The MacPherson Press March 2020

God calls MacPherson Presbyterian Church to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to make disciples, and to be His witness.

This month alone, the Youth started reading Scriptures in Sunday service, brought you the Soup and Sandwich luncheon at the annual Congregational Meeting, and visited with seniors at Heritage Place. They also attended a winter retreat at Lake Junaluska. We are thankful for MacPherson’s Youth! For more retreat pictures, please turn to pages 8 and 9!

2

Be Not Deceived Pastor Jim

Paul writing to Christians in Galatia admonishes, “You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you,1” (Galatians 3:1a). Paul could easily have writ-ten these words to the Christian community today and been spot-on. Who among us has not been fas-cinated by false representation of facts, concepts, or Biblical truth? Think of what I am writing about as a spiritual magic show where the illusionist or magician is the great deceiver. The great deceiver knows what is true but is striving to convince his audience that what he is presenting is really genuine. And many fall prey to the various deceptions, bewitchments, and enchantments of the great deceiver. Within the Christian community many people have fallen prey to various false representations of Biblical truth. Some of these have intimidating theological names such as antinomianism, modalism, as well as many others. There are also those deceptions which are named after people: for example, Arianism, Pela-gianism, and many others. Yet, there are many more common deceptions, bewitchments, and enchant-ments that plague Christians every day. Some of these are the illusion of control, universalism, and that there is no God. There are also numerous other types of these more common deceptions as well.2 The sermons that I will present this month will ad-dress some of these very common deceptions. I also want to point out that our adversary has not

3

changed his way of attacking God’s people. Consid-er the well known story of the “Fall of Humanity,” as recorded for us in Genesis 3:1-24. In this event the serpent approaches the woman and convinces her to believe what he is saying to her ra-ther than believe what God has said. The serpent craftily uses just enough of the truth when asking, “Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the gar-den?’” (Genesis 3:1). The serpent does this inten-tionally to obfuscate the truth and to confuse the woman. Remember God declared to Adam, “From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:16-17). When the woman responds to the serpent with an imprecise version of God’s command the serpent quickly challenges, “You sure-ly shall not die! For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil,” (Genesis 3:4-5). The result of this exchange is that the woman, and her husband who was with her (see Genesis 3:6, men), chose to believe the serpent instead of believ-ing God. This is what caused sin to enter into the hu-man condition.

4

The woman’s response to God after eating the fruit is, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate” (Genesis 3:13). Now here is the point to shar-ing this Biblical account: our adversary is still ac-tively deceiving people today by providing fasci-nating false representations of God’s Good News. Throughout Scripture God’s people are warned to “Be alert,” and to “Be on guard.”

Peter writes these words of warning and encour-agement to the Church, “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accom-plished by your brethren who are in the world” (1 Peter 5:8-9). Be vigilant always!

Until the nets are full,

Pastor Jim

________________________ 1The Greek word, Baskainow, means to fascinate by false representa-tion; ergo, to deceive, bewitch, or enchant.

2If you are interested in learning more about these theological contro-versies you can read about them in any history of Christian Thought/Theology. I recommend, A History of Christian Theology: An Introduc-tion by William C. Placher. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1983

On behalf of the Congregational Care Team and myself, I would like to thank the ones that have helped with our funeral receptions here at Mac-Pherson. The food, physical help, and monetary

contributions have been such a blessing to our team and espe-cially to the families we served. It is truly a team effort here at MacPherson and God Bless you all! Thank you again!

~ ~ Betty Jo Dent

5

Sermon Information for March

• March 1: Jesus: Man, God, or Both Daniel 7:13-14; John 5:18-24

• March 9: Gifts of Women Sunday

• March 15: The Greatest Lie Exodus 34:1-9; 1 Corinthians 8:1-6

• March 22: The Universalist Deception Psalm 11:1-7; Revelation 20:11-15

• March 29: The Illusion of Control Genesis 11:1-9; Luke 12:16-21

In mid-February, Holmes Security began installation of a new magnetic lock for the main door by the office. As of press time, they had just com-pleted the work on a buzzer and intercom system along with the magnetic lock. Watch next month’s newslet-ter for details about the com-pleted work!

6

Worship & Music Julie Bekkering, Chair

As we are heading into Lent and Easter, please save these dates:

Sunday, March 8 is Presby-terian Gifts of Women Sunday

Sunday, April 5 is Palm Sunday with Com-munion & special music

Thursday, April 9 is Maundy Thursday service with communion & special music at 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 12 is Easter.

• We will be hosting the sunrise service at 6:30 AM with special music, followed by breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.

• We will have our “early” service at 8:45 AM with special music.

• We will have Sunday School at 10:00 AM. • We will have our traditional service at

11:00 AM with choir and special music.

What is this special music I keep referring to? It is four handed piano music performed on two grand pianos in the sanctuary by Beth Walters and Amanda Schafer. Our choir will also be performing special Easter selections. ….. You won’t want to miss this celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

7

March Young at Heart

March Young at Heart will be Tuesday, March 3 at 1:00 pm at Mary Bill’s Café located in the Eutaw Shop-ping Center (801 Elm Street). Hope to see you there!

Come and enjoy lunch where “Home Cooking Never Tasted So Good”

See paper copy of newsletter for this thank you note!

8

A Good Time Was Had By All at The Youth Winter Retreat at

Lake Junaluska

9

10

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV)

We need volunteers in Sunday School and Bible Studies to fulfill what we are called to do raising our young in a way pleasing and glorifying to God. This is a promise we all make as a congregation—not just parents and grandparents—at a child’s baptism. You may or may not know that you have talents that can contribute to the success of filling

the pews with young minds to return to the Body of Believers beyond high school and college. Pray, answer God’s call, and step forward to serve!

What will our congregation

look like in 20 years?

11

MacPherson Music Notes

Hello from the MacPherson Choir Room!

Happy March and I hope everyone is look-ing forward to a beautiful Spring season … especially after our “on and off again” tem-perature swings since the first of this year! The Chancel Choir is working diligently on our music for Holy Week, to include beauti-ful and meaningful anthems for Palm Sun-day, Maundy Thursday, and Easter morning services!

I am also happy to announce that Amanda Schafer and myself will be playing some Two-Piano Duets as part of the music for these Worship Services next month. What a privilege for me to play and partner with Amanda in this unique and meaningful mu-sical presentation.

“Praise the Lord together, PLAYING.”

Thanks, as always, for the love, support, smiles, and kind words from the Congrega-tion for our musical endeavors here at Mac-Pherson Church!

Joyfully! ~ ~ Beth Walters

12

From Congregational Care . . . David Hesnard, Chairperson

Dinners for Eight, the Young at Heart luncheons, Wednesday Night Fellowship Suppers, and Bible Study are opportunities to participate, engage, encourage, and grow in our walk with the Lord. Along the way we refine our priorities and grow in our relationship with our Crea-tor, all the while honing our care, love, and compassion for our congregation members who need a simple com-ing along side effort that says, “I stand with you in your time of need.” All the while we energize our hands, feet, and hearts in service to the Lord and our fellow believers as we journey together in faith.

Two near-term events include final preparation and dedi-cation of the Henderson House on Saturday, 29 Febru-ary to ready it for sale and acquisition by a new family. On the 14th of March we will hold our TLC dinner to hon-or and bless our care givers and care recipients in their journey of faith and healing. Invitations have gone out and preparations are underway for an enjoyable evening of fellowship and dining with an emphasis on care and compassion for families facing chronic health and medi-cal challenges.

My thanks are extended to everyone who has so kindly assisted, supported, and served the needs of our congre-gational families this past month as we continue to care for those who have experienced loss of loved ones and dear friends of many years. I ask for your continued pray-ers of support, hands of care, and compassion that in so many wonderful ways show our true faith and belief in the provision of the God we serve. Thank You All.

With Prayer and Service—David

13

It’s Back!! Karaoke Night!!

Sunday, March 29 5:00—7:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Theme: Disney (Disney anything!) FUN!! FOOD!! PRIZES!!

Prep your best Disney song and come show us what you’ve got! (Please pick out your song in advance and be sure it’s available on YouTube!)

If you would like to decorate a table in a Disney theme, please let Cristy know. So far the themes that are taken are:

Mulan Little Mermaid

Nightmare Before Christmas Aladdin

Princess and the Frog Lion King

Prizes for best singers Prizes for best tables Snacks provided, too! Remember: You don’t have to sing or decorate a table to

join the event—just come out for the food and fun and to

cheer the performers!

14

Follow me! The Knights of North Castle need your help!!

Vacation Bible school (July 19-23, 2020) is not just for children and it will be here before you know it! Help is needed from adults of all ages, including teens. There are several ways adults and teenag-ers can help with Knights of North Castle. Read below and volunteer today:

Act in the dramas Lead music and worship Coordinate crafts Facilitate games Guide children from one area to another Help with registration Prepare and serve snacks Decorate church, stage, classrooms, etc.

See Elder Reid, Elder Grady, or Elder Grumelot if you can volunteer.

15

Dear Family and Friends,

At Knights of North Castle VBS, your students will enjoy an inter-active, energizing, Bible-based good time as they go on a quest in search of the King’s Armor. They will become Knights and discover how to serve God and God’s mission for their lives.

Dinner in the fellowship hall sparks the beginning of a high-energy opening assembly time with mu-sic and drama. Your Knights will discover a Banner Verse (Bible memory verse) that will remain with them in their faith long after VBS.

Breaking out in teams, the Knights make their way on a quest expanding on what they’ve discovered by participating in a variety of activities: Interactive Bible lessons reveal Castle Callouts to equip your Knights for an active life with God at the Bible Sto-ry Station, making their own art projects at the Craft Station, singing new songs at the Music Sta-tion, and playing games at the Recreation Station. Along the way, the Knights will hear about our mis-sion project and respond to a call for action!

Join us at MacPherson Presbyterian Church on Ju-ly 19-23, 2020 5:30-8:00 p.m. To register or to find out more about Knights of North Castle, call the church office at (910) 867-2113.

Sincerely, Your Knights of North Castle Team

16

From Evangelism & Mission . . . Scott Cummings, Chairperson

The hope of the righteous will be gladness.

Proverbs 10:28 One of the great themes of Christianity is triumphant hope. Not just hope as in a distant, vague dream, but triumphant hope, the land of hope where all things end right. Amid the struggles and the storms and the sufferings of life, we can advance our thoughts be-yond today and see relief…triumph…victory. Be-cause, in the end, God does indeed win.

Charles R. Swindoll Are you ready to be used by God?

If you are looking for a way to touch lives with the hope of Jesus Christ, consider volunteering your ser-vices in the various outreach programs and missions supported by MacPherson Church. Get involved to-day. Our Church exists to introduce people to Jesus. Therefore, we constantly need to pour more energy and resources into building relationships and chal-lenge ourselves to reach people in our community, as well as participate in regional and global missions.

We have our Easter ‘Egg-stravaganza’ coming up in April, which is a community family focused event and need our Church members to give of their time and efforts to make this a wonderful Church sponsored community event.

We still need a team to go to Russia and participate in our Russian Partner Church’s Youth Camp in

17

July. This vital and worthwhile outreach mission is priceless, an experience of a lifetime. We need more people to commit now and share the faith of Christ with our Russian partners. The West Virginia Cabell/Lincoln Work Camp is June 21-27. It is a time of Christian fellowship while con-ducting home repairs for needy, low income people in the area. If you can, you need to go, adults and youth alike. The West Virginia Work Camp Trip information meeting will be Sunday, March 15; please attend.

Upcoming Events

March 6 (Friday) – Habitat Women Build, 9 AM to 8 PM (3 (3 hour) shifts) at Oakridge Estates on Bunce Road. Sign-up at www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/women-build.

March 15 (Sunday) – West Virginia Cabell/Lincoln Work Camp trip briefing/meeting for June 21-27, in the Fellowship Hall at 5 PM.

March 28 (Saturday) – Operation INSMUCH Day (25th An-niversary). The activities are currently being planned and the information will be provided early March.

April 13 (Monday) – West Virginia Work Camp applica-tions and money submissions are due.

April 25 (Saturday) – Habitat Interfaith Build, 9 AM to 4 PM (2 (3 hour) shifts). Volunteer and sign-up at www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/interfaith-build.

If you have ideas, concerns, or a passion for our out-reach and mission efforts, please contact Barney Treneman, Bill Kern, Awilda Reyes or Scott Cum-mings, or join us on Thursday, 5 March, 7 PM, room 228, for fellowship and God’s work with the E&M team.

18

Hither, Thither & Yon “Random Thoughts on Rabbit Trails & the Bible”

March is here and the Easter season is fast upon us, providing opportunities to revitalize our faith journey and share the good news of Jesus with our families, friends,

neighbors, and coworkers. The Lord calls all believers to go, near and far, share, teach and disciple all nations as our Lord and Savior directs us in Matthew 28:19-20. This is not an option; the operative word is GO – not – It would be a good idea or if it is convenient – nor – If it feels right but GO. That requires obedience, faith in the Lord’s call and commitment to do as our Savior directs. The hard part is actually backing up our words with ac-tion. Rolling up our sleeves and getting to the Lord’s work. It requires getting out of our comfort zone and “Just doing it!” The good news is that no matter how chal-

lenged and pressed we are, Jesus is with us always, to

the end of the age.

We don’t have to have the perfect plan or the super presentation or the polished elevator speech. All we need is the spiritual availability to say Yes Lord show me the Way. He will provide the wisdom, insight, words etc, etc, etc if we just Ask, Seek, Knock (ASK). It is that easy if we use the Keep It Simple Sweetheart (KISS) principle. We as a rule, make things harder and overthink things with too many What Ifs rather than in fervent prayer saying let’s go and do this thing God has asked us to do.

This is our opportunity to actively be Salt and Light for those in our circle of influence. Do we engage or just let the opportunity pass and watch our fellow sojourners miss the opportunity for salvation and a personal relation-ship with their creator? Just a Thought.

Yours, The Rabbit Tracker

19

From Presbyterian Women . . . Sharon Mozingo, Moderator

Lori Fees from Children's Home Alli-ance was the PW guest speaker for our February 18 General Meeting. We were honored to have her as our guest to share the work of God through this ministry. Don’t forget that Gifts of Women Sunday is March 8. Circle 1 is delivering the message for this service. We will recognize our newest Lifetime Member on this Sunday, as well. Please join us at any of our circle meetings or general meetings to become part of our fellowship!

20

MacPherson Presbyterian Church

Session Minutes

February 9, 2020 – Stated Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Bekkering, Neal Bullard, Jose Cardona, Scott Cummings, Cristy Grady, Mary Groening, Da-vid Hesnard, Don Mollett, Kim Perkins, Dennis Reid, Awilda Reyes, David Sines, Buck Thrailkill, Jim Wanovich, Roger McLean- Trustee, Antonia (Tanya) Anderson – Clerk, Pastor Jim Randall-Moderator

DECLARATION OF QUORUM

DEVOTION and OPENING PRAYER- Elder David Hesnard

CALL TO ORDER Rev. James Randall

APPROVAL OF AGENDA- David Hesnard, 2nd- Cristy Grady

REPORT FROM THE TRUSTEES- looked at church’s finan-cial records reviewed and are in order. Henderson House- Mike Mangum, Bill Groening- act on behalf of the church; list and sell will charge 4.5%, list the house $143,000.

Motion- Elder Jim Wanovich moves, 2nd by Dennis Reid,

that Mike Mangum be retained as the real-estate agent

for MacPherson Church and that Bill Groening be author-

ized with the concurrence of the Trustees to have signa-

ture authority in representing MacPherson Church with

Mike Mangum with regard to the Henderson House which

is to be listed at $143,000.00. Mike Mangum’s fee if he

lists and sells the Henderson House will be 4.5%. Motion

passed.

CLERK’S CORRESPONDENCE Letter of transfer from Laura Festa to Snyder Memorial Bap-tist Church- approved

21

Certificate of Appreciation from NC Division of Services for the Blind Erin Wehrmeister- Youth Ministries, Presbytery of Coastal Carolina

Mary Groening- Motion made to allow the association to

use the bus on the dates requested, pending insurance

coverage not having one of one of our members driving.

Hesnard 2nd. Check with the Presbytery if they will cov-

er the insurance liability. Jim W.- will contact the insur-

ance company, Pastor Jim will contact the Presbytery. Camp Monroe- Friends of Monroe Day Sunday, May 17th from 3-6pm

Administration and Personnel/Property Chairperson Elder Jim Wanovich reviewed progress on Henderson House (Bill, Barney, Bob,

Buck). Motion made to amend previous motion, made

on October 13, 2019, up to $25,000 on costs. Approved retention pond finished- Bobby Dail; meets and passed in-spection; internal church fixes/repairs- Baker Roofing made suggestions on contractors to use. Separating internal and external work Letter of agreement for Megan Ray being worked on. Van has a new battery and oil change New fridge installed and old fridge is out Jose- brought up tree/branches over the walkway being dan-gerous

Christian Education Chairperson Elder Dennis Reid VBS 2020- July 19; Workshop for VBS- March 7 @9 in Char-lotte (5:30am bus leaving) Youth group activities- including 3/29th Disney Karaoke Night @5 Ark Encounter- still need 16 more people; April is deadline for the trip to happen New TVs have been installed and put in classrooms to use Right New Media April 25- Youth Yard Sale

22

Congregational Care Team Chairperson Elder David Hesnard Dinners for Eight is on going Help is needed for nomination team for next year (voted on at the congregational meeting) Faith and Family Night for the Marksmen- Feb 28th

Evangelism and Mission Chairperson Elder Scott Cummings Central Presbytery Meeting at Haymount Presbyterian Church. Rev. Diane Moffet guest preacher spoke about Mat-thew 25 project. Upcoming events (see E&M notes) Bread and Bowl Fundraiser yesterday Inasmuch breakfast- March Inasmuch Blitz Day- March Need people for Russia Mission Trip West VA camp meeting- 3/15 @5 March 7th- next Presbytery Meeting in Pollocksville

Finance Team Report Chairperson Elder Mary Groening

Budget for 2020- Recommendations to adopt budget pre-

sented, APP included terms of call. Approved by the ses-

sion pending the terms of call being passed by the con-

gregation

Long-Range Planning Chairperson Elder Buck Thrailkill ongoing projects progressing, new locks will be installed Tues-day

Worship and Music Chairperson Elder Julie Bekkering Communion sheet passed around Autumn Bazaar- funds have been cut in half, not as many making the commitment to participate.

Recommendation- Discontinue the Autumn Bazar but

consider what we will do as our major fundraiser moving

forward. Approved

23

Suggestion- Trunk or Treat combined with Autumn Bazar Plans in the works for Easter Event (Egg-cellent event) Me-gan Ray is working on the event. Update email will be sent from Pastor Jim with more information and cooperation with the Hispanic church. new candles and holders have been ordered new pew envelopes Sat 2/29 @9- clean Henderson House and dedication service and get ready to list

UNFINISHED BUSINESS –

NEW BUSINESS–

PASTOR’S CONCERNS – grateful for all the support from the church in the recent past with 4 funerals in the past few weeks Elder Scott Cummings will be the commissioner for March 7th in Pollocksville, NC

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 1st- Awilda Reyes 2nd- David Hesnard: approved

DATE OF NEXT STATED MEETING: March 8th @ 2:00pm

ADJOURNED @ 3:20 Respectfully Submitted, Antonia Anderson – Clerk of Session Pastor Jim Randall - Moderator

24

S

un

da

y

M

ond

ay

Tu

esd

ay

W

edn

esd

ay

Th

urs

da

y

F

rid

ay

S

atu

rda

y

1

1st

Sund

ay in

Len

t

Com

mun

ion

2:00

pm

LRO

(#20

5)

3:00

pm

PST

(#20

5)

3:00

pm

You

th F

ello

wsh

ip (F

H/K)

3:00

pm

You

ng D

isci

ples

with

M &

M’S

(#22

7)

2

7:30

am

Mon

day

Mor

ning

Pra

yer

Mee

ting

(FH)

10:0

0 am

Bib

le S

tudy

(P)

6:45

pm

Tro

op M

eetin

g (F

H)

7:00

pm

Den

Mee

ting

(#22

7)

7:00

pm

Bib

le S

tudy

(#20

5)

8:00

pm

Pac

k Co

mm

ittee

Mee

ting

(#23

3)

3

1:00

pm Y

oung

at H

eart

(offs

ite)

6:30

pm

Bib

le 10

1 (#

205)

4

5:30

pm

Chr

istia

n Ed

ucat

ion

(P)

5

11:00

am

Wor

ship

& M

usic

(P)

1:30

pm D

evot

ions

at C

arill

on

6:30

pm

Con

greg

atio

nal C

are

(FH)

7:00

pm

E &

M (#

228)

6

7:00

pm

SOS

: See

kers

of S

obri

ety

(FH,

K)

7

BUS

RES

ERVE

D—

CE

Bu

s re

serv

ed fo

r al

l-da

y VB

S

trai

ning

out

of t

own

7:30

am

Mac

Pher

son

Men

(FH/

K)

10 a

m-2

pm O

rtiz

-Cal

dero

n Vi

sita

tion

(P)

2:00

pm

Ort

iz-C

alde

ron

Fune

ral

3:00

pm

Ort

iz-C

alde

ron

Rece

ptio

n

11

10:0

0 am

Cir

cle

2 (P

)

1:00

pm C

OM (

FH)

12

1:30

pm D

evot

ions

at C

arill

on

6:00

pm

Cir

cle

5 (M

ary

Dail)

(P)

6:30

pm

Eag

le B

oard

of R

evie

w

(#22

4, #

227)

13

7:00

pm

SOS

: See

kers

of S

obri

ety

(#20

5)

FH/K

Res

erve

d fo

r

TLC

Din

ner

Prep

All D

ay

14

6:00

pm

TLC

Din

ner

(FH/

K)

8

2nd

Sund

ay in

Len

t

Cent

sabi

lity

Offe

ring

PW

Gift

s of

Wom

en S

unda

y

2:00

pm

Ses

sion

(#20

5)

3:00

pm

You

th F

ello

wsh

ip (

FH, K

)

3:00

pm

Fin

ance

(#20

5)

3:00

pm

M &

Ms

(#22

7)

4:30

pm

Sun

day

Devo

tiona

l (P)

6:00

pm

Cir

cle

1 (P)

Dayl

ight

Sav

ings

Beg

ins

9

7:30

am

Mon

day

Mor

ning

Pra

yer

Mee

ting

(FH)

10:0

0 am

Bib

le S

tudy

(P)

6:45

pm

Tro

op M

eetin

g (F

H)

7:00

pm

Den

Mee

ting

(#22

7)

7:00

pm

Bib

le S

tudy

(#

205)

10

6:

30 p

m B

ible

101 (

#20

5)

6:30

pm

Cir

cle

4 (M

ozin

go)

Mac

Ph

erso

n P

resb

yte

rian

Ch

urc

h

Mar

ch

20

20

25

15

BUS

RES

ERVE

D

3rd

Sund

ay in

Len

t

3:00

pm

You

th F

ello

wsh

ip (F

H, K

)

3:00

pm

You

ng D

isci

ples

to

Heri

tage

Pla

ce—

Bus

Rese

rved

(#22

7)

16

7:30

am

Mon

day

Mor

ning

Pray

er M

eetin

g (F

H)

10:0

0 am

Bib

le S

tudy

(P)

6:45

pm

Tro

op M

eetin

g (F

H)

7:00

pm

Den

Mee

ting

(#22

7)

7:00

pm

Bib

le S

tudy

(#

205)

17

6:30

pm

Bib

le 10

1 (#

205)

6:30

pm

PW

Coo

rdin

atin

g Te

am (P

)

7:00

pm

Tro

op C

omm

ittee

Mee

ting

(#23

3)

Happ

y St

. Pat

rick

’s D

ay

18

NEW

SLE

TTER

DEA

DLI

NE

19

1:30

pm D

evot

ions

at C

arill

on

20

M

acPh

erso

n @

Ope

ratio

n

Inas

muc

h

10:0

0 am

La

Lech

e (In

fant

)

7:00

pm

SOS

: See

kers

of S

obri

ety

(FH,

K)

21

BUS

RES

ERVE

D

7:00

am

FSU

Nur

ses

Yard

Sal

e

(par

king

lot)

2:00

pm

You

th to

Win

ter

Jam

22

4th

Sund

ay in

Len

t

Food

Dri

ve

3:00

pm

You

th F

ello

wshi

p (F

H/K)

4:30

pm

Sun

day

Devo

tiona

l (P)

4:30

pm

You

ng D

isci

ples

(#

227)

23

7:30

am

Mon

day

Mor

ning

Pray

er M

eetin

g (F

H)

10:0

0 am

Bib

le S

tudy

(P)

6:45

pm

Tro

op M

eetin

g (F

H)

7:00

pm

Den

Mee

ting

(#22

7)

7:00

pm

Bib

le S

tudy

(#

205)

24

6:00

pm

Cir

cle

7 (F

H)

6:30

pm

Bib

le 10

1 (#

205)

25

5:30

pm

Fin

ance

Tea

m (#

205)

26

1:30

pm D

evot

ions

at C

arill

on

27

7:

00 p

m S

OS: S

eeke

rs o

f Sob

riet

y

(FH,

K)

28 B

US R

ESER

VED

TIM

E TB

A Yo

ung

Disc

iple

s Fa

mily

Trip

to C

ape

Fear

Bot

anic

al

Gard

en

29

5th

Sund

ay in

Len

t

5:00

pm

Con

greg

atio

nal F

ello

w-

ship

: Dis

ney

Kara

oke

Nigh

t (FH

/K)

30

7:30

am

Mon

day

Mor

ning

Pray

er M

eetin

g (F

H)

10:0

0 am

Bib

le S

tudy

(P)

6:45

pm

Tro

op M

eetin

g (F

H)

7:00

pm

Den

Mee

ting

(#22

7)

7:00

pm

Bib

le S

tudy

(#

205)

31

6:30

pm

Bib

le 10

1 (#

205)

REG

ULA

R W

EDN

ESD

AY

ACTI

VITI

ES

1:30

pm D

evot

ions

at C

arill

on

4:00

pm

Kni

twits

5:45

pm

Pra

yer

Mee

ting

(S)

6:00

pm

Fel

low

ship

Sup

per

REG

ULA

R W

EDN

ESD

AY

ACTI

VITI

ES

6:45

pm

Bib

le S

tudy

(FH)

6:45

pm

Kid

s Bi

ble

& Cr

afts

7:00

pm

Cha

ncel

Cho

ir

(#111

)

7:00

pm

Fre

edom

to G

row

(#20

5)

26

March 2020 – Hope

Verse 1 – Hope in Challenging Times Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Verse 2 – Hope in the Lord’s Strength Isaiah 40:31 But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Verse 3 – Hope in God’s Grace 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Verse 4 – Hope in Our Love 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Verse 5 – Pray for the Leaders of Habitat for Hu-

manity, Operation Inasmuch and Our City Psalms 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it

labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the

city, the watchman stays awake in vain.

27

March Birthdays

See paper copy of newsletter for this list!

28

MacPherson Presbyterian Church

3525 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville NC 28303 (910) 867-2113

church@macphersonchurch.com www.macphersonchurch.com

Pastor Jr.

Church Secretary René Bahrenfuss

Music Director Beth W. Walters

Organist Julie Bekkering

Accompanist Amanda Schafer

Scout Sunday 2020 at MacPherson Presbyterian Church!