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Sedgefield Presbyterian Church
Responding gratefully through service in our community, worshipping
our Creator and working to alleviate hunger in our neighborhood.
Greetings!
Fall is officially in the air and our family menu for Thanksgiving Dinner is being
planned. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays- probably because it is the one day I
don’t fell guilty about eating anything and everything. It also is a time of reflection of the
blessings that have been graciously bestowed. I am most grateful that this November marks
my second year anniversary at Sedgefield Presbyterian Church. Time has flown by and you
all have become family- the kind of family you want around your Thanksgiving table.
I am truly blessed to be here with you all in this time and space. The world seems
overwhelming—with natural disasters (too
“I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener.” ~John 15:1
many hurricanes), human suffering and des-
pair, and targeted brutality because of race,
religion and sexuality. Just a couple of days
ago our country felt another shock of hatred
as a faith community was gathered in their
own house of faith, celebrating life when hate
entered in—and eleven precious lives are
gone. These days I am truly grateful and
blessed to walk this faith journey and calling
with each of you. We are a community
(standing on the shoulders of the Saints
before us) that desires to do justice, love
mercy, and walk humbly, now.
On Commitment Sunday we turned to the
scripture from Isaiah chapter 6, when Isaiah
is in his own time and space and trying to
make sense of all that was going on around
November
him. He has a vision of the Divine and hears
these words, "Whom shall I send, and who
will go for us?" Isaiah then offers two
sentences, “Here am I! Send me!”
I am grateful to be among Christ’s followers. I am grateful we feed people physically and
spiritually. I am grateful for your leadership in the community. I am grateful for your mighty
acts of love. I am grateful for your ferocious fellowship and devotion to one another. I am
grateful for a “Stepping Up In Faith”-like Spirit. I am grateful that we are preparing ourselves
to see how God will use us in the coming year, "Here am I! Send me!".
Blessings of peace to you all from the luckiest Pastor around,
Kim
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Birthdays
...and Anniversaries
2 Sandra Mitchell 17 Myra Montgomery
19 Valsa & Prem Lawrence
3 Jim Wilson 19 Gary Howell
6 Janice Butler Hannah Alexander
Matt Mitchell 21 Y Guin Buon Krong
13 Joseph Ambrosio 25 Hunter Price
15 Bernie Simmons 28 Matt Ritter
Communion Assistants:
November Lay Reader Infant Care Church School
Team A: Bruce Bingham,
4— Traditional; Linda Price Carol Reed Karen Johnson Zoe Dillard,
Team A; DST Ends Fred Brown,
11—Veterans Day Carol Reed Charlotte Stone Suzanne Thacker Gene Lester,
Gin Reid Hall
18 Charlotte Stone Diane Weeks Gin Reid Hall Team B: Jim Gehling,
Laura Campbell,
25 John Stone Janice Butler Shani Lester Jef Morgan,
Myra Montgomery,
John Stone/Linda Price
November Greeters & Ushers: Scott & Jenny Ritter
Elders
~~IN THIS ISSUE~~
Pastor’s Page ................................ 1 Session Class of 2018:
Monthly Announcements................ 2 Bruce Bingham, Fred Brown,
Worship Assistants, Elders ............ 2
Christian Education ........................ 3
Preschool News ............................. 3 Session Class of 2019:
Worship News................................ 4 Zoe Dillard, Jim Gehling,
Session Snippets ........................... 4 Jef Morgan
Finance, Fundraising, Facilities ...... 5
Congregational Care Team .......... 6
Benevolence Ministry Team ........... 7 Session Class of 2020:
Community Events Gin Reid Hall, Gene Lester,
& Announcements....................8, 9 Myra Montgomery
Calendar ...................................... 10
Staff Contact Info ......................... 10
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The Adult Sunday School class will focus on Fall Church School for Children
poverty and homelessness during November.
Children from birth to Grade 5 are3 invited to
church school during wor-
ship.
The children’s lessons for
the month of November are:
November 4—
YOUTHGROUP Attention All Youth- “Building the Church” (All
Our Youth Group will meet Saints’ Sunday)
with the youth of Jame-
November 11—”Hannah: Turned to God in
stown Presbyterian Church.
Prayer”
Middle School Youth at 4:30 to 6:30 pm
November 18—”Moses: Leader of the
with dinner included. High School Youth
Hebrews
will meet from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Brian
Stroud is serving as the Interim Youth Di- November 25—”Mary” Chosen by
rector at JPC. God” (Christ the King Sunday)
All Middle School and High School Students are invited to join us!
Pennies for Hunger
This year we wll be offering a Confirmation Class to all
The collection buckets are passed on our 7th-12th graders. An email will go out to the
the first Sunday of each month. Other parents with details.
times, you can find the buckets near
the pulpit; donations are accepted at any time!
Fall is in the Air! We LOVE November here at the preschool! The children are
settled into routine of school. Our threes and fours visited he pumpkin patch last
month. Always a great field trip! The children always have so much fun at the
pumpkin patch which includes story time and a hayride.
We will be getting ready for our annual Thanksgiving Feast. The children per-
form a few Thanksgiving songs and we celebrate family and community. Our
feast will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 11:30am.
Our parents did a fabulous job donating snacks to Sedgefield Elementary.
We appreciate everyone’s support .
We still have some space! We are registering children 18 mos-5years. If you
have a child that meets those ages or have a friend that is looking for a pre-
school please have them contact Sedgefield Presbyterian Preschool for a tour
and information at 299-5353. School hours are from 9am-1pm. Please check out
our website sedgefieldpresbyterianpreschool.vpweb.com
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WE ARE BREAD FOR THE WORLD!!! A huge THANK YOU
to each and every one of you who wrote letters of advocacy on
"Becoming Acquainted with the
behalf of our sisters and brothers who are living with hunger
and poverty. On Sunday, October 21, our congregation urged
Radical Jesus"
our elected officials in Washington, DC, to continue investing in
and protecting key programs that will So often we make Jesus into such a nice
guy that we can't imagine how he would end
reduce hunger and poverty. Our Of-
up crucified. The Jesus of the Bible turned
fering of Letters included 161 let-
ters, with 43 letters each to Senators the world upside down and demonstrated in
Burr and Tillis, 38 letters to Rep. his life what "thy kingdom come, thy will be
Bud, and 37 letters to Rep. Walker. done on earth as it is in heaven" looks like.
These letters are being mailed to the
Bread for the World (BFW) office in Washington, DC, and will Come join us and learn what it means
be hand-delivered to the offices of these members of Congress. to follow this radical Jesus.
Together we can end hunger and poverty! Classes began September 10 and continue
each Monday through November 12 at SPC;
Remember to regularly check the BFW website: 6:45-8pm. Bring a friend!
www.bread.org.
• Meeting was held Sunday, Oct 28th at 8am.
• Salem Presbytery Meeting will be Tuesday, November 13th, 9am at Rumple Presbyterian
Church if anyone would like to attend.
• Nominating Committee is meeting and will give two weeks notice to elect our next leadership.
• A memorial service will be held for Kathleen Penland on Sunday, November 10, 2018 at 2pm.
Continue to keep in your prayers:
The Gehling family on the death of
Our Commitment
Jim’s mother Madelyn (Madge) Brown
Gehling; Kathleen Penland’s family;
Sunday was this past
The Williams/Montgomery families on Sunday, October 28th!
baby Stella’s death. Polly Glass who is the mother of a It is not too late! Gin Reid Hall shared during
friend of Jennifer Messer. Classie Meredith and Lois the Children's Message about how one Sunday
Johnson. Pray especially for those who are continuing a stuffed elephant was put in the offering
to struggle with the flooding and hurricanes (see page 9 plate. It is a wonderful reminder that God asks
us to give of ourselves. 2019 is a year of us
for how you can help victims), and our country in this
Stepping Up In Faith- and it will take all of us.
time of uncertainty. Rejoice! On the birth of Jack
Roger Hensel, son of Craig and Nadia and grandson of
Bill and Bonnie, October 25. Note: Prayer requests should be sent to the church office at
office@sedgefieldpresbyterian.org.
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Sarah Freeman has a passion for serving others by teaching computer skills. Reading Connec ons is
Guilford County's only adult literacy program. Offering services for ADULT GED, ESOL, GC INMATES
just to men on a few programs. BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS is just one of their many programs. Sarah
has been volunteering and teaching Basic Computer Skills for 10 years at the High Point Library two
mornings every week (Tues. & Thurs.) from 10:00-12:00.
She teaches Basic Computer Skills to individuals to help to change their lives. Students in the program
have been able to obtain employment, get be9er jobs, receive promo ons and most importantly,
elevate their self esteem. Sarah says, "I get so much sa sfac on every me I see one of my students
smile and say 'I got it!' That's worth more than any amount of money some days. I feel like I am
paying it forward and taking a step up in my faith with my volunteer me as a tutor for Reading
Connec ons."
35 years of Music Ministry
Sedgefield Presbyterian 1983-2018
Congratulations Andy & Barbara
Bucior!!
Thank you Myra Montgomery for creating a truly
"musical" celebration in such a grand way! Wow!
Thank you for composing the special poem written
to song. Love the "notes" that you wrapped in pa- We celebrate with Craig and
per with a special hymn. The banner & the big Nadia Hensel the birth of their
son, Jack Roger, born October
numbers, the "piano" cake with KitKat keys,
25.
the chicken & the special food! Thank you Jack Roger is the grandson
Roger Montgomery & Jo Williams for helping Myra of Bill and Bonnie Hensel.
to make our day! It was lovely!
The Buciors
Angel Tree Coming Soon
Watch for the Angel Tree that will be in the Gathering Area during Advent. We will be assisting some
families from Sedgefield Elementary School by providing Christmas gifts for their children. These are
children chosen by the social worker, teachers and principal. These children are in families who
have very limited incomes. and some who are in transition (homeless). For almost ten years, our
congregation, along with The Lutheran Church of our Father and Hinshaw UMC, have made Christ-
mas much brighter for some of our closest neighbors by providing gifts of toys, clothing and food. All
Saints Episcopal is now a participant with us. Details will be in the December Grapevine. Thank you
for your continued support!
FAITHACTION TOY DRIVE 2018
Toys for children ages 1-12 Please consider donating toys that involve being active, being creative, or which promote
engagement and learning as well as toys that would reflect diverse races and ethnicities. Suggestions: Legos/
building blocks - Craft books - Science kits Board Games- Art supplies (paint by number, model kits) - Stuffed animals - Balls,
Books, and Puzzles – Dolls
**We cannot accept any toys which promote or imply violence or violent behavior such as guns or weapons of any kind includ-
ing water guns. Please do not donate gift cards or cash.
If you would like to participate, please bring appropriate gifts to the gathering area by December 2.
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News Food Wheel
From
Church Connections Attention All Cooks!
A great team of volunteers
The volunteers on
send notes and goodie packag-
es to our young adults after they this very important
leave home for college, military, ministry prepare and deliver food to those who are
or work. The volunteers for September/October ill, who have had a death in their family, or are
are Linda Price, Karen Younts, Julie Gehling, recovering from a medical procedure.
and Diane Weeks. For questions or to volunteer, please contact
Charlotte Stone at cpstone@triad.rr.com. Thank
PARENTS: Please send your youth’s change- you to those who serve. We welcome more volun-
of-address to Lindaprice452@gmail.com AND notify teers, men or women, to join this group.
Linda of any new names that need to be added
November Leader(s): Geraldine Burch &
to our Church Connections list. Diane Weeks
November Team: Cindy Bilbro, Margit Howell,
WELCOME To our first-time Norma Matto, Diane Brazelle, Leisa Huddleston
visitors! These volunteers
greet our visitors and give
them information about our
church and a package of
Equal Exchange coffee. Yoga
Every Thursday
November Volunteers
4 Bruce Bingham evening at 6:00 PM
11 Norma Matto
18 Parker Lynch
25 Chip & Geraldine Burch In the Gathering Area
Do you have any information you’d
like to see on this or any other page Women Dining Out in November
All women are invited to meet at The Pavilion
in our newsletter?
Restaurant at 6:30 on Monday evening, November 26.
Please send submissions to the
church office before the last Tuesday
in the month for inclusion in that
month’s Grapevine!
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Benevolence Tis the seasonBBfor Thank Yous and Congratulations!
Ministry We have just completed our first Cooking Matters in our newly renovated facility
and it was a big success! With a large fellowship hall, a variety of break out teach-
News ing spaces, a garden, and now an updated and fully stocked kitchen, SPC is the
model facility for hosting this program. Thank you to those who made the dream a
reality!
Along with our new facility came an influx of new, excited volunteers. Our
Cooking Matters support staff for this course consisted of Norma Matto, James
Patterson, Bob Halpin, Holly Dickinson, Karen Lloyd, Raigen Stiefel, Mary Brooke Guernier, Sharon Turcot, Tricia Hayes,
Ahmani Pegues, Jessica Mitchell, Katie Williams, Jordan Arnold, Harriet Patterson, and Kim Priddy. Thank you all for sharing
your time and many talents! We couldn’t do it without you!
Another thank you goes to all of you who have supported our program through donations of items on our wish list and
through monetary donations. Your support is greatly appreciated and put to good use!
Congratulations to our newest Cooking Matters graduates! Six families successfully completed the requirements of our
six week course and went home with a certificate and a graduation bag filled with cooking equipment. Their accomplish-
ments were celebrated in grand fashion at our Oct. 30 class with lots of fun party food, games, and prizes.
Fall 2018 Cooking Matters for Families Graduates: The Villalba Family, The Gomez Family, The Urrea Family, The
Urbieta Family, The Tornez Family, and the Umana Family.
To see pictures from our Cooking Matters classes and to keep up with future Cooking Matters happenings, like us on Fa-
cebook @ Cooking Matters – Sedgefield.
Thank you from the SPC Cooking Matters Team: Ana Atwater, Holly Dickinson, Gin Reid Hall, Bob Halpiin, Norma
Matto, Jessica Mitchell, Kim Priddy, and Sharon Turcot.
Last Thursday, Charlotte Stone, Ellen Chelava, and I attended the Honor
Card Luncheon at Christ United Methodist Church for the unveiling of the
Holiday Honor Card featuring the artwork of William Mangum. This year marks
the 31st anniversary of the fundraiser that benefits Greensboro Urban Ministry.
Over $300,000 was raised for this very worthy cause in 2017. For a minimum
donation of $5, buyers this holiday season will receive a card with the theme of
Almost Home. Funds raised in support of the Honor Card help with food and
shelter for those in our community who desperately need it.
I was overwhelmed by the images of the people who have benefited from
this cause, and inspired by those who volunteer their time and talents in an ef-
fort to help out our neighbors in need.
The 2018 Honor Cards will be available for sale soon in the gathering area of the church. Please consider purchasing one
(or many) to help raise money for Greensboro Urban Ministry this year!
Michelle Harkleroad
CAN YOU HELP?..
Sedgefield Elementary School can use our help by,,,,,,,
Saving Box Tops for Education found on some food products bringing prewrapped snacks for
teachers to use in the classroom for children who have a very early (10:30) or very late
(12:300 lunch, being a “lunch buddy” for a child, participating in American Education week
(November 12-16) by reading to a classroom. American Education Week began in 1921 to
show support for public education, tutoring a child in reading or math.
The SES teachers greatly appreciate our help in any way! Contact Leisa Huddleston (336-
292-3362) or Charlotte Stone (336-454-3957) with questions. A box is placed outside the of-
fice for collectables.
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October Women’s Luncheon
There is the old saying that "a picture is worth a thousa
There is the old saying that "a picture is worth a thousand
words." Well, the pictures I am sharing with you today are
are not
not only worth a thousand words, they represent a
another. The history, the celebrations, and the times of
only worth a thousand words, they represent a thousand sto-
around
ries that were shared in fellowship with one another. The his- the lunch table. I loved hearing how things "used
These pictures tell the story just as well as, if not better
tory, the celebrations, and the times of struggle of the church
were shared by luncheon
each of will be Thursday, December 6 at 11am- deta
the women around the
lunch table. I loved
hearing how things
"used to be" and all
the things "hoped
for" in the future of
SPC. These pictures
tell the story just as
well, if not better than, the words I could write.
Our next Women's luncheon will be Thursday,
December 6 at 11am at Bravo Restaurant, The Shops at
Friendly.
GUM received a
total of 65,767
lbs of food and
$3,698 during
the Fall Food
Drive. SPC
contributed
1,361 lbs of food
and $190.
Sunday, November 4
HOT DOG TUESDAY
EVERY Tuesday (January– November)
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hinshaw United Methodist Church
4501 W. Gate City Blvd.
(formerly High Point Road)
BENEFITS LOCAL HUNGER
PROJECTS
$5 —2 hot dogs, chips, drink
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Sunday, November 18, 5 pm
West Market Street United Methodist Church
302 W. Market Street, Greensboro
Hurricanes Michael and Florence and Typhoon
Offering for Mustard Seed Community Health Mangkhut have caused extensive damage and loss
of life. Some of you have already given generously
in previous weeks. While the needs can feel over-
whelming, continued prayer and giving will ensure
that the whole church is able to respond. Gifts to
DR000194 support our response to hurricanes and
typhoons. Gifts can be made online to
pda.pcusa.org; by phone at (800) 872-3283, or by
check, which can be mailed to Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-
3700.
As this hurricane and typhoon season continues
to cause destruction and loss of life, please pray
with us that the communities affected by these
events and those offering assistance will be
strengthened, have their needs met and be remind-
ed of the hope found in God.
Do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen
you, I will help you.(Isaiah 41:10)
OUR BACKPACK PROGRAM
Thank you so much to everyone who has sup-
ported this program over the years through vol-
unteer time, food donations, and financial support! When our
program began in 2010, we raised the necessary funding,
and delivered backpacks of nutritious food to 50 children at
Sedgefield Elementary School each week. The program has
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
All Saints’ Day
6 pm Yoga
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Daylight Savings Setup for Election Day
Ends; All Saints Election SWC Rummage SWC Rummage SWC Rummage
Sunday; Pennies Sale Setup Sale Setup Sale
for Hunger; 2 pm Kathleen
Communion 6:45-8 pm 6 pm Yoga Penland Memorial
Radical Jesus Service
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Veterans Day Veterans Day 10-2 Senior Re-
(Observed) sources of Guilford
Caregiver Expo
6:45-8 pm (p. 8)
Radical Jesus 6 pm Yoga
Ends
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
5 pm W. Market
Street UMC Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Service (p. 9)
25 26 27 28 29 30
Benevolence
Basket; Youth Women’s Dinner 6 pm Yoga
at Potter’s 6:30 Pavilion
House
Sedgefield Presbyterian Church
4216 Wayne Road Greensboro, NC 27407 Office Phone: 336-299-4061 Fax: 336-299-4034
Church Email: office@sedgefieldpresbyterian.org
Church Website:www.sedgefieldpresbyterian.org
Minister: Kim Priddy, Office Phone: 336-299-4061 Mobile: 336-587-5978
Email: PastorKimspc@gmail.com
Pastor Emeritus: James K. Wilson, Jr.
Director of Music: Andrew P. Bucior, Jr. apbuciorjr@gmail.com
Sedgefield Presbyterian Preschool : Korina S. McGill, Director 336-299-5353
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