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from the pastor This summer brought a lot of change to the Henry family. A new home in a new town with a new church and a lot of new faces is a LOT of change. I don’t advocate making this kind of change

too often (although it does encourage decluttering!). With that said, change is not always a bad thing, even if Presbyterians sometimes act like it is. When things change, we get a chance to ask, “What are we doing? Why are we doing this? And how are we doing?” When things change, we get a chance to grow, as individuals, families and churches. We find that we have capacities we didn’t know about and that there are opportunities to which we had been closed off.

As a new pastor, I am very aware that just my voice and presence are a lot of change for some people. I have had 50 years to get used to me but it will take you some time! I am also aware that there are new members of our congregation and new visitors who are also part of the change underway at DCPC. Hopefully time will enable us to grow accustomed to who God is making us to be, together, in the years ahead.

That phrase, “years ahead,” leads into one of my two other main points for this Steeple Talk. First, that getting to know one another and growing together takes time. It also takes being together. I hope a new program year in the life of DCPC enables you to dig in and find ways to connect that might go deeper and further than in the past. Let’s be together! There are many ways to get involved and getting involved gets us growing together. My final main point is simply a word of thanks on behalf of the whole Henry family. Members and friends of DCPC have been so gracious in the many ways you have welcomed us. From meals to gift cards to notes and simple inquiries about our well-being, we are deeply grateful for your grace and hospitality. It has made the change a lot easier for us and for that, we are thankful.

~ Peter Henry

Growing in the Life of Faith In his book Growing in the Life of Faith, Craig Dykstra, who serves as a Vice President for Religion for the Lilly Endowment, explores the intersections of education, worship practices, tradition, and discipline of the Reformed Christian community and how they help people grow in their faith. Of particular importance are the following 13 practices, which help to define who we are as a community of believers:

1. Worshiping God together – including receiving the sacraments given to us in Christ;

2. Telling the Christian story to one another – reading and hearing the Scriptures and also the stories of the church’s experience through its history;

3. Interpreting together the Scriptures and the history of the church’s experience, particularly in relation to their meaning for our own lives in the world;

4. Praying – together and by ourselves, not only in formal services of worship but in all times and places;

5. Confessing our sin to one another, and forgiving and becoming reconciled with one another;

6. Tolerating one another’s failures and encouraging one another in the work each must do and the vocation each must live;

7. Carrying out specific faithful acts of service and witness together;

8. Giving generously of one’s means and receiving gratefully gifts others have to give;

9. Suffering with and for one another and all whom Jesus showed us to be our neighbors;

10. Providing hospitality and care, not to one another but to strangers and even enemies;

11. Listening and talking attentively to one another about our particular experiences in life;

12. Criticizing and resisting all those powers and patterns that destroy human beings, corrode human community, and injure God’s creation;

13. Working together to maintain and create social structures and institutions that will sustain life in the world in ways that accord with God’s will.

September 8 is Rally Day, our celebration of the fall program year and when Sunday School Youth Group, and Wednesday after school activities resume. If you haven’t found a place to plug into yet, this fall would be a great time to do so. Read over the above list. What’s one area that you’re being called to work on in the coming year? Perhaps you’ll find that challenge met at a Faith Formation activity!

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September Worship & Liturgical Schedule

September 1 12th Sunday after Pentecost

Communion at all three services Peter Henry preaching on Luke 14:1, 7-14

September 8

13th Sunday after Pentecost Rally Day – Fall Picnic – 1 service at 11 a.m.

John Ryan preaching on Ephesians 4:1-16

September 15 14th Sunday after Pentecost

Peter Henry preaching on 1 Timothy 1: 12-17

September 22 15th Sunday after Pentecost

Peter’s Installation at 11:00 a.m. Robert Alexander preaching on Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 and

1 Timothy 2:1-7

September 29 16th Sunday after Pentecost

New Member welcome at 11:00 a.m. Peter Henry preaching on Luke 16:19-31

At its August 21, 2019 meeting, the Session

• welcomed our new Moderator, Rev. Peter Henry, to DCPC and the Session. • endorsed church member Maeve Hammond, Davidson College class of 2019, to enroll as an Inquirer in the

ordination process with the Presbytery of Charlotte. She will begin work at Harvard Divinity School this fall. Rebecca Chaffin will be her liaison with the Session.

• approved the calling of a congregational meeting in the Sanctuary at the end of the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, September 8 to hear a report from the Nominating Committee who will nominate a new Deacon for the Class of 2022.

• approved the calling of a Session meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the Congregation House to receive new members.

• approved a request from the Presbytery of Charlotte for DCPC to host the Presbytery meeting on May 19, 2020 (done by email prior to the meeting).

• heard reports from the Administration and Personnel, Finance, Membership, Faith Formation, Endowment, Stewardship and Campus Ministry Committees.

• approved a new DCPC welcome statement which will appear in the church bulletin and other church literature. The new statement, depending on where it is used, will be a variation of “Davidson College Presbyterian Church is a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive faith community where all are one in Christ. We trust that you will find God’s presence here.”

• heard a report about the recent Kenya trip from Rev. Robert Alexander where the 10 members of the DCPC team enjoyed time with our partners and others and worked on the possibility of drilling a new well for the church and school. An opportunity for the congregation to hear the team’s report will be on Wednesday Evening October 16th, and on World communion Sunday.

• approved the addition of a Social Justice Committee as a regular Session Committee. • heard a report from the commissioners to the August 17 meeting of the Presbytery of Charlotte where Rev. Peter

Henry was received by the Presbytery. • thanked Rev. Robert Alexander for his six weeks as Interim Pastor/Head of Staff during the transition period

between the departure of the Rev. Scott Kenefake and the arrival of the Rev. Peter Henry as Pastor/Head of Staff.

from the session

9:45 Clickers

If your right index finger is comfortable clicking a mouse, then you can help. We are looking to expand our list of available computer operators for the 9:45 service. Training can be done during a 9:45 service with an experienced clicker, and after 2 minutes of watching, you would be a master too. Any adults, middle or high school youth are invited to help. Contact David if you’re interested: dbrinson@dcpc.org.

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Music Ministry Highlights

Join us as we begin the exciting fourteenth season of Organ at Davidson with a concert by Dr. Andrew Scanlon on September 16 at 7:30. A native of Methuen, Massachusetts, ANDREW SCANLON has been a professor in the keyboard faculty at East Carolina University since 2009, where he directs the graduate and undergraduate programs in organ and sacred music. In addition, he is the organist & choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville, NC and artistic director of East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation. He has performed organ recitals in important venues in the U.S., Europe, and Africa. Actively involved in the American Guild of Organists, Andrew Scanlon holds

the Fellowship diploma (FAGO), has been a faculty member for three Pipe Organ Encounters, and serves on both the National Board of Examiners and the Committee on Professional Certification.

All Organ at Davidson concerts are free, with donations received to support the series, and are followed by a reception sponsored by Friends of the Organ.

Children’s Music Wednesdays

4:30—Bells (3rd –5th) 5:00—Beginner Choir (PreK-K) 5:00—Primary Choir (1st-2nd) 5:00—Junior choir (3rd-5th) 5:45—Dinner (All the above start on Sept. 11)

Adult Music

Chancel Choir –Thursdays @ 7:00 (started Aug. 22) Geneva Choir—Sundays @ 5:00 (started Aug. 25) Worship Team—Wednesdays @ 8:30 Tower Ringers—Wednesdays @7:00 (starts Sept. 11) Alleluia Ringers—Sundays @ 4:00 (starts Sept. 8)

Youth Music

Youth Choir—Sundays @ 6:30 (starts Sept. 15) Youth Music Team—Wednesdays @ 8:00

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9:45 Music Team

The 9:45 service is blessed to have an extremely dedicated music team; but would you believe that most Sundays pull from a pool of twelve people? Is there a way you can contribute to the worship team? Do you sing or play an instrument? Any skill level is welcome. Music will be written to meet you where you are. Also, any frequency is welcome, if you only want to play every once in a while, that will be arranged. Contact David if you’re interested: dbrinson@dcpc.org.

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Sunday Adult Faith Formation

SAVE THE DATE Congregational Retreat,

Montreat, NC January 24-26, 2020!

It’s not too late to sign up for a mid-week bible study for this fall. DCPC is offering both short and long term and morning and evening Bible studies. See the DCPC website or John Ryan to sign up but do it soon!

• Monday Night Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark, will be held on Mondays evenings, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. This informal bible study will be held off campus at a church members home. Class members will share in providing light refreshments. Workbooks are available in the church office for $22.00. Classes begin on Sept. 16.

• Disciple 1 – a 24-week class covering both the Old and New Testament, this class is being offered in conjunction with DUMC. John Ryan and Linda Zastovnik will be co-leading this class that meets on Tuesdays evenings, 7 - 8:30 pm at the DUMC Congregational Care House. Classes begin on Sept. 10.

• Wednesday Morning Bible Study on the Acts of the Apostle, is an eight-week study and will be held Wednesday mornings in Room 201 from 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Workbooks are available in the church office for $22.00. Classes begin on Sept. 11.

To register for one of these Bible studies, see the Adult Ministries page on the DCPC webpage.

Mid-Week Bible Studies

All Adult Faith Formation Classes will meet on Rally Day, Sept. 8. Some classes will not meet in their usual locations! Connections – will meet on the Gwen Appleyard Patio for a social time to catch up with each other and to hear what’s coming up for the class in the coming year.

Covenant Class - will meet in Lingle Chapel on Sept. 8 and will return to the Congregation House on Sept. 15. The class welcomes Dr. Doug Ottati, the Craig Family Distinguished professor of Reformed Theology at Davidson College, who will present a three-week course on “A Christian Humanism: Wonder, Realism, and Hope.” The course will address what Christian humanism has been historically and what it can be now, and will develop a view of the value of humans, their possibilities and limits in relation to God as Creator, Judge and Redeemer.

Jubilee Class - With an emphasis on an interactive "priesthood of all believers” and a focus on social justice issues, the Jubilee Class seeks to bring together Christian faith and life in the everyday world. The lead-off class in September will discuss J. Louis Martyn’s classic “From Paul to Flannery O’Connor with the Power of Grace.” Before his death in 2015, Martyn was regarded as the preeminent scholar on Pauline apocalyptic theology, in which Martyn finds Paul pointing to an invasion of the new creation God has already begun on this earth. Projected future sessions include discussions of the Toni Morrison lecture series, “The Origin of the Other”; immigration; housing in Davidson; state and national politics (including the 2020 elections); climate change; water issues; and the film Backs against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story. We invite all interested persons to attend our sessions during the Sunday School hour at 9:45 am in Room 201.

Maloney Class – meets in the Parlor:

Sept. 1 – Spared!, Genesis 18:16–19:29

Sept. 8 – God Answers Prayers, 1 Samuel 1:1–2:10

Sept. 15 – Bread from Heaven, Exodus 16

Sept. 22 – God Hears Our Cry, Numbers 13:1–14:10a

Sept. 29 – God Forgives, Numbers 14:10b–23

Pines Class – meets in the Marshall Room at the Pines. See the Maloney Class

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Young Adults

The Shalom Women’s Group meets every Monday morning at 9:30 in the Parlor for study, fellowship and prayer. We are currently studying the book Inspired, Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans. For more information contact Donna Hatfield.

The Beloved Community meets the last Thursday of the month in the educational building at Davidson Presbyterian Church. The group is reading James Cone’s “The Cross and the Lynching Tree.” For more information, contact Gordon Peck.

Young Adults gather twice a month for fellowship and study. All young adults of the church are encouraged to participate.

• Sept. 9 we will meet at the Kerr’s house for a game night and dinner. Bring your favorite game to share.

• Sept. 23 we will meet at the Kerr’s house at 7 pm to finish our study of the Short Stories of Jesus, looking at the Parable of the Widow and Judge.

The Brindisi Men’s Bible Study resumes on Sept 10 and meets weekly on Tuesday mornings from 8-9 a.m. in the DCPC Parlor. Join them for Bible Study, fellowship, and prayer. The group will be working through the Gospel of Mark this fall. See John Ryan if you need a workbook.

Our Friday Morning Men’s Group meets… you guessed it – every Friday morning from 7-8 a.m. in the Parlor at DCPC. They have just started a discussion of the new Barbara Brown Taylor book, Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Join them for stimulating discussion, fellowship, and prayer each Friday morning. Contact Dave Wehrung at davidwehrung@gmail.com if you would like to be on the weekly email list.

Shalom Brindisi Bible Study Friday A.M. Men’s Group

Beloved Community Book Club

Kenya Mission Team Presentation Our Kenya Mission Team – Robert Alexander, Ethan Bentley, Terry Bentley, Elizabeth Castoral, Karen Castoral, Claire Melton, George Raftelis, Al Sudduth, Charlie Titus, and Laurin Titus – has returned safely from their trip to Kikuyu, Kenya where they spent time with our mission partners at Sigona Presbyterian Church and Sigona Presbyterian Academy. Here are a few pictures from our journey. The team will be sharing more pictures and stories from their trip on October 16th at Wednesday’s at DCPC. Please come and learn about how you can be a part of this Global Partnership.

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BLYTHE YEAR 6: THE KIDS NEED YOU! Our school year at Blythe got off to a delicious start with a luncheon for the faculty and staff on August 16. Gift cards were raffled off, delicious food from Chef Eric was enjoyed by all, and all of us were happy to reconnect with these teachers and staff members who have become our family over the past five years.

Ten of those teachers, in grades K-4, AND the librarian have asked for help in their classrooms. If you would like to be a part of life in a classroom, and meet some great kids along the way, this opportunity may be for you! The time commitment and exactly what you will do will be between you and the teacher you are connected with. Classroom volunteers in the past have worked with individual children and small groups, as well as helping with clerical tasks, shelving books, and doing whatever else you and your teacher decide would help the classroom.

If this sounds like something you might like, please contact Rosemary Klein (klein924@earthlink.net) and let me know what grade level you would prefer, and I will connect you with a teacher. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in a Blythe classroom!

We officially celebrated the 5th birthday of our Blythe Elementary School Partnership on Sunday, May 5th with cake and balloons, but the creativity and the labor happened this Summer. Thanks to project leaders, Charlotte Griffith,

Crissie Abell, Holly Ridgway, Tyler Helfrich, Rosemary Klein, and Catherine Bragg, who met and planned with Blythe staff, bought supplies and organized workdays, and put in the labor to make these "gifts" come to life! Blythe began the school year with colorful and inspirational 5th-grade bathroom makeovers, a Movement Walk for all students, new Spanish/English books, and a freshly painted Sensory Room with bean bags, quiet music, and other peaceful activities. The Kindergarten Courtyard Upgrade is still in progress and should be completed this fall. Davis Pharr, a church member and member of Troop and Crew 58, is helping with the Courtyard for his Eagle Project. He has built four picnic tables and is repairing and staining benches and planters for the area. Thank you, Davis! Thanks, also, to everyone who gave their time and talents to make these "gifts" a reality. We look forward to seeing what the next five years will bring for our partnership!

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Amigos Back-to School Kick-Off and School Supply Collection

a GREAT SUCCESS!! On August 19th dozens of happy children came to Huntersville Elementary School for the Amigos Back-to-School Event. You gave so generously to the school supply drive that we were able to fill many backpacks for all the children. There were even some supplies left over that allowed for the school to have extra supplies for other students. Thank you for your sup-port of this important ministry. If you would like to learn more about being a tutor please contact Rosemary Klein at klein924@earthlink.net.

We have enjoyed work throughout the summer at 453 McLelland Avenue in Mooresville. Our house, in part-nership with Williamson’s Chapel UMC, is near completion. We are waiting for the Town of Mooresville to complete some work before our landscaping can be done. That Work day is scheduled for October 5th. At that point, after final inspections, the house will be ready for occupancy. To register to work please click on the Habitat banner at www.dcpc.org, reg-ister as a volunteer, and choose which date that you want to work at 453 McLelland Avenue in Mooresville.

COME JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A BETTER FUTURE!

Nicaragua Partnership Our Nicaragua Partnership provides scholarship funds for children in sev-en communities around the Kilambe region of Nicaragua. Children re-ceive uniforms, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies. Their families re-ceive packets of food and staple items for the home. This gives parents incentive to keep their children in school rather than take them out to work in the fields. Here are some pictures of the recent food packet dis-tribution. Keep your eyes and ears open for dates for upcoming trips to Nicaragua.

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DCPC furnishes cookies and punch for funeral receptions. If you would be willing to bake three to four dozen cookies , when needed , please contact Mary Mac Kincaid at marymackincaid@gmail.com .

Day of Service – November 2nd!! SAVE THE DATE – Our 2019 Day of Service is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd! Please make plans to join us that day as we share the love of Christ through sweat and good work in the community. This year our co-leaders for Day of Service are Tina Piephoff and Holly Moton. This month we will be confirming projects and project leaders. If you have a project idea or would like to volunteer as a project leader please contact one of them: Tina – 704-779-7603 or Holly – 704-604-8426. We look forward to hearing from you.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Monday, October 7th. 2:00 – 7:00 pm

DCPC Congregation House

BE A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY MISSIONS OUTREACH – THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE!

Pre-register donors following Sunday worship services on September 29th and October 6th. Register donors as they check in for their donation Provide refreshments to serve our donors Provide hospitality by serving food and visiting with donors following donation Assist the Red Cross Team with set-up and clean-up

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE THROUGH YOUR BLOOD DONATION!

To sign up or for more information, please contact Linda Drimalla (989-600-7499, lmdrimalla@gmail.com). You may also schedule your own appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org. Look for the blue box that says Give Blood and enter the code DCPC then follow the prompts.

Thank you for your support of this vital life saving community mission!

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When was the last time someone really listened to you? We’re talking about that undistracted, full-attention kind of listening. That’s one of the ways Stephen Ministers care for others.

We need Stephen Ministers to care for people in our church and community by listening, really listening, to someone who is hurting. Will you consider serving in this way?

DCPC has been training Stephen Ministers since 2006, and the need for people to serve is greater than ever. Our next class begins in September and we hope you will consider being part of it if you feel you might be called to help others in this way. The class will meet each Tuesday evening, 7:00-9:00 p.m., for 4 months. Stephen Leaders serve as facilitators during each session, and the training is very comprehensive, equipping participants with the skills to effectively listen to people dealing with a variety of stressful life situations.

To read one Stephen Minister’s story, click here. If you’d like to know more about Stephen Ministry at DCPC or join our training class this fall, please contact one of our Stephen Leaders: listed below.

Jenny Alexander alexanderjennye@gmail.com

Martha Lyon marthawlyon@gmail.com

Lucy Preyer lucy.preyer@gmail.com Rosemary Raynal roraynal@icloud.com

Mary Thornberry mathornberry@davidson.edu

Margo Wehrung margowehrung@gmail.com

DCPC FALL PICNIC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th at

Noon in the DCPC

Congregation House—

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

BBQ AND DRINKS WILL BE

PROVIDED BY

CHEF ERIC & THE

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

PLEASE BRING ENOUGH

SIDE DISHES AND

DESSERTS TO FEED YOUR

ENITRE FAMILY AND HAVE

LEFTOVERS.

You may drop off all items at the

Congregation House before the

11:00am service.

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September 11 is the start to weekly Wednesdays at DCPC! Come for whatever part that meets the yearning in your heart…

3:45pm All ages on playground/Jetton Hall, play & snack

4:15pm K-2nd grade faith formation class room 207

4:15pm 3-5th grade faith formation class room 208

4:15pm 3-5th grade handbells class room 217

5 pm Children’s choirs, ages 4 through 5th grade

Contact Jenny Alexander to register for Wednesdays

(Bus service from Davidson Elementary School available)

Following Wednesday classes and children's choirs....

5:45 pm Dinner in the Congregation House Adults $8; Children through 5th grade $4; Children under 3 years FREE Family maximum (4) $20 / (5+) $25

Menu: September 11: Vegetable lasagna, Italian sausage lasagna, Tossed salad, and Chef’s dessert. September 18: Eric’s Taco Night September 25: Roasted Pork loin, Vegetable casserole, Mashed potatoes, caramelized onion and apple gravy, and Chef’s dessert.

All weekly dinner reservations must be made by noon on Tuesday, to allow adequate time for meal planning preparation. Sign up online at www.dcpc.org.

Contact Stephanie C. Malushizky (704-892-5641, ext. 12) with questions.

6:30 pm Devotions for all ages in the Congregation House

Hope to see you on Wednesdays this school year!

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE - PREPAYMENT PLAN

Wednesday Night Dinner, our midweek church family gathering, resumes September 11 with

healthy and delicious meals (vegetarian options available by request) prepared by Chef Eric.

PAY for the 2019 fall Semester early- Just fill out the form below and return it, along with your

check, to the church office by Wednesday, September 11, 2019 and get 14 meals for the price of

13. Please indicate on your check that it is for Wednesday Night reservations. You may also make

reservations weekly at dcpc.org or through our online newsletter, and DCPC News. You may also call

Rhonda Boggs in our church office at 704-892-5641.

COST FOR DINNER

Adults $8

Children through 5th grade $4

Children under 3 years FREE

Family maximum for 4 $20

Family maximum for 5+ $25

PAY FOR THE FALL BY SEPTEMBER 11 AND GET 14 MEALS FOR THE PRICE OF 13

Number of adult reservations: _________ x $ 104 = $ __________

Number of adult vegetarian entrees: _______

Number of adult entrees with meat: _______

Number of children 3 years – 5th grade: ________ x $ 52 = $ __________

Number of children under 3: ________ No charge

Family maximum (check here): ________ $260 for families of 4

$325 for families of 5+

Name: Total: ______________

Phone: Email: _________________________________________

Childcare for: _________ (#of children) Ages: __________________________

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With a grateful heart, we celebrate Julie Hogan and wish her well in future endeavors. Julie has resigned as our Childcare Coordinator after 11 ½ years of service. Although we are sad to lose her, our church is fortunate for all she has given. Please say a prayer of thanksgiving and blessing for Julie as she pours her energy into volunteer work and a long-standing full time job.

Welcome Babies and Toddlers! The Children’s Ministry Committee is committed to and working with our Weekday Preschool to create warm and ample spaces. The infant crib room in room 13 is stocked with a rocking chair, cribs and changing table. Our 1-2 yr olds now have expanded space in room 12. Our childcare entrance will remain at room 14, but more space is ready for our 9:45 am crowds. With a new DCPC baby in August and more on the way, we are committed to safe, ample and friendly spaces.

A Fond Farewell to our Education Hall Murals For 17ish years, DCPC has enjoyed murals upstairs in the children’s ministry and main hallways. These murals (and coordinating decorations throughout the floor) were “a big labor of love,” according to artist and member Linda Griffeth. The paintings enhanced the “Faith Walk” Sunday School curriculum and experience. Children came to church and stepped back into Biblical times, rotating between the temple, movie theater, art, drama, computer, and mission rooms. Betsy Hazelton designed and led the effort on the fishers of men piece across from the library, a rich scene of life and work in Biblical days. Karen Fesperman, Linda Steber, many children and artists joined in the work.

The Life of Jesus mural (across from rooms 206-208) is a still present fruit of their labor. Lynn Andrus, a beloved retired art teacher and long-time member of DCPC contributed the four walls of artwork, depicting creation, stories of Genesis, “a little child will lead them” and Noah’s ark. What tremendous gifts and beauty! In February 2018, the Children’s Ministry Committee took on the task of creating 3-year goals in the areas around family/parent support & training, outreach, meeting demands of increasing participation, mission, and updating physical spaces. We painted and redecorated room 208 in August 2018. This summer, we celebrate the murals and look toward a new vision that will again include member artwork and design. Look for more information coming soon! In the meantime, let’s give thanks for the

beauty and designs of the past. If you’d like to be a part of creating the future, please contact Jenny Alexander or Betsy Hazelton.

Faith Formation Opportunities for Children 2019-2020 Let the children come to Jesus and see what God will do!

Rally Day Sept 8th at 9:45 am in Jetton Hall (basement). Children and parents come celebrate the new school year, bring backpacks for a blessing, and learn about chil-dren’s ministry at DCPC.

Sunday School at 9:45 am begins Sept 15th Preschool (ages 3-5 by Aug 31) Room 118 K/1st Grade Room 206 2nd/3rd Grade Room 207 4th/5th Grade Room 208

Wednesdays at DCPC at 3:45 pm begins Sept 11th All ages on playground/Jetton Hall, play & snack 4:15 K-2nd grade faith formation class room 207 4:15 3-5th grade faith formation class room 208 4:15 3-5th grade handbells class room 217 5 pm children’s choirs, ages 4 through 5th grade

Contact Jenny Alexander to register for Wednesdays. (Bus service from Davidson Elementary School available)

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Looking Ahead to the New Year: Making it Personal Many of us know the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus, the "wee little man" of the Sunday school song who climbed a tree so he could see Jesus as he passed through Zacchaeus' town. Zacchaeus was a tax collector and despised by his whole community, so he probably thought that climbing the tree was as close as he was going to get to Jesus that day. But he and everyone else in the crowd was shocked when Jesus stopped at the foot of the tree, looked up at Zacchaeus, and invited himself and the disciples over for dinner. Before they made it to dessert, Zacchaeus declared his regret at cheating the people in his community and declared he would go above and beyond to make amends. Think about what Jesus did for Zacchaeus . . .

• Jesus identified Zacchaeus in a way that communicated value. • Jesus instinctively addressed what mattered to Zacchaeus. • Jesus took the time to enter into Zacchaeus’ everyday context. • Jesus responded to Zacchaeus in a way that removed his shame. • Jesus believed in Zacchaeus’ potential to do good.

What if DCPC decided it could do the same for the children and teenagers in our community? That’s our vision for youth ministry this year and we're capturing it with a simple phrase: “It’s Personal.” Making it personal is a call for all of us to . . .

• identify someone in a way that communicates value. • discover what matters to someone to prove they really matter. • take the time to understand someone’s everyday context. • respond to someone in a way that replaces shame with hope. • believe in someone’s potential to live a remarkable story. • When we follow Jesus' lead, we can expect to see Jesus act.

A Look Back at the Montreat Youth Conference by Victoria Cruz-Solano

Montreat 2019 was my second time attending this youth conference. Before going I wasn’t completely sold on the idea, but looking back I’m so glad I went. Montreat is a “thin” place where you feel closer to God. You are surrounded with other people from other churches and you worship together every day and discuss the messages with a small group. The best part about being in small groups is the eye-opening discussions. Even if I didn’t fully understand the messages we heard that day, many people in small group would share their insights and help me to understand. Back home group was very powerful because it gave us a chance to reflect on the events from the day.

Getting away from the busyness of life to focus on God and become closer to many people was such an amazing experience that I am beyond grateful for! That week taught me how forgiving and unconditional God’s love truly is. I’m so glad I went to Montreat because it strengthened my bond with God and gave me the guidance I needed as I prepare to move on to college.

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Students are back! The campus of Davidson College is buzzing with activity, and a new year of UKirk Campus Ministry is off to a great start. The Campus Ministry Committee at DCPC welcomed first-years and their families to campus with hospitality tables during dorm move-in. New and returning students were further welcomed with a lunch following worship on August 25.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO

The annual UKirk Fall Retreat will be coming up September 13-15. Stay tuned for updates in the October Steepletalk.

HOW WE'VE EXPERIENCED GOD

Community! As new students join UKirk Campus Ministry, the returning students have gone out of their way to show them that they belong and are loved.

WHERE PRAYERS ARE NEEDED

Classes have begun at Davidson and at colleges around the country. Please pray for imagination and sustaining energy for students, faculty, and staff. Pray for the student body at Davidson College, as well as members of DCPC who are away at college learning about God's good world.

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There is a “tree” growing in the main hallway outside the church office, and everyone is invited to nurture the tree along! The “tree” is actually a bronze tree with the names of people who al-ready have committed to the 1837 Legacy Society Endowment Fund for Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Everybody is invited to participate in the Legacy Society. Details are available in the brochures that are posted beside the tree. A planned estate or beneficiary gift of any amount will include you in the Legacy Society. All planned gifts are welcomed and greatly appreciated. Please take a look at the tree and please consider picking up a brochure. You also may contact Ed Wadsworth at edwinhw1@gmail.com or Trish Jones at Pjones@DCPC.org for additional details.

September Luncheon Thursday, September 26.

Gather for Fellowship at 11:00 Lunch at 11:30

Program at 12:00 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Peter Henry

Cost: $8.00 Bus will pick up at the Pines at 10:50

Endowment Committee

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Davidson College Presbyterian Church Directory dcpc.org † 100 North Main Street, P.O. Box 337, Davidson North Carolina 28036

Office | Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 704-892-5641; Fax: 704-892-5956

Pastor

Peter Henry, Pastor, x2220

Associate Pastors

Robert Alexander, Discipleship & Mission, x2225 John Ryan, Faith Formation x2222

Parish Associate

Claire George-Drumheller, Campus Ministry x2215

Staff Associates

Larry Lyon, Sr. Adult Ministry x2234 Matt Wiggins Youth Ministry x2216 Jenny Alexander Children’s Ministry x2213

Administrative Assistants

Rhonda Boggs, x2229 Julie Nardella, x2210

Church Administrator

Harriett Rosebrough, x2219

Bookkeeper

Trish Jones, x2230

Director of Music

Jane Cain, x 2214

Associate Director of Music

David Brinson, x 2217

Director of Congregational Life

Stephanie C. Malushizky, x2212

Custodian

Sid Wishon, x2228

Kitchen Manager

Eric Rice

Director of Preschool

Kristin Clark, x2226 or 704-655-1271

Asst. Director of Preschool

Hunter Busse, x26 or 704-655-1271

Clerk of Session

Larry Cain, 704-787-3674

Deacons

Moderator-Ann Browning, 704-907-4394 Secretary-Megan May, 704-609-6239

Administration & Personnel Chairs

Cecil Clifton, 706-491-5788 George Raftelis, 704-894-0540

Community Missions Chair

Marcia Webster, 704-807-4368

Faith Formation Chair

Rachel Lewis, 704-928-6058

Faith Formation Adult Chair

Glennette Papovich, 704-987-5028

Faith Formation Youth Chair

Christina Tarry, 704-564-2016

Faith Formation Children’s Ministry Chair

Jan Tevepaugh, 704-892-7162

Finance Chair

Rebecca Chaffin, 704-343-2260

Global Mission Chair

Jay Harris, 704-231-2065

Membership Chair

Molly Sloan, 704-896-1258

Property Chair

Cris Piephoff, 704-987-0792

Planning Chair

Heather McKee, 704-728-6504

Stewardship Chair

George Gabel, 704-896-1430

Worship Chair

Ellen Law, 704-948-9853

Campus Ministry Chair

Marya Howell, 704-255-6512

Congregational Care Chair

Heather McKee, 704-728-6504

Fellowship Chairs

Jamie Pettway, 318-614-8275 Jason Rogers, 980-444-0804

SAGES Chair

Peggy Bond, 704-892-8725

Endowment Chair

Ed Wadsworth, 704-896-0687

Stephen Ministry

Rosemary Raynal stephenministry@dcpc.org

Hospitalization

If you or your loved one are in an area hospital, call the Church Office to notify one of the Pastors.

Baptisms & Weddings

The use of the Church for Baptisms, Wedding, and other events is available to active members. Contact the Church Office.

Career Transition

The Davidson Career Transition Program is a ministry of Davidson United Methodist and Davidson College Presbyterian Churches. It provides support to those who have lost their jobs and are seeking a new opportunity or who are seeking a career transition to a new field. We provide networking opportunities, tools and techniques for an effective job search. If you are unemployed or looking for a career change or know a family member or friend who is, let them know about our program. Join us the first and third Wednesday of each month 10:00 a.m. to noon at Davidson United Methodist Church. Have questions? Contact DCPC member Terry Pardue at 513-780-2113.

Intercessory Prayer

Prayer Cards are available in the pew racks and at the church information center. Please place your request for prayer in the offering plate. You may also submit requests online by clicking the link on the website (www.dcpc.org).

Requests are made known to those gathered for silent intercessory prayer on Wednesday mornings at 11:30 in the Parlor. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in prayer at that hour in the parlor or wherever you are.

Worship Service Schedule

8:30 a.m. Lingle Chapel 9:45 a.m. Lingle Chapel 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary

Sunday School 9:45

The Pines—Marshall Room Speaking of Faith—Jetton

Child care provided. Dropoff 15 minutes before start of services.

Childcare (ages 0-5) is located downstairs in room 14 .