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Volume 39Issue 10Denbigh Presbyterian Church

Our Church Staff

Pastor

The Reverend Deborah DailDirector of Childrens/Youth

Ministries

Liz Marshall

Director of Music Ministries

Kelly Samarzea

Administrative Assistant

Wanda Hale

Sexton Team

Mark, June, Lauren and Nick Tessarolo

Pre-Kindergarten Director

Maggie Vincelette

The Denbigh Digest ispublishedmonthly on the third or fourth

MondayThe deadline for items

to be included is 9:00 AMon that Monday

Comments or Questions?

Contact the church officeat 877-2048 or e-mail us atsession@denbighpres.org

October 24, 2011

Inside this issue:

Special Services 1

Worship/Finance 2

Stewardship/Baptisms 3

New Members 4

Outreach 5-8

Session News/Pre-K 9

Fellowship 10-11

Children/Youth 12

Congregational Care 13

Birthday/Thank you 14

Next IssueNovember 14, 2011

Fall Sermon Series Windows of Our Faith

Our stained glass windows in the sanctuary illustrate keyBible stories and themes. This fall we will look at each of ourstained glass windows and study the messages each containthrough our Windows of Our Faith sermon series. Our chil-drens and youth Sunday School lessons will also correspond with

our sermon series. Join us as we explore:

The Presbyterian Seal

Crucifixion and Resurrection of JesusThe Nativity of Jesus

Thanksgiving Service - November 23, 7:30 PM

We will meet in the Fellowship Room.Please invite your friends, neighborsand visiting family for this casualworship service.

Advent 2011 Waiting

Our theme for Advent 2011 is Waiting. We will provide

Advent devotionals by Henri J.M. Nouwen titled The Lord IsNear. Advent begins November 27.

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day Service

Times

Christmas Eve Services: 6:30 and 9 PM

Christmas Day Service: 10:30 AM (no Sunday School,casual dress)

New Years Day Service: 10:30 AM (no Sunday School)

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Church Record Active Membership (381) Worship on the Lawn

Attendance 09/25 10/02 10/09 10/16 10/23

Worship 78 113 83 161 105

Nurseries 3 4 5 4 9

Sunday School 27 30 29 n/a 23

Kitchen Building Fund Status

October 23, 2011

$25,457.68

Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper

Please join us in celebrating the Lords Supper on Sunday, November 6,2011. Please prayerfully prepare for the celebration of the Lords

Supper.

CHURCH BUDGET

Actual Year to Date September 30, 2011

Total Income $ 210,729.71

Total Expenses $ 229,014.83

Net Difference $ (18,285.12)

Adults and teens interested in Bell Ringing for the Christmas Cantata De-cember 11: We meet Wednesdays from 6:15 7 PM in the Bell Room. No

prior ringing experience required, although helpful. Rehearsal Dates:November 2 and 16, Dress Rehearsal December 7. Please contact KellySamarzea at ksamarze@odu.edu or call 757-318-0816 if interested. You canalso just show up!

Teens interested in dancing with Cloud 6 for the Christmas Cantata De-cember 11: We meet Wednesdays from 6:15 7 PM in the sanctuary. No

prior dance experience required, although helpful. Rehearsal dates:November 9 and 30, Dress Rehearsal December 7. Please contact KellySamarzea at ksamarze@odu.edu or call 757-318-0816 if interested. Youcan also just show up!

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Time and Talentsurveys are available. Please pick one up and fill it out. This is the best wayfor the church to know in what areas you would like to serve, and it is the best way for you toknow you are needed. The completed survey can be dropped of at church, you will find a bas-ket on the table in the Narthex.

Stewardship Commitment Sunday will be celebrated on November 6. Our church has had awonderful 50 year history. As you think back over the past 50 years, think about the opportu-nities for the next 50 yearscommunity involvement, missions, opportunities for our youth,

and many more. The future will depend upon you.

Antonio Coll

October 16, 2011

Stephanie Harris

JewLeigha Harris

October 16, 2011

Alanna Durruty

October 23, 2011

Lazaro (LJ) Durruty

October 23, 2011Jim Hiltabidle

October 23, 2011Lazaro Durruty

October 23, 2011

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Brian and Stephanie Harris with their daughter JewLeighajoined the Denbigh Presbyterian Church family on October16, 2011. Brian is a Site Manager for an environmental con-struction company while Stephanie is pursuing a Bachelorsdegree in psychology with a minor in human resources.Brian and Stephanie have three children, JewLeigha (age 7),Ryan (age 15) and Hallie (age 17).

Stacey Coll was received into membership on October 16,2011. Stacey has two wonderful children, Antonio, who was

baptized on the 16th and Victoria. Stacey has lived in Vir-ginia for the past twenty years. She enjoys spending timeoutdoors with her family, and she also enjoys recreationalreading. Stacey has worked for the same company for the

past twelve years.

Lazaro Durruty and Crystal Ellisjoined our family on Oc-

tober 23, 2011. Lazaro and Crystal are a military family, andthey are raising two children, Alanna (age 7) and LJ (age 1).Lazaro is in the Navy currently on active duty at YorktownWeapons Station and Crystal works as a massage therapist inYorktown. Lazaro and Crystal found Denbigh PresbyterianChurch because of the wonderful Vacation Bible School wehost.

Jim Hiltabidle was officially received into membership onOctober 23. Jim has played a very active roll here at Den-

bigh Presbyterian since his marriage to Becky Skaar by help-ing with both youth and fellowship activities. Jim is retiredmilitary and is now working for the Department of the Armyat Fort Eustis. Jim also loves the game of golf.

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If we bring just one food itemIf we bring just one food itemIf we bring just one food itemIf we bring just one food itemevery Sunday. . .every Sunday. . .every Sunday. . .every Sunday. . .Some suggestions for DUCOs pantry:

Meat Peanut butter Fruit Jelly/Jam

Cereal Spaghetti sauce

Pasta Dry Potatoes

Beans Canned meals (stew,

ravioli, etc.)

Rice Dry milk (individual

pkgs.)

Jello Baby food andformula

Food items should be

canned/boxed/non-perishable

. . . the shelves would. . . the shelves would. . . the shelves would. . . the shelves would

never be bare.never be bare.never be bare.never be bare.

Please Donate Your Used Devotionals

After you finish reading These Days orother devotionals please consider donating them toDenbigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO).These devotionals will be shared with clients to of-fer spiritual hope and encouragement. Thanks forsharing! There is a box in the church office for the

donated devotionals.

TIME TO STUFF THOSE SHOEBOXES!

Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child sends shoeboxes stuffed with items toneedy children all over the world. If you would like to put a smile on a childs face who

probably will not have a Christmas, just follow these simple steps:

Pick up one of the brochures in the narthex area at church and it will give you instructionson how to stuff the box with the gift ideas provided. Wrap the box if you would like, labelthe box for boy or girl and include a $7.00 donation to cover shipping. If you do not have ashoebox at home, the church has provided some plastic boxes to be used.

Have your box/boxes at church no later than November 13.

If you would like to help but dont have time to buy, stuff and label, we will gladly accept adonation to cover some or all items or help cover the cost of shipping.

Help us show the love of Jesus around the world. For more information contact Debbie Amesat 757-833-3027.

Value Checks booklets, a fundraiserforDenbigh United Christian Out-reach (DUCO), are available in thechurch office. Value Checks is a book-let similar to the Entertainment booksthat have been sold in prior years with

the exception that the price is only$12.00 per booklet of which DUCOwill receive $6.00. The coupons in thebooklet are for places such asMcDonalds, Sonic, Friendlys, Bojan-gles, Arbys, DQ and many others.

Pick your booklet up today!

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S.H.A.R.E.September 2011 S.H.A.R.E. order canbe placed the week of November 1-6,2011. The order will be placed onMonday, November 7 at 10:00 AMand will be distributed in the Narthexarea of Denbigh Presbyterian Churchon Saturday, November 19 from 7:00-7:30 AM. All orders must bepicked up by 7:30 AM. Volunteerscannot be held responsible for orders

which are not picked up.

In April, we began volunteering at the newFood Bank location at 2401 AluminumDrive in Hampton. It is on the corner ofAberdeen and Aluminum Drive in Cope-land Industrial Park. It is across from

Wendys. Session Members will volunteeron November 19, 2011. The telephone

number at the Food Bank is: 757-596-7188.

The January 2012 Haiti Mission Team is busy fundraising and bonding spiritually through Bi-ble Study. The team is as follows:

Sandra Beebe Penny Norton

Deborah Dail Dale Pennell

Delores Fleming Megan Spivey

Patti Hall Shannon Weaver

Mason Murawski

Each team member is responsible for a portion of his/her financial commitment. The team willbe having an art auction and Brunswick stew sale, as well as other fundraisers.

Here are a few ways each of you can help:

1. Prayers

2. Words of encouragement

3. Support the fundraisers.

4. If you would like to financially support a particular team member, please

write his or her name and Haiti at the bottom of the check.

5. If you would like to hire one or more of the team members for a particular

job, please contact Sandi Murawski at 804-642-5613.

6. More Prayers

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10th Anniversary Menchville House Dinner, at Menchville Baptist Church, 248Menchville Rd., Newport News, Tuesday, November 8. Silent Auction, 6 PM Din-ner (catered by Carrabbas Italian Grill) at 6:30. Delicious desserts from many lo-

cal businesses. FREE, donations accepted. Testimonies from Menchville Houseresidents, present and former. Entertainment. Virginia legislative resolution to be

presented by former Delegate Glenn Oder. RSVP 833-5980 before November 1.

The Human RaceThis year the Human Race is on November 22. This is the annualwalk through the spectacular light display at Newport News Park on the Tuesday before itopens for the public and the only time you can walk it. If you have never walkedthe light display, you should consider doing it; you will never want to drive itagain! Buses take you from Woodside High to the entrance of the display. Fromthere, you walk at your own pace to the pick-up point (1.5 miles) and ride through the remain-der of the light display back to Woodside High.The details for this years event are being re-vamped. As soon as we receive more informa-tion, we will pass it along to you. For now, mark the date on your calendar and plan to join us.

Everyone is welcome!

Please contact Lisa Canaday at 874-2394 orlcanaday2@verizon.net for more information.

Denbigh Presbyterian Church Local Missions Committee is provid-ing Thanksgiving meals for needy families. We will be accepting

food donations (see list of items) and money donations for turkeysand non-perishable items. All monies and food items should be atDPC by Sunday, November 20. Thank you for your support.

Shopping List

Sweet potatoes or yams, peas or green beans, corn (not creamed), instant potatoes, rice, crack-ers, peanut butter, jelly, large cans of soup, mixed nuts, pre-made apple or pumpkin pie, turkey

pan, small to medium turkey and stuffing.

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Reserve these dates on your calendar!

Reserve these dates on your calendar!

November, all month Collect socks and underwear for PORT. ChallengeNot Ready for

Prime Timers

December 6 Spirit of Norfolk Christmas Lunch Cruise. Cost is $37.00 per person and

includes buffet lunch with non-alcoholic beverage, show, cruise, tax and gratuities.Contact Verni Saunders to add your name to the list

December 31, 4:00 PM New Years Eve Open House at the home of Don and Char-lotte Eason

January 22, 11:45 AM 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

February 12, 11:45 AM Luncheon hosted by the Presbyterian Women and preparedand served by our High School Youth and their advisors

March 23 & 24 Bus trip to Lancaster, PA, to see Jonah at Sight and Sound Theater.

Cost is $295.00 per person, double occupancy and $335.00 per person, single occu-pancy. Price includes bus transportation, tour guide, 1 nights accommodation, 1 dinner,1 breakfast, Jonah, tour of the area with local guide, all taxes and gratuities except forthe tour guide and driver. The trip will include a stop at Kitchen Kettle for shopping.Travel insurance is available. Contact Gail McLeod if you would like to go or would

like more information.

Christmas Family Dinner

This years Christmas Family Dinner for the whole congregation will be on Sun-day, December 11 at 5 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. Watch formore details about our Christmas Family Dinner back by popular demand!

50th Anniversary Celebrations Looking Back While Moving Forward in Faith

Thank you to everyone who worked to make our 50th Anniversary celebrations a great suc-

cess. Many in our community and church visited our Fall Festival and enjoyed the music, foodand activities. The afternoon worship service on the lawn allowed us to give thanks to God forGod's blessings upon our church. All who gathered for the Saturday evening dinner had joyousfellowship, excellent food and a meaningful program of reminiscing and looking to the future ofDPC. As we worshipped together on Sunday morning and broke bread together at the Sunday af-ternoon luncheon there was a spirit of joy and anticipation for our church's next 50 years. Mem-bers and friends, past and present, enjoyed the photo and memorabilia displays so lovingly assem-bled for our viewing. Thank you again to everyone who made each of these events meaningful as

our church was Looking Back While Moving Forward in Faith.

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HELP! Calling all adults interested in helping our youth grow in their Christian faith. Faith

Weaver Friendsbegan Wednesday, September 21. We are in need of helpers to set uptables, set tables (plates, etc.), clean up after dinner and assist with checking in and checkingout children. You can make a difference. Please contact Liz Marshall for additional informa-

tion or to sign up to help.

757-877-2048 or email LizMarshall@denbighpres.org

At Faith Weaver Friends, each child experiences an incredible, personal friendship with Je-sus through opening celebrations, family-style dinner, Discovery Centers, Bible Study, recrea-tion and journaling.

The fall session ofFaith Weaver Friends runs through November 30. Faith Weaver Friendsis for children/youth entering Kindergarten to High school. We are also offering a Bible StudyClass for adults while the kids are enjoying their activities. Wednesday evenings are for the

whole family!

The cost for the fall term is $20 per child or adult (this covers dinner). If you have more thanone child involved, the cost for additional children is $15 per child, not to exceed $50.00 perfamily.

Registration forms will be available on the youth board located in the education wing outsidethe office of the Director of Childrens/Youth Ministries. If you have any questions about the

program or would like to help spread the love of Jesus on the childrens lives,

please contact Liz Marshall at lizmarshall@denbighpres.org or call the church office at 877-2048.

Attendance at Faith Weaver FriendsDate 10/05 10/12 10/19

Children 47 45 35

Adults 15 15 15

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Joan Kiser

Rhett Hickman

Myrna Bickhart

David and LuAnn Jusino

Jerry Helms

Amelia Britts daughter-in-law

Dick Gray

Carl and Lillie Gagliardi

Jeanne Kent

Marianne Williams father

Whit MayesMichelle Ramdeholls mother and brother

Trudy Bowmans husband

Allen Vigilante

Kathy Baldwins father

Kelly Samarzeas father

Leslie Maloney

Jamie Eason

Kay Atkinson

Pete Buchanan

Sharon Shires

Lorenzo Grant

Logan Marchese

Andrea Marchese

Liz Marshalls father

Stephanie Harris

Our Members and FriendsOur Members and FriendsOur Members and FriendsOur Members and FriendsOur MilitaryOur MilitaryOur MilitaryOur Military

Tom Joyce Bruce Baffer Jill Miley

Robert Depp Caroline Joyce Alisha Quinn

Todd Hall Lee Holfert John Quinn

Jennifer Lambert David Baird Pam Randall

Jonathan

Graebener

Dan

Barnhart

David

Burroughs

Our Deployed MilitaryOur Deployed MilitaryOur Deployed MilitaryOur Deployed Military

Chris Rupp Mark Manoso Joel Silva

Jacob Lindsay Ricardo Marquez

Michael Shea Daniel Troyer Terri Minch Osner

Ryan Jones (Son of Bill & Dee Jones)

Jeff and Jennifer Hale Williams Rob Phelps

Our Missionaries in HaitiOur Missionaries in HaitiOur Missionaries in HaitiOur Missionaries in HaitiBruce and Deb Robinson

Serving in theServing in theServing in theServing in the

Peace CorpsPeace CorpsPeace CorpsPeace CorpsKirk

McCullough

Pete Marshall Daniel Jones James OSuna

David Powers Jacob Mayes Kelly Kee

We express our sympathies to the following

families. May God bring comfort and hope to

all who grieve.

Kristi Spivey on the death of her uncle.

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1 Suzanne Fleming

A1 Brian and Stephanie Harris

2 Haley Crippen

3 Bev Daniels

3 Grace Humphries

3 Chancey Hall

4 Jennifer Ryan

4 Jim Vollmer

5 Anneliese Collins

8 Brittany Hall

8 Katy Tessarolo

9 Paul Reynolds

12 Tyler Jamison

13 Hallie Webster

13 Robert Depp

14 Jacob Potts

16 Rick Pauley

17 Chelsea Fuselier

17 Nate Martin

18 Liz Marshall

19 Christopher Garcia

20 Pat Horton

21 Rhett Hickman

22 Claire Schwarting

22 Henry Schwarting

23 Charles Miller

24 Taylor Roach

24 Shirley Rucker

24 Richard Horner

25 Sara Sue Law

26 Ham Fairfield

30 Pamela McCullough

My surgery was a success and I am recovering very

nicely. I would like to say thank you for the manycalls Ive received and let everyone know how much I

appreciate the many prayers made

for me.

Gay Goble

Help Needed for

Advent/Christmas Church Decorating

Patti Hall, our Seasonal Decor TeamLeader, is seeking volunteers to help deco-rate our church for the Advent and Christ-mas season. The decorating process willspan two days: Monday, November 21 andTuesday, November 22. Please contact

Patti at 867-7263 to volunteer.

Additionally, the Seasonal Decor Team

will be accepting donations for poinsettiasin memory or in honor of loved ones.Watch and listen for announcements to do-nate in late November or early December.