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1 New Covenant Connection New Covenant Presbyterian Church Web: www.newcov-church.org Email: [email protected] Phone: (302)378-4446 February 2020 Volume 60 (Continued on page 2) Dear Friends, We may not want to admit it, but there is simply no denying it: Ministry in the Protestant church in the 21 st century is a lot different than it used to be, and it is oftentimes difficult. Many people have observed that there seems to be a vacuum of vision – of ideas and strategies – with which to re- spond to the growing disparity between the life and ministry of the congregation, and the real lives of people in our society. Most mainline churches are declining numerically, and one of the major reasons is that they only try to take care of their mem- bers. The world has changed faster than the church, and it is time for the church to catch up, and learn to speak in ways the world can understand. The situation is NOT hopeless, though, for all the power and wisdom and relevance the church will ever need, is within peo- ple who have consciously chosen to live as disciples of the risen Christ. So, when the church focuses on teaching – training – empowering – encouraging – supporting – and challenging peo- ple to live out their calling as disciples of Jesus Christ, then, the power of Christs life will surge through the church and wonderful, grace-filled, life-giving things will begin to hap- pen. We might call it a POWER SURGE of the Holy Spirit alive and at work in the church. In the 1950s, membership in a church implied loyalty and ob- ligation. In todays cultural context, membership has come to imply prerogatives. Many people who sit in the pews/chairs on Sunday have come to think of church membership in ways anal- ogous to how the fitness crowd views membership in a gym or Pastors Article 1-2 Arts Ministry 3 Christian Education 3 Youth Group Congregational Life 4-5 News from the Pews Polar Bear Plunge Progressive Dinner Fishers New phone #’s Supper Club Souper Bowl DeaconsMinistry 6 Evangelism Ministry 6 Mission Ministry 7-8 Session Highlights 9 Clerk/Treasurers Reports Stewardship Ministry 10 Worship Ministry 11-12 Editor Update 13 2020 Whos Who 14 Calendar 15 (includes church activities, birthdays, anniversaries, and outside group building use) INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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New Covenant Connection New Covenant Presbyterian Church

Web: www.newcov-church.org

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (302)378-4446

February 2020 Volume 60

(Continued on page 2)

Dear Friends,

We may not want to admit it, but

there is simply no denying it: Ministry in

the Protestant church in the 21st century

is a lot different than it used to be, and

it is oftentimes difficult. Many people

have observed that there seems to be a

vacuum of vision – of ideas and strategies – with which to re-

spond to the growing disparity between the life and ministry of

the congregation, and the real lives of people in our society.

Most mainline churches are declining numerically, and one of

the major reasons is that they only try to take care of their mem-

bers. The world has changed faster than the church, and it is

time for the church to catch up, and learn to speak in ways the

world can understand.

The situation is NOT hopeless, though, for all the power and

wisdom and relevance the church will ever need, is within peo-

ple who have consciously chosen to live as disciples of the risen

Christ. So, when the church focuses on teaching – training –

empowering – encouraging – supporting – and challenging peo-

ple to live out their calling as disciples of Jesus Christ, then, the

power of Christ’s life will surge through the church and

wonderful, grace-filled, life-giving things will begin to hap-

pen. We might call it a POWER SURGE of the Holy Spirit alive

and at work in the church.

In the 1950s, membership in a church implied loyalty and ob-

ligation. In today’s cultural context, membership has come to

imply prerogatives. Many people who sit in the pews/chairs on

Sunday have come to think of church membership in ways anal-

ogous to how the fitness crowd views membership in a gym or

Pastor’s Article 1-2

Arts Ministry 3

Christian Education 3

Youth Group

Congregational Life 4-5

News from the Pews

Polar Bear Plunge

Progressive Dinner

Fisher’s New phone #’s

Supper Club

Souper Bowl

Deacons’ Ministry 6

Evangelism Ministry 6

Mission Ministry 7-8

Session Highlights 9

Clerk/Treasurer’s Reports

Stewardship Ministry 10

Worship Ministry 11-12

Editor Update 13

2020 Who’s Who 14

Calendar 15

(includes church activities,

birthdays, anniversaries, and

outside group building use)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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(Pastor’s article, continued from page 1)

health club. This model of ministry is also called the mainte-

nance model of ministry – maintaining the institution for the

sake of its members. In that sense, being a “member” of a

church simply means your name is on the roll, and you get cer-

tain perks that come with membership.

The greatest weakness of this membership model has been

the loss of vision for the true mission – or calling – of the

church, since it has mainly focused on keeping its members

happy. Scripture is clear that the mission or purpose of the

church is the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make

DISCIPLES (not members) of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching

them to observe all that I have commanded you.” So, if we are

to be about making disciples, rather than members, what are

we to do?

Making the move from a membership emphasis to a disci-

pleship one is not easy, for changing the mindset, values and

behavior patterns of any community is difficult at best. For one

thing, the view and role of the pastor changes. Rather than be-

ing a chaplain or manager whose central task is to meet all the

needs and desires of the church’s members, the pastor is called

to focus on providing the vision - raising up and training other

leaders - and creating useful change, to move the church for-

ward.

This is quite different from being a manager who focuses on

maintaining the present system. As the pastor, I believe I am

called to seek to lead the congregation to be a vital church,

where faithful discipleship is the goal for us all. This commit-

ment would raise the bar, in a way, to encourage members to

be disciples, not to the level of perfection, but to the level of

passionate follower-ship. Rather than being the primary doer of

ministry, as pastor, I seek to become a spiritual catalyst through

whom the Holy Spirit encourages, equips, directs, and strength-

ens the faith of those whom I love and serve.

Members of a church can

regularly come to worship, pray,

sing and affirm their faith. Disci-

ples, on the other hand, have

faith that translates into changed

attitudes and behaviors, and this

is far more than simple agree-

ment with a creed or confession.

As your pastor, I am personally

committed to being a faithful dis-

ciple of Jesus Christ, and I will

work with your leaders toward

that same goal; but, it takes the

whole Body of Christ partnering

to release the power of the Holy

Spirit in this church.

Over time, you will hear me

talk about the Marks of Disci-

pleship. They are essential

practices that will move us, as

individuals, and as a congrega-

tion, toward true discipleship.

As we consider these practices

which will strengthen our faith,

please be in prayer for our

church as we seek to be faithful

to God’s call to committed Chris-

tian discipleship. May we be led

to increasingly LOVE (God and

others), – GROW (in our disci-

pleship), and – SERVE (both

within and outside of church).

That is what true discipleship

looks like.

Your partner in ministry,

Carol

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Arts Ministry

2016 Banners for the Githima Church in Kenya

Kenya Banner Meeting

February 9th,

following worship

It’s time to begin working on our 6

th

set of banners for Kenya.

Join us on February 9th, following

worship, join us for a brief meeting to evaluate designs and plan a produc-tion schedule.

New Bible Study at NCPC

Sunday mornings at 8:45

and

Tuesday mornings at 9:30

Romans Bible Study by Max Lucado

Key Themes: All people are in need of a rela-

tionship with God. God has prepared for that relationship

through his own sacrifice. Faith is the requirement of that relationship. Forgiveness is available from God for every-

one.

Please consider joining one of these study groups. Sign-up at the rear of the sanctuary if you would like us to order you a book - $8 each. Or you can order online at the following link: https://www.christianbook.com/life-lessons-from-romans-ebook/max-lucado/9780310086413/pd/92943EB?event=AAI

Christian Education Ministry

YOUTH GROUP

ADVENTURE

Don’t just bounce,

LAUNCH into a memorable

and unique event!

Saturday, February 15,

2020

at Launch Trampoline Park Newark.

200 Interchange Blvd. Newark. DE.

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Cost $22.00

Contact Carol McBride

267 994 1623 or 302 378

5359.

Watch your kids have a blast bouncing off

our walls!

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Elizabeth Stoeker is training for the Appoquinimink cross-country

track team. She has reached an eight mile milestone!

Ethan Stoeker is playing soccer at Appoquinimink High School and

also for an independent weekend group. Mom, Carolyn, keeps

busy watching both of her kids sports events and providing transpor-

tation!

Former NCPC member, Lois Houston, joined the choir for one Sun-

day in January. She was visiting family in the area and made a re-

turn visit to her NCPC family too.

Debbie Hudson's father, Richard, is being scheduled for surgery.

Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Norma Dunn's granddaughter, Alicia, is having hip surgery. Please

keep this teenager in your prayers for healing.

Craig and Betty Lou Schafer also need our healing prayers for their

health issues.

Alice Megonigal is healing well and will start rehab in early February for her broken ankle. Her husband, Bob, recovered well from his surgery.

Mitchell Urban will be participating in

the Polar Bear Plunge in February. The

event this year is dedicated to the Special

Olympics of Delaware.

Polar Bear Plunge The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, held annually on

the first Sunday in February, has developed into a

truly unique Delaware tradition, and is Special

Olympics Delaware (SODE)'s most significant fund-

raiser.

WHAT IS IT? Over 3,000 individuals, who we

fondly call "Bears," take the plunge into the icy At-

lantic Ocean during the height of winter!

WHY DO IT? Special Olympics Delaware has

been changing the lives of Delawareans since 1971.

Through sports training and competition in 19

sports, more than 4,200 athletes with intellectual

disabilities have proven that, given the chance, no

disability is too great to overcome.

Congregational Life

Congregational Life , continued on page 5

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Hospitality begins at the Adams'

house and ends with desserts at the

Casey's house. John Hetterly will be

coordinating this church event.

Carol’s new Delaware cell number:

(302) 563-0556

Jay’s new Delaware cell number:

(302) 563-7827

which is the numerical version of his

company’s name - All Star Construction

(All Star Construction)

(302) 563-STAR

New phone

numbers for

Carol and Jay

Fisher!

Hoping to resume Small Group Suppers

this month. If you are interested in host-

ing or participating, please contact Con-

gregational Life chair, John Hetterly, or

Carol Fisher, our pastor.

Souper Bowl

Sunday

February 2

Don’t forget to bring

your can of soup to

church!

Congregational Life (Congregational Life, continued from page 4)

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Deacons’ Ministry For those with health concerns:

Alice Megonigal

Bob Megonigal

Betty Lou Schafer

Craig Schafer

Earlene Kelter

Felicia

Harry Kidd

Judy & Don Cooke’s daughter

Melissa’s dad

Richard Claveloux

Ruth Keiderling

For those who have suffered loss:

Pam Kidd on the recent loss of her mom

The family of Terry Pyle

For our church:

That the Holy Spirit will guide us and lead

us into the future God has planned for us.

The first meeting was held on January 28, for the pur-

pose of brainstorming new ideas for evangelism and out-

reach.

Following dinner, the committee began it’s work by re-

organizing. To establish a starting point, the committee

took an inventory of our current outreach efforts (website,

social media, events, etc.). Next we worked on setting

some goals for our 2020 campaigns and activities by ask-

ing, “How are we going to define ‘success’ in our evange-

lism efforts? With our baseline in place, and a set of

goals clearly defined,

we will create and ex-

ecute a plan for a

successful outreach

ministry in 2020

Evangelism & Outreach Ministry

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NCPC Receives Certification for 2019-2021 as a Hunger Action Congregation

Meet the NCPC Hunger Action ministry team: Jane

Adams, Pam Leeson, Barbara Montazella, Paul Will-

banks, Nancy Carol Willis, and Pat Wright.

PCUSA has developed a process to acknowledge

the faithful work of Presbyterians around the country

who are responding to the biblical call to help alleviate

hunger and end its causes. NCPC’s support of the

Neighborhood House food pantry and Our Daily Bread

soup kitchen come readily to mind, but we are doing

much more. In order to become certified as a Hunger

Action Congregation, NCPC qualified in the following

six categories.

1. Hunger Alleviation: NCPC volunteers make and serve First Friday lunch at the Our Daily

Bread (ODB) soup kitchen; an NCPC member serves on the ODB Board. For 25 years

NCPC has collected food items and donated money to support the Neighborhood House

food pantry. One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) annual offering helps support hunger pro-

grams globally. 400 NCPC and community volunteers pack 50,000 meals annually through

Rise Against Hunger (Most meals go for school students in developing countries); an NCPC

member serves on the Steering Committee.

2. Development Assistance: A NCPC member serves on the Board and actively volunteers

with Family Help transitional housing. A NCPC member volunteers at the Victory Village

house for homeless veterans. The OGHS annual offering supports hunger initiatives and the

self-development of peoples globally.

3. Hunger Education: In 2019 the NCPC congregation studied and implemented the Daniel

Plan (based upon the first book in Daniel) to encourage healthy eating and lifestyle habits -

fewer doughnuts/more veggies as church hospitality options. In 2020 NCPC plans to support

through Outreach Foundation a feeding program in a church/school in Kenya that NCPC

volunteers will help build. NCPC members sponsor children through Compassion Interna-

tional, which provides food, medical, and Bible programs to children in poverty.

4. Lifestyle Integrity: NCPC recycles its trash, and we recently joined the Presbyterian Cof-

fee Project for the purpose of displaying fair trade literature and serving fair trade products

during church fellowship events. (Continued on page 8)

Mission Ministry

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Mission Ministry (Continued from page 7)

5. Corporate and Public Policy Witness: NCPC members are active in state and local public

affairs and policy. The NCPC Hunger Action Team plans to speak with our State Repre-

sentative, and we have ordered the Offering of Letters on Bread to the World Toolkit and col-

lateral materials.

6. Worship: A Hunger Action worship service is scheduled for November 22 in conjunction with

our annual holiday food drive. In June NCPC is sending its 6th service team to Kenya to build

a church and school that offer feeding programs for children and to build relationships with

our Kenyan sisters and brothers. While there, we actively participate in worship services and

school programs. On returning home we share our activities during worship and through spe-

cial programs.

Here's how you can GET INVOLVED!! Rise Against Hunger:

February 25, 7:00 p.m. Informational Meeting at the church

Pat Wright, Barb Montazella, Paul Willbanks, Ministry Leaders

This year we hope to have an NCPC team participate.

March 14, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon MOT Charter High School

Pack 50,000 meals for developing countries.

Sunday, May 3 Compassion Child Sponsorship Nancy Carol Willis, Ministry Leader, 302-378-7274

Kenya School Supplies Nancy Carol Willis, Paul Willbanks, 410-829-9161, Ministry leaders. The goal is to collect 200 pounds of school supplies. Collection due May 24.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: Nancy Carol Willis, Ministry Leader Why not pack a shoebox every month in 2020? November 15 is the due date.

November 22 Hunger Action Sunday

The entire service will be hunger themed in time for our Thanksgiving food collection

Neighborhood House Food Pantry

Ministry Leader Jane Adams

302-378-4487

Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen:

NCPC members

serve a monthly

First Friday lunch.

Ministry Leader

Pat Wright

500-415-0999

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SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

December Financials

December showed a deficit of 1,307. This was largely due to year end payroll expendi-tures of 3,500. In January the church was able to donate $457 each to Family Help and Victory Village. These were funds from the last two Christmas Eve services.

Monthly Contributions

(Pledges, Non-Pledge and Open Plate)

10,742

All Other Income 41

Total Income 10,783

Missions

Buildings & Grounds 1,045

Finance/Operations 403

Personnel 10,642

Total Expenses 12,090

Net Income/Difference (1,307)

Beginning this year, Dr. Fisher will be providing training and/or educa-

tion at each session meeting. She began by sending two articles to the

elders with their session packets in order to facilitate discussion at the

meeting. The articles were: Reversing Unwelcoming Welcome Habits

(Peter Marty) and Seek Balance in Membership Development (Tom

Ehrich).

Dr. Fisher is now serving on the IGNITE committee of the Presbytery

and will bring back details of how the funds are designated. The Session

will continue to look for opportunities to apply for grants to fund NCPC

ministries.

Due to other commitments, Dr. Fisher indicated a moderator is needed to head up the Vision

Task Force. She expressed her willingness to suggest and launch new ideas but wants to ensure

that others are involved and can help carry them forward. The Vision Task Force is having their

next meeting on Feb. 9th. Session made the following referrals:

Worship Committee: Create honoraria guidelines provided by church staff and facilities.

Evangelism Committee: Reach out to remaining inactive families with letter.

Stewardship Committee: Explore fundraising opportunities.

Took the following actions:

Elected Nancy Carol Willis as Commissioner to the March 6th meeting of the New Castle Presby-

tery. Nancy will also be leading a workshop at the Presbytery meeting.

Approved a week of Study Leave in March for the pastor to attend the first session of Credo - a

conference sponsored by the Board of Pensions that pastors may cultivate wholeness - their spiritu-

Brian Lindgren, Clerk

Chuck Boyce, Asst. Clerk

Cyndi Daniels,

Treasurer

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Income for January 2020 is as follows:

Item

Needed Per Month

Actual

Pledged Income $9042 $8569

Other Income $3743 $2320

Total $12,785 $10,889

Stewardship Ministry

Stewardship Update

By Ben Urban

A Word About Per Capita PER CAPITA is “the tie that binds” — annu-

al support that unites the entire church in the

ongoing and essential work that guides the Of-

fice of the General Assembly, and the life of the

Presbyterian Church (USA). Empowered by

the Holy Spirit, the Office of the General As-

sembly encourages the Presbyterian Church

(USA) to be a people of hope ~ Seeking togeth-

er the mind of Christ; Working for justice and

mercy in the world; and Participating in God’s

continual reformation of the church.

Per capita for 2020 is $30 per member.

When each of us pays our own per capita in

addition to our regular giving, it means we do

not have to take than money out of our 2020

Budget or our reserves.

Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings

with your most gracious favor and further

us with your continual help, that in all our

works begun, continued, and ended in

you we may glorify your holy name, and

finally, by your mercy, obtain everlasting

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Worship Ministry

Service with Imposition of Ashes

February 26th

7:00 p.m.

Lent begins this month with Ash Wednesday. I have included the lectionary readings for the

month for anyone who might like to use them for devotional purposes or a Bible Study:

February 2: Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18:-31, Matthew 5:1-12

February 9: Isaiah 58:1-9a, Psalm 112:1-9, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, Matthew 5:13-20

February 16: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 5:21-37

February 23: Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2 or 99, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9

February 26: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Transfiguration Sunday

February 23rd

Transfiguration celebrates the glorious revelation of God in Jesus Christ.

Jesus' radiant appearance on the mountaintop evokes the glory of the Lord

on Mt Sinai. Here, as at his baptism, God claims him as a beloved child, in

whom God is well pleased.

Though the date of Easter varies, the majority of the Lenten season occurs during March. In

fact, the word Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon words lenctentid (meaning “March”)

and lencten (meaning “spring”). The first reference to Lent dates back to 325 AD, in one of the 20

canons decreed at the council of Nicaea. By the eighth century, Christians started observing Lent,

and a 10th-century monk named Aelfric connected the use of ashes and “the Lenten fast” to the pre

-Easter period.

A Prayer for Ash Wednesday

Psalm 51:1-3, 10-12

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love;

according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.

Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

For I know my transgressions. Create in me a pure heart, O God,

and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence

or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation

and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.

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Request For Your Help In Worship

Friends, what a privilege it is to worship our God who created, redeemed and sustains us. Worship is one of the central acts we have, where we can draw closer to God and one another, and so we are called to do everything possible to make our worship services transformative experiences. Our pastor crafts all of the parts of the service to be parts of a whole, in which she prays that the Holy Spirit will speak in and through her. We have a little more than 1 hour per week where we are called to turn toward God, and turn away from anything else that dis-

tracts us from our God-given mission and purpose.

First, it is simply a practical reality that we all have limited time and, as much as possible, Carol tries to limit what she plans, so as not to keep us too long. But we just never know how many announcements and/or prayer concerns the congregation will have on any given Sunday. And so, these are both areas where we need your help.

(1) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please plan ahead in regard to things you want to share with the congregation. Our goal is to have an announcement insert for the bulletin that is COMPLETE. To that end, please send in any announcements you have by Thursday morning at 10 am. This will allow us to print all the announcements with pertinent details. That way, you can take the announce-ment insert home, having all the information you need. And it will allow us to shorten the time in worship for oral announcements, simply directing your attention to the printed insert, and encouraging you to read over it. The Session has adopted this same procedure for committee reports. The elders send in all reports to the pastor who compiles them and sends a packet of materials out to be read PRIOR to their meeting. This shortens the meetings. So, when we adopt this same procedure for announcements, it should shorten the time allotted for announce-ments, and provide you with written information that you may need. In that way, our worship can maintain focus on our scriptural theme for the day, and allow us to encounter the living God.

(2) PRAYER CONCERNS: Have no doubt that both God and your church family deeply care about you. On the other hand, it may be best for us all, and provide you with a deeply personal level of care, if you limit the sharing of personal concerns in worship, and choose to speak to the pastor or a deacon to provide you with the care you need. We also need to be careful and sensitive in regard to sharing personal information about others. We are all aware of HIPA guidelines, and although we are not a medical facility, we still need to honor boundaries of privacy. So, in order to be respectful of all and to have a fulfilling worship experience, please limit your sharing to the person’s name and their essential issue, without providing details of their story. You will receive the care you need, plus we can remember others in our prayers without knowing all the specifics of their issue. There is no need to worry because God knows their needs, and we can stay focused on the true purpose of worship – a place where the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for God’s service in the world. If we can shorten the amount of time needed for sharing concerns, we can continue to honor our God, without losing sight of the need to lift up concerns in prayer. This congregation provides pastoral care through the pastor and the deacons, so all should feel cared for, whatever their need may be Both our pastor and the deacons are available to provide prayer, support, rides, and an occasional meal PLUS we want everyone to experience vital worship.

Friends, please take this article in the spirit in which it is intended - to maximize the positive impact we can have from BOTH fulfilling worship services PLUS the pastoral care we all need and appreciate when our spiritual tanks feel very empty.

Your Worship Team

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You have probably noticed the many changes in our news-

letter over the past several months. Carol and Melanie took on

this task and did the best they could. Unfortunately, it took

much more time than they had imagined. And yet, God provid-

ed. When Sandy Boyce rotated off of Session, she decided

that she could be of assistance in regard to the newsletter. So,

meet your new editor. If you want something added to our

monthly newsletter, let Sandy know. But please remember that

there are deadlines and we like to include news about upcom-

ing events and share highlights of past events (especially in-

cluding pictures). Thank you, Sandy!

Can you please help?

This is a picture of a kitchen faucet that is very

similar to one we have in the church’s kitchen.

But we have a PROBLEM,

and we need EVERYONE’S help.

Please remember that it only takes a little push -

Just until the water stops.

If we push it farther towards the wall,

then it breaks the washer, and it will begin to leak

again, which means we will have to take it all apart

and replace it yet again.

We really do NOT want to continue to do this.

So please respect the faucet and treat it gently.

Thank You!

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2020 NCPC LEADERSHIP

SESSION

Class of 2020

Carol A. McBride Christian Education

Barbara Montazella Worship

Class of 2021

John Hetterly Congregational Life

Nancy Carol Willis Mission and Arts Ministry

Class of 2022

Donna Casey Christian Education

Joan Sabbato Personnel

Ben Urban Stewardship

Moderator: Dr. Carol C. Fisher

Clerk of Session: Brian Lindgren

Asst. Clerk: Chuck Boyce

Treasurer: Cyndi Daniels

DEACONS

Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022

Kathy Henry Don Bauer Janet Glaser

Laura Pedersen Ken Hudson Karen Urban

TRUSTEES

Class of 2020: Alan Pedersen

Class of 2021: Al Grimminger

Class of 2022: Paul Willbanks

STAFF

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