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May 13, 2012 Bulletin Announcements
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The flowers today are given to the glory of God and in memory of Doris Swartz by her family.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Doris Swaine Swartz who passed away on May 4, 2012 and to Susie Gilbert and her family on the death of Susie’s father, Jeff Warren, who passed away on May 4, 2012. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Mother’s Day/Father’s Day special offering will be received TODAY. Contributions assist older adults living at the Presbyterian retirement communities (Glenaire, Scotia Village, and River Landing at Sandy Ridge). Checks should be made payable to TAPC with Mother’s/Father’s Day offering on the memo line.
POWER SURGE: Many thanks to everyone who donated 246 pounds of food in April for the BackPack Buddies program. This important ministry helps to feed many of Durham’s school children on the weekends.
Eight Days of Hope: May 16 is the deadline to register for the Hurricane Irene Disaster Recovery work in the New Bern area. The TAPC folks are planning to work Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. Self register at:http://eightdaysofhope.com/8dh/volunteer. Then, email Lynette Williams for more information at Williams_la@sprynet.com.
PW Cookbooks! The Presbyterian Women of New Hope Presbytery are selling cookbooks. Several TAPC cooks have recipes in the book. The books are $15 and are available in the church office. Checks should be made out to PW of New Hope Presbytery. Proceeds will benefit mission projects as determined by the coordinating team.
Primtimers’ Final Meeting before September: On May 17, please plan to attend the offsite picnic at Forest Hills Park in the Covered Picnic Area. Clare Adkin, author of “Quiet Guilt” and member of TAPC, will discuss the origin of the story and how it affected His life. Also, we’ll have Bluegrass music by Lisa Joyner (TAPC member) and her friend, Sally Lockamy. All members and visitors are welcome. Please sign up on the Friendship Pad or call the church office at (919) 682-3865. A donation of $4.00 is suggested. For more details, contact Ruth Petrea at 919-477-7634 or rpetrea@nc.rr.com
On May 20, the youth group will host the 3rdGood Neighbor’s Walk after church, from 12:15-2pm. All church members are welcome to join us! This is a time to meet our neighbors and hear their joys and concerns. We start with a brief orientation, and we end with food and prayer back at the church. Please talk to Kathryn Lester if you have any questions or are interested in joining us.
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May POWER Surge! The Outreach Committee invites you to help supply Barium Springs with personal hygiene items this month. We will be collecting toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, etc. Look for the collection box in the Carr Narthex.
Please turn in any outstanding Crop Walk pledges to Julia Portwood-Mallory by May 15 so that the donations can be turned in to the Crop Walk Office for this year’s total. Anyone who would like to make a new donation can do so before this date. A big thank you for our 31 participants (walkers and strollers) who participated! Julia Portwood-Mallory ( jbluedev@yahoo.com)
Supplies needed for preschool VBS…We are collecting 32 oz. glass jars with lids and recycled squirt bottles (household cleaner containers). If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to Sloan’s office in May and June. Thank you.
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