Current Bulletin - New Garden Friends Meeting

New Garden Meetinghouse, 1791
NEW GARDEN FRIENDS MEETING
ESTABLISHED 1754
MARY LOUISE SMITH
Clerk
BILL HAMILTON
Interim Pastoral Minister
KARIN HONEYCUTT
Religious Education Coordinator
SHARON BURTON
Office Manager
STUART WELLONS GRANT
Little Friends Teacher
ALYZZA MAY
Young Friends Coordinator
DAVID BILLS
Pastoral Minister Emeritus
DIANE SEMMLER
Treasurer
MICHAEL GREENE
Organist
MARC ALLEY
Music Director
First Day Schedule
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship
First Day School - Children and Youth / Cribroom Care Available
First Day School - Adults
Childcare - Children: Age 3 through 1st Grade
Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship
What do Quakers say?
There is something sacred in all people.
All people are equal before God.
Religion is about the whole of life.
We meet in stillness to discover a deeper sense of God’s presence.
True religion leads to respect for the earth and all life upon it.
Each person is unique, precious, a child of God.
801 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
Telephone: 336-292-5487
Website:
www.ngfm.org
E-mail addresses
Office office@ngfm.org
RE Coordinator karin@ngfm.org
YF Leadership newgardenyouth@gmail.com
NEW GARDEN FRIENDS MEETING
Established 1754
260 Years of Continuous Quaker Ministry and Presence
in the New Garden / Greensboro Community
18th day, 1st month
PLEASE ENTER THE MEETING IN WORSHIPFUL SILENCE
Each item in the order of worship arises out of the silence, which encompasses
the whole hour. As a Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), we value these quiet
moments in the presence of the Divine Spirit and our gathered congregation.
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the
starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace
and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed
truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
WORSHIPFUL MUSIC
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN No. 279
READING
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Britain Faith & Practice
Social Responsibility: 23.03 HG Wood, 1958
SPECIAL MUSIC “The Stranger of Galilee” by C. H. Morris
Don Tickle
WE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO SUPPORT THE BUDGET OF OUR MEETING
MESSAGE
Don Tickle
“The strength to get up and do what needs to be done”
“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.”
MLK, Jr.
COMMUNION AFTER THE MANNER OF FRIENDS
After the planned message we enter into a period of worship that is based upon
silent, expectant waiting. It is a distinctly Quaker form of worship. It is slightly
different from meditation. This kind of worship (about 30 minutes) may be
completely silent, or there may be those who are led to stand and speak. When
we hear a speaker, regardless of whether we agree with what is said, or whether
we understand what is being said, we hold that speaker in the LIGHT (pray for
them) and consider that we may learn valuable lessons or be moved spiritually
by what is being said. After the speaker finishes, we return to the silence and
continue to worship expectantly. Early in the silence we may use our minds
to think about words and music we have just heard, but hopefully we will get
beyond the process of thinking to a place where the Divine Spirit leads and guides
us into a deeper level of worship.
GREETING AFTER THE MANNER OF FRIENDS
Friends extend the hand of fellowship (or hugs) in recognition that we are
all children of God.
FIRST DAY AT NEW GARDEN FRIENDS
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Worship Room
Room 112
Room 010
Room 120
Room 111
Room 110
Room 109
Room 004
Friendship Hall
Worship Room
Friendship Hall
Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship
Cribcare (infants - Age 3)
Pre-school - 2nd Grade
3rd - Middle School
Brotherhood Class
First Day Forum
Spiritual Disciplines
Childcare (Age 3 - 1st Grade)
Fellowship Time – Coffee, Juice and Snacks
Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship
Young Friends Sunday Night Supper
Regular Meetings this week (see following pages for special events)
Monday - January 19
12:15 p.m. Poetry Group / Parlor
7:30 p.m. Meditation / Parlor
Wednesday - January 21
6:00 p.m. Choir Practice / Choir Room
6:00 p.m. HSYF “Whine & Cheese” / Qave
7:00 p.m. Mindfulness Meditation Group (all welcome) Worship Room
Thank you to
Ushers
Greeters
Sound Team
today’s volunteers:
George Bruns, Abby Hines, Cheryl Bridges, Ramona Flint, Jan Johnston
Calliope George
Tom Lassiter, Kurt Keskinen
Birthdays
19 Ann Deagon
19 Ann Sherman
19 Dave Stroble
21 Elizabeth Wright
22 Sally Winslow
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Julia Farmer
Blair Smith
Benjamin Haile
Priscilla Leed
Emily Ballus
Please hold in the Light : Jane Ballus
Bob and Reba Benbow
Sam and Mary Kate Talbert
Ken and Nancy Davis
Fred Humphrey and Susan Ikenberry
Our thoughts and sympathy go to:
Sam and Mary Kate Talbert
Mary Kate’s mother passed away last week.
Their address: 5708 Forest Manor Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410
Ken and Nancy Davis
Ken’s mother passed away last week.
Their address: 3002 Foxdown Court, Greensboro, NC 27410
Fred Humphrey and Susan Ikenberry,
Fred’s father, Meriadath Humphrey passed away January 14.
Their address: 2805 Lockland Dr, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
The name tag system is to help folks get to know one another.
If you would like to get one please sign up at the table in the foyer.
A sign-up calendar for flowers for the Worship Room is posted in the
hallway. If you’d like to bring flowers for any Sunday next year, please
sign up soon. The Cora Worth Parsons Circle Gathering is set for Wednesday January 21 at
7:00 p.m. in the parlor.
Bring finger food if you can. Also, bring a friend!
Jennifer Schaal will be presenting: “The Accidental Health Disparities
Researcher: How antiracism training led me to an opportunity to be a keynote
speaker at an international research conference in Cambodia.”
Calling All Seekers:
Are you interested in talking about Quakerism with other New Gardeners?
Curious about AFSC, NCYM, FCNL, and the rest of the Quaker alphabet soup?
Looking for support in your efforts to live out the Quaker testimonies of
peace, equality, simplicity, and integrity? Members of Ministry and Counsel
will lead discussions about these and other topics in our (mostly) Annual
Seekers Group series. Experienced Quakers, newcomers, and everyone in
between are invited. Join us February 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
in the Parlor.
Child Care for Seekers Group:
If you are attending the February Seekers Group and need child care, please
let the office know the age of the child/children so we can be sure to have
appropriate coverage.
Calling All Runners/Spread the Word: HSYF will again be raising money
for their spring trip by jointly running marathons (yep, that's 26.2 miles)
on Sunday, February 8. The race director, Mike Clark of Junction 311, has
generously agreed to allow our teams to pay only the shirt/medal fee, and
then pay the registration fee to HSYF as a donation. If you would like to join
us by running one or more laps (each lap is 1.6 miles), please call me. If you
know anyone in the community who plans to run the race, please have them
call me before registering so I can instruct them on how to register to insure
that HSYF will receive their registration fee.
Joanna Flynn, 253-1977
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Stay in touch with what is happening at New Garden!
Contact us at: 336-292-5487 or (office@ngfm.org).
Clean, gently used, warm clothing needed for a young lady
Tuesday evening, I met a young lady who just turned 18 and is alone. Since
preschool, she has faced verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse from
family members. At age 15, her Mother’s car ran out of gas. With no driving
experience, the child was expected to drive as her mother tried to push the
car uphill. The car rolled over her mother; mother was in a coma for 6-8
weeks before dying. Family members blamed the child for her mother’s
death.
Tues. evening, 1-13-2015, this young lady arrived at the Interactive Resource
Center. She was wearing all her possessions which consisted of only light
clothing and thin flats.
The young lady is about 5’6” and wears the following sizes: 36 D bra, 7-8
underwear, M-L shirt/sweater, 12 slacks, 10 shoes. Long underwear, coat,
hat, scarf, gloves/mittens, socks, brush, comb, toiletries, water bottle, etc.
also needed. Green is her favorite color. A luggage cart on wheels would be
helpful.
Clean, gently used, above items may be left in the “Kicks for Kids” bin in
Drivers needed to help with weekly trip to Randleman to drop off
recyclable Styrofoam. Styrofoam is picked up at New Garden and also at
Friends Home Guilford. The trip to Dart Container in Randleman takes
about 30 minutes (one way) from New Garden. Even if you can only drive
occasionally, we would appreciate having the help!
If you can help, please contact:Happy Rieth at 314-0494 or
(sephappy@triad.rr.com)
Environmental Stewardship Greensboro (ESG) is hosting a discussion with
members of Guilford County’s delegation to the NC General Assembly to
explore key environmental issues coming before the legislature in the 2015
session.
WHERE?
Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library
1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410
WHEN?
January 18, 2015, 2:00 pm
People of faith who care deeply about the Earth will want to keep in
touch with our legislators on many issues this year. What do members of
our delegation expect to be the key environmental topics in 2015? Will
renewable energy standards be terminated or expanded? Will coal ash ponds
need more protection? Will solar energy incentives continue?
Will fracking rules provide enough protection for communities and
groundwater?
Please join in this discussion to learn our delegation’s perspectives and to
inform our delegation about our stewardship passions on January 18.
Contact Bill McNeil, ESG convener, at mcneilplanning@gmail.com.