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33rd Sunday n Or
Worship
Lectionary Readings
May 27
Day of Pentecost
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:22-27
Acts 2:1-21
John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
June 3
Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
Upcoming Events 2
Announcements 3
Session Briefs 3
Remember in
Your Prayers 4
June Birthdays 4
June Calendar 5
Laity Assistant
Schedule 6
May 23, 2012
of Hilton Presbyterian Church (USA)
Dear Hilton family:
Thank you for the gracious Love Gift, the lovely reception follow-ing the May 13 service, the many kind notes and cards, and you
heartfelt well-wishes. Our love and blessings remain with you.
Gary and Jennifer
Staff photos
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Events happening throughout the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia can be found in “Church Lady Sez” at www.pcusa-peva.org/
On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Spirit who
empowers followers of Jesus Christ to proclaim the transforming, re-
deeming love of God that makes the impossible possible! The Pente-
cost Offering will be received at Hilton June 3. It provides a direct
way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth and young
adults.
Congregations are encouraged to keep 40% of the Offering to
support ministries with children, youth, and young adults at
risk in their local communities. When you give to the Pentecost
Offering, you help bring God’s transforming, redeeming love to children
at risk, guide and nurture young people’s growing faith, and provide op-
portunities for young adults to become spiritual leaders—all in the name of
Jesus Christ.
PEVA congregations send 60% of the offering to PEVA. PEVA’s share his-
torically is 10%, to support ministries that provide services and education for children,
youth and young adults at risk in our local communities (within the bounds of
PEVA). PEVA’s Peacemaking Committee is tasked with the disbursement of these funds.
The remaining funds are sent to General Assembly. General Assembly’s portion of the offering provides
leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs
at the national level.
Vacation Bible School July 16-20 / 9:00 a.m.-Noon
The Little Boy
and the Lunch By Tammy Waldrop
Celebration Sunday
June 3 at 10:30 worship
Presented by
Junior Jam &
Hilton Ringers
Featuring
Catherine Goodson as “Cubbie”
CALLING ALL GRADUATES Parents, grandparents, and friends please contact
the church office with information about any graduates in your family, whether
they be high school, college, or technical school. Include any plans for future edu-
cation or jobs that you would like to share. Due today! You can give the informa-
tion to an usher or leave on the office desk.
BOOKS FOR OUR GRADUATES will be available in the narthex for anyone
who wishes to give words of encouragement. They will be presented to our high
school graduates on June 3.
2012 ADDRESS & PHONE DIRECTORY will be available for pickup in the nar-
thex June 3.
VBS 2012...Is July 16-20. We are excited to bring to our Hilton-Area VBS this
deep sea adventure “Operation Overboard.” Registration forms are in the nar-
thex for those who wish to fill out paper forms but for those who wish to regis-
ter online, go to our website www.hiltonpres.org. If you are interested in helping
Vicki Signorelli as a volunteer for VBS prep or during the week of VBS, contact
her at [email protected]
HPC COLLECTS food and clothing for LINK. The baskets are located in the nar-
thex and by the library. LINK accepts clean, gently used clothing and non-
perishable food items. Please bag your clothing.
FAIR TRADE COFFEE & TEA Equal Exchange coffee, tea and hot cocoa for sale!
Through the Presbyterian Coffee Project, your purchase directly supports these co-
ops of small farmers who grow these delightful drinks across the globe. Our dis-
play is located outside the Fellowship Hall. Great for gifts!
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At the Stated Meeting of the Ses-
sion of Hilton Presbyterian Church
on May 7, 2012 Session:
heard a report from Dr. Chuck Webb,
Ministerial Candidate, Union Presbyte-
rian Seminary Student with graduation
on June 2, 2012
examined Incoming Officers George
Barber, Jack Jackson, Jackie Peters, and
Casey Leser
approved ordination of Jackie Peters
and Casey Leser and installation of In-
coming Officers on May 13, 2012
approved the minutes of the Stated
Meeting on April 2, 2012, Called Meet-
ing on April 15, 2012 (as amended) and
the Congregational Meeting on April
15, 2012
approved requests for transfer of mem-
bership for Glenda Miller, Scott Miller,
and Scott Shields from Hilton to Hilton
Christian Church and Hidenwood Pres-
byterian, respectively
approved a facility request from Doro-
thy Knox on behalf of the Hampton
Roads International Montessori School
for use of the Sanctuary and Fellowship
Hall on June 7, 2012 for closing cere-
monies
entered the Digest into the official
church record as the report for the
April 24, 2012 Stated Meeting of the
Presbytery of Eastern VA
approved the 2011 Statistical Report
and authorized publication for the con-
gregation
heard reports from the Transition
Committee and the Session Size and
Administration Committee
The Transition Team members Melissa Goodson, Sam Endicott, Andy Con-
nor and Jennifer Brown were charged by Session to assist Hilton in finding
and supporting an Intentional Interim Pastor. This kind of pastor holds a
unique place in the journey of a church. They are called to provide the
preaching, pastoral care, and administrative oversight similar to a called pas-
tor, but also—and most importantly—are called to help a church renew and
reclaim their own call to ministry in the community. By the policies of Presby-
tery, Hilton cannot call its next permanent pastor until we have prayerfully,
thoughtfully and, we hope, joyfully articulated our own vision of where we
want to be in the future. We have been busy interviewing, checking refer-
ences, and listening to sermons of interim candidates and hope to be able to
propose a candidate to Session in the next few weeks. In the meantime, we
are delighted that the Rev. Sam McPhail will be supplying the pulpit for most
of the Sundays until our Interim Pastor arrives.
We are all ministers to each other, and during this time are especially called
to care for each other. Support our church family during this time by commu-
nicating needs to the church office, attending worship, cheerfully giving finan-
cially, and giving of your time.
Melissa Goodson
1 Neil Morgan
2 Kyle Williams
3
4 Don Blankenship, Austin Byrd
5
6
7
8 Bayley Shefelton
9
10
11 Jarrad Farris
12 Dan Grimes, Kathy Jerrils
13 Neil Lupton, Karen Velkey
14
15
16 Alyson Barnes
17
18
19 Lauren (Dabbs) Loeffler, Kirk Davis
20
21 Rachel (Cruz) McKinley, Francie
Pearce
22 Renee DiPasquale
23 Kathy Minium
24 Amy Campbell, Chip Shefelton,
Cathy Stinnette
25 Tyler Caccavale
26
27 Johnnie Chai, Lilly Jones
28
29 James Velkey
30 Dede Heatwole
If your name is not listed, please contact
the church office so we can celebrate
your birthday too!
Stewardship Statistics
2012 Annual Budget $293,935
YTD Requirements 113,060
YTD Receipts 103,875
YTD Expenses 109,788
Net Income (loss) (5,913)
May 20, 2012 Receipts 1,901
Choirs Leading in Worship
5/27 Adult Choir
6/3 Ensemble/Adult Choir
6/10 Ensemble
6/17 Adult Choir
Family, Friends and those Recovering will be kept on our pastoral care list for one month
unless an extension of time is requested. Please notify the church office of any changes.
Beth Shalom Lifecare (Richmond): Barbara Smith
Colonial Harbor: Lauren Bursch
Fairmont Crossing (Amherst, VA): Alice Wertheimer
James River Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center: Dorothy Hogue
Masonic Home of Virginia (Richmond): Bo Smith
Mennowood: Allene Kidd
Morningside: Ellie Argo
The Newport: Edra Mayer
NN Nursing and Rehabilitation: Angie Hodge
At Home Recovering/In Treatment: Shelby Dodd, Betty Blackburn, Kerry Pratt,
Janie Hurt, Dot Turner
Family/Friends: Dick Gray (Steve Gray’s father), June Williams (Jennifer Bagley’s
mother)
Seminary student: Chuck Webb, “Candidate for Ministry” Union Presbyterian
Seminary
Our Sister Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Brikin Church, Kinshasa
Our Missionaries: Tom & Nancy Rach in Mexico
Military: Britt Caldwell, Jeremy Coviello, Joey Doherty (Jessica Perry Doherty),
Stephen Elliott (Sandy Sherrill), Taylor Herring (Margaret Lassiter), David
Melendez (Nelson Farley), Mike Roane (Lynne Peterson), Ron Wagner, Jr.
(Kate Perry Wagner), Jason Woodruff* *Deployed
Everyone is encouraged to write to our deployed troops. Their addresses are below:
Cpt. Jason Woodruff
455 EMXS/MOO
APO AE
09354
AFGHANISTAN
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 9 am Soup kitchen
2
3 Celebration Sunday 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Picnic on the grounds (3 pm yoga)
4 9 am Soup kitchen 7 pm Session
5 (5:30 pm yoga)
6 Newsletter 7 pm Adult Choir
7 (6 pm HR Montessori graduation)
8 9 am Soup kitchen
9
10 10:30 am Worship (communion)
11 9 am Soup kitchen 7 pm Circle 3
12 (5:30 pm yoga)
13 (1:30 pm Girl Scouts) 7 pm Adult Choir
14 7:30 Ensemble
15 9 am Soup kitchen
16
17
10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Cong. Care Committee
18 9 am Soup kitchen 6:30 pm Admin/Finance Committee
19 (5:30 pm yoga)
20 Newsletter
21 MS @ Massanetta
22 9 am Soup kitchen MS @ Massanetta
23 MS @ Massanetta
24 10:30 am Worship 11:30 Worship Committee MS @ Massanetta
25 9 am Soup kitchen
26 (5:30 pm yoga)
27
28
29 9 am Soup kitchen
30
June 2012
Hilton Presbyterian Church
34 Main Street
Newport News, VA 23601
The Messenger Staff
Editor: Sarah McGinnis
Copy Editor: Nelson Farley
Pastor/Head of Staff: Gary Bagley
phone: (757) 595-1313 · fax: (757) 223-5011 · email: [email protected]
website: www.HiltonPres.org
The Messenger is published every other Wednesday unless noted. The deadline for the June 6 Messenger is noon on Monday, June 4. To submit news, leave items in the office mailbox marked office manager, call Sarah in the office at (757) 595-1313 or email her at
[email protected] You can receive The Messenger the same day of publication, emailed straight to your computer.
Laity Assistant Schedule If you are unable to be at church on a Sunday you’re scheduled to serve, please arrange for a substitute, and if time allows, contact the church office.
Week of May 27 Week of June 3
Building Security Greg Raines Greg Raines
Greeters/Ushers Charlie Slagle, Kathy James-Webb, Carol Preston,
Gary Leser
Kathryn Dabbs, Rick Kerns, Priscilla Bele, Randy
Herrmann
Counters Susie Banning, Rick Kerns, Lynn Gray Blythe & Greg Raines, Renee DiPasquale
Nursery Julie Richter & Vicky Baker Annalee Weeks, Sandy Sherrill
Moments for Children Ann Hurt NA
Lay Reader Sam Endicott Debby Heatwole
Flower Delivery Melissa Goodson, Drew Velkey Casey Leser, Jackie Peters
Giving Flowers open Fred & Patti Caccavale
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