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Volume 39

Issue 4Denbigh Presbyterian Church

Our Church Staff

Pastor

The Reverend Deborah Dail

Director of Childrens/Youth

Ministries

Liz Marshall

Director of Music Ministries

Kelly Samarzea

Administrative Assistant

Wanda Hale

Sexton Team

Mark, June, Lauren and Nick Tessarolo

Pre-Kindergarten Director

Maggie Vincelette

The Denbigh Digest ispublishedmonthly on the third or fourth

MondayThe deadline for items

to be included is 9:00 AMon that Monday

Comments or Questions?

Contact the church officeat 877-2048 or e-mail us atsession@denbighpres.org

April 26, 2011

Inside this issue:

Anniversary 1

Journey to the Cross 2

Worship//Charter Members 3

Outreach 4-7

Kitchen update 7

Fellowship 8

Stewardship 9

Childrens Ministry 9-10

Pre-Kindergarten/Finances 11

Congregational Care 12

Birthdays/Thank you 13

Calendar/SHARE/Schedules 14-16

Next IssueMay, 23, 2011 SAVE THE DATESSAVE THE DATESSAVE THE DATESSAVE THE DATES

DENBIGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHCELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY

LOOKING BACK WHILE MOVING FORWARD INFAITHOctober 15 & 16, 2011October 15 & 16, 2011October 15 & 16, 2011October 15 & 16, 2011

Details will be available as plans are solidified.We need to know where past members and friends are now! If you knowthe whereabouts of anyone who used to attend Denbigh PresbyterianChurch and has moved out of the area or just to another Church home,please give that information to Mary Lee Dunn. You can email it to herat artfullydunn@cox.net or drop it off in the church office.

Pictorial History CD PlannedPictorial History CD PlannedPictorial History CD PlannedPictorial History CD PlannedWe are compiling a pictorial history of the church as a gift to membersand friends of Denbigh Presbyterian. If you have any pictures of eventsthat took place at the church over the last 50 years please allow us toscan them for inclusion in this CD. We have quite a few from the first25 years, but we need to bring the events up to date. Your pictures will

be scanned and returned so start going through those old albums, boxes,drawers or where ever else photos go to hide!

Faith Journeys at Denbigh PresbyterianFaith Journeys at Denbigh PresbyterianFaith Journeys at Denbigh PresbyterianFaith Journeys at Denbigh PresbyterianYou may recall during our recent Consultation we were asked as part of

the questionnaire to describe an occasion when we felt particularly

moved in our faith. As part of the written history of the church we

would like to include more of these faith moments. Please be thinking of

times when you felt moved by the Spirit as you experienced a time of

worship, fellowship, ministry, or any other memorable moment you are

willing to share.

50 Years

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Please express my ap-preciation to all whoplanned, organized,and participated in theservices Thursdayevening. It was excel-lent in all respects.Bill Johnson

DEAR LIZ,

WE ARE DELIGHTED THAT FOLKS WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITYTO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS TONIGHT. IT IS TRULY ANAMAZING AND POWERFUL EXPERIENCE AND ONE THAT REQUIRED MUCH OFTHOSE INVOLVED IN MAKING IT HAPPEN. THE TESTIMONY OF YOUR LOVE FORCHRIST AND HIS CHILDREN WAS EVIDENT AT EVERY STATION. YOU ARE ATREASURED GIFT TO THIS CHURCH FAMILY AND WE THANK GOD FOR YOU.

PEGGY HARVEY

Liz, Deborah, and all of the helpers that made the Journey to the Cross a very humbling andrewarding experience. It was very moving for Becky and I and although Kendal is 6, we feltas though she obtained a greater understanding of our Lord and Savior and the concept of sin

and its impact on our daily lives. Outstanding job to all.

Thank you.

Jim Wightman

Liz Im still thinking about Journey to the Cross this morning and how powerful and

meaningful the experience was for me. To think that I had almost missed it has over-whelmed me. How often we miss the message, even when its right there just for thetaking. I sat thinking in the room of sin for quite some time. And then in my devotionsthis morning was this scripture Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness. (1Timothy 4:7)

Thanks to you and all those involved in creating the journey. Iris LewisIris LewisIris LewisIris Lewis

Cloud 6 Liturgical Dancers

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Church Record Active Membership (381)

Attendance 03/27 04/03 04/10 04/17 04/24

Worship 88 132 99 150 184

Nurseries 3 5 9 5 5

Sunday School 21 20 26 27

Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper

Please join us in celebrating the Lords Supper on Sunday, June 5,

2011. Please prayerfully prepare for the celebration of the LordsSupper.

William Creighton, Lucille M. Creighton, Edna Creighton *Diane Creighton, Donna Creighton, W. E. Creighton Jr. *

Harry Engle, Gloria Engle, Barbara Frye, Margaret Galloway *

Betty Graham, Linda Grinels, Harvey Hensley, Charles Kyle *

Gwen Kyle, Harriet Linkous, Ronald Morris, Peggy Morris *

Richard Osborne, Constance Osborne, Floyd Pond *

Rebecca Pond, Della Shingler, Janice Shingler, William Sword *

Donna Sword, Benjamin Smith, Constance Smith,

Woodrow W. Smith Jr., Christine Smith, Francis Wakefield *

Eva Wakefield, Thomas Wilkerson, Raymond Wilson, W.V. Eken *

Deborah Eken, William T. Eken II, Vi Eken, Genevieve Styne, Karl F. Styne *

Any information about these charter members or

surviving family members will be helpful.

Contact the church office or Mary Lee Dunn, at artfullydunn@cox.net

HELP US FIND THESE CHARTER MEMBERS

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If we bring just one food itemIf we bring just one food itemIf we bring just one food itemIf we bring just one food item

every Sunday. . .every Sunday. . .every Sunday. . .every Sunday. . .Some suggestions for DUCOs pantry:

Meat Peanut butter Fruit Jelly/Jam Cereal Spaghetti sauce Pasta Potatoes Beans Canned meals (stew,

ravioli, etc.)

Rice Dry milk (individualpkgs.)

Jello Baby food and formulaFood items should be

canned/boxed/non-perishable

. . . the shelves would. . . the shelves would. . . the shelves would. . . the shelves would

never be bare.never be bare.never be bare.never be bare.

S.H.A.R.E.May 2011 S.H.A.R.E. order can be placed the week ofMay 2-6, 2011. The order will be placed on Monday, May9 at 10:00 AM and will be distributed in the Narthex areaof Denbigh Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 21from 7:00-7:30 AM. All orders must be picked up by 7:30AM. Volunteers cannot be held responsible for orders

which are not picked up.

In April, we began volunteering at the new Food Bank location at 2401 AluminumDrive in Hampton. It is on the corner of Aberdeen and Aluminum Drive in Cope-land Industrial Park. It is across from Wendys. Our Middle School Youth groupwill volunteer on May 21, 2011. The telephone number at the Food Bank will re-

main the same: 757-596-7188.

The High School youth will be running the bakesale booth for Zunis Day in the Country. Weneed your help to supply goodies like cookies,

brownies, cakes and breads that will be offeredfor sale. Please individually wrap cookies,

brownies and other small items. Drop them offat DPC by Friday, April 29. Label them for Zuniand place them on the kitchen counter. ContactLisa Canaday at 874-2394 if you have ques-

tions.Thank you for your support!

**A Day in the Country will be held on Satur-

day, April 30from 10 AM to 3 PM. The event is

open to the public and serves as a fundraiser for

Presbyterian Homes and Family Services of

Zuni. Anyone who is interested in attending

should contact Lisa Canaday.

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The Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center's 2011 Banquet and Benefit Auction will be onThursday, May 19 at the Point Plaza Suites and Conference Center, Newport News. Theevent is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features a silent auction, dinner and live auction. Tick-ets are $65. This is the Center's major fundraising event for the Client Assistance Fund. Penin-sula Pastoral Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization that offers professional counselingand consulting in a faith context.

Are You In Need of Support and Counseling? Trained to integrate the gifts of behavior sci-ence and faith, the counselors at Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center (PPCC) care for peoplewho are dealing with marriage or family tensions, anxiety, depression, spiritual distress, work-

place issues and other concerns. PPCC treats adults, adolescents and children and works

within the financial means of its clients. The Counseling Center hopes to help people to bemore at peace with themselves and with each other. In times of stress and in times of growth,feel free to call PPCC at 873-2273.

Our 11-week Womens Bible Study has concluded. Thank you to Iris Lewis for organizing thestudy. Thank you to our small group leaders: Debbie Ames, Sandi Murawski, Kristi Spivey,Jane Martin and Deborah Dail. Thank you to Alicia Lewis and Debbie Vigilante for providing

childcare.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

at 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Room

Hosted by the senior high youth

in support of Relay for Life

Your donations will benefit the American Cancer Society

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Are you interested in going on the next Haiti Mission Trip?

The trip will be January 2012

You must be 18 years or older

You must commit to at least 2 fundraisers You must commit to being on the team by June 2011

Church members will have first priority

Church members will need to contribute 40% of total trip cost

Non church members will need to contribute 60% of total trip cost

We will have a brief meeting of those interested on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in the confer-ence room immediately following church. It will be brief so that all those interestedmay attend the Relay for Life Lasagna Lunch.

Stop by Ten Thousand Villages,11820 Merchants Walk, Suite 102, Newport News

on Sunday, May 1, between 12 noon - 6 PM

as we donate 15% of our sales this day

in support of DUCO.

Denbigh United Christian Outreach

envisions a united Peninsula faith community,

partnering with community resources,to help those most in need.

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Kitchen Fund and Renovations

Our Kitchen Team has been hard at work making plans to improve our kitchen so that we maybetter serve our congregation and community. As we reported in the Session Notes of lastmonthsDigest, the Session has authorized the Kitchen Team to move forward with renova-

tions to the kitchen, utilizing the money in the Kitchen Fund. Currently we have $19,607.68

in the Kitchen Fund.

Below is an update on what is planned, the costs (to date) and an expected timeline.

1. The electrical work is complete and we have one more inspection. Total cost: $3,243(Because of some necessary modification and additions, the final cost of $3,243 is $818higher than originally anticipated.)

2. The range/oven and convection oven have been delivered and installed.

3. The sink has been delivered and is being stored until the plumber comes.

4. New flooring has been put down in most of the kitchen.

5. We anticipate delivery and installation of the new cabinets in early May. The plumbing

and sink installation will be done after the cabinets are in.6. The existing closet will be expanded.

7. The kitchen will painted.

8. At this point we have spent $3,243 for electrical work, $720.00for light fixtures and$9,987.00 to Crest for the range/oven, convection oven, sink and delivery expenses.

9. Thank you for your generous gifts of $19,607.68 to date.

FURNITURE ONLY SALE!!! A sale of furniture and related items will take place on Fri-day, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at the church. It will be a yard sale format but will includeonly furniture and related items. The proceeds go toward the cost of the home renovationwhich is well underway. If you have pieces to donate, can transport the donated items of oth-ers, provide a pickup vehicle or can work the sale between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM oneither day please contact Jan Spruill at 877-6136. We ask that the donated furniture be deliv-

ered to the church between May 2 and May 5.

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Saturday, July 23: Volunteer for Food Bank

If you have any ideas for a gathering for our group, or would like to host something, please

contact Randi Green at 877-3523 ordavenrand@cox.net.

Prime Timers at Living Passover, Williamsburg, Virginia

May 21, 10:00 AM Adopt-a-Spot and pay-for-your-own pizza lunch afterwards.Sign up on May 8 and 15

June 5, 11:45 AM Host Graduates Reception. Sign up to provide food on May 22

and 29

June 7 - Boat ride to Tangier Island and lunch at Hilda Crocketts Chesapeake Houseon the island. Boat ride is $25.00, lunch is $19.00+tip, ride to Reedsville is $10.00towards gas. Reservations will be taken on May 8 and 15

Senior Police Academy students get to

try the Segway

Prime Timers working at the Food Bank

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Faith Weaver Friends Themes

Our last night of Faith Weaver Friends for this academic year is May 4.The theme is Cinco de Mayo. Thank you to everyone who has sup-

ported this ministry.

Attention all High School Boys Are you a junior or senior and still trying to figure out whatto do after graduation? Maybe youre in 9th or 10th grade and just have questions about whatnext year is going to be like, or what crowd to hang around or avoid! Being in high school

brings with it many opportunities and challenges; deciding how to handle each one may not be

so easy.Thats one reason we have put together a weekend at Makemie Woods called C2 (Changes &Choices) as a chance to spend time with your friends from DPC sharing experiences, dealingwith challenges, discussing options after high school or goals you have and how to reach them.We will also be participating in team building exercises, and a bunch of fun activities like zip-lines, canoeing, games and working on a service project.

Date May 20-22

Cost is only $30 and includes 2 nights lodging, 3 meals on Saturday & Breakfast on Sunday

Contact Pete Marshall at 874-3672 or 876-3841 for more information.

Ash Wednesday Offering Goes to Menchville House

We contributed $119.00 to Menchville House through our Ash Wednesday

Offering.

Maundy Thursday Offering for Pre-K Scholarship FundEach year our Maundy Thursday offering benefits our Pre-K Scholarship

Fund, which helps families with tuition costs as need arises. This year we gave

$189.00.

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

To date, we have contributed $1,304.00 to this years One Great Hour ofSharing Offering.

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Zunis A Day in the Country

On Saturday, April 30, we will meet at DPC at8:00 AM and carpool to Zuni. HS youth and

rising 9th graders will run the bake sale booth for the event which is hosted by Presbyte-

rian Homes and Family Services. Be sure to bring spending money since there are games,

food, raffles, etc. We will return to DPC around 4:00 PM.

******All HS youth, whether attending or not, are asked to provide individually wrapped

baked goods for the sale. They do not have to be homemade. Please place them on the

kitchen counter on Friday, April 29.

Its time to register!!!Go to the website below and the team page forThe John Knox Knights should be displayed.From there, you can sign up to participate in Relay for Life which is being held at CNUs PO-MOCO Stadium on Friday, June 3, 2011. The cost for registration is $10.00 and includes aRelay t-shirt.

If you would rather register in person, please contact Lisa Canaday.

WEBSITE:

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TRteam_id=921639&pg=team&fr_id=33505

Coming Soon:

Relay For LifeMark your calendar and join DPC youth at POMOCO Stadium at CNU

Friday, June 3, 2011

Youth will be selling luminaries for The American Cancer Society during the month of May.Suggested donation is $10.00. Purchase your luminary in honor/memory of loved ones. Each

luminary will be placed along the track at POMOCO Stadium during the Relay for Life.Thank you for your support.

Sunday, May 22, 2011 Lasagna Luncheonat 12:00 noon in the fellowship room Hosted by the senior high youth

in support of Relay for Life

Your donations will benefit the American Cancer Society

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Kitchen Building Fund Status

April 24, 2011

$19,607.68

CHURCH BUDGET

Actual Year to Date March 31, 2011Total Income $ 70,755.75

Total Expenses $ 72,792.14

Net Difference $ [2,036.39]

Denbigh Presbyterian Pre-Kindergarten was awarded a four star quality rating throughthe Virginia Star Quality Initiative! The Office of Early Childhood Development and VirginiaEarly Childhood Foundation worked together to create the Quality Rating and Improvement

System.

A rater came to visit four different classes on separate days in late January and earlyFebruary. She was looking at everything from the types and frequency of interactions betweenstaff members and students (for example: questioning techniques, greetings, conversations atsnack time, etc.) to the numbers of specific materials on hand for the children to use (for ex-ample: the number of blocks, art materials, cozy areas, etc.). In addition, the rater asked ques-tions of the staff regarding training, evaluations, private areas for staff and their belongings,and the general climate of the school. Paperwork was submitted that documented the staff tochild ratios, teacher qualifications and training, and other program information.

All of this information was put together into a report and a rating that wasawarded in April. The rating categories and our scores for each can be viewed at the QRISwebsite: http://epm.virginiainteractive.org/qris/result.aspx?id=471&template=sb.master

I am so proud to say that we earned a four star rating, and at the time I am writing thiswe actually scored the most points of any program that has been evaluated in Newport News!I am so happy with the staff and the program here at Denbigh Presbyterian, and I hope thatyou will join me in congratulating our teachers!

Maggie Vincelette

Director, DPPK

Denbigh Presbyterian PreDenbigh Presbyterian PreDenbigh Presbyterian PreDenbigh Presbyterian Pre----KindergartenKindergartenKindergartenKindergarten

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I wish to extend a sincere thank you for your

thoughts and prayers during my recent surgery andpost-surgery recovery period. I truly appreciate the

beautiful prayer shawl delivered to me by the Con-gregational Care Committee, the get-well cards, the

telephone calls, and visitations while I was hospital-ized. Thanks again for all your support.

Charles Miller

I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to my DPC

family for the prayers, cards, visits from Deborahand especially to my back row(s) Presbyterians,

shepherds Anne Avery, Sara Crippen and Pat Smith.I feel truly blessed to have had such good support

during my hospitalization and recuperation.

Sincerely,

Sara Sue Law

Congratulations toKay Atkinson on the birth of

her great-granddaughter,

Angelina Catherine.

Gay Goble would like everyone to know how muchshe appreciated all the prayers, thoughts and cardsthat the good people of DPC made on her behalfwhen she had surgery recently. Praise God!!

1 Robert Ragsdale

3 Marcie Lynn

A3 Mark and Nita Potts

A4 Rusty & Penny Norton

A5 Jeff & Casey Nance

5 Heather Jones

5 LuAnn Jusino

5 Rita Stevens

7 Shirlie Anson

10 Jack Tuftie

13 Jettie Watts13 Geoff Rogers

13 Katelynn Powers

A14 Steve & Linda Ruggles

16 Ray Minch

16 Helen Thiessen

16 Jackie LedBetter

18 Kendal Wightman

18 Shirley Aiken

18 Bill Jones

19 JoAnn Phelan20 Helen Horner

22 Cami Clark

22 Curtis Troyer

24 Bill Carter

26 Seth Jones

26 Ken Bowers

29 Trudy Bowman

29 Emily Potts

Thank you for your prayers, visits, flowers and the

wonderful support DPC has given to me and myfamily during my hospital and rehabilitation. Lillie

and Rita appreciated the support more than words

can say.

Sincerely,

Carl and Lillie Gagliardi

Rita Stevens

Russell Wade ScottJessica Brooke Moore

Married, April 16, 2011

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Benjamin Harris Carr

Sarah Lynne Terry

Married, March 11, 2011

Congratulations to Earl and Sandie Dashiell,proud grandparents of Andrew Finch. An-drew was born on Easter Sunday, April 24.Proud parents are Heather and Frank Finch.