Denbigh Presbyterian Church

November 14, 2011

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Volume 39 Issue 12

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December 12, 2011
Our Church Staff
Pastor The Reverend Deborah Dail Ministerial Intern Rusty Norton Director of Childrens/Youth Ministries Liz Marshall Director of Music Ministries Dr. Kelly Samarzea Administrative Assistant Wanda Hale Sexton Team Mark, June, Lauren and Nick Tessarolo Pre-Kindergarten Director

Thanksgiving Service - November 23, 7:30 PM We will meet in the Fellowship Room. Please invite your friends, neighbors and visiting family for this casual worship service. Advent 2011 Waiting Our theme for Advent 2011 is Waiting. We will provide Advent devotionals by Henri J.M. Nouwen titled The Lord Is Near. Advent begins November 27. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day Service Times Christmas Eve Services: 6:30 and 9 PM Christmas Day Service: 10:30 AM (no Sunday School, casual dress) New Years Day Service: 10:30 AM (no Sunday School)

Inside this issue:

Special Services/Flowers Worship/Adult Spiritual Growth Stewardship/Kitchen Update Outreach Pre-K/Congratulations Session News/Welcome Fellowship/New Member Children/Youth Congregational Care/Finance Birthday/Thank you December Schedule November Calendar 1 2 3 4-7 8 9 10 11-12 13 14 15 16

Flower Chart for 2012 is displayed on the bulletin board beside the kitchen counter. Please sign up for flowers in honor or memory of a loved one or for a special event. A brief description will be included in the bulletin. Donations in lieu of flowers can also be made, and a description will be included in the bulletin. Your write-up should be received by the office the Wednesday of the week you are giving flowers in order to get the information in the bulletin.

Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper

Please join us in celebrating the Lords Supper on Sunday, December 4, 2011 and on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at both services. Please prayerfully prepare for the celebration of the Lords Supper.

Church Record
Attendance Worship Nurseries Sunday School

Active Membership (383) 10/30 96 7 29 11/06 129 3 30 11/13 115 5 23

Christmas Cantata -- December 11 Please worship with us on December 11 at 10:30 AM. This service will feature our Christmas cantata, handbells and our Cloud 6 dancers. Elder Jay Dunn will be preaching. Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Samarzea We offer our congratulations to our Director of Music Ministries, Kelly Samarzea, for successfully passing the oral defense of her dissertation at Indiana University. She now officially holds her Ph.D. Kelly will attend her graduation ceremony in December. Well done, Kelly!

The winter quarter (December-February) Bible study theme for Adult I will be God establishes a faithful people, focusing on the Abrahamic covenant and will include selections in the books of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Galatians. The class meets at 9:15 Sunday mornings in the Conference Room.

"Outside of the gospels, Paul the Apostle wrote approximately 60 % of the New Testament. Each book reflected Gods revelation to him and through him. Paul was closing in on the end of his ministry. In the Book of Romans, Paul set forth a full and orderly statement of the great principles of the gospel that he preached. Romans is the greatest exposition of Christian doctrine ever written; a summation of all his individual letters with additional insights. During the next quarter and perhaps beyond, the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be seen through the words of Gods servant Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles".

The Christmas Joy Offering is one of the four special offerings designated by the General Assembly. The fund will be distributed equally to the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions to help retired church workers in case of special financial needs or emergency situations, and to support student scholarships at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges. This offering has been a tradition of the Presbyterian Church since the 1930s. It will be collected in our church on December 18. Stewardship Commitment Sunday was celebrated on November 6. Our church has had a wonderful 50 year history. As you think back over the past 50 years, think about the opportunities for the next 50 yearscommunity involvement, missions, opportunities for our youth, and many more. Pledge cards are still being accepted. The future will depend upon you. As of November 15 we have received 72 pledges in the amount of $192,454. Time and Talent Surveys are available. Please pick one up and fill it out. This is the best way for the church to know in what areas you would like to serve, and it is the best way for you to know you are needed. The completed survey can be dropped off at church in the basket on the table in the Narthex.
Kitchen Renovation Complete and Fully Funded Thank you to everyone who donated funds to make our kitchen renovation a reality. The renovation is now complete and our kitchen is not only more functional but also more attractive. It is also fully paid! We will dedicate our kitchen during the worship service on Sunday, December 4. Total Donations: $28,848.68 Expenses for Kitchen: Appliances: $9,987.00 Electrical: $3,243.00 Cabinets: $9,122.40 Painting: $540.00 Plumbing: $3,913.00 Grease Trap: $376.53 Closet Addition/Other materials: $418.80 Miscellaneous: $82.20 Hood Filters: $238.40 Mounted Can Opener: $126.00 Enclosing Back of Oven: $364.00 Total: $28,411.33 The overage in funding $437.35 will be used to purchase pans for the convection oven and miscellaneous items to help equip the kitchen. Flooring: Donated by Canaday Industries

In April, we began volunteering at the new Food Bank location at 2401 Aluminum December 2011 S.H.A.R.E. order can Drive in Hampton. It is on the corner of be placed the week of November 28 Aberdeen and Aluminum Drive in Copethrough December 5, 2011. The or- land Industrial Park. It is across from der will be placed on Monday, DeWendys. The telephone number at the cember 5 at 10:00 AM and will be Food Bank is: 757-596-7188. distributed in the Narthex area of Denbigh Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 17 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.

S.H.A.R.E.

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

Some suggestions for DUCOs pantry: Meat

Please Donate Your Used Devotionals After you finish reading These Days or other devotionals please consider donating them to Denbigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO). These devotionals will be shared with clients to offer spiritual hope and encouragement. Thanks for sharing! There is a box in the church office for the donated devotionals. Value Checks booklets, a fundraiser for Denbigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO), are available in the church office. Value Checks is a booklet similar to the Entertainment books that have been sold in prior years; however, Value Checks booklets are only $12.00 of which DUCO receives $6.00. The coupons in the booklet are for places such as McDonalds, Sonic, Friendlys, Bojangles, Arbys, DQ and many others. See Gail McLeod to buy your booklet today! Fruit-ful Living: Enjoy sweet Texas oranges and grapefruits while your fruitful support helps Denbigh United Christian Outreach minister to families in our local community. Contact DUCO, 8776211, option 5, or contact a DUCO representative, Gail McLeod at 877-4971 or spinks11@cox.net by November 30 to order your fruit.

butter Fruit Jelly/Jam Cereal Spaghetti sauce Pasta Dry Potatoes Canned meals (stew, Beans ravioli, etc.) Dry milk (individual Rice pkgs.) Baby food and Jello formula Food items should be canned/boxed/non-perishable

Peanut

. . . the shelves would never be bare.

Dedication Service on December 11-- Home Renovation The home renovation is complete! We will have a Home Dedication Service and open house on Sunday, December 11 at 1:30 PM. The event will take place at 39 Forest View Rd. (a residence within Paul's Mobile Home Estates). Please join in this time of worship and celebration. The service will be outdoors, so please dress accordingly. If you still wish to donate to this ministry, we still need approximately $300 to cover all remaining expenses. You may write your check to Denbigh Presbyterian Church and designate it "Home Renovation."

The January 2012 Haiti Mission Team is busy fundraising and bonding spiritually through Bible Study. The team is as follows: Sandra Beebe Penny Norton Deborah Dail Dale Pennell Delores Fleming Megan Spivey Patti Hall Shannon Weaver Mason Murawski Each team member is responsible for a portion of his/her financial commitment. The team will be having an art auction and Chili-to-Go sale, as well as other fundraisers. Here are a few ways each of you can help: 1. Prayers 2. Words of encouragement 3. Support the fundraisers. 4. If you would like to financially support a particular team member, please write his or her name and Haiti at the bottom of the check. 5. If you would like to hire one or more of the team members for a particular job, please contact Sandi Murawski at 804-642-5613. 6. More Prayers

Douglas Rogers
Classical Guitar Concert
Sunday, December 4 at 4:00 PM
Douglas Rogers will be performing a concert of his latest repertoire at the church on Sunday, December 4 at 4:00 PM. There will be a free-will offering after the concert to purchase materials for the drinking water projects that Bruce Robinson is working on in Haiti. One week before the concert, on Sunday, November 27, Douglas will be one of the featured artists on "Silver Moonbeams". "Silver Moonbeams" is a radio program of classical guitar hosted by Bill Hicok on WHRO 90.3 FM each Sunday at 7:00PM.

Help Needed for Advent/Christmas Church Decorating Patti Hall, our Seasonal Decor Team Leader, is seeking volunteers to help decorate our church for the Advent and Christmas season. The decorating process will span two days: Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 22 from 5:30-9:00 PM each day. Please contact Patti at 867-7263 to volunteer. Additionally, the Seasonal Decor Team will be accepting donations for poinsettias in memory or in honor of loved ones starting Sunday, November 20. Please see Marianne Williams to donate.

Dear Deborah, Thanks once again for the hospitality you and the congregation afforded me on your 50th Anniversary. I am left with the thoughts that Denbigh Presbyterian Church has grown so much since I left. The church is in good hands as it/you move forward and as I close that chapter of my life. Thanks for the pictures, Sincerely, Frank Brown

Holiday Food and Gifts for Needy Families

The Local Missions Team of the Outreach Committee is coordinating the distribution of Christmas dinners to a number of families in our community. We still need the following items: Canned peas Canned sweet potatoes Boxes of instant mashed potatoes Boxes of prepared stuffing mix Bags or boxes of rice Disposable roasting pans We will also provide for each of the children (birth through high school) of these families one gift valued at $20 or less, as well as items these children need throughout the year undergarments, socks, and toiletries that cannot be purchased with food stamps. Tags for these gifts will be posted on a bulletin board in the main hallway. Please bring wrapped gifts with bulletin board tags attached to the church by Sunday, December 11. Additionally, as part of our Pauls Ministry program, we will provide breakfast and lunch foods for children during the winter holiday break from school. We are in need of the following foods: Boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios or Frosted Mini-Wheats Packets of instant oatmeal Pop Tarts Hot chocolate mix Canned or bottled apple juice and pineapple juice Granola breakfast bars Boxed fruit drinks Peanut butter Jelly Mayonnaise Relish Canned fruit Chicken noodle soup Saltine crackers Canned Vienna sausages Canned Spaghetti-Os, ravioli, or spaghetti Oodles of Noodles Macaroni and cheese Pudding cups Serving size bags of chips

Denbigh Presbyterian PrePre-Kindergarten

We had a lot to be thankful for at the Pre-Kindergarten during the month of November. On our school spirit days, our students donated 60 cans and boxes for the food closet. The children brought in enough items to fill 17 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We had so many items donated that we were able to give the leftover crayons, toys, and toiletries to the church to help with other church ministries, including a dozen extra tooth brushes that will be included in the toiletry kits during PORT. Our 3 year olds have hunted turkeys and our 4 year olds had a Thanksgiving Feast, but now we are preparing for Christmas! Our annual Christmas Chapel program will be held on Wednesday, December 7 and Thursday, December 8. The program will begin at 11:15 both mornings, so please come and join us as our children hear the Christmas story, sing songs, and ring bells. I am sure it will bring a smile to your face! Maggie Vincelette DPPK Director

Congratulations Lazaro Durruty and Crystal Ellis on their marriage on November 11.

Congratulations to Ron and Jeanne Bensten on the birth of granddaughter Abigail "Abby" Leigh Bensten who was born on November 9. Abby's parents are Jessica and Everett Bensten. Please keep Abby and her family in your prayers. Abby was born very prematurely, weighing 1 pound 5 ounces. She is hospitalized at CHKD in Norfolk.

Session News -- November 2011

Approved treasurers' reports for the church and Pre-K. Approved the 2012-2013 academic year budget for the Pre-K. Elected John McLeod clerk of session, Heather Schwarting treasurer, Ray Minch assistant treasurer and Martha Miller bookkeeper for 2012. Removed Rick and Helen Horner from the church roll. Hired Rusty Norton as Ministerial Intern effective immediately. Approved cessation of fund-raising for kitchen renovation as the project is completely funded and the work is complete. Approved dedication prayer during worship service on December 4. Dismissed the Kitchen Team with our gratitude. Received report from elder commissioner Rusty Norton from the October 2011 Presbytery of Eastern Virginia meeting. Approved the communion dates and mode of service for 2012. Called a congregational meeting for December 4, 2011 immediately following the worship service for the purpose of electing officers. Tabled review of membership rolls until December. Received informational reports from committees. Stewardship Committee reported that as of November 6 we had received 62 pledges in the amount of $170,294. (As of November 14, we have 72 pledges in the amount of $192,454.)

The Session has voted to hire Rusty Norton as Ministerial Intern. The purposes of this parttime position are twofold: to provide opportunities for the intern to gain varied experience in the church setting to further his practical skills for parish ministry and to provide support to the pastor and church leaders as the intern carries out assigned ministry tasks. The intern will support existing ministries and help initiate new ministries when appropriate and approved. Rusty holds a Master of Divinity degree and is under the care of the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia's Committee on Preparation for Ministry. Rusty also serves as a part-time chaplain at Riverside Hospital. Please welcome Rusty to the staff of Denbigh Presbyterian Church!

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Christmas Family Dinner

This years Christmas Family Dinner for the whole congregation will be on Sunday, December 11 at 5 PM. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. Watch for more details about our Christmas Family Dinner back by popular demand!

Debbie Richardson is originally from Elkin, North Carolina. She is looking forward to being an active member at Denbigh Presbyterian Church. Debbie works in Collegiate Athletics (Atlantic 10 Conference) and travels extensively for her job. Debbie loves and treasures her time with her church family.

Reserve these dates on your calendar!

November, all month Collect socks and underwear for PORT. Challenge Not Ready for Prime Timers December 6 Spirit of Norfolk Christmas Lunch Cruise. Cost is $37.00 per person and includes buffet lunch with non-alcoholic beverage, show, cruise, tax and gratuities. Contact Verni Saunders to add your name to the list December 31, 4:00 PM New Years Eve Open House at the home of Don and Charlotte Eason January 22, 11:45 AM 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off February 12, 11:45 AM Luncheon hosted by the Presbyterian Women and prepared and served by our High School Youth and their advisors March 23 and 24 Bus trip to Lancaster, PA, to see Jonah at Sight and Sound Theater. Cost is $295.00 per person, double occupancy and $335.00 per person, single occupancy. Price includes bus transportation, tour guide, 1 nights accommodation, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, Jonah, tour of the area with local guide, all taxes and gratuities except for the tour guide and driver. The trip will include a stop at Kitchen Kettle for shopping. Travel insurance is available. Contact Gail McLeod if you would like to go or would like more information. April 21, 5:30 AM Volunteer at Peninsula Foodbank

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Childrens and Youth Sunday School

We have completed our lessons on the Bible stories illustrated in our churchs stained glass windows. It was truly inspiring to go into the sanctuary each week and admire the stained glass windows that were so beautifully created by our very own church members. During the winter quarter our classes will be learning about the love of Jesus and the love of God. Our Kindergarten 3rd grade class will learn about Loving Jesus meeting Jesus, learning about his promises and our love for him, too. Our 4th & 5th graders will learn about the Exodus to Ruth and the redemptive acts of God in dealing with his covenant people. First topic what does redemptive mean??? Our Middle School Youth will learn more about the Bibles unifying theme of Gods covenant. What is Gods covenant and what does it mean in our lives today? Our High School Youth will talk about Knowing the God Who Is. How do we know God exists? Is being a Christian worth it? What is God like? Why do we suffer? Join us at 9:15 AM for FUN and FELLOWSHIP while learning about our FAITH. A light breakfast is provided. At Faith Weaver Friends, each child experiences an incredible, personal friendship with Jesus through opening celebrations, family-style dinner, Discovery Centers, Bible Study, recreation and journaling. The fall session of Faith Weaver Friends runs through November 30. Faith Weaver Friends is for children/youth entering Kindergarten to High school. We are also offering a Bible Study Class for adults while the kids are enjoying their activities. Wednesday evenings are for the whole family! The cost for the fall term is $20 per child or adult (this covers dinner). If you have more than one child involved, the cost for additional children is $15 per child, not to exceed $50.00 per family. Registration forms will be available on the youth board located in the education wing outside the office of the Director of Childrens/Youth Ministries. If you have any questions about the program or would like to help spread the love of Jesus on the childrens lives, please contact Liz Marshall at lizmarshall@denbighpres.org or call the church office at 8772048.

Attendance at Faith Weaver Friends

Date Children Adults 11/02 45 20 11/09 40 13 11/16 40 12

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Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Join the DPC youth and their families right after the worship service for an afternoon filled with holiday spirit. After a quick lunch at the church, we will travel to nearby retirement communities to spread Christmas cheer to the residents. Kelly has graciously agreed to accompany us on the piano as we sing some of our favorite holiday tunes. Dont miss out on this wonderful opportunity to share the joy of the season with others.

Youth Christmas Party

WHEN: WHERE: WHO: TIME: Friday, December 16 DPC Youth Room Middle and High School Youth 8:00PM to midnight (High School Youth will have a lock-in until 6AM) Join us for food, games, movies, service projects, music, and more!!

The Human Race

Its not just a Walk in the Park! Experience the seasons premier walk through the Newport News Park Celebration in Lights and simultaneously help DUCO raise funds to assist our neighbors in need. Join DUCO for The Human Race on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dont miss this amazing experience.

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Our Members and Friends

Joan Kiser Rhett Hickman Myrna Bickhart David and LuAnn Jusino Jerry Helms Amelia Britts daughter-in-law Dick Gray Carl and Lillie Gagliardi Jeanne Kent Marianne Williams father Michelle Ramdeholls mother and brother Trudy Bowmans husband Kathy Baldwins father Kelly Samarzeas father Leslie Maloney Jamie Eason Kay Atkinson Pete Buchanan Lorenzo Grant Logan Marchese Liz Marshalls father Stephanie Harris Anne Averys sister-in-law Benstens granddaughter Abigail

Our Military
Tom Joyce Robert Depp Todd Hall Jennifer Lambert David Powers Jonathan Graebener Bruce Baffer Caroline Joyce Lee Holfert David Baird Jacob Mayes Dan Barnhart Jill Miley Alisha Quinn John Quinn Pam Randall Kelly Keene David Burroughs

Pete Marshall James OSuna

Daniel Jones Lazaro Durruty

Our Deployed Military

Chris Rupp Mark Manoso Joel Silva Jacob Lindsay Ricardo Marquez Michael Shea Daniel Troyer Terri Minch Osner Ryan Jones (Son of Bill & Dee Jones) Jeff and Jennifer Hale Williams Rob Phelps

Our Missionaries in Haiti

Bruce and Deb Robinson

Serving in the Peace Corps

Kirk McCullough

CHURCH BUDGET
Actual Year to Date October 31, 2011 Total Income $ 247,518.71 Total Expenses $ 253,815.50 Net Difference $ (6,296.79)

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4 Jonathan Banner A5 Jim Hiltabidle and Becky Skaar 6 Amelia Britt 7 Megan Bishop 7 Sarah Manoso 8 Robbie Depp A10 John & Delores Fleming 12 Shelbey Burns A13 Steve & Betty Carr 15 George Brown 16 Dawn Hafner 17 Audra Baird A17 Lorenzo & Aurelia Grant A17 Doug & Lisa Spruill 19 David Alexander A19 Ken & Marcia Bowers 19 Kirk McCullough 20 Pete Marshall 21 Linda Ruggles 21 Ashlyn Hall A22 Bob & Liz Burroughs 22 Bette Johnson A24 Don & Myrna Bickhart 25 Jill Jones 25 Debbie Vollmer A26 Don & Charlotte Eason A29 David & LuAnn Jusino 29 Stephanie Harris

Dear Church Friends, Thank you for your concern while I have been off my feet. Your prayers, calls and cards are deeply appreciated. The yellow chrysanthemum from the Congregational Care Committee continues to brighten my days. Having such a caring church family is a blessing. Sincerely, Kay Atkinson Dear Friends, Thank you so much for thinking about us. The chrysanthemum is beautiful. Im sorry we missed you, Jeanne and Lee Kent Dear Congregational Care, Thank you so much for the lovely yellow mums. This color is my favorite. May God bless you. Love, Molly Capps Please accept this letter as an expression of thanks to the congregation of Denbigh Presbyterian Church for their support during my time of illness. As a church family, DPC surpasses other churches that we have been members of with respect to love, caring, support and friendship. Aurelia and I are thankful for the phone calls, prayers, cards, visits and other acts of kindness during a very difficult time of personal illness. My wish is that God will continue to bless us as a congregation that cares for each other and the people we have been called to serve. Love for Christ, Lorenzo Grant