
AA – Alcoholics Anonymous BS – Bible Study
CR-Conference Room ChR – Choir Room
EASE – Early Alzheimer’s Support and Education
EW – Education Wing FWF – Faith Weaver Friends
FR-Fellowship Room
HS – High School L-Library
LRPC – Long Range Planning Committee
MS – Middle School
OA– Overeaters Anonymous
P-Parlor PO - Pastors Office PEVA – Presbytery of Eastern Virginia
PG – Prayer Group
PT’s – Prime Timers
S – Sanctuary
WOC – Women of the Church
YR – Youth Room
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