Rev. Harrington will lead us in worship with the scripture text coming from Mark 3:20-35. We will receive a Moment for Mission about the needs of NourishNC. It's also 5 Cents a Meal Sunday. During the first song or hymn bring your offerings to the front and place them in the baskets located next to the communion table.

by Katie Harrington

The Preschool Director Search Team is excited to introduce you to our new director, René Lank Sasser! We interviewed several candidates, and René stood out as the one with the most experience and passion to lead our Preschool.

She comes to us with over 10 years of preschool teaching experience, most recently at St. John's Episcopal as the lead teacher in the Toddler and 3's classrooms. A church member at SACPC, René was on the children's ministry team that started the SACPC Preschool nearly 25 years ago, and so is very passionate about the Preschool here.

René will begin on August 1st and is excited to meet all of our staff and families!  Please join us in welcoming her to our school.

Gratefully,

The Preschool Director Search Team: Paige Williams, Randy Warner, Clare Powers, Lauren Allen and Rev. Katie Harrington

by Lynn Warner

We still need a couple of people to help prepare lunches during Camp Fusion next week - June 10-14. All food will be there and we just need some more help to put the lunches together. Even if you can only help one day that would be great!!! Please contact Lynn Warner for further information!

by Gail Richardson

Graduation 2024 was a huge success! Abraham Huss, Ada Kiser, Caleb Woltmann, Collier Rose Bissette, Ella Spale, Grady Allen, Hazel Bretz, Liza Mae Benton, Lucy Meier, Maggie Mortenson, Mela Mastro, Quinn Merritt, and Sallie Oden are so prepared and ready for Kindergarten because of their wonderfully devoted teachers- Brandy Spaulding and Diana Moore. These precious children sang songs and recited scripture confidently and joyfully!

Pictures of each child from birth to graduation were on the video that brought tears to most of us! "Let the children be little, let the children cry."  

Each graduate received a rhyme bible as a gift from the preschool. After graduation, the families and staff enjoyed the bouncy water house and a family-style picnic on the lawn.

Fun and fellowship were enjoyed by all!

by Emily Vassar

Soaring As Eagles Pre-K Jumpstart will be at SACPC this summer! This free program helps children aged 3 to 5 years old prepare to attend Title 1 schools in the Fall. The program will run for 6 weeks every Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to noon beginning June 17th and ending July 26th … and we need your help!

Volunteers are needed for morning and mid-morning shifts to assist with check-in, serving breakfast, pick-up, and in other "as needed" ways. Please keep this vital program in your prayers and consider volunteering your time to make these students feel loved and welcomed at SACPC.

To learn more and sign up, see the link below. We’re grateful for your support!

by Kelli Blowers

We invite you to return your bulletins & announcement sheets after each worship service for recycling. They will be sent out to our homebound congregation and any extra will be recycled.  There will be two designated baskets located in the Narthex. See an Usher for details.

by Earth Care Team

One of the perks of being on the Earth Care Team is reading the discussions the other team members have concerning environmental issues.  At this point, it is also one of the only church "teams" where there is a youth member; that in itself is refreshing and informative.

The latest discussion centered around the question of which is better: bar soaps, shampoos, and/or liquids.  A lot of the following information came from a 5/16/24 article in the Washington Post.  That article referenced a recent study performed by the Institute of Environmental Engineering at the Swiss University ETH Zurich.  There were several points which seemed pertinent to someone wanting to decrease their carbon footprint.

The first point is that generally bar soaps and shampoos are the greenest option.  That word "generally" is where all of the caveats come into place.  Many true bar soaps dry the skin.  To counter that, some soaps have begun to add artificial, petroleum based ingredients and moisturizing additives,   If you want to make sure a pure soap is being used, the ingredient list should be checked to see if there are infused detergents, often labelled as SLS and SLES.

Liquid soaps and shampoos usually contain more moisturizing ingredients, unfortunately most are made from synthetic petroleum based ingredients.  However, there are more liquid soap makers beginning to use simple natural ingredients.

Packaging is what sets the two products aparts.  Bars are usually packaged in paper or cardboard, and are easier to travel with.    Packaging liquids is 19 times as energy intensive as bars.  The plastic liquid packaging can sometimes be recycled, but the pumps are not recyclable.

Both types of soaps are equally effective in removing dirt, germs and bacteria.  The misconceptions about bar soap accumulating bacteria have been debunked.

As stated in an article from Waterglen Soap Company,  "Encouraging a shift towards more sustainable and health-conscious choices, such as the use of bar soap, serves as a practical step individuals can take towards reducing plastic waste, conserving resources and fostering well being.  As society continues to navigate the complexities of sustainability and wellness, the humble bar soap emerges as an ally."  

But in the end, the consumer has to decide.

by Sam Query

For over 20 years SACPC has supported and sponsored the Music on Market Fine Arts Series as a musical outreach to the surrounding community. The pandemic posed a significant hardship on the series causing it to be discontinued for part of a season.   Several Board members had to resign during this time.  

After the pandemic, the series restarted with several outstanding concerts over the past two seasons. The series is governed by a Board of Directors volunteering to bring these free concerts to the public along with the Artistic Director, Cindy Litzinger. Persons who have a love of live musical performance and wish to become a part of this creative process as Board members may contact either Sam Query, President of the Board, or Cindy Litzinger, Artistic Director.  

by Lynn Warner

One of the projects we will be working on at Camp Fusion beginning June 10th requires pictures from magazines. If you have magazines to donate please bring them to the Narthex on Sunday or drop them off by the Church Office during the week. Thank you in advance for your help!

by John Bobrink

We are asking for the congregation to submit names for elders and deacons for the class of 2027. Please use the online link below to submit your nominations. Please submit names before August 1st.

During June, children and youth are invited to join Lynn and Jen in the Chillaxation Station in the basement from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. There will be fun activities, fellowship, snacks and God only knows what else! Friends are welcome.

Take a break from your Sunday morning routine and join us beginning June 2nd at 10:00 am in the Kardia Room (224) for a brisk run through the meaty book of Ephesians: salvation by God's grace, unity in Christ, husbands and wives, children and parents, and other hot topics await! Join us whenever you can; no prior experience is necessary!

The Walking in the Word Sunday school class invites you to join us at 10:00 am in Rm 236 all summer as we study the book of Daniel. Our class is discussion-oriented, and we welcome your participation.

JOIN US for a Family Pool Party! This event is for Children & Youth ministry families. Come when you can, leave when you must. Snacks will be provided (not dinner).

Parents/Guardians-- don't drop off - DROP IN! We want parents to hang out and enjoy fellowship and connection with other SACPC families (and swimming, if you would like). Why should the kids get to have all of the fun this summer???

In June we will collect for NourishNC--a local food pantry that focuses on providing food for children and their families. Nutritious food empowers children to succeed in the classroom and their community.

NourishNC partners with over 100 community agencies to help distribute food to needy children. During the school year, NourishNC provides food-insecure children with weekend backpacks filled with food for those days they won’t be in school. During the summer that program expands, and families with elementary school children can pick up bags of nutritious food and fresh produce. These are only some ways NourishNC helps feed children in New Hanover County. Let’s help them do that by stocking NourishNC's pantry for summer!

Items we're collecting:

• high fiber/low sugar cereals (large and individual boxes)**IMMEDIATE NEED**
• beef stew and hearty soups
• canned fruit
• low sodium canned veggies
• canned chicken or tuna. 

This is a partial list of what NourishNC needs for the summer. A complete list will be on the bulletin board in the 15th Street lobby.

Current middle and high school students are invited to join us for some fun at the Jungle Rapids water park on Wednesday, June 12th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm! The price is $25/person. If you are a helper with VBS the cost is $15/person.

Currently, we are only registering members of our youth group (unless they helped out with VBS). We may open spots for friends later if space allows...see Jen Phelps for details.

The Lord gives his people strength.  The Lord blesses them with peace. 
Psalm 29:11

The family of Ayden Radke, a 7-year-old neighbor of Susan Dykes, died May 26th.  Ayden was an organ donor.

Todd Harrington’s mother, Elizabeth Harrington of Greensboro, died on May 21st.  A memorial service is planned for June 8th in Greensboro.

Stephanie Holder’s stepfather, Bill Cochran, died on May 18th.  The funeral was held on May 23rd.

Marilyn Mitchell was admitted to NH with dehydration.

Bob Weber had a hip replacement at Surg Care on May 23rd.  He is recovering at home and doing well.

SACPC Preschool's 4-year-old class graduated on May 23.  They are: Abraham Huss, Ada Kiser, Caleb Woltmann, Collier Rose Bissette, Ella Spale, Grady Allen, Hazel Bretz, Liza Mae Benton, Lucy Meier, Maggie Mortenson, Mela Mastro, Quinn Merritt, Sallie Oden.

Billy Purdom (USS Stout DDG ), Smith Beacham (Fort Richardson, Anchorage, AK), Jack Looney (USS Carl Vinson, San Diego, CA) , Samuel Makepeace (Fort Moore, Georgia), Brennan Litzinger (Fort Bliss, Texas), Mikayla Reifert (Kadena, Japan), Bradley Garrett (Coast Guard, Elizabeth City), Patrick Falvey (Landstuhl Military Medical Center, Germany)

Prayer requests: Click here to tell us about your need.

Hospitalizations: Please click here to email Ann Benson or call 910.762.9693 x202 to leave a message.

June 4: Hugh Caison, Beth Chadwick, Josie Harrington, Greg Wayne
June 6: Lisa Lefler, Asher Peterson
June 7: Kendra Harrison, Chuck Kays
June 8: Kate Caison, Anne Hyatt, Laura Peterson, Bobby Weber
June 9: Martha Edgerton, Helen Rippy, Oliver Smith
June 10: Duncan McFadyen
June 11: Jim Buell, Lindsay Diab, Linda Nicks

Thank you for contributing to the work and love of Jesus through St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church. Your gifts enable us to stay Faithfully Present in Our Community.

Financial updates will be provided each month.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Dykes, Financial Administrator, 910-762-9693x207, sdykes@sacpc.org; or our Church Treasurer, Ed Hobson, treasurer@sacpc.org.

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