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February 13, 2013
What does God require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. — Micah 6:8
The Glue that Keeps Youth Connected
Y outh ministry, from my experience, has always been a
peculiar beast. If it feels as if technology changes rapidly,
or political climates, or fads – imagine the day in and day out
life of the adolescent who is experiencing constant change in
their bodies and minds all the while just trying figuring out
who they are and what this world is and where they fit. Now
imagine 50 of them all bouncing up against each other in one
way or another in a room decorated by the faces of those who
have gone before them and the couches of which have gone
beneath everyone.
As with every community or sub-community, program
area or collective, there is something that binds — that acts as
glue — connecting and uniting the group. Like music for the
music ministry, it is something that ought to be life giving to
those involved while at the same time accessible enough to
anyone who may simply want to join. In a constantly changing
world where personal faith and communal belief is always
undergoing transformation, particularly in a notably progres-
sive congregation, what for youth will connect them? When
ages vary from 11 years old to 18 years old, when there are 63
different high schools and middle schools in this county alone,
and on the religious front the generations before them are deep
in their own deconstruction, what will bind today’s youth?
Within the last seven months of working with this group,
I’ve come to learn that their connection — or rather, glue —
can be found in these three very simple words: all are in! Like
music for the music ministry, for the youth at Pullen the some-
thing that ought to be life giving to those involved while also
accessible to anyone who may want to join, is this notion of
belonging. It is an understanding that no matter how weird, or
moody, or capable, or gifted, or quiet anyone is, when it comes
to the youth group, all are in. While certainly not always per-
fect at embodying this radical message of belonging, in my
time at Pullen I have observed a youth group that deeply cares
for one another and when challenged is ready to learn about
how to welcome others better and better. As its framework,
I’ve come to understand Pullen’s youth group has three
equally important legs on which the program exists.
The first is Sunday school. Surviving the test of time, this
church tradition of over 230 years continues to be a vital part
of the Pullen youth group’s time together. By centering around
the lectionary text each week the youth Sunday school hour
offers both a connection to Pullen’s overall worship rhythm,
along with a connection to the central stories and themes of the
Bible.
The second leg is the Wednesday night program. This
hour and half each Wednesday night explores current topics of
faith as primarily chosen by the youth at the beginning of each
semester.
And finally, the third leg is the youth events. This leg
includes everything from Baptist Youth Camp, monthly
events, service projects, fundraisers, retreats, and other special
activities. Whether a youth comes once a day, once a month, or
once a year, the hope is that at any of these youth gatherings
they are invited to jump right in, belong, and find something
meaningful about their time there.
As my title illustrates, I see my role as a one who minis-
ters with the youth – working, seeking, believing, learning,
doubting, teaching, welcoming alongside each of them as we
all journey together. Working with the youth has meant spend-
ing a great deal of time evaluating and listening to which parts
of the program the youth most enjoy, which parts they are
most inspired by, and which parts they feel less connected
with.
Rather than introducing new large ideas that may or may
not be great fits, I have focused my time and energy on foster-
ing a collaborative style of ministry meant to engage the vary-
ing voices of the youth, the adult leaders, and the parents. By
reviving the youth committee, meeting specifically with adult
leaders, making myself as available and approachable as possi-
ble to parents, and talking constantly with the youth about
ideas they may have, the three legs of the youth program are
going strong. There is consistent participation of 20-25 at any
given gathering, and around 35 different youth attending youth
group at least once a week. While there is certainly room to
grow and classrooms to clean out, this youth group is a thriv-
ing bunch of Pullenites simply striving in ways we all are, ea-
gerly learning how to better care for one another amidst our
rapidly changing selves and world.
—Laura Foley
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Ins ide Pul len
2/13/13
Pullen Staff
David Anderson (x220)
Community Ministry Coordinator
Laura Foley (217)
Minister with Youth & their Families
Janice Hocutt (x211)
Organist
Sylvanda Judd
Custodian
Lisa Kazmierczak (x224)
Administrator
Nancy Petty (x215)
Pastor
npetty@pullen org
Larry Schultz (x219)
Minister of Music
Libby Stephens (x212)
Minister with Children &
their Families
Cathy Tamsberg (x214)
Associate Pastor
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Church Office
919/828-0897
Church Fax
919/833-9364
Church Web Site
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Podcasts
Sermons and meditations available
through the church website, or
subscribe for free with iTunes.
Deadlines for Newsletters and Bulletin Updates
Next deadline for PullenNews: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Deadline for Sunday Update announcements: Every Tuesday by noon
Please submit your articles and announcements to David Anderson via mail, his
office box, or send as a Microsoft Word document attached to your email to
[email protected]. PullenNews articles should not exceed 500 words;
Update articles should not exceed 200 words.
Ash Wednesday Service Tonight
T he season of Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday. According to the gospels
of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert before the
beginning of his public ministry. At Pullen, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of
the 40-day (not counting Sundays) Lenten Season of prayer and reflection.
Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the fore-
head as a sign of penitence. The ashes are typically gathered after the palms from the
previous year’s Palm Sunday are burned.
Our Ash Wednesday service will be held during the regular program hour of
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the sanctuary. We will sing, pray, reflect, and place ashes on
each other’s heads to mark the beginning of Lent. Please come for dinner beginning at
5:15 PM if possible. However, if you cannot arrive in time for the meal, we encour-
age you to join others in the sanctuary at 6:30 PM for this meaningful service.
—Education and Worship Councils
Pullen on the Web: Google Calendar, Podcasts, Twitter and Facebook
H ave you ever lost sleep at night wondering if your church committee meeting the
next day was scheduled for 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM? Have you ever shown up in
Room 306, excited to share your potluck dish, when the rest of your
mission group is down in Room 203, wondering where you are? If so,
you will be excited to know that Pullen’s official calendar is now avail-
able with instant updates on the internet, or through subscription with
nearly any digital calendar system you may use.
Visit www.pullen.org, and click on the “Calendar” link on the left of the page to
check out the new calendar format. The calendar defaults to a monthly view, but also
offers weekly browsing for greater detail and a helpful agenda mode which makes it
easy to scroll through all upcoming events. At the bottom of the page, you will find
links to help you add the Pullen calendar as a new live feed in your own digital sched-
uling system.
The live web calendar is one of several new improvements to Pullen’s
online presence. Audio recordings of sermons, beginning with June 24,
2012, are now available on Pullen’s website or through a free podcast
stream. New audio recordings of daily meditations from Lent: Sowing Sea-
son, Holy Time – a collection of reflections prepared by Cathy Tamsberg – will be
posted each day from now until Easter.
To hear sermons and meditations, simply click on the “Sermons” tab
on the left of Pullen’s main page, select the sermon you would like to hear,
and then click the “Audio Available” link at the top of the manuscript. To
subscribe to the podcast stream, use http://feeds.feedburner.com/PullenBC in any
RSS reader or podcast app, or search for “Pullen Baptist Church” in the iTunes store.
In addition to these new features, Pullen will begin making greater use of its
Facebook and Twitter pages to publicize upcoming events, and spread the news of
God’s radically inclusive love to as many people as possible.
—David Anderson
2/13/13
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Interested in Joining Pullen?
D o you wish to join Pullen but don’t want to make that
long walk up the aisle by yourself? Do you feel drawn
to unite with the church but dread the thought of standing up
in front of everyone alone? Would it be more meaningful if
you had some friends taking that big step of faith with you?
Then here is your opportunity.
Sunday, March 17, those
wishing to join Pullen in a
group will be presented at the
end of the worship service. If
you have an interest in joining
the church that day, please
contact our pastor, Nancy
Petty. She will be happy to
meet with you and explain the
details. If this way of joining
appeals to you, but you cannot be in attendance that day,
don’t worry. Another opportunity to join en masse will be
provided in a few months.
Of course, those who have no concerns about walking
the aisle alone are invited to unite with Pullen at the end of
any worship service. Even if you join by yourself we would
still encourage you to contact the pastor so that she can pro-
vide helpful information about the church and get to know
you better.
—Deacon and Worship Councils
After-Worship Gathering Volunteers Needed
Are you new to Pullen and looking for a way to get your toes
in the water and meet new people? Consider volunteering
with the After-Worship Gatherings held on the fourth Sun-
day of each month, our Pullen Sabbath.
Hosts prepare trays of cookies and lemonade prior to
the worship service, keep the food and drink stocked during
the gathering, and help clean up afterwards. We are creating
three teams to perform these duties so each person will assist
only once per quarter. Bringing cookies is welcome, but not
required.
If you would like to help with this effort, please contact
Cathy Tamsberg at [email protected] or call 919-828-
0897 x214. We’d love to get to know you as we provide this
important community time for our Pullen family.
—Fellowship Committee
Sanctuary Art Update
The Visual Imagery Committee
has been at work over the past
several months preparing infor-
mation for our artist consultant,
Catherine Kapikian. The commit-
tee has transcribed, summarized,
and categorized all congregant
responses received last spring for
the art project which will adorn
the left and right sanctuary walls.
Responses fell within the
following six categories: Femi-
nine Imagery and Women of the
Bible; Mystery of Creator God
and Creation; Natural World or
Nature; Community, Relationships and Affirmation of
Them; The “Pullen Thread,” linking the values and ideals
affirmed by our congregation; Faith and the Mystery of
Faith.
Ms. Kapikian will use this information as a guide to
create our sanctuary designs. She will begin working on
Pullen’s project within a few weeks, once she completes
some prior commitments with two other commissioned pro-
jects. When the design scale models have been submitted to
us by Ms. Kapikian, the Visual Imagery Committee will in-
vite and welcome congregational feedback. Expect more
information to come as the design phase progresses.
For those wanting more information about this pro-
ject, feel free to visit the Pullen website, www.pullen.org,
and navigate to “For Pullenites \ Sanctuary Art Project.” You
may also contact a committee member directy: Jeff Evans at
919-782-7005; Phil Letsinger at 919-787-7275; Janet
McCormick at 919-571-1360; Larry Schultz, staff represen-
tative, at 919-828-0897 x219; Bruce Spencer at 919-866-
1123; Cheryl Stallings, chairperson, at 919-363-4838; or
DeVon Tolson at 919-829-0257.
—Visual Imagery Committee
Pullen People
We grieve with:
Jeff Cherry in the deaths of his Aunt Bea and Uncle
Franklin.
Suzie Barile in the death of her sister, Patty.
Laura Brown in the death of her mother, Martha
McGeachy.
Raymond Hoagland, Pullen’s Wednesday night cook, in
the death of his mother, Mary Nelson.
The family of Louise Copeland, who died January 27.
The family of Lisa Kazmierczak, Pullen’s church admin-
istrator, in the unexpected death of Lisa’s father-in-law,
Bernie Kazmierczak.
We celebrate with:
Brenda Rozar and Nance Swauger who were married in
Washington, DC January 12.
Grace Furman, Pullen’s oldest member, turned 105 years
old January 26.
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Pu l l en Programs
Don’t Forget Your Food Donations
P lease consider bringing non-perishable
food items to Pullen to support fami-
lies struggling with poverty in our com-
munity. Donations may be placed in the
grocery cart located in the hallway adja-
cent to Finlator Hall. Once the cart is full,
groceries will be delivered to the food
pantry at Urban Ministries, which serves
low-income families and individuals
throughout Wake County. If each member
of the Pullen family drops off a single item of food on the
way to worship, the cart could be filled every Sunday.
Items needed include: peanut butter and jelly; canned
meats such as tuna, chicken, ravioli, and spaghetti; canned
fruits and vegetables; boxed milk; pasta and rice; breakfast
cereal; dried beans; juice boxes; and canned soups.
—Pullen Mission Women
Wednesday Nights in Lent
A s we enter the season of Lent together, we encourage you
to join others in the Pullen family to gather for a meal,
fellowship, and meaningful conversation on Wednesday eve-
nings. Whether you’re new to Pullen or have been around for a
while, you’ll get a chance to enjoy good food, fellowship, and
programming if you join us in Finlator Hall on Wednesday
nights this winter.
Dinner is served from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM. The cost is $6
for youth and adults and $3 for children in kindergarten
through fifth grade. The family maximum is $20. Reservations
are not required. The Children’s Choir rehearsal begins at 5:45
PM for children in second grade through fifth grade. Younger
children may participate in Music Discovery at 6:00 PM. The
program hour for adults is 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Youth begin their
check-in at 6:15 PM.
Adult programming in the coming weeks includes these
topics:
February 13: Ash Wednesday Service As we mark the beginning of Lent, Pullenites will gather in the
sanctuary at 6:30 PM for our annual Ash Wednesday service.
February 20 — March 20: Lenten Series Theology of the Cross: Pullen Reflections on Easter
During the five Wednesday evenings of Lent,
we will focus on a challenging topic for
many Pullenites: What do we believe about
the cross and the resurrection?
In a format that has typically generated some
of our best Pullen family conversations, we
will hear from a variety of Pullen people
what they have come to understand about the
stories of Lent – Jesus’ journey to the cross, his crucifixion,
and his resurrection.
Nancy will offer an introduction to the topic and Cathy
will wrap up the series by helping us sift through what we
heard, what we’ve learned, and where we still have questions.
The weekly schedule includes:
February 20 — Introduction
Nancy Petty
February 27 — Perspectives
Lisa Grabarek and Jim Jarrard
March 6 — Perspectives
Lloyd Childers and Jim Hodge
March 13 — Perspectives
Karla Oakley and Clay Stalnaker
March 20 — What Have We Learned?
Cathy Tamsberg .
March 28: Maundy Thursday Evening Service There are no Wednesday activities during the week leading up
to Easter. Instead, make plans to gather with other Pullenites
Thursday, March 28, for a Maundy Thursday meal and service.
We hope you will join us for these mid-week activities
during the coming weeks as we journey through Lent together.
—Wednesday Night Committee
Cross of Nails Pilgrims to Share Stories Sunday
W hat a meaningful experience it
was to stand in the ruins of a
grand cathedral destroyed by the Ger-
man Air Force in the company of Ger-
man people who are now our partners
in peacemaking. Coventry Cathedral
and the Community of the Cross of
Nails inspire hope for the future by as-
suring us that life can indeed arise from the ashes of death
and destruction. This is a compelling image as we journey
into Lent.
—Cathy Tamsberg
Last fall, five Pullen members represented our congre-
gation at Growing Together in Hope – a fiftieth-anniversary
gathering of partners in the Community of the Cross of Nails
in Coventry, England. Pullen has been a partner in this rec-
onciliation network since the 1970s, so it was important for
us to participate in this international event. The Community
of the Cross of Nails grew from the bombing of Coventry
Cathedral by the Germans in November of 1940 and today
includes partners from all over the world.
Following worship Sunday, February 17, Erin Newton,
Jim Hutchby, Gerald Dennis, Felicia Roper, and Cathy
Tamsberg will share photos and reflections about this impor-
tant gathering of peacemakers from Germany, South Africa,
Poland, India, Czech Republic, the United States, and other
nations. Lunch will be provided and reservations are not re-
quired. We simply invite you to join us in Finlator Hall to
learn more about this Pullen partnership and perhaps remi-
nisce about your visit to Coventry in past years .
All are welcome. For more information, contact Cathy
Tamsberg at [email protected].
—Cross of Nails Reconciliation Fellowship
with the Peace & Justice Mission Group
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Pu l l en Programs
Volunteers Needed for Back Door Luncheon
P ullen will host a winter luncheon February 19 from 2 p.m.
to 3 p.m. for the women and men served through our Back
Door Ministry Tuesday. On this day, the individuals who typi-
cally come to our Back Door to receive a packed lunch and a
bus pass will be invited into Finlator Hall for a full-service
meal. Nearly all of the men and women served by Pullen’s
Back Door Ministry experience some form of homelessness,
and this opportunity is a welcome break in their routine during
the cold days of winter.
Nathan Powers has offered to prepare the meal, but
other volunteers will be needed to setup, serve our guests,
distribute gifts of scarves and socks and help clean up after-
wards. This meal is also an opportunity for people in our
church community to spend some extra time getting to know
the women and men who come to our back door, to break
bread and to share a conversation with some of our guests.
If you have been thinking the Back Door Ministry is
something you would be interested in learning more about,
this is a great time to get involved. If you are not ready to
commit to regular, weekly volunteering, but would still like to
participate in this special event, your presence would be very
welcomed.
Please contact David Anderson at dander-
[email protected] or call 919-828-0897 to sign up for this
event, or to get additional information.
—Back Door Servers
Donate Prizes and Candy for Easter Egg Hunt
Remember the fun you had hunting Easter eggs when you were a
kid? Donations of the items listed below will make Pullen’s
Easter Egg Hunt fun and exciting.
Individually-wrapped candy
(no nuts or nut products please)
Easter themed school and art supplies
(pencils, erasers, stickers)
Gently used books
(pre-kindergarten through fifth grade)
Leave donations in the donation box in Room 122 on first floor
between now and Sunday, March 17.
—Audrey Krenitsky
Daily Lenten Meditations Recorded by Pullenites Now Available Online
A collection of daily meditations entitled Lent: Sowing Season, Holy Time is available on the Pullen website under “Publications.”
Associate Pastor Cathy Tamsberg prepared these reflections for the Pullen community during her study leave last year. The collec-
tion includes a meditation for each day of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday and concluding with Easter Sunday.
Audio recordings of the meditations, read by several members of the Pullen congregation, will be added each morning on the
website under the “Sermons” tab, or via subscription to Pullen’s podcast feed.
We encourage everyone to use these meditations as your companion as we journey together through the Season of Lent.
—Education Council
Honoring Loved Ones at Easter 2013
As the Pullen community begins preparations for Easter, the Sanctuary Committee offers the congregation an opportunity to honor
or memorialize a friend or family member by contributing to our sanctuary visual imagery. Please complete the form below and re-
turn it to the church office with your contribution no later than March 22.
Your Name___________________________________________________ Phone No. _______________________
Total Amount__________ (suggested donation: $12) I will _____ will not _____ pick up a lily.
____ In honor of ____________________________________ Relationship to you __________________________
____ In memory of __________________________________ Relationship to you __________________________
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 24
Everyone is invited to join us for the festivities and to share in
the fun and laughter at Pullen’s annual Easter Egg Hunt fol-
lowing worship Sunday, March 24. Children in fifth grade and
younger are invited to hunt for eggs and prizes. Bring a basket
or bucket to collect eggs!
We will meet in Finlator Hall for instructions, and then
move to the corner of Pullen Park – adjacent to the church
parking lot – to hunt for eggs. After the hunting is complete, a
light lunch will be served in the fellowship hall as the children
visit the prize stations and open their eggs. RSVP to Libby
Stephens [email protected] or 919-828-0897 x212.
—Children’s Committee
One Great Hour of Sharing
W hen Japan had to deal with the devastation from the last
severe earthquake and tsunami, the Baptist church
in Sendai was destroyed. American Baptist missionaries
Gordon and Lee Hwang experienced the destruction, injury and
grief which saturated the area first hand. This past fall, when
many structures remained destroyed, the
Hwangs were able to report that One Great
Hour of Sharing funds had enabled the people
of Sendai to start rebuilding their church struc-
ture. Last month, Louise Copeland — a former
missionary to Japan — was heartened by the
report that the congregation anticipates being back in their
church by Easter.
Japan is just one of 25 countries where One Great Hour of
Sharing assistance was given in 2011, and only one of 80 coun-
tries assisted since One Great Hour of Sharing began 54 years
ago. American Baptist churches participate with eight other
denominations to be prepared to give responsible help when a
crises occurs. Besides natural disasters, One Great Hour of
Sharing responds to urgent calls for refugee assistance. One
Great Hour of Sharing is also known for its effective develop-
ment projects to alleviate hunger and poverty. During Lent we
will hear more about One Great Hour of Sharing and share in
an opportunity to support One Great Hour of Sharing.
—Shirley Hubert, ABC Mission Group
Lenten Mission Offering
Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday. Pullen will begin col-
lecting the annual Lenten Mission Offering this Sunday, Feb-
ruary 17. The goal for this year is $10,000. Envelopes in the
pews allow you to designate your gift to one of the following
areas or to spread your undesignated contribution among all
four recipients.
One Great Hour of Sharing
Through One Great Hour of Sharing, American Bap-
tists partner with nine other denominations in disaster relief in
the United States and abroad. Tsunamis, earthquakes, hurri-
canes, and other crises challenge local resources. One Great
Hour of Sharing provides funds to help relieve suffering
caused by unexpected environmental events, which are in-
creasingly a result of global climate change.
American Baptist Churches International Ministries
Pullen friends Laura and David Parajon (Nicaragua),
Dan Buttry (Peace and Reconciliation), and Glen and Rita
Chapman (Congo) are all part of ABC International Ministries’
work around the world. Your gift to International Ministries
will extend the reach of these and other ABC missionaries
around the globe.
American Baptist Churches Home Mission Societies
Over 1300 chaplains, pastoral counselors, new church
planters, and neighborhood action workers focus on individu-
als and families as they try to make the United States a more
just and compassionate place to call home. Your gift to ABC
Home Mission Societies will address the needs of people in
urban and rural areas across the nation.
Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering
Ministers and missionaries each give a lifetime of
service in exchange for modest salaries and relatively low re-
tirement income. This fund provides emergency assistance
when they face health crises and other unexpected expenses.
We hope you will join us in generously supporting
Pullen’s 2013 Lenten Mission Offering.
—ABC Mission Group
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Miss Sunday Worship?
R emember, if you miss a Sunday worship service the Up-
date is posted on the Web site (www.pullen.org) each Fri-
day and the sermon and worship guide are posted the following
week. The Update and worship guide can be found under Pub-
lications, and the sermon under Sermons. Both headings are in
the menu on the left side of the home page. If you would like to
have the sermon mailed to you, please call the church office
and let the receptionist know.
Pu l l en in the W or ld
Items Needed to Take to Cuba
T he pilgrims traveling to Cuba ask for your help in collect-
ing the following items to be taken to our sister congrega-
tion, La Primera Iglesia Bautista of Matanzas, Cuba.
We ask for bulk sizes of these items rather than smaller
containers. Both generic brands and name brand items are wel-
come. Items needed include:
Ibuprofen products
Acetaminophen products
Decongestants (adult and children)
Cold and flu medicine (adult and children)
Pre-natal, children & adult vitamins
Polysporin
Allergy medicine (adult and children)
New Undergarments (adult and children)
Travel-size shampoo, conditioner and soap
Toothbrushes, tooth paste and dental floss
Basic Bic type ballpoint pens and pencils
Office supplies (paper clips, tape, sticky notes)
Notepads
Letter size envelopes
Embroidery Floss
Please bring your contributions to the church office by
Sunday, March 2. Our many friends in Matanzas thank you in
advance for your love and generosity.
—Cuba Mission Group
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Pu l l en in the Wor ld
2/13/13
Diane Daily | Executive Director
Tania Grant | Mental Health Specialist
Pat Hielscher | Office Manager
Caitlin Taylor | Education Specialist
Phone | 919-322-2751
Web | www.hopecenteratpullen.org
Stewards Fund Offers $25,000 Challenge
The Hope Center at Pullen has been awarded a challenge
grant of $25,000 from The Stewards Fund. The grant is
designed to help The Hope Center raise gifts from new
donors, increase gifts from existing donors, and encour-
age lapsed donors to give again in 2013.
We are very excited about partnering with The
Stewards Fund and accept this wonderful opportunity
with great energy and excitement. For more information,
contact Pat Hielscher.
Foster Youth Enrichment Event
The Hope Center at Pullen is working with foster youth
through enrichment opportunities in the community that
allow them to explore their creative sides and gain self-
esteem. North Carolina State University will be hosting
an art and poetry workshop designed to teach these
youth to channel their emotions and build confidence as
they create a final, meaningful product.
Client Stories: Making a Home
A program participant recently secured housing. We
need your help to furnish her apartment. She needs a
dining room table, end tables, lamps, a shower curtain,
kitchen items such as dishes, glasses, silverware, pots/
pans, bowls, utensils, as well as other household goods.
If you have items to donate please contact Pat Hielscher.
Hope Center Publications Need
We need volunteers who can help us with our newsletter
publication and help design a new brochure. We have a
template for the newsletter and are open to ideas for a
new brochure. If you or someone you know has these
skills and can help us put together these materials, please
contact Pat.
Wanted: Moving Help
We would like to expand our list of folks who can poten-
tially help move donated furniture items. We can go
months without needing trucks, but when someone does
need to move it generally needs to happen quickly. If
you are willing to help provide assistance for moving
furniture please contact Pat.
—The Hope Center Staff
The Hope Center a t Pu l len
Triangle Congregations Seek Holistic Approach to Caring
for Families and Individuals Coping with Mental Illness
F aith Connections on Mental Illness is presenting a day-long
workshop entitled, “Faith, Mental Illness, and The Journey
Toward Wholeness.” The workshop is designed to help faith com-
munities engage, encourage, and serve persons who suffer from
mental illness and those who care
for them. Pullen is a regular spon-
sor of this important annual event.
Clergy, lay leaders, individuals,
and professionals are encouraged
to attend.
The workshop will be held
Friday, March 8 at St. Thomas
More Catholic Church, 940 Car-
michael St., Chapel Hill. The keynote speaker, who is both a nun
and a licensed psychologist, will discuss the role of faith and spiri-
tuality in treating mental illness. Four other mental health experts
will also present. Lunch is included in the $20 registration, due by
Feb. 15. Late registration is $30. Register online at
www.wakeahec.org or call 919-350-0461 for more information.
Faith Connections on Mental Illness is an inter-faith coalition
of faith communities whose mission is to work with all faith com-
munities to welcome, include, support, educate, and advocate for
individuals and families who are living with mental illness. Visit
www.faithconnectionsonmentalillness.org to learn more.
—Deacon Council
“Mental illness is
nothing to be ashamed
of but, stigma and bias
shame us all.”
—Bill Clinton
Weekday Volunteers Needed for Construction Project
F ew things are as empowering to a family
as finding quality, safe, affordable hous-
ing. Join other Pullenites this spring as we
seek to contribute our time and energy to
making the dream of homeownership come
true for one local family.
Volunteers are needed to work on a new
home being built through Habitat for Human-
ity in southeast Raleigh. Pullen members will
partner with others Friday, March 8, to work on the new construc-
tion project in the Augusta Crossings neighborhood.
Habitat for Humanity helps first time homebuyers achieve the
independence that comes with owning a home, using volunteer la-
bor, and interest-free financing to overcome the barriers that keep
many families from being able to purchase a home.
No experience, tools, or special skills are necessary. Volun-
teers will work from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM. All volunteers must
be at least 16 years old to work on this project.
Register online at http://vhub.at/pullenmemorial or contact
David Anderson for additional information at dander-
[email protected], or 919-828-0897.
—Missions & Outreach Council
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
1801 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27605
(919)828-0897 ▪ Fax: 919-833-9364
www.pullen.org
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Worship & Program Schedule
Sunday
Sunday school for all ages: 9:45 AM
Worship: 11:00 AM
Wednesday
Supper: 5:15 PM
Programs for all ages: 6:30 PM
Upcoming Events
February 13 Ash Wednesday
February 14 Pullen Mission Women Annual Luncheon
February 17 Community of the Cross of Nails Presentation
February 17 Memorial Service for Louise Copeland
February 18 LGBT & Straight Allies Support Group
February 19 Winter Luncheon for Back Door Guests
February 19 Common Cause NC Film Screening
February 20 Lenten Series: Theology of the Cross
February 23 Purim Party with Yavneh
February 24 After-Worship Gathering
February 26 Pullen Stitchers
February 27 Lenten Series: Theology of the Cross