(Below is the fifth in a series of pastoral letters addressing the NWPC in the pandemic. To read previous letters click on the following links: March 13, March 26, April 17, May 21.) Dear Siblings in Christ, Grace to you and peace. I pray that this letter finds you well. I write to offer you... Continue Reading →
The Mission Committee will display the American Flag for both June and July as we focus on our local mission efforts and partners. We begin as close to home as it gets with NWPC Vacation Bible School headed by Linda Black and a host of helpers. Our Bible School has always had a mission element... Continue Reading →
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is once again hosting its annual Vacation Bible School, but this season of physical distancing requirements, we will conduct virtual VBS via Livestream and Google Meet. The classes, for kids in preschool through grades 4, will be from 9:30-10 a.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from June 8 -18. A curbside pickup... Continue Reading →
(Below is the fourth in a series of pastoral letters addressing the NWPC in the pandemic. To read previous letters click on the following links: March 13, March 26, April 17.) May 21, 2020 Dear Siblings in Christ, It is almost startling to realize that Memorial Day weekend—and the unofficial start of the summer season—is... Continue Reading →
Our Mission Committee's focus for May 2020 is on India. India's flag will be displayed on the chancel in our sanctuary throughout the month. Presbyterian World Mission works in India through service of mission co-worker/partner church relationships. Special ministries include ministries to street children and social justice programs. Other mission emphases include parish ministries, social,... Continue Reading →
(Below is the third in a series of pastoral letters addressing the NWPC in the pandemic. To read previous letters click on the following links: March 13, March 26.) Friday, April 17, 2020 Dear Siblings in Christ, “The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let... Continue Reading →
Beginning Sunday, April 19, from 9:30-10:15 a.m., Rev. Brad Walters will facilitate a series discussing Walter Brueggemann’s book “A Glad Obedience: Why and What We Sing.” This study will be conducted using the Zoom video-conferencing app and all are welcome to join. Zoom can be accessed by computer, smartphone or smartTV. In this helpful and engaging... Continue Reading →
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is offering Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday worship services through online livestream (livestream.com/nwpresby). Because of the stay-at-home orders, the sanctuary will closed as we encourage people to worship from the safety of their homes. The Maundy Thursday service is at 7:30 p.m., April 9. Please prepare your own communion bread and juice... Continue Reading →
Our Mission Committee's focus for April is on the countries of Sudan and South Sudan. Their flags will be displayed in our chancel throughout the month. Life has been chaotic and difficult in both Sudan and South Sudan since the new nation of South Sudan was formed in 2011. But dramatic changes have occurred in... Continue Reading →
