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A Publication of

First Presbyterian

Church

2101 N. Herritage St.

Kinston, NC 28501

252-522-1921 (phone)

252-522-1922 (fax)

info@fpckinston.org

www.fpckinston.org

I N S I D E T H I S

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Pastor’s Page 2

Worship in July

3

Library News 6

VBS 4/

5

Prayer Requests

6

July Birthdays 6

Church News

7

Music News 7

PW Circle groups

meet monthly at

different times

and places from

September to

May. If you are

not a member of a

circle and would

like to be, contact

the church office

for more

information.

The Presbyterian Women of FPC/

Kinston met on May 17 for lunch

and a program.

Presentations were made by Safe of

Lenoir County, House of Hope, and

the Women’s

Shelter.

Frances Theodorakis was awarded a Lifetime

Membership to Presbyterian Women and

scholarships were awarded to two high school

graduates.

Above: Sikitheia Tindley

and Erin Passailaigue

represented Safe of

Lenoir County.

Below: Ann Cherry spoke about the House of Hope

Right: Karla Grizzard

presented Frances

Theodorakis with the

Lifetime Membership

Award.

Prresbyterian Women

are a vital part of the

Presbyterian Church.

They nurture faith,

support missions,

build communities,

work for justice and

peace, and develop

leaders.

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T H E C A R I L L O N

From Your Pastor Part of the Problem,

or Part of the Solution

You have probably heard or maybe even used the phrase, “Monday morning quarterback.” This is used to describe a person who passes judgment on and criticizes something after an event. Receiving constructive criticism is something that has grown on me over the years, because I have come to learn and understand that when done with love and encouragement, criticism can help us grow and make us better. A conversation that I participated in on leadership, change, and criticism more than 15 years ago has stuck with me all these years. Our group leader said whenever there is a problem, we can be a part of the problem or we can be a part of the solution. If we are willing to share our criticisms, but are not willing to offer suggestions for improvement we become part of the

problem. To be a part of the solution we cannot only offer our criticism. We must be willing to offer ideas of how to make a situation better. To become part of the solution we also must be willing to offer our time, energy, imagination, love, and be willing to serve alongside one another in faith. Another way to talk about criticism is with how easy it can be to pass judgement on someone else. Judging someone on our perceptions of who we think the other is, or how the other behaves can cause us a lot of trouble. That is probably why Jesus had to say this about judging others in the Gospel of Matthew,

“Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.

For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get.

Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye,

but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can you say to your neighbor,

‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’

while the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite,

first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck

out of your neighbor’s eye.”

When we only offer up our criticisms and judgements, we are only a part of the problem. I invite you to become part of the solution. Live out your faith by serving others with your time, energy, imagination, and love offering your gifts and ideas so that the kingdom of God can continue to grow in our church and around Kinston. Joyfully, Pastor Travis

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Worship in July

June 21, 2021

Voted to remove the mask

requirement from our Worship

guidelines. We will continue to

practice social distancing and

refrain from singing until a date to

be determined later.

July 4 –Independence Day Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13

July 11—Commissioning of Ocracoke Mission Group

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29; Ephesians 1:3-14

July 18

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

July 25

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21

Next Stated Session Meeting

(No July Meeting)

Monday, August 16, 6:00 p.m.

Two New Memorials and Books

for Summer

Hoppity Frog by Emma Parrish is a creative “slide-and-seek book” for toddlers, and ABCs of Kindness by Samantha Berger is for children ages 2-5. Thank you, Myra Goodwin, for these beautiful and

thoughtful books given as a memorial to David Mills, a grandfather who enjoyed reading to children. Other books in the children’s section of the library worth noting are All the Children of the World by Helen Doss, Saying Good-bye, Saying Hello…When Your Family Is Moving by Michaelene Mundy, and Apostles, Jesus’ Special Helpers by Edmon L. Rowell, Jr. All the Children is similar to many of the memorial books in that it discusses diversity; Saying Good-bye, Saying Hello might help when a family move becomes necessary. Apostles, Jesus’ Special Helpers is part of the Biblearn Series that seeks to help children understand the importance of these assistants to Jesus. Embracing Heaven & Earth by Andrew Cohen “takes the reader on a journey of Self-discovery that reveals not only the liberating fact of our true nature but the way to live that truth in this world.” Cohen obviously gives the reader food for thought and reflection. Happy reading this summer!

Brenda Woodley, Education and Nurture Committee

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T H E C A R I L L O N

joining with Gordon Street Christian Church and

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

REGISTRATON OPEN!

Register now to hold your spot.

Call the church at 252-522-1921

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T H E

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In Kinston:

Spring Arbor Jim Marshall Max Tabory

Signature HealthCare Don Shiffler

In Greenville:

Cypress Glen Gertrude Dalzell

1 Sydne Allen 15 Lisa Lewis 23 Jay Cherry

5 Maurice Tanner 18 Fran Parker 24 Cindy Mills

10 Ann Gold 18 Del Nix 29 Bruce Pittman

13 John Erwin 18 Ned Manning 29 Elizabeth Pittman

14 Harold Motts 21 Gene Henderson 30 Madeline Kornegay

Members Susan Baker

Becky Barbee

Betsy Barbee

Bud Bradshaw

Linda Brown

Honey Fuller

Garry Rains

Hope Shacke lford

Mary Louise Smith

Sharon Truman

Pamela Williams

Family & Friends

J. E. and Marie Blizzard

J. Warren Creech

Kristin Cummings

Kirk Fuller

Ed & Judy Greer

Peggy Holliday

Shawn Jernigan

Mark Mills

Chuck Murray

Joe Poole

Kenneth Rouse

Johnathan Phillip Williams

Sympathy and Prayers to Sidney and Susan Baker on the passing of their grandson, Aaron

Michael Baker.

Congratulations to Pastors Travis and Sydne Allen on the birth of a son, Crosby Carter

Allen, born June 1, 2021.

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Tuesday, August 7, 8:00 a.m.

at Chick-fil-a

ALL MEN ARE WELCOME!

Date Attendance Offering

May 30 35 $4868.32

June 6 51 $3928.49

June 13 49 $3396.69

June 20 36 $1938.69

Serving in

July 4 11 18 25 Liturgist Aaron Dale Inez Dale David Fillippeli Gina Mackey

Lock-up David Williams Ted Berry Doug Noble TBD

Steward Rick Landis Rick Landis Rick Landis Rick Landis

June 22, 2021

Dear Church Family:

Hope all are having a great summer with finally some freedom to do things! The choir and music program have had a luncheon gathering already two times and plan to have two more before the summer is over. It has been wonderful to be together!

You have probably noticed that we have had more than one and even more than 2 singers in the gallery at recent services. Everyone in the gallery is always confirmed vaccinated and it will remain that way for a long time, perhaps forever! As the vaccination rate increases and the number of COVID cases decline we will be able to return to normal choir and music activities with confirmed vaccinated members. It is my hope to have the full choir and bell “normal schedule” when we start back in August. Congregational singing will start as soon as it is safe but unfortunately with the chances of congregation members not vaccinated this will still have to wait.

I am so thankful for everyone in this congregation. Everyone has been supportive and understanding and flexible as we navigate this pandemic. The choir and all those involved in music at First Presbyterian are simply the best: always doing their best and always in the most supportive and kind and thoughtful way. We continue to look forward to our regular weekly rehearsals and services with singing and praises possibly more fervent than ever! As soon as we are able to all sing in the congregation safely I am planning a hymn festival!

Sincerely:

JOB

Don’t forget to sign-up

for this new adventure!

Small groups will be based on

different interests, topics,

discussions, and bible studies. Groups will meet at

different times and locations. If you are interested in

joining a small group, sign-up now in the church office.

To share a specific prayer concern or make known a particular concern or suggestion, please see any of the members of Session listed below who comprise the elected leadership of our church.

The Session

Clerk: Caroline Suddreth

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Travis Allen, Pastor

Sydne Allen, Par ish Associate

John O’Brien, Director of Music/Organist

J. C. Carraway, Assistant Choirmaster /Organist

Linda Johnson, Financial Administrator

Shelly Sparrow, Office Administrator

Jeff & Christi Boyd, Missionar ies to Cameroon

News Around FPC’s World First Presbyterian Church

2101 N. Herritage Street

Kinston, NC 28501-2221

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Class of 2021 Sidney Baker Morgan McPhaul Patricia Noble Joy Shortell Scott Williams

Class of 2022 J. C. Carraway Jason Cherry Karla Grizzard Gina Mackey John McPhaul Bett Rouse

Class of 2023 Beverly Jenkins Jana Miller Caroline Suddreth Greg Theodorakis David Williams Jeffrey Williford

We need to borrow

a few things for

scenery and

recreation to make

VBS a great time

for all. If you can

loan us any of

these things, please contact the church

office: Ferns, outdoor pillows, beach

towels, plastic wading pools, indoor

trees.

Also, there is a list of things in the back

of the Sanctuary we need donated.

Please check out the items on Sunday

and return them

by July 20.