Presbyterian Pilgrimage #103, February 10-13, 2011, Camp Hanes When I was asked to be Rector for NCPP # 103 I felt like Alfred E. Newman from the Mad magazine, “Who Me?” I was reminded of the devotional that Mari Jo Dryden did at a Piedmont NCPP Leadership Conference meeting last year, when she asked the question “How do you see Christ in the world with all the negativity we see from the news media?” We discussed how individuals can and do make a difference and that you can see the light of Christ in persons who aren’t afraid to share and show their commitment to doing God’s work here on earth, regardless of the circumstances. The theme for NCPP # 103 is from Matthew 5:14-16: “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” The Pilgrimage weekend is God’s call to all to come to the city, sit at the family table, share, grow and be nourished spiritually so your light will shine in the world that all may see God’s good works in all of us. God said “yes”, you are to be my light to world. The team and I have felt your prayers and support and we thank you with all that is within us. Please continue to pray that God will awaken and guide the spirit in those who are to be guests at NCPP # 103. Your Humble Rector, Russ NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage News UPDATE Editor: Bill Wardlaw [email protected]February, 2011 A Letter From The Rector
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Presbyterian Pilgrimage #103, February 10-13, 2011, Camp Hanes
When I was asked to be Rector for NCPP # 103 I felt like Alfred E. Newman from the
Mad magazine, “Who Me?” I was reminded of the devotional that Mari Jo Dryden did at a
Piedmont NCPP Leadership Conference meeting last year, when she asked the question “How
do you see Christ in the world with all the negativity we see from the news media?” We
discussed how individuals can and do make a difference and that you can see the light of
Christ in persons who aren’t afraid to share and show their commitment to doing God’s work
here on earth, regardless of the circumstances.
The theme for NCPP # 103 is from Matthew 5:14-16:
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after
lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to
all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see
your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Serenade: Saturday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. (Covered Dish)
Closing: Sunday, February 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Ultreya: Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 836 West Lexington Ave. High Point
Palanca Needs for the weekend: Luncheon napkins and placemats of any color for 100.
Rector Russ McNeal Observing Rector Rose Gaiser Head Cha Michelle Wilburn Pastors Head – Mary McNeal Kellie Browne Doug Brinkley Jeff Patterson Speakers Ideals – Jim Mason Grace Given – Mary McNeal Laity – Larry Hooker Grace Rec‟d – Doug Brinkley
Piety – Debbie Green Study – Chip Leonard Sacraments – Jeff Patterson Action – Alesia Pendleton Leaders – Sandra Pate Obstacles – Kellie Browne
Environ – Lenwood Collins
Life in Grace – Doug Brinkley
C.C.I.A. – Susan Bays Total Security – Russ McNeal
Table Facilitators Frances Jackson Mickie Fischer Sam Bays Kerry Goldmeyer Hal Hester Cindi Gray Cindi Hoffner Nancy Farmer
Fourth Day Coordinator Mike Pendleton Music Head – Steve Howell David Gibson Steve Miller Lorna Shively Pat Hall Kitchen Head – Lori Johnson Mike Pendleton Carol Jessup Kevin Payne Tara Turner Gene Taylor Kelly Rodriquez Pacie Edwards Palanca Head – Pat Turner Co-Head – Susan Miller Rick Purcell Susan Lulham Judy Phelps Edie Cooke Outside Head – Jim Reid Co-Head – Floyd Jackson Sam Martin Roger Ballard Monie Plueger Karen Payne Jennifer Gray Carol Fulton Kaye Spaugh Ed Cooke E- Cha Jim Mason
Rollo Room Head – Tom Cooper Ann Ballard Tammy Gilley Rocky Hoffner Frankie Taylor Ann Hooker Sherry Moore Nancy Purcell Richard McKinney Linda Mason Escort Head – Caroline Martin Jennie Maness Pat Pate Bill Wardlaw Chapel Head – John Southard Ann Whaley Tammy Patterson Wayne Robertson David Phelps Irene Linford David Farmer Carolyn Wemyss
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NC Pilgrimage #103 Team
Sign up now for the
Prayer Banner!
Register your Guest as soon
as possible!
Come to the Serenade at
Camp Hanes February 12.
Attend the Closing Service
Sunday, February 13th
Bring a covered dish and
come to the Ultreya on
February 26th
North Carolina Presbyterian Pilgrimage:
Secrets? Or Surprises?
One of the comments that I‟ve heard over the years regarding Pilgrimage or Cursillo is
that there are „secrets‟ that are not shared outside of the community of those who have
experienced a Pilgrimage or Cursillo weekend. While we may argue that this is not
entirely true, the fact is there are „surprises‟ planned into the weekend. So, what do we
tell a prospective guest, or someone interested in knowing more about the Pilgrimage
experience?
We give them a copy of the Pilgrimage brochure (available on the web site.).
We answer their questions truthfully and we tell them anything they want to know about
Pilgrimage. Anything!
We avoid using words or phrases that convey a sense of secrecy, including “I can‟t tell
you” or any of its variations.
We tell them that the Pilgrimage has its roots in Spain, and that in recognition of our
heritage, we still use a few Spanish terms or phrases on the weekend.
We tell them that the Spanish Word „Cursillo‟ means „Short Course‟ and that the
Pilgrimage weekend is an experience, a „short course‟ in Christian living.
We tell them that the Cursillo/Pilgrimage experience is world-wide in scope, and has
been experienced by millions of people in hundreds of countries.
So, what about the weekend „surprises‟? The Serenade? The Prayer Banner? The
Palanca? The Luminaria? The Flower Cross? Each has a meaning and purpose on
the weekend. Like a gift given at someone‟s birthday, it is nice if it is a „surprise‟ but
not absolutely necessary. These are wonderful acts of love and must be „experienced‟
to fully understand the end result.
There is a difference between „secrets‟ and „surprises‟.
Bill Wardlaw San Francisco Men‟s Cursillo #14 - January, 1969 - Table of „John‟
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A Note From The Editor
Moderator Alesia Pendleton Secretary Lori Johnson Vice Moderator Russ McNeal Pastor Representatives Jim Rissmiller, Mark Brainerd Leadership Committee Tom Hamlin, Caroline Martin, Jennie Maness Registrar Pat Turner Palanca Cindi and Mike Maynard Serenade Gene and Frankie Taylor Fourth Day Micki Fischer Reunion Jim Mason Operations Shuford Wall, Dave Phelps Newsletter Bill Wardlaw Outreach Wayne Robertson Music Mari Jo Dryden Web Site Rich Blakemore Documentation Jennie Maness We welcome Wayne Robertson and Micki Fischer onto the Piedmont Leadership Conference. Wayne fills in behind Wilson Davis who has faithfully served on the Piedmont Conference for a number of years, in a variety of positions, and Micki fills in behind David and Nancy Farmer.
To all pilgrims!
It is time to sign up to pray for our coming weekend at Camp Hanes - February 10-13, 2011.
If you haven't done it before, here‟s how you get your name and prayer time on the Prayer Banner:
Go to www.NCPilgrimage.org and then to Fourth Day. Pull down the menu to Prayer Banner. Our
banner is there with many others. Make sure you select the correct one!
Click on View Entire Banner. Scroll down to the [\prayer time slot you want and click on Time. This
will bring up a form to fill out. Please do not attempt to put your info into a slot that is already taken;
that WILL ERASE the other person's data. If all spots are filled, you can notify us to add your name
and the time you would like and we will do it MANUALLY (send your name and time slot request to
[email protected] or call 336-288-3820 to be added to prayer banner.) The sooner the slots are
filled the more time we have to get the banner ready for the weekend. Be sure and notify your
reunion group members to add their names too.
Of course you can also sign up and pray for any of the other weekends you see prayer banners for!
They would love it.
And remember the Serenade on Saturday February 12th! Check web site for time.
God loves you and so do we, Mike and Cindi Maynard – the prayer banner guys!
Pilgrimage #104 March 17-20, 2011 Camp Dixie Kim Lloyd Houston
Pilgrimage #105 April 7-10, 2011 Camp Harrison Carl Scheide
Pilgrimage #106 May 12-15, 2011 Camp Hanes Rose Gaiser
Pilgrimage #107 September 22-25, 2011 Camp Harrison Judy Jones
Pilgrimage #108 October 13-16, 2011 Camp Hanes David Farmer
Pilgrimage #109 November, 2011 Camp Dixie TBA
Pilgrimage #110 February, 2012 Camp Hanes Mari Jo Dryden
Pilgrimage #111 March, 2012 Camp Dixie TBA
Pilgrimage #112 May, 2012 Camp Hanes Ann Hooker
Pilgrimage #113 October, 2012 Camp Hanes Doug Brinkley
Pilgrimage #103 February 26, 2011 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Forest Hills Presbyterian Church 836 West Lexington Ave. High Point, NC 27262
Come welcome the new Pilgrims into the Fourth Day Community! Bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship, singing, meeting old and new friends. Listen as new Pilgrims share their weekend experience. Learn of ways to serve our Lord through Pilgrimage, Arise, Kairos and Torch. Complete the evening with worship! Bring a friend! Find directions to the church on ncpilgrimage.org.
