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Eastern NC Presbyterian

Pilgrimage Newsletter

November 2018

Inside this issue

LETTER FROM OUR RECTOR Page 1

NCPP #158 GUEST LIST Page 2

NCPP #158 TEAM LIST Page 3

UPCOMING WEEKENDS Page 4

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS: Page 4

SERANADE

CLOSING SERVICE

ULTREYA

THE GIFT OF SERENADE Page 5

STAY CONNECTED, SERVING

ON TEAM, SIGN UP FOR

THE PRAYER BANNER Page 6

EASTERN COUNCIL Page 7

CAMP DIXIE MAP Page 8

ULTREYA Page 9

Quick Glance NCPP #158

March 7-10, 2019, Camp Dixie

Drop-off: March 7 @ 6:30—6:45 pm

Serenade: March 9, 2019 @ 6:00 pm in the gym; 7:00 pm serenade guests

Closing & Rector Commissioning: March 10 at 3:30 pm

Ultreya: March 23 at 5:30 at Highland Presbyterian, Fayetteville

A Letter from the Rector My sweet brothers and sisters in Christ, So, Jesus goes down to the river to get baptized. And, after the baptism, he’s coming out of the water, the heavens open up and a voice comes out of heaven that says “You are my beloved, on you my favor rests”. Can you see it? Can you feel it? I’d like to think that Jesus was pretty amazed at the whole experi-ence and came out smiling, and radiating love, a love that he would share with the entire world. That image makes me smile and it is a smile that I’ve taken with me ever since God put the verse on my heart. The verse is a paraphrase of Mark 1:11, written in a book by Henri Nouwen, titled “Life of the Beloved”. In the book he speaks of our belovedness; that has been at the heart of our meet-ings and will be fully realized over the course of the NCPP #158 weekend. Praise!! I continue to be amazed that we have gone from a totally blank page to pages filled with team and guest names. Each team member has brought such beauti-ful and uniquely individual gifts and lovingly shared them with each other. As team members, we’ve had to surrender, sacrifice, and serve, and we will contin-ue to do so up till the moment the truck is packed on Sunday night. The guests will also experience surrender, sacrifice and service as the receive an invitation, discern their answer, say yes, make their way to camp, and participate in the weekend. I ask for you to cover us all in prayer in the days and weeks to come. This pilgrimage movement continues to bless my life and I’m excited (although not anticipating) to see how it moves in the lives of the guests that God is bring-ing to Camp Dixie on March 7. There are a bounty of opportunities for you to be part of this weekend, to live into your belovedness alongside all of us… Sign up for the prayer banner, join us in transforming the camp on Thursday and again on Sunday, join us for sendoff, serenade, closura, or come to Ultreya March 23. If it is not possible for you to do any of these things, I ask you to pray and pray hard for the team and the guest. Prayer is central to these week-ends; I think we all can attest to it’s power. In the end, just as Jesus came out of the water and surprised us all by the ridicu-lous grace that he shares with us, Jesus is going to show up at Camp Dixie and will surprise us all in ways we cannot even begin to image. Finally, none of this would have been possible without several things. First and foremost, the love of our savior Jesus Christ who lives and breathes in me… and in all of you. Second, the amazing open hearts and sweet spirits of the NCPP #158 team. Last, but certainly not least, my “other self”, the one who has kept me centered since the day I got the call to be rector… my Head Cha Lisa Buckner. Peace. Su

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Our Guests for NCPP #158

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NAME SPONSOR CHURCH

Beverly Terzian Rick McDuffie Westminster Presbyterian

Alex Azad Heath Williamson Apex UMC

Leigh Mullen Heath Williamson Apex UMC

Jennifer Bjorling Sandra Bjorling

Prissy Pope Deb Worthington First Presbyterian Lumberton

Henry Sink Heath Williamson Apex UMC

Landon Bentham Chris Foley Synder Memorial Baptistt

Amy Ivey Jean Nexsen Williamsburg Presbyterian

Robin Corbin Sabrine Jacob

Rodney Thaggard Bob and Robin Hill Parkton Presbyterian

Sheila Thaggard Bob and Robin Hill Parkton Presbyterian

Coleen Athey Amy Corbett Oakland Presbyterian

Brian Miller Zak Stoudemire Louisburg Baptist Church

Sue Johnson Kathey Miller-Patton Trinity UMC

Mary Stewart Sarah Griffin-Greene First Presbyterian Lumberton

Linda Good Savanna Samuelian Westminster Presbyterian

Ashley Thompson Karen Christophersen-Jones Westminster Presbyterian

Sandy Featherstone Robert and Sheri Cureton Forest Hills Church

Arthur Featherstone Robert and Sheri Cureton Forest Hills Church

Daniel McColl Sven Headon Parkton Community Church

Jennifer Wells Lenore Johnson Highland Presbyterian

Nichole Godwin Laura Hundley Williamsburg Presbyterian

Elizabeth Porreco Stephanie Burford St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic

Eric Simpson Heath Williamson Apex UMC

Frances Belser Mary Lisa McGill Williamsburg Presbyterian

Keeley Tarkington Claire Ruth and Sandra Bjorling Oakland Presbyterian

Andrew Ruth Claire Ruth Oakland Presbyterian

Anne Christopher Kemp Fordham Britt First Presbyterian Lumberton

Brad Lower Cheryl Kirk Oakland Presbyterian

Joe Terranova Eva Ruth First Presbyterian Lumberton

Lorey Weagel Brenda Carroll Cornerstone Presbyterian

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OUR TEAM FOR NCPP # 158

Rector – Su Johnson Observing Rector – Debra Worthington Head Cha-Lisa Buckner Trainer– Pam Monroe (r) Pastors David Ruth (head) + (r) Eva Ruth+ (r) Fred Thrower Music Rick McDuffie (head) + Kyle Johnson Jami Holland Sheri Curreton (r) Robert Cureton (r) Kristin McCarthy Escort David Caplan (head) Judy Philbrook John Brisson Professors Ideals – Gina France Laity – Sandra Bjorling Piety – Kathey Miller-Patton Christian Study – Chris Foley Christian Action – Amy Corbett Leaders – Geron Gambill Environment – David Lasater Christian Community– Lane Clemmons Silent – Ed Gibson Silent - Mary Horne Silent – Sawn France Silent – Kim Lloyd (r) Palanca Kasey Caplan (head) Carolyn Lowry Ellen Cassell Robin Hill Claire Ruth* *First Time Team Member (r)Former Rector +Pastor

E-cha Bob Hill (head) Brad Thornton Chip Plyler, Photo Cha Outside Candy McCrea (head) Earl Corbet* Mira Kenney (r) Christina Nichols Katelyn Crumpler Kiersti McCrea Stuart Augustine Mike Shipp* Rollo Room Marsh Lunt (head) Debbie Ship (co-head) Tommy Williamson Roger Worthington (r) Richard Patton Ashley Messer* Kathryn Crumpler Mareva Taylor Dee McCutchen* Kitchen Heath Williamson (head) Linda Burton* Kelley Johnson* Erin Kolbe Al Lunt Joshua Vanek* Joseph Monroe Becky Stancil* Kathy Doverspike* Chapel Chas Steve Taylor (head) Stephanie Burford Crystal Berg Jeff Johnson Guinn Nexsen

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Upcoming Weekends

#158

March 7-10, 2019

Camp Dixie

Su Johnson, Rector

#159

April 4-7, 2019

Camp Harrison

Martha Hill, Rector

#160

May 16-19, 2019

Camp Hanes

Nancy Purcell, Rector

#161

Sept 19-22, 2019

Camp Harrison

Steve Green, Rector

#162

November, 2019

Debra Worthington, Rector

SERENADE: March 9, 2019 CAMP DIXIE

We look forward to seeing you at Serenade on

Saturday March 9, 2019 in the Camp Dixie

Gym. Finger foods and snacks 6 pm with

Communion at 6:30 pm followed by singing

practice.

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CLOSING SERVICE REMINDER:

DATE: Sunday, March 10 TIME: 3:30 PM

Why come to the Closing Ceremony?

1. Welcome the new Pilgrims to the Fourth Day!

2. Support the team!

3. Witness the commissioning of our next rector and support

Deb Worthington as she prepares for NCPP #162

4. Help pack up! Whether in the kitchen, the cabins, the

chapel, or the rollo room, there’s a place to lend an extra hand.

ULTREYA Fellowship, Food and Worship! Don’t

miss out!

Saturday, March 23, 2019

5:30 pm Covered Dish

Highland Presbyterian

111 Highland Ave. , Fayetteville

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Sharing the GIFT of Serenade

Saturday, March 9; Camp Dixie Gymnasium

Gathering for Communion, Finger Foods & Snacks: 6 pm

Singing Practice to follow

Suggested food & snacks: veggies with dip, chips, pretzels, cookies, fruit tray

Important Info About Serenade:

We heard lots of positive comments about serving communion as part of our

preparation for sharing the gift of serenade. Come join us as we gather at the

table to break bread together and focus our attention on the grace that our

good Father will blanket the guests and team with.

Over the last year the council has looked at recent Serenade trends and has

realized that many serenaders are skipping the dinner before practice. With

that in mind, we are continuing a lighter fare with finger foods. Please plan

accordingly and give us constructive feedback after Serenade.

Remember that Serenade is meant to be an inclusive experience for ALL

GUESTS. Sing out and resist the temptation to engage in conversation with

others. PLEASE: Refrain from touching guests and team. Make sure to

move around the room so everyone gets to see their special someone.

Let your Christ light shine brightly and light up Camp Dixie!

God Loves You and So Do We,

The Eastern Council of NCPP

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Stay Connected! How do I keep up with the NCPP happenings? Go to www.ncpilgrimage.org!

What information is on the website?

Online directory of the entire NC 4th day including addresses and phone numbers

Upcoming weekend dates, locations, and rectors

Newsletters from most weekends

Logos from most weekends

Current guest and sponsor applications

A link to the prayer banner website

A NCPP brochure for potential guests

And much more…..

Please verify that YOUR contact information is still current in the online directory! Why?

So your brothers, sisters, and future rectors can contact you! Also, make sure your reunion

sisters and brothers received their newsletter. If not, ask them to update their e-mail address!

Would You Like To Serve On A Pilgrimage Team?

If you would like to serve on a team, download the team application form from the NCPP web site www.ncpilgrimage.org. Fill it out and send it to the rector of the weekend. On the form, you can indicate your preference for your role on the team. However, depending on the needs of the team, preferences may not always be accommodated. It is not always possible for rectors to find a spot for everyone who wishes to serve on a weekend, but they are particularly interested in having new members of the 4th Day Community serve on teams.

Remember you may also serve by sponsoring guests, being part of the prayer banner, providing meals for team meetings, supplying palanca for guests, participating in serenade, or helping with set-up and cleanup of camp.

Sign Up for the Prayer Banner!

Go to http://www.prayerbanner.org/

Create an Account (you must have your own account)

Receive an email confirmation from manager@prayerbanner.org

Respond to the Confirmation Request “Confirm my Email”

Sign Up for a Prayer Banner (Note: You must Log In with your Password)

Select your prayer time and Click the “Reserve” icon

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Eastern Council Members

A Message from Our Eastern Council Moderator

I am doing a Lenten Study based on the book, “24 Hours that Changed the World,” by Adam Ham-

ilton. With this book in mind, I thought about how the 72 hours spent on a Pilgrimage weekend

changes the lives on those in attendance. Many people have arrived on Thursday night with a

“deer in the headlights” look, but by Sunday have made life-long friends and have a deeper

relationship with our Brother, Jesus the Christ.

Let’s do our part to help the guests for NCPP #158 have a life-changing experience. As members of

the 4th Day, you are invited to attend Send-Off Thursday night, Serenade Saturday evening, and

Closura on Sunday. Also, please be in prayer for the guests and team throughout the weekend,

that God’s love will be shown and lives will forever be changed.

GLYASDI, Alicia Page Eastern Moderator

Moderator Alicia Page

Vice Moderator/Music Mira Kenney Secretary Debbie Shipp Leaders Robert Cureton, Pam Monroe Registrar Katherine Parnell 4th Day/ Reunion Group Kasey and David Caplan Newsletter/Outreach Betty Kay Williams Palanca/ Prayer Banner Bob and Robin Hill Serenade Brian Gaskell Ultreya Al and Marsha Lunt Operations Sawn France Pastors Geron Gambill Eastern Trainers Sheri Cureton, Dan Hamilton, Jennifer Matlack March 2019 Rector Su Johnson November 2019 Rector Deb Worthington

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FROM POINTS NORTH:

I-95 S to Hwy 87 S (Exit 46)

Take Hwy 87 S towards Elizabethtown for 14-15 miles

Go approximately 1 mile past the Dupont Plant Entrance

Turn right onto Bladen Union Church Road (the next paved right)

Camp Dixie will be on your left

FROM POINTS SOUTH:

I-95 N to Hwy 20 E (St. Pauls Exit)

Continue through St. Pauls, past the landfill and Rocco Farms Plant

Cross a little bridge at Gallberry Swamp and then cross the county line

Take the next left onto Pages Lake Road

Continue for approximately 2 miles

Camp Dixie will be on the right

FROM POINTS WEST: Alternative route is to stay on 74E to 95N and follow direction from the south, above

74E to Hwy 71N

71N to 20E and continue through St. Pauls

Cross a little bridge at Gallberry Swamp and then cross the county line

Take the next left onto Pages Lake Road. Continue for approximately 2 miles. Camp Dixie will be on the right.

Where in the world is Camp Dixie?

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Saturday, March 23, 2019, 5:30 PM Highland Presbyterian Church - 111 Highland Ave, Fayetteville NC

Find directions at: http://www.ncpilgrimage.org/directions/

directions_to_highland_presybter.htm

Questions? Call Sawn France – (910) 527-8577

VISIT the NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage website: https://www.ncpilgrimage.org/

Su Johnson (Rector from NCPP #158 will be forwarding you important

information to help your walk in the 4th Day – BE ON THE LOOK OUT!!!

ULTREYA