THE HAWFIELDS SOUNDER
Hawfields Presbyterian Church
2115 S. NC 119, Mebane, NC 27302
Telephone: (336)578-2811 Fax: (336)578-4811
E-Mail: Web site:
Rev. Ray Mims, Interim Pastor
Home: (336)697-7757; Cell: (336)202-6093
Meg Phipps, Director of Christian Education Tom Bowden, Sexton
Home: (336)578-5958 Home: (919)304-5172
Eileen Penn, Music Director Michael Farrow, Saturday Worship Leader
Home: (336)421-0591 Home: (919)452-0552
Pat Williams, Bookkeeper Bonnie Mitchell, Secretary
Home: (919)563-4279 Home: (919)563-5462
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September 2010 Volume 39, No. 8 Mary Stoll, Editor
WELCOME NEW PASTOR!
David, Mandy, Natalie & Rachel
The Installation Service for David will be held onSunday, October 31st, 4:00 p.m. here at the Church. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Bldg. Everyone is cordially invited and encouraged to attend this special service.
“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus….” – Philippians 2:5
October Birthdays
Holly AlmondOct. 18
Brooke Ambrose27
John Beaudry15
Sarah Bradley13
Addison Brimmer12
Caleb Brimmer2
Ronnie Burgess12
Jim Covington5
Joyce Covigton19
Martha Lee Covington15
Neel Covington20
Luke Cox29
Freddie Cox28
Jamie Foster23
Tracie Gerringer18
Edith Gibson18
Nancy Grant6
Nicholas Lawrence17
Jane Love8
Chris McClain5
Jeff McCracken12
Haley Neese8
Morgan Neese15
Jake Payne22
Larry Pedelty24
Jerri Pendergraph19
A. B. Plexico28
Alice Ray12
Jessie Rae Scott12
Rylee Senecal27
Susan Snyder29
Bobby Squires24
Betty Turner10
Jonathan Young5
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If you would like to be added to our Birthday list, please contact the church office.
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Copies of the October newsletter are available in the Vestibule, Fellowship Bldg. and Educational Bldg.
OCTOBER
SCHEDULES
Greeters
Morning Worship
(Contact – Caroline Massey
(919)563-6236
Oct. 3Jimmy & Judy
Evans
10Iva Freshwater
Jake Evans
17John & Sandy
Barnhart
24Bennie & Patsy
Covington
31Ashley & T.J.
Watson
Greeters
Hawfields Alive
Oct. 2Ken Senecal
9Ellen Lawrence
16Carol Thompson
23Kim Ragland
30Greg Massey
October Ushers
Hawfields Alive
The Children
Morning Worship
(To Be Announced)
OctoberOffering Counters
Greg Scott
Nanette Pedelty
October Outdoor Sign
Tim Earley
Linda Loy
Tape Ministry
Oct. 3A.B. & Lunette
Plexico
10Nancy Covington
17Brodie & Lynn
Covington
24Iva Freshwater
31Cheyra Burgess
Meals on Wheels
October 20th
Good Shepherd Kitchen
(2nd Thursday monthly)
October 14th
Bob Walden
Wanda Fleming
Billy Mebane
Freddie Dixon
The OctoberStaple items for Good Shepherd Kitchen are: laundry detergent, toilet paper, canned fruits, applesauce, tea bags, instant pudding, Jello, chopped pickles, paper towels, dinner napkins. Loaves & Fishes is currently requesting any canned or packaged item to be distributed to individual families.
The time is now for participating in the 2010 Alamance County CROP Walk on Saturday, October 2. There’s still time to be part of our church’s Walk team, so sign up today online. We want this to be our biggest year for the Walk, and everyone can help, as a walker, a sponsor, or both! For info call Carie Senecal (336)213-2941 or .
Our Interim Pastor, Rev. Ray Mims will be leaving Hawfields on October 3rd. A reception in his honor will be held on Saturday, Oct 2nd and Sunday Oct. 3rd in the Fellowship Building following the worship services.
CHURCH FAMILY COVERED DISH SUPPER
October 6, 6:00 p.m.
Fellowship Bldg.
HAVE A LAUGH………During a Presbyterian worship service, a man felt moved by the Spirit, “Amen!” he shouted out loud. People in surrounding pews squirmed. “Hallelujah!” he called out, even louder. More heads turned. An usher moved quickly down the aisles, bent over the man and whispered, “Sir! Control yourself!” “I can’t help it. I got religion!” the man responded. “Well,” the usher replied, “you didn’t get it here! By Marj Carpenter
NEW MEMBERS: Phillis Barnhart 303 Quaker Creek, Mebane (919)568-8371; Foxie Harper, 1413 Platinum Court, Mebane (229)344-1634; Linda Douglas,2220 S. 3rd St. Ext., Mebane (929)563-4828. Phillis comes by transfer of membership from St. Luke Episcopal Church, Smethport, PA. Foxie, by transfer of Letter from 1st Presbyterian, Albany, GA, and Linda by transfer of Letter from Mebane Presbyterian Church.
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Senior……
Fall is in the air! The Senior Citizens Group (and anyone else from the church) is invited to drive to the mountains to take in the sites of the changing leaves and to have lunch at Shatley Springs. This promises to be a fall highlight! Depart from the church at 8:00 a.m., October 13th, and return by dinnertime. Sign up on the sheet in the vestibule or contact Mary Jean Covington (578-2855) or Carolyn Long (563-5467)
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
NEWS
Annual P.W. Meeting - Sunday, October 10th, 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Bldg. New officers will be installed, the new study books will be introduced, the new budget will be presented, and each circle will have a short business meeting. Refreshments will be served. Please come!
Pecan Sale Coming Soon! – The P.W. will be taking orders soon for the wonderful tasty pecans that they sold last year. They should be delivered before Thanksgiving.
Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Our new cookbook would make a much appreciated one. Now is the time to purchase them. See Mary Jean Covington, Vivian Kronbergs, Beth Dunkley, or Bonnie Mitchell.
FOOD MINISTRY…..
The food ministry for Hawfields is a project of the P.W. Mission and is coordinated through Presbyterian Women of Hawfields. Our church currently serves two different kinds of food ministry: Good Shepherd Kitchen, located in Allied Churches of Alamance Co. building in Burlington serves 100 hot lunches, Mon.-Fri. year-round. Members of our church volunteer the 2nd Thurs. of each month. They can use gallon size and large bags of food items. October Staple items: canned fruits, applesauce, tea bags, instant puddings, Jello, chopped pickles, laundry detergent, paper towels, dinner napkins, toilet paper.
Loaves & Fishes (Mebane), located on Hwy 70 in Mebane. This ministry is designed to be a short-term, emergency mission. Clients undergo an interview at Loaves & Fishes and they locate resources needed to get them through an immediate crisis and given food for a month.Items currently requested: any canned or packaged items in individual family-size bags or boxes.
MILITARY NEWS…..Note from David Vollmer: (son of Bill & Mary Lou Vollmer) - “I wanted to take a moment and tell you how much I appreciate the package. I want to thank the entire congregation for their prayers, notes in the card and the items you provided me. It is amazing that people who I have never met take the time to care for me.”
David’s email address is: You can learn about David’s mission if you Google 438th Combined Air Power Transition Force.
Jeff Hutchen (the soldier that we prayed for and sent boxes too this past year) – recently married Jessica Church, granddaughter of William & Pat Braxton, on September 18th at Carolina Beach. Their address is: Sgt. Jeff Hutchens & Jessica Hutchens, 861 Shell Dr., Apt. 284, Spring Lake, NC 28390.
Operation Christmas Shoe Boxes
Deadline November 1
Along with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, etc., please be sure to:
- Double bag candy
- Bag soap in ziplock packages
- Label your box for an appropriate age, girl or boy (labels on brochures have this information)
- Include $7.00 postage for each box (checks should be made payable to “Presbyterian Women” and indicate “shoebox”
Contact Harriett Covington for additional details (578-2949) or
Franklin Graham reminds us of the powerful life-changing impact these seemingly small boxes and our prayers can have on children all over the world who do not know the Lord. Over the past 17 years over 77 million shoeboxes have been delivered.
Hawfields Civitans: Congratulations to the Hawfields Civitan Club for the awards won at the recent District Convention: First place awards for - Outstanding Total Service to Youth, Outstanding Community Service Project, Outstanding Club Humanity; Outstanding Service to Individuals with Disabilities. They club was further recognized for their outstanding newsletter and their generous contributions to the Boys & Girls Homes.
Neel Covingtonwas presented the District Honor Key for his service to the District and local club activities, recently at the NC District East Convention in Raleigh. Neel has 31 years of perfect attendance. He has served the District as Lt. Gov. of Area 3, District Director, Elections Committee, chaired the Snack/Hospitality room for the International Convention held in Greensboro and has assisted with other activities of the District. Only two Honor Keys may be given each year.
Single/Single Again Group – Day Trip
Join us Saturday, October 23 for a trip to Bear Creek to shop at the Southern Supreme Fruit Cake Factory, have lunch and spend the afternoon in the town of Seagrove visiting the NC Pottery Museum ($2 fee) and shopping in some of the 100 pottery shops in town. Departure from Hawfields at 8:30 a.m. and return by 5:45 p.m. Contact Foxie Harper (229)344-1634 or Mary Stoll (919)304-9773 by Monday, October 18th to reserve a spot.
Ministry of Service & Mission
The next Habitat for Humanity Workday is Saturday, November 6th. If you are interested in helping, please call Tina Jenkins (336)578-9059 or email .
The Lend-a-Hand program is in the process of being reorganized. Foxie Harper will be the contact person.
Salem Presbytery’s Medical Mission Trip is October 9-17.Eleven people have signed up, most of them from Salem Presbytery. Sam & Tina Jenkins will be attending from Hawfields. Please keep the group in your prayers.
Honduras Mission Trip is January 13-24, 2011. This is a construction trip to build houses in a very poor village with missionaries, Tim & Gloria Wheeler. Please let Tina Jenkins know if you are interested.
The Vision Team is holding devotions each Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the Library. Everyone is invited. Participants need to bring your Bible and “The Upper Room”devotional booklet.
ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS: Any college student in need of financial assistance for the spring semester should pick up a loan application from the church office, complete and return by November 1, 2010. For more info, contact Jake Evans (578-1591).
The Annie Mae Andrews Education Fund, which is a part of the Hawfields Presbyterian Church Education Endowment was established to assist deserving students who desire to study in the field of medicine. If you are a student currently enrolled in a medical/health- related program (i.e. physician, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist), please notify Eva Covington of your status before November 1, 2010. You may be eligible for an educational grant.
Prayer Shawl Ministry – Since Feb. of 2009 when eleven dedicated women started knitting and crocheting Prayer Shawls, 100 have been completed with 75 of them being presented by the ministry. Each shawl represents hours of handwork, including many prayers for the comfort of the recipients, and a reminder of God’s love for them. If you know of someone who you feel would benefit from receiving a prayer shawl, or if you would like to help make a shawl, please contact Marjorie Stephenson (304-5655) or any member of the Compassion Committee.
NEW TABLES – Donations of $100 are being accepted for the purchase of new rectangular molded plastic tables to be used for church meals and activities. Please make checks payable to Hawfields Church and designate “Tables”.
YOUTH and CHILDREN ACTIVITIESTHE YOUTH THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AT COMMUNITY DAYS! They raised $1,175.75 from the food and the T-shirts! This will help to fund activities for this fall & prayerfully into the winter!
It’s not too late to support Robbie McAdams, MaryKate Foust, Alicia and Kailee Senecal in the Crop Walk this weekend! Visit the Crop Walk table at Community Days on Saturday morning.
Children’s Annual Halloween Party ~ Oct. 29th~ 5:30-7:30 PM
- Hotdogs, costumes, hayride, games, pumpkin carving!
- To be held at Alice & Phil Ray’s house
January 14-16, 2011 Women’s Retreat at the Beach!
Grab Your Passport for Prayer and explore “Our Wonder-Full World”!
Not to be outdone by the Men or the Youth, the Women’s Retreat will be January 14th-16th, 2011 at Atlantic Beach! Mark your calendars now ladies and register early! Join us for fun, food, and fellowship on the oceanfront at the Whaler Inn compliments of Ellen Lawrence and Meg Phipps. A registration fee will be determined within the next month for cost of food and materials.
Dear Hawfields Friend,
I will soon be leaving you and all those good times we shared together in ministry. These 23 months as your Interim Pastor have been filled with both exciting opportunities and daunting challenges. Through it all, this has been the most fulfilling time in my ministry. We have walked together following along after Jesus, and have been able to accomplish some things that have truly changed lives.
I will miss you and those special gifts of hospitality with which you have supported me, cared for me and encouraged me in ministry. I have been honored that you have allowed me to share in both your joyful times and your times of personal loss. In those experiences, I have witnessed the Grace of God working through you and been strengthened in my belief that a loving God is active and present in all our lives.
It is sad to leave you, but I believe that God has other plans for me. I leave excited about the man who you have called to be your Pastor. He is a true man of God that brings to Hawfields an impressive set of gifts and abilities. Hawfields’ future is truly bright! As always, the future will bring changes and challenges. You need not worry about the future just remember the scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. “ (Proverbs 3: 5-6)
Continue to do all those wonderful things that demonstrate the Kingdom of God before our world. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
“May the God of hope fill you will all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
Love, Ray
20 Ways to Welcome Your New Pastor
- Open your heart and decide that you are going to love your new Pastor.
- Pray daily for the Pastor and his family.
- Send cards of welcome and encouragement.
- Don’t miss a welcome gesture thinking that someone else is going to do it.
- With joy, share information about your new Pastor with the community.
- Give the Pastor Gift cards for area restaurants.
- When others spread untruths about your Pastor, set them straight.
- Make sure the Manse and Pastor’s Office is clean and well equipped.
- Participate in a “Pounding” for the new Pastor and his family.
- Have a small welcome group on hand when the family arrives on moving day.
- Provide child care so the Pastor and his wife can have a night out.
- Invite the Pastor’s children over to play with your children.
- Take dinner meals over for the first few days after their arrival.
- Provide a map of the area and a discount coupon book to the Pastor.
- Have a welcoming reception to introduce your Pastor to the community.
- Invite your Pastor to fellowship group dinners and outings.
- Invite the family to visit your Sunday School or Bible class.
- Always look for and expect the best from your Pastor.
- Thank your Pastor for his ministry and service to our Church.
- Continue to pray for your Pastor and his family daily.
(from an article by Robert Crossman)
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
September 12, 2010
The Session received Foxie Harper into the membership of the Hawfields Church by transfer of Letter from First Presbyterian Church, Albany GA. Phillis Barnhart was received by transfer from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Smithport, PA.
Ministry Reports:
Finance - It was recommended and approved to reinstate the staff’s 10% salary reduction, effective October 1, 2010, except for the janitor, who will receive the 10% reinstatement as of November 1, 2010, due to the reduction being made a month later than others.
Outreach/Communications – Folks are needed to help at the Outreach booth at Community Days.
Fellowship – A recommendation was approved to replace the old heavy rectangular tables with new tables. Donations of $100 would be received to purchase new lighter-weight tables.
Education – An Outdoor Ministry trip for the Youth was approved for October 8-10.
Transition Committee – A recommendation was approved to end the Interim Pastor relationship, effective October 12, 2010. Rev. Mims will be on vacation the last week of his contract and the Ministry of Worship will arrange preaching for October 9th & 10, 2010. Appreciation was expressed to Rev. Mims for his service and it was announced that there will be two farewell receptions, October 2nd & October 3rd.
A recommendation was approved to merge the Ministry of Laity with Ministry of Outreach & Communications.
Community Days – After discussion that there was concern expressed by a member that no specific mission had been name to benefit from the profits of Community Days, and concern about charging vendors $25 to sell, it was approved to override an earlier motion made in February 2010, to state that proceeds from Community Days, above expenses, go to Loaves & Fishes of Mebane.