Midweek Musings Newsletter
AUGUST 13, 2009
Midweek Musings by Jim Moseley, Executive Presbyter
Visiting Pastor from the Democratic Republic of the Congo Arrives in NCP
The Rev. Kabasele of the Presbyterian Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be itinerating among the congregations of New Castle Presbytery for the next six weeks. Rev. Kabasele is pastor of Lungandu Parish which is the sister congregation of the Lewes Presbyterian Church, NCP. The following schedule notes where he will be speaking during his time with us. Mr. Grier White of the Lewes congregation is assisting with his travel and transpiration. Questions and updates on Rev. Kabasele’s visit and other information regarding the sister church relationship can be directed to Grier at (302) 423-8630. A Power Point presentation is being created to help in sharing information on the work of the church in the Congo. New Castle Presbytery has six participating congregations involved in sister church relations through the formal partnership we have with Kananga Presbytery. Together we pursue work in the areas of education, agricultural development, micro-loan and evangelism.
Ditalalane Dinanga (Peace and Love),
Jim Moseley
SCHEDULE:
Sunday, August 16: Afternoon BBQ – Westminster PC, Wilmington.
Tuesday, August 18: Lunch with West Nottingham PC and Elkton PC at Elkton PC.
Friday, August 21: Community Kitchen at Elkton PC – 12 Noon.
Saturday, August 22: Elkton PC New members picnic.
Sunday, August 23: Elkton PC church service with baptism.
Sunday, August 30: Westminster Rehoboth with Minute for Mission and reception.
Former West Presbyterian Church
A report on the sale of the former West Presbyterian Church land, building, fixtures, equipment and supplies submitted on Wednesday August, 5, 2009, to the Trustees of New Castle Presbytery by Mark Olson, Esq. and The Rev. Douglas D. Gerdts.
Download report here: Report on the sale of West - summary.pdf
The Visitor Remix
If you’d like visitors to participate in church activities, list the full name and phone/or email of the contact person in the bulletin. Most new people don’t know who “Barbara” is!
Got a suggestion for the Visitor Remix? Send it in tojtaylor@ncpresbytery.org!
CLP CliP
This week another CLP student introduces himself. He’s one of the favorite characters in our group. Meet Buzz Adams.
My name is really Albert Adams and my nickname is Buzz. My degrees are a BA in Secondary Education with major in mathematics and minor in Physical Education and a BS in Mathematics. I received both degrees from Shepherd College. One summer in the 1960’s I attended the University of Illinois.
After graduation, I taught for 10 years while I was building a business in head boat/charter boat fishing. My wife and I worked for approximately thirty five years in this business and then turned it over to our son in 2005.
In the 1970’s there was an environmental battle to preserve the Delaware Bay. Forming a small but active group called Save Our Shores of which I was President for five years. We, along with Delawareans for Orderly Development, helped prevent a super port in Delaware Bay, lobbied for the Coastal Zone Act and stopped the bulldozing of the Cape Henlopen Dunes.
I was a trustee at First Presbyterian Church in Milford and then a session member for six years. Now I am a facilitator for the Bible Study for Sunday School.
Being in the CLP program has kept me active. The studies really started when we found on-line, a Bible study sponsored by Duke Theological Seminary. We traveled back and forth to Durham for many weeks to complete the two classes. The next Spring we enrolled in Duke and audited two classes taught by the famous Dr. James Mickey Eire. We were also allowed to sit in another class, Reformed Theology.
Right now with the classes that are offered by the Presbytery, I only need three more classes to complete the required classes for the CLP. And Worship and the Sacraments is being taught now. So when I complete this, only two require courses remain.
What I plan on doing with this training is still up to the Lord. Just wait and see.
I hope you get to meet Buzz if you haven’t already. You’re in for a treat.
Until next week...
Carole Miles
Free Fans for Seniors
FREE ELECTRIC FANS FOR SENIORS: New electric fans are distributed throughout the summer to elderly City residents with assistance from several local social service agencies and community centers. Elderly residents in Wilmington who are in need of a fan should call the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services at 576-2489 or e-mail cityhelp@WilmingtonDE.gov.
HEAT WAVE SAFETY TIPS
1. IN ANTICIPATION OF A HEAT WAVE
· Make sure that your house has an air conditioner, fans and ice.
· Make sure you have light-weight clothing.
· Make sure that older and elderly neighbors and relatives have air conditioners, fans, ice and appropriate clothing.
· Make sure that you have an adequate supply of water.
2. DURING A HEAT WAVE
· Find a cool place out of the sun to rest. Wear a hat or use an umbrella to create shade.
· Make sure you drink 2 to 3 quarts of water each day.
· Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol; they will dehydrate your body.
· Make sure that you talk to other people if you have any difficulty.
· Try to avoid the heat as much as possible.
3. WHO TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE
· If someone has fainted or is exhibiting signs of heat-related illness, call 911. The classic signs of heat-related illness include nausea; lack of sweating;
a noticeable reddening of the skin, a flushed face; and muscle cramps due to the heat. If you or someone around you experiences any of these symptoms, CALL 911
Fish Dinners Sponsored by Church of our Savior
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Delivery available for three or more orders
Download flyer for more information: Flyer for Fish Fry.pdf
Healthy Steps
Healthy Steps, an exercise program to improve mobility and quality of life for cancer survivors and those with chronic immune disorders begins with a free, introductory class on September 11, from 9-10:00, at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Naamans Road in Wilmington. Please call Joy at 397-1134 or email hsjoy@comcast.net for class details. See www.gohealthysteps.com for information on the program.
31 are enrolled and there are still chairs and music folders for more … so enroll now.
CHURCH MUSIC SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Especially for smaller Presbyterian congregations.
To be held at Pencader Presbyterian Church
Sing and enjoy the leadership of Dee Fell, Workshop leader.
Dee is the Music Director and Pianist for Pencader Presbyterian Church
A series of three Workshops from 10:00AM- 2:00PM.
Lunch and drinks included.
Workshop I this Saturday, August 15
Workshop II Saturday, August 29
Workshop III Saturday, September 12
(Note: Participate in as many of the Workshops as your summer schedule allows. Certainly join-in for the September 13 Celebration)
Culminating with a Worship Celebration
· on Sunday, September 13. 5:00 PM,
· for participating congregations and friends,
· followed by a Pot Luck Supper for everyone.
The celebration will feature music by the Massed Presbyterian Small-Church Choir Including special guests and the West Presbyterian Singers,
These Music Workshops, designed especially for smaller congregations, and the closing Worship Celebration are supported by a grant from the Leadership Development Unit of New Castle Presbytery.
Register with Lisa Diller elisadiller@yahoo.com
or Dee Fell dfell@comcast.net
or Bob Undercuffler rmu4@verizon.net
News From the Board of Pensions
Stewardship of Self Wellness Tip:
Know your family’s medical history. While fitness and a good diet are significant in helping us stay healthy and live longer, scientists say our genetic traits and inheritance also determine our health and longevity. When you know your family’s medical history, you can take proactive steps to lower your specific health risks. The Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth Web site offers expert advice on how to achieve good health.
2010 Middle Governing Body Grants Applications Deadline is August 15
Applications for Middle Governing Body Grants are due no later than August 15, 2009. Ten Middle Governing Body Grants in amounts up to $15,000 are available for 2010, and must be matched by the middle governing body’s financial contribution.
Middle Governing Body Grants may be used to fund practical skills training for pastors who are members of the Benefits Plan and currently serving a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation. Eligible expenses must be directly related to practical skills education in the areas of congregational and staff leadership, budgeting and financial management, strategic planning, and conflict resolution.
For more information about these grants, visit Pensions.org. The Web site provides the application, as well as program samples and contact information.
Giving to Assistance Program Easier than Ever
The Board of Pensions offers a new secure online contribution site that makes it easier than ever to give to the Assistance Program. The online form allows a donor to designate his/her gift to support a particular part of the program and to contribute in honor or in memory of a loved one. The site also provides an instant confirmation of the contribution and will send a confirmation email for the donor’s records.
Transition-to-College Assistance Grants Applications Being Accepted
Transition-to-College Assistance Grants applications for students who are freshmen in the 2009 to 2010 academic year are being accepted through June 30, 2010. This pilot program helps mitigate transitional expenses, such as the purchase of computers and dorm room furnishings, for eligible families.
To review the program details, eligibility guidelines, and application procedures, please visit Pensions.org.
Summer EducationTalk Published to Pensions.org
The Summer 2009 issue of EducationTalk is now available on Pensions.org. This issue encompasses all four aspects of Stewardship of Self: spiritual, vocational, financial, and health. In addition to reviewing the Medical Plan modifications made as a result of the June Board of Directors meeting, it includes articles about caring for our communities in tough times, your Annual Statement of Benefits, how to safeguard your identity, what to keep in your emergency kit, 2009 skin cancer facts, and much more.
Calling All Members: Submit Your Wellness Success Stories and Statements
Have you taken advantage of one of the wellness programs offered through the Benefits Plan or the Assistance Program or engaged in other healthy behaviors that have improved your well-being? If so, we’d like to hear from you.
The Stewardship of Self section of Pensions.org features two sections that highlight success stories and wellness statements from members. In the Share Your Story section, members share experiences they’ve had using the wellness program and the Assistance Program. In the Personal Wellness Statements section, members share quick tips for how they have engaged in Stewardship of Self.
If you have a story or tip to share, please contact us through our easy-to-use online contact form. It is one way you can reach out to and inspire the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) community.
Benefits Connect: Secure Online Access to Benefits Information
Benefits Connect is a secure Web site available on Pensions.org that provides active and retired Plan members and surviving spouses with access to their personal benefits information. These members can submit changes to their contact information and dependent status, as well as use online calculators to estimate pension and death benefits.
If you are an active or retired member or a surviving spouse and have not yet registered for this secure, easy-to-use site, you can do so by visiting the Pensions.org homepage and clicking on “Register” under the Benefits Connect heading.
As your Regional Representative I am available to assist those in your presbytery who are in any way related to the work of the Board of Pensions, by offering:
- Retiree Luncheons,
- Church Treasurers Workshops
- Clergy Terms of Call seminars
- CPM Consultations, and
- Benefits Overview Workshops for Presbytery Leadership Events and for those congregations that have several staff members enrolled in the Benefits Plan.
Generally many of these workshops and presentations could be done in one hour or so, and may well save hours in the years to come. Let me know if you would like me to hold such an event or workshop in your presbytery.
Thought for the day:
“If, the only prayer you say in your entire life is ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice.”
- Meister Eckhart, in Looking for God in All the Right Places, 67
Helen Locklear
Rev. Helen Locklear
Regional Representative
Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
2028 S. Hwy 53, Suite # 321 / LaGrange, KY 40031
1-800-773-7752 ext 7047 / 1-502-222-4568 Fax
Hep Wanted
The Presbyterian Church of Dover is searching for a part-time Organist!
The organist plays for one Sunday service – a traditional service with some blended elements. There are weekly rehearsals for the Chancel Choir and an Intergenerational Choir (same evening). The organist accompanies the choirs in worship. Proficiency in organ and piano is necessary. An academic degree is desirable but not required. Estimated weekly hours: 12.5. Salary is negotiable and tied to experience and education. NOTE: A new Allen L331 digital organ is being installed by early October. Please send a cover letter and résumé to Bob Frazier, Director of Music, at frriddle@comcast.net or send by US mail to the church (attn. Bob Frazier) at 54 S. State St., DoverDE19901.
PWNCP Fall Gathering
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IN NEW CASTLE PRESBYTERY
2009 Fall Workshops and Gathering
THE GIFTS OF WOMEN
“Do not neglect the gift that is in you”
1 Timothy 4:14 Romans 12:6a
Ocean View PC – Wednesday, September 16, 2009
St. Andrews PC Newark – Thursday, September 17, 2009
Download flyer here for more information: Gifts of Women flyer.pdf
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